Entrepreneur and operator focused on acquiring, growing, and running a small business. Experienced in building teams, scaling sales, and driving profitability. Committed to preserving legacy while leading the next stage of growth.
Double Diamond Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring small businesses in the Colorado Front Range and southern Wyoming. We aim to maintain your company’s culture, build on existing employee, supplier, and customer relationships, and collaborate with management to achieve growth. We want to bring our different experiences and expertise as a fresh perspective to your company’s next phase of building.
I have deep financial and operational experience helping to run global software businesses. I’m looking to take my experience and help businesses grow and scale through operational improvements and technology.
I'm looking for a ~$500M - $1.5M SDE business within 2-3 hours of metro Denver. I have a background as a strategy consultant where I focused on private equity commercial diligence and post-acquisition go-to-market strategy. My target business has a solid foundation with low turnover and recurring revenue but growth has stagnated. This business provides a physical service to the local Denver market, allowing me to leverage my own track record of community relationship-building and people management. I am exploring businesses across industries.
Casa Ventures is a private business acquisition company dedicated to acquiring and expanding businesses within Colorado. Owned by Santiago Arteaga, the company primarily targets established service businesses in the Denver metro area and the Front Range corridor. Casa Ventures is known for its swift and bankable approach, focusing on strategic acquisitions that foster growth and development in the local market. With a team of 15 employees, the company manages an impressive portfolio of 25 businesses, showcasing its commitment to enhancing the service industry in Colorado.
I am looking to acquire a business between $250,000 and $2,000,000 in
revenue. I am looking to be a passive owner or with limited involvement for a recession
proof business such as HVAC, plumbing or electrical for example.
IT Service Alliance (ITSA) is a subsidiary of Gradium Holdings and was founded in 2023 based on the need for a new service model in the IT Services industry.ITSA aims to partner with leading IT Services businesses to maximize their potential by sharing key resources (i.e., back office functions, dedicated technician recruiting and training, accounting, hiring, software etc.) and go to market collaboration (i.e., cross-selling and customer service collaboration).Our approach creates a true partnership model that would help IT Service business owners by removing the stress of managing the…
We are an operationally-focused partner acquiring and operating vertical market technology businesses for the long-term. We take over the day-to-day and continue building the business for the long-haul, while founders get the clean exit they deserve.Our core operational focus is on building and scaling sales and marketing functions to drive organic growth with businesses who have strong product-market fit serving a niche vertical.4Spire is led by a former software private equity executive at Ares and a former Oracle and start-up enterprise sales team leader.To learn more about our approach,…
I believe in leading from the front — stepping into the trenches as an operator to truly understand the inner workings of the business, its people, and its customers. In the first year, I’ll immerse myself in day-to-day operations to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline processes, and strengthen margins. I’ll build trust with the team, develop relationships across the industry, and begin to shape the company’s presence and reputation.But I don’t intend to stay in the weeds forever. My long-term vision is to empower a capable operator who can run the business with…
Mogul Holdings Inc is a corporation 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.
Kenosha Capital, LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized businesses. We partner with exceptional companies poised for their next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders and partner with employees to build the company together.
Eryal Inc / Zenzu Dynamics, LLC, a company that focuses on investment opportunities in technology, service and legacy product businesses between $1-5M in revenue and $750k-1.5M in EBITDA. We have a solid team and huge back office relationship with investors, family offices and Independent sponsors
Laminar Equity is a search fund formed to acquire and operate a single business. Laminar Equity will provide a smooth and orderly ownership transition for a retiring or exiting owner.Laminar Equity is interested in business with $250 thousand to $1 million in annual earnings or cash flow within the manufacturing, business services, or distribution industries. An ideal target will have an owner ready to retire, who is focused on maintaining the legacy of the business.
AboutClelia Capital is a thesis-driven search fund focused on acquiring a profitable service-based business with $500K to $2M in EBITDA. We seek opportunities in fragmented industries with succession-driven sellers, strong local brands, and a long-term presence in the market.Our goal is to scale a dominant multi-city platform via a buy-and-build strategy by rolling up peer operators, bolting on complementary service lines, and driving operational excellence to create significant value.We are actively focused on industries where operational leverage and consolidation strategies can drive…
I run BlueRival Software and own P&L, GTM, and delivery across security/AI, healthcare, and marketplaces. I lead ~75 engineers across 5 clients. I grow revenue (pricing, expansion, retention) and reduce costs (cloud, ops) for my customers through innovative technology strategy and execution. The software I have developed delivers $1B+ in products a year and serves hundreds of millions of customers annually for our existing customers.
Cirque Partners is an acquisition vehicle for lower middle market companies. The management team has historically focused on media, consumer packaged goods and professional services businesses. Cirque is now looking for the next opportunity to find a small to medium size business to operate and grow. The partnership has extensive experience driving high growth strategies, including take businesses from $0 to $100 million+ in revenue in five years. The has extensive experience on both the buy and sell sides of M&A transactions. Cirque Partners offers a smooth, streamlined, fast-moving…
Coneg LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring an enduringly profitable and mature small to medium sized business. We plan to work closely with the company to drive material value for all stakeholders by offering a market competitive price, transparency, quick close and adhering to our core values.We are not looking for a discount. We are looking for a great company at a fair price.We believe in a person's word being the single most important thing they have and in that; We give our word that We are well qualified to acquire and run a mid-sized company, We will execute the…
Topodium Innovation is established for my equity stake in the acquisition to be funded by Saturn Five. The Denver-based portfolio company was launched five years ago. Today, the group owns 15 middle and lower middle market businesses as well as several younger companies. The group's aim is to provide a legacy-protecting exit to business owners, and a strong, stable return to its investors. We want to grow quality companies to hold for decades. We want to be known for making a tangible positive impact in the lives of our employees and for delivering predictably attractive financial returns…
BackCountry Capital is actively searching to acquire a privately held business with a manager - owner seeking full or partial liquidity. Our acquisition structures are highly flexible, but we require a controlling interest. The business should satisfy most of the following criteria:Recurring revenue business model with durable competitive advantagesStrong middle management team and culture of quality and teamworkReadily identifiable growth opportunities$5 to $70 million of revenue$2 to $10 million of annual earnings10% profit marginsWe are different than a typical private equity fund because…
As a former BlackHawk helicopter commander and operator with 10 years of senior sales leadership experience, my primary objective is to actively seek and acquire a single business in the manufacturing and service industries, serving a B2B client base. My goal is to lead this next venture, leveraging my proven leadership experience to foster a thriving environment for employees to achieve long-term career growth.Choosing to collaborate with our team means more than gaining a financial partner; it's selecting a dedicated ally committed to preserving your legacy and propelling your business…
