A Trusted Independent Sponsor Serving the Lower Middle Market

A Trusted Independent Sponsor Serving the Lower Middle Market

Sourcing, negotiating, purchasing and managing acquisitions with Adjusted EBITDA in the $1M to $10M range.

Sourcing, negotiating, purchasing and managing acquisitions with Adjusted EBITDA in the $1M to $10M range.

Why Blue Heeler?

We chose the Blue Heeler name because, like the dog, we demonstrate a tireless pursuit of quality deals, dogged tenacity in seeing those acquisitions completed, and outstanding problem-solving skills in marshaling resources to drive long-term success.

Why Blue Heeler?

We chose the Blue Heeler name because, like the dog, we demonstrate a tireless pursuit of quality deals, dogged tenacity in seeing those acquisitions completed, and outstanding problem-solving skills in marshaling resources to drive long-term success.

Sourcing

Research-sourced acquisition targets through a proven network of business owners and banks.

Negotiating

Execute due diligence, structure the deal mechanics, and negotiate deal financing.

Acquiring

Raise deal capital through family offices, high-net investors, and institutional partners.

Managing

Guide post-deal strategy and develop through operational role and / or BOD seats.

The 4 Business Models We Pursue

We seek the traits and track records that experience has taught us deliver operational stability and market success.

  • Lower middle market focused

  • Niche businesses with strong growth potential

  • Control investments

  • $1.0M to $10.0M Adjusted EBITDA

  • Seller willing to co-invest

  • Businesses with headquarters based east of the Mississippi

Blue Heeler markets
B2B

B2B Services

B2B companies offering predictable, cash-flow-driven, highly scalable opportunities for investors.

Manufacturing

Manufacturers with strong cash flow, or operational improvement potential, or market stickiness.

VADs

Value-added distributors with a mix of predictable revenue and high-margin services.

B2B

B2C Services

B2C players in large, fragmented markets with digital transformation upsides and strong revenue streams.

Blue Heeler markets

The 4 Business Models We Pursue

We seek the traits and track records that experience has taught us deliver operational stability and market success.

  • Lower middle market focused

  • Niche businesses with strong growth potential

  • Control investments

  • $1.0M to $10.0M Adjusted EBITDA

  • Seller willing to co-invest

  • Businesses with headquarters based east of the Mississippi

B2B

VADs

Value-added distributors with a mix of predictable revenue and high-margin services.

B2B

B2B Services

B2B companies offering predictable, cash-flow-driven, highly scalable opportunities for investors.

B2C Services

B2C players in large, fragmented markets with digital transformation upsides and strong revenue streams.

Manufacturing

Manufacturers with strong cash flow, or operational improvement potential, or market stickiness.

About

Blue Heeler

Blue Heeler Capital Partners was founded in 2025 by veteran private equity executive Dan Stankey, whose 20+ years of PE experience include nine years as Group CFO of the Riverside Micro-Cap Fund; five years as CFO for two PE portfolio companies; and founder of his own PE-focused consultancy, where he and his partner network implemented operational improvements at client companies before selling after five years at 8x EBITDA exit value.

“My operations background in B2B services, manufacturing, software, and professional services, coupled with my 20+ years in private equity operating and CFO roles gives me a unique perspective on what good deals look like in the lower middle market and how they can be improved for an optimal exit value.”

Dan and Blue

Dan Stankey

Founding Partner

(Click here to learn about the origins of our Blue Heeler name.)

About

Blue Heeler

Blue Heeler Capital Partners was founded in 2025 by veteran private equity executive Dan Stankey, whose 20+ years of PE experience include nine years as Group CFO of the Riverside Micro-Cap Fund; five years as CFO for two PE portfolio companies; and founder of his own PE-focused consultancy, where he and his partner network implemented operational improvements at client companies before selling after five years at 8x EBITDA exit value.

“My operations background in B2B services, manufacturing, software, and professional services, coupled with my 20+ years in private equity operating and CFO roles gives me a unique perspective on what good deals look like in the lower middle market and how they can be improved for an optimal exit value.”

(Click here to learn about the origins of our Blue Heeler name.)

Dan and Blue

Dan Stankey

Founding Partner