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Venture West Partners (www.VentureWestPartners.com) provides capital for middle market companies for growth, management buyouts, mergers and acquisition opportunities and capacity expansion. We take minority or majority positions in companies with revenues of $10 million to $150 million that are EBITDA positive, have positive indices trends, and strong management teams. Although opportunistic and industry agnostic, we are particularly interested in opportunities in;• Consumer Packaged Goods• Financial Services• SaaS & Tech-enables Services• Healthcare Services• Manufacturing & Distribution• Automotive• Environmental PackagingLed by a group of industry veterans with many years of transactional, financial and management experience in a wide variety of industries and situations, all of our principals have founded, grown and sold many businesses themselves, and understand the many challenges and opportunities middle and lower middle market companies face every day; allowing us to help provide strategic guidance and management support for our portfolio companies.

Denver, Co, Us

Business consulting firm with a broad range of experience in a variety of industries, helping companies identify their core business opportunities and strategically position themselves to take advantage of developing business and consumer trends. Experts at expansion, growth and solving challenges in multi-faceted, fast-paced complex environments; maximizing profitability and efficiency; providing operational and organizational analysis and improvement implementation for individual businesses and Private Equity firms. Provide Potential Assessment, Due Diligence, Operational, Strategic and Management Analysis for institutional investors seeking in-depth research on existing and potential portfolio companies. Fill Interim Executive roles, Board of Directors Leadership and Director representation. Learn more at: www.HayCorp.net.

Denver, Us

Operating Partner for this middle market Private Equity Firm that sponsors operating company investments in management buyouts, growth capital, mergers and acquisitions, platform investments and roll-ups. Focusing on companies with solid operating histories, financial performance and growth; Explorer partners capital with solid operators to provide the equity and talent to foster growth and build world class organizations.

Lakewood, Co, Us

1bg is a SaaS company with two operating divisions. ServiceCore provides a comprehensive next-gen software platform that services the waste operations, plumbing, HVAC and similar service industries; providing complete back-of-the-house services including scheduling, mapping, route management, inventory, accounting and billing, CRM and other services. 1WasteProfiling provides complete compliance, regulatory and filing software for waste landfill operations and hauling operations; servicing some of the largest organizations in the industry.

South Bend, Indiana, Us

Independent Director and Finance Chair for Dienen Inc., an employee owned business that is the parent company for Surestep, a manufacturer of orthotic and prosthetic products; and Transcend Orthotics & Prosthetics, a multi-unit full-service orthotic and prosthetic practice chain for pediatric patients.

Denver, Co, Us

Lakeshore Talent is a regional Staffing, Recruiting and Payrolling services company with offices in Denver and Chicago. Lakeshore is a peer-to-peer platform for recruiting professionals where teams of experienced Agents are incentivized to collaborate and create the best hiring outcomes and experiences for their Companies and Candidates. Providing services to a wide variety of blue chip companies spanning multiple industries, Lakeshore is is unique in offering full benefits to its Candidates.

Board of Advisors to this strategic cost reduction and growth advisory firm. Ascent Advisers is a national consulting practice of CPAs, ERISA Attorneys, Benefits Consultants, Certified Health Coaches and Insurance Actuaries with a one of a kind employer expense reduction and growth consultancy practice.

Wheat Ridge, Co, Us

An icon in the industry, Applejack Wine & Spirits is one of the premier wine and spirits retailers in the country. With over 14,000 SKUs, Applejack is known for its comprehensive selection of wines, specialty liquors and beer. Lead development of platform organization, management development and strategy for growth and expansion. Direct Board activities, compliance, regulatory and structural guidance.

Operating Partner and Director for this private equity firm with over $1 billion under management. Led portfolio operating companies, Board leadership and guidance, and held various C-level positions within portfolios. Set strategy, oversee growth and guide direction of multiple companies in a wide variety of industries.

