Top Austin Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

842

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 51%

Technology 12%

Business Services 10%

Consumer Goods 6%

Healthcare 5%

Key Attributes

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

Evergate Holdings

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Evergate Holdings is a long-term holding company that acquires and operates enduring service businesses across the U.S. The firm focuses on infrastructure-adjacent, compliance-driven industries such as environmental services, testing, inspection, energy, utilities, and related technical trades. Evergate typically targets businesses with $1-3 million in EBITDA, reoccurring or contract-based revenue, and strong reputations built over decades. The firm’s model emphasizes long-term ownership and provides founders with a trusted succession path that preserves culture, employees, and…

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Topwater

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Topwater Group is a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of services and SaaS businesses through the integration of artificial intelligence. The firm brings a combination of operational expertise, capital, and a proven AI-enabled playbook to enhance the efficiency and value of its portfolio companies. Topwater focuses on building and scaling B2B software companies, emphasizing AI integration to drive operational efficiency and customer value. Their investment strategy targets high-potential software firms that are ready for AI implementation, supporting them…

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Peak XV Realty Capital

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Peak XV Realty Capital was founded in 2020 as a spinout of Everest Properties, LLC by David Lesser and Jory Lesser. David most recently served as the President and CEO of Everest Properties, LLC. At Everest David invested in excess of $200,000,000 in more than 650 limited partnerships holding multiple real estate asset types. In addition to Everest’s partnership investments, David had general oversight responsibility for Everest’s multifamily, retail and self-storage portfolios. David also developed and managed Everest’s fixed income investment program which exceeded $1 Billion. Under…

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Stellata Partners

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Stellata Partners is an entrepreneur-led investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing great businesses. The firm is dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and building long-term value for all stakeholders.

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NATX Investments

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Strategic Sales Director and M&A practitioner with a proven track record of driving top-line revenue growth while sourcing, evaluating, and executing strategic business acquisitions.On the commercial side, I specialize in scaling sales organizations, optimizing field operations, and launching go-to-market strategies within complex, tech-driven sectors. Beyond revenue execution, my expertise extends deep into the M&A lifecycle—identifying off-market deal flow, conducting rigorous financial due diligence, modeling deal structures, and executing buy-side growth strategies.

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Locke Alliance

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We're targeting single-family and garden-style residential property management companies throughout the country. We're targeting anywhere from 200-5,000+ home/unit portfolios.We're flexible on deal structure-- most common is a sale of your company with a generous earn-out. Our founders work on what they’re best at. They service owners versus managing internal staff and dealing with resident escalations. Accounting, leasing, maintenance, technology, and property operations are all done through us with full transparency to founders.Founders retain relationships with owners and onboard new…

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Dane Equity

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Our fund primarily invests in government-subsidized housing, primarily in the Chicago market. We believe we are able to achieve outsized market returns for our fund and LPs while maintaining limited risk exposure due to the nature of guaranteed rent payments. We are currently looking to make acquisitions in alternate verticals in the B2B space.Josh Marass, GP at Dane Equity, has over 7 years experience of in purchasing, managing, and owning Section 8 rental properties in Chicago and achieving outsized market returns. He built a team of local experts in the Chicago market to handle all aspects…

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San Jacinto Holdings

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We own property management and construction businesses that complement our real estate holdings. We are actively working toward acquiring a portfolio of ancillary businesses that complement and allow us to leverage our current business operations. Our target focus is Texas and surrounding states.

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Burton Paulsen

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Untitled is a company dedicated to acquiring defensible and mission critical B2B businesses and enhancing them through the integration of AI. Our strategic approach involves holding these businesses for long-term growth, ensuring sustained development and innovation. We are committed to leveraging technology to enhance competitive differentiation and position them as a market leader in their industry.

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Ty Dishman

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I've been a COO and CEO over the last 12 years running a multimillion dollar pharma distribution business in Austin TX that was recently acquired. Own and operate 2 side businesses. Looking for opportunities to pivot to what's next and apply my skills in new places.

