Top Search Funds in United States - Axial

Yellowhammer Strategic Partners, founded in 2021, is an East Coast-based long-term private investment vehicle seeking to acquire and operate a closely-held lower middle-market business generating <$3.0 million in EBITDA within either the light manufacturing, value-added distribution or B2B services industries.We provide an efficient and discreet closing process for owners facing succession issues and employ a “Legacy Preservation” approach to our acquisition and operations frameworks. Our Principals have complementary backgrounds in Fortune 100 Operations / FP&A and Investment…

Cherry Tree was founded by one entrepreneur with one sole purpose: to acquire and operate one great business in New England. I am a passionate, self-funded entrepreneur looking to work with a business owner who wants to transition their business into caring hands. I built my career in healthcare and life sciences, holding roles in operations, product management, business development, and strategy consulting. I also worked in my family's business which distributes a wide range of food packaging products. After completing my MBA, I decided to focus my career on owning and operating my own…

Saga Growth Partners is an operator-led venture focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the U.S. Our founder is a serial entrepreneur who has owned and operated multiple businesses in industries ranging from moving and storage services to real estate. We partner with transitioning owners to continue the saga of their company.

Edge Capital Holdings is led by Ethan Wingfield, former Chief Marketing Officer at Capital One. Edge Capital seeks to acquire and operate a company in the travel space to serve as a platform for future growth and acquisitions. Ethan has an MBA from University of Pennsylvania and BA from Brown University. The deal will be funded by a combination of debt, personal capital, and search fund investors.

Seven Lakes Group started out as a search fund and grew into a private holding company with four completed acquisitions to date. SLG was formed by two tenured partners with a commercial background and proven management track records, looking to own and operate small businesses in a handful of select industries. We are a self funded, hands-on acquirer, not a financial investor. Post acquisition, we work closely with existing management to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. 

Sligo Capital is an operator-led investment firm with institutional capital seeking to acquire and grow an existing company with annual revenues ranging from $5 to $50 million. We are focused on Healthcare, B2B Services and Software that can benefit from our sales, marketing, and operational expertise. Ryan Moore BioRyan brings over 15 years of experience in sales, operations, and leadership, having grown small, medium and large businesses across multiple sectors. He is a people-oriented leader that loves to coach, build teams, and drive results. He has a bias for action and promotes culture…

Activus Capital Partners is a network-driven fund focused on buying and operating small businesses that generate between $5 million to $50 million in revenue. We're backed by professional athletes, entrepreneurial investors, and subject matter experts with deep experience building and growing great companies.Activus is seeking businesses with $1.5mm to $8mm in EBITDA and is primarily focused on Texas, Colorado, and California. Visit www.activuscapital.com to learn more.

We are focused on preserving the legacy and long-term growth of an entrepreneurial U.S.-based company. We offer fair, flexible acquisition structures, dedicated leadership, and a wealth of experience. We have a long-term investing approach to growth and nurturing businesses. Your company won't just become a number in a portfolio with us, your organization will become our sole focus. We will ensure your people, relationships, reputation, and brand continue to grow and flourish.

Headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, HH Capital is a self-funded venture ready to make a full equity purchase of a small middle-market business with cash on hand. We are interested in companies in the Midwest with consistent annual pre-tax net earnings between $1 million and $3 million. HH Capital can offer a flexible liquidity event. Open to all types of ownership structures. Your business will be owned and operated for its long-term value to benefit owners, shareholders, employees and community.We have general industries of interest, but prefer to evaluate each company from the bottom-up…

Kingtree & Warwick is a long-term capital investment vehicle based in Brooklyn, New York and is focused on acquiring a single business in the United States with the goal of operating and growing that business over an extended period of time. K&W is backed by a group of high-quality, well-capitalized long-term oriented institutional investors. K&W seeks to acquire businesses with between $2 and $6 million in profit, and between $15 million and $30 million in transaction value. 

MSix Capital Group is a trusted private investment firm with a strong track record and committed capital. We are focus on medium-sized businesses in the US. Join us and work with passionate entrepreneurs and experienced investors ready to ensure your business thrives. Together, let's unlock new growth and create a brighter future.

Coneg LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring an enduringly profitable and mature small to medium sized business. We plan to work closely with the company to drive material value for all stakeholders by offering a market competitive price, transparency, quick close and adhering to our core values.We are not looking for a discount. We are looking for a great company at a fair price.We believe in a person's word being the single most important thing they have and in that; We give our word that We are well qualified to acquire and run a mid-sized company, We will execute the…

We Care About Your LegacyAn entrepreneurial fund that brings decades of experience to grow businesses with a long-term approach backed by some of the most well-known investors in our space.Unlike typical acquirers, we work on a hands-on plan for owners who are seeking to transition their careers, employees, and customers and continue to foster these relationships.We aim to preserve the founder's legacy and bring a deep focus to customer satisfaction while maintaining a tax-efficient transaction model.

Trumbull Management is a partnership between a passionate entrepreneur and an experienced group of investors with a single goal in mind – acquiring businesses to continue and nurture their legacy. We are operators looking to build sustainability and lead a business’ growth into the future. Trumbull provides strategy and vision within the service industry. Businesses partnered with Trumbull are actively engaged in their local communities and focused on positively impacting the lives of people.

Industria Search Capital is a search fund vehicle which has 10 Single Family Office backers, and is looking for industrial type companies to acquire, and grow

LML Capital is an acquisition fund located in San Francisco concentrating on investments in the Western United States, emphasis on (UT, WA, CO, CA, TX). We are industry agnostic focusing on acquiring and scaling evergreen, recurring revenue/recurring customer businesses generating $500K - $3M in annual EBITDA with commited capital and well established bank partners.

OVERVIEWSage Point Capital is a New York based firm focused on acquiring and growing lower middle-market companies. Sage Point takes a highly hands-on approach to its investments.We invest $2-$15 million in long-term capital to acquire control positions in privately held companies with revenues between $10-$30 million.IndustriesWe are interested in niche markets ($100M+) that are highly fragmented with no clear leader or disruptors as well as established regional oligopolies. Our focus areas include:Business servicesTechnologyHealthcareEducationValue-added distributionConsumer…

BlueTide Inc. is a Hawai'i based family owned company. private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are passionate about preserving and enhancing Hawai’i’s business legacies through strategic acquisitions. Guided by a values-based approach to doing business, we strive to create lasting success for local businesses and our island community as a whole.

Game 7 Capital II (Growth) is a search fund created by myself and two colleagues, following our successful self-funded acquisition of a company in the US Pacific Northwest. We have raised capital from institutional search investors to identify and acquire up to three separate companies to be managed by the three members of Game 7, with each member responsible for an independent industry focus.

Embark Partners is a search fund founded by Tim Heath and Michael Kahn. Tim and Michael are investor-backed entrepreneurs seeking to acquire and operate one single business. They plan to relocate to the business they acquire and operate it as a full-time career; they are not building a portfolio. Their capabilities make them particularly well suited to operate and grow a business at a growth inflection point. Michael has been a sales/bd executive with a strong track record, and Tim has experience designing go-to-market strategy at enterprise software firms. Visit our website for more…