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ULS iinvesstments Inc Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Recently completed 12-deals portfolio partnership, in construction industry, Northwest,USCapital backed Corporate Buyer with 500++ M&A deal experienced team executing a rollup conglomerate across US, Canada and South America in the construction and maintenance services - HVAC, electrical, plumbing, industrial cleaning, distribution, and support & manufacturing/distribution services, civil construction.Strong Board of Directors with former BlackRock, Deloitte, UBS, Merrill Linch, CPS Capital Partners, Columbia Home Services, Project Finance Exchange. Non Executive Chairman of the…
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Jan 2026
acquired
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Montera Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Montera is a middle market buy-and-build investment firm with offices in New York, NY and Atlanta, GA. We deploy control-oriented equity capital across services, consumer, and healthcare companies.We Believe that founder-owned companies are the lifeblood of our country. This is why we acquire great businesses and help them achieve their fullest potential.​We Partner with owners and management teams who care deeply about their employees. We provide quick & straightforward exits and seek to honor the founders' legacy by protecting the culture for decades to come.​We…
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Bakken Value Creators Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
We are a firm focused on creating value for our clients and partners, through acquisitions and divestitures alongside our partners putting our balance sheet at risk. Our experience spans from managing IT start-ups to the set-up of an $800M Oil and Gas division for a Fortune 500 Company. During that period, we also founded an Alternative Investment Advisory boutique, which we managed for 15 years giving us broad exposure to Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds and Structured Products on Hedge Funds. Although agnostic industry wise, the last six years have been mainly in the Healthcare…
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Mar 2021
acquired
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Agile Growth Equity, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Agile Growth Equity is a trusted partner for founders and management teams seeking a catalyst for next-level value creation. Whether in the context of succession and exit planning, or evaluating a complex set of growth opportunities, we specialize in scaling businesses by working hand-in-hand with leadership teams to enhance people, processes, and technology. Our flexible investment structures, deep operational expertise, and collaborative approach are designed to unlock long-term value and drive transformative outcomes.Agile Growth Equity was founded in 2022 and has made and exited one…
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Investor
Nov 2023
acquired
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SMB Climate Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
SMB Climate invests in companies that are on the frontlines fighting climate change. These companies are designing, manufacturing, testing, installing, and/or recycling climate technologies available today. SMB Climate was founded by Nick Cravalho in 2023. Previously, Nick was an investor and portfolio manager for Amazon's $2B Climate Pledge Fund, the global GM for Amazon Renewed ($2B refurb business), and VP at two VC-backed solar startups.
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Investor
Dec 2025
acquired
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The Asclepian Group Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
THE ASCLEPIAN GROUP:Empowering healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs for a healthier tomorrow.Permanent Capital. Transformational Strategies. Exceptional Outcomes.At Asclepian, we believe in the power of clinicians and providers to drive innovation, improve patient care outcomes, and shape the future of healthcare. That's why we partner alongside healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs to grow, operate, and invest in businesses that play critical roles in community healthcare delivery.WHY ASCLEPIAN?> We're committed to the long term. Our approach doesn't rely on quick exits. We…
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Apr 2024
acquired
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TBS LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
I help investors and owners improve manufacturing and industrial businesses through operational execution. Ideal for private equity firms, search funds, independent sponsors, and founder-led companies seeking EBITDA growth, cost reduction, sourcing improvements, working capital gains, and post-acquisition integration.
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Dec 2020
acquired
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Perennial Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Perennial was founded to build market-leading businesses that endure over generations. We partner with founders and families that have built exceptional organizations and are seeking a new steward to champion employees, customers, and their legacy. We believe the best organizations identify and empower talented people, treat them with respect, and reward long-term thinking. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to support our teams. We’re serious about our work and consider ourselves your partners in building businesses for the long-term. 
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Oct 2019
acquired
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Forward Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Forward Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and growing lower-middle market companies. The Forward team has extensive experience building and growing companies in diverse industries. We are looking for scalable businesses that display the opportunity for innovation and growth.
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Jan 2024
acquired
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Castle Key Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Castle Key Holdings is a forward-thinking acquisition firm committed to building enduring legacies through strategic investments and operational excellence. Operating as a private firm, Castle Key Holdings focuses on acquiring established businesses at attractive valuations, then reinvesting cash flows to fuel additional acquisitions and targeted organic growth. This disciplined approach to capital allocation allows the firm to steadily expand its portfolio while maintaining financial strength and resilience.The vision for Castle Key Holdings is to create a multi-company, serial acquisition…

