Obelysk is a family office with a long history of investing in, operating and growing businesses in North America.We seek to acquire high-quality businesses and grow their cash flow through a combination of organic growth, operational improvements and M&A.Our focus is on acquiring lower middle market companies in the following industries: business / industrial services, light manufacturing / processing, infrastructure services, and home services.
Rising Ventures Group, established as a family-run business, came to fruition as a result of the family’s shared passion for Entrepreneurship, Value Creation, Leadership, Culture-building, Core Values, and Community.Both parents have been successful business owners since the mid-80’s and have spent their careers in CPG, Retail, Healthcare, Consulting, Manufacturing and Distribution. With savvy business acumen, multiple start-up companies were created and successfully exited, realizing extensive wealth.The younger generation of three adult children have experienced professional success and…
Fourshore Partners is a Miami-based private equity firm that focuses on lower middle market buyouts in the U.S. and Caribbean. Fourshore targets companies generating between $2m and $15m of EBITDA with enterprise values between $10m and $75m.Business Types/Situations:• Family-owned businesses • Management buyouts • Secondary buyouts • Corporate carve-outs/divestitures • Complex situations/turnaroundsIndustries • Marine Services • Financial Services • Agribusiness • Transportation & Logistics• Distribution • Business Services • Niche Manufacturing • Consumer…
Preservation Holdings is a group of family offices based in Dallas/Fort Worth, who are seeking to deploy committed capital through multiple control investments. We primarily invest in B2B and B2C Services companies in the Lower Middle Market, as well as other compelling opportunities. We are seeking long-term investments as part of a broader portfolio of operating companies. There is no mandate to return capital to investors. Our focus is on long-term returns and cash flow generation. We have built, bought and sold businesses. We intimately understand the frustration that comes with a sale…
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Stony Creek Capital is a Family Office formed with capital from the sale of a company I operated as President. Our primary focus is acquiring businesses from retiring owners who are looking for a reliable and exciting transition plan. I take an active role in management, often serving as President immediately following the transition until a longer-term management team is in place. My brief background is: DI Athlete, Naval Officer (submarines / nuclear engineer), mgmt consultant, Strategy and Ops Corp Exec (Dir, VP, COO, President).
Shanahan Operating Partnership is a 25 year old private family investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We seek to provide a favorable exit to seller's while adding depth to our portfolio.
Taubman Capital (“TC”) is a private equity investment firm for the Taubman familyThrough TC, the family is building an investment portfolio of world-class businesses led by exceptional management teams outside of its core real estate holdingsThe firm’s flexible, long-term capital base offers sellers closing certainty, while also providing management teams with the ability to focus on building larger, more valuable enterprises without time constraints or exit pressuresTC has no outside investors – all internal capital means making investment decisions as true owners and the ability to…
Smith Ventures is a single family office that acquires and holds generational businesses long term. The family’s capital originated from founding and exiting multiple technology businesses, giving them a deep understanding of what it takes to build a successful organization.
SGH Strategic Investment Partners is a private investment company in Austin, Texas founded in 2019. We acquire control equity investments in established Texas-based companies in the professional services, wholesale distribution, specialized manufacturing and hospitality industries. Our founder, Sam Hanna, founded and built a substantial land surveying and engineering businesses. He sold a majority interest in the company to private equity and established our family office. Sam's lifetime of commercial experience provides our team with the unique capability to cultivate growth, develop and…
Family office with $150MM in capital to acquire lower middle market businesses. Our strategy, eBuild Ventures, is nestled within a public holdco called ENDI with a few cashflow generating businesses including a mutual fund with $2-3B AUM.
Minerva Ventures LLC is the New York based family office of Robert Bertagna. Minerva provides advice and equity investment in the industrial and infrastructure end-markets, education, and financial services. The target equity investment of Minerva is $25-$100 million.Robert's background includes 35 years as an investment banker with substantial M&A, financing, and managerial experience. He advised and financed both major public companies and PE firms. He is also currently a senior advisor to a PE firm and has been Chairman of the Board of a selective US liberal arts college.
Founded by John Catsimatidis, Red Apple Group is a New York-based, family-owned business that operates and invests in a wide variety of industries. We seek to partner with founders, families, and institutions with a long-term investment horizon who understand that value is created through vision and operational excellence rather than financial engineering. We have a proven track record of scaling platforms organically and are looking to expand into new verticals. Additionally, we are actively pursuing add-on acquisitions for our existing portfolio as well as select venture capital…
Modi Investment Group is a private investment company specializing in the acquisition and management of established and profitable small and mid-size businesses with attractive growth prospects. Our capital is fully-committed and available immediately to invest in companies that meet our criteria. As a hands-on investor, we specifically look for business owners who are seeking to retire or simply transition away from management responsibilities. We work directly with the company's existing management team with a goal to secure the immediate and long-term success of the company. Balancing…
We invest in businesses and teams that share our values and our focus on creating value. As private investors, we can move quickly, provide uncommon flexibility, and preserve the legacy and culture that make each company unique.
Chandler Capital offers an attractive alternative to traditional private equity for small business and real estate owners. Our service is tailored to owners looking to retire, take on a more focused role within their organization, or those looking to bring on a strategic partner with sales, marketing, finance, and accounting expertise to take the business to the next level. We are a family-owned firm, which allows us to be flexible and offer solutions customized for your business. We invest with our own capital and have no fixed deal structure or time horizon. In fact, we buy with the…
Roystone is a single family office with a presence in New York and Florida. As a family office with internal capital, we are flexible, nimble and opportunistic investors. We are seeking to buy minority and/or control positions in SMBs with established proof and concept / product market fit that are at inflection points where our capital and professional expertise can help accelerate the target’s trajectory to the next level
The Boler Company is a private firm with a global footprint focused on upper-middle-market acquisitions. As a family enterprise, it buys, builds, and holds.
Celina Capital makes direct investments in growth-oriented private companies and in real estate.Celina was established in 2017 by Jacques Feldman, the co-founder of Cambridge Global Payments. Jacques and his partner built Cambridge from the ground up over a period of 25 years, expanding from Canada, to the US, UK, and Australia. Cambridge developed a leadership position in foreign exchange transactions, a service that large banks had neglected. The company achieved 25-30% annual growth by investing in a diverse sales network and offering superior customer service. Leading-edge technology and…
SI Capital is a private investment firm with $1billion+ in capital resources. SI engages in a broad range of investment activities and asset classes, including debt, leasing, and equity investments. The firm was formed to source and manage investments for the founder of 5-hour ENERGY® products. SI has offices in suburban Detroit, New York, and Chicago.Debt - 8%+ coupon in unitranch, second lien, mezzanine conv pref ticket size $10MM-$50MMEquipment Lease: stream rate 8%+, $1MM+ ships, tugs, planes, tugs, rail, intermodal US-onlyEquity - change of control in lower middle market companies…
ALA Holdings is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.