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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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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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Managing Partner And Co Founder, LDA Capital

PE Firm in Madrid, Spain

Interests: We acquire lower-middle market businesses across SaaS, technology-enabled services, and data intelligence products and services. Forging deep partnerships with management at our portfolio companies, we support growth and efficiency within our businesses through the execution of the strategic value creation levers identified for each company within the portfolio. We assist companies to grow organically through our system that combines process improvement, technical innovation, and investment in leadership. We acquire businesses where our expertise can be a catalyst for value creation. Our investment criteria: Software or tech-enabled services businesses with recurring revenues. Software/service is critical to the client’s business. Revenue of $3M to $10M. Proven product-market fit, demonstrated by strong customer retention. Opportunity to accelerate top-line growth. A defined path for 20%+ profit margins. Established and proven management team.
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.
8.2 / 10
Locations
USA + 2 more
Industries
M&A Advisory + 2 more
Investment Size
USD 106 K - 5.3 Mn
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Managing Partner And Co Founder, LDA Capital

PE Firm in Madrid, Spain

Interests: We acquire lower-middle market businesses across SaaS, technology-enabled services, and data intelligence products and services. Forging deep partnerships with management at our portfolio companies, we support growth and efficiency within our businesses through the execution of the strategic value creation levers identified for each company within the portfolio. We assist companies to grow organically through our system that combines process improvement, technical innovation, and investment in leadership. We acquire businesses where our expertise can be a catalyst for value creation. Our investment criteria: Software or tech-enabled services businesses with recurring revenues. Software/service is critical to the client’s business. Revenue of $3M to $10M. Proven product-market fit, demonstrated by strong customer retention. Opportunity to accelerate top-line growth. A defined path for 20%+ profit margins. Established and proven management team.
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.
8.2 / 10
Madrid
Locations
USA + 2 more
Industries
M&A Advisory + 2 more
Investment Size
USD 106 K - 5.3 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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Vice President, Irving Place Capital

PE Firm in New York City, USA

Interests: Free cash flow, high return on invested capital, robust end markets and strong market position.
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)
8.1 / 10
Locations
USA + 1 more
Industries
Asphalt Manufacturing + 22 more
Investment Size
USD 1 Mn - 100 Mn
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Senior Analyst, Capvent

PE Firm in Bangalore, India

Interests: Want to look at companies operating mostly in Consumer Space - Wellness & Spa, FMCG Companies, Ready to Eat, Organic Food, etc.
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.
7.8 / 10
Locations
Asia + 2 more
Industries
Food Ingredients + 7 more
Investment Size
USD 1 Mn - 15 Mn
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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.
7.1 / 10
Locations
USA + 1 more
Industries
Food Processing + 7 more
Investment Size
USD 2 Mn - 25 Mn
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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.
7.7 / 10
Locations
USA + 1 more
Industries
Cosmetics + 7 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 50 Mn
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Investment Manager, Arc Capital LLC (Part of EFM Capital)

PE Firm in Austin, USA

Interests: - Want to invest in companies in technology, industrial, agro, retail, and manufacturing industries. - We have done investments in Mexico and our goal is to look for US companies which in a first step want to broaden their market in Mexico with our operations and clients, and in a period of 12 months shows increased sales and added value, conduct a sale of the US and Mexican business, in the US with the merged markets and clients.
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.
8.7 / 10
Locations
USA + 7 more
Industries
Asphalt Manufacturing + 41 more
Investment Size
USD 10 Mn - 50 Mn
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Analyst, Blackford Capital

PE Firm in Grand Rapids, USA

Interests: Interested in learning more about the highly profitable, rapidly growing, kitchen & bath wholesaler, manufacturer & distributor.
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.
8.3 / 10
Locations
USA + 1 more
Industries
Bags Manufacturing + 23 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 40 Mn
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Chief Operating Officer, White Wolf Capital

PE Firm in North Palm Beach, USA

Interests: Through our buy & build acquisition strategy, we are operationally focused value investors looking to accelerate growth and assist firms scale. We typically prefer situations where sellers are willing to retain a meaningful equity stake thereby creating a true partnership dynamic. The company should have revenues of revenues of USD $20 million to USD $200 million and EBITDA of up to USD $20 million.
Background: We are a private equity firm specialising in management buyouts, recapitalizations, and investments in premier middle market companies. We are seeking for opportunities in North American companies. Manufacturing, business services, information technology, security, aerospace, and defence are some of the areas that people want to work in.
8.4 / 10
Locations
USA + 3 more
Industries
Building Contractors + 12 more
Investment Size
USD 4 Mn - 150 Mn
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Operations Manager, BlueHill Asset Management

PE Firm in Singapore, Singapore

Interests: We look into startups who are in the late seed, early growth to Series A funding stages. Our key areas of focus are cloud, mobility, big data, analytics. Potential startups are required to go through stringent due diligence processes before funding execution.
Background: We provide bespoke and discreet sourcing services for project financing, venture capital and private equity investments. Project Financing and Private Equity. We provide and arrange project and private equity funding to established companies across strategic markets, notably in the real estate sector. We partner with leading corporate management teams and institutional investors to deliver and finance attractive investment opportunities. Venture Capital. We aim to invest in small to medium businesses with clear, distinct advantages and defensible market positions leading to significant growth and strong exit potential. We support bold, passionate entrepreneurs with strong management teams to create value, strengthen their businesses and build great companies. Leadership. Our team consists of talented and globally connected professionals who have extensive experience in investment, management, private equity, venture capital and incubation. Our team leverages its knowledge, connections, network and support to assist our partners and portfolio companies in seizing new opportunities for substantial growth.
7.9 / 10
Locations
Asia + 12 more
Industries
Ecommerce Websites + 8 more
Investment Size
USD 186 K - 740 K
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Principal, Gaja Capital

PE Firm in Mumbai, India

Interests: Mid-sized growth companies with an India focus.
Background: Mid-market growth PE firm, currently investing from a US$ 240 million fund.
8 / 10
Locations
India + 2 more
Industries
Consulting + 21 more
Investment Size
USD 1.2 Mn - 30 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.
8 / 10
Locations
Singapore + 7 more
Industries
Brooms, Brushes and Dustpans + 19 more
Investment Size
Upto USD 6 Mn
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