Metro Global Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Metro Global Ventures is an operationally-focused middle market private investment firm. We invest in and help grow smaller niche businesses with solid fundamentals and strong management teams. Our deep experience working with founder owned/operated small and mid-sized businesses sets us apart as a true investment partner. Our personal and strategic approach to helping entrepreneurs build leading organizations enables us to drive sustained growth and create long term value. As entrepreneurs ourselves, our mission is to provide capital to talented entrepreneurial executives to enable them…

LeftRight Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

LeftRight Capital is a private investment firm committed to building resilient businesses and generating enduring value. With a systematic, strategic, and tech-enabled investment approach, LRC partners with founders and management teams to unlock transformational growth opportunities.LRC specializes in control investments in lower middle market companies across sectors such as niche manufacturing, aerospace and defense, industrial services, and vertical software. The firm targets businesses with strong fundamentals that are ready to scale, bring operational rigor, and embrace long-term value…

Aviv Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

NY-based investor sourcing acquisition opportunities on behalf of a private family holding company. The mandate is to identify, acquire, and scale a platform business in fragmented industrial & commercial services, anchoring with a strong founder-led platform and building meaningfully from there. I bring several years of industrials-focused IB & PE experience, which translates to a disciplined, well-organized execution of a transaction. I plan to be hands-on with the platform, working directly with management to professionalize operations, expand commercially, and integrate strategic…

Rivermark Solutions, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Rivermark Solutions is a financial advisory firm that provides outsourced CFO services, financial leadership, turnaround advisory, and strategic guidance to businesses. Specializing in corporate turnarounds, business restructuring, debt management, capital raises, and mergers & acquisitions, Rivermark Solutions offers comprehensive solutions to help companies stabilize operations, optimize financial performance, and secure growth capital. Their expert, disciplined, and data-driven approach ensures that businesses can execute strategic transactions and achieve long-term success. With a focus…

Arbor Hill Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Arbor Hill Capital is a lower middle market private equity firm that focuses on acquiring lower middle market companies where it can deploy people, in either a temporary or permanent basis, to compliment or replace existing management.

Simons Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Simons Capital is a specialized investment firm focused on acquiring and operating Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Medical Billing platforms in the lower middle market.We operate as an Independent Sponsor with committed capital relationships, targeting stable, recurring-revenue businesses with $500k – $2M EBITDA. Our strategy is operational: we partner with legacy owners to preserve their culture while deploying modern automation and tech-enabled workflows to drive the next phase of growth.Investment Mandate:Sector: Healthcare Services, RCM, Medical Billing.Size: $500k –…

Baysora Accounting Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Baysora is a family office–backed group partnering with independent tax and accounting firms to provide growth capital, recruiting, and tech support, all the while preserving your brand, team, and client relationships. Love to make connections where it makes sense.

Atlantic Franchise Group Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Atlantic Franchise Group is a private equity platform specializing in the acquisition and scaling of multi-unit franchise platforms and franchisor systems. With a focus on quick-service restaurants (QSR), fitness, and hospitality sectors, the company operates with speed, certainty, and discretion. Their operator-led team, boasting decades of franchise experience, is dedicated to fast, confidential, and certain closings. Atlantic Franchise Group invests in established franchises to enhance operational improvements and growth strategies, aiming to expand their reach and profitability.

Ridge and Valley Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ridge and Valley Holdings is an operator-led holding company that specializes in acquiring small service businesses, particularly in sectors such as HVAC and senior care. The company is strategically focused on the Southeastern United States and the Sun Belt region, targeting profitable businesses within the $1M-$2M range. With a structured holding company model, Ridge and Valley Holdings employs pre-arranged SBA financing and a team of complementary operators to ensure a smooth transition and continued success of the acquired businesses. Their approach is designed to preserve the legacy of…

Pranic Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Pranic Ventures specializes in acquiring and operating businesses within the manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics sectors. The company is dedicated to protecting the legacy of the businesses it acquires and ensuring the well-being of their employees. With a focus on sustainable growth, Pranic Ventures aims to maintain the integrity and heritage of the companies under its management while fostering a supportive and thriving work environment. Their strategic approach to acquisitions reflects a commitment to long-term success and responsible business practices.

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