Top Business Services Holding Companies

The Courtney Group Incorporated

5 Closed Deals via Axial 27 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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The Courtney Group, Incorporated is a private investment firm with a focus on business services, chemical, consumer, distribution, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. We have invested in 27 companies since 1999. We are different from some other buyers in that (1) we are flexible about the size of our investment -- from $1 million to $200 million in equity, and (2) that we can own a business for 20 years or more.We seek control and non-control equity investments in businesses with EBITDA of $2 million to $50 million. We often acquire businesses from founders seeking…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Califone
• Aug 2023 Invested in M3 Technologies
• Aug 2023 Invested in Boylan Bottling Co.
• Sep 2020 Acquired PV Footwear

Noverra Capital Group

3 Closed Deals via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Noverra Group of Companies is an actively owned, and strategically led family of construction and industrial services companies founded and led by three Owners, Omar Ladak, Steve Lux, and Suzanne Boyd. We are focused on strategically supporting the continued success of our group companies, proactively developing the leaders and people within our businesses; and, pursuing growth through further acquisitions aligned to our approach.

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• Jan 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Invested in Troy Forming Concrete
• Aug 2023 Invested in Victory Fire Protection
• Aug 2023 Invested in Brighter Mechanical

Teamshares

3 Closed Deals via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Teamshares is one of America’s largest buyers of small businesses from retiring business owners. Since our inception in 2019, we've purchased over 95 transactions closed across 32 states and 40+ industries, along with committed capital to close 100 more transactions this year.

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• May 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Feb 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Newbury Franklin

2 Closed Deals via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Newbury Franklin is an acquirer and builder of businesses operating in niche markets, with loyal customers, high revenue retention, and sustainable cash generation potential. We are differentiated by our credibility as business leaders, not just investors. We leverage a proven organizational approach to drive organic and inorganic growth.We are industry agnostic but dogmatic about the business model and industry characteristics that we seek out, investing only in opportunities that satisfy our key criteria. We have deep experience both facilitating leadership transitions and partnering with…

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• May 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
• Apr 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

Harbour Group Industries, Inc.

1 Closed Deal via Axial 100 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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At Harbour Group, we concentrate on one thing: Building Businesses.Throughout its 48 year tenure, Harbour Group has acquired and grown 230 businesses with a focus on manufacturers of highly engineered or branded products and value-added distributors.Harbour Group is a privately-owned operating company based in St. Louis, MO. The majority of our professionals are operating executives with extensive experience in all aspects of manufacturing, distribution, and specialty business services, including global sourcing, management information systems, lean and quality principles, and environmental…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Sensor Indicator Products
• Aug 2023 Acquired Americo Chemical Products, Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired DIY Home Center
• Aug 2023 Acquired Marathon Products, Inc.

Tide Rock Holdings

1 Closed Deal via Axial 44 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tide Rock is a holding company that acquires a controlling interest in differentiated business-to-business companies in the lower middle market ($2-20M EBITDA for platforms). The firm is managed by experienced operators and finance professionals who have scaled businesses in various industries.We approach investment with a long-term perspective and with the goal of growing earnings while making regular distributions to all stakeholders.In partnering with Tide Rock, companies gain access, as needed, to our shared back-office team, which includes outsourced accounting & finance, talent…

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• Oct 2025 Acquired Precision Waterjet & Laser
• Oct 2025 Acquired Made in America Manufacturing
• Jan 2025 Acquired Air Supply Jeyco
• Nov 2024 Acquired Brite Solutions

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HB Global, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 16 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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HB Global, LLC, is the organizational partner that supports 10 divisions of mechanical service companies. The Leadership team at HB Global is responsible for guiding each division in living our core values, providing employees with opportunities for professional development, and protecting shareholder value. HB Global also encourages employees to connect with their communities and empowers employees to serve as trusted advisors to build lasting client relationships. A key component of this empowerment is participation in our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). It is this ownership status…

