At Montclair Partners, we specialize in helping family and founder-owned businesses connect with the right strategic or financial partner. As a dedicated buy-side advisor, we represent a vetted network of over 900 qualified investors seeking long-term partnerships with outstanding businesses. Whether you’re looking to fully exit, take some chips off the table, improve operations, or make acquisitions, our goal is to find you a partner who aligns with your vision and priorities.
All of our opportunities are proprietary and independently sourced. We focus on alignment, discretion, and value creation for business owners ready to take the next step. If you’re thinking about the future of your business, we’re here to help you explore your options.
We pinpoint stable, lower middle market businesses with strong fundamentals and untapped potential—companies that are well-positioned to benefit from strategic investment and collaborative growth.
With direct access to hundreds of trusted potential investors, we match each opportunity with highly qualified, growth-oriented firms seeking strategically aligned partnerships.
We introduce business owners to the most strategically and culturally compatible partners—those who bring not just capital, but expertise, vision, and a shared commitment to growth.
From initial interest through detailed negotiation and successful close, we advocate for the business at every step—ensuring the best possible terms and a transaction built for long-term success.
Daphna has nearly two decades of experience in business development, capital raising, and investor relations, with a focus on the industrials sector in both public and private markets since 2019. Her previous roles include Vice President of Business Development at Hidden Harbor Capital Partners and Head of Business Development and Director of Operations at Maximus Long Short Equity. Daphna is focused on developing strategic relationships with business owners and investors in the lower middle market and ensuring that their goals are aligned for long-term success.
Kineret has over a decade of experience in operations and revenue optimization. She has spent her career improving operational efficiency and maximizing profits for firms including Roku, Inc. and Premion, LLC. Kineret uses these skills at Montclair Partners to source and analyze businesses in the lower middle market with potential for growth and expansion in alignment with the business owner’s goals.
