Top Asset Management & Custody Banks Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

1,241

TTM Deal Inquiries

$5M-$20M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 19%

Florida 14%

Texas 7%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Black Lake Capital

3 Closed Deals via Axial

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Black Lake Capital is a Colorado-based private investment firm partnering with technology and innovation-enabled businesses generating $2-12M in annual cash flow. From 100% buyouts to equity recapitalizations with majority or substantial minority positions, Black Lake has the flexibility to meet the needs of growing businesses and has completed 15 transactions in its 11-year history. Please visit the firm’s website, www.blacklakecap.com, for more information.

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May 2023 Acquired Macrosoft
Mar 2021 Acquired Spinnaker SCA
Aug 2019 Invested in Trapp Technology, Inc.
Dec 2015 Invested in Config Consultants, LLC (dba A5)

Kuzari Group LLC

2 Closed Deals via Axial

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Kuzari Group is a private investment firm managing a portfolio of equity and debt investments on behalf of its partners and investors. Please contact us if you represent a potential investment opportunity or would like to discuss becoming a capital, strategic or operating partner. We primarily sponsor acquisitions of Companies with enterprise values from $5 million to $50 million and EBITDA of $1 million to $10 million.

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Apr 2016 Acquired Sun Air Express
Oct 2014 Invested in Spruce and Bond
Jan 2014 Provided debt financing to Blackbook Magazine
Sep 2013 Acquired New York Tent Company

Weave Growth Partners

2 Closed Deals via Axial

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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At Weave Growth Partners, we are pioneering a technology-led approach to operational transformation of middle-market businesses. Specifically, we bring the power of data and analytics to strengthen and unlock value within lower middle market businesses.FLEXIBLE & FAIR DEAL TERMS. We seek to pay a fair price for your business and intend to work closely with you to structure the transaction to best meet your financial and personal objectives, including consideration of the owner’s tax planning and lifestyle interestsCONFIDENCE & CAPITAL. You can be confident that we will…

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Dec 2021 Acquired Strolleria
Dec 2021 Invested in Knack Global

HH Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

3 Total Closed Deals

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Headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, HH Capital is a self-funded venture ready to make a full equity purchase of a small middle-market business with cash on hand. We are interested in companies in the Midwest with consistent annual pre-tax net earnings between $1 million and $3 million. HH Capital can offer a flexible liquidity event. Open to all types of ownership structures. Your business will be owned and operated for its long-term value to benefit owners, shareholders, employees and community.We have general industries of interest, but prefer to evaluate each company from the bottom-up…

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Jun 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Aug 2023 Acquired Queen Foods Wholesale Distributor
Sep 2020 Acquired New England Miniature Ball

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

Traverse Pointe Partners

12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Traverse Pointe Partners is a private investment firm focused on control investments in lower middle market companies. Our investment professionals, advisory board and operating partners work collectively, offering a unique array of skill-sets and expertise to enhance the value of our platform investments. We partner with strong management teams, providing capital and a level of operational, financial and strategic support to enable organizations in transition to maximize their potential.

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Jul 2025 Acquired Windward Way Recovery
Mar 2025 Acquired Soma Therapy
Dec 2024 Acquired Children’s Campus and Premier Children’s Center
Apr 2024 Acquired Three Points Child Care Center

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The Pine Street Group

11 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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The Pine Street Group is an investment holding company focused on investing in middle and lower-middle market businesses in a variety of industries. Our primary industries of focus include healthcare services, chemicals, financials, business services, franchise businesses, media, and agriculture. We have a highly flexible mandate enabling us to invest across capital structures and deal types. The Pine Street team has experience executing well over $1 billion in transaction value with over a decade of combined experience.

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Jun 2023 Acquired Right Choice In-Home Care (Right Choice)
Mar 2023 Acquired Midsouth PICCs
Dec 2022 Acquired Achieve Beyond (California Assets)
Jul 2022 Acquired Coastal Care

Lumea Partners

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Lumea Partners is a Dallas-based private equity firm specializing in healthcare. We collaborate with business owners seeking a partner for their next phase of growth, while preserving the culture and values of their company. We look for healthcare sectors with both organic tailwinds and fragmentation for strategic M&A. Lumea leverages our expertise to focus on growth, whether through add-on acquisitions, de novo locations, or new customers, products, services, or technology. Our goal is to work with high-integrity business owners to make healthcare a better place for patients,…

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Jun 2022 Acquired Acute Behavioral Health
Feb 2022 Advised Elevated Venture Group on an investment from Exaltare Capital Partners
Sep 2019 Acquired Buda Woodworks
Jan 2018 Invested in Liberty Paper Acq. Greenleaf Paper