Boulder, Co, Us

Boulder Ice Cream is a regional, all-organic, super-premium ice cream, gelato, sorbet and frozen yogurt manufacturer made at the base of the Flatirons in Boulder, Colorado. The company manufactures premium, organic ice cream, sorbet, gelato, and frozen yogurts in a variety of specialty flavors. Boulder Homemade products are sold through major national grocery chains, food service & restaurant companies, as well as direct to consumers under its Boulder Ice Cream, Figo! Organic Gelato, and Yoki Bliss frozen yogurt brands. Senior member of Board of Directors representing largest financial investor.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Symbius Medical is a full service national home medical supplier of Urological, Incontinence, Ostomy and Wound Care, Diabetic Supplies and Nutritional Services; as well as a regional provider of Respiratory & Oxygen Care, Sleep Therapy, and Durable Medical Equipment. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Symbius Medical has offices in 7 states and sales representatives throughout the country. As CEO and Chairman, led the development of a local distributor to a major platform company, initiated electronic records, inventory and financial systems; and built a solid management team for expansion. Opened offices in 7 states and built a nation-wide sales organization, increasing sales and margins through challenging changes in regulatory and competitive bidding landscape.

Fresno, Ca, Us

Actagro is a leading national developer, manufacturer and distributor of environmentally friendly plant nutrients with manufacturing facilities in California and Arkansas. Actagro’s products increase crops’ utilization of nutrients, help release nutrients already present in the soil, improve soil crumb, moisture retention and maximize overall nutrient application while increasing crop quality and yields. Company tripled in revenue from a niche manufacturer to a national powerhouse. Validated efficacy, completed roll out of national distribution and built second eastern based manufacturing facility.

A Founder, Director and CEO for this rapidly growing, innovative healthcare company, considered to be one of the top 5 in the country. SmartCare offers minor acute care medical services provided by physician extenders within retail hosts including Wal-Mart (drug stores, grocery stores & mass merchandisers), operating 7 days a week, nights and weekends. Led all aspects of concept development, design, consumer research, medical contracting and licensure. Successfully opened locations across the country with a variety of national chains. Sold company and helped integrate operations with new organization.

Served as a founding partner, President and Vice Chairman for this home technology integration company providing services including home theater systems, entertainment distribution, home networks, lighting systems, security systems, satellite services and Internet and bandwidth services primarily in new home construction. Initiated operations in two cities and grew company from concept to annual run rate of 4,000 home installations, 75 employees and $10MM in revenue in two years, supplying its trademarked system to 60% of the new home construction in Colorado.

Memphis, Tn, Us

Led the largest operational area within this $2 billion business services company, encompassing 125 branches covering 13 central US states, producing $215 million in revenue. Led 10 Regional Managers, Technology Managers and functional support staff. Grew revenue from $180 to $215 million. Opened 20, relocated 10 and remodeled 24 branches in 24 months. Improved operational efficiency by developing Centralized Services Program, moving four non-core functions to central location, improving customer offering, quality, branch level focus and customer service. System adopted as a company wide repositioning strategy. Developed and implemented Corporate Printing and Finishing Centers, offloading complex commercial work to a central closed-door facility, providing expanded, higher-end commercial offerings.

Inactive, Page, Us

Directed all operational systems, field marketing, product rollouts, human resources, field accounting, training systems and technology support functions for this national chain. Facilitated the chain expansion from 250 to 600 units in one year. Established merchandising, operational and training standards as well as merging operations in three major acquisitions.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Directed all operations in the largest territory in Taco Bell, including 525 full line units, 167 New Concept Locations, 15,700 employees and $500 million in revenue. Directed company operations, sales to and acquisitions from franchise organizations. Acting Zone Vice President during 1994. Led the turnaround of 3 major markets; conceived, designed and implemented Peak Performance, a standardized operational measurement and training program that was rolled out nationally and still in use. Grew sales by $245 million, profit by $5.6 million, opened 164 full line stores, 167 New Concept locations and 67 Hot N' Now locations. Hired and trained 462 managers in a 24-month period.