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2004 Networks, LLC

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2004 Network, LLC is a broadband infrastructure platform dedicated to the acquisition, integration, and long-term growth of under-scaled internet service providers in Texas. The company focuses on building scalable communications infrastructure to support regional broadband and generate recurring cash flow. With a strategic approach to expanding its broadband capabilities, 2004 Network aims to enhance connectivity and service delivery in underserved areas, ensuring sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

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Endurance Protection Group

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Hello! I'm Jack with Endurance Protection Group, based in Austin, TX. We are a group of licensed P&C agents that acquire, own, and operate independent P&C agencies in Texas. We target agencies under 1M in EBITDA, with high customer retention and renewal rates. Looking forward to chatting

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Bronco Ventures

10 Total Closed Deals

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Bronco Ventures hopes to bring grit, energy and a sense of adventure to its portfolio companies. We are seeking small, service-related acquisitions where we can differentiate on our customer service and offering quality. Small business is hard. Dealing with people is messy. It can be lonely and defeating without the right support structure. Business is also where life-change and personal impact happens. It’s where thorny issues are addressed and overcome. Generations can be improved through opportunity and commitment. This is what we are passionate about.

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Jun 2023 Acquired McMillan Pest Control, LLC
May 2023 Acquired Water Project Pool & Spa Services
May 2023 Acquired Howell Service Corporation
Apr 2023 Acquired EnGedi Pest Control

JE Capital Partners

7 Total Closed Deals

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JE Capital Partners is a private equity group focused on service-based buy and build strategies. We entertain verticals such as commercial, facility, and utility services and other outdoor service/maintenance related industries. We have flexible investment parameters in terms of go-forward involvement from sellers as it is a case by case basis. We make platform and addon investments. We take pride in our ability to be flexible in our approach working with founder and family-owned businesses to provide a solution that works best for them to transition and maintain the legacy they…

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Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Apr 2024 Acquired Utility Services Company
Dec 2023 Acquired Northpoint Asset Management
Dec 2021 Advised RESA Power in its sale to Investcorp

2Northside Group

4 Total Closed Deals

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2Northside Group is an independent sponsor, led by seasoned technology entrepreneurs and operators, focused on acquiring and personally operating exceptional private companies. Unlike traditional investors, we provide more than just capital; we bring deep, hands-on experience in leveraging technology to modernize operations, unlock new revenue streams, and build enduring value. Our principals have spent their careers in the trenches as CTOs, technical founders, and operational leaders for companies ranging from startups to established market leaders. Their expertise lies in executing the…

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Mar 2024 Invested in FieldFlo, Inc.
Apr 2023 Invested in INOVUES, INC.
Mar 2020 Invested in TALENT SYSTEMS, LLC / Casting Networks LLC
Oct 2018 Invested in Luxury Presence, Inc.

Fourth Exit

2 Total Closed Deals

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After spending 15 years in enabling small to medium sizes businesses in revenue generation, Fourth Exit is now venturing into SaaS enterprise acquisitions. Looking to acquire a SaaS business with $1M-$5M acquisition cost.

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Jul 2021 Advised Afterpay in its sale to Block
Jun 2018 Advised Magento in its sale to Adobe Systems Inc.

Green Stride

2 Total Closed Deals

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Green Stride works with cashflow-positive businesses with established teams of 2-20 employees generating $1M-$5M in annual revenue. We focus on B2B services businesses with at least 25% contractually recurring revenue that can materially benefit from improvement in sales and operations. We look for 1-20% annual growth and strong customer retention.

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Dec 2023 Acquired Wayne Barnett Software
Nov 2023 Acquired Wellness Fi

Starboard Legacy Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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We are not a private equity firm. We do not have fixed investment timelines or mandates and we are not looking for a quick turnaround to make a profit. We believe in sustainable, consistent, long-term growth. We care for the people, we do not cut corners and believe in doing things the right way. We offer owners an opportunity to obtain liquidity while finding a great home for their business and everyone who works in it. We are a group of experienced operators/investors / advisors who are committed to taking care of their business and nurturing it through its next phase of growth.

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Jul 2023 Acquired Golden Maids

CoolMellon, LLC.

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At CoolMellon we believe all accredited investors should have equal access to institutional-quality mezzanine debt opportunities in the private debt and credit markets. As more and more regulated lenders are getting out of the commercial lending business as the result of increased federal regulations, CoolMellon is poised to step in and fill the void.

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Callaghan Enterprises

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Callaghan Enterprises ("CE") is a private equity investment firm that seeks to acquire majority interests in lower middle market Family/Founder owned businesses based in the USA. CE seeks to acquire private businesses that have demonstrated a history of revenue growth, healthy margins, and positive cash flow. CE invests in businesses with earnings growth potential and a clear path to the creation of shareholder value. CE invests with a view toward partnering with existing management to build and grow the business and take it to its next stage of development.

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Firms in the Austin 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 Austin Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $600K-$3M. 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.

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in Austin may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Independent Sponsors based in Austin are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the Austin market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Independent Sponsors in Austin, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 62 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 Austin Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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