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Runway Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Hey i'm Matt Stein, VP of Business Development at Runway Holdings. Runway Holdings is a Toronto based permanent capital investment partnership. We invest our own capital to acquire mission critical business built to withstand the test of time. We have no fund, no LPs, and no exit timelines. A unicorn buyer with patient capital committed to doing right by the owners, communities, and legacies we partner with.

Keystone Communities Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Serra Street Holdings is a permanent capital group focused on supply-constrained real estate and operating businesses with strong demand profiles. Our hold period is indefinite in order to provide a final home for high-performing businesses.

NextSummit Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

NextSummit Capital Partners is a lower middle market investment fund focused on acquiring tech-enabled services, business services, Software/SaaS companies with revenue ranging from $5-50Mn, adding value through active involvement in management and board engagement, and eventually exiting and turning profits. Roy Wang is the Managing Partner of NextSummit Capital Partners, and intends to take an active role in the management of the acquired company. Roy’s background in Investment Banking, Private Equity & Venture Capital investments with one of the largest Sovereign Wealth Funds in…

Calthorpe Group Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are Calthorpe Group, a private equity firm with $250M in committed capital and are looking to invest across the manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, industrials, and energy sectors. We prefer small mature businesses with a critical technology, looking to grow and expand with a new partner with domain knowledge.

Good Ground Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Good Ground was founded in 2013 to source, acquire, develop and consult on multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, industrial and out of home media assets, often partnering with and investing alongside select sponsors with local and asset-specific expertise. We bring strong data science tools, underwriting, project management and capital raising abilities to each of our projects and partnerships.We also actively invest in, advise and provide consulting services to early stage technology companies, with a focus on proptech. Over the years, we have been lucky enough to build strong relationships…

Acta Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

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

We look for niche, well-established businesses with an owner (typically) planning to retire and (typically) sub-$3MM of ebitda. Our focus is long term - 20 years+. We get engrained in the business, we are not absentee. We take very good care of the employees, we don't endorse the brutal cost cutting measures of traditional PE. We are two young guys with deep experience and ambition, guided by strict principles and a strong work ethic.

Forward Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Forward Partners is a private investment firm formed to identify, acquire, and operate a company through a new phase of growth. Backed by leading investors, family offices and career CEOs.With decades of experience as founders and operators in Power, O&G, and Software services. We are building thesis-driven platforms in sub-niches of the sectors where we operate hands-on, driving value through accretive acquisitions and technology enablement. Our team brings a wealth of experience from the energy sector, Silicon Valley, Y-Combinator and McKinsey & Company. We are value-based, do…

Prism Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Prism Equity Partners is a global advisory firm that specializes in acquiring and managing lower middle-market companies, as well as partnering with other independent sponsors through our family office.

Armin Sanson Rakhshandeh Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Finance and operational leader with a track record of transforming operations, increasing profitability, and scaling businesses. Skilled in leading multi-entity organizations, optimizing cash flow, and building strong, data-driven teams. Hands-on, highly collaborative operator who implements systems and processes to improve accountability and growth. Successfully launched new business lines, expanded into new markets, and improved operational efficiency. Ready to lead as CEO, bringing strategic execution and financial discipline to unlock long-term value. Targeting a business with a solid…

CWG Actively Sourcing Deals

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

CWG operates as a private company and focuses on acquiring services companies with EBITDA over $500K. Our focus is on providing operational improvements to increase organic growth; investment focus is on identifying follow-up acquisitions.

Amber Hill Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Amber Hill Capital is an independent sponsor focused on control equity investments in the middle market (targeting $50m-250m eq check). We have a group of >30 families across the US and Europe that engage on our transactions and close relationships with private credit lenders who can provide comfort letters as needed for large transactions. We are sector agnostic but have deep experience in consumer, TMT, business services, industrials, automotive, aerospace, logistics, and manufacturing. We are not interested in regulated financials or regulated healthcare and biotech. We are looking…

West Hill Group Actively Sourcing Deals

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

West Hill Group is a private investment firm dedicated to the long-term growth and management of lower middle-market private companies. The firm focuses on acquiring businesses with EBITDA between $1 million and $10 million.

Perennial Growth Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Perennial Growth Partners is a Pittsburgh, PA based holding company devoted to the strategic acquisition of family-owned businesses. We are dedicated to enhancing business' robust foundations, driving sustained growth and prosperity while upholding the core values and traditions integral to their success. At the heart of our approach is a profound respect for the legacy and heritage of the businesses we acquire. We recognize that these businesses are the embodiment of generations of commitment, diligence, and community involvement. As investors, we see ourselves as stewards entrusted with the…

Cerulean Legacy Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Every business is unique and our mandate is flexible; however, the below characteristics offer general guidance on the attributes we find most attractive.Total earnings between $1 million and $7 millionPreference for B2B Services, Testing, Inspection & Maintenance Services and Building/Residential Services Significant recurring or predictable revenue base with low customer concentrationEBITDA margins (>15%)Low capital expenditure requirementsLimited cyclicalityOwner looking to step back from operations / retireOwner wishing to take on a partner to help grow the business

LAF Ventures LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Our team consists of two highly experienced professionals, each with a diverse and solid financial background. One of us has expertise in Go to Market strategies and business development, holding a C-Level position in a successful fintech company that generates over $100M in annual recurring revenue. This company is supported by prominent firms like a16z, ICG, and USV. He has a track record of driving business growth and successful expansions across various industries. The other team member, who operates between NY and Houston, is an accomplished banker with a proven record in securing…

Secure HR Inc Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Secure HR Inc 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.

Patriot Investment Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Patriot Investment Partners (PIP) is a Veteran owned and led private investment firm investing growth capital in companies that are generating at least $1M of annual free cash flow. The industries that we focus on are Consumer Products and Food & Beverage. Patriot Investment Partners and its team members are comprised of current and past military leaders, investors, consultants, entrepreneurs, and operators. Patriot Investment Partners will preserve the legacy of our portfolio companies and create long-term value and impact through proactive and hands-on leadership.

Topline Operators Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Topline Operators - Local Business InvestorsWe acquire established businesses from owners ready to transition out. Unlike corporate buyers, we focus on preserving what works—keeping good employees, maintaining company culture, and respecting the legacy you've built.We're especially interested in profitable local businesses where the owner is ready to retire, wants to reduce their involvement, or needs an exit strategy. Our straightforward approach means maximum transparency along the way and collaborative deal structures. We move quickly for the right opportunities and work with your…

Domo Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Domo Capital is the investment vehicle of Jose Pablo Fernandez De Lara. In 2018, he founded Aguafría—Mexico’s leading ice producer—through an asset acquisition from Heineken. Over the next 7 years, Aguafría pursued an aggressive +20 acquisition-driven expansion strategy, becoming the largest and fastest-growing ice business in Mexico. In September 2024, Aguafría’s shareholders entered sold 100% of the company to Reddy Ice, the largest ice producer in the US.

Post Road Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Post Road Holdings is an emerging, independent sponsor focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the northeastern United States. Post Road strives to acquire, invest in, build, and partner with best-in-class businesses.  Post Road has a flexible investment mandate and brings a creative and collaborate approach to transactions. While Post Road typically seeks control investments, it is willing to participate in partnerships and to acquire non-controlling interests. Post Road is a generalist investor, but it avoids overly complex and speculative businesses. The firm derives its…

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