Equity

Entrepreneurial Capital invests $300k-$2M (prefers $500k-$1.5M) in self-funded searchers acquiring stable, profitable small businesses, founded by Grant who transitioned from serial entrepreneur (10 startups, 2 exits) to successful searcher after acquiring SEO firm Lexigate. The fund provides capital and entrepreneurial guidance through a Preferred Searcher Program offering free pre-LOI support, hands-on assistance, and post-close partnership as patient capital focused on long-term relationships.

Miramar Equity Partners is the private equity arm of Miramar Holdings, a family office based in Dallas. The firm invests in lower middle market acquisitions, providing equity capital to entrepreneurs and independent sponsors.

ETA Funding Partners is a managed investment fund that provides equity capital to self-funded searchers closing business acquisitions. The firm deploys checks of $200K-$400K to bridge the equity gap on deals with $750K+ EBITDA, targeting B2B services, home services, distribution, and light manufacturing. The team brings experience across operations, investing, and M&A, with post-close operational support.

Old Line Equity Partners focuses on the lower middle market, targeting businesses with $1M to $10M in EBITDA. The firm provides equity capital to acquisition entrepreneurs and independent sponsors pursuing small business acquisitions.

SMB Angels is an operator-led investment community that partners experienced operators with strategic capital to acquire and grow profitable small businesses across America. They focus on disciplined, long-term value creation in recession-resistant companies with strong fundamentals, targeting businesses with $2M+ enterprise value and $700k+ EBITDA in sectors like home services, healthcare services, light industrial, and IT managed services.

Penstock Equity is a Birmingham, Michigan-based provider of equity capital focused exclusively on independent sponsor-led transactions. Founded in 2022, they invest $1-5M in minority equity positions for lower middle market business acquisitions.

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.

Shareholder Ventures provides $250,000 to $750,000 equity investments to acquisition entrepreneurs buying $3-12 million small businesses using SBA 7(a) financing, addressing the succession crisis facing aging business owners. Led by CEO Jordan Fliegel, who serves on the Center for American Entrepreneurship's Entrepreneurs Council, Shardholder Ventures offers deal screening, early diligence assistance, and post-close advisory support including back-office resources and operator networks.

Smash VC invests in small to medium-sized business acquisitions, providing equity capital to self-funded searchers and independent sponsors. The firm focuses on SMB deals in the lower middle market.

Abstrakt Capital is a private equity firm that partners with self-funded searchers to acquire high-quality small businesses. The firm provides equity capital and operational support to acquisition entrepreneurs pursuing lower middle market deals.

PROX Capital Group is a private investment firm founded in 2019, dedicated to partnering with businesses to provide access to capital and build solutions for sustainable growth. The firm invests in acquisition entrepreneurs and small business buyers.

Maven Equity Partners is a private equity firm exclusively focused on the search fund asset class, partnering with talented entrepreneurs to source, acquire, and grow small businesses. The firm takes a customized approach with each entrepreneur and provides assistance when needed, seeking to compound capital at attractive rates over the long-term by helping to build great companies while offering mentorship and strategic guidance throughout the search and acquisition process.