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Co Founder, Mj Real Estate Investors

PE Firm in Westlake Village, USA

Interests: ISO or similar type facility. Looking for a qualified facility and well trained and established staff.
Background: I represent a European cosmetic company that is looking to launch in CA. I am also the co founder of a commercial real estate business that has completed transactions with a total value of over $4 billion.
5.2 / 10
Locations
California
Industries
Cosmetics + 1 more
Investment Size
USD 10 Mn - 100 Mn
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Partner, ScaleCo Capital

PE Firm in Birmingham, USA

Interests: We are dedicated to scaling small businesses into profitable middle-market companies. It targets micro-cap and lower middle market companies, providing the first institutional capital to founder-owned or closely-held businesses primarily in the Great Lakes region. The firm specializes in buy-and-build strategies in sectors such as business and tech-enabled services, value-added distribution and assembly, and education, training, and compliance.
Background: We are a Cleveland-based lower middle market firm that focuses on control-oriented leveraged buyout and growth equity investments in fast-growing companies based primarily in the Great Lakes region. Typically sub-$5M EBITDA. We focus primarily in the verticals of business services, tech-enabled services, value added distribution and assembly, and training, compliance, and education, bringing operational expertise and strategic resources to scale their growth potential and build long-term value. Our managing partners have deep experience in micro-cap and lower middle market investments over nearly 50 investments (platforms and add-ons combined) and 20 exits. Their experience includes transforming companies through strategic add-ons, professional management, and operational improvements. We pursues a strategy of buying, building, and scaling micro-cap companies to sell to middle-market buyers, focusing on healthy, founder-owned businesses. They use a hands-on approach with an extensive "Codex" repository for best practices in acquisition, management, and exit processes, aiming for non-competitive, direct owner outreach and efficient transaction execution. We are currently raising a committed capital fund (targeting $150M) and are currently investing out of our first close committed capital. We typically use a mixture of fund capital and conservative debt to fund transactions. Our investors also have a strong appetite for co-invest opportunities, if required.
8.2 / 10
Locations
Buffalo
Industries
Air Purification + 2 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 30 Mn
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Private Equity Analyst, Bloom Venture Partners

PE Firm in Toronto, Canada

Interests: We are interested in mission-critical SaaS businesses with high margins, a competitive moat, and a sticky and diversified customer base. Also, the business must meet the following criteria: • SaaS generating USD 1 million to USD 10 million in annual recurring revenue. • Low churn with large + loyal community or dominant brand. • A mature and proven product. We are agnostic to industry, geography, and whether founders stay or go. We are headquartered in San Francisco, USA, and we have investors interested in locations across the world.
Background: We are a lower mid-market software-focused private equity firm, leveraging deep operational and commercial experience to create enduring market value for the benefit of our investors, founders, and their companies.
7.2 / 10
Locations
North America + 1 more
Industries
Analytics Software + 11 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 10 Mn
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Private Equity Analyst, Bloom Venture Partners

PE Firm in Toronto, Canada

Interests: We are interested in mission-critical SaaS businesses with high margins, a competitive moat, and a sticky and diversified customer base. Also, the business must meet the following criteria: • SaaS generating USD 1 million to USD 10 million in annual recurring revenue. • Low churn with large + loyal community or dominant brand. • A mature and proven product. We are agnostic to industry, geography, and whether founders stay or go. We are headquartered in San Francisco, USA, and we have investors interested in locations across the world.
Background: We are a lower mid-market software-focused private equity firm, leveraging deep operational and commercial experience to create enduring market value for the benefit of our investors, founders, and their companies.
7.2 / 10
Toronto
Locations
North America + 1 more
Industries
Analytics Software + 11 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 10 Mn
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Managing Director, Zachert Private Equity (Zachert Private Equity GmbH)

