Private Equity Firms in California
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Associate, CKC-Partners
PE Firm in California, USA
Interests:
Strong earnings, strong management team, growth opportunities.
Background: Operationally focused Private Equity focused on the lower middle market.
Locations
California + 1 more
Industries
Food Processing + 7 more
Associate, West Lane Capital
PE Firm in Beverly Hills, USA
Interests:
Actively pursuing investment opportunities in companies where we can add value and help the business grow over time. We realize the importance of management in any business and look to partner with current or new management teams in order to improve the overall performance of the business and enhance value. We also know that companies often need time to achieve their complete potential and we are very patient investors with no set transaction time horizon. In our investment strategy, we are very flexible and can tailor investments to satisfy all parties requirements.
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.
Locations
California + 1 more
Industries
Cosmetics + 7 more
CEO, Steelpoint Capital Partners
PE Firm in Carlsbad, USA
Interests:
We typically invest in middle market companies and partner with companies, at any stage of their growth. We can move quickly on both due diligence and closing.
Background: Investment company headquartered in San Diego, California. We focus on both consumer and non consumer companies and have made several investments in the past.
Locations
California
Industries
Automotive Accessories + 18 more
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CEO, Steelpoint Capital Partners
PE Firm in Carlsbad, USA
Interests:
We typically invest in middle market companies and partner with companies, at any stage of their growth. We can move quickly on both due diligence and closing.
Background: Investment company headquartered in San Diego, California. We focus on both consumer and non consumer companies and have made several investments in the past.
Locations
California
Industries
Automotive Accessories + 18 more
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.
Locations
California
Industries
Cosmetics + 1 more
Analyst
PE Firm in Los Angeles, USA
Interests:
Metal fabrication/any metal companies that are in local. Would like to understand the business model and the CIM.
Background: I am an analyst at a private equity firm specializing in investments in high-growth companies. We are an owner/operator group that buys and grows industrial businesses.
Locations
San Diego
Industries
Fabricated Metal Products + 2 more
Partner, Xenon Partners
PE Firm in San Francisco, USA
Interests:
Only want to buyout a B2B SaaS business.
Background: We work closely with many of the most successful modern software companies by providing extensive operational experience in growth marketing, sales, design, product development. We have provided capital and operational know-how to more than 25 software and technology companies.
Locations
USA + 13 more
Industries
Analytics Software + 4 more
Principal, Banneker Partners
PE Firm in San Francisco, USA
Interests:
Enterprise software companies between $1-50M of annual revenue.
Background: We were established to help founders and management teams build great companies by leveraging our experience investing and operating some of the most successful software companies in the world.
Locations
USA + 1 more
Industries
Application Software + 3 more
Principal, Capitas Partners
PE Firm in Los Angeles, USA
Interests:
- Managed Services Provider that gives small to medium enterprises outsourced IT Support with the following focus.
- Primary focus: network support, LAN oversight, help desk, client computer & IT configuration assessment / consulting, remote access support, repairs for hardware and software, installation, troubleshooting hardware and software, data / back-up recovery, firewall, wiring, email management etc.
- Secondary focus: cloud computing & support, SAAS / software resale (e. g, Microsoft Certified Products, Quickbooks etc, hardware reselling etc.
- Healthy, loyal customer base under recurring service level agreements.
- $1M – $4M+ in annual sales.
- Can consider smaller and larger opportunities on a case-by-case basis.
- Cash Flow Positive.
Background: We are an operationally focused fund with equity and debt capital in place, targeting the acquisition of Managed Service Providers in the greater Los Angeles area. Our Principals come from Investment Banking, Business Development and Sales / Marketing backgrounds.
We are unique from other buyers, as we plan to retain and keep employees after an acquisition. We are not after just want a book of business rather want to acquire a team & infrastructure as well; are flexible and able to allow the seller to exit fully after 6mnths – 1-year transition and still have upside potential in the business. Our experience allows for creative deal / tax structuring to allow for optimal value for sellers.
Please contact for more information. Referrals that result in a transaction will be compensated and direct outreach from company founders are encouraged.
Locations
North America
Industries
Private Equity + 5 more
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.
Locations
USA + 4 more
Industries
Asset Management + 18 more
Partner, Rockwood Equity
PE Firm in USA
Interests:
Looking for B2B businesses in the US or Canada only with.
Background: We are a long-standing private equity firm in the lower middle market with committed capital funds that invests in privately-owned businesses.
Locations
USA
Industries
Aerospace & Defense + 4 more
Entrepreneur In Residence, NextGen Growth Partners
PE Firm in Chicago, USA
Interests:
Looking for a company in a growing industry with an attractive revenue model. The business should be asset-light with greater than 80% customer retention.
Background: Our organization trusts in contributing for development. We have a history of stable incomes and benefits.
Locations
California + 2 more
Industries
BPOs + 5 more
Business Development, ESW Capital
PE Firm in New York City, USA
Interests:
My firm is currently interested in acquiring companies that are primarily focused in the business software and IT services industry spanning the spectrum from SMB through Enterprise.
Background: We are based in Texas and specifically focuses on buying, strengthening, then growing mature business software companies.
Locations
USA + 16 more
Industries
Application Software + 20 more
Manager, Riveria (Riveria Investment Group)
PE Firm in New York City, USA
Interests:
As a private equity firm, we are interested in investing in companies in the fire protection industry, especially those located in the Temecula area. We are looking for businesses with strong EBITDA and revenue performance to partner with and support their growth.
Background: We are a private equity firm with a focus on investing in and partnering with high-growth potential companies.
Locations
Temecula
Industries
Fire Protection
Director, Longwater Opportunities
PE Firm in Dallas, USA
Interests:
- Family owned, US-based, differentiated products, manufacturers, or value-added distributors.
- We are primarily interested in acquiring a pet care products business, but we are also interested in the pharmaceutical or food & beverage sectors.
Background: We are a 12 year old private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas. We are actively looking to acquire a specialty pet product business in the US.
Locations
USA
Industries
Nutraceuticals + 6 more
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