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

Active Firms

1,196

TTM Deal Inquiries

$5M-$20M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 19%

Florida 13%

Texas 8%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

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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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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Sunset Coast Partners

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About UsSunset Coast Partners is an independent sponsor firm focused on government contracting businesses in the US, UK, EU, and AUS. Focus areas are aerospace/defense, precision manufacturing, and enterprise software. https://sunsetcoast.capital/Meet JedJed has held senior operations, strategy management, and consulting roles leading teams to achieve mission-critical outcomes in both the public and private sectors.Jed worked as a Senior Technical Program Manager with strategy and operations expertise leading engineering teams in software development, DevOps, and holistic digital…

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Robert Rose Capital

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Robert Rose Capital (“RRC”) is a private investment firm with a mission to build strong companies by leading with intention. RRC makes control investments in companies seeking an ownership succession or with strong leadership teams interested in recapitalizing the business to accelerate it’s growth trajectory. Our investment strategy is to employ a buy-and-build approach with companies in fragmented industries with significant tailwinds. RRC believes through diligent discipline, companies can achieve transformational growth by utilizing an appropriate capital structure and financial…

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Convex Capital Group

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CCG is a holding company formed to acquire and operate a lower middle market companies with initial enterprise values between $25 and $100 million. We have a long-term hold preference with specific interests in distribution, business services, manufacturing, industrial services, and financial services.

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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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Moraga Capital

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Moraga Capital is a private investment firm focused on change-of-control equity transactions in the Mid-Atlantic. Moraga is industry agnostic and utilizes strategic capital and operational expertise to enhance value creation for the long-term.We target companies with revenues of $5 to $50 million and annual pre-tax earnings greater than $2 million. Moraga invests alongside a longstanding cadre of family offices, high net worth individuals and industry experts.

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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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Needham Heights Holdings, LLC

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Needham Heights Holdings, LLC (“NHH”) is an Independent Sponsor founded by Matthew Hogan. NHH is focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies in New England. NHH's sourcing criteria targets businesses with a stable cultures, defined growth prospects and within industries that Matt has operational expertise. Each opportunity is analyzed separately to determine the optimal sources and uses.Institutional and accredited funds comprise the firm’s capital base. Matt is a professional investor and has been managing pooled assets and portfolios for over a decade. Prior to forming NHH,…

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Keeler Lane LLC

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Keeler Lane LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing select small to lower-middle-market businesses.We invest out of personal funds which, when necessary, can be supplemented with institutional or individual capital from a network of partners.Keeler Lane takes a hands-on approach to drive growth and value creation through the institutionalization of operational processes, strategic planning, and financial management. We also seek to drive growth and scale efficiencies through add-on acquisitions where appropriate. We target established businesses with a…

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Lavelle Investments

7 Total Closed Deals

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Lavelle Investments is a family investment firm that supports businesses transitioning to the next phase of growth.We understand the importance of maintaining a company's reputation and culture, and we focus on preserving the family-feel that has been instrumental in building customer satisfaction and employee support over the years.With experience as both operators and investors, we bring robust analytical support to help the team drive sustainable, long-term growth and continued success.

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Jan 2022 Invested in Various Early-Stage Seed Investments
Aug 2021 Acquired Bolt-On Investment: Dental Practice Management
Jul 2021 Invested in Veterinary Services Company
Mar 2021 Acquired Bolt-On Investment: Dental Practice Management

Acorn Capital Partners

6 Total Closed Deals

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Investment firm founded by seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and operator with extensive experience turning around underperforming businesses. Has experience in both North and South America.

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Aug 2024 Invested in Favo Tecnologia
May 2024 Invested in CorSync
Sep 2023 Invested in PecSmart
May 2023 Invested in Neokohm

Stallion Finance

6 Total Closed Deals

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Stallion Finance ("Horses not Unicorns") is a private equity firm that invests in and acquires small businesses with the goal of growing them through predefined strategic improvement initiatives. Our team of professional entrepreneurs utilize both private equity investment and hands-on operating expertise, to design and implement our proven operating playbook. We target tenured (no start-ups) companies generating between $0.5mm to $5mm of EBITDA. While we are industry agnostic, we have a particular focus on internet based, software or technology companies that are generating…

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May 2019 Advised InStride on an investment from The Rise Fund
Nov 2018 Invested in Sweet Lady Jane, Inc.
May 2014 Invested in Sweet Lady Jane, Inc.
Apr 2010 Invested in Octet Finance (USA)

Healy Capital Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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Firm DescriptionHealy Capital Partners (“HCP”) is a private equity investment firm focused on partnering with closely held and family-owned companies, where we can be a value-added investor. We seek out investments in lower middle market companies in which we can establish a truly collaborative partnership with all constituents to accelerate growth. HCP partners with management teams to build sustainable value in businesses over the long-term, without the artificial constraints fundraising cycles create for more traditional private equity funds.Over the past 20 years, we have invested…

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Apr 2021 Acquired Kirkpatrick Dental Management
Apr 2021 Acquired Southern Family Dental Partners
Dec 2019 Invested in Ark Behavioral Health

Loyal Companies

2 Total Closed Deals

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Loyal Companies is a PE company. We focus on strategic partnerships, acquisitions and opportunities. We help founders unlock the growth potential of their companies. We focus on providing a strong management team, and operation expertise that help our companies reach untapped potential. With our deep technology experience, we are able to provide and help with the ideal customer experience, product management and the people with in the business.

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Oct 2022 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
May 2020 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Newgate Capital Holdings

1 Total Closed Deal

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Newgate Capital Holdings is a diversified financial services platform. We provide funding, advisory and investment banking services to small and medium sized clients. Our finance unit provides consumer, commercial and real estate lending products. Our advisory unit offers banking, acquisition, restructuring and asset management consulting services. We provide a full suite of services for buy-side and sell-side investment banking needs as well.

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Jan 2018 Invested in NextWave Safety Services

Nima Asset Management, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Nima Asset Management LLC was formed in 2008 to identify and purse direct special situation investments. The Founder of Nima has extensive experience across a range of industries and financing types. We have several active projects underway. We actively seek value added co-investors.

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Feb 2017 Invested in Investment Summary Coming Soon

True Vines LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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True Vines is helping finance businesses positively impacting the world in the midst of what we consider a massive shift. Our focus is particularly on businesses empowering the global digital transformation. We have mandates in the US and Africa with public and private sector stakeholders.

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Dec 2021 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Silverbrook Capital

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Silverbrook Capital advises on private equity, hedge funds and project finance with a specific focus on the power, real estate, media and consumer products industries. Jonathan January formed Silverbrook Capital in 2009 with a specific focus on alternative assets in North America. Jonathan January serves as the managing partner and chief investment officer of Silverbrook Capital.

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Digital Foundry Ventures, LLC

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Digital Foundry Ventures, LLC is a NY based venture, growth and buyout equity firm that focuses on investing in great businesses that are on the cusp of accelerated growth. Our objective is to create exponential value by establishing digital leaders in sector that benefit disproportionately from advanced technology. We look beyond transactional investing and focus on transformational investing.

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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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