Top California Private Equity Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

1,287

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$25M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$5M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 34%

Technology 23%

Business Services 14%

Healthcare 11%

Transportation 6%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Transom Capital Group

2 Closed Deals via Axial

17 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Transom Capital Group is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with an operational focus to private equity investing in the middle-market. The Transom Capital team has a track record of investing and guiding the growth of lower-middle-market businesses. Key to this success is our unique hands-on approach to partnership that provides operational involvement and support to each portfolio company without overwhelming the management team. As investors, we view our role as critical, but not sufficient, to generating forward thrust, momentum and, if needed, a change in direction.

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Jun 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Jun 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2024 Acquired Gene Juarez Salons & Spas
Jan 2024 Acquired Bose Professional

Basis Vectors, Inc.

2 Closed Deals via Axial

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Basic Vectors bring global capabilities and capital to unlock local and cross border growthWe partner with highly motivated entrepreneurs with amazing SaaS product by taking a majority stake in their companyWe are a team of proven entrepreneurs with exit experience and well differentiated operational, strategic and financial capabilitiesWe focus on $1-10M revenue companies that are attempting to break the ceiling of mediocre growth and high burnOur proprietary model excels at achieving high growth and positive cash flows within unparalleled timelinesAmbarish Gupta, Founder, PartnerAmbarish…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Infinity Lab
Jul 2023 Acquired Cadient
Jul 2022 Acquired CommerceV3
Nov 2021 Acquired Vorro

Fusion Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Fusion Capital Partners is a Los Angeles based private equity firm pursuing investments in engineered products and essential services businesses across the commercial and industrial markets of North America

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Jul 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Mar 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Jun 2025 Acquired Arkansas Industrial Machinery
May 2025 Acquired Relevant Industrial

Encore Consumer Capital

33 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Encore Consumer Capital is an innovative private equity firm built specifically to help consumer products companies grow. We invest exclusively in leading consumer products companies, and utilize the experience and network of our operating partners at Encore Associates to accelerate their growth. Encore provides a unique combination of exceptional talent, diversity of experience, and operational capabilities to build partnerships with its portfolio companies.

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Aug 2023 Acquired General Produce
Aug 2023 Invested in FANTASY COOKIE COMPANY
Apr 2023 Acquired General Produce
Feb 2023 Acquired Banneton Bakery

Highview Capital

30 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Highview Capital is a family-office backed private equity fund in Los Angeles with an evergreen fund structure (patient capital with ability to hold longer) and flexible, opportunistic investment mandate that has deployed nearly $700mm of equity capital through 2024.We look for companies poised to undergo a transformation. We drive value through a strategic and operational approach coupled with patient capital and an extremely flexible mandate.We invest in middle market businesses that are facing a critical inflection point and are ready for transformation, whether that is executing…

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Sep 2023 Acquired Lamm Food Service
Aug 2023 Invested in Safety Marking
Jun 2023 Invested in B&R Auto
Sep 2022 Acquired Armstrong’s Restoration

Martis Capital

27 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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With offices in Palo Alto, CA, and Washington, DC, CHSO is a private investment firm focused exclusively on the healthcare and wellness industry. We target middle-market companies and growth situations in North America where our team has an edge in understanding the opportunity, performing due diligence and adding value post close. Our investment team possesses over 50 years of combined investment and medical experience, and leverages an extensive network of relationships with healthcare executives, clinicians, scientists and regulators. We provide flexible, patient capital in partnership…

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Oct 2022 Invested in Alcanza Clinical Research
Nov 2021 Invested in Lighthouse Lab Services
Sep 2021 Acquired Community Based Care
Nov 2020 Acquired DCN Dx

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Century Park Capital Partners

24 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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CENTURY PARK CAPITAL PARTNERS is a middle market private equity investment group with capabilities to provide equity capital for growth, shareholder liquidiity or both. We typically invest $10 million to $40 million in profitable, growing middle-market companies with revenues ranging from $20 million to $100 million. We can make larger investments with the participation of our institutional limited partners. We are relationship-driven, long-term investors, partnering with owners and management to build industry-leading companies. We do not intrude in day to day operations, but rather seek to…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Packaging Plus LLC
Aug 2023 Acquired Becker Underwood Inc.
Aug 2023 Acquired Hi-Tech Rubber Inc.
Aug 2023 Acquired Aqua-Flo LLC

SBJ Capital

19 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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SBJ Capital is a multi-strategy private investment firm with $600mm under management that provides flexible capital solutions to founder and family-owned businesses. SBJ offers companies control and non-control investment solutions, including debt and equity, across the consumer, healthcare, technology and business services industries. SBJ provides operational resources, strategic advice, and a partnership-oriented approach to help businesses achieve their full potential. SBJ was founded by an experienced team of professionals with a track record of helping grow companies as…

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May 2026 Acquired 3B International
Dec 2024 Acquired Simon Pearce
Feb 2023 Acquired Rishi Tea
Jan 2023 Acquired Sydnic

TriVista Capital

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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About TriVista CapitalTriVista Capital is a private equity firm focused on the lower middle market with a 15+ year track record. Our core focus sectors are aerospace & defense, industrial manufacturing and distribution, and wastewater treatment.TriVista Capital uniquely leverages its affiliate, TriVista Consulting's, deep strategic and operational expertise. Our partnership provides direct access to sector specialists and seasoned operating executives who support investment due diligence and help to accelerate post-acquisition process improvements.About TriVista ConsultingA consulting…

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Jul 2023 Advised NEFCO in its sale to Bertram Capital
Apr 2023 Advised Trinity in its sale to OuterBox
Apr 2023 Advised Impact Environmental Group on an investment from Aurora Capital Partners
Mar 2023 Advised I&I Sling/Slingmax in its sale to Yale Cordage

Gallant Capital Partners

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Gallant makes control investments in sectors where the team has extensive experience and relationships that drive value. We use our operational expertise to support our management teams and strive to be valuable partners at every stage of our investments.