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• Jan 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Sep 2023 Acquired DB Mechanical
• Dec 2021 Acquired The Bell Company
• Oct 2020 Acquired William R Nash

Scientific Safety Alliance

1 Closed Deal via Axial 14 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Scientific Safety Alliance (SSA) is building the best one-stop-shop technical safety and compliance partner for highly regulated industries. Our mission is to keep people safe by providing best-in-class testing, certification, calibration, and maintenance services across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, aerospace, semiconductor, and other highly regulated markets. With over 10,000 customers, $12m+ in annual EBITDA, and a recently raised 65m debt facility, we are a rapidly growing platform dedicated to operational excellence and long-term success.We are not a traditional buyer.…

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• Oct 2025 Acquired Total Medical Compliance
• Sep 2025 Acquired CNR Medical
• Jul 2025 Acquired Steriquip
• Jul 2025 Acquired Stat Biomedical

Right Lane Capital LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 13 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Right Lane Capital LLC is a Chicago-based private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations of profitable middle and lower middle market businesses. Because Right Lane is not structured as a typical private equity firm, we have unusual flexibility in our investment structuring, holding period, and target industries. Our affiliate Right Lane Industries LLC is an industrial holding company offering a permanent home to lower middle market industrial businesses that have been orphaned inside larger companies, or whose retiring shareholders want to ensure that the…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired The Kirby Company
• Aug 2023 Acquired Bold Renewables
• Aug 2023 Acquired Elgin Separation Solutions
• Aug 2023 Acquired TerraSource Global

Us Momentum Holdings

1 Closed Deal via Axial 11 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Us Momentum Holdings is a private investment firm focused on lower middle-market opportunities. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. We currently own and operate 7 Harley-Davidson Dealerships, 4 Boat Dealerships, 2 Auto Repair Shops, a Construction Company, and a Reinsurance Company.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Thetford
• Aug 2023 Acquired MINN KOTA
• Aug 2023 Acquired LOWRANCE
• Aug 2023 Acquired Smoker Craft

Garden City Equity

1 Closed Deal via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Garden City Equity is a people-first holding company that invests in exceptional founder and family-owned businesses. We partner with owners who truly care about the legacy of their businesses, and provide them with a fast, fair, and straightforward acquisition process. We utilize little to no debt, hold for the long term, and actively engage our family of 200+ mission-aligned shareholders to help grow our businesses.CharacteristicsHigh Integrity - Reputation of being honest and fairEnduring Operations - 7+ years of profitable operationsCompetitive Edge - A uniqueness that sets apartStrong…

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• Aug 2025 Acquired Commercial Residential Aluminum
• Jan 2025 Acquired Westbrook Service Corporation
• May 2024 Acquired Trextel
• Nov 2023 Invested in WeBuild

Enduring Ventures

1 Closed Deal via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are looking for small and medium businesses with exceptionally big moats. The world of business is intensely competitive whether you are large or small, and we are not interested in competing on the basis of lowest price. We are looking for businesses that are the absolute best at what they do and make their customers extremely happy. This will typically be indicated by organic sales growth, little to no spending on sales & marketing, and relatively high margins.The more specific your niche, the more excited we are. The longer you have built your brand and/or reputation, the stronger base…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired EcoSafi
• Aug 2023 Acquired Upcounsel
• Aug 2023 Acquired Scribe Media
• Aug 2023 Acquired Abstract

FirstService Corporation

1 Closed Deal via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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FirstService Corporation is a North American leader in the essential property services sector serving its customers through two industry-leading platforms:FirstService Residential - North America's largest manager of residential communities; andFirstService Brands - one of North America's largest providers of essential property services to residential and commercial customers delivered through individually branded franchise systems and company-owned operations.

