Application Software Corporations - Axial

I have two companies: Blinds & More is a drapery retail store and LuXout is a drapery manufacturing company. The former has been around since 2007 and the latter has been around in some form since the 1940s but was incorporated in the 70s. I've acquired them both and one other small business that added to LuXout's manufacturing in the last 3 and a half years. So far it's worked out. I want to see what else is out there.

Founded in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, four friends envisioned a future California inspired eatery combining high quality chef driven deli and bbq offerings, along with curated wine and beer selections all delivered in an accessible, affordable, and relaxed wine country casual style.So the hunt began to find the ideal spot for our first location in this new venture. We were fortunate to find and acquire the iconic Valley Hills Deli from the Sanchez family right in our back yard of Carmel Valley.We look forward to sharing our vision and hospitality while welcoming you into our extended…

Originating in real estate, our journey extended into investment partnerships with two of our tenants from our real estate portfolio. Additionally, we've diversified our portfolio with equity investments in HVAC and lumber companies, while also having stakes in a couple of nursing homes. Our strategic approach spans various sectors, reflecting our commitment to a well-rounded and dynamic investment portfolio. 

Spigot, Inc. is an internet tech company formed in 2008 with offices in Fort Myers, Florida, Kansas City, Missouri, and Bucharest, Romania. We build and monetize mobile apps, internet browsers, browser extensions, content websites, downloadable utility software, and internet privacy & security applications. Our strengths are driving user traffic at scale and monetizing that user traffic through our broad network of advertising partners. Our portfolio of business lines grosses over $100MM per year in revenue.

Rainford Capital's strategy is simple: buy great businesses, arm them with exceptional leadership, and build for the long-term.Our Sweet SpotEBITDA or pre-tax profit $750K - $3MEBITDA margin at or above 20%Cash flow positive for 3+ yearsBenefits of scaleCAPEX light (preferred)Large, fragmented marketU.S. basedWe like businesses that are great at what they do and make customers extremely happy. This is generally indicated by healthy organic growth & low spend on sales & marketing. We focus on finding good businesses, less on specific industries.Woods Buckley | Founder and Managing…

The Enox Corporation is proud to provide high-performance tribological additives to manufacturers of greases, industrial lubricants, metalworking and drilling fluids. Since 1998 our additives have outperformed conventional EP/AW/AF products such as sulfur, phosphorous and MoS2. They have also contributed to enhanced service life, and delivered cost savings, in critical applications where extreme pressure, wear and friction are constant conditions. This enhanced performance is the result of our unique, proprietary metalloid sulfur-phosphorous composite formulations. Our product line consist…

wTe is a technology-driven, value-added recycler of metals and plastics with a commitment to pioneering innovation in the field. For close to 30 years, wTe has invested in transformational technologies for recycling processes for metals and plastics, resulting in a positive, long-term impact to our environment.wTe’s vision is to be the leading technology-driven, value-added recycler of metals and plastics in the world.

Our mission is to restore aquatic ecosystems. We take dirty, mucky, algae-dominated bodies of water, and turn them into beautiful, healthy, clean, clear, sustainable ecosystems that support plants, fish, animals, anglers, ecotourism, and local economies. Seagrass is the key to crystal clear water. It cleans the water, stabilizes the sediment, and provides food and habitat for fish and animals, and sequesters harmful nutrients that cause algae. We dredge to provide a clean substrate, plant seagrass, protect it, and maintain it.

Defense and Government Solutions (DGS), a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), boasts the most robust portfolio of IT technology and telecommunications solutions to meet real-world customer needs. We help government agencies solve complex customer communications needs, and deliver the desired outcome through next-generation technology solutions. We’ve worked with hundreds of government agencies, for over 20 years, partnering to build their telecom and security solutions, thereby enabling them to focus mission readiness.

ISCP aims to disrupt the marketing and media industry by becoming a leading 360° tech-enabled marketing and media services provider in North America and worldwide. Through strategic acquisitions and development programs, ISCP seeks to offer small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) an all-in-one growth solution across various industries, delivering unparalleled value to its clients.

Knorex is a technology software firm focusing on the marketing and advertising solutions, helping customers to look for innovative ways to up their productivity, reducing costs while enabling them to achieve performance in their marketing effort.We are looking for small to medium sized acquisitions which we share common values and excited about our vision, seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

Company ProfileFriedman Corporation develops enterprise computing solutions for the discrete To-Order Manufacturer. Friedman's advanced multi-platform technology and modular application design support customized enterprise-wide solutions to meet the unique requirements of the to-order manufacturer. Friedman's integrated single database architecture supplies the foundation for the manufacturer's e-business, remote dealer systems, and distribution channels.Through the strength of its integrated configurator, Friedman has established itself as the niche leader in high-volume, multi-plant, and…

Next Ventures is a mission driven investment portfolio empowering digital security and skills. Our mission is to enable people around the world to start digital businesses and protect their online privacy. Our brands are read by millions of readers throughout the world helping them discover the best products and services to help their businesses grow and protect their families.

Gage Investment Group 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. 

We are a collection of the plastic distribution industry's top brands. With over 100 locations across North America, we are the largest organization in the plastics industry today. All of our brands operate independently, excel as experts in their field and are completely customer-focused.

A cutting-edge marketing and consumer insights platform, Prodege has charted a course of innovation in the evolving technology landscape by helping leading brands, marketers, and agencies uncover the answers to their business questions, acquire new customers, increase revenue, and drive brand loyalty & product adoption. Bolstered by a major investment by Great Hill Partners in Q4 2021 and strategic acquisitions of Pollfish, BitBurst & AdGate Media in 2022, Prodege looks forward to more growth and innovation to empower our partners to gather meaningful, rich insights and better market…

Bosa Capital is an investment arm of Bosa Properties, a 60+ year family owned fully integrated real estate development firm. We are looking to acquire great software companies, run by exceptional teams, in real estate related industries. Its our desire to acquire companies with strong succession plans and hope to be a part of future plans that leadership may have, within or outside the company. We understand the importance of protecting the legacy of a lifetimes work. We acquire without the intention/ desire to sell and look to not interfere with management.

Xometry, Inc. (NASDAQ: XMTR) is the leading AI-enabled marketplace for on-demand manufacturing. Xometry powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry’s digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity. 

Evolve IP is The Cloud Services Company™. Designed from the beginning to provide organizations with a unified option for cloud services, Evolve IP enables decision-makers to migrate all or select IT technologies to its award-winning cloud platform. Evolve IP’s combination of security, stability, scalability, and lower total cost of ownership is fundamentally superior to outdated legacy systems and other cloud offerings. Today, tens of thousands of customers across the globe depend daily on Evolve IP for cloud services like virtual servers, virtual desktops, disaster recovery, unified…

We acquire, manage and build market-leading software businesses with specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the specific needs of a particular industry.Fog Software Group (www.fogsoftwaregroup.com) is a division of Vela Software Group (www.velasoftwaregroup.com) under Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) operates nearly 20 software companies based in the US, Europe and Australia and serving a diverse set of B2B vertical markets.Founded in 1995, Constellation Software Inc. has grown rapidly through a combination of acquisitions and organic growth, establishing a strong…