CAVU Capital, LLC (“CAVU”) is a boutique investment bank based in Tampa, FL. CAVU specializes in working with both emerging and middle market technology companies seeking to raise growth capital or sell their business. Our team has completed over $1 billion in public and private investment banking transactions.At CAVU, we combine deep technology sector expertise, operating experience, and transaction execution excellence to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes. Our experience building and operating our own mid-market technology companies sets us apart from other investment banks,…
Concorde Equity Partners is a fundless sponsor that helps entrepreneurs source and acquire small businesses. We search for businesses that meet our Entrepreneur in Residences' criteria, conduct initial diligence and negotiations, and manage the close process including securing financing.
Lighthouse Equity Partners is a venture founded by Penn alum and ex-Bridgewater Associates operating executive George Nanos. George brings 20 years of expertise in technology, product development, financial services, and capital markets along with deep venture capital, private equity, and debt networks. Currently targeting industries where technology can differentiate product or optimize operations, Lighthouse Equity Partners is seeking to source and close on a deal in the next 9-12 months.
We invest $10 to 50 million in family or founder owned companies in the US or Canada with $3 to 15 million of EBITDA and attractive growth opportunities. Our preference is for majority ownership (51%+) or a significant minority stake, but we are highly flexible and will collaborate with a business owner to structure a win-win transaction. Unlike a traditional private equity firm that might have dozens of investments, we only focus on a handful of investments at a given time, which allows us to spend more time with our portfolio companies. While we typically plan…
Trailcreek Capital Group is a private investment firm formed in 2014 to make long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals. Trailcreek emphasizes a conservative value investment philosophy.
Founded in 2022, Scooter Partners LLC (SCOOTER) is an investment and advisory firm primarily focused on helping U.S. based start-ups and lower middle market companies succeed and grow. SCOOTER has the experience, expertise, creativity, and resources to provide sound guidance, help solve problems, and furnish smart solutions for opportunities that other investors may deem unappealing due to their smaller size, complexity, or difficulty. We are flexible in our approach to making an investment, providing advice, or helping raise capital so that it best fits the needs of all parties involved.
Rockaway Securities is a privately-held boutique investment company. We aim to invest in both public and private securities, such as the investment in quality stocks, the acquisition of small-businesses, financing startup companies, leading commercial real estate ventures, and more. Rockaway will raise the investment capital, and in some cases, the debt financing, to acquire ownership stakes in private security offerings. Rockaway seeks to find valuable investment opportunities that their investors will see great returns and meaningful asset value over the ownership term of the…
With a professional career spanning over 15 years, Dawn Patrol's founder has been intricately involved in 11 completed equity platform transactions in the healthcare and business services space totaling over $750 million of invested equity. Nine of the transactions involved partnering with the original founder - we have the tools to help develop and support your strategic vision.
Hyperion Capital Partners is a private investment firm that establishes and utilizes partnerships with management to produce substantial long-term value. We partner with management teams to invest in companies reaching an inflection point—a period during which we can provide capital and strategic guidance to accelerate profitability and growth. We invest with a conservative capital structure and are not reliant on excessive leverage to generate superior returns for our investors. Further, we are flexible in our investment approach and will always explore creative, tailored methods through…
West Allen Capital is a private equity firm supported by family office capital that makes control equity investments in family owned businesses in the lower middle market between $2 and $5mm of EBITDA. We seek to partner with strong management teams to generate systematic growth for our portfolio companies and create value for our investors.
Based in Chicago, IL, MSP is an operationally focused investment firm formed to acquire family and founder-runbusinesses across the business services, niche manufacturing, and industrial sectors with EBITDAbetween $2MM-$10MM. Since its inception in 2022, MSP has completed seven acquisitions (three platforms and fouradd-on investments) across various of our target industries.
Fusion Capital Partners is a Los Angeles based private equity firm pursuing investments in engineered products and essential services businesses across the commercial and industrial markets of North America
Westbourne Capital Partners is a private investment firm that partners with
family offices to deploy capital into direct investments in private companies. A
successful track record consulting with, and investing in, family-owned
enterprises makes WCP particularly well-suited to invest in family and
founder
owned businesses in the manufacturing and food sectors, particularly when
ownership is concerned about the impact outside investors might have on the
business and its stakeholders. WCP is focused on investing in businesses and
building shareholder value over the long-term, rather than…
Based in the Minneapolis area, Minnehaha Equity LLC was launched in 2020 by David Shuler to pursue investments in the consumer, food and agriculture sectors with <$10 MM EBITDA ($1-5 MM sweet spot), with a special interest in companies that address healthy living, clean label, food safety, supply chain efficiency, and/or sustainability. We are equally interested in branded consumer products as well as companies involved with contract manufacturing, ingredients, logistics, services, distribution, packaging, and other aspects within the supply chain. Minnehaha is open to either buyouts or…
Sea Pine invests in lower middle market companies in the service sector. We take controlling positions in our investments and prefer to partner with founders or management teams that are currently in place. Our goal is to provide the capital and other resources necessary to accelerate growth while maintaining the successful culture created by existing management.
After spending 15 years in enabling small to medium sizes businesses in revenue generation, Fourth Exit is now venturing into SaaS enterprise acquisitions. Looking to acquire a SaaS business with $1M-$5M acquisition cost.
Ohana Legacy Partners is not a private equity firm. We are a long-term Employee Owned holding company committed to acquiring enduring businesses and transitioning them to employee ownership. Led by former Navy SEAL and seasoned operator Justin Knowles, we invest in companies with strong cultures, loyal teams, and a legacy worth preserving. We don’t flip, we don’t rebrand—we build on what works and share the upside with the people who built it. If your client is looking for a buyer who will protect their legacy and elevate their people, we’re ready to move with speed and integrity.
IntroductionMeru Venture Partners is an independent sponsor-led private equity firm operating in the lower middle market. We invest in profitable companies generating anywhere between $5 million to $50 million in revenue and $1 million to $10 million in EBITDA. We focus on companies with a history of positive cash flow, a strong balance sheet, and significant growth potential. We provide growth capital, operating expertise, and industry experience to significantly enhance the long-term value of our investments.
Real estate operator and developer that has expanded into the home services and property services industry. Acquired a residential garage door servicing and installation company generating $1M EBITDA. Also looking at home restoration (water) and asphalt repair/maintenance.
Blue Line Ventures is an operating company first, and an investment company second.Our team's passion and background rests in helping small business owners and investors achieve their goals through sales or acquisition. We do this across industries and help our clients focus on team design, process optimization, and systems development.We make direct investments in businesses that fit our personal investment thesis and that align with our specific industry focus. We are skilled in creating flexible finance solutions and are backed by a leadership team with a proven history of business…