PE Firm in Grünheide (Mark), Germany

Interests: A sale of a subsidiary that no longer fits the strategy is mostly more efficient than its independent liquidation. This is the case whenever liquidation costs are higher than the income from the sale of assets. A potential conflict with employees, the works council or labour unions will also be omitted. A sale can also be used for an advantage in the press (Independent continuation of business while preserving jobs was made possible through the sale” versus “job loss and protests on the factory shut- down). We can realize deals within several weeks. We generally take majority shareholdings, as we want to share as active shareholders in shaping the development of the companies under our management and also want to be able to act in a potential crisis situation. Our target companies ideally fulfil the following participation criteria: • Excellent market position in a niche market. • Company background with a long tradition, leading in terms of the band and/or products. • Exclusively “old economy”, preferably with corporate group history. • Experienced management team or the tangible possibility to install such Additionally, there should be an experienced employee base with low fluctuation. • The operative business continues, high fluctuation among customers and/or suppliers has not begun yet. • Sales revenues of 10 million euro or more are earned, the financial result is making a loss and a restructuring process has not been initiated yet.
Background: We take over incorporated companies with negative contribution margins for the short term from corporate groups or owners, who do not want to get involved in restructuring efforts of their own. We apply a cross-sectoral and cross-border approach, even for complex international takeovers and initial situations. It can be expected based on our special focus on loss-making companies that the implementation will be swift, professional and discrete. Among our investors are select single family offices, private investors and private equity funds. Transactions can be reviewed on short notice and be realized by means of equity. The registered office of the company is located in Grünheide (Mark), 45 minutes away from the centre of Berlin and in Manhattan (New York).
8.7 / 10
Locations
North America + 10 more
Industries
Automotive Accessories + 35 more
Investment Size
USD 55 K - 13 Mn
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Founder, Quotidian Capital

VC Firm in New York City, USA

Interests: We partner with founders transforming large industries with software. Early investors in Cruise Automation, Tapad, Bench Accounting and a host of other companies.
Background: We are a pre-seed, pre-product and pre-traction investors in NY companies. Established in the year 2010.
8.1 / 10
Locations
New York
Industries
Aircraft Equipment Wholesale + 6 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 10 Mn
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Interests: We are a professional software company looking for funds or investors.
Background: An entrepreneur, skilled with a heavy focus on providing identification, analysis, and resolution to software-related applications.
6.2 / 10
Locations
Syria + 1 more
Industries
Online Marketplace + 5 more
Investment Size
USD 5 K - 50 K
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Technical Advisor, AR2 LLC

PE Firm in USA

Interests: Approach To Target Acquisition Selection; - US New Co for manufacturing, electronics & business services. - Prefer to participate through entire investment cycle; due diligence to organic / inorganic growth to exit. - Low capex businesses. - Prefer transactions without real estate involved. - Businesses near capacity ceiling can be acceptable. - Maintain business name and location (if needed) post-close. - Leveraging our network of investors to define and execute the right transaction structure. - we are a hands-on firm, that designates on of our team members as post-close CEO and operating team; hence we are open to 6-9 month transitions with current management.
Background: We are a Michigan based Investment Management firm (start: Jan-2015) - Group of Operating Executives, not PE spun-off professionals focused on value creation. - Members have managed complex multi-country businesses ($200M to $1.5B) - Raised $50m VC funds for startups; restructured venture debts. - Thesis-driven approach to manufacturing & business services; not only machining, & fabrication, but also advanced manufacturing (composites, electrical and electronics), mechanical services & holistic consulting services.
7.6 / 10
Locations
USA + 4 more
Industries
Asset Management + 18 more
Investment Size
USD 120 K - 60 Mn
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Managing Partner, CE Capital Partners, LLC

Search Fund in Mumbai, India

Interests: - Operating earnings more than INR 7 Crore (USD 1 Million) - History of being cashflow positive. - Potential to grow organically. - Recurring or contractual revenues.
Background: The company was established by two dedicated entrepreneurs to identify, transform, and grow small and mature businesses. We are supported by a number of talented entrepreneurs and world-class investors with deep experience investing in, growing, and operating successful companies. The promoters reside in the US & the company is operational and HQ in the US. They are in India currently due to the recent healthcare issues.
7.4 / 10
Locations
India + 12 more
Industries
Automotive Accessories + 55 more
Investment Size
USD 2.4 Mn - 60 Mn
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Investment Manager, Spring Capital

