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Advertising Independent Sponsors

582

Active Firms

10,991

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$17M

Core Revenue Range

$700K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 14%
California 12%
Texas 11%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

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

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Epic Partners

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Epic Partners is a merchant banking firm focused on making private equity investments in companies involved in education and training related businesses, broadly defined. Founded in 2001, Epic Partners provides capital and strategic resources to middle market and lower middle market companies in education and training related businesses, broadly defined. We bring extensive experience co-investing with other private equity firms. We seek established businesses with experienced management teams and a solid operating history with growth potential. Although, with our industry focus, we are also…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired St. Matthews
  • Aug 2023 Invested in Degree (MD)
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Provant
  • Aug 2023 Acquired eduss

Sheridan Hill Partners

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Sheridan Hill Partners is an Illinois-based investment and operating firm that partners with established businesses in helping them achieve their next level of growth.We are operational leaders experienced in growing businesses who invest our own personal capital directly, as well as capital from a small network of investors.

Recent Transactions

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  • Apr 2022 Acquired LCW
  • Jul 2021 Acquired Cornerstone Support
  • Jun 2021 Invested in SilverIP Communications
  • Aug 2019 Acquired FHC Marketing

Adelphi Capital Partners, LLC

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Adelphi Capital Partners is a private investment group focused on teaming with experienced operating executives to invest in lower middle market, industrial technology-driven manufacturing and services companies undergoing ownership/management transitions and/or present organic growth opportunities.

Recent Transactions

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  • Apr 2024 Acquired Brandner Design, LLC
  • Dec 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jul 2021 Acquired Jax Cool (a division of Jax Refrigeration)
  • Apr 2021 Acquired Western Environmental Corporation

Grove Mountain Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Based in Atlanta, GA and founded in 2020, Grove Mountain Partners is a private equity firm investing in lower middle market home service companies and specialty business service companies, generally with annual revenues between $15-200 million. We are long-term and relationship-focused, possess deep sector domain expertise, and are comprised of operators rather than financiers. Our primary mission is to build great companies.

Recent Transactions

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  • May 2025 Acquired Team First Plumbing
  • Dec 2023 Acquired Service Country
  • Nov 2023 Acquired Hills Distribution
  • Dec 2021 Acquired Central States Paving and Concrete

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC.

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.

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  • May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Traffic & Mobility Consultants

Geneva Glen Capital

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Founded in 2010, Geneva Glen Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm that invests in proven private companies with leading market positions, significant growth potential, and stable cash flows. GGC makes control investments and targets companies headquartered in the U.S. or Canada with EBITDA between $2 million and $20 million. The firm works closely with management teams to establish and execute on a clearly defined value creation and growth plan. The principals of GGC have extensive private equity experience and capital backing from family offices and other institutional investors…

Recent Transactions

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  • Mar 2018 Acquired EZ Shipper Racks
  • Jun 2016 Invested in Dianne's Fine Desserts
  • Jun 2016 Invested in Southeastern Home Health Services
  • Dec 2012 Invested in Playtime

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Lowe Capital Management LLC

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
About UsLowe Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in and actively managing U.S. based companies in the lower-middle market. We believe in investing in quality, growth-oriented platforms and partnering with strong management teams to create long-term value both organically and through add-on acquisitions.​We tailor deal structuring to the seller’s and business’ needs and commit to an efficient and discrete diligence process to ensure minimal disruptions to daily operations. We look to transition the ownership of the business in a seamless and constructive…

Recent Transactions

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  • Apr 2025 Acquired Performance Insulation Contractors, Inc.
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Anchor Scaffolding
  • Jul 2023 Acquired Gastonia Pipe, Boiler, Duct & Insulation Inc.
  • Jun 2021 Acquired East Coast Rigging & Scaffolding

Fairchild Capital Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Fairchild Capital PartnersFairchild Capital Partners, LLC is a Buffalo, NY-based private equity firm focused on investing in companies that operate in the middle-market and lower middle-market. Fairchild seeks to partner with companies typically generating revenues between $5 million and $75 million led by strong, entrepreneurial management teams, providing capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, family transitions, estate planning, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, and growth and expansion. Visit www.fairchildcapitalpartners.com for additional information.

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2021 Acquired Package Design & Supply
  • Aug 2021 Acquired Diversified Manufacturing
  • Nov 2020 Acquired Caitec Inc
  • Nov 2019 Acquired Sidco Filter

Regent Advisors

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Regent Advisors Investments is a private equity firm focused on middle market industrial technology, healthcare services, and business services companies. Our experience as operating executives gives us a unique perspective and capability to create value partnering with middle market companies.We target control and non-control investments in middle market industrial technology, healthcare services and business services companies. We are flexible and accommodating regarding company size, recent financial performance and deal structure.Our goal is to do “good deals with good people.” Our…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jun 2019 Acquired Healthcare Consulting Company
  • Aug 2014 Invested in ScribeAmerica
  • May 2011 Invested in FineLine Technologies
  • Jun 2008 Invested in Royall & Co.

