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Sea Pine Equity Partners

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Sea Pine invests in lower middle market companies in the service sector. We take controlling positions in our investments and prefer to partner with founders or management teams that are currently in place. Our goal is to provide the capital and other resources necessary to accelerate growth while maintaining the successful culture created by existing management.

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• Jul 2026 Acquired Executive Exteriors
• Sep 2024 Acquired Hi-Tek Data
• May 2024 Acquired Concrete Conservation

Meru Ventures

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IntroductionMeru Venture Partners is an independent sponsor-led private equity firm operating in the lower middle market. We invest in profitable companies generating anywhere between $5 million to $50 million in revenue and $1 million to $10 million in EBITDA. We focus on companies with a history of positive cash flow, a strong balance sheet, and significant growth potential. We provide growth capital, operating expertise, and industry experience to significantly enhance the long-term value of our investments.

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• Jan 2025 Invested in Confidential Company
• May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Dec 2022 Acquired Confidential Company

Eigen Capital

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Eigen is a lower mid-market investment firm specialized in corporate carve-outs and complex situations. We focus on acquiring (i) non-core business units that no longer fit their corporate parent’s strategy or (ii) somewhat undermanaged private businesses - from breakeven/loss-making situations up to $20m EBITDA.

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• Sep 2012 Invested in EndoTool
• Oct 2011 Invested in SHARC
• Apr 2011 Invested in Plews Edelmann

Cascadia Equity Partners

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Cascadia Equity Partners empowers businesses to achieve consistent and lasting success through collaborative partnerships. They focus on creating long-term value for their portfolio companies, investors, and communities by fostering innovation, driving sustainable growth, and unlocking untapped potential across diverse industries. With a deep familiarity within their target industries, Cascadia Equity Partners has an extensive track record of success, helping partners achieve a balance between short-term cash flow and long-term growth. Their strategy blends a willingness to buy and hold…

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• Jan 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Acquired Premier Project Supply
• Jan 2026 Acquired Southwest Doors & Hardware Ltd.

Jupiter Holdings

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Jupiter Holdings LLC is a Newport Beach, California-based private investment firm specializing in alternative investments and the pursuit of superior absolute returns. Founded in 1997 by Edmond F. St. Geme, Jupiter is backed by more than $1 billion of discretionary institutional capital and is highly opportunistic in its pursuit of extraordinary risk-adjusted returns in three primary areas: real estate, private equity, and marketable securities.

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• Feb 2018 Acquired Juice It Up
• Apr 2017 Acquired Mountain Mike's Pizza
• Jan 2004 Acquired Burger King

Waypoint Acquisitions

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Waypoint Acquisitions is an investment group focused on majority investments in family-owned and founder-led businesses. Our principals and investors are current and former operators of privately-held and long-standing family businesses. We work with existing and/or new management to build upon the long-term success and legacy of enduringly profitable businesses.Target Investment CriteriaCompany Attributes10+ years in businessOwner seeking transitionDifferentiating & defensible qualitiesFinancials$1-$5M EBITDAStrong net operating marginsConsistent, positive cash flowSector FocusNiche…

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• Feb 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Acquired All American Mitigation, Inc.
• Nov 2024 Acquired NW Boiler, Inc.

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Osgood Capital

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Private equity firm that is focused on facilitating accelerated growth while achieving sustainable competitive advantages for small and middle market companies preferably in partnership with management but can bring new resources if required. Investors primarily include owners and managers who have successfully grown businesses in past and are interested in providing their expertise when relevant to our investments . Transaction experience includes doing over 25 acquisitions with combined total transaction value well over a billions of dollars.

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• Jul 2019 Acquired Unlioy, Inc.
• Aug 2018 Acquired Additech, Inc.
• Apr 2010 Acquired HOOVER

Third Arch Investments

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Third Arch is a Philadelphia-based private investment firm making long-term investments in high quality small businessesLocally-focused and collaborative, we partner with strong management teams to help businesses continue their success, enhance profitability, and drive scalable, sustainable growth

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• Jul 2025 Acquired Bolt-on for Fiberglass Coatings
• Aug 2024 Acquired Bolt-on for Fiberglass Coatings
• Jul 2023 Acquired Fiberglass Coatings

The HiGro Group

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The HiGro Group is a private equity investment firm that specializes in strategic majority control buyouts in the lower middle market. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on business and tech-enabled services and software companies. With headquarters in New York City and Silicon Valley, HiGro Group leverages over two decades of experience in investment banking, operations, management, and private investment. The firm targets investments ranging from $1 million to $300 million, employing a disciplined and analytical approach to its investment strategy.

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• Apr 2026 Acquired PLC (Professional Linen Company)
• Feb 2026 Acquired Scanoptics
• Jan 2026 Acquired Foveonics Document Solutions

The January 23rd Company

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The January 23rd Company acquires great companies to operate them for the long-run. We also consult owners who want to sell more and operate more efficiently. We are focused on acquiring on technology, B2B services, and tech-enabled businesses. We partner with leading executives, family offices, and investment firms as limited partners on case-by-case investments, based on who is best-suited from an experience and commitment standpoint.

