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

921

Active Firms

19,065

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 13%

Florida 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

WTC Legacy Ventures

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WTC Legacy Ventures is a private investment fund based in Dallas,TX. We launched WTC Legacy Ventures with the goal to acquire a small business ($750K-$2M EBIDTA) in the Dallas market. We strive to be trusted buyers with simple and straightforward terms. We make decisions quickly and move efficiently, never dragging out the process or stringing owners along. Most importantly, we seek to operate the company long-term. Doing business the right way, with the right people.

Recent Transactions

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Emerald Horizon Capital

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Seeking established Dallas-based (or within 30 miles) B2B or B2C services, distribution, or light manufacturing businesses with $600K-$2MM in EBITDA. My background: I’m a product strategy and marketing executive with 20+ years of experience at global tech companies including Meta, LinkedIn, Lyft, and Toast, complemented by earlier experience as a venture capitalist at TeleSoft Partners and a corporate banker at Bank of America. This blend of operational leadership and financial expertise positions me to evaluate opportunities and drive growth post-acquisition. I have an MBA from the Kellogg…

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Nivalmi Consulting

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Current consultant and former corporate COO/SVP looking to buy a business in the $500k-$2M SDE, $2-10M revenue range, multiple industries including distribution, manufacturing, business services, logistics and related. Very interested in acquisition opportunities and retaining buy side advisor support to potentially assist me with deal sourcing through to closing.

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Abraham Expeditions

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Seeking opportunities in $0.5 - 5.0M EBITDA companies across business services, and light manufacturing in Canada and US.Completed 3 deals to date across the aforementioned sectors, as a passive, minority investor.Also open to investing passively in new deals.

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Super Systems Inc

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Super Systems Inc is a B2B payment processor for small and medium sized businesses. We enable and streamline payment processes using electronic checks, credit cards and crypto payments for businesses.

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Matthew Armstrong

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Looking to buy a company (or companies) to own and operate. Background in PE, consulting and general management. Stanford MBA. Ran a $1B business unit of a NYSE-listed telco company. Worked at numerous start-ups, including co-founding and running my own start-up.

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Moses Harris

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Owner of GQB Logistics Inc, a middle mile trucking company with a fleet of 23 trucks and 17 contracts. I lead a workforce of 50+ drivers and maintain relationships with service vendors. Prior to founding GQB, I spent 15 years in commercial banking, where I advised companies on M&A, capital structures, and growth financing. I am looking to grow my business through acquisition. I am interested in specialty transportation, B2B maintenance services, and warehousing companies.

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Appa Capital LLC

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https://appa-capital.com/Appa Capital is a self-funded search vehicle led by Peter, a seasoned technology product manager and entrepreneur seeking to acquire and operate a single B2B service business in the lower middle market. Unlike financial buyers targeting a 5-year exit, Peter is pursuing a permanent hold strategy as an active operator-for-life, with potential for add-on acquisitions over time.Peter brings a combination of technology leadership and hands-on small business operating experience. He founded and operated a bakery business built around local sourcing and a team-first culture,…

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Heinold Capital

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Heinold Capital is an operator-led acquisition firm seeking to acquire and personally operate one established business in the energy and industrial sectors. We focus on engineering and technical services, industrial services, specialty manufacturing, and project-based businesses generating $1–5 million in EBITDA.Our advantage is direct operating experience. Heinold Capital’s principal has built and scaled energy and industrial service businesses, led growth across multiple markets, and held responsibility for strategy, commercial development, operations, technical delivery, and financial…

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Kinetic Point Capital

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I am an engineer and management consultant focused on acquiring a company of at least $1M EBITDA, in arenas where I have expertise. My 12+ years of experience in medical devices, wastewater treatment, and industrial automation.As an engineer I focused on product development and operations, and as a consultant I specialized in turnarounds, M&A integration, and growth strategy.My capital (no less than $10M) is primarily from family offices, and we are ready to deploy quickly for the right deal.I have a track record of excellence in operational turnarounds and management, with hands-on…

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Almaz Bridge Capital

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Almaz Bridge Capital is a private investment firm specializing in alternative investments and low & middle market business acquisition,with a focus on manufacturing, engineering services and energy (power generation and oil & gas).

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Mohsen Torabi

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I am a strategic quality and engineering leader with more than 15 years of experience leading complex technical and professional organizations. My career has focused on building disciplined, scalable systems that support compliance, operational excellence, and consistent client delivery in regulated environments.I combine a strong analytical and technical background with a collaborative leadership approach centered on clarity, trust, and accountability. I have led diverse teams, improved processes, and strengthened organizational capabilities while maintaining continuity for clients and…

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Synergy V

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I am an engineer and I have been in commercial construction for 26 years with an emphasis on large scale healthcare and higher education projects. I am also the managing partner of a real estate LLC that owns 14 commercial properties. I am also a silent partner in two separate private equity ventures. I am interested in aquiring a small business and eventually setting up a holding company with mulitple small businesses flowing into it.

Recent Transactions

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Lucius Acholonu

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Experienced operator with 20+ years of leadership across aerospace, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, warehousing, supply chain, and operations management, including full P&L responsibility and large-scale team leadership.Actively seeking to acquire and operate a stable lower middle-market business with approximately $600K–$2M EBITDA/SDE. While industry agnostic, preference includes manufacturing, industrial services, distribution, and B2B service businesses with recurring or repeat customer relationships.Focused on long-term ownership, operational improvement, employee…

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Longview Growth Partners

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Longview Growth Partners was founded with the desire to acquire and grow a single small to mid-sized business. Our approach to investing combines long-term thinking with breaking down barriers to growth. We partner with exceptional people that want to make a positive impact.

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Calverton Growth Partners

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Long-term investor and operator looking for great businesses to buy and grow in Northeast Ohio.I have spent my career thus far in private equity investing and as a consultant at McKinsey. I know the challenges of private equity ownership and want to bring a longer term, more flexible and operationally oriented approach to business owners that want an alternative.

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Immaterial Capital, LLC

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Immaterial Capital, LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring businesses in the lower middle market. We are primarily focused on the manufacturing sector, drawing on prior investment experience and our backgrounds in private equity and precision manufacturing operations.

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Richard Cardinale

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Experienced revenue leader and funded buyer looking to acquire a stable, profitable U.S. business with $250K–$750K SDE. Focused on long-term ownership, operational excellence, and preserving seller legacy. SBA-backed and ready to close.

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Tyler Bartholomew

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Experienced sales consultant with 25+ years in sales and business management. Most recent position was sales executive for a national software development company. Looking for the right opportunity to buy and build an established, profitable business.

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Mateo Ridge Holdings

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Owner-operator buyer seeking a single acquisition in Arizona or Southern California in the $2M–$8M EV range. I prioritize businesses with durable demand, strong operations, and a real team in place. Supported by a small group of committed investors. Marine Corps veteran with a formal background in finance. Flexible on structure and transition timing to align with seller goals.

Recent Transactions

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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 921 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 921 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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