Top Independent Sponsors in Atlanta

We are a team of investors and operators who have collectively acquired more than 30 businesses over the course of our careers. While we are generalist investors, our primary areas of industry focus are construction and contracting, consumer products, manufacturing, and distribution.We seek out situations where our investing, industry, and operating expertise will add value to the companies we acquire, and are comfortable working with leadership transitions.Featured in Axial's 2022 Industrials Top 50

Westover Group is a Georgia based private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. Our Founder is a seasoned investor and operator who likes to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

Georgia Oak Partners seeks to invest across the consumer services, business services, and manufacturing industries.

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,…

Pine Investments is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

Bearing Partners is an independent financial sponsor that invests in lower middle-market companies. We seek to invest in businesses $1M to $8M of EBITDA with a strong management team and the potential for significant growth. We prefer to partner with the management team or founder(s) in control investments in industries including consumer products and services, business services, oil & gas, technology, industrial & manufacturing, etc. We have a low leverage approach in structuring transactions and no required hold period which allows for flexibility for each specific situation.

Karo Ventures, LLC is a private investment firm specializing in the acquisition and growth of SMBs. We focus on manufacturing companies in the Southeast, with a particular interest in the rubber, plastics, and chemicals industries. Our team brings deep expertise, operational experience, and a commitment to creating value for the businesses we acquire and their stakeholders.

4C Capital is an investment firm that makes investments in privately held companies for the long term. We deliver Capital, Capacity, Competitiveness and Commitment that aligns with management’s vision to drive the next level of enterprise value. We leverage our operational expertise, investment sources and network of business opportunity contacts to strengthen and grow the lower middle market companies in which we invest.

I formed company KY Capital LLC as an acquisition vehicle to acquire my own business. I am searching as a self-funded searcher who has over $500K liquidate asset ready to invest and with strong asset to back myself. I have experience raising capital for real estate deals and knowledge on how to raise capital for SMB. Thus, the upper limit for good opportunity can be opened up to $10M.

I’m an operator-CEO and corporate builder with a track record driving growth and transformation in software and technology-enabled services. I partner with founders, boards, and investors to translate strategy into operating performance—improving client experience, strengthening execution, and expanding EBITDA.I’m using Axial to source and evaluate acquisition opportunities under an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) approach, backed by experienced private equity sponsors (or aligned capital) and structured with meaningful management equity.

Candler Street Partners in an Atlanta-based Independent Sponsor focused on building a portfolio of growing, profitable consumer and business services companies in the Southeast United States. We're not pursuing "quick flips," rather we aim to partner with founders and management teams to support smart, long term growth

Tico Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia that partners with lower middle-market companies throughout the U.S. We offer flexible capital solutions and work with businesses across a variety of sectors, including automotive, specialty manufacturing, value-added distribution, software, and business services. The team at Tico Capital has a wealth of experience, having completed or advised on over 200 transactions and deployed over $250 million of capital across previous investments. With a hands-on approach and a strong network of industry experts, we help our…

Aspen Trails Capital is a holding company formed by individuals deeply passionate about markets and investing. To that end, we are solely focused on partnering with the highest quality RIA firms in the lower mid market to build a best in class scaled platform.

We look for niche, well-established businesses with an owner (typically) planning to retire and (typically) sub-$3MM of ebitda. Our focus is long term - 20 years+. We get engrained in the business, we are not absentee. We take very good care of the employees, we don't endorse the brutal cost cutting measures of traditional PE. We are two young guys with deep experience and ambition, guided by strict principles and a strong work ethic.

Integratelogic llc. is a forward-thinking company that specializes in providing innovative staffing solutions tailored to meet the demands of the modern business landscape. By leveraging the power of remote work and cutting-edge technology, the company enables organizations to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. The company employs artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to revolutionize the recruitment process, ensuring data-driven decisions in candidate selection. Additionally, the company is committed to fostering a diverse workforce through employee resource…

BRK Ventures LLC 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.

Skypeak Partners has extensive experience in opportunistic growth debt and equity investments across diverse industries and geography.Our management team aims to identify investment targets in both the public and private markets that have the potential to become leaders in their respective industries.We have developed a winning strategy and core values that produce sustained results.

OGH Holdings is a privately held company focused on acquiring and growing B2B companies. We invest in manufacturing and service businesses with strong customer relationships, recurring demand, and defensible niche positions. Our approach emphasizes long-term ownership, operational improvement, and continuity for employees and customers rather than short term financial engineering.The principals have backgrounds in financial markets with experience operating industrial manufacturing businesses. We actively manage our portfolio companies and bring hands on operational support, pricing…

Redwood Enterprises is a strategic investment firm dedicated to acquiring and operating established, high-quality businesses with strong fundamentals and meaningful growth potential.We are industry agnostic, focusing on companies that demonstrate:$1M–$5M annual EBITDA (flexible for exceptional opportunities)Stable, recurring or predictable cash flowsDefensible market positionsClear opportunities for value creation through professionalization, process optimization, digital transformation, and disciplined scalingWe target profitable platforms with proven track records and strong potential for…

A experienced technology executive who is searching for Georgia based companies to invest in. Looking to transition time to running and growing businesses that can also become an opportunity for my family contribute to as well. While i have a technical background I also have solid experience in product management, customer experience, management, team building and financial management.