Top Air Freight & Logistics Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

969

Active Firms

25,157

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 10%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Altmaven Capital

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Altmaven Capital is a Toronto-based investment firm focused on partnering with companies across all stages of the business life cycle, from early growth to succession and transition.Altmaven focuses on a range of investment opportunities, including growth capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, founder and family succession, carve-outs, and complex or overlooked situations. We selectively invest in earlier-stage companies where our capital and operating experience can accelerate growth and help navigate inflection points.We work closely with founders, management teams, and shareholders…

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Metro Global Ventures

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Metro Global Ventures is an operationally-focused middle market private investment firm. We invest in and help grow smaller niche businesses with solid fundamentals and strong management teams. Our deep experience working with founder owned/operated small and mid-sized businesses sets us apart as a true investment partner. Our personal and strategic approach to helping entrepreneurs build leading organizations enables us to drive sustained growth and create long term value. As entrepreneurs ourselves, our mission is to provide capital to talented entrepreneurial executives to enable them…

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callowhill

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Fundless sponsor in active search for one of two specific targets:Financial Profile: Up to $2M in EBITDA Sectors (Seem random and unrelated but are based on experience & non-obvious "right to play")Digital Services Firms with a preference for SEO & Digital Marketing.Fine Art Handling & Art Logistics

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LeftRight Capital LLC

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LeftRight Capital is a private investment firm committed to building resilient businesses and generating enduring value. With a systematic, strategic, and tech-enabled investment approach, LRC partners with founders and management teams to unlock transformational growth opportunities.LRC specializes in control investments in lower middle market companies across sectors such as niche manufacturing, aerospace and defense, industrial services, and vertical software. The firm targets businesses with strong fundamentals that are ready to scale, bring operational rigor, and embrace long-term value…

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Aviv Holdings

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NY-based investor sourcing acquisition opportunities on behalf of a private family holding company. The mandate is to identify, acquire, and scale a platform business in fragmented industrial & commercial services, anchoring with a strong founder-led platform and building meaningfully from there. I bring several years of industrials-focused IB & PE experience, which translates to a disciplined, well-organized execution of a transaction. I plan to be hands-on with the platform, working directly with management to professionalize operations, expand commercially, and integrate strategic…

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Earned Outcomes LLC

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Entrepreneur, operator and investor with a proven ability to identify opportunity, build trusted relationships, scale organizations and create long-term value through sound judgment. Experience spans enterprise partnership development, business ownership, successful exits, real estate investment and private company acquisitions. Known for building mutually beneficial partnerships, evaluating opportunities with discipline and intuition and leading teams through periods of growth and change.Selected Career HighlightsNegotiated strategic partnerships with the NFL, PGA Tour, NASCAR, Formula 1,…

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Young's Legacy Group

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Young's Legacy Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business specializing in agricultural transportation, logistics, and staffing solutions. It focuses on business succession and organizational development. The company is committed to preserving the legacy and individuality of family businesses, ensuring their continued success through modern financial and management practices. By offering robust support and innovative solutions, Young's Legacy Group helps businesses overcome operational, financial, and succession-based challenges, maintaining their unique identities and values.

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Ridge and Valley Holdings

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Ridge and Valley Holdings is an operator-led holding company that specializes in acquiring small service businesses, particularly in sectors such as HVAC and senior care. The company is strategically focused on the Southeastern United States and the Sun Belt region, targeting profitable businesses within the $1M-$2M range. With a structured holding company model, Ridge and Valley Holdings employs pre-arranged SBA financing and a team of complementary operators to ensure a smooth transition and continued success of the acquired businesses. Their approach is designed to preserve the legacy of…

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Ancona Holdings

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Ancona Holdings acquires and operates small to mid-sized businesses in the Midwest. We provide founders with a thoughtful, permanent transition that honors the legacy they have built and ensures continuity for their employees, customers, and communities.Our team brings together backgrounds in private equity, corporate finance, and hands-on business operations. We combine the rigor of institutional investing with the flexibility and personal commitment of a dedicated owner.Unlike fund-driven acquirers, we are not bound by an exit timeline. Our interests are fully aligned with the sustained…

