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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.

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).

Background: IDG Ventures India is a leading India-focused technology venture capital fund. The fund is part of IDG Ventures, a global network of technology venture funds with more than US$4 billion under management, over 200 investee companies and 10 offices across Asia and North America. The fund's lead investor and sponsor is the International Data Group (IDG, the world's largest IT media company. By combining the IDG platform - an unparalleled combination of global technology publishing, market research (IDC, and conferences / exhibition resources - with years of hands-on experience in company building, IDG Ventures India helps its investee companies understand their markets better and penetrate them faster than their competition.

Background: IDG Ventures India is a leading India-focused technology venture capital fund. The fund is part of IDG Ventures, a global network of technology venture funds with more than US$4 billion under management, over 200 investee companies and 10 offices across Asia and North America. The fund's lead investor and sponsor is the International Data Group (IDG, the world's largest IT media company. By combining the IDG platform - an unparalleled combination of global technology publishing, market research (IDC, and conferences / exhibition resources - with years of hands-on experience in company building, IDG Ventures India helps its investee companies understand their markets better and penetrate them faster than their competition.

Background: We are an alternative investment group with expertise in cross-border transactions. The firm is led by an energetic, collaborative core leadership team with a proven track record of successful partnerships, theme development, sourcing, investments, and investment and risk management. Our private equity strategy is focused on investments in technology-driven companies. Our industry expertise in the software and technology business enables unique qualifications in our transactions. I live in Spain with the US number.

Background: I am the founder of a leading packaging company in the U. S. , specializing in the beverage sector. Our extensive experience with Japanese equipment suppliers has not only enhanced our operations but also instilled a profound respect for Japanese business practices and innovation. In light of the current economic shifts and yen devaluation, I see a strategic opportunity for investment in Japan. I am particularly interested in a partnership with a growth-oriented, reputable Japanese company. With the support of our family office, we are prepared to contribute substantial resources and energy to foster growth and expand our collective capabilities in the Japanese market. I look forward to the possibility of working together and would be delighted to discuss how we can combine our strengths for a prosperous future.

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.

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.

Background: A private equity firm which owns and controls Ohio Transmission Corporation (OTC). Company place has been in business since 1997 and has partnered with OTC since 2015. We possess the ability to work on your timeline to ensure an efficient process through diligence, letter of intent, and definitive transaction documentation. We have made over 60 investments in portfolio companies and specialize in industrial manufacturing, distribution and industrial services. Recent acquisitions by Ohio Transmission under our ownership: 2018 — Crimson Electric, Inc. (founded 1954) 2017 — PK Controls, Inc. (founded 1996) 2017 — Tri-Power MPT, Inc. (founded 1954) 2017 — Argo International LLC (founded 1952) 2016—C & C Industrial Sales, LLC (founded 1977) 2016—Midway Industrial Supply (founded in 1955) & Contrast Equipment (founded in 1923) 2016—PumpTek, LLC (founded 1999) 2015—Buckeye Pumps (founded 1983)

Background: Investment professional focussing on opportunities in consumer internet, mobile technology and vertical SaaS.

Background: We are a PE firm in process to set up our company in the US (in Texas). We acquire family owned businesses to improve their business model, technology and financial structure.

Background: I work as an analyst in a private equity firm. We are a private equity firm that invests in, manages, and builds lower middle market manufacturing, industrial, and distribution businesses.

Background: We are a leading private equity firm specializing in minority and majority investments in growth-oriented, lower middle-market consumer products / services companies based in emerging Asia that aim to enhance the life quality of millions of people. We operate out of offices in India, China and Switzerland.

Background: Operationally focused Private Equity focused on the lower middle market.

Background: A private investment company that partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to invest in smaller middle-market businesses. In addition to offering capital, we are active partners in our portfolio companies throughout the tasks of strategy, activities and finance.