Top California Family Offices with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

663

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$18M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 49%

Business Services 13%

Healthcare 9%

Technology 8%

Transportation 7%

Key Attributes

Focus: Long-Term Ownership | Capital Source: Family-Backed Capital | Operating Approach: Buy & Hold

Makaira Partners

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Founded in 2007 by Tom Bancroft, Makaira Partners is a La Jolla-based investment firm that employs a disciplined, fundamental value-oriented philosophy. The firm’s strategy is deeply rooted in the principles practiced by Bancroft during his time managing GEICO’s equity portfolio at Berkshire Hathaway, emphasizing a long-term horizon—often five years or more.Core Strategic PillarsExtreme Concentration: Makaira manages a highly focused portfolio, often holding fewer than 15 positions. As of late 2025, its top 10 holdings accounted for over 99% of reportable assets, reflecting high…

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Group 206

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Group 206’s focus is to invest in companies where our capital and experience in business building can lead to long-term and sustainable value creation. We invest in businesses that are at an inflection point. We seek situations where our flexibility and industry specific expertise lead to superior outcomes. Founded in 2013, Group 206 is led by Nima Taghavi, a four-time CEO and lifelong entrepreneur, with a deep track record of growing companies with revenues above $100 million. Nima successfully built and exited five businesses over the span of his 30+ year career with companies ranging…

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Superlinear Partners

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Superlinear Partners is a family office investing in founder-led financial services and specialty insurance businesses, backed by operators who scaled a company from $0 to $100M in revenue in 4 years.

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Granite Point Partners

9 Total Closed Deals

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Granite Point is a middle market equity investor that is growth oriented, flexible, and has a long-term mindset. Over the past 15 years, Granite Point has completed over 70 investments, and repeatedly partnered with entrepreneurs to build best-in-class businesses. Kent Weaver is the founder, CEO, and Managing Member of Granite Point.

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Sep 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Jun 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
May 2025 Invested in Confidential Company

Siwa Capital

4 Total Closed Deals

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We are a family office investor in SMB and lower middle market companies. We invest in exceptional people who demonstrate a relentless commitment to creating value. My name is Daniel Farag, and I am the managing partner of Siwa Capital. Most recently, I purchased a sustainable aquaculture business (fish farm), and served as its CEO for 8 years. During that time, I helped grow annual revenue from $100,000 to $20 million, and exited the business to a private equity group. Previously, I held roles in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and private equity at GI Partners. Born and raised…

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Apr 2024 Invested in TelcoBridges
Mar 2024 Invested in Steel River
Mar 2024 Invested in SabrePak
Jan 2024 Invested in OnPoint Generators

BLY Returns

1 Total Closed Deal

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Silicon Valley based family office made up of experienced professionals seeking investment opportunities that will generate current double digit cash on cash returns. Prefer non real estate opportunities but will consider right real estate situation.

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Sep 2019 Invested in Dollar General

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NT Capital Management

1 Total Closed Deal

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NT Capital Management is a single-family office based in the Bay Area, California, founded by the family running a multi-field corporation established in 1993. Our experienced management team utilizes a research-driven approach to allocate capital in a diversified portfolio across private equities and real estate holdings. Our commitment is to maximize your risk-adjusted returns.

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Dec 2013 Acquired Confidential Company

Sparks Capital

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Sparks Capital is a family-backed investment firm. We invest with a long-term ownership mindset and focus on operational excellence, continuity for employees and customers, and disciplined capital allocation rather than short-term financial engineering. We are flexible on transaction structure and open to full or majority acquisitions, including succession and partnership-driven transitions.

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Shane Investments

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Since launching in June of 2013, our company, Pass the OT LLC (passtheot.com), has provided a study course and one-on-one personal tutoring for the NBCOT® Exam. We have helped over 3000 students pass their exams. Because many of these students had exhausted all the other preparation courses before passing with our program we have built a program to circumvent the mistakes students often make when they don’t pass. We have also partnered with over 50 universities and colleges to help their students pass.