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Elips Capital Industries LLC

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Conrad T. Walz II is an experienced entrepreneur and operator with over a decade of success scaling businesses across the landscaping, services, and healthcare sectors. Known for his ability to drive strategic growth, optimize operations, and increase profitability, Conrad has led multiple startups to mid-market scale and guided them through successful exits to strategic buyers.Elips Capital Industries, LLC is backed by a team of proven entrepreneurs, operators, and investors with a strong track record of acquiring and growing businesses. Conrad brings personal and committed capital and SBA…

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Caravel Capital Group

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Caravel Capital Group is a Texas based family office, searching to acquire and operate businesses and real estate that fit our investment criteria.We are interested in purchasing local businesses to own and operate long-term in the Austin / San Antonio / Dallas / Houston area, within the $0.5-2M earnings range.

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KY Capital LLC

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I formed company KY Capital LLC as an acquisition vehicle to acquire my own business. I am searching as a self-funded searcher who has over $500K liquidate asset ready to invest and with strong asset to back myself. I have experience raising capital for real estate deals and knowledge on how to raise capital for SMB. Thus, the upper limit for good opportunity can be opened up to $10M.

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The Kimberton Group LLC

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The Kimberton Group is an independent sponsor focused on acquiring businesses with $0.5k-5M of EBITDA. The Kimberton Group's investors include family offices and a number of high net worth investors who have started, bought, and built highly successful businesses across the United States.

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East Holdings

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East Holdings is a Texas-based private investment firm that specializes in acquiring and operating founder-owned businesses. The company is dedicated to preserving the legacies of these businesses while building for future growth. Founded by Van and Abbey East, East Holdings focuses on strategic acquisitions that align with their mission of maintaining the heritage of the businesses they acquire. The firm is well-equipped to manage and nurture the growth of its portfolio companies, ensuring a sustainable future for each entity under its management.

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stone holdings

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Ideally, the business operates in a fragmented industry with recurring revenue, low customer concentration, and stable historical cash flow. I’m particularly interested in sectors like home services, B2B services, or healthcare-adjacent operations where strong local or operational moats exist but tech enablement or growth strategy is underdeveloped. I bring both capital and hands-on operating experience, with a long-term commitment to steward the company and its people.

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WindTide Capital Partners

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Private equity professional with experience of investing over $100M across lower-middle-market services businesses over the past six years. Currently partnering with family offices to source, acquire, and grow high-quality service platforms.

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Nath Inc

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Nath Inc is a premier hospitality management company with over 50 years of experience in the industry at its helm. Founded as a family-owned and operated business, we have grown from a small 25-room motel to managing resorts on the Great Lakes. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our guests.We pride ourselves on our long-standing reputation for excellence in the hospitality industry. Our portfolio of properties includes a variety of different brands, giving our guests a wide range of options to choose…

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Legacy Transition Partners

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Legacy Transition Partners is an independent investment firm that specializes in partnering with founder-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses during critical transition periods. The firm is dedicated to supporting companies in the lower middle market, providing strategic investment and guidance to facilitate growth and development. With a focus on businesses at key transition points, Legacy Transition Partners leverages its expertise to help these companies navigate changes and achieve their long-term objectives.

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Learner Ltd

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Learner Ltd 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. While we prefer opportunities in South Central USA, we do have a global mandate. Our principals are successful entrepreneurs who have founded and sold businesses valued at over $100m.Wole Oluwole-Rotimi is an investment banking professional with a progressive career across equity capital markets, M&A, and leveraged…

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Bridlewood Partners

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Bridlewood Partners is a private investment platform dedicated to partnering with management teams to drive sustainable growth and create lasting enterprise value. We focus on acquiring founder- and family-owned businesses when ownership is ready to transition or exit, providing not just capital, but acting as a trusted partner to steward the company into its next phase of growth and preserve the legacy of the founding families.

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Firms in the Air Freight & Logistics 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 Air Freight & Logistics Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $600K-$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 Industrials 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 969 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Industrials.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Air Freight & Logistics Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Industrials, 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 Industrials, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 969 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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