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

Ripple Equity Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals

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Ripple Equity Partners (REP) is looking for a business owner planning for the next stage in life - we want to partner with and provide them with flexibility, transparency, and peace of mind as they sell their business and ensure their legacy continues

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Seven Lakes Group

5 Total Closed Deals

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Seven Lakes Group started out as a search fund and grew into a private holding company with four completed acquisitions to date. SLG was formed by two tenured partners with a commercial background and proven management track records, looking to own and operate small businesses in a handful of select industries. We are a self funded, hands-on acquirer, not a financial investor. Post acquisition, we work closely with existing management to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Dynamic Physical Therapy
Jul 2021 Advised Highline Millwork in its sale to Confidential
Aug 2020 Acquired HALO Senior Care
Sep 2018 Acquired A Comfort Care

Orchard Run Capital

4 Total Closed Deals

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Orchard Run Capital L.L.C. was founded in order to identify and purchase a business that its managing member will own and operate. We offer business founders/owners the opportunity for succession, committing to long-term ownership and to build upon their legacy.The managing member is an experienced executive having spent more than 25 years in operating leadership and M&A roles in the healthcare/life sciences, industrial and commercial real estate sectors. The target business will be headquartered in the southeastern U.S., to which the new owner and operator (i.e., the managing…

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Dec 2020 Advised Integrated Software Solutions in its sale to Waters Corp. (NYSE:WAT)
Jan 2020 Advised Andrew Alliance in its sale to Waters Corporation
Feb 2000 Provided debt financing to The Westin St Francis Hotel
Aug 1998 Advised Privately-owned property portfolios in its sale to Brandywine Realty Trust

Fannon Creative

4 Total Closed Deals

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Fannon Creative 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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Mar 2023 Acquired Dennis Point Marina & Campground
May 2012 Advised Fannon Fine Printing in its sale to Mt. Royal Printing
Jan 2004 Acquired The Huffman Press
Jan 2002 Acquired Virginia Lithograph

Gate Ventures

2 Total Closed Deals

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Gate Ventures is a strategic finance advisory firm based in Tel-Aviv, providing private placement and M&A advisory services to early and late-stage software and IT services companies, and assisting companies in achieving their financial and strategic goals.Gate provides analysis of the company’s funding options, and identifies and approaches the appropriate investor for the company. Gate maintains significant relationships with its extensive network of investors, based in Israel, Europe and the U.S.A. Gate’s network of investors includes strategic market leaders with true added value,…

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Apr 2023 Advised Supplant on an investment from Sienna
Nov 2022 Advised CoreTigo on an investment from Emerson

MSix Capital Group

2 Total Closed Deals

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MSix Capital Group is a trusted private investment firm with a strong track record and committed capital. We are focus on medium-sized businesses in the US. Join us and work with passionate entrepreneurs and experienced investors ready to ensure your business thrives. Together, let's unlock new growth and create a brighter future.

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Nov 2023 Invested in Collective
Sep 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

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Kingtree & Warwick LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Kingtree & Warwick is a long-term capital investment vehicle based in Brooklyn, New York and is focused on acquiring a single business in the United States with the goal of operating and growing that business over an extended period of time. K&W is backed by a group of high-quality, well-capitalized long-term oriented institutional investors. K&W seeks to acquire businesses with between $2 and $6 million in profit, and between $15 million and $30 million in transaction value.

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Jun 2022 Acquired Radio Road Car Wash
May 2022 Acquired Soapy's Car Wash

Game 7 Growth

1 Total Closed Deal

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Game 7 Capital II (Growth) is a search fund created by myself and two colleagues, following our successful self-funded acquisition of a company in the US Pacific Northwest. We have raised capital from institutional search investors to identify and acquire up to three separate companies to be managed by the three members of Game 7, with each member responsible for an independent industry focus.

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Aug 2022 Acquired GraffitiCo

CrestLake Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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CrestLake Partners is a private equity firm based out of New York City. The fund is industry agnostic with a preference for targets in the healthcare, educational, and business services sectors. The fund is backed by institutional investors such as WSC, Anacapa, Mirmar, Aspect Investors, and Next Coast Ventures.www.crestlakepartners.com

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May 2023 Acquired Out of the Box Technology

Enda Capital LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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ENDA Capital is a self-funded search fund aiming to buy and operate a US-based small business. Enda is looking for companies in service or manufacturing industries with an annual $1-3M cash flow.