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Nov 2022 Invested in Lightning Step
Sep 2022 Invested in SLWM
Feb 2022 Acquired Pro-Vac
Dec 2021 Invested in InformData

West Lane Capital Partners

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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West Lane Capital Partners is a private investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to invest in lower middle-market companies. In addition to providing capital, we are actively engaged partners across the strategy, operations and finance functions within our portfolio businesses.We focus on control investments in the logistics, consumer, food & beverage, broader manufacturing and the financial and business services sectors and our experience allows us to invest in both successful growing businesses as well as more difficult and complex situations. We also know that…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Blue Cross
Aug 2023 Acquired Epicurean Catering
Aug 2023 Acquired Cutler Group
Aug 2023 Acquired Stansberry Asset Management

San Francisco Equity Partners

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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San Francisco Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on consumer growth companies. We partner with companies that have reached an inflection point in their development, where consumer and retailer adoption are proven and a hands-on partner is desired for the next phase of growth. To each of our partner companies, we provide not only financial capital but also extensive operating experience and a broad network of relationships across the consumer landscape.

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Jan 2019 Acquired Jane Iredale
Jul 2018 Acquired Brazi Bites
Nov 2017 Acquired San Francisco Salt Company
Jan 2017 Acquired Red Monkey Foods

Caltius Equity Partners

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Caltius Equity Partners buys and builds lower middle market companies in the Business Services, Industrial Services, Technology, and Consumer Services sectors. Founded in 1999, the Los Angeles-based private equity fund makes equity investments from $10 to $30 million for a controlling or substantial minority position in companies with $2 million to $12 million in EBITDA.Caltius Equity Partners’ creative and flexible solutions facilitate management buyouts, recapitalization, and growth financings. The firm’s experienced team develops deep relationships with its portfolio companies’…

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Oct 2022 Acquired APHIX
Jul 2019 Acquired Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions
Apr 2018 Acquired Health Payment Systems
Jun 2017 Acquired Talent Systems

Percheron Investment Management, LP

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Percheron Capital is a private investment firm with $3+ billion in AUM that is focused on partnering with strong management teams to build market-leading essential services businesses.

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Oct 2023 Acquired SafeBasements
Mar 2023 Acquired Lookout Pest Control
Sep 2022 Acquired Blue Cardinal Home Services Group
Dec 2021 Acquired Animal Dermatology Group

American Pacific Group

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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American Pacific Group is a San Francisco-based private equity firm targeting control equity investments in lower-middle-market companies, typically with EBITDA from $0 to $40 million. We focus on complex businesses and transactions across technology, consumer, business services, industrial, and healthcare. We are growth-oriented investors, and together with our in-house operating partners, seek to implement our proprietary value creation model to drive sustainable growth in our portfolio companies.

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Aug 2022 Acquired Concisys
Dec 2021 Acquired Gym Launch & Prestige Labs
Nov 2021 Acquired Fellers
Mar 2021 Acquired Aesop

FFL Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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FFL Partners is a San Francisco-based private equity firm specializing in growth investments within the middle market, particularly focusing on healthcare and tech-enabled services. With over $4.5 billion under management, FFL Partners employs a strategic approach to investing, leveraging their proprietary Sector Exploration and Expertise Development (SEED) strategy. The firm is dedicated to accelerating growth in high-quality companies by providing effective operating resources and support. FFL Partners has a robust portfolio of over 60 companies, demonstrating their commitment to building…

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Jul 2025 Acquired Abacus Group
Jun 2024 Acquired Apex Infusion
May 2023 Acquired ALKU
Dec 2021 Acquired Community Medical Services

Paradigm Equity Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Paradigm Equity Partners is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on acquiring companies in the lower middle-market. Our experience is working in complex, time sensitive situations where companies benefit from a capital infusion and operational improvements. We focus on sectors where we have experience and seek to partner with management teams with a track record of success and a desire to execute on well-defined margin-expansion and growth initiatives.

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Dec 2023 Acquired E&R Industrial Sales

SaaS Wealth Fund, LLC.

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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We invest in high-quality, founder-led B2B companies with recurring or repeatable revenue — including SaaS, MSPs, and service-based businesses. Whether you're looking to fully exit, de-risk, or accelerate growth, we bring more than just capital. We offer a tailored, founder-aligned approach designed to protect your legacy, support your team, and unlock the next stage of growth on your terms.

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Oct 2020 Acquired Confidential Company

Enhanced Healthcare Partners

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Enhanced Healthcare Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to investments in the healthcare sector. The firm collaborates with family-run businesses to develop leading healthcare companies, focusing on middle-market healthcare enterprises. With a disciplined strategy for value creation, Enhanced Healthcare Partners targets growth-oriented companies and invests between $25 to $75 million or more in various structures. The firm is committed to building successful healthcare businesses through strategic partnerships and investments.

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Silver Canyon Group

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Middle market growth capital. Looking for opportunities where a combination of capital and professionalization can accelerate growth in a business. Flexible on structure. Invested across the industries.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Firms in the California Private Equity Funds 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 Private Equity Funds is $4M-$25M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$5M. 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 Private Equity Funds 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 Private Equity Funds in California, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 86 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 Private Equity Funds directory, you can request information here.

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