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

969

Active Firms

25,182

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 11%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

City Different Investments

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City Different Investments is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As seasoned veterans of various industry-leading investment management firms, our founding portfolio managers have run peak cumulative assets of more than $35 billion.In addition to public equity and fixed income strategies, City Different Investments is actively sourcing private equity investment opportunities. We are seeking majority stakes in mature companies with between $250,000 and $1,500,000 in EBITDA. Our target deal will offer growth equity or personal liquidity to an…

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BC Investments

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BC Investments is interested in purchasing companies with $3m to $50m in sales with consistent cash flow or distress companies with clear potential for turnaround.

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Arla Capital, LLC

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After eight years running M&A at Anheuser Busch InBev, decided to pursue my passion for entrepreneurship through acquisition. Looking for one business to buy and run that I can grow both organically and inorganically. Previously ran an independent sponsor focused on acquiring distressed assets, and had several successful exits.

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MSR Partners LLC

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MSR Partners is an independent sponsor partnership melding investment banking's financial acumen with venture capital's innovation and insight. Our expertise ensures stability and risk management, alongside a forward-looking lens for diverse investment opportunities and navigating strategic initiatives. MSR stakeholders and business partners benefit from a well-rounded strategy, combining financial prudence with growth potential.

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American Industrial Machining Partners

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American Industrial Machining Partners (AIMP) acquires controlling interests in founder-led and family-owned U.S. companies seeking growth capital or a thoughtful ownership transition. Target size is $1 to 3 million in EBITDA. We focus on manufacturing, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries. AIMP has two portfolio companies: an aerospace and defense business in Ohio and a racking and material handling fabricator in Georgia.

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Forge Holdings, LLC

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Forge Holdings, LLC is focused on acquiring, growing and managing founder and family-owned businesses. We aim to provide an attractive exit opportunity for business owners who are seeking liquidity but who also care greatly about what a sale means for their customers, suppliers and employees. We have the ability to own companies forever and take a prudent approach towards the use of debt. Our primary focus is Midwest- and Southeast-based companies generating $1-$5 million in EBITDA, but we will opportunistically pursue larger companies across the continental US.

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Runway Holdings

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Hey i'm Matt Stein, VP of Business Development at Runway Holdings. Runway Holdings is a Toronto based permanent capital investment partnership. We invest our own capital to acquire mission critical business built to withstand the test of time. We have no fund, no LPs, and no exit timelines. A unicorn buyer with patient capital committed to doing right by the owners, communities, and legacies we partner with.

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Delvern Capital Investments, LLC

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Delvern Capital is a Charlotte-based private investment firm specializing in acquiring founder-owned businesses in the U.S.At Delvern Capital, we understand how important your business is to you and your employees. We also know the decision to sell your business is incredibly difficult. You’ve spent a great deal of time, money, and energy building your business from the ground up.Our mission is to be a dedicated partner to management teams and employees that have been instrumental in building successful companies.

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Harbor Street Capital LLC

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At Harbor Street Capital our mission is simple - to acquire a great American company and continue the seller's legacy. As founders with a family history of entrepreneurship, we, too, know the sweat, the passion, and the unwavering commitment it takes to build something from scratch. We are not a private equity firm seeking short-term profits at the expense of employees and the communities they serve. We are operators and entrepreneurs that will safeguard the essence of your legacy. Together, we'll build upon this strong foundation, propelling your company to even greater heights.

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Robert Rose Capital

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Robert Rose Capital (“RRC”) is a private investment firm with a mission to build strong companies by leading with intention. RRC makes control investments in companies seeking an ownership succession or with strong leadership teams interested in recapitalizing the business to accelerate it’s growth trajectory. Our investment strategy is to employ a buy-and-build approach with companies in fragmented industries with significant tailwinds. RRC believes through diligent discipline, companies can achieve transformational growth by utilizing an appropriate capital structure and financial…

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NorthCrest Capital

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NorthCrest Capital is the investment vehicle of founder Kevin Laleyan and is supported by a team of entrepreneurs and investors focused on acquiring one business to personally operate and grow. We are here to provide a succession plan to an owner/operator who cares about the future of their business. Our goal is to work with an owner to structure a transaction that preserves your business legacy. We will assume day-to-day company management creating value for the seller, employees, and community.

