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Top Airlines Independent Sponsors

Explore 510 Airlines Independent Sponsors that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Airlines Independent Sponsors

510

Active Firms

10,274

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$18M

Core Revenue Range

$700K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

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

Key Attributes

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

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HRC Partners

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HRC Partners (www.hrc.partners) seeks to make control or non-control investments in technology, business services, and other select industries leveraging the domain expertise of our founder and bench of entrepreneur advisors to create value through organic growth and a tactical add-on acquisition playbook. The group is led by Cyrus Maghami, a 20-year private equity (Kayne Anderson, Shackleton) and M&A advisory (Harbor Ridge, Layer 7) veteran, with deal experience in technology and telecom services, software, and ad-tech. This includes a 7 company IT service roll up which grew from $25mm to…

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Knox Enterprises Inc

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Knox Enterprises is looking to partner with proven management teams to help scale their business to the next level via organic and M&A growth opportunities. We are open to a variety ownership transition dynamics (i.e., complete sale, liquidity event for owners looking to remain with the business, joint ventures, minority investments, etc.). Collectively, we have completed well in excess of $5b in buyside transactions through our careers across industrial, healthcare, distribution, business services, and retail investments

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Era

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Era is a global investment firm backed by leading closely-held family enterprises across 19 countries and 25 industries. Era brings together the collective expertise, industry intel, and strategic capital of the firm’s families to invest in category-defining technology companies solving civilization’s biggest industrial challenges. 

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Rochester Advisors

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Rochester Advisors 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. We have extensive experience investing in and assisting in an operational capacity incorporating both early-stage and established businesses, exiting via private sale up through IPO. The team has a background in manufacturing, distribution, software technology, green energy, sports & entertainment, and real…

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Dive Capital

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Dive Ventures is a select group of the nation's most disruptive business owners, financial advisors,technology providers & marketers focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We want to partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. 

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Junction Equity Partners, LLC

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Junction Equity Partners is a lower middle market buyout firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. We are heavily focused on founder-owned businesses in the essential services and specialty distribution sectors. Target size ranges for the initial platform will be $1-$6 million of EBITDA, however, will look at businesses below and above the range stated. The goal is to leverage our executive network and focus on thesis-driven investing to add outsized value to our partnership companies.

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Fireroad Holdings Inc

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Fireroad HoldCo invests in existing businesses and takes an active role in helping introduce technology, automation, and proven processes and systems that enable growth. We love businesses in industries with a consistent history of profitability, great leaders, and a path to growth.

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Strategic Growth Investments

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Strategic Growth Investments (“SGI”) is a private investment firm founded in 2012 to pursue compelling investment opportunities in middle market businesses. SGI has a flexible mandate to invest across the capital structure in control-oriented investments ranging from strategic financings to buyouts, allowing us to implement innovative investment strategies that preserve invested capital and mitigate risk while driving growth and creating value.

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Posterity Capital

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Posterity Capital is a family office-backed independent sponsor seeking non-sponsored stable operating businesses in mature industries. Investments will be made as part of a long-term, buy and hold strategy in which the operating business acts as the 'crown jewel' of the family's holdings. Investments will be made in concert with the family office (LP) investor, ensuring full transparency of the source of funds as well as buy-in and alignment between family, senior management, remaining equity holders, and employees.

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Sacher Group LLC

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Sacher Group LLC 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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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Pioneer Investment Partners

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Pioneer is a private investment firm focused on investing and partnering with outstanding businesses for the long-term.The Pioneer team has decades of experience investing in, advising, and building businesses. The team has a diverse and complimentary skill set spanning backgrounds in private equity, corporate development, financial advisory, and business consulting.

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Arro Partners

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Arro Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in and developing lower middle market businesses with strong growth potential and an entrepreneurial mindset. We are investors, operators, and former small business owners. We have a long-term investment horizon and a flexible approach to partnering with current owners and management teams to drive value-creation and ensure an enduring legacy for the business.

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Scott Leyba

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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. We focus on legacy preservation.

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Marc Capital

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Marc Capital is a real estate development and investment company specializing in ground-up and conversion projects around the United States. We’re a double bottom line company. Not only do we seek to obtain the best returns for our investors through a conventional bottom line, but we also incorporate a second bottom line where we measure our performance in terms of positive social impact.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Zachary Fund

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At Zachary Fund, we leverage our profound experience and sharp industry insights to invest in diverse sectors including software, logistics, renewable energy, construction, health care, etc. Our commitment extends to investing our capital globally, where we mentor and guide businesses toward successful IPOs in the US. Our seasoned team is not merely a provider of capital but a strategic ally in the journey of transformative change, ensuring that companies in our portfolio can realize their full potential, innovate, and ascend to leadership positions in their field.

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XMF Capital

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XMF Capital is a global investment business investing capital on behalf of pension funds, large institutions and individuals. Our mission is to create long-term value for our investors through the careful stewardship of their capital. We invest in private equity, growth equity, credit and hedge funds. Our efforts and capital aims to grow hundreds of companies and support local economies.

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On Course Partners

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On Course Partners is an independent sponsor and a premier M&A Advisor, providing best-in-class buy-side, sell-side and strategy advisory services to the lower middle-market.

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Great Circle

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Michael Wexler and Damon Tassone are executives and entrepreneurs with 20+ years of leadership experience building, scaling, and operating start-ups and Fortune 500 organizations.Start-ups. Most recently Michael was COO and CFO of Affera, a venture backed medical device company which he helped sell to Medtronic in 2022 for $925MM. Prior to that, he was founder + CEO of HiWired (sold to Radialpoint) and ANSWR. Damon is a three-time founder + president of Site59 (sold to Travelocity), Intent, and Black Crow AI. He helped lead the first two to >$100MM in gross sales, and the third from $0 to…

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Occur Capital

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Occur Capital is an investment firm led by entrepreneurs focused on acquiring, operating and continuing the legacy of SMBs with up to $10M in annual revenue

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Ostrom Capital Partners

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Emily Bergstrom is a Booth MBA with over 18 years of leadership experience looking for a small company to acquire and operate for the long term. She spent 12 years at McMaster-Carr Supply Co, a privately held industrial supplies distributor much loved and respected by makers worldwide. During her career there, she was exposed to every aspect of the business from product management to operations to sales and accounting.  Emily’s time at McMaster-Carr taught her the importance of listening – to customers, to business partners, and to employees.  She believes that employee-owned…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Airlines 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 Airlines Independent Sponsors?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Airlines Independent Sponsors is $3M-$18M, with a core EBITDA range of $700K-$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.

How important is Industrials experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

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 510 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Industrials.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on Industrials?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Airlines 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.

How do I compare Independent Sponsors with experience in Industrials?

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 510 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Airlines 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 Airlines Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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