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

Atomus Equity Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Our essence extends beyond the individual—it’s a celebration of ‘we.’ Our culture places humanity at the forefront, embodying a profound people-centric philosophy. We believe in the collective strength of individuals who not only share our core principles but also exude a shared passion for championing small businesses. This commitment is rooted in humility, accountability, and a clear understanding of both who we are and, perhaps more significantly, who we are not.Our unwavering dedication, relentless drive, and fervent work ethic form the bedrock of our support for business owners,…

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Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Oct 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

EC Investment Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We build the next generation of enduring Canadian businesses by acquiring SMEs and transforming them through disciplined value creation, care for people, and long-term stewardship.Our vision is to build a portfolio of exceptional businesses and create lasting impact in every business we invest in.People FirstWe invest in the people and teams that manage our organizations. We lead with respect and integrity in how we treat owners, employees, and capital partners.Hands-On & Process-Driven ApproachWe roll up our sleeves and get involved. We prioritize on commercial and operational…

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Jun 2023 Acquired Fluidconcepts & Design
Jul 2021 Acquired CRH Oral Design

Tempus Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tempus Partners seeks to buy and operate defensible and profitable small businesses in the consumer retail and manufacturing categories. We are committed to nurturing the long term success of our acquisitions and operating to generate consistent long-term cash flow. We are open to both growth partnerships, in which the existing team maintains some ownership and involvement going forward, or full buyouts. Our deep industry expertise in retail and manufacturing businesses allows us to take an active role and immediately pursue strong, low capital, low risk strategies to grow sales and…

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Jun 2025 Acquired Contender Bicycles
Mar 2024 Acquired Dawson Forte Cashmere

Spartina Capital Management

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Spartina Capital Management is a long-term investment vehicle founded by Matt Taylor to invest in and build enduring businesses for the long-term instead of maximizing short-term value. We seek to provide founders and owners an attractive alternative to traditional PE buyers that must sell after a few years. Matt was shaped growing up working in family businesses in NC, spend 11 years advising families on operating businesses and providing niche debt facilities for small and medium businesses.Our goal is to be the preferred exit vehicle for a founder or owner/operator who wants to preserve…

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Feb 2007 Advised A&D Environmental Services on an investment from Tillery Capital, LLC

Iremia Capital Management

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Independent sponsor looking to acquire SaaS, service and media businesses that do $2mill-$10mill ebitda. Completing roll-ups in two sectors at the moment.

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Oct 2020 Acquired Gift Card SaaS

Delvern Capital Investments, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Delvern Capital is a Charlotte-based private investment firm specializing in acquiring founder-owned businesses in the U.S.At Delvern Capital, we understand how important your business is to you and your employees. We also know the decision to sell your business is incredibly difficult. You’ve spent a great deal of time, money, and energy building your business from the ground up.Our mission is to be a dedicated partner to management teams and employees that have been instrumental in building successful companies.

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Jul 2019 Acquired Advantco

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Tenet Investment Company

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tenet Investment Company (“Tenet”) is a global private equity fund manager formed to make investments in middle market companies across the United States and West Africa. We are a generalist investment manager but however have a strong affinity for investments in sectors such as consumer products, manufacturing, food and agribusiness, financial services and technology. We seek control or significant minority investments in companies and look to back existing management teams or build strong management teams at investee companies. Our investment size ranges from $5 million to $30 million…

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Mar 2017 Acquired Traxi Continental Limited

LB Advisors, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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LBAdvisors, LLC draws upon its internal industry professionals to add value in actively managing its investments including capitalizing on its expertise, analytical capabilities, maximizing strategic alternatives and focusing on the dynamics of the business. We apply large capitalization operating and financial talent and resources to special situation investments in the lower middle market. Our ability to access turnaround operators is one of the key differentiators of LBAdvisors, LLC.

