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Borgman Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Borgman Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring successful, privately-held, lower-middle market businesses that are poised for growth. With a track record of successful acquisitions of both broadly marketed and off-market companies, we are ready to explore deals in a fair, flexible, and creative manner.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2024
acquired
Investor
Feb 2024
acquired
Investor
Jan 2023
acquired
Investor
Jan 2023
acquired

Waterbear Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Midwest-based operator acquiring privately-owned businesses with indefinite hold periods. Not a fund. Hands-on partner with strong capital network. Flexible structures, conservative leverage. Industry-agnostic with a focus on B2B and institutional businesses, especially owner-operator succession opportunities.What makes us different: Strong capital network – Established relationships with family offices and permanent capital investors; no fundraising delaysConservative leverage – 50-70% LTV structures prioritize business health over financial engineering returnsNo predetermined exits –…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jul 2025
acquired
Investor
Jun 2025
acquired
Investor
Jul 2023
acquired
Investor
Jan 2020
acquired

Madison Lake Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2025
acquired
Investor
Aug 2024
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

Mansur Bay Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Mansur Bay Partners, 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. 

Wisconsin River Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Preserve and grow the legacy of the sellerDeliver greater returns through long-term holds of value acquisitions in WisconsinAchieve greater impact on all stakeholders: communities, employees, customers & owners

BSA RE Actively Sourcing Deals

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

BSA RE has a proven track record in doubling and tripling small business with a starting revenue or 1-2 million dollars. We have also acquired multiple real estate portfolios and turned them into more profitable turnkey operations creating an easy exit for operators and investors alike. Our goal is to acquire the right opportunities where we can apply our knowledge and skills to scale quickly and efficiently,

Fox River Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Fox River Capital is led by Jason Salisbury, Managing Partner and a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of success in engineering sales, industrial services, and business ownership. Jason’s extensive experience includes founding, growing, and successfully exiting a company, as well as managing operations and sales for high-performing industrial businesses. His hands-on approach and strategic vision drive Fox River Capital’s mission to create lasting value for all stakeholders.Backed by a group of established business leaders who own and manage substantial companies, we…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2024
acquired

7 Lakes Partners, LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
7 Lakes Partners is a local investing group dedicated to purchasing manufacturing, distribution, and service-based businesses located in the upper Midwest. Our approach is local, long term, and hinges on positive long-term relationships. We have a specific interenst in engineering / technical manufacturing and distrubution companies.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2010
invested in

Jonathan Bray

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Experienced strategy executive and former BCG consultant who has spent the last decade leading growth initiatives at enterprise software companies. Based in the midwest and looking to acquire and personally operate a small services and/or data business where he can apply his expertise in technology, operations, and AI-driven process improvement. Hands-on operator at heart, well-capitalized, and committed to preserving the legacy and team of the right business while unlocking its next phase of growth.

Markin Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Markin Capital LLC is a private investment firm with a long-term, partnership approach to growing great companies in Wisconsin and Illinois.At Markin Capital, we love everything about small and medium-sized businesses – the stories, the people, the challenges, and most importantly the opportunities. We are a unique private investment firm. We have no time constraints with our investments and aren't required to put money to work. We removed these constraints to create a firm that is more nimble and flexible to the objectives of business owners, and has one goal:​Preserve your legacy and…

Hiawatha, LP

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Hiawatha is a private investment firm seeking acquisitions in tech-enabled business services. We are a partner of Driscoll Holdings. Our geographic focus is the central United States.

Hyfuce

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

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