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• Jul 2024 Acquired Sentry Fire Protection
• Jul 2024 Acquired Citadel Fire Sprinkler, Inc.
• Jun 2024 Acquired Hamilton Roofing
• Jun 2024 Acquired Crowther Roofing and Cooling

Canopy Brands

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Canopy Brands is a family of trusted brands that deliver engineered, technical products and solutions to commercial and residential markets. We seek out companies that make things that matter – and can be the best in the world at doing it. Canopy currently offers more than 7,000 products and services spanning fall protection, suspended and permanent access systems, confined space, powered lifts, waterfront infrastructure, municipal plant equipment and utility components. We help to unlock long-term potential by empowering teams, improving decision-making and ensuring the right resources are…

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• Jun 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Oct 2025 Acquired Dixie Metal Products
• Dec 2024 Acquired HySafe
• Dec 2024 Acquired Alba

Abingdon Software Group Limited

1 Closed Deal via Axial 8 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Abingdon Software Group was founded with the objective of being a long-term home and partner for B2B mission-critical software companies as they continue their journey to the next stage. Our team has over five decades of experience in buying, investing and optimising software companies in several industries and geographies.We acquire 100% of software companies we buy and provide founders the latitude to continue operating their businesses as before the sale. What we typically look for:Mission-critical B2B software, Industry/Vertical agnostic, Europe & North America, Recurring revenue 60%+…

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• Oct 2024 Acquired Webclock
• Sep 2024 Acquired Damarel Systems International
• Apr 2024 Acquired Geograph Technologies LLC
• Feb 2024 Acquired CT module

Kingsway Financial Services Inc.

1 Closed Deal via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Kingsway Corporation (NYSE: KWY) is the only publicly-traded US company employing the Search Fund model to acquire and build great businesses. Kingsway owns and operates a collection of high-quality B2B and B2C services companies that are asset-light, growing, profitable, and that have recurring revenues.

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• Sep 2023 Acquired Vertical Market Solutions LLC
• Sep 2023 Acquired Systems Products International Inc.
• Nov 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
• Oct 2021 Acquired Ravix Group

Nexus Partners LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Nexus Partners is the holding company for a group of control investments in a variety of industries including, industrial laundry services, food processing and distribution, medical services, health insurance, and financial services. Past investments also included outdoor advertising and telecommunications.Nexus seeks to make both add-on acquisitions for its existing portfolio as well as to acquire new platforms. With an investment horizon of 10 to 15 years, we focus on growth stories, companies in seek of human or financial capital, and distressed of special situations with the following…

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• Jun 2018 Acquired Atlanta School of Massage
• Oct 2016 Acquired Undislosed
• Sep 2016 Acquired Laundry Plus
• Jan 2016 Invested in RVX Asset Management

Empowered Ventures

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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SummaryEmpowered Ventures is an employee-owned diversified holding company. We seek to acquire successful lower middle market companies led by a selling owner who cares deeply about their employees and the future for the business. All the employees join our employee ownership program as part of the transaction.About UsEmpowered Ventures buys closely held businesses with track records of success. We invest long term without any intention of selling. Employees join our ownership program, accruing value over time based on the combined performance of our operating companies.Empowered Ventures was…

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• Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Invested in TVF
• Dec 2021 Acquired Paramount Plastics
• Apr 2021 Acquired Firstar Precision Corp

Snell Ventures

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Snell Ventures is a faith-focused family office based in Nashville, TN. We acquire great family businesses and work to preserve them for the next generation of job seekers. We primarily focus on manufacturing, materials and industrial firms.

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• Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Sep 2022 Acquired Tier-Rack
• Jun 2021 Acquired American Tool & Die
• Jul 2020 Acquired QUAD Industries

Vilas Partners Holdings

1 Closed Deal via Axial 4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We're looking to acquire family-owned, well established businesses with $500k to $3mio of EBITDA. Our focus is to invest in profitable companies that have been in business for several years, have an established customer base, don't require significant effort or a large team to operate, and have good margins. We’re initially self funded, but with the objective to partner with investors on multiple acquitions and building a $100mio Holding company in 10 years.

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• Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Oct 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company