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Brunstetter Capital

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I am an experienced operator who has acquired and managed a business previously. Well capitalized personally and via debt and equity investor relationships. I'm looking for the next opportunity. Industry agnostic.

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Good Ground

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Good Ground was founded in 2013 to source, acquire, develop and consult on multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, industrial and out of home media assets, often partnering with and investing alongside select sponsors with local and asset-specific expertise. We bring strong data science tools, underwriting, project management and capital raising abilities to each of our projects and partnerships.We also actively invest in, advise and provide consulting services to early stage technology companies, with a focus on proptech. Over the years, we have been lucky enough to build strong relationships…

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84|90

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84|90 is an investment, partnership, and philanthropy platform at the intersection of health, manufacturing and community.We back founders and operators we believe in, acquire and build businesses worth building, and direct time and capital toward initiatives that create real impact in the communities and sectors we care about.We work with people where we can go deep — founders, operators, and institutions focused on doing something that matters. If that describes you, we'd welcome the conversation.

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Strive Holdings

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Strive Holdings is a technology-driven holding company bringing a modern, operational approach to micro-cap and lower middle market buyouts. We are family-officed financed and built through flexible platform roll-ups and long-term holds, acquiring established owner-operated businesses where technology, operational execution, and people unlock meaningful value. Full acquisitions or equity rollovers. Founder-friendly. We move with convictionTransaction Size: $3M – $50M | EBITDA: $1M – $5M | Nationwide | Control AcquisitionsIndustries: Services, Distribution,…

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The Decatur Group

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The Decatur Group is a private equity firm principally focused on the lower end of the middle market, which we define as companies valued under $100 million. We seek to acquire companies in partnership with management by investing capital on behalf of the firm and our investors. While we are not limited to investing in any particular industry, we are focused on situations requiring a catalyst for growth, or the re-positioning of a company's operations or balance sheet. We seek opportunities where our capital, our strategic input and management's leadership can have a meaningful impact on the…

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Jason Pello

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Former public company (NYSE: NRDY) CFO who took a tutoring startup through a $1.7B de-SPAC IPO, doubled revenue and delivered EBITDA profitability. Twenty-four years of progressive experience spanning public companies, VC/PE-backed environments, and Big 4 public accounting. Proven ability to navigate capital markets, exhibit innovative thinking, shape strategy, and consistently execute at a high level. Actively looking to acquire a business.

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Timberview Capital

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Timberview Capital helps busy professionals to create new paths toward financial independence by investing alongside us in Real Estate.We started as a small group of physicians investing together. Today, our network has grown exponentially because busy professionals need solid wealth-building investments that reliably replace their active income with passive income.

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RHT Growth Partners

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RHT Growth Partners is a Chicago-based investment firm backed by committed institutional equity capital that's focused on acquiring B2B services and tech-enabled services businesses in the lower-middle market. Website: https://rhtgrowthpartners.com/

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Atlas Components Group

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Atlas Components Group is a private acquisition platform focused exclusively on aerospace and defense fastener manufacturers and AS9120-certified distributors in the United States. Backed by [Leaf Group of NY], we are building a long-term consolidation platform in a fragmented, certification-gated segment of the A&D supply chain.What we look for: $1M–$20M in revenue, positive EBITDA, fewer than 100 employees, AS9100 or AS9120 certification (or a clear 12-month path to it), CAGE code, and NAS/MS-spec capability. We focus on independent, family- or founder-owned businesses — typically…

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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.

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 Air Freight & Logistics Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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