William Thorndike

Johns Creek Partners (JCP) focuses on the acquisition and management of existing small to medium-sized manufacturing and service companies that are located in the continental US. The firm is particularly interested in manufacturing and service companies in the following areas: healthcare, wellness, new media and other growing or relatively stable industries. They seek to invest in companies with products or services that provide significant value-added to customers. JCP targets the acquisition of companies with transaction sizes of $5 million to $30 million. They invest in companies with revenues of $5 million to $30 million, EBITDA of $1million to $6 million and EBITDA margins of at least 15%. In addition, companies should have strong balance sheets with low debt. JCP looks for market-leading companies with strong growth potential, recurring revenues, diverse customer bases with high retention rates and a history of stable, profitable operations. Companies must have at least 5 years or profitable operations and a strong reputation within their industry. JCP's objective is to partner with existing companies by offering liquidity and providing growth capital infusions ensure continuity and long-term growth. The firm purchases companies at fair market value. They do not invest in distressed situations, start-ups or companies that have not yet attained profitability.

Geminus Capital Partners seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United States primarily on the East Coast with revenues ranging from USD 10 million to 40 million and EBITDA ranging from USD 3 million to 10 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing and service. It provides financing for buyout capital requirement.

Provides online academic networks services

Builds, owns and manages wireless infrastructure

Provides life, health and medical insurance & investment services

Capital pool company

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University

Publishes adult non-fiction and children's books

Housatonic Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of technology, business services, communications and healthcare. It provides financing for growth, minority recapitalization and buyout transactions with an investment size of USD 10 - 50 million. It acquires minority interest and takes seats on the board of directors.

Provides septic, waste and wastewater treatment services

Operates television stations

Provides security hosting and disaster recovery solutions

Cultivates and distributes a wide range of flowers & houseplants

Megunticook Management focuses on investments in very early-stage media, communications, business services and technology companies. The firm is particularly interested in the following areas: (1) electronic delivery of products and services (2) niche opportunities in wired and wireless communication (3) tools that support gathering data and marketing directly to targeted customer groups (4) technology that integrates non-compatible information sources (5) services and products that facilitate electronic commerce, particularly on the business-business side and (6) unique niche content for the electronic world. Megunticook Management often provides the first venture funding that their portfolio companies receive. Initial investments range from $500,000 to $3 million and the firm typically maintains a reserve for follow-on investments. They are the lead investor in most of their investments, but may also co-invest with other institutional investors that are known to the firm and share their investment philosophy.

Venatus Capital Partners seeks investment opportunities in middle-market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies with revenues ranging from $10 - $30 million, EBITDA of $1 - $4 million, defensible market position and strong management teams. It seeks controlling investments in privately held companies and provides financing for buyout transactions.

Provides data management and storage services

Provides elderly care and treatment services

Develops and acquires wireless communications towers

Provides health and beauty products

Operates as investment holding company

WEP invest in lower-middle market companies located in the Eastern and Southeastern United States. The fund focuses on companies with revenues of USD 5 - 50 million, EBITDA of USD 2 - 10 million and transaction value up to USD 50 million. It targets companies operating on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for growth and buyout transactions.

Mammoth Equity Partners invests in middle-market companies located in the United States primarily in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington with an EBITDA of USD 2 to 6 million and revenues of USD 5 to 75 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare services, pharmaceutical services, business services, business process outsourcing (BPO), light manufacturing and distribution. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements and also makes majority investments.

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University

Ariol Capital is an active manager which invests in Europe middle market companies revenues between EUR 5-60 million. It participates in buyout capital requirements. Ariol Capital focuses on sectors such as packaging and containers.

Business and assets related to Australian record management services

Provides information management solutions

Provides bituminous coal mining services

Acquires, builds and grows enterprise software businesses

Provides investment management services

Functions as an investment holding company

Provides investment services

Manufactures lubricant additives, fire retardants and safety products

Part of Housatonic Management Co., Inc., Housatonic Partners is a private equity investment firm that invests in growing, profitable businesses with highly recurring revenue. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded in 1994 by William Nicholas Thorndike.