Top Air Freight & Logistics Holding Companies with Recent Private M&A Activity

299

Active Firms

7,233

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$900K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 14%

Florida 14%

Texas 10%

New York 6%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Long-Term Ownership | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Buy & Hold

Cornerstone Capital Holdings

18 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Cornerstone Capital Holdings is a private investment firm seeking acquisition opportunities in the lower end of the middle market. Formed in 2000 with offices in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, our goal is to acquire controlling interests in leveraged buyout transactions throughout the continental United States.Our primary focus is to acquire low-tech manufacturing and industrial service companies with adjusted operating profits ranging from $1 million to $10 million annually.Ideal acquisition candidates will have: either a niche product or differentiating service;be operating in a mature,…

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Aug 2022 Acquired Trac - Mexico
Jul 2021 Acquired Integrated Technologies
May 2019 Acquired Powers Equipment
Feb 2019 Acquired N2 Imaging Inc.

K.R. Abraham & Co.

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are a family office based out of Chicago and Los Angeles but with a presence across the U.S. We are interested in profitable manufacturing, distribution and industrial companies with at least $2MM of EBITDA. Historically we’ve focused on prototype, low-volume production, value-add distribution and niche manufacturing. But we’re agnostic so we’ll consider other opportunities as well. Unlike a PE firm, we buy companies to hold in our portfolio for the long term. As such, we also prefer to purchase the related real estate if the seller is interested. As a family…

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Dec 2024 Acquired Aerospace Metals Distribution Company
Dec 2023 Acquired Semiconductor Equipment Component Manufacturer
Dec 2022 Acquired Manufacturer of Data Center Components
Dec 2022 Acquired Consumer Products Brand

Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc.

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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DFS is a PE Owned holding company actively looking to acquire distribution (non-food), technology, and manufacturing companies in and around the foodservice, hospitality, and beverage space. We have 5 distribution facilities across the U.S. and are looking for acquisitions which expand our presence and/or present opportunities in tangential spaces.

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Jan 2023 Acquired Espresso Parts
Jan 2022 Acquired Gaskets Unlimited
Jan 2021 Acquired Global Commercial Parts
Jan 2017 Acquired Factory Direct Worldwide

Construction Partners, Inc.

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated (asphalt plants, quarries, liquid AC terminals, and construction operations) civil infrastructure company that operates across eight southern states in the United States. The company specializes in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roadway infrastructure (with a focus on asphalt), including both public projects such as roadways and private sector developments. With a focus on the rapidly growing in the sunbelt of the U.S., Construction Partners, Inc. is recognized as one of the fastest-growing civil contractors in the industry.…

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Jul 2026 Acquired Ellsworth Construction
Aug 2025 Acquired Durwood Greene Construction Co.
Feb 2025 Acquired Mobile Asphalt Company
Jan 2025 Acquired Overland Corporation

Tiny Capital

14 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tiny Capital 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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Mar 2025 Acquired Serato
Sep 2023 Acquired Letterboxd
Aug 2023 Acquired Pixel Union
Aug 2023 Acquired Stamped

RAF Industries

13 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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RAF was founded in 1979, with an executive team whose average tenure is greater than 20 years with the firm. Since inception, our focus has been on partnering with strong founders and/or management teams that present a unique vision and strong values. Our small group of value-added in investors, have a permanent commitment to our enterprise. All of our equity capital is fully recyclable.We have a long-term vision and have held a number of our portfolio companies for 10+ years. Our company structure eliminates the need for short-term realization due to liquidity requirements. Our financing is…

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Jul 2022 Acquired Ligchine International Corporation
Dec 2021 Acquired Hayabusa Fightwear
Dec 2021 Acquired Road Widener LLC
Mar 2021 Acquired Priority Bicycles

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Western Capital Resources, Inc

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Western Capital Resources (WCR) is a publicly traded holding company based in Omaha, Nebraska. WCR is focused on growing through the acquisition of established lower middle market businesses with up to $100 million in sales. WCR is industry agnostic and targets leaders in niche industries or geographies as well as opportunistic purchases of businesses that WCR can improve operationally. WCR has a particular interest in situations involving companies facing succession dilemmas, corporate divestitures and businesses in out-of-favor industries. Current holdings include companies in the…

