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

Invictus Company Acquisitions

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Invictus Company Acquisitions is an Australian private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and management of businesses within the heavy industrial and infrastructure services sectors. The firm is committed to long-term ownership, focusing on operational excellence and fostering a strong company culture. Invictus seeks to acquire full or partial stakes in companies, with transaction sizes typically ranging from $50 million to $300 million. By hiring exceptional leaders and allowing them the autonomy to drive growth, Invictus aims to enhance the value of its portfolio companies, which…

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Merrymaker Capital

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Merrymaker Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in control investments in privately held companies. The firm focuses on enriching lives and building enduring value in small and medium-sized enterprises by investing in people, strategy, and technologies. Merrymaker Capital targets companies with strong management and growth potential, specifically those with EBITDA ranging from $2.0 to $20.0 million. The firm is committed to empowering teams and dedicating resources to foster strategic growth. With a portfolio of around 20 companies, Merrymaker Capital emphasizes operational focus…

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113 Capital LLC

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113 Capital is a family office dedicated to creating successful partnerships by focusing on the improvement and operation of diverse assets. The firm is particularly interested in acquiring businesses with established models and mature customer bases, with a strategic focus on opportunities along the U.S. East Coast. Their approach is centered around generating consistent cash flow and fostering growth within their portfolio companies. 113 Capital leverages its expertise to enhance the value and performance of its investments.

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Caydan Capital

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Caydan Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in control investments with a focus on value-oriented strategies. The firm targets profitable businesses with strong management teams, emphasizing historical operating performances and favorable market dynamics. Caydan Capital Partners employs flexible investment structures, including majority control, minority equity, and debt plus equity investments. With a team experienced in private equity and venture capital, the firm is dedicated to communication, trust, and alignment, helping their portfolio companies succeed. They actively…

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White Wing Partners

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With a career spanning investing, advising, and operating roles, Fletcher brings a uniquely holistic perspective to the table. Before joining White Wing, he served on the investment team at DalFort Capital Partners, a Dallas-based investment firm focused on making control equity investments in lower middle market industrial businesses. At Dalfort, Fletcher sourced, executed, and managed both platform and add-on investments. Prior to Dalfort, Fletcher worked in the energy investment banking division of Wells Fargo Securities, advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, and capital-raising…

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Riverbound Partners

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Riverbound Partners is seeking to acquire a business led by a faith-driven CEO and hold it for the long-term, to ensure that the mission, culture, and Gospel fruit endures for generations to come.Unlike traditional private equity buyers, we don’t flip the company or strip away what matters most.Our purpose is to ensure business remains a place where people belong, grow, and encounter Christ's love.Our model:- Long-term hold (no artificial exits)- Minimal debt (no external pressures)- Mission first (values and culture preserved)If you planted your company by the river, don’t choose a buyer…

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Mission Support Partners

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Mission Support Partners invests in the aerospace, defense, and government services sectors, and more broadly in businesses that are aligned with the country's strategic priorities.Our partners bring 40+ years of experience as investors and executives. We invest our own capital and collaborate with limited partners as needed.

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Serra Street Holdings

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Serra Street Holdings seeks to own and operate small businesses and real estate with the intent of never selling. We acquire quality assets in growing markets at fair prices, add value through exceptional management and capital allocation, and then steward the continued growth of our companies and properties into the next generation (and beyond). The founding principals are former Marines. Their service instilled in them a strong belief that "brilliance in the basics" is the foundation of and catalyst for superior results. As real estate investors, the "basics" begin with a…

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Simtob Management & Investment

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Simtob Management & Investment is a private management and investment firm led by Managing Partner Bradley Simtob and his father & Partner, Richard Simtob. The firm operates primarily out of West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, and is recognized for its expertise in the real estate sector.The Simtob family office also owns and operates 1,100 apartments in West Michigan, 11 Goldfish Swim Schools, Official Driving School, Handle With Care moving, and holds many passive investments in various industries.

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Traction Capital Partners

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We look to acquire companies based in the western US where we think there are opportunities for long term growth.We are opportunistic and general in our approach. We prefer businesses with a history of profitability.We look to be long term owners of the businesses we invest in. Our goal is to partner with the existing team to build on the foundation put in place by prior owners.We are focused on opportunities head quartered in the western US.

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North Iron Holdings

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North Iron Holdings is looking to acquire a single B2B value-add distribution company with less than $5 Million in EBIDTA, and facilitate a smooth transition for a business owner who is interested in preserving his or her legacy, while stewarding a business that has untapped potential.Your business is your lifeblood and your legacy. It represents your ingenuity, your hard work, and your aspirations—made tangible in the value you provide.We recognize that every business has a story—how it came to be, developed, and evolved amid changing conditions in a dynamic world. We value that…

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Citadel Air Defense Systems llc

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We function as a Private Equity firm within a family office focused on the Defense Sector especially Air and Missile Defense where we have significant expertise. Looking to acquire a company that makes parts and/or components for missile defense systems.

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Chordata Ventures

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Investment firm founded by experienced investment banker and senior corporate finance professionals focused on scaling growth lower middle market businesses.We buy-out companies with solid financials with growth options, benefiting from best-practices

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MySolv Technologies Corp.

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MySolv Technologies Corp. is a Western Canadian based private investment firm with a concentration on owning and operating lower middle-market businesses. MySolv's strategic focus is to seek alliances and opportunities that provide solutions and technology for businesses.

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Carnyx Holdings

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Carnyx is a private market investment firm that actively invests in lower middle market businesses and infrastructure assets. The firm takes a hands-on approach revolving around forming partnerships with exceptional businesses and offering an array of resources to support their transformation into thriving, long-term enterprises. With a mission to unlock exceptional opportunities and create lasting value, Carnyx offers our investment partners a unique and tailored approach to these types of private market investments.

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MPWR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

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I am an operator and investor focused on acquiring and scaling mission-critical facility service businesses. I previously grew a parking and facility services company from a small local operator into a multi-million-dollar platform, giving me hands-on experience with budgeting, compliance, workforce management, and service delivery at scale.I also bring a unique advantage through my long-standing relationships with commercial real estate owners and large prime contractors. These relationships allow me to open doors, accelerate growth, and create opportunities that go far beyond what a typical…

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Mustang Entrepreneurs

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Mustang Entrepreneurs is focused on small to medium sized aerospace and aviation acquisitions. Our approach is to find U.S. based aerospace businesses to invest in and grow.We do this by capitalizing on our operational experience and industry knowledge acquired from starting and growing a multi-unit aerospace firm. We bring a rare combination of entrepreneurship, leadership, and finance experience.Companies we focus on:Aviation/Aerospace Focused$0-$5mm EBITDA rangeTexas or Florida Based

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Greenfield Avenue Capital

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Greenfield Avenue provides growth capital and liquidity to founders of exceptional businesses. We're focused on situations where the founder wants to continue in their role and retain ownership, but is seeking a collaborative investor and growth partner to help take their business from good to great.We target companies with a differentiated value proposition, stable revenue, and durable profitability.

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Castlegar Capital

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Operator-led private investment firm acquiring established lower-middle-market businesses one at a time and holding them for the long term. $1M-$3M EBITDA, profitable, recurring revenue. GTA/Ontario preferred

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Golden Primera Inc

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Established in 2022, Golden Primera began as a single-family office focused on real estate investments, with projects in the United States and Southeast Asia. Today, it is expanding beyond real estate to build a diversified global portfolio. Leveraging the family’s operational expertise, global networks, and strong capital base, Golden Primera targets strategic acquisitions and turnaround opportunities in high-potential sectors.

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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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