A search fund focused on acquiring owner-operated businesses across all industries, with a particular focus on manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Get in TouchOverview
Wintersun Equity is a search fund focused on acquiring and operating established, owner-operated businesses across all industries, with a particular focus on manufacturing and industrial. We seek companies with durable competitive advantages and strong operational foundations, partnering with sellers who want their legacy — their people, their culture, their craft — preserved and grown for the long term.
Our Approach
We are not a fund with a forced exit horizon. Wintersun Equity takes a long-term ownership perspective, allowing us to invest in a business's future without pressure to flip. Our capital is patient, and our commitment to the companies we acquire is permanent.
As an operator-buyer, we plan to be actively involved in running and improving the businesses we acquire. We are not passive investors — we bring hands-on management, operational discipline, and a genuine commitment to making the business better every year.
We understand that selling a business is one of the most significant decisions an owner will make. We approach every conversation with respect and transparency, working closely with sellers to structure transitions that honor what they have built and the people who depend on it.
Acquisition Criteria
We focus on profitable, established businesses where an owner is ready for the next chapter. If this sounds like your situation, we would enjoy a confidential conversation.
| Industry | Any Industry (focus on Manufacturing & Industrial) |
| Geography | Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Denver, San Diego |
| EBITDA | $100K – $1.5M |
| Deal Type | Owner-operated businesses seeking succession |
| History | Established operations, 5+ years preferred |
| Employees | Existing team that will remain post-close |
Team
Founder & Managing Director
Connor is an acquisition entrepreneur with a background in finance and business operations. Prior to founding Wintersun Equity, he developed deep expertise in financial analysis, deal structuring, and operational management through graduate-level coursework in entrepreneurship through acquisition and hands-on work across multiple industries. He founded Wintersun Equity to acquire and operate a single exceptional business, with an unwavering commitment to the company's employees, customers, and long-term success.
Contact
Whether you are a business owner considering your options, an advisor with a client in transition, or an investor interested in learning more about Wintersun Equity — we welcome your outreach. Every conversation is completely confidential.
connorleemhuis@wintersunequity.comPhone
Target Markets
Philadelphia · Pittsburgh
Denver · San Diego
Focus
Any Industry (focus on Manufacturing & Industrial)
Deal Size
$500K – $8M