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Advertising Independent Sponsors

583

Active Firms

11,012

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

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Westward Ventures

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Westward Ventures is a private investment firm exclusively focused on investing in service businesses. self-storage, and multifamily real estate. We believe we can add the most value in the small business sector and achieve the best returns by focusing our efforts on main street.

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Augeo LLC DBA Augeo Capital

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Augeo Capital is a thesis-driven private equity investor focused on accelerating growth in the lower middle market. Founded by experienced business operators with a proven track record and significant exits, we partner with business owners to realize an excellent value-creation opportunity while protecting the team and culture they've built and ensuring their businesses will continue to prosper in the long term.Augeo Partners (https://augeopartners.io), a sister company, provides advisory services to other private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Utopia Kingdom

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At Utopia Kingdom we specialize in acquiring healthy small businesses ranging from $1MM - $20MM in revenue, partnering with a management team and financing partners to develop a plan to take the business to the next logical level.Our specialty is in industries like technology, energy, and construction-related businesses in the United States. We're focusing on building businesses that are already profitable. In this form, it usually means implementing a professional sales organization. This means building a foundation of management structures, technologies, and repeatable methods upon which a…

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SupplyWiz llc

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My company builds software products to improve manufacturing and supply chain effiiciencies. I want to apply these technologies to businesses I acquire and operate.

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Utah Bridge Partners

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We are looking for businesses that are innovative, have strong management teams, and are poised for growth. We provide capital, expertise, and support to help our portfolio companies succeed.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Bradfield Capital

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Bradfield Capital is a private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in collaborating with entrepreneurs in creative new ways to accelerate growth and value creation. Our approach is to support owners with capital, operating expertise and industry knowledge.Bradfield’s principals have distinguished track records as operators and professional investors in a variety of growth oriented middle market companies.Bradfield invests money from family offices, investment funds, and business development companies with over $1 billion in committed funds.

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FourCo

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Fourco Holdings is a privately-owned holding company formed in 2014 to acquire, grow, and hold a family of operating companies for the long term.Operating without the constraints of a private equity fund, Fourco provides business owners an alternative path to sell their companies. With an indefinite time horizon, we are able to focus on the long term value of the businesses we partner with. The firm focuses on long term value; Only using capital from its founders, Fourco is able to focus on long term value instead of short term five year exit plans. We believe business decisions should be…

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Palo Verde Capital

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Palo Verde Capital is a private equity firm in Dallas, TX focused on growing small businesses and lower middle market companies through acquisition. If you are considering selling your organization, give us a call.We offer a range of services for lower middle market companies. Our primary practice area is full (or +51%) control, and we are industry agnostic. The services we offer include:M&A Advisory: Our experienced team provides M&A advisory services to help businesses navigate the process of selling a company.Operational Improvement: We work with our portfolio companies to…

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Bab Inc.

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Bab Inc. 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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Perennial Growth Partners, LLC

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Perennial Growth Partners is a Pittsburgh, PA based holding company devoted to the strategic acquisition of family-owned businesses. We are dedicated to enhancing business' robust foundations, driving sustained growth and prosperity while upholding the core values and traditions integral to their success. At the heart of our approach is a profound respect for the legacy and heritage of the businesses we acquire. We recognize that these businesses are the embodiment of generations of commitment, diligence, and community involvement. As investors, we see ourselves as stewards entrusted with the…

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gcMazza LLC

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Independent Sponsor Seeking Acquisitions> Looking for marketing / advertising agencies & services companies seeking to transform via integration with growing network.> Also seeking legacy businesses lacking successor management ideally with strong market reputation and recurring customers.> Businesses should be open to creative acquisition terms & conditions.

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LAF Ventures LLC

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Our team consists of two highly experienced professionals, each with a diverse and solid financial background. One of us has expertise in Go to Market strategies and business development, holding a C-Level position in a successful fintech company that generates over $100M in annual recurring revenue. This company is supported by prominent firms like a16z, ICG, and USV. He has a track record of driving business growth and successful expansions across various industries. The other team member, who operates between NY and Houston, is an accomplished banker with a proven record in securing…

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Oryx Horn LLC

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Oryx Horn provides growth capital to companies with $1-5mm in EBITDA to support management teams, founders and families in accelerating their business growth.

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Post Road Holdings

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Post Road Holdings is an emerging, independent sponsor focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the northeastern United States. Post Road strives to acquire, invest in, build, and partner with best-in-class businesses.  Post Road has a flexible investment mandate and brings a creative and collaborate approach to transactions. While Post Road typically seeks control investments, it is willing to participate in partnerships and to acquire non-controlling interests. Post Road is a generalist investor, but it avoids overly complex and speculative businesses. The firm derives its…

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Sedulus Search Partners

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Sedulus was founded to acquire and invest in operating businesses based in British Columbia. We will invest in the Company, its people and its business relationships. We take an active role in operating the business and are focused on opportunities that require a management and ownership succession plan.

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Kensington Merchant Partners

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We are an independent sponsor with broad focus around finance/financials - inclusive of commodity marketing and financing, insurance, financial services, payments and all associated sales and marketing. Founded by former co-founder of a global investment bank and family office investor.

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Gilmore Investment Group

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We are looking for industry adjacent businesses to acquire, primarily in the construction services. We are under LOI on a roofing company now. We plan to make one more acquisition in 2023. We currently operate a real estate investment company focused on value-add C-B multi family apartments. We act as GP and operator.

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SecondGen Partners

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SecondGen's principals have four decades of experience partnering with and building businesses across many industries. Having grown up around successful blue collar family businesses, and worked alongside a number of skilled operators, our principals understand what it takes and bring world-class business experience and entrepreneurial passion to every partnership.

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Occom Ventures

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Occom Ventures is an investment fund based in New York City. We are actively seeking to acquire software, eCommerce, and enterprise services companies based in North America (US + Canada). We have $20m in committed capital and are looking to acquire (change of control) with EBITDA between $500k and $3m. We intend to hold the businesses that we are acquiring forever.

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Kensen Wah

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Gateway Group has been revolutionizing the home-building industry with its commitment to design-driven, high quality infill solutions. Our focus on creating exceptional life-centric homes and adding value to communities has never changed. We continue our mission of building homes that give people a sense of pride in their living space and the neighborhoods they live in with the confidence of long-lasting value.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

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.

What information is included in each Independent Sponsor profile?

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.

What company sizes are most common for Advertising Independent Sponsors?

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.

How important is Media experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

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.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on 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.

How do I compare Independent Sponsors with experience in Media?

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.

How do I connect with Advertising Independent Sponsors?

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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