Elah Holdings is a recently reorganized holding company led by experienced business leaders that is seeking to acquire profitable businesses in the commercial and industrial markets to generate sustainable profitability and cash flows, unlock the value of our considerable tax assets, and use win-win deal structures that reduce risk, ultimately creating long-term value for our shareholders.Elah is co-sponsored by funds managed by, or affiliated with, 210 Capital and Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), who collectively own 49% of the company’s outstanding stock. In addition, the Private…
Thunderbird is a dedicated team of experts actively engaged in building long-term growth. A commitment to American manufacturing fuels our mission to elevate the success of Thunderbird companies through continuous improvement and capital investments. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.
Evermore is a long-term holding company that acquires majority positions in asset-lite, lower market businesses. Our ideal target is a company with a retiring owner who cares deeply about his team, customers and legacy. We buy with no intention of selling. We do not have an independent board and can therefore move quickly for the right opportunity. We are open to management staying for an extended transition period, but it is not required. Target Sectors: Commercial Services, High-End Residential Services, Technology, Content.
Palindrome acquires companies with decades of demonstrated success and extremely talented teams. Our process emphasizes people, allows for long-term ownership, and builds communities. Then we listen and we learn - in search of shared values, a sustainable business model, and the ability to create new opportunities. We create long-term value by providing operational support to promote growth while simultaneously preserving legacy and culture. Capital alone will not determine our long-term success and we take pride in putting people first throughout our process.
The Kane Group is a family-owned holding company based in Maryland. We have been actively involved in trucking, warehousing, office moving, limousine/bus services, commercial real estate, and interior commercial construction. The Kane Group is 100% owned by Richard Kane, maintains 350,000 square feet of cross dock warehousing serving clients using the Baltimore Port for their container movements.Richard Kane successfully grew International Limousine Service Inc, a limousine/bus company to 200 employees and 140 company-owned vehicles. With Richard’s desire to return to the trucking industry,…
ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALJJ), led by a highly experienced team, is the parent company of the following subsidiaries:Faneuil, Inc., a leading provider of call center services, back-office operations, staffing services and toll collection services to government and regulated commercial clients across the United States, focusing on the healthcare, utility, transportation, and toll revenue collection industries. Faneuil is headquartered in Hampton, Virginia. ALJ acquired Faneuil on October 19, 2013.Phoenix Color Corp. (including its subsidiaries, “Phoenix”), a leading…
MBO Ventures 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.
Ex Nihilo Capital is an invitation-only strategic private equity investment firm actively focused on leveraged buy-out opportunities in stable or growing lower middle market businesses. Our team acquires firms that have proven their success and are primed for the next level of their evolution. By bringing our expertise, energy, enthusiasm, and capital to the table, we identify and aggressively pursue value-enhancing growth opportunities. We generally seek niche service businesses within the healthcare industry, but also currently have portfolio holdings in family entertainment centers and…
JSW Media, Inc, is a holding company with several ecommerce brands under management, including Artisan Owl, Pierced Owl, and Aloha Earrings. Combined with our exclusive wholesale relationships, the company has approximately $25 million in annual revenue. Our primary warehouse is located at 1150 South St in Suffield, CT.
High Aspect Holdings is a personal holding company focused on acquiring and operating small to medium sized businesses in the North Texas area. With 11-years experience as a Fighter Pilot and 6-years as a CEO, I drive the businesses I acquire to establish solid processes, de-risk, and grow. I am passionate about the people and teams I lead and am proud of the "Best Places to Work" awards my businesses have received over the years. I've been most successful acquiring businesses from retiring founders who care about their people and want the next leader to steward their business to the next…
The Bradley Business Group, Inc. (Bbg) has operated for 11 years as a consulting firm. Within this, we have extended to a more traditional marketing agency model as well. At this time, we are seeking to transition from a client services firm to a holding company, starting with one acquisition to operate and scale before continuing to other acquisitions. Our long-term goal is to have five businesses within our holding by 2032. At the moment, we have a minority equity stake in one business (iBuyer.com).About David Bradley:Owner, Operator, and Cross-Functional Strategist that drives business…
Tucker’s Farm Corporation is a value-oriented holding vehicle modeled after Berkshire Hathaway. Founded in 1994 as a small goat dairy, the farm has grown into a family of companies across industries and geographies. Capitalized with a long-term equity base, the farm aims to deploy ~$60 million of equity capital every year as it seeks to find and compound cash flows through highly active M&A strategies in the lower-middle market (and still boasts a strong herd of ~20 Nubian half-pygmy goats).
Searching to purchase or invest in businesses with:- Long term hold strategy- Valuation $2-$100 million- EBITDA >$1.5 million- EBITDA margins >20%- Geographic dominance or extreme customer loyalty
Investment firm founded by seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and operator with extensive experience turning around underperforming businesses. Has experience in both North and South America.
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Acorn Capital Partners
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Atalaia Industria e Comercio de Produtos Esportivos, LTDA
Our vision is to build a portfolio of companies, each of which serves its customers, employees, suppliers and community in important ways. We believe the growth of existing businesses is the shortest path to the sustained economic growth of our region. We are accomplishing this through the acquisition of manufacturing companies in Northeast Ohio.
Columbia Home Services is a Residential and Light Commercial home services platform focused on repair, maintenance, replacement and installation services in secondary but growing markets across the US. CHS is based in Dallas, Texas and is currently comprised of seasoned industry leadership. Our vision is to partner with organizations who have great leadership, a winning culture and to help them grow their business.
Parkland Group Industries is based in St. Louis, Missouri and focused exclusively on purchasing and operating small "business to business" companies in the U.S. with earnings less than $3 million.Before founding Parkland Group, John led corporate development at ASPEQ Holdings, Inc., a privately-owned, manufacturing holding company. Before joining ASPEQ, John was a Financial Analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. John advised family offices and large private businesses on fixed income and public & private equity investments. John has a bachelor’s degree in Finance…
AH Equity Investments is the United States holding company for AH Group, a Panama based permanent capital vehicle.AH enters each partnership with the intention of never selling. We are a holding company with no exit dates. Due to our long time horizon, the culture of a potential company is just as important as its financials.We are always looking to acquire growing, profitable, privately held companies with proven business models, records of revenue and earnings growth, and a plan to sustain that growth. We prefer to work with the current management team or promote from within and are open…
Ventus is an infrastructure investment and asset management firm that focuses on investing in air cargo and renewable energy infrastructure in Europe and North America.Our Global Strategies:Focus on investment in innovative industrial infrastructure. We target opportunities at the in either real assets or associated operations and technologies. We currently focus on three distinct investment strategies:Acquisition or development of Air Cargo real infrastructure: on or off airport.Acquisition of Air Cargo Handling Operation: on or off airport.Acquisition or development of Biogas plats in…
An independent, family owned and operated business has been providing exceptional electrical supplies and pumps to customers since 1951.Gulf Coast Brothers VISION is to; Assemble a network of small independent businesses as an innovative nexus of applied talents; human capital, financial capital and physical resources. Beginning as Coastal Electric in 1951, then Wofford Electric & Pump Supply (2000) and now Texas Electric & Mechanical (TE&M) (2021) this division of Gulf Coast Brothers will be continuing a legacy that has been serving Matagorda County for more than 70…