Menu

Connect With The Experts

Top Holding Companies in California - Axial

Selling Your Business? Axial Matches You With Pre-Vetted M&A Advisors

Expert guidance through your entire exit process.

Start Your Exit

Our advisors deliver 25% higher sale prices on average

Members (65 results)

Lynnfield Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Lynnfield is a long-term holding company that acquires and develops businesses with enduring value. The company focuses on buying small to lower middle market businesses from retiring business owners.Here's our criteria:$0.5-5MM in Cash Flow/SDEIdeally 10+ years in businessIdeally an owner retirement scenarioIdeally has a recurring or reoccurring revenue componentTarget industries are:Business Services: Professional & Administrative Services, IT & Technical Services, Facilities & Property Services, Logistics, Field & Industrial ServicesHome Services: Maintenance & Repair,…

GLF Acquisitions

Holding Company
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Gold Leaf Farming owns and operates almond, pistachio, and date farms in California and Arizona. We hold traditional farming values in high regard: taking pride in quality operations, only buying farms we’d be happy to own forever, and staying grounded in values like hard work, responsibility, and integrity. As next-generation growers, we build upon that tradition with a focus on sustainability, responsible employment, and technology.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Sep 2019
acquired
Investor
Aug 2019
acquired
Investor
Mar 2019
acquired
Investor
Mar 2018
acquired

Pagurian Holdings

Holding Company
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Pagurian has been making private investments into middle market companies for over a decade now. We hold deep expertise in manufacturing and aerospace (both commercial & defense) and Consumer Brands (DTC/Retail). Additionally, our experience in realestate investment and development has lead us to seek out operating companies that play a critical role servicing the realestate ecosystem.We are particularly fond of legacy businesses with a successful track record that can benefit from our hands on approach and long-term time horizons.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

U.S. Industrial Group

Holding Company
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
At US Industrial Group, we acquire companies within the industrial sector, focusing mainly on manufacturing and distribution, often linked through vertical or horizontal integration. We believe that the success of a company is built on strong relationships—with our customers, employees, and vendors. We prioritize creating a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive, customers receive top-quality products and service, and vendors are treated as trusted partners. Our commitment to fostering these relationships is at the heart of our business strategy.We acquire…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2023
acquired
Investor
Jan 2022
acquired
Investor
Jan 2021
acquired
Investor
Dec 2019
acquired

Verdo Capital

Holding Company
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Verdo was my grandfather. As a son and grandson of small business entrepreneurs, I have lived through the ups and downs of small business my entire life. I know what you are going through as a business owner thinking about how to transition out of your business. Just last year, I was sitting on your side of the table, with my father, selling our family business to a regional competitor.​There is a lot of uncertainty, emotion, and challenge to transitioning away from something you have worked so hard on over the years. I am here to ease that transition and partner with you, your team, and…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2018
acquired
Advisor
Oct 2017
was acquired by
Advisor
May 2017
was acquired by
Advisor
Nov 2016
secured investment from

ACOM Solutions, Inc.

Holding Company
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
ACOM Solutions, Inc. is 30+ year old holding company in B2B mid-market software solutions. Present portfolio is acom.com, etreem.com & orderprintersupplies.com. History: https://acominvest.com/creating-value-for-our-customers-colleagues-and-investors-through-the-successful-acquisition-and-growth-of-b2b-businesses/
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Apr 2023
invested in
Investor
Dec 2016
invested in
Investor
Jan 2012
invested in
Investor
Apr 2009
invested in

TREC Ventures

Holding Company
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
TREC Ventures is a private investment group operating at the intersection of real estate andtechnology. We invest in multi-family and mix use real estate projects and private technology andservice business that serve the real estate industry. TREC management team has 15+ years experience as operators leading multi-generation family businesses and B2B startups in manufacturing, software, hardware and services. TREC management team has 10+ investing personal capital across real estate and private companies. TREC is supported by a small group of emerging family offices and entrepreneurs.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2019
acquired
Investor
Mar 2019
acquired
Investor
Jan 2018
invested in

Armada Mercantile Ltd.

Holding Company
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Armada Mercantile Ltd. (www.armadamercantile.com) has been a publicly-traded company in Canada since 1987. Armada is a advisory services, trade finance and FINRA broker dealer company. Armada Mercantile Ltd. provides specialized merchant banking, venture lending, factoring and corporate finance services internationally, as well as advising clients on corporate strategy, public markets entry, mergers and acquisitions, buy and sell side mandates and raising capital. Our subsidiary companies offer value in corporate finance (www.oxygenfunding.com), FINRA broker dealer (www.anoscap.com), ice…
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Jun 2016
secured debt financing from
Advisor
Feb 2016
was acquired by
Advisor
May 2014
secured investment from

Cronstedt Family Office

Holding Company
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Jonathan Cronstedt, also known as JCron, is an investor, advisor and author. JCron is a Board Director at Kajabi, a knowledge commerce platform. Prior to Kajabi where he was president from 2016 to 2021, JCron held executive leadership positions for SaaS, mortgage finance, digital publishing, and direct sales. Jonathan has also served as the CEO of Digital Marketer and is currently a Managing Partner with APEX Equity.
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Nov 2022
was acquired by

The Afranie Group, LLC.