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Aug 2023 Acquired SWISHER
Aug 2023 Acquired PQH WIRELESS
Aug 2023 Acquired EXPRESSPAWN
Aug 2023 Acquired WYOMING FINANCIAL LENDERS

Continental Grain Company

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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CGC is a privately‐owned global investor, owner and operator of companies with more than 200 years of history across the food and agribusiness spectrum. We create long‐term value by applying deep industry knowledge, capital and talent to businesses ranging from established market leaders to promising innovators.We focus on building platforms that leverage our strategic expertise in food production, processing, and distribution, supporting strong management teams.We bring a long‐term ownership mindset, focusing on investment and operating plans that create long‐lasting value and a…

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Aug 2023 Invested in Bushel
Aug 2023 Invested in prenexus health
Aug 2023 Invested in restaurant technology
Aug 2023 Invested in Burger King

Lynx Equity Limited

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Lynx Equity buys small and medium-sized businesses from owners looking to retire. With our buy-and-hold strategy in mind, we seek to acquire businesses with long track records of stability in industries that will continue to thrive. Explore our portfolio of businesses in North America, Denmark and the UK.

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Jun 2023 Acquired Henry's
Feb 2023 Acquired Buse Timber & Sales Inc.
Oct 2021 Acquired Lighthouse Market
Mar 2020 Acquired arkas

Xwind LLC

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Xwind is a family holding company seeking to invest in scaled businesses in the US for the long term.Owner-operator approach with long-term investment horizonPrior operating and investing experience in Fortune 500 and top tier private equity firmsStrong track record of value creation through operational excellenceSector expertise within Education, Manufacturing, Distribution, Services, Consumer and Healthcare

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Jan 2026 Invested in Sail GP - Team France
Aug 2024 Invested in Western Welding Academy
May 2024 Invested in Indigo Innovations Inc.
Feb 2024 Invested in Aviation Institute of Maintenance

Helio Next Holdings, Inc.

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Helio Next is a private holding company that is focused on acquiring & operating scalable businesses. We are mostly industry agnostic when considering potential opportunities, but our current focus is on organizations with sustainable, long-term operations in the following categories: industrial manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, coatings & specialty chemical manufacturing, industrial services, coatings services, aftermarket automotive, and niche e-commerce. We look to leverage our wide range of relevant industry relationships and a growing network of internal resources to strengthen…

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May 2024 Acquired Blast Realty
May 2024 Acquired Compound Properties
Apr 2023 Acquired Sinterbide
Apr 2023 Acquired Everblast, Inc.

Dreison International

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Dreison's manufacturing companies specialize in the design and manufacturing of proprietary products for both original equipment and aftermarket customers. With a vigilant focus on innovation, our evolution is leading us into new markets, including direct-to-consumer product manufacturing.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Faz Elektrik
Aug 2023 Acquired Hotcards
Aug 2023 Acquired Maradyne Corporation
Aug 2023 Acquired Dreison Health

JC Koinon Industries, LLC

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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JC Koinon Industries (JCKI) is a private capital firm created to invest in and provide growth resources for middle market companies primarily based in the Western U.S. We focus on established and profitable companies operating in the manufacturing, distribution and service sectors. Investments are considered and are typically made on a controlling basis with our captive equity source. The common characteristics of companies that JCKI will consider include the following: a definable, understandable and scalable business model; well-developed and growing markets; proven products/processes;…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Golden State Medical Supply
Aug 2023 Acquired Credence MedSystems
Aug 2023 Acquired Gold Coast Medical Supply
Feb 2013 Acquired Fibreform Electronics, Inc.

Griot Partners

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Griot Partners is a strategic owner‑operator focused on digital & critical infrastructure services. Backed by family offices and institutional capital, we invest in or acquire firms with $5‑50 MM of revenue—strengthening their capabilities and expanding solutions for end‑clients. Our platform holding, Atlantic Technology Group (ATG), delivers best‑in‑class digital solutions, giving us first‑hand operating insight and a powerful springboard for add‑ons. We welcome founders who want to stay involved or roll equity alongside us and share our passion for building…

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Apr 2018 Invested in Ejuva Solar
Nov 2016 Acquired Conlog
Nov 2014 Acquired Tractionel
Dec 2012 Invested in GenPro Hydro