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Dec 2024 Acquired Homewatch CareGivers of Houston Galleria

Polar Peak Capital

1 Total Closed Deal

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Polar Peak Capital is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. Our current portfolio company is a Truck Driver Training School in the Southeast.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. Tyrel Sulzer is a Canadian Harvard Business School graduate and former ExxonMobil engineer with a passion for operations, family, and the outdoors. Bob Boniface is a Detroit native and Harvard Business School graduate. Previously at General…

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Jan 2023 Acquired Transtech Inc.

Jacob Hill

1 Total Closed Deal

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Jacob Hill is an individual investor 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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Dec 2021 Advised Lift Energy Construction, INC on an investment from White Oak Global Advisors

Trumbull Management

1 Total Closed Deal

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Trumbull Management is a partnership between a passionate entrepreneur and an experienced group of investors with a single goal in mind – acquiring businesses to continue and nurture their legacy. We are operators looking to build sustainability and lead a business’ growth into the future. Trumbull provides strategy and vision within the service industry. Businesses partnered with Trumbull are actively engaged in their local communities and focused on positively impacting the lives of people.

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Oct 2022 Acquired The Wig Boutique

Odin Equity Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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Odin Equity Partners is an investment firm focused on acquiring and operating businesses while preserving the legacy crafted by their founders. Committed to a long-term, hands-on strategy, the firm actively drives sustainable growth, prioritizing the well-being of its people and fostering community development. With a mission centered on preserving the essence of businesses, Odin Equity Partners strives to facilitate both corporate and community prosperity through thoughtful and strategic investment practices.

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Nov 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Withrow Park Growth

1 Total Closed Deal

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Withrow Park Growth is a entrepreneurial investment fund formed by Dave Ritchie to identify, acquire and operate an existing private company within North America.WPG's goals is to find exceptional companies and provide owners an exit opportunity to entrust their business to the next generation. WPG is looking to make long-term commitments and for our Principal to take on an operating role as a day-to-day leader. The fund's focus is to preserve an entrepreneur's legacy and write the next chapter of success for the business.Withrow Park Growth has both committed capital and a robust set of…

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Dec 2025 Acquired ASI Group

SummitView Holdings

1 Total Closed Deal

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SummitView is a lower middle-market investment vehicle focused on acquiring and operating a family & founder-owned company that provides mission critical services or solutions that are required to be carried out at regular intervals across all economic cycles within the Industrials, Light Manufacturing or Business Services sectors. We provide business owners a clear and responsible path to transition ownership of their company while preserving their legacy.

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Jan 2024 Acquired Established Traffic Control

Coneg LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Coneg LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring an enduringly profitable and mature small to medium sized business. We plan to work closely with the company to drive material value for all stakeholders by offering a market competitive price, transparency, quick close and adhering to our core values.We are not looking for a discount. We are looking for a great company at a fair price.We believe in a person's word being the single most important thing they have and in that; We give our word that We are well qualified to acquire and run a mid-sized company, We will execute the…

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Jan 2013 Invested in Vending Machine

SKtraders

1 Total Closed Deal

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Currently I serve as a Project Manager handling cyber security division of a leading healthcare company. However, I come from a family background of manufacturing and commodity trading businesses. Before venturing out into IT filed, I was working under my father handling the Operations of the business. After my recent demise of my father, inherited some networth that is enabling me to get back into SMB world of Entrepreneurship.

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Mar 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Topodium Innovation LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Topodium Innovation is established for my equity stake in the acquisition to be funded by Saturn Five. The Denver-based portfolio company was launched five years ago. Today, the group owns 15 middle and lower middle market businesses as well as several younger companies. The group's aim is to provide a legacy-protecting exit to business owners, and a strong, stable return to its investors. We want to grow quality companies to hold for decades. We want to be known for making a tangible positive impact in the lives of our employees and for delivering predictably attractive financial returns…

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Dec 2021 Acquired Voltage Coffee Supply

Clear Bridge, LLC

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Clear Bridge, LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring one small to medium sized business in Southern California. I'm an individual with the objective to acquire and operate for the long term. I'm an engineer with 15 years of experience in P&L management, operations, and sales within the service and manufacturing industry. Masters in Industrial Engineering and MBA, Harvard.

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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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