Top Airlines Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

523

Active Firms

4,142

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$700K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

California 11%

Texas 11%

New York 9%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

Focus: Acquiring One Business | Capital Source: Investor-Backed or Self-Funded | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

Durin Capital

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I’m an entrepreneur and consulting partner focused on using technology and data to grow businesses. We are looking for light manufacturing, utilities, and B2B service businesses based in the Southwestern United Stated.

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Arpent Group

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Arpent Group partners with established, owner-operated businesses with strong fundamentals and lasting value. We take a long-term view — we're not looking for quick returns, we're looking to grow great companies and the people within them.We are drawn to businesses that are profitable, stable, and deeply embedded in the communities they serve. When we partner, we bring hands-on operational involvement alongside our capital.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Juniper Valley Capital

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Juniper Valley Capital is a fund formed for the sole purpose of identifying, acquiring and growing one great company. Juniper Valley Capital has committed capital from lower market funds, family offices and high net worth individuals. I would step into the CEO role and lead day to day business operations. Our site: https://www.junipervalleycapital.com/

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Two Bridges LP

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An entrepreneur-led fund designed to identify, acquire, and optimize an existing private company, bridging its history and legacy with its untapped growth potential. We have support from leading investors in the lower middle market

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Dragoon Investments

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Dragoon Investments is focused on the acquisition and operation of a single American company. We believe in continuing the owner's legacy, delivering unparalleled value to customers, giving back to the community, and delivering shareholder value.

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Indigo Blue Capital LLC

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Indigo Blue Capital is a traditional search fund seeking one great privately owned U.S.-based business to acquire. We partner with seasoned investors, experienced operators, and experts in different aspects of the traditional search process.

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Centaurus Technologies

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Centaurus Technologies 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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Sintra Partners

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Sintra Partners 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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Outsider Capital

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Outsider Capital is a Toronto-based entrepreneurial investment firm that is looking to acquire, actively manage, and grow a small to medium-sized business. We are focused on GTA-based businesses with $5M - $15M of revenue operating in the manufacturing, distribution, or business services space. We are looking to make a change of control investment and are excited to partner with an owner who is committed to making a seamless transition. We are passionately Canadian and we believe that the key to economic growth in our country is helping Canadian businesses tap into their technological…

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Sage Blacksmith

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I've raised committed capital from Pacific Lake and Peterson (two $2B investors) to acquire and grow a business service or software company. I spent a decade building companies internationally including developing data science capabilities for clients like GE.

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Uphill Partners LLC

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Uphill Partners LLC is searching for a business to acquire and operate. Company targets are located in SE Michigan or can be operated remotely, is service-based, and has EBITDA (or SDE) of $400K - $1M. Inspired by the founders’ love for distance running and mountain sports, Uphill Partners LLC is in it for the long run. We strive to continue creating value for customers and our local community.

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Lynwood Succession

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Lynwood is made up of a single hands-on, dedicated entrepreneur looking to offer a succession option to a promising business in Canada or the US. Lynwood is funded by a diverse team of entrepreneur-investors, with extensive experience buying and successfully growing small-to-medium enterprises over the long term.We are not here to manage an investment portfolio or run a satellite division. We are here to roll up our sleeves, and live and breathe your business. Our primary goal is to protect what you have worked hard to create, but we’ll also bring our skills and dedication to help it…

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Dark Horse Capital

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Worked for a Toronto-based mid-market private equity fund, where I led 17 acquisitions of small to medium-sized businesses. Post-close, I supported them through transition planning and operational initiatives to drive growth and improved profitability. Following this, I worked in a C-level role for a PE-backed company, which I recently left to focus full-time on finding a business to acquire and operate for the long run.

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Riverside Impact Capital LLC

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Riverside Impact Capital LLC is a search-based investment platform targeting businesses with impactful products or servicesWe are primarily focused on the following industries: Non-profit & government servicesEducation & workforce developmentHealthcare servicesWater & environmental servicesClean energy / decarbonizationRecycling & waste managementOur investment criteria: Impactful product or service At least five years of historyRevenue of $5-25mThree or more years of $750k - $5m+ EBITDASignificant portion of revenue is recurring (contractual or otherwise)An established team (ideally >5…

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Jodabit Partners

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Jodabit Partners 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.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Fairview Succession

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Fairview Succession LP is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on water and waste related services. Fairview acquired CatchAll Environmental in 2023 to establish a platform for future growth and acquisitions in water-related services. CatchAll Environmental provides stormwater management solutions in the US Pacific Northwest. Fairview Succession is backed by entrepreneurs who have taken part in building over 200 businesses, including JetBlue, Asurion, Vivint, Allbirds, and Bonobos. Some of them have sold for large valuations, and others have even gone public. But they all started as…

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Next Leap

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Next Leap KC is a small business and real estate holdings company based in Kansas City. We acquire lower middle-market businesses in the Midwest and hold them forever. Next Leap is led by its Founder and Managing Partner Bryan Swartz who is supported by an array of experienced entrepreneurs, CEOs, and operators.

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Silver Beach Capital Partners

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Silver Beach Capital Partners ("SBCP") is a private investment firm that acquires and operates manufacturing, business services, and industrial services companies with EBITDA over $2MM, and has partnered with a large holding company to jointly execute tuck-in and bolt-on acquisitions for its platform investmentsLamar Small is the Managing Partner of Silver Beach Capital Partners. With over 15 years of investment experience and 6 years of engineering expertise, he leads SBCP in identifying, acquiring, and operating small businesses.Before founding SBCP, Lamar was an Investment Director at the…

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Sunward Investment Group, LLC

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Sunward Investment Group is a collective of seasoned professionals in the design and construction industry, bringing together the expertise of professional engineering consultants, sales engineers, and licensed contractors. Each team member boasts over two decades of experience, underscoring a deep commitment to the field. Our group stands out for our shared dedication to pushing the boundaries of sustainability and affordability in all our projects and products. At the heart of Sunward Investment Group is a vision to transform the industry by leveraging our extensive knowledge and passion.…

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Magnificent Legacy Capital

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Magnificent Legacy Capital is a private investment firm focused on one small to medium-sized acquisition. We aim to partner with one exceptional company that is seeking its next stage of growth. Post-acquisition, Brett will take on the CEO role, allowing sellers to exit the business after a reasonable transition period.

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Firms in the Airlines Search Funds 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 Airlines Search Funds is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $700K-$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 523 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 Airlines Search Funds 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 Search Funds with experience in Industrials, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 523 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 Airlines Search Funds directory, you can request information here.

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