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Analyst, Private Equity Firm

Corporate Investor in Harrow, UK

Interests: - Seeking companies in advanced technology fields. - Preference for family-owned businesses in Northern and Western Europe. - Must demonstrate strong cash generation and healthy EBITDA margins. - High emphasis on robust management teams and growth-oriented business models. - Interested in preliminary business introductions and available documentation.
Background: We are a private equity firm based in England. Our focus is on strategic investments and capital growth. We are looking for successful partnerships and acquisitions.
7.6 / 10
Locations
Belgium + 9 more
Industries
Digital Technology Services + 5 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 27 Mn
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Interests: I am an individual investor with an appetite for high-growth ventures, currently seeking to invest in the logistics sector, though I remain open to promising opportunities in other regions or industries. I prefer a stake in well-established, professionally managed operations.
Background: We are a Growth Capital firm registered in Estonia working out of Norway.
7.2 / 10
Locations
USA + 38 more
Industries
Aluminium Smelting + 34 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 1 Mn
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Interests: We are seeking to acquire an operational Ayurvedic, herbal, and nutraceutical distribution business in India under our Ask Ayurveda project. Must-haves: • Valid licenses for wholesale/distribution of Ayurvedic and nutraceutical products (AYUSH / Drug License). • Regulatory compliance, clean legal and tax history. • Established supplier relationships and an active B2B or B2C sales network. Preferences: • Presence in major Indian cities with warehousing/logistics setup. • Documented SOPs, ERP/inventory systems, and compliance processes. • Companies with stable revenues and scalable operations. We are looking for businesses where ownership transition is possible and the current team/systems can support continuity. Investment capacity up to EUR 1 million.
Background: 'Ask Ayurveda' is a new healthcare initiative of Amitours Group, an international holding company based in Basel, Switzerland. Our group develops projects in both travel and healthcare sectors across Europe and Asia. Through 'Ask Ayurveda', we aim to build a trusted platform for Ayurvedic, herbal, and nutraceutical products, integrating licensed distribution in India with international marketing and digital commerce. We bring experience in cross-border operations, capital investment, and long-term partnerships. By acquiring a licensed distributor in India, we intend to create a strong foundation for regulatory compliance, product availability, and sustainable growth in the Ayurvedic healthcare sector.
8.7 / 10
Locations
India + 1 more
Industries
Alternative Medicine + 4 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 1.15 Mn
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Interests: We are seeking to acquire an operational Ayurvedic, herbal, and nutraceutical distribution business in India under our Ask Ayurveda project. Must-haves: • Valid licenses for wholesale/distribution of Ayurvedic and nutraceutical products (AYUSH / Drug License). • Regulatory compliance, clean legal and tax history. • Established supplier relationships and an active B2B or B2C sales network. Preferences: • Presence in major Indian cities with warehousing/logistics setup. • Documented SOPs, ERP/inventory systems, and compliance processes. • Companies with stable revenues and scalable operations. We are looking for businesses where ownership transition is possible and the current team/systems can support continuity. Investment capacity up to EUR 1 million.
Background: 'Ask Ayurveda' is a new healthcare initiative of Amitours Group, an international holding company based in Basel, Switzerland. Our group develops projects in both travel and healthcare sectors across Europe and Asia. Through 'Ask Ayurveda', we aim to build a trusted platform for Ayurvedic, herbal, and nutraceutical products, integrating licensed distribution in India with international marketing and digital commerce. We bring experience in cross-border operations, capital investment, and long-term partnerships. By acquiring a licensed distributor in India, we intend to create a strong foundation for regulatory compliance, product availability, and sustainable growth in the Ayurvedic healthcare sector.
8.7 / 10
Basel
Locations
India + 1 more
Industries
Alternative Medicine + 4 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 1.15 Mn
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Managing Director, Business Consulting

Corporate Acquirer in Singapore

Interests: Seeking operational SMEs and start-ups looking for rejuvenation, growth and scale-up capital.
Background: I am an ex-start-up founder with a successful exit to a publicly listed company on SGX; currently based in Singapore, I am seeking a new venture opportunity open to investing up to SGD3 million, with no preference for minority or majority stakes, flexible regarding established companies and start-ups. I hold a PhD and prefer opportunities in Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Malaysia + 2 more
Industries
Nonprofit Organisations + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 2.33 Mn
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Vice President, Investment