Waterbear Group

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Midwest operator acquiring B2B manufacturing and distribution businesses. Owner-operator succession situations. Indefinite hold periods. Second-time buyer. First platform: three integrated bolt-ons, 12x MOIC exit. What makes us different: Strong capital network – Established relationships with family offices and permanent capital investors; no fundraising delaysNo predetermined exits – Not a fund; indefinite hold periods unless selling creates better outcomes for the business long termStandalone underwriting – Each deal is evaluated on its own merits, not portfolio diversification…

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  • Jul 2025 Acquired Portraits Plus
  • Jun 2025 Acquired Picture This Photography
  • Jul 2023 Acquired Image Group Photography
  • Jan 2020 Acquired Empire Photography

Mehshah Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Mehshah Capital is an independent sponsor primarily focused on healthcare services, digital health, healthcare IT, pharma services and business services investments. The firm was founded by a seasoned healthcare services investor with nearly a decade of healthcare investing experience and over an additional decade of healthcare investment banking experience.

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  • Dec 2024 Invested in Frontier Direct Care
  • Jul 2023 Invested in Persimmon
  • Feb 2023 Invested in GoTu
  • Oct 2018 Invested in DirectShifts

Sea Pine Equity Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Sea Pine invests in lower middle market companies in the service sector. We take controlling positions in our investments and prefer to partner with founders or management teams that are currently in place. Our goal is to provide the capital and other resources necessary to accelerate growth while maintaining the successful culture created by existing management.

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  • Jul 2026 Acquired Executive Exteriors
  • Sep 2024 Acquired Hi-Tek Data
  • May 2024 Acquired Concrete Conservation

Eigen Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Eigen is a lower mid-market investment firm specialized in corporate carve-outs and complex situations. We focus on acquiring (i) non-core business units that no longer fit their corporate parent’s strategy or (ii) somewhat undermanaged private businesses - from breakeven/loss-making situations up to $20m EBITDA.

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  • Sep 2012 Invested in EndoTool
  • Oct 2011 Invested in SHARC
  • Apr 2011 Invested in Plews Edelmann

Jupiter Holdings

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Jupiter Holdings LLC is a Newport Beach, California-based private investment firm specializing in alternative investments and the pursuit of superior absolute returns. Founded in 1997 by Edmond F. St. Geme, Jupiter is backed by more than $1 billion of discretionary institutional capital and is highly opportunistic in its pursuit of extraordinary risk-adjusted returns in three primary areas: real estate, private equity, and marketable securities.

Recent Transactions

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  • Feb 2018 Acquired Juice It Up
  • Apr 2017 Acquired Mountain Mike's Pizza
  • Jan 2004 Acquired Burger King

Alten Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Alten Capital is a sector-specific investment firm with a unique focus on business and technology services. We strive to create flexible partnerships that focus on scaling businesses for the long-term, aligning with shareholders and management teams. 

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  • Oct 2021 Invested in Montevideo Labs
  • Jul 2011 Invested in Globant
  • Jan 2008 Acquired Nextive

Third Arch Investments

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Third Arch is a Philadelphia-based private investment firm making long-term investments in high quality small businessesLocally-focused and collaborative, we partner with strong management teams to help businesses continue their success, enhance profitability, and drive scalable, sustainable growth

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  • Jul 2025 Acquired Bolt-on for Fiberglass Coatings
  • Aug 2024 Acquired Bolt-on for Fiberglass Coatings
  • Jul 2023 Acquired Fiberglass Coatings

The January 23rd Company

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
The January 23rd Company acquires great companies to operate them for the long-run. We also consult owners who want to sell more and operate more efficiently. We are focused on acquiring on technology, B2B services, and tech-enabled businesses. We partner with leading executives, family offices, and investment firms as limited partners on case-by-case investments, based on who is best-suited from an experience and commitment standpoint.

Recent Transactions

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  • Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group
  • Apr 2019 Acquired Dealer121
  • Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group

Madison Lake Capital LLC

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…

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  • Jan 2025 Acquired Milwaukee Cylinder
  • Aug 2024 Acquired Gilman Precision
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Scotts Industrial Coatings

ParkSouth Ventures

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
ParkSouth Ventures is a growth-oriented private investment firm focused on investing in and partnering with founder and entrepreneur-owned businesses in the United States. We seek to invest alongside experienced and highly capable management teams, invest in both organic and acquisition-led growth initiatives and build great businesses that thrive well beyond our investment horizon. We are "hands-on" investors focused on creating long-term value. As such, we only invest in a limited number of businesses at any one time so that we can provide the resources, strategic support and focus…

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired Infinite Global
  • Aug 2022 Acquired Bear Group
  • Jan 2020 Acquired The Purple Guys

Tenaz Capital Co.

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Our strategy is to build a portfolio of leading businesses using a long-term buy and build approach. We provide our portfolio companies with professional management expertise, financial resources, and high potential human capital to accelerate their growth

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Sunrise
  • Aug 2023 Acquired TrackedLifts
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Access transportation

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 582 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 582 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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