Investors

ADEC Private Equity is a family investment firm focused on direct investments in small, privately owned businesses and third-party sponsored private equity funds. The firm provides capital to acquisition entrepreneurs and independent sponsors pursuing lower middle market transactions.

SMBJunction is a capital connector platform that matches SMB entrepreneurs and sponsors with accredited investors for business acquisitions. The network includes 550+ accredited investors with $400M+ in available capital, focusing on investments between $100K-$5M for SBA self-funded acquisitions, independent sponsors, and search funds with typical enterprise values ranging from $1M to $50M.

Apex Fund Group operates as an investment group founded by entrepreneurs Linh Tran (25+ years financial services, ETA expert) and David Madden (Georgia Tech MBA, online marketplace founder), offering debt and equity for entrepreneurial acquisitions. The duo evolved from managing an informal investment club to establishing formal fund structures serving entrepreneurs and investors in the ETA space.

Jamestown Capital invests in established lower middle market businesses, delivering both capital and technological expertise to drive growth and operational improvements. The firm prioritizes long-term value creation through hands-on engagement and data-driven strategies, focusing on businesses with proven track records.

Hise Group invests in search funds, partnering with entrepreneurial leaders in the U.S. and Canada to acquire and operate small to mid-sized businesses. The firm provides equity capital and mentorship throughout the acquisition and operating phases.

Slack Water Capital specializes in partnering with acquisition entrepreneurs to acquire and grow small businesses. The firm provides equity capital and operational support to self-funded searchers and independent sponsors.

Martell Capital Partners is a Miami-based private equity firm that provides investment opportunities for entrepreneurs acquiring small to mid-sized businesses. The firm focuses on partnering with acquisition entrepreneurs in the lower middle market.

SIG Partners is an investment firm dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs in acquiring and growing exceptional businesses. The firm provides equity capital and strategic support to acquisition entrepreneurs in the lower middle market.

SMB Invest is a marketplace platform that connects accredited investors with acquisition entrepreneurs and independent sponsors who are seeking capital to purchase established small and medium-sized businesses. The platform curates deal opportunities across various industries in the US and Canada, focusing on predictable, cash-flowing business models with proven profitability rather than startups or venture-style investments. SMB Invest streamlines the investment process by offering investors access to vetted acquisition opportunities while helping entrepreneurs and sponsors secure the equity funding needed to close their deals, targeting the lower middle market where competition from traditional private equity is more limited.

SMB Investor Network provides searchers and acquisition entrepreneurs access to a pre-qualified network of over 500 accredited investors, advisors, and family offices specifically interested in SMB acquisitions. The platform offers searchers a streamlined way to connect with investors who are ready to invest with a $10k minimum check size, eliminating the need to cold-call potential investors and providing access to capital sources already educated about and committed to the SMB acquisition space.

Operating-focused private equity firm specializing in lower middle-market investments across the Sunbelt region, targeting strong growth-oriented companies as well as undervalued or distressed opportunities in infrastructure, manufacturing, consumer products, and business services.

Mission Support Partners invests in and partners with search funds to acquire and grow small businesses within the aerospace, defense, and government services sectors. The firm brings sector-specific expertise and capital to acquisition entrepreneurs targeting these industries.