We are Ethan and Ryan Zeplin, two brothers with backgrounds in investment banking and private equity. Both graduates of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, we bring a strong foundation in financial analysis, deal execution, and strategic growth. We’re now focused on acquiring and operating a small-to-medium-sized business where we can create long-term value through hands-on ownership and thoughtful, sustainable improvements.Acquisition CriteriaIndustry: Business services, consumer services, niche manufacturing, or light industrial (open to other recession-resistant…
Marrello Corporation is a private investment firm focused on partnering with lower middle-market business owners and entrepreneurs seeking the next stage of growth. Marrello Corporation is focused on North American opportunities and seeks to partner with talented management teams.
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…
Family office with 20+ years operating and investing experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, and business services. We partner with operators, provide flexible capital across the stack, and hold for the long term.
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
Family Office focused on direct buyouts of legacy Aerospace and Defense manufacturers. Investment preference in distressed, special situations, particularly where operational turnaround and succession plans are top of mind.
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.
I am a w-2 employee but looking to venture into business acquisitions or start my own small business. I have 25 years of experience in the Healthcare Information/Technology industry with consulting and manage strategic client relationships. I've been focused primarily on operations, delivery and process improvement.
Gittemeier Ventures is a Dallas-based family office acquiring profitable, privately held businesses across Texas. Our capital is proprietary: no fund, no LPs, no mandate to exit. When we buy a business, we intend to own it indefinitely.Our principal spent nearly two decades managing an institutional long/short equity fund, which means we evaluate businesses rigorously, move decisively, and close what we say we'll close. We've underwritten hundreds of business models and know how to assess one quickly and fairly, without months of unnecessary process.We're looking for well-run businesses with…
Lewis & Clark Capital is a private equity firm investing the capital of its Managing Partner Thomas Hillman. Mr. Hillman and his associates have built Lewis & Clark Capital into one of the preeminent boutique private equity firms in the Midwest. Lewis & Clark Capital’s selective approach to investing enables it to focus its resources solely on those business opportunities with the potential to go “beyond success to significance.”
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…
JWL Partners is a family office that specializes in investments across various sectors, including oil & energy, specialty chemicals, real estate, insurance, e-commerce, and technology. The company is committed to long-term growth strategies, focusing on building companies, products, and properties that last.With a generational mindset, JWL Partners aims to create enduring value rooted in purpose, permanence, and pride. Their investment approach prioritizes long-term investments that foster sustainable development and growth. The firm is headquartered in Park Ridge, IL.
Saltair Management is a growth-oriented private investment firm dedicated to building value through operational excellence. The firm focuses on providing strategic guidance and capital to businesses within essential services industries, targeting companies with strong growth potential and opportunities for operational improvement. Saltair Management makes equity investments ranging from $10 to $100 million, aiming to enhance business performance and drive sustainable growth. With a commitment to strategic investment, Saltair Management plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of its…
Dozer is a single-family office based in Charlotte NC that provides business owners across the Southeast with a unique exit opportunity, combining industry and operational expertise with the resources and capabilities of a seasoned institutional investor. We seek to acquire established businesses with a strong legacy and potential for future growth. Our approach emphasizes preserving company culture while implementing strategic improvements to drive long-term value.
Focus on energy/industrials, real estate and defense related manufacturing with theme based investing and acquisitions. We partner with investors as well as invest ourselves. Not limited by geography
I'm interested in purchasing the following types of companies: Multifamily supply: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, MRO, appliances, etc.This type of purchase fits with our ownership of 22,000 apartment units in 13 states.
Piper Riggs is a multi-family office, and we seek to acquire new businesses in the Middle Atlantic. Historically, Piper Riggs was a family-run financial services firm. Piper Riggs is now expanding its portfolio. Piper Riggs has worked with family-owned businesses focused on various industries and thus has an opportunistic focus in regard to industry.
Multi asset class investor for family office. Investing across real estate, private companies, and public market. We are on Axial searching for industrial / manufacturing businesses in the US. Primary focus is on CNC / precision tooling businesses.
Single family office with experience in operating companies across the southwestern USA Relevant verticals include Energy, OFS, Raw materials, Technology, and other industrials. Open to add ons to existing businesses and to entering new verticals where internal operating experience can be beneficial
Simtob Management & Investment is a private management and investment firm led by Managing Partner Bradley Simtob and his father & Partner, Richard Simtob. The firm operates primarily out of West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, and is recognized for its expertise in the real estate sector.The Simtob family office also owns and operates 1,100 apartments in West Michigan, 11 Goldfish Swim Schools, Official Driving School, Handle With Care moving, and holds many passive investments in various industries.
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