Chrysalis Growth Partners is a private investment firm focused on the lower and middle market, primarily focusing on business services and industrials. We have a flexible investment mandate and hold periods - given we partner with two Pacific Northwest family offices who have indefinite (multi-generational) investment horizons. For illustrative purposes, sectors of interest include: waste collection and hauling, uniform rental + linen supply + commercial laundry, facility services (janitorial, pest control, route-based, etc), telecommunications, financial services (CPA, tax, accounting,…
We are a small team of investors and operators that have a successful track record of building, investing in, and growing businesses in the Pacific Northwest. We focus on investing in small to medium sized companies where we can have an outsized impact on the organization in partnership with the management team. We invest in and partner with companies without intending to sell them which allows us to think and act like owners, not just investors. We facilitate ownership transitions and provide long-term homes for the continued development of companies and the employees, families and…
Our mission is to buy and build a family of companies with no intent to sell. We are NOT a private equity firm, we are simply a family business focused on buying and building good companies that provide value for their repeat customers, good jobs for their employees, and profits for their owners. We currently own three companies, including an excavation company (acquired in 2022), a restoration/home services company (acquired in 2024), and a fixed based operator (acquired in 2025). We are under LOI to acquire an Electrical company and Roofing company for our restoration/home services…
As former senior executives of a global manufacturing company, we understand the challenges of running and growing a complex business. As private equity investors, we have a long track record of partnering with management teams and business owners to facilitate growth, solve complex problems, develop and execute strategic plans, provide liquidity, and implement management succession plans. As private equity investors and operating executives, we have been on both sides of the board table and can help you think through the best alternatives for your specific situation. Every business is…
Wy'East Ventures is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized sustainable acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
My company works hand in hand with Edgewater Strategy Group (edgewaterstrategygroup.com) to source M&A deals for our existing portfolio of companies (see some of these on my LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/daniel-j-ball) and for sourcing new acquisitions to add to our portfolio.My business partner Hawken Lord is the founder of Edgewater and has a long track record of executing private equity M&A transactions. His team specializes in strategic financial and market analysis while working closely with our funding partners.The Elysian Intelligence team evaluates technology, operations,…