Holding Company
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
The Afranie Group is an investment firm focused on partnering with small manufacturing and service-related businesses that cater to the Aerospace, Aviation and Defense industries and can benefit from our extensive industry knowledge and decades long experience.We have a deep understanding of and appreciation for building businesses given our operational roots and focus. We only deploy capital in partnerships where we have high conviction.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Sep 2020
invested in

Wave Capital

Holding Company

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Wave Development, an independent holding company, owns & operates products & services that bring beauty and & efficiency to our lives, notably based business intelligence & analytics SaaS solutions. While the company is not actively seeing transactions, it may opportunistically consider add-ons, JVs, or related strategic opportunities that have: 1 - an established business track record (5+ years of stable / solid operating history) 2 - solid level of recurring/repeat sales with solid EBITDA margins, and 3 - a strategic fit to Wave's core focus

SJW Partners

Holding Company

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

SJW Partners is the private investment group and family office of Steve Weiss, specializing in the acquisition of real-estate assets, private middle-market growth focused companies, and other unique alternative investments. Our investment strategy focuses on allocating capital to high-potential asset classes in sectors with favorable market dynamics, strong competitive positioning, and attractive growth prospects. Through rigorous due diligence and a successful track-record as operators, we identify opportunities where our capital and support can act as a catalyst for transformative growth.

Live Oak Infrastructure Group, LLC

Holding Company

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Live Oak is a diversified contracting platform levered to the infrastructure supercycle. Headquartered in California and founded by longtime industry executives, we build the physical networks and structures that reduce carbon emissions, protect health and safety, and increase connectivity.

Vista Ridge

Holding Company

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

My partner and I are looking to acquire a platform company to ultimately carry on the legacy and/or provide liquidity to the current owner. We are long term buyers and looking for this to be the first deal of many. We both come from multibillion dollar VC/PE funds where we were members of the deal team. We also have previous finance and operating experience at tier 1 organizations in technology and financial services.

JMKT LLC

Holding Company

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Buyer seeking a business in the B2B services space with target EBITDA in the $400-600k+ range, ideally located in the Bay Area but open to remote management.I’m currently a multi-unit franchisee of StretchLab — where I’ve launched and grown multiple profitable locations from the ground up.

J2 Media Ventures

Holding Company

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

J2Media Ventures is a strategic buyer of companies that attract consumers through online media channels. Our team is a diversified group of talented media buyers, web developers and data analyst. We understand how to identify, attract and convert customers with efficiencies to drive better returns for our investments.

Alleyway Capital

Holding Company

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Alleyway Capital is an investment firm founded by a team of reputed investors, business operators and technology entrepreneurs. We are ecstatic about small digital businesses and are not chasing the most popular unicorn or the next big public company.We almost always take a controlling stake in the businesses we buy and usually purchase them outright. We like software businesses but also consider other types of tech-enabled businesses.Our acquisition process is always transparent, respectful and leads to a quick outcome for all parties involved.​ We are not beholden to external investors…

WebMD

Holding Company

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We're seeking an essential service businesses generating $275K–$325K in SDE, priced between $750K–$1M at 2.5x–3.2x SDE multiples. Our focuses on boring, cash-flowing service businesses (healthcare, maintenance, staffing, niche services) with recurring customers, documented operations, and a small existing team. We are geographically flexible within the U.S. and expect a structured 3-month seller transition

78Cricket Lane

Holding Company

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

78Cricket is a permanent capital fund with investors from family offices and high network individuals. The company's strategy is to acquire small and medium sized businesses in targeted industries where 78Cricket can differentiate itself as the optimal buyer and operator. The focus is on acquiring B2B SaaS and tech-enabled services companies where 78Cricket has extensive experience. As a hands-on partner, 78Cricket aims to accelerate growth for founders who want to stay involved, as well as provide strong succession plans for founders looking to transition out. 78Cricket will leverage its…

OYO Corporation, U.S.A.

Holding Company

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

OYO Corporation U.S.A. is a diversified holding company overseeing several operating subsidiaries in geophysical instrumentation, non-destructive testing, and infrastructure diagnostics. We focus on long-term, technology-driven growth and strategic partnerships that enhance industrial sensing and data analytics capabilities. With a proven record of acquisitions and cross-border collaboration, we seek opportunities to scale innovative businesses and expand our portfolio in the environmental and infrastructure sectors.

Learn More About Joining Axial as a Member

Request Information

The M&A platform that works

Axial helps you find your perfect deal partner

Over 2,500 deals closed since 2010
Over $3B+ in volume

briefcase

Owners ($1M+ Net Profits)

Connect with pre-qualified advisors
in 1 week, not 4 months

add

Buyers

Source deals from 3,500+ advisors without expanding BD resources

megaphone

Advisors

Connect with 4,000+ buyers pre-qualified for your deal parameters

Complete the Form for Directory Access

Your information is safe and will never be shared or sold.

Interested in finding out how investors are using Axial to source deals? Request Information

Interested in connecting with strategic buyers, family offices and PE firms? Request Information

Connect with strategic buyers, family offices and PE firms Request Information

Join the Axial network to streamline your deal origination and buyer discovery process Request Information

Send a message to company