Top Apparel Retail Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

928

Active Firms

19,170

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

California 13%

Texas 10%

New York 8%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

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

The Gerald Mathers Company

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The Gerald Mathers Company is a private investment company run by entrepreneurs who seek to invest in and build leading companies for the long term. Our business philosophy is to focus on operations efficiency and customer solutions in an employee friendly environment while driving growth and profitability.INVESTMENT CRITERIA The Gerald Mathers Company maintains a disciplined investment strategy and seeks to acquire controlling interests in companies with following initial attributes:□ Minimal Capital Expenditures□ Revenues between $5 million and $500…

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Cor Deo Corp

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I started my career as a school leader, drawing on my military background and an MA in Leadership focused on Servant Leadership. I founded the Whati Family Centre to support families in my northern community and later discovered the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which completely transformed how I lead. Today, as an EOS Implementer, I help leaders and teams build clarity, alignment, and impact. My family and I are now looking to move back to Ontario, where we hope to buy a business our kids can be part of—something that…

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Beaconsfield Growth Partners

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Operator led search fund focusing on the industrial and business services industries, backed by several institutional investors, family offices and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to grow businesses to continue the legacy and build on what founders have built through their career.

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Kostecki

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Entrepreneur dedicated to buying one business from a founder/owner who is ready to move on and wants a successor they can trust to honor what they have built. Dedicated to preserving and growing prior owner’s legacy and team. Prior experience investing in and managing middle market businesses.

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SJW1

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I am a Real Estate Broker with up to 2.5 million I can put down. Looking to purchase a profitable blue collar business from someone looking to retire. I do not need any income and am happy to reinvest most of the money back into the company in order to grow it as much as possible. I am looking to not only modernize/ grow the company, but expand through strategic acquisitions.

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Elam Interests LLC

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Individual investor with deep operating expertise; history of rapidly growing companies and executing successful exits; backed by strong capital partners. Past experience focused on growth and founding technology roles at companies that scaled from $1MM -> $100MM+. Interested in DTC businesses, SaaS, and niche healthcare/wellness operations.

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Los Angeles Unlimited

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Los Angeles Unlimited Holdings LLC is actively acquiring profitable, owner-operated businesses in the Industrial & Environmental Services sector across Southern California.The acquiring principal holds a Professional Engineer license and an MBA from Cambridge University, with nearly two decades of operating experience across business management, commercial deal-making, and field operations — spanning multinational energy companies, venture-backed industrial technology, and senior government advisory roles. The acquisition is intended to be owner-operated from day one, with a long-term…

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Quercus Capital LLC

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Quercus Capital LLC is an equity sponsor targeting control and majority investments in healthcare services and B2B technology companies with $1-10 million in EBITDA.Our principal brings 20+ years of private equity investment and healthcare operations experience, having successfully built and scaled businesses across the healthcare value chain. We partner with founders and owner-operators seeking strategic succession planning and liquidity while preserving company legacy and culture.We offer founder-friendly transactions with flexible structures, decisive execution, and hands-on operational…

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Hairouna Capital

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I'm a hands-on operator with 15 years of experience across sales, marketing and operations seeking to acquire and run a B2B/B2G business with $750K-$1.5M EBITDA, 10+ yrs operating in Texas, NY, or Georgia

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James Gallivan

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I am currently operating two businesses in the acholic beverage space. One an import wine brand and the other a specialty retail business. I am seeking more ventures in the same sector or possibly different.

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Greenwich Innovations

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Holding company focusing on opportunities in energy, tech, mechanical services (i.e., HVAC, BMS/EMS), and commodities. Primarily interested in independent, lower middle market opportunities in Eastern and Northeastern US.

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SAM Industries

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Sam Industries is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and operating stable, service-based businesses with strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential. We target lower middle-market companies where ownership is seeking a transition, and where we can preserve legacy while driving operational excellence.

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Stratos Point

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A hands-on successor for one founder-owned business. Targeting majority purchase of one mission-critical industrial services business with $1M+ in earnings. Not a private equity firm or strategic buyer. A dedicated partner for the next chapter.

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SASM Holdings

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Former PE investor in real estate, media and venture capital. Invested across capital structure in over $500MM of deal capitalization. Representative experience: luxury condo and multifamily development, exhibition, animation and film production.

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Bridgerland Investments

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Target Deal Size:Revenue: $1M to $25MEBITDA/SDE: $500k to $5MEnterprise Value: $1M to $10MIndustries of Interest:Industrial ServicesTransportation & LogisticsEnvironmental Services (water treatment, waste management, etc.)Essential Blue-Collar Services (distribution, equipment services, infrastructure support)Business Services supporting industrial, energy, or infrastructure sectorsGeography:Primary Focus: Texas (DFW and surrounding regions)Secondary: Broader South-Central U.S., open to strong national opportunitiesTransaction Types:100% buyouts (preferred)Majority recapitalizationsOwner…

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Ashgrove Investment Partners

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A family office that focuses on public and private investments including stakes in operating companies. Currently focused on water treatment businesses in Canada. Experience in the venture capital and mid-market private equity space.

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Delaroche consulting

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Currently Key Account Manager at Nexira, specialized in sales and business development within the food, agriculture, and value-added natural ingredient sectors. Backed by a Master of Science in agricultural science and business, I combine corporate enterprise experience at a global leader in functional naturals with hands-on operational expertise in agribusiness vertical integration.

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Newport Capital Corporation

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Newport is focused on oilfield service or adjacent companies. Target EBITDA ranges of $1 - 15mm. We're primarily focused on Canadian companies but are open to looking as US opportunities. We prefer opportunities where an existing management team will continue operating the company.

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TwinForge Capital

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TwinForge Capital is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring and operating small businesses across select U.S. metropolitan areas, including San Diego, the Twin Cities, and Greater Washington, D.C. The firm specifically targets owner-led businesses with an EBITDA ranging from $500K to $1.5M, demonstrating a strategic focus on financially robust enterprises. TwinForge Capital's investment strategy is designed to foster growth and operational excellence within its portfolio, making it a key player in the lower middle market of private equity.

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Destination Healthcare Services

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Howard Osaitile is a healthcare technology consultant with over 10 years experiences managing projects in managed care and acute settings.Howard has work at several fortune 500 company’s within healthcare at the project management level overseeing million dollar projects.Howard is a native of Nashville as he currently reside in the Greater Nashville area.Howard has a MBA from Louisiana State University, a PMP license and currently a certified John Maxwell speaker, trainer, coach and certified Behavioral Analyst Trainer (DISC) Certified.Howard’s passions are spending time with his family,…

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Firms in the Apparel Retail 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 Apparel Retail Search Funds is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 Retail 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 928 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Retail.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Apparel Retail Search Funds directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Retail, 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 Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 928 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 Apparel Retail Search Funds directory, you can request information here.

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