VC Firm in Tallinn, Estonia

Interests: - We're targeting SMEs that are already generating EBITDA positive financial results (or are quite close to breakeven) and make from a few hundred thousand to couple million euros in revenue. - We are generally open to different sectors, but companies providing services (such as agencies or consulting firms) are probably not a match, as they are very talent-focused. - The common factor is that we look to invest in growing businesses that have already made quite a good name in their own niche and have ambitions to grow further.
Background: We invest in small and midsize businesses. Total fund size is €15M. We are investors with a long term view. We seek to stay in companies for approximately 5-7 years. In addition to investing in your company, we also help in strategy making and achieving operational excellence.
8.2 / 10
Locations
Riga + 4 more
Industries
HVAC + 5 more
Investment Size
USD 330 K - 770 K
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Partner, Rock Island Capital

PE Firm in Oak Brook, USA

Interests: We are interested in investing in businesses in the ISP and telecommunications sectors in Hutchinson. The businesses must meet certain requirements in order to be considered.
Background: We are experienced ISP investors interested in new acquisitions.
8.1 / 10
Locations
Hutchinson
Industries
ISPs + 1 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 10 Mn
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Partner, Sabre Partners Private Equity

PE Firm in Mumbai, India

Interests: Professional management, potential to scale and profitability. Our focus areas are Financials and Healthcare including Fintech and Healthtech. We help our portfolio companies with talent acquisition, strategic business alliances, access to debt market, prepare for an IPO, strengthen corporate governance, thereby creating value for promoters as well as its investors.
Background: We are a Mumbai based private equity fund that has invested more than INR 1,300 cr across industries like financial services, healthcare, etc. We have made 17 investments so far and and exited 11. We usually exit in 4 to 5 years.
7.6 / 10
Locations
Singapore + 7 more
Industries
Brooms, Brushes and Dustpans + 19 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 6 Mn
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Intern, Surge Private Equity

PE Firm in Dallas, USA

Interests: At our private equity firm, we are looking to invest in a variety of industries across the United States and Rosario, without any restriction on industry type. Our primary focus is on companies with EBITDA of 3 million and low-capital-intensive operations as we strategically seek opportunities across various sectors.
Background: We are a reputable private equity firm with an established track record of success in investing and managing companies. Our dedicated team is focused on acquiring and developing high-potential businesses, providing them with strategic guidance and support to fuel their growth and success. With a commitment to delivering exceptional returns for our investors, we strive to identify and capitalize on lucrative investment opportunities in various industries.
7.4 / 10
Locations
USA + 1 more
Industries
Cable Service + 31 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 300 Mn
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Managing Partner, RYSE Asset Management LLP

VC Firm in London, UK

Interests: We are interested in scalable and profitable healthcare businesses, including pharmacies, home healthcare, and various clinics for acquisition. Preferred businesses are within Europe and show strong potential for growth and sustainability while innovating or serving unique niches in the healthcare sector.
Background: We are one of Europe’s leading healthcare investors. We identify and swiftly grow innovative early-stage companies that have the potential to change lives.
8.4 / 10
Locations
Europe + 1 more
Industries
Dentist Clinics + 6 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 12.5 Mn
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Interests: - recurring revenue model. - high cash flow conversion. - 10%+ EBITDA margins. - anti-cyclical industries.
Background: I am a CFA and I recently founded an investment firm backed by a group of successful entrepreneurs and institutional investors. I am looking to acquire a control position in a strong Canadian lower-middle market company. My previous experience includes several years in the investment team of a large Canadian middle-market private equity firm, as well as experience at a hedge fund and distressed M&A for a global advisory firm.
7.4 / 10
Locations
Canada
Industries
Manpower Security + 3 more
Investment Size
USD 750 K - 7.5 Mn
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