Top Alternative Carriers Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

1,607

TTM Deal Inquiries

$5M-$22M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 15%

Florida 14%

Texas 11%

New York 6%

Illinois 3%

Key Attributes

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

Thornblade Capital

2 Closed Deals via Axial

12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Thornblade Capital is a private equity investment and advisory firm passionate about small business—specifically those with sales revenues of $3 to $50 million. Our motto is short-term investments and advisory for a long-term return. And with a team that has managed over $3 billion in private equity transactions, we have a strong track record of helping companies reach their potential.

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Aug 2023 Invested in Heartstrings
Aug 2023 Invested in Stripe
Aug 2023 Invested in Firstview Financial
Aug 2023 Invested in Avondale

Obsidian Point Partners

2 Closed Deals via Axial

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Obsidian Point Partners LLC is a New York City-based private investment firm focused on the lower middle market with a bias for North American-based, cash flow generative businesses.

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Nov 2018 Acquired Manufacturing Company
Oct 2018 Acquired Unity Graphics & Engraving

WJ Partners, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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WJ Partners is a private investment firm dedicated to growing companies and creating long-term value. Since we only invest our own capital and not other people’s money, WJ Partners approaches each opportunity as a long-term collaboration with no mandated timeline to exit our investments. As active investors in our portfolio companies, we seek to strengthen current management by providing critical financial, strategic, and operational expertise, resources delivered with respect and reliability.

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May 2022 Acquired MIROC
Mar 2019 Acquired Power-Utility Products Co.
Mar 2018 Acquired Eggs Up Grill
Aug 2013 Acquired Mobile Communications America

Hayden Creek Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Hayden Creek Capital ("HCC") is a principal investment firm that focuses on investment opportunities in lower-middle market private companies. Our Principals have deep expertise in making growth equity and buyout investments principally in the Consumer Food and Beverage, Business Services and Distribution industries.HCC is not a typical private equity firm—we are not a fund. We take a flexible and creative approach to capital structures, having an extensive network of debt capital and institutional and family office equity capital providers.Our investing philosophy is grounded in…

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Aug 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2025 Acquired Anthony's Ladies Apparel
Jan 2024 Acquired Bin To Bottle
Oct 2021 Acquired Texas Emergency Care Center

Timoneer Strategic Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Timoneer Strategic Partners is a private investment firm that makes control and minority investments in profitable, closely held lower- and middle-market businesses. We strategically partner with companies and operators to build exceptional businesses and brands.Timoneer takes pride in being a value-added partner and building enduring relationships with its portfolio companies and management teams. Our team at Timoneer has spent significant time affecting both operational / organic growth initiatives, along with inorganic buy-and-build strategies, for numerous family and entrepreneur owned…

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Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Dec 2024 Acquired DRC Restoration
Sep 2023 Acquired Solid Restoration
Feb 2021 Acquired Confidential Environmental Services Provider

W Holdings LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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W Holdings LLC is a private equity independent sponsor focused on investing for the long term in small to medium sized businesses. We back strong management teams and preserve the legacies they've built. We work with management teams to grow cash flow and improve each business by driving growth, pursuing acquisitions, and refining strategy.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

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Westover Group LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Westover Group is a Georgia based private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. Our Founder is a seasoned investor and operator who likes to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Oct 2020 Acquired Poss Select Produce

Strength Capital Partners

24 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Strength Capital Partners (SCP) is a Birmingham, Michigan-based private equity firm that specializes in acquiring traditional businesses, primarily throughout the greater Midwest and Central United States.We seek to invest in businesses with $4 million to $20 million in EBITDA. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, industrial and financial services, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. We are particularly interested in "buy and build" opportunities, where we can grow and diversify our platform companies through a…

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Apr 2023 Acquired Kansas Golf & Turf
Jan 2023 Advised ACME Meat in its sale to DTM Distributors
Apr 2022 Invested in Western States Reclamation
Jun 2021 Invested in Chemlock Nutrition

Galaxi Group

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Galaxi Group is a family office backed independent sponsor focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We consider ourselves entrepreneurial capital partnering with management teams and entrepreneurs to achieve next level success.

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Jun 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Jul 2025 Acquired Serpico Landscaping
Aug 2021 Acquired Medallion Landscape Management, Inc.
Jul 2017 Acquired Rainforest

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC.

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.