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• Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group
• Apr 2019 Acquired Dealer121
• Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group

Madison Lake Capital LLC

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Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…

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• Jan 2025 Acquired Milwaukee Cylinder
• Aug 2024 Acquired Gilman Precision
• Aug 2023 Acquired Scotts Industrial Coatings

ParkSouth Ventures

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ParkSouth Ventures is a growth-oriented private investment firm focused on investing in and partnering with founder and entrepreneur-owned businesses in the United States. We seek to invest alongside experienced and highly capable management teams, invest in both organic and acquisition-led growth initiatives and build great businesses that thrive well beyond our investment horizon. We are "hands-on" investors focused on creating long-term value. As such, we only invest in a limited number of businesses at any one time so that we can provide the resources, strategic support and focus…

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• Aug 2025 Acquired Infinite Global
• Aug 2022 Acquired Bear Group
• Jan 2020 Acquired The Purple Guys

Tenaz Capital Co.

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Our strategy is to build a portfolio of leading businesses using a long-term buy and build approach. We provide our portfolio companies with professional management expertise, financial resources, and high potential human capital to accelerate their growth

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Sunrise
• Aug 2023 Acquired TrackedLifts
• Aug 2023 Acquired Access transportation

Concorde Equity Partners LLC

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Concorde Equity Partners is a fundless sponsor that helps entrepreneurs source and acquire small businesses. We search for businesses that meet our Entrepreneur in Residences' criteria, conduct initial diligence and negotiations, and manage the close process including securing financing.

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• Dec 2024 Assisted Concorde Equity Partners LLC in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Nov 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company

iGOTHAM

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iGOTHAM is a holding company that built equity stakes in small and medium sized private companies with over $100M in annual sales. The firm operates through partnerships with private equity firms, family offices, and independent sponsors to identify and invest in proprietary deals. iGOTHAM is committed to driving strategic growth and expansion by uncovering lucrative acquisition opportunities and providing valuable insights to its portfolio companies. The firm is led by industry veterans with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as NYU, Microsoft, and The Riverside Company, ensuring…

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• Jun 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
• Sep 2016 Acquired Confidential Company
• Sep 2012 Invested in Confidential Company

Altaline Capital

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Altaline Capital Management is a specialist private equity firm dedicated to transforming businesses within the technology, business services, and financial services sectors. With a focus on growth and transformation, Altaline targets middle market businesses, typically investing between $10 million and $50 million. The firm is committed to driving innovation and operational excellence in its portfolio companies, leveraging its expertise to foster significant value creation. Altaline's strategic approach is centered on partnering with management teams to enhance business performance and…

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• Jan 2026 Acquired Brazos Safety Systems
• Jan 2026 Acquired The CAM Collective
• Jan 2026 Acquired Saratoga Compliance Solutions

Liftout Capital

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Liftout Capital is a Denver-based investment holding company dedicated to investing in lower middle market founder owned businesses. We make control investments in business and industrial service companies with $4-15 million of EBITDA. Liftout Capital brings decades of experience and resources, flexible investment hold periods, and deep industry expertise to help companies accelerate their growth.

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• Apr 2025 Acquired AG&E
• Jul 2024 Acquired Pay4Leads
• Aug 2023 Acquired Franchise Creator

1819 Partners

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1819 Partners (“1819”) is a private investment firm based out of Memphis, TN formed to provide direct, private investment opportunities for high-net worth family investors. The firm looks to invest in lower-middle-market private companies with enduring industry tailwinds and partner with strong management teams. Compared to traditional private equity, we aim to provide "patient" capital, which allows for decisions to be made that are best for the long-term success of the business, not just short-term returns. We are looking for business owners who are looking for a financial "partner"…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Highway Signing
• Mar 2023 Acquired Ecoserv
• Jul 2022 Acquired Crockett Partners Equipment Company

M.D Wolfe & Co

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We work with founders of established, profitable businesses who see opportunity for the next phase of growth or a thoughtful transition.Our role is to support continuity, strengthen cash flow, and provide the capital and operating structure needed to scale responsibly over time.We partner with owners who value long-term outcomes — whether that involves expansion, succession planning, or preparing the business for a future exit.

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• Nov 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jul 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
• Apr 2020 Acquired Confidential Company

Hyperion Capital Partners

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Hyperion Capital Partners is a private investment firm that establishes and utilizes partnerships with management to produce substantial long-term value. We partner with management teams to invest in companies reaching an inflection point—a period during which we can provide capital and strategic guidance to accelerate profitability and growth. We invest with a conservative capital structure and are not reliant on excessive leverage to generate superior returns for our investors. Further, we are flexible in our investment approach and will always explore creative, tailored methods through…

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• Nov 2022 Acquired Algus Packaging
• Oct 2022 Acquired A Plus Tree
• Apr 2021 Acquired Kabinart