Corporate Acquirer in Greenwich, USA

Interests: We are focused on acquisitions of established companies in industries where fragmentation and underleveraged data create room for differentiation.
Background: We are an investment firm. Our investment team came together from firms including American Securities, Centerbridge, and Stellex Capital, and is backed by a group of family offices that have committed $250 million in initial capital with plans to invest $750 million through 2030.
8 / 10
Locations
USA
Industries
Apparel Stores + 19 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 5 Mn
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Interests: We focus on businesses where value is supported by tangible assets, contractual visibility, and controlled downside risk. Preference is given to asset backed and concession led businesses, or operating companies with long term licences, institutional counterparties, or repeat contracted revenues that provide clear cash flow visibility. We look for disciplined cost structures, realistic payrolls, and businesses that can operate sustainably without continual capital injection. Sensible leverage, transparent ownership, and clean governance are essential, as is the ability to exercise meaningful control or influence post investment. We favour opportunities where value creation is driven by operational improvement, commercial optimisation, or structured growth rather than speculative re rating. Regulated or public sector linked environments are acceptable where obligations, renewal terms, and compliance costs are clearly understood. We avoid speculative, pre revenue, or heavily leveraged businesses, consumer trend driven models, and situations where returns rely primarily on future exits rather than operating cash flow. We also avoid founder dependent businesses with weak governance or unclear decision making authority. Factors I look for in a business: • Predictable revenue and strong cash flow. • Clear path to profitability and scalability. • Defensible market position or niche. • Competent management and sound operations. • Realistic valuation expectations. • Opportunities to improve structure, systems, or growth execution.
Background: I operate within a UK based family office focused on long term, value oriented investments across Europe. Our approach centres on asset backed businesses, concession and infrastructure linked assets, and operating companies with defensible cash flows and clear downside protection. We invest with a long-term horizon, prioritising disciplined capital deployment, governance, and sustainable value creation over short-term financial engineering. Our experience includes regulated environments, public sector counterparties, and businesses operating under concession, licence, or framework based structures. We typically engage as active owners, working alongside management and stakeholders to strengthen operations, optimise cost structures, and support measured growth.
6.5 / 10
Locations
Hungary + 10 more
Industries
Automotive Systems + 29 more
Investment Size
USD 134 - 13.4 Mn
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Managing Partner, Private Equity - Industrial And Engineering Businesses

Corporate Acquirer in Málaga, Spain

Interests: We are primarily interested in profitable, operating businesses with clear core activities, tangible operations and strong fundamentals. Prefers companies with established revenues (typically AED 1M+), positive EBITDA or a clear path to profitability, proven products or services with recurring demand, and real operations such as ongoing projects, contracts, assets and teams. Focus areas include construction and infrastructure, industrial services, light manufacturing, and energy-related businesses (EPC, O&M, services, equipment and infrastructure-adjacent activities), especially where value is backed by assets or stable cash flows. Values sellers who are open to structured transactions such as partial exits, earn-outs and seller rollovers, and who are willing to stay involved during a transition. Avoids pre-revenue or idea-stage startups, highly speculative or hype-driven models, businesses fully dependent on a single client without visibility, and purely financial structures with no operational substance. Look for situations where professionalisation, capital structure optimisation, and strategic growth can unlock long-term value. We are focused on acquiring and scaling established industrial and engineering businesses in the GCC. Post-acquisition, we focus on professionalising operations, strengthening general management, supporting expansion and integrating the business into a larger group to provide stability, credibility and long-term prospects. Our objective is to create acquisitions where founders feel proud years later, confident that their employees, legacy and company are in capable hands.
Background: I am a managing partner of a private equity investment platform. We work with business owners who have built solid, profitable companies and are considering succession, partial or full exits, retirement or de-risking their personal exposure. Our approach emphasises continuity over disruption: preserving the DNA, culture and strengths of the business while improving management depth, financial structure and growth capabilities. We typically structure transactions that allow owners to secure a fair and dignified exit (full or partial), remain involved during a transition if desired, and ensure the company remains independent, respected and well-managed.
9.5 / 10
Locations
Bahrain + 8 more
Industries
Electric Construction + 11 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 8.7 Mn
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Sales Director, Beverage Manufacturer

Corporate Acquirer in Los Angeles, USA

Interests: I am looking to buy, start or invest in a business in the Netherlands. I would love to discuss your business start-up plan and capital needs.
Background: I am a former director of a US-Based CPG distributor.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Amsterdam
Industries
Freight Forwarder + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 120 K
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Director, Investment Firm

