Three Zero Growth is a search vehicle formed to acquire and personally operate one founder-owned services business in the Midwest. Founded by Blair Kessler - former CCO at GoHealth (NASDAQ: GOCO, ~$800M revenue) and Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company. Targeting senior & aging-in-place services, healthcare services, and B2B services with $1M–$5M EBITDA, $5M–$20M revenue, 10+ year operating history. Wisconsin and Northern Illinois primary. Seeking one enduring business where Blair can step in as a long-term CEO and successor.
Archeon-AE will be a search fund built to acquire, operate, and grow one exceptional client-facing business. After 30+ years in institutional fixed-income and capital markets — navigating credit cycles, building trusted relationships, and deploying disciplined capital — I'm channeling that foundation into a deliberate next chapter.The mandate: find a business with strong fundamentals, a loyal customer base, and meaningful upside. Then build it into something that endures.Sectors of focus include education, environmental services, recycling, ecological restoration, and demolition and…
With decades of proven experience in manufacturing management, I am currently exploring strategic investment opportunities to deploy excess capital. My professional background spans a wide range of leadership roles within the consumer products sector, where I have consistently delivered operational efficiency, product innovation, and sustained profitability. I have a strong track record of working with major national and regional retailers, successfully navigating supply chains, scaling production, and managing cost structures to maintain competitive advantage.I am particularly interested in…
I am an operator-led buyer focused on acquiring a single high-quality, founder-led business where I can step in as CEO and drive long-term value creation. My background spans digital infrastructure, technology-enabled services, and large-scale operational transformation, including experience advising and operating alongside senior leadership teams at global companies.I am particularly interested in businesses with durable cash flow, strong customer relationships, and opportunities to professionalize operations, pricing, and go-to-market while preserving culture and legacy. I prioritize…
10+ years of experience investing in privately-held, lower middle-market businesses at three different private equity funds. Fund sizes ranged from $350M to $1B. Currently seeking to acquire and operate one lower middle-market business. Have a diverse team of investors and former operators to serve as active advisory board members and co-investors.
Brian is a Class of 2026 MBA candidate at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, where he serves as Chair of the Rice Energy Finance Summit and actively champions the integration of next-generation talent, emerging perspectives, and established industry leadership.As Business Development Director at Dynasol Group, Brian led the P&L for a high-growth performance polymer division. He delivers advanced SBS and SSBR materials that enable customers to build the next generation of sustainable highways. His commercial portfolio also includes polymers for adhesives, water…
Caldwell Point is a private investment vehicle established by two seasoned entrepreneurs with the aim of acquiring and managing a single high-quality business. The company focuses on leveraging the founders' extensive experience to identify and operate a business that aligns with their strategic vision. Caldwell Point is dedicated to creating value through hands-on management and operational excellence, ensuring sustainable growth and success for the business they acquire.
Bombadil Capital was founded by an entrepreneur with the purpose of investing in andgrowing one exceptional business.The founder, Omar Salomon, is a passionate and values-driven leader with meaningful experience. He understands the significance and importance of preserving a legacy.
Gulf Bright Partners is a private investment vehicle seeking to acquire a business in the Texas region (Greater Houston preferred).We are looking for an owner who wants to get liquidity or transition out of the business. Post-acquisition, two of our partners will become senior management in the company.
The Gerald Mathers Company is a private investment company run by entrepreneurs who seek to invest in and build leading companies for the long term. Our business philosophy is to focus on operations efficiency and customer solutions in an employee friendly environment while driving growth and profitability.INVESTMENT CRITERIA The Gerald Mathers Company maintains a disciplined investment strategy and seeks to acquire controlling interests in companies with following initial attributes:□ Minimal Capital Expenditures□ Revenues between $5 million and $500…
Operator led search fund focusing on the industrial and business services industries, backed by several institutional investors, family offices and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to grow businesses to continue the legacy and build on what founders have built through their career.
I'm searching for one exceptional business to acquire and lead as its next owner-operator.I'm not a financial buyer looking to optimize and exit. I'm looking to step in as the day-to-day leader—running operations, working with your team, and building on what you've created. This will be my career and my commitment for the next several decades.I have $20M in committed equity capital from a reputable investor.
I am an experienced operator looking for a company that matches my experience in operations and finance. I have run large operations in the past and I am looking to run an operation of my own. Please reach out
Individual investor with 14 years of M&A experience based in nyc. Looking to acquire an online business or one based in the ny metro area. Happy to answer any additional questions live if you have them.
Entrepreneur dedicated to buying one business from a founder/owner who is ready to move on and wants a successor they can trust to honor what they have built. Dedicated to preserving and growing prior owner’s legacy and team. Prior experience investing in and managing middle market businesses.
I am looking for a service company to grow through improved sales & marketing and/or requiring operational excellence, generating $500,000+ in Seller Discretionary Earnings, in or around the Greenville Metro area that is SBA loan eligible and has potential for semi-absentee ownership.I have a strong background in operational excellence, analytics, and sales.
I am a Real Estate Broker with up to 2.5 million I can put down. Looking to purchase a profitable blue collar business from someone looking to retire. I do not need any income and am happy to reinvest most of the money back into the company in order to grow it as much as possible. I am looking to not only modernize/ grow the company, but expand through strategic acquisitions.
Individual investor with deep operating expertise; history of rapidly growing companies and executing successful exits; backed by strong capital partners. Past experience focused on growth and founding technology roles at companies that scaled from $1MM -> $100MM+. Interested in DTC businesses, SaaS, and niche healthcare/wellness operations.
Los Angeles Unlimited Holdings LLC is actively acquiring profitable, owner-operated businesses in the Industrial & Environmental Services sector across Southern California.The acquiring principal holds a Professional Engineer license and an MBA from Cambridge University, with nearly two decades of operating experience across business management, commercial deal-making, and field operations — spanning multinational energy companies, venture-backed industrial technology, and senior government advisory roles. The acquisition is intended to be owner-operated from day one, with a long-term…
Entrepreneurial financial services executive with 17 years of experience building, managing, and successfully monetizing a relationship-driven business. I am now focused on acquiring and operating an established lower middle-market business in the North Houston area, with a preference for essential service businesses serving commercial, industrial, property, or facility-based customers.My ideal acquisition is a durable, locally rooted company with strong customer relationships, repeat or recurring revenue, and a team-oriented culture. I am focused on long-term ownership, operational…
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