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Blue Oak

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Blue Oak Holdings is a long-term acquisition firm focused on partnering with founder- and family-owned businesses. We are looking to acquire and operate one high-quality business where we can preserve the company’s legacy, support the existing team, and help drive sustainable growth. Our background is in private equity, M&A, and business operations, and we aim to be a thoughtful, efficient buyer for owners seeking a transition partner who cares about employees, customers, and the long-term future of the business.

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JourneyBridge Holdings

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Full-time acquisition entrepreneur focused on acquiring, leading, and growing a small, established non-cyclical business in South Florida. With an MBA and 10+ years of experience in management, marketing and strategy, I am passionate about leading strong cross-functional teams, improving operations and systems, and launching and managing growth initiatives.

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Headwaters Growth Partners

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Headwaters Growth Partners (“HGP”) is an entrepreneurial investment firm dedicated to acquiring and operating a single business in the United States. HGP is backed by institutional investors and individuals who have successfully grown and scaled businesses as CEOs. Collectively, the investor group represents over $12.0B AUM and has committed capital to consummate a transaction.

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WS Operating Group LLC

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I'm an independent buyer with a PhD in Physics and a career spanning AI/ML engineering, government contracting (DHS/CBP), and product development leadership. I've led technical and operational teams, managed complex multi-stakeholder projects, and built systems that scale — and I'm now applying that same rigor to acquiring and operating a business of my own.I'm not a financial buyer looking to flip an asset. I'm looking for a business I can step into, stabilize, and grow over the long term as an owner-operator.Area: DFW / Texas, open to broader SouthwestIndustry: Manufacturing, light…

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Arjava

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Core Focus I invest in and operate niche manufacturing and industrial technology companies with strong technical capabilities, defensible market positions, and significant untapped growth potential. My focus is on precision manufacturing, aerospace, defense, advanced thermal management, and specialty component production—sectors where operational excellence, process innovation, and customer intimacy drive competitive advantage.Value Creation Approach I specialize in identifying under-optimized businesses and applying a hands-on, operator-led transformation model to unlock value. Leveraging…

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Pivotal Alpha

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Pivotal Alpha is composed of two founding partners that look to leverage their deep expertise in financial and operational performance improvement, turnaround, M&A, corporate development, and private equity. The partners bring bring nearly 25 years of combined experience in operational and investment experience. Combined, the partners have restructured $30+ billion in debt, prepared a company for a ~$300m sale, performed 10+ deal originations, and improved the operations of several multi-billion-dollar companies across multiple industries.

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Highly Formulated LLC

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Jesseca Marchand & Matt Taylor are an experienced operating team pursuing our first acquisition, seeking to buy and grow a single business generating $250K+ in annual cash flow (SDE/EBITDA), with purchase prices from $1M up to $10M for the right fit.We're focused on boutique hotels and travel businesses, specialty trades (tree services, pool construction, etc), and home services serving high-net-worth, multi-property clients.Open to relocating, with target regions spanning California, Washington, the Northeast, the Carolinas, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Western Europe. We're…

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Mazar Capital

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Mazar Capital is a search fund started by Yoni Pfeiffer that is looking to acquire and operate a business in the Tri-State Area. Yoni has 7+ years experience in investment banking and private equity across various industries. Mazar Capital is looking for service based businesses between $500-$2m of EBITDA with a founder that wants to remain involved and ideally roll equity.

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HYTEN Partners

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HYTEN Partners is a self-funded search fund focused solely on finding an exceptional operating business opportunity. Sector focus - Communications & Digital Media, Youth / Education, Travel & Community / Events BusinessesRun by Andrew Hoffman, a former Sales, Marketing & Business Development executive for Sports Illustrated, Havas Media as well as helping early stage Start-Ups Grow.

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Lagniappe Capital Group

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Lagniappe Capital Group (LCG) is an acquisition firm that buys businesses from retiring owners. Its approach is trust-first and legacy-preserving, rather than an extractive model. LCG aims to steward what an owner has built, keeping the company's people, relationships, and community roots intact through the transition.

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Maywood Mile Investments LLC

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I am inspired by small business owners who strive to provide great outcomes for 3 groups of people:Customers: Provide a product/service that customers trust.Employees: Provide a work place where people are treated fairly and can build a long-term career.Family: Provide a livelihood for their family and protect the livelihoods of the families their employees support.I am seeking a company that already delivers for these three groups, and my objective is to continue and build upon that record of success.Criteria include:FINANCIALS: $500K–$1M SDE · revenue typically $2M–$7MGEOGRAPHY: Twin…

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Elliot Kahan

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Individual investor looking to to acquire owner-operated business services company. Established leader with deep financial services expertise looking for family-owned and operated business that seeks exit to another like-minded family.

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Hughes Holdings

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I am a long-time corporate leader in energy and sustainability looking to transition into business ownership. I have deep experience in leadership, revenue growth, customer acquisition, and strategy.

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Ken Roth

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I am looking to acquire or partner with an organization in the food distribution space. My 40+ years in the foodservice distribution industry gives me a diverse knowledge base that will help me with any opportunities that come about.

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CDT Management Services LLC

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I am seeking to acquire or buy into a specialty manufacturing, HVAC/Plumbing, Well Drilling/Irrigation, Site Clearing/Development, or Marine Construction/Repair company. The ideal target should exhibit robust sales and marketing processes while benefiting from operational enhancement opportunities.

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Russ Banker

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I am an experienced executive and investor that has spent the last 10+ years evaluating, diligencing and executing medium-sized transactions in the consumer industry at a private equity-backed holding company. During this time, I was part of deploying $1.8bn of capital across 12 deals. Notable brands in our portfolio included Vera Wang, Toys"R"Us, Bonobos, Express clothing, Rag & Bone, Joesph Abboud and others. In this next phase of my career, I am combining my experience in investing with a passion for small businesses. This passion was instilled in me through a family of small…

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Kaizen X Capital

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Kaizen X Capital is an entrepreneur-led investment fund dedicated to acquiring, operating, and growing B2B services businesses in the United States. With a focus on long-term growth, the company targets strategic acquisitions and operational excellence to enhance the value of its investments. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kaizen X Capital is committed to leading businesses with integrity and fostering sustainable development within the B2B sector.

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Cascade Industrial Water

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Cascade Industrial Water is a specialized company focused on providing innovative water treatment solutions for industrial applications. They offer a range of services designed to optimize water usage and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Their expertise lies in developing customized water management strategies that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs for their clients. With a commitment to sustainability, Cascade Industrial Water leverages advanced technologies to deliver effective and reliable water treatment solutions, positioning themselves as a leader in the…

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Vansia LLC

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The ideal opportunity would be in healthcare, manufacturing, or a specialized service industry. I’m seeking a business where I can be an active, hands-on owner while providing strategic leadership, overseeing financial performance, managing key customer and vendor relationships, and driving growth initiatives. Ideally, the business would be near the Bucks County PA region.  Target annual cash flow is between $300K and $600K

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Pack Holdings

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Pack Holdings is a partnership built to acquire and sustain a great business, carrying forward the legacy of its owner. Founded by two entrepreneurs with a long-term mindset, the company is dedicated to acquiring and operating businesses with a focus on maintaining their legacy. Pack Holdings operates with a commitment to grit and care, ensuring the continued success and growth of its portfolio companies.

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