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May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Aug 2023 Acquired Traffic & Mobility Consultants

Panther Equity Group

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Panther Equity Group ("Panther") is a private investment firm focused on providing capital, strategic support, and resources to healthy & well-positioned companies in the lower middle market. Panther generally invests equity in companies with $5 million to $25 million of EBITDA, experienced management teams, and in industries where Panther has deep relationships with operating partners, industry executives, and channel relationships.While we remain agile in criteria, Panther typically focuses on companies with the following characteristics:Industries: IT Services & Tech-Enabled…

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Jul 2025 Acquired Glass Box Technology
Oct 2023 Acquired Switchbox, Inc

Iremia Capital Management

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Independent sponsor looking to acquire SaaS, service and media businesses that do $2mill-$10mill ebitda. Completing roll-ups in two sectors at the moment.

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Oct 2020 Acquired Gift Card SaaS

Harbor Canyon Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals

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Harbor Canyon Capital acquires and operates profitable businesses in California, Arizona, Nevada, as well as businesses that can be operated remotely.We seek founder- or family-owned companies with recurring revenue, strong customer relationships, and proven operating histories. We are flexible regarding management continuity and will work with existing teams or implement new leadership when appropriate to support the long-term success of the business.Our team brings transaction and financing expertise, and we partner with management to provide the operational support best suited to each…

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VeriQuest Investors

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VeriQuest Investors is a private equity investment firm focused on investing in middle market companies. We focus primarily on control investments in businesses with $2-$25+ million in EBITDA and then actively work with management to help each business achieve its potential and to maximize stakeholder valueWe target investments in middle market businesses in the Consumer, Industrial/Materials, Business Services and Technology sectors as well as other unique or complex situations where we believe we can add value.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Tread Ventures

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“See the trail, not the rocks.” A lesson learned from mountain biking and applied to life, this is how my grandpa taught me to see the world. It has shaped how I lead my family, how I work, and now, how I am approaching business ownership.I am a Colorado-based husband, father of four, and acquisition entrepreneur. My goal is to strengthen the social fabric of my community through one of the most powerful tools for generating prosperity: small business. I believe that taking care of employees, customers, and my family isn’t a balancing act – it’s a flywheel whose virtuous cycle is a…

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Crossroads Strategic Advisors

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Based in Houston, Crossroads Strategic Advisors provides advice on recapitalization and restructuring strategies for middle market companies. As turnaround operators with an investor’s perspective, Crossroads provides valuable insights and creative solutions for operators, investors, creditors and other stakeholders. Amid volatility and uncertainty, clients hire Crossroads to navigate out-of-court workouts, distressed M&A and bankruptcy reorganizations. Crossroads provides support and guidance throughout the restructuring process as financial advisor, turnaround consultant or interim…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Skyharbor Capital Partners

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Skyharbor Capital is private investment firm based in Miami, FL. We invest our own capital and seek to partner with high-integrity operating executives (whether they are founders, replacement CEOs, or search fund entrepreneurs). We are industry agnostic and invest nationwide in established B2B services companies and have a preference for "information-based" or "tech-enabled" business services with meaningful repeat or recurring revenue. We seek to acquire vendors and service providers that provide technology and information support services to other businesses. Our approach…

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Nekite Capital

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Our foundational principle is that commitment creates value. We collaborate with small business owners on flexible succession plans, renewing the lifecycle of a generational business. Our investment horizon is infinite, which we believe is the highest honor that can be paid to the vision of entrepreneurs. The societal gains generated by small business are vast, and our hope if for these gains to accrue to all our stakeholders - customers, employees, and investors - far into the future.

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Bold North Capital

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I’m Molly McFadden, founding partner of Bold North Capital, a Minnesota-based independent investment firm backed by local family office capital (boldnorthcap.com). We focus on acquiring and operating durable, overlooked businesses in essential industries across the Midwest, with a particular interest in services and software companies generating under $10M of EBITDA. I have spent my career partnering with bootstrapped, founder-led companies during critical stages of growth. Before launching Bold North, I was an investor at Arthur Ventures in Minneapolis, where I played a pivotal role…

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Ridge Capital Partners, LLC

9 Total Closed Deals

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Ridge Capital Partners, L.L.C. is a private equity investment firm focused on partnering with outstanding managers to pursue platform build-ups and growth investments in companies in the smaller end of the middle market. Together since 1992, the partners of RCP collectively have over 49 years of private equity experience and have made over 55 investments in middle-market companies.Based outside of Washington, D.C., Ridge currently manages over $50 million of equity capital in industries including niche manufacturing, value-added design/assembly, business services, consumer products, and…

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Jun 2000 Invested in Equibrand
Sep 1999 Invested in American Fire Protection Group, Inc.
Jul 1997 Acquired RTP Corp.
May 1997 Acquired Peerless Chain Company

Firms in the Alternative Carriers 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 Alternative Carriers Independent Sponsors is $5M-$22M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$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.

Relevant Telecommunications 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 40 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Telecommunications.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Alternative Carriers Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Telecommunications, 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 Telecommunications, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 40 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 Alternative Carriers Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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