Principal-Led Capital forBusiness & Real Estate Transitions

We acquire lower-middle-market operating companies and select real estate assets with a focus on creative transaction structuring, capital discipline, and long-term stewardship.

We honor the legacy built by founders. Our approach prioritizes existing management, operational stability, and long-term capital deployment over aggressive short-term financial engineering.
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Every transaction is unique. We specialize in tailored deal architecture- including seller notes, earnouts, equity rollovers, and subject-to structures—that aligns incentives and maximizes value for all parties.
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Deal directly with decision-makers. We offer confidential, streamlined negotiations without unnecessary fund bureaucracy, committee delays, or broker friction.
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Disciplined capital. Enduring partnerships.

Disciplined acquisitions. Enduring value.

Structured investments in businesses and real estate.

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Business acquisition criteria

Lower-Middle-Market Operating Companies — Sourcing established, cash-flowing businesses with $1M–$5M+ in EBITDA, strong market positioning, and owner-led succession or capital recapitalization needs.

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Real estate focus

Resilient Real Estate Assets — Acquiring income-producing commercial and residential assets with durable cash flows, strong underlying real estate fundamentals, and upside through creative financing or active asset management.

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How we invest

We invest selectively and directly, with a long-term ownership mindset. We favor clear alignment, disciplined underwriting and flexible structures over rigid transaction formulas.

Long-term ownership orientation

We look beyond a quick exit and focus on durable businesses, assets and relationships.

Principal-led decision making

Counterparties engage directly with decision-makers for faster, clearer and more flexible discussions.

Disciplined underwriting

We underwrite for downside protection first, then pursue upside through operational improvement, structure and patient ownership.

Flexible transaction structures

Price, timing and structure are considered together. We can evaluate conventional acquisitions as well as seller financing and other aligned structures when appropriate.

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Investment themes

Businesses. Real estate. Special situations.

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What counterparties can expect

A direct, discreet and flexible process.

Confidentiality

We treat sensitive discussions with discretion and respect for owners, management teams and counterparties.

Direct Access

Conversations are principal-led, with direct access to decision-makers and fewer unnecessary layers.

Flexible Structures

We consider conventional and creative structures when they improve alignment, certainty and downside protection.

Continuity

Where appropriate, we prioritize operational continuity, existing management and long-term stewardship.

Principal-led. Firm-focused.

The Gabriel Group is led by Patrick Aiache, whose background spans entrepreneurship, finance, business development, real estate, technology and private-company investing.

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Business owners, brokers, operators, investors and advisors are welcome to reach out regarding acquisitions, real estate and select investment opportunities.

  • Boca Raton, FL, USA
    Monday – Friday