Top Catalog Retail Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

496

Active Firms

16,803

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$16M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 12%

Texas 12%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Deal-By-Deal Financing | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Backer North Investments

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Backer North Investments is a private equity independent sponsor based in Toronto, Canada. We specialize in investing in profitable Canadian B2B service firms. Find out more about us at https://backernorth.com/

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Naveed Holdings

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Naveed Holdings is an acquisition-focused investment group targeting established lower middle-market service businesses. We focus on companies with strong cash flow, repeat or recurring revenue, and opportunities for operational improvement and long-term growth. Faisal is a hands-on buyer committed to maintaining continuity while building on the seller’s legacy.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

AVG Capital

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AVG Capital is a consumer-focused investment group targeting majority acquisitions of lower mid-market businesses with $2–5M EBITDA across the US. We focus on founder-led or succession-driven companies where we can add strategic and operational value. Backed by a strong investor network, we take a hands-on approach to scaling consumer brands. Previous deals include Chew Brew and Cape Drinks.

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Cottonwood

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Acquiring established businesses with a minimum $3M EBITDA across Financial Services, Education, Food, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and CPG. We bring deep operational expertise, M&A experience, and growth capital to partner with proven businesses ready to scale.

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Bellvale Holdings LLC

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Bellvale buys small, vertical software companies and holds them permanently. We work with founders who want a thoughtful transition and a long-term home for their team, customers, and product.After the close, we reinvest in the product, support the existing team, and make operating decisions with years in mind. The brand, the team, and the culture stay intact, and customers continue to get the product they depend on.We focus on B2B software that supports mission-critical workflows in a specific industry, with a preference for regulated, slower-moving spaces where switching costs are real and…

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Hyak Capital

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25 year finance veteran. Experienced executing mergers and acquisitions. Here seeking to better understand opportunities that might be out there. Looking forward to uncovering opportunities that might be actionable.

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BSA RE

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BSA RE has a proven track record in doubling and tripling small business with a starting revenue or 1-2 million dollars. We have also acquired multiple real estate portfolios and turned them into more profitable turnkey operations creating an easy exit for operators and investors alike. Our goal is to acquire the right opportunities where we can apply our knowledge and skills to scale quickly and efficiently,

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Colony RX

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Looking for great investments with a focus on healthcare and ed-tech, although we are industry agnostic for the right investment. We have completed eight successful purchases and sales over the past 10 years.

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Wearthy

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Wearthy is an e-commerce company specializing in sustainable fashion, operating primarily through online platforms. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable and ethical investment opportunities, with a strong focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria. Wearthy prioritizes impact over profit, investing in companies that deliver social and environmental benefits. With a team of approximately 50 employees, Wearthy manages a portfolio of 15 companies, reflecting its commitment to fostering businesses that align with its values of sustainability and ethical responsibility.

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True Path Capital LLC

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True Path Capital pursues majority-control investments in lower middle market businesses with $2-7MM of EBITDA and, for software, $3-12MM of ARR with at least $1MM of EBITDA. We focus on education, workforce, healthcare services, staffing, and other specialized people-intensive businesses where recruiting, training, retention, service quality, and workforce productivity are core drivers of value creation. We are also comfortable with complex but solvable situations short of distress, including ownership transitions, founder recapitalizations, leadership gaps, and other inflection points where…

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Cruxway

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Cruxway is an investment firm focused on acquiring and growing founder-led B2B and tech-enable services businesses across North America.We specialize in overlooked sectors where technical skill, customer trust, and reputation drive long-term value.Backed by long-term capital and hands-on experience, we bring operational rigor, strategic M&A execution, and a deep respect for legacy.

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Springdale

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Private equity investor with 15+ years of experience across a wide array of industries and verticals. Looking to partner with great entrepreneurs, operators, and business owners across the United States.

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Trimountain Partners

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My partners and I are interested in acquiring small to medium sized companies in New England with $1 million minimum of EBITDA. We are interested in service companies that are owned by founders that want to sell their companies to good stewards of their hard work.

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SMG Partners

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SMG Partners seeks to acquire a platform company having evaluated several businesses across food & beverage, wellness, commercial services, and home services industries. We lean on our prior experience in private equity and as an operating partners to bring capital into small businesses.

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Crescent

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We operate a holding company looking to acquire a business with the following target profile:- Revenue: $10M–$75M- EBITDA: $2M–$10M- Growth rate: 10%+ YoY- Industry: Business services, including: Industrial manufacturing and service (electric motor maintenance and repair)Insurance adjusters (public adjusters)Data center infrastructure support (power, cooling, cleaning)⁠Landscaping & property maintenance (recreation & infrastructure, commercial, residential)Death services (Funeral Homes, alternative Burials)Healthcare services (elder care facilities)⁠Yacht managementPet care…

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Hilltop Growth Partners

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Hilltop Growth Partners is a best-in-class "operator-serving-operator" bespoke private investment company. Our Partners are made up of various senior operators either from Fortune C-Suites or Serial Entrepreneurs with nearly 200+ years of combined experience across both transaction and operating experiences. We have HALO (health, active, lifestyle, and outdoor) focused across the entire value chain - services, manufacturing, products, and consumers. In the process of exploring our first fundraise and have currently resourced meaningful co-investment groups to service key transactions while we…

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Saddle Ridge Partners, LLC

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Saddle Ridge Partners is a thematically oriented private equity firm investing in the consumer product supply chain. We target supply-chain oriented companies serving consumer product brands and legacy consumer brands themselves. Saddle Ridge Partners employs an Investor-Operator approach to accelerate the growth of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability within its partner companies. The firm generally invests in companies with $3 million to $15 million of EBITDA and targets equity investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million. Saddle Ridge is located in Boulder, CO.

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Areté Capital Partners

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Areté Capital Partners is an investment firm which seeks to partner with founder-owned companies from $2-10M of EBITDA looking to continue building the founder's legacy to become a leading brand within a particular industry.

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USBC Capital LLC

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USBC Capital LLC is a Florida-based family office and investment group actively acquiring and financing lower middle-market businesses. We focus on revenue-generating companies with strong fundamentals across sectors like B2B services, logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, and healthcare. Our team has deep experience in capital structuring, investor relations, and deal origination. We offer both acquisition and flexible debt capital solutions, with recent activity across Florida and the Southeast.

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CGS Partners

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CGS Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring main street businesses in the Midwest. We engage with motivated business owners to facilitate private direct acquisitions, focusing on creating value and growth opportunities within our portfolio. With a strategic approach to investment, CGS Partners aims to foster business development and expansion in the region, leveraging expertise and resources to support and grow the companies we acquire.

Recent Transactions

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Firms in the Catalog Retail Independent Sponsors 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 Catalog Retail Independent Sponsors is $3M-$16M, with a core EBITDA range of $600K-$3M. 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.

Relevant Retail experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 496 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Retail.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Catalog Retail Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Retail, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

When comparing Independent Sponsors with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 496 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 Catalog Retail Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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