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EPIQ Capital Group

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EPIQ Capital Group is a boutique multi-family office delivering a high-quality client experience to prominent senior executives, founders, and early-employees of high-profile companies who have significant wealth. Adhering to a fiduciary standard of care, EPIQ does not have internally-managed proprietary funds. EPIQ clients are provided access to the investments and investing acumen that families of significant wealth deserve.

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Laugen Ventures

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I am a very committed solo, self-funded searcher with the financial means to purchase a business quickly. Given I have over 8 years experience working in the home services space via start-ups as well as a large, publicly traded company (Angi), I have a preference for a home services business that will benefit from my expertise in online marketing, partnerships, and P&L management. I have managed service business lines within Angi ranging from $50 M ARR to $300 MM, focused on optimizing their profitability as well as growth. I am excited to bring my entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in…

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Lagomaj Capital

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Lagomaj seeks to invest in high quality defensible businesses throughout the US. Since our founding in 2017 we've participated in more than three dozen deals with enterprise values ranging from $5M to $100M.

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SFG Asset Advisors

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SFG Asset Advisors ("SFG") is a family investment office based in San Francisco. SFG was established in 2002 to manage assets accumulated over decades of successful investing. The majority of the assets are allocated through our fund of funds program to third party hedge fund managers as a way to generate long term returns with reduced volatility.

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BCM

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Holding company seeking to provide great businesses a long-term home. We are backed by long-term capital with the goal of holding the businesses we own into perpetuity. We want each business to thrive and grow, and we aim to provide both the independence and capital for each to do so. Sector agnostic but currently interested in acquiring B2B industrial and light manufacturing businesses.

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Bennico

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I have started three funds, managing approxiamtely $7.5B of AUM, across venture, growth equity, buyout, private credit and special situations. In addiiton, i started three operating companies across AI, data analytics and power. Prior to this, I was Managing Partner of an advisory firm, where I lead the growth to approximately 100 people globally and then transitioned to Lead Director. I'm currently on several private company boards.

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Modico Capital

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Growing family office with beginnings in real estate and tangentially related operating companies. Next chapter will be predominantly focused on controlling and growing operating companies.

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Ely Family Group

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Kristin Ely (Ely Family Group) is a Strategic Revenue Operations Leader with a track record for driving business growth and operational excellence. Seasoned in revenue operations, process improvement, and team collaboration/management. I have a proven success record in driving efficiency and scalability while maintaining a keen eye on customer success. I have lead data enrichment programs, optimize business processes, and deliver insights that enhance sales and customer experience. Recognized as a strong leader with analytical acumen and a collaborative approach. Passionate about leading and…

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BioBridge Lifescience

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BioBridge LifeScience is a global company dedicated to empowering life sciences companies to transition from innovation to commercialization. With operations in the USA, India, and the Middle East, BioBridge LifeScience specializes in commercializing science-driven ideas and helping companies harness the potential of AI and machine learning. The company focuses on investment and growth capital advisory, connecting regional innovators with venture investors and strategic partners, primarily in the Middle East. BioBridge LifeScience is committed to driving innovation and optimizing performance…

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Andesite Capital

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Andesite Capital Management is an investment management firm seeking to acquire, manage and hold outstanding properties, to partner with outstanding management teams and to pursue exceptional capital projects that are consistent with the financial objectives, personal interests and values of the firm’s principal. While we seek only investments with compelling risk adjusted returns, we also consider the broader implications of our asset allocation decisions. Most of our energy is spent on direct investments, but we selectively invest indirectly through carefully chosen strategic partners. In…

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Yanifoil, Inc.

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We are a restaurant acquisition group currently operating 3 restaurants. We also have 2 licensed accountants seeking to grow their books of business through tax compliance, planning, and fractional CFO services.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Firms in the California Family Offices 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 California Family Offices is $4M-$18M, 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.

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in California 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 Family Offices based in California are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the California market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Family Offices in California, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 66 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 California Family Offices directory, you can request information here.

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