EverPine Holdings

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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EverPine Holdings (formerly Rhodes Companies) is a Southeast-based investment firm focused on acquiring businesses that provide essential services. We are drawn to companies with strong reputations, stable cash flow, loyal customers, and a meaningful place in the communities they serve. Our focus is on practical, resilient businesses across the Southeast, especially in industrial, commercial, maintenance, compliance, infrastructure support, and related service categories that are easy to overlook but hard to replace.We are operator-founded, long-term in our mindset, and disciplined in how we…

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Jul 2022 Acquired Overby School Services
Jan 2022 Invested in Roundly X
Jul 2020 Invested in Process Bolt
Mar 2018 Invested in Spiffy

Turnout Industries

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Turnout Industries is a Chicago-based diversified holding company focused on acquiring companies with $5-50 million in revenue. It targets firms with at least $1 million in EBITDA, aiming to build a portfolio of diversified businesses. The company is strategically positioned to invest in a variety of sectors, leveraging its expertise to enhance the growth and operational efficiency of its acquisitions. Turnout Industries currently manages a portfolio of six companies, including BlueRidge Fiber Solutions, Dewpoint, North Point Associates, Allways Precision, Kihm Metal Technologies, and…

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Jun 2024 Acquired Dewpoint
Nov 2022 Acquired North Point Associates
Oct 2022 Acquired Kihm Metal Technologies
Feb 2022 Acquired Allways Precision

Tucker's Farm Corporation

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tucker’s Farm Corporation is a value-oriented holding vehicle modeled after Berkshire Hathaway. Founded in 1994 as a small goat dairy, the farm has grown into a family of companies across industries and geographies. Capitalized with a long-term equity base, the farm aims to deploy ~$60 million of equity capital every year as it seeks to find and compound cash flows through highly active M&A strategies in the lower-middle market (and still boasts a strong herd of ~20 Nubian half-pygmy goats).

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May 2026 Acquired Rodizio
Sep 2025 Acquired Soccer 5
Feb 2025 Acquired Webster Locksmiths
Jan 2025 Acquired Pizza Factory

AH Equity Investments

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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AH Equity Investments is the United States holding company for AH Group, a Panama based permanent capital vehicle.AH enters each partnership with the intention of never selling. We are a holding company with no exit dates. Due to our long time horizon, the culture of a potential company is just as important as its financials.We are always looking to acquire growing, profitable, privately held companies with proven business models, records of revenue and earnings growth, and a plan to sustain that growth. We prefer to work with the current management team or promote from within and are open…

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Oct 2025 Acquired Mondale Associates
Mar 2024 Acquired RM Cotton
Sep 2022 Acquired Proctor Sales Inc.
Feb 2021 Acquired Hickory Park

KCM Holdings

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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KCM Holdings is a long-term investment partnership offering founders and owners a unique alternative to traditional private equity.We acquire and take a hands-on approach to growing businesses with $1M to $7M in EBITDA, primarily focusing on companies across North America.Our mandate is flexible: whether an owner-operator is looking to retire or seeking to de-risk their asset base while continuing to run the business, KCM Holdings can actively participate in either scenario. We focus on majority investments, ranging from 51% to 100% while preserving the owner's legacy over a long-term…

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Sep 2024 Invested in TrueFoam Limited
Apr 2023 Invested in Sabrepak Ltd.
Feb 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
Jul 2022 Invested in Progressive Countertop

Elah Holdings

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Elah Holdings is a recently reorganized holding company led by experienced business leaders that is seeking to acquire profitable businesses in the commercial and industrial markets to generate sustainable profitability and cash flows, unlock the value of our considerable tax assets, and use win-win deal structures that reduce risk, ultimately creating long-term value for our shareholders.Elah is co-sponsored by funds managed by, or affiliated with, 210 Capital and Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), who collectively own 49% of the company’s outstanding stock. In addition, the Private…

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Dec 2017 Acquired Capital Plus Financial, LLC
Oct 2017 Acquired RCP Advisors
Oct 2014 Acquired Real Alloy Recycling
Aug 2011 Acquired North American Breaker Co., Inc.

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Firms in the Air Freight & Logistics Holding Companies 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 Air Freight & Logistics Holding Companies is $4M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $900K-$4M. 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 Distribution 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 299 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Distribution.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Air Freight & Logistics Holding Companies directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Distribution, 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 Holding Companies with experience in Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 299 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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