Socius Capital, llc

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Socius Capital provides financing to closely-held middle market companies seeking a partner to replace an outgoing equity holder or to fund an acquisition strategy. From offices in San Francisco, Tampa and Ketchum, Idaho, Socius works with companies throughout the western and southern United States. Over the course of extensive careers managing and investing in closely-held address the needs of selling shareholders of closely-held businesses and then becoming the new partner that remaining owner/managers desire and deserve. We work hard to help drive significant increases in equity value for…

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Aug 2023 Acquired On the Scene Productions Inc.
Aug 2023 Acquired Bell Home Solutions
Aug 2023 Acquired Western Machine Works
Dec 2014 Acquired Pioneer Recycling Services

Vion Investments

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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VION Investments, headquartered in Atlanta is global advisory provider of receivable investment services to businesses managing consumer and commercial receivables. VION provides a single, comprehensive source of expertise in receivable purchasing, consulting, and valuation.VION’s industry leading management team can help any business owner, turnaround manager, or lending institution facing issues of liquidity, covenant restrictions, and compliance. We also have solutions available to deal with the unique requirements affecting specialized industries, such as specialty finance, medical,…

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Jun 2017 Acquired Dearden's
Jul 2016 Acquired Italian Government
Nov 2013 Acquired Cornucopia Oil & Gas Company
Oct 2013 Acquired Cornucopia Oil & Gas Company

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

Minerva Equity

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Minerva Equity is a boutique acquisition firm focusing on the lower mid-market.We acquire controlling stakes in companies that we believe to be well run, have a talented management team in place and ownership that is departing.We pride ourselves in having a "people first approach" to business.

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Feb 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Sep 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Spartina Capital Management

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Spartina Capital Management is a long-term investment vehicle founded by Matt Taylor to invest in and build enduring businesses for the long-term instead of maximizing short-term value. We seek to provide founders and owners an attractive alternative to traditional PE buyers that must sell after a few years. Matt was shaped growing up working in family businesses in NC, spend 11 years advising families on operating businesses and providing niche debt facilities for small and medium businesses.Our goal is to be the preferred exit vehicle for a founder or owner/operator who wants to preserve…

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Feb 2007 Advised A&D Environmental Services on an investment from Tillery Capital, LLC

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

Tenet Investment Company

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tenet Investment Company (“Tenet”) is a global private equity fund manager formed to make investments in middle market companies across the United States and West Africa. We are a generalist investment manager but however have a strong affinity for investments in sectors such as consumer products, manufacturing, food and agribusiness, financial services and technology. We seek control or significant minority investments in companies and look to back existing management teams or build strong management teams at investee companies. Our investment size ranges from $5 million to $30 million…

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Mar 2017 Acquired Traxi Continental Limited

Aetherion Group

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Aetherion Group, a long-term holding company, is focused on partnering with businesses to foster their growth in perpetuity. Our team searches for exceptional businesses with high growth potential and helps to provide liquidity to leaders looking for their next chapter. We strive to build upon the legacy that management has created and compound value through reinvestment in the people and products that make their firms great. We have $25m in committed capital, requiring only board approval to execute a transaction.

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Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Harbor Canyon Capital

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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…

Recent Transactions

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West Elk Partners, LLC

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West Elk Partners is an independent sponsor focusing on controlling acquisitions in the industrial manufacturing/distribution and business services segments. Our firm creates value through a people-first approach to driving sustainable growth alongside like-minded entrepreneurs. Our partners bring 40+ years of M&A advisory and operational leadership to the table, in addition to deep relationships with capital partners, operating partners and industry-focused advisors.Investment typesRecapitalizationFamily successionFull buyoutAreas of focusFood and beverageLight / specialty…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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.

Hildene Capital

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Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Hildene was founded in 2008 and focuses on distressed and event-driven opportunities within credit. Hildene manages over $13 billion for its investors.Hildene’s core competency is opportunistic investing. Hildene’s senior investment team has a long and established track record of investing across a number of credit and distressed cycles, leveraging their experience and expertise in managing complex assets. We aim to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long-term via a disciplined investment approach while aligning our interests with those of…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Firms in the Asset Management & Custody Banks 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 Asset Management & Custody Banks Independent Sponsors is $5M-$20M, 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 Financial Services 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 48 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Financial Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Asset Management & Custody Banks Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Financial Services, 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 Financial Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 48 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 Asset Management & Custody Banks Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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