Corporate Acquirer in Singapore

Interests: We are looking to acquire essential B2B services for SMEs in Singapore for the long term. We are drawn to businesses that are deeply embedded in the day-to-day operations of their customers, the kinds of companies that keep buildings cool, roofs intact, landscapes maintained, and waste collected. We are mainly interested in commercial air conditioning, roofing, landscaping, maritime services, waste management, and fire protection. Specifically, we like businesses that have: - Recurring or mission- Critical revenue, services customers can not easily defer or cancel. - Proven track records, typically up to SGD 50 million in revenue with stable cash flow generation. - Owner-operators ready to transition, founders looking for a permanent home for their business, not a quick flip. - Strong free cash flow, we focus on actual cash generation rather than adjusted EBITDA metrics. What we tend to avoid: - Project-based or lumpy revenue businesses with no recurring base. - Capital-intensive models that consume the cash they generate. - Businesses are overly reliant on a single customer or contract. - Companies where growth requires constant reinvestment with uncertain returns.
Background: Our company is a Singapore-based permanent holding company that acquires and holds essential B2B services for SMEs for the long term. Unlike private equity firms or search funds, we do not buy to sell; we acquire businesses with the intention of owning them indefinitely, providing founders with a lasting home for the companies they have built. Our team brings deep experience across private equity, financial analysis, and M&A execution. We have evaluated and conducted due diligence on dozens of Singapore-based SMEs across sectors such as traffic management systems, environmental waste management, facilities maintenance, and import/wholesale distribution, giving us a well-developed understanding of what makes essential services businesses tick in the local market. Our domain expertise spans: Commercial air conditioning, roofing, landscaping, maritime services, waste management, fire protection, facilities management, and adjacent essential services sectors. We actively research market structures, competitive dynamics, and regulatory environments across these industries to identify resilient, cash-generative businesses. How we help businesses grow: We are hands-on, operationally minded owners, not absentee capital allocators. After acquisition, we focus on professionalising operations, strengthening back-office capabilities, and providing the financial stability and long-term perspective that allows management teams to invest in growth without the pressure of a three-to-five-year exit timeline. We bring institutional-grade financial discipline, access to a growing network of complementary portfolio companies across Singapore's essential services landscape, and a genuine commitment to preserving the culture and legacy that founders have built. For business owners considering their succession options, we offer something rare: certainty of close, simplicity of structure, and a partner who will be around for the long haul.
9.3 / 10
Locations
Singapore
Industries
Adhesive + 27 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 39.4 Mn
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Interests: We are looking for companies to buy in the BPO, call center, accounting & finance services, digital marketing, IT services, and web services sectors. We excel in turning companies around,   so we are open to businesses that are in financial stress or difficulty, as well as to owners who wish to exit and withdraw from the business. We also plan to raise capital in order to further grow and develop the acquired business. Our intention is to move quickly and complete transactions as soon as possible. We are interested in both business and corporate acquisitions. My company focuses on creating unconventional opportunities for value creation and partnering with teams that want to grow together over the long term.
Background: We are a BPO group operating in Japan, the Philippines, and the United States. We are exploring potential acquisitions in several countries.
8.7 / 10
Locations
USA + 8 more
Industries
Accounting Firms + 6 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 3.14 Mn
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Interests: We seek to acquire accredited online colleges with strong academic reputations, sound regulatory standing, sustainable financial performance, and a clear commitment to student success. We value institutions with qualified leadership, modern online learning infrastructure, ethical business practices, and opportunities for growth through technology, international expansion, and program development. We generally avoid institutions with regulatory concerns, uncertain accreditation, declining enrollment, poor student outcomes, or reputation issues. Our goal is to be a long-term strategic partner, preserving what makes an institution successful while providing the capital, technology, and operational expertise to support its continued growth and academic excellence.
Background: I am the CEO representing an online education platform. We own four accredited online schools/colleges. We are looking to expand in Europe.
7.9 / 10
Locations
London
Industries
Colleges + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 270 K
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Interests: We are focused on partnering with founder-owned lower middle market businesses. Our investment focus includes: -Business Services (blue-collar and professional services) -Healthcare Services (specialty, diagnostics, and multi-site provider platforms) I. -Industrial Services (including light manufacturing) Typical Investment Criteria. -EBITDA: $2M–$15M. -Geography: East Coast, Florida, Texas, Southeast, and Midwest. -Preference for recurring revenue and repair-and-maintenance business models. - Location is not a constraint.
Background: We are a New York-based private investment firm. We partner with founders and management teams who are committed to leading their businesses through the next phase of growth. Drawing on institutional private equity investing and operating experience, we provide strategic capital and hands-on support while fostering a collaborative partnership built on alignment, transparency, and long-term value creation.
6.4 / 10
Locations
Chicago
Industries
Ball Bearings + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 70 Mn
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Interests: The business model, revenue, ebitda, debts & working capital, demand, brand appeal, profitability, exit route & others.
Background: Involved in multiple business like gold retail, oil extraction plant, petrol pump, real estate. Open for further expansion and growth.
6.6 / 10
Locations
Kolkata
Industries
Bars + 5 more
Investment Size
USD 1.2 K - 600 K
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Director, Provide Capital And Counsel

Corporate Acquirer in Hyderabad, India

Interests: We provide capital, counsel and connect to micro, small and medium enterprises and help them scale to the next level.
Background: Company is founded by CXOs of large multinational companies and have wide range of expertise and connections to help take the organisation to the next level.
7.5 / 10
Locations
Delaware + 17 more
Industries
Back Office Outsourcing + 22 more
Investment Size
USD 840 K - 3.6 Mn
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