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$233m For and By Independent Sponsors
4 of 4 Exits Above 10x MOIC
The Journey to 7 Platforms
The 3-5-7x MOIC Underwriting Framework
A Portfolio Marked Up at 10x MOIC
20x MOIC After Decade-Long Hold
Carving Out an 8x MOIC in 3 Years
Buying 9-Figure Deals
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Edoardo Maggini
EP.
53
with
Edoardo Maggini

Acquiring $10m of EBITDA as Industry Operators

Edoardo Maggini discusses Star Step's specialty coatings rollup strategy, aggregating founder-led businesses to achieve $10m EBITDA across 5 acquisitions in the USA and Europe.

Aaron Stahl
EP.
52
with
Aaron Stahl

"I Sold My Business to an Independent Sponsor"

Aaron Stahl sold P3 Cost Analysts to an independent sponsor after 21 years, choosing trust over complex PE terms to reclaim time and enable growth.

Justin Turner
EP.
51
with
Justin Turner

11x MOIC by Scaling Revenue from $15m to $100m

Justin Turner of Traction Capital shares how a 7-year hold in specialty fire equipment distribution achieved 11x MOIC and 44% IRR through strategic exit planning and rollup execution.

Niklas James, Will Smith & Max Lummis
EP.
50
with
Niklas James, Will Smith & Max Lummis

Behind the Scenes: Launching 2nd Equity Fund for Independent Sponsors

Minds Capital's 3 GPs celebrate 50 episodes, sharing insights on their media-first strategy, deal flow flywheel, and high-velocity investing journey.

Kevin Wong
EP.
49
with
Kevin Wong

A Family Office's View From 27 Platforms

Kevin Wong, CIO of Lang Partners, shares insights on backing 27 independent sponsor platforms since 2020, evaluating soft skills, and building community in the lower-middle market.

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