Top Private Equity Funds in California - Axial

We have committed capital and focus on acquiring industrial manufacturing businesses with revenues in the range of $25 to $75 million with EBITDAs of less than $5 million. We welcome challenging situations and also acquire businesses with negative EBITDA provided our other criteria are satisfied. The firm is led by Sam Khoury who is a seasoned investor / CEO and has turned around and grown 30+ businesses. We seek control investments and get directly involved in the daily management of the acquired businesses.The acquisition could be anywhere in the United States.

Venture capital for DTC-first CPG brands with a focus on Los Angeles and New York City based companies. Preference for companies under $10M in revenue that are doing paid marketing and have social media traction

2717 Partners, LP is a limited partnership with a focus on private equity investments, particularly in the technology and healthcare sectors. The firm operates from two primary locations in San Francisco, California, and Greenwich, Connecticut. With a strategic approach towards growth-oriented companies, 2717 Partners has built a robust portfolio comprising 14 companies. As of 2025, the firm employs approximately 150 staff members, reflecting its significant presence in the private equity landscape. The company is committed to fostering innovation and growth within its investment sectors.

AEA Elevate seeks to identify and invest behind disruptive professional services companies – spanning business services, healthcare services, and software – that are transforming traditional models through AI and technology enablement. AEA Elevate focuses on lower-middle market, founder-bootstrapped companies, often as first institutional capital.

Axle Point Capital focuses on making long-term investments in lower middle market companies within aerospace, defense, government services and diversified industrials sectors. Our investment range is $10-$50 million in equity per transaction, aimed at driving significant growth through value creation improvements.