Top Advertising Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

583

Active Firms

10,993

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$17M

Core Revenue Range

$700K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 12%

Texas 11%

New York 7%

Pennsylvania 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Deal-By-Deal Financing | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Red Door Wealth MGMT

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At Red Door Wealth Management, our approach to investing is simple. Our team of dedicated financial advisors works to create a return on your money that will help you meet your family’s goals. We’ll put your needs first and build a customized portfolio that fits into your financial plan and risk tolerance.

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S&E Business Management Inc.

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Fully funded investor focused on acquiring a great residential or industrial service business with direct sales, marketing, and technology effort needed as the driver for growth, generating between $600-2M in EBITDA, located-in Florida.Favored Industries: Large Tree MaintenanceIrrigation SystemsPest ControlFence Installation & MaintenanceGutter Installation and Cleaning ServiceSeptic Tank Installation and MaintenanceAir FiltrationWater FiltrationGarage Door Installation & Maintenance Home Generator Installation, Maintenance and RentalFire & Safety Inspection and SupplyFire &…

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Swabian Acquisition

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Swabian Acquisition (Boise, Idaho) is a direct buyer for established businesses in the Treasure Valley and southwest Idaho: Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Owyhee, Boise, Elmore and Washington counties. $1M+ annual revenue with no upper limit, B2B and commercial services preferred, 5+ years operating. Not buying restaurants, retail, franchises, startups, turnarounds, or real-estate-heavy companies. Owner Jeff Richardson (Kellogg MBA; financial analytics at ServiceLink/FNF; strategy consulting at EY) works directly with sellers and their advisors on structure, transition, and the seller's role…

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Segula Capital Partners LLC

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Segula Capital Partners ("SCP") is a dynamic middle-market sponsor group and family office that primarily targets opportunities in the government services and insurance sectors. By leveraging deep industry expertise and a comprehensive understanding of market trends, SCP delivers exceptional value to its portfolio companies. While maintaining a strong focus on these core sectors, the firm remains open to exploring new verticals to capitalize on emerging growth opportunities. SCP is committed to fostering sustainable growth and innovation, while building lasting relationships with its partners…

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Backer North Investments

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Backer North Investments is a private equity independent sponsor based in Toronto, Canada. We specialize in investing in profitable Canadian B2B service firms. Find out more about us at https://backernorth.com/

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Continuation Holdings

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Main Street Legacy Partners is an operator-led investment firm 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. We do not seek to drive value through cost-cutting measures. We are operators focused on growth, taking care of employees, and promoting great culture.

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KenKay Capital

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KenKay Capital was formed to build upon the varied investment and operating experiences of its partners. Our purposeful approach to investing is for a 3-5 year period of time. The focus is on creating enduring, regional market-leading businesses.

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Understory Capital Management, LLC

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Understory Capital Management is a private investor that partners with operators to build durable and scalable businesses. With over a decade of investing, mergers and acquisitions, and operating experience, Understory brings diverse insights and creative solutions with a track record of executing successfully. Our model focuses on being a true partner, and a force for growth to organizations in the pursuit of long-term value creation. Understory seeks to invest in services companies with annual EBITDA of $1-5 million.

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Lockhart Nelson Equity

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Lockhart Nelson Equity is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Moraga Capital

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Moraga Capital is a private investment firm focused on change-of-control equity transactions in the Mid-Atlantic. Moraga is industry agnostic and utilizes strategic capital and operational expertise to enhance value creation for the long-term.We target companies with revenues of $5 to $50 million and annual pre-tax earnings greater than $2 million. Moraga invests alongside a longstanding cadre of family offices, high net worth individuals and industry experts.

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mesha

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mesha is acquiring accounting firms and business support service firms. We focus on businesses with positive cash flow and recurring business that enables us to consolidate and cross-sell our other investments' services. We have acquired 2 companies so far

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Aquila Equity Partners

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Based in Michigan, Aquila Equity Partners is a private investment firm with deep entrepreneurial roots and a focus on partnering with families, business owners and management teams. We work with our partners to help take companies to new levels of success by building upon the organization’s foundation, concentrating on prudent growth, investing in human capital, processes and systems and enhancing sustainable competitive differentiation. We don’t operate with the constraints and strategy of a typical private equity fund. Rather, we partner with a small group of companies so that we…

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Lantern Capital Partners LLC

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Lantern Capital Partners works with its investors and partners to identify and acquire attractive businesses operating in engineering intensive industry verticals. Our associates have extensive international experience in business development, operations management, strategy, lean processes, M&A and organizational change. Our value creation strategies may include prudent cost and expense management, product development, international expansion, and buy-and-build.

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Taggart Capital

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Taggart Capital invests in small to mid-sized private companies, partnering with management teams to accelerate growth. With over a decade of investing experience, our proven team brings more than just capital to sellers. We are long-term investors, focused on creating sustainable value. We build companies, both organically and through add-on acquisitions, with a goal of becoming market leaders in their respective niches or geographies.

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Intuitive Selection LLC

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At ISCP, we operate as a private investment firm focused on direct investments in LMM companies, partnering with family offices and private equity funds through a deal-by-deal approach:• Creation and management of a direct private equity investment vehicle, collaborating with family offices and PE funds on deal-by-deal opportunities• Design and execution of buy & build growth strategies, focusing on industries with high value-creation potential• Close collaboration with business owners and management teams to create synergies and effectively integrate acquired companies•…

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Archbridge Equity Partners Inc.

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Based in Toronto, Canada, Archbridge is a private investment firm focused on long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, founders and business owners who are looking for liquidity and succession plan or a partner to accelerate growth in the business. Our goal is to maintain the business' legacy and brand in the market while looking for opportunities to grow the business.We have experience working with founders and take a flexible and collaborative approach to structuring a transaction and transitioning the business.

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SMG Partners

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SMG Partners seeks to acquire a platform company having evaluated several businesses across food & beverage, wellness, commercial services, and home services industries. We lean on our prior experience in private equity and as an operating partners to bring capital into small businesses.

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YGLS Holdings

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YGLS Holdings is a holding Company that invests in small and medium sized businesses.The company employs a thematic investment approach, seeking to invest and buildexceptional businesses that can compound value over long periods of time. YGLS ismanaged by Yotam Stanger, a seasoned investor with over a decade of experience inprivate equity and financial services.

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Ample CRE

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Originating in real estate, our journey extended into investment partnerships with two of our tenants from our real estate portfolio. Additionally, we've diversified our portfolio with equity investments in HVAC and lumber companies, while also having stakes in a couple of nursing homes. Our strategic approach spans various sectors, reflecting our commitment to a well-rounded and dynamic investment portfolio.

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Hilltop Growth Partners

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Hilltop Growth Partners is a best-in-class "operator-serving-operator" bespoke private investment company. Our Partners are made up of various senior operators either from Fortune C-Suites or Serial Entrepreneurs with nearly 200+ years of combined experience across both transaction and operating experiences. We have HALO (health, active, lifestyle, and outdoor) focused across the entire value chain - services, manufacturing, products, and consumers. In the process of exploring our first fundraise and have currently resourced meaningful co-investment groups to service key transactions while we…

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Firms in the Advertising Independent Sponsors directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Advertising Independent Sponsors is $3M-$17M, with a core EBITDA range of $700K-$3M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

Relevant Media experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 583 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Media.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Advertising Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Media, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

When comparing Independent Sponsors with experience in Media, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 583 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Advertising Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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