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Axion Ventures LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Axion Ventures LLC 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.

Continuation Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Main Street Legacy Partners is an operator-led investment firm seeking to acquire and grow an existing company with annual revenues ranging from $5 to $50 million. We are focused on Healthcare, B2B Services and Software that can benefit from our sales, marketing, and operational expertise. We do not seek to drive value through cost-cutting measures. We are operators focused on growth, taking care of employees, and promoting great culture.

Path to Scale Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Path to Scale Capital, LLC is an operator-led investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling U.S. essential-services and engineering businesses. What we look for• Industrial & OT-cybersecurity MSPs• Water / Wastewater SCADA & controls integrators• Testing, Inspection & Commissioning (TIC / RCx) firms• Fire & Life-Safety engineering / service contractors• Elevator service and modernization providers• HVAC service and controls contractors (commercial / industrial)Why work with us• Operator pedigree: Founder Jean-Pierre Beltran spent 18 years delivering…

AVG Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

AVG Capital is a consumer-focused investment group targeting majority acquisitions of lower mid-market businesses with $2–5M EBITDA across the US. We focus on founder-led or succession-driven companies where we can add strategic and operational value. Backed by a strong investor network, we take a hands-on approach to scaling consumer brands. Previous deals include Chew Brew and Cape Drinks.

Trigran Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Trigran Ventures is a long-term oriented private investment firm focused on partnering with profitable and growing businesses led by passionate management teams. Our team brings decades of experience backing leading private and public market companies, offering strategic insight, operational support, and permanent capital offerings to drive long-term sustainable value. Target Transaction: EBITDA: $1–5 million; EBITDA Margin: 10–30%+. Transaction Type: Majority Recap, Mgmt Buyout, Succession

Gryphon Growth Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Our mission is to buy and build a family of companies with no intent to sell. We are NOT a private equity firm, we are simply a family business focused on buying and building good companies that provide value for their repeat customers, good jobs for their employees, and profits for their owners. We currently own three companies, including an excavation company (acquired in 2022), a restoration/home services company (acquired in 2024), and a fixed based operator (acquired in 2025). We are under LOI to acquire an Electrical company and Roofing company for our restoration/home services…

Kolos Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Kolos Partners is an investor in and operator of healthcare businesses in the lower middle market. Within healthcare, we concentrate on the highest growth subsectors of outsourced provider, payor, employer and pharma services. We seek to apply emerging machine learning technology to automate business processes and unlock transformative growth for our portfolio companies. Our principals have decades of experience across private equity, healthcare, and AI / ML.

Helix Management Group Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Helix Management Group was founded to preserve and grow the backbone of the American economy—established, service-based businesses built by dedicated owners and operators. Our mission is to acquire and elevate legacy companies through operational excellence, thoughtful succession, and long-term stewardship.Backed by decades of experience in investment and acquisitions, the Helix team centralizes leadership, modernizes infrastructure, and expands market reach while protecting what makes each business unique. We focus on founder-led companies with a strong track record, loyal teams, and a…

KenKay Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

KenKay Capital was formed to build upon the varied investment and operating experiences of its partners. Our purposeful approach to investing is for a 3-5 year period of time. The focus is on creating enduring, regional market-leading businesses.

CUBIC INC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

CUBIC is a dynamic, boutique private fund that focuses on unlocking the potential within the technology, healthcare, commercial realestates, and consumer retail sectors. Our mission is to drive transformative growth and value creation through strategic investments in innovative and forward-thinking companies within these vital industries. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of market dynamics, CUBIC is positioned to capitalize on the evolving trends and opportunities that define these sectors​CUBIC brings more than just capital to the table. We leverage our deep…

Special Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Investing alongside a 2x founder with deep AI and emerging technology solutions experience to develop a long-term investment strategy centered around partnering with incredible U.S. founders.. Excited for the opportunity to learn more about the enterprise you've built and how we can partner together to unlock the next phase of growth.

Gromax Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Actively seeking established businesses with consistent and reliable cash flows, a strong track record of operational performance, and an EBITDA of $750K or higher. I am particularly interested in companies with clear growth opportunities and scalable operations. Preferred industries include, but are not limited to: Home Services, B2B Services, Healthcare Services, Light Manufacturing, Construction and Remodeling Services, MedSpas, and Cosmetic/Aesthetic Practices. Open to both majority and full acquisitions, with a hands-on approach to long-term value creation and operational excellence.

Heron Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Direct investment operating platform focused on controlling acquisition of NE-based manufacturing & specialized distribution firms with $1-3M EBITDA. 25+ years of industrial manufacturing experience, plus sell/buy-side investing. Independent Sponsor model, but with direct operating responsibility post-close.

ULS iinvesstments Inc Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Capital backed Corporate Buyer with 500++ M&A deal experienced team executing a rollup conglomerate across US, Canada and South America in the industry of maintenance services - HVAC, electrical, plumbing, industrial cleaning, distribution, and support & manufacturing/distribution services.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 Board, CEO of Project Finance Exchange. Cumulative board completed 500+ middle market deals, and leading infrastructure…

Swords Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Connor Swords is the founder of Swords Capital, a private investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling small to mid-sized businesses across diverse industries. With a proven track record of structuring creative deals, managing multi-million dollar operations, and delivering consistent returns, Swords Capital has successfully led acquisitions in sectors like food service, construction, and real estate. Backed by hands-on experience and a growing portfolio, the firm is built on transparency, strategic growth, and long-term partnerships.

Vineyard Infrastructure Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Vineyard Infrastructure is a private investment firm focused on infrastructure and infrastructure-like investments in standalone projects and small to medium sized businesses with the goal of building platforms through growth capital and acquisitions. Vineyard actively pursues businesses with enterprise values between $4mm to $30mm, Revenues between $3mm and $40mm, and EBITDA between $1mm and $6mm. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

Understory Capital Management, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Understory Capital Management is a private investor that partners with operators to build durable and scalable businesses. With over a decade of investing, mergers and acquisitions, and operating experience, Understory brings diverse insights and creative solutions with a track record of executing successfully. Our model focuses on being a true partner, and a force for growth to organizations in the pursuit of long-term value creation. Understory seeks to invest in services companies with annual EBITDA of $1-5 million.

Moraga Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Moraga Capital is a private investment firm focused on change-of-control equity transactions in the Mid-Atlantic. Moraga is industry agnostic and utilizes strategic capital and operational expertise to enhance value creation for the long-term.We target companies with revenues of $5 to $50 million and annual pre-tax earnings greater than $2 million. Moraga invests alongside a longstanding cadre of family offices, high net worth individuals and industry experts.

DEVZ CAPITAL LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

I’m a U.S. Army veteran turned entrepreneur with a background in private equity and a focus on small to mid-sized business acquisitions. My experience spans the full M&A lifecycle, from sourcing and evaluating deals to leading negotiations, due diligence, financing, closing, and post-acquisition integration and growth.Over the years, I’ve supported and led transactions across a variety of industries, both as part of private equity teams and independently. I’ve worked closely with operators and sellers, earning a reputation for transparency, follow-through, and creative structuring.…

mesha Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

mesha is acquiring accounting firms and business support service firms. We focus on businesses with positive cash flow and recurring business that enables us to consolidate and cross-sell our other investments' services. We have acquired 2 companies so far

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