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Dec 2018 Invested in Amfuel

Montera

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Montera is a middle market buy-and-build investment firm with offices in New York, NY and Atlanta, GA. We deploy control-oriented equity capital across services, consumer, and healthcare companies.We Believe that founder-owned companies are the lifeblood of our country. This is why we acquire great businesses and help them achieve their fullest potential.We Partner with owners and management teams who care deeply about their employees. We provide quick & straightforward exits and seek to honor the founders' legacy by protecting the culture for decades to come.We…

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Aug 2022 Acquired Confidential Company

Perennial Holdings LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Perennial was founded to build market-leading businesses that endure over generations. We partner with founders and families that have built exceptional organizations and are seeking a new steward to champion employees, customers, and their legacy. We believe the best organizations identify and empower talented people, treat them with respect, and reward long-term thinking. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to support our teams. We’re serious about our work and consider ourselves your partners in building businesses for the long-term.

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Oct 2019 Acquired MadSky Roofing And Restoration, LLC

Tandem Investment Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tandem Investment Partners Inc. was founded by investment professionals who are passionate about working with small to medium sized companies to achieve their growth potential. Our name was chosen to symbolize our collaborative, hands-on approach to the companies we invest in. Our team’s extensive finance and operational experience supports businesses to achieve a higher level of performance. Our vision is to systematically create value within our portfolio companies by working with transitioning owners to build upon the legacy. Through our investments, we create a community of…

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Jun 2023 Acquired FluidConcepts

Altmaven Capital

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Altmaven Capital is a Toronto-based investment firm focused on partnering with companies across all stages of the business life cycle, from early growth to succession and transition.Altmaven focuses on a range of investment opportunities, including growth capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, founder and family succession, carve-outs, and complex or overlooked situations. We selectively invest in earlier-stage companies where our capital and operating experience can accelerate growth and help navigate inflection points.We work closely with founders, management teams, and shareholders…

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Jul 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

callowhill

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Fundless sponsor in active search for one of two specific targets:Financial Profile: Up to $2M in EBITDA Sectors (Seem random and unrelated but are based on experience & non-obvious "right to play")Digital Services Firms with a preference for SEO & Digital Marketing.Fine Art Handling & Art Logistics

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AstraTerra Partners

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AstraTerra Partners is a private investment firm building the foundations of tomorrow’s industry leaders. We deploy a thesis-driven investment strategy that pairs original, first-principles thinking with the rigorous pursuit of growth and operational excellence. AstraTerra primarily focuses on fragmented, AI-resilient subsectors within manufacturing and B2B services.Our overarching goal is to generate extraordinary outcomes for all of our stakeholders: investors, rollover shareholders, and every employee of the companies we build together.

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Earned Outcomes LLC

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Entrepreneur, operator and investor with a proven ability to identify opportunity, build trusted relationships, scale organizations and create long-term value through sound judgment. Experience spans enterprise partnership development, business ownership, successful exits, real estate investment and private company acquisitions. Known for building mutually beneficial partnerships, evaluating opportunities with discipline and intuition and leading teams through periods of growth and change.Selected Career HighlightsNegotiated strategic partnerships with the NFL, PGA Tour, NASCAR, Formula 1,…

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Caravel Capital Group

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Caravel Capital Group is a Texas based family office, searching to acquire and operate businesses and real estate that fit our investment criteria.We are interested in purchasing local businesses to own and operate long-term in the Austin / San Antonio / Dallas / Houston area, within the $0.5-2M earnings range.

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The Kimberton Group LLC

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The Kimberton Group is an independent sponsor focused on acquiring businesses with $0.5k-5M of EBITDA. The Kimberton Group's investors include family offices and a number of high net worth investors who have started, bought, and built highly successful businesses across the United States.

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East Holdings

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East Holdings is a Texas-based private investment firm that specializes in acquiring and operating founder-owned businesses. The company is dedicated to preserving the legacies of these businesses while building for future growth. Founded by Van and Abbey East, East Holdings focuses on strategic acquisitions that align with their mission of maintaining the heritage of the businesses they acquire. The firm is well-equipped to manage and nurture the growth of its portfolio companies, ensuring a sustainable future for each entity under its management.

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stone holdings

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Ideally, the business operates in a fragmented industry with recurring revenue, low customer concentration, and stable historical cash flow. I’m particularly interested in sectors like home services, B2B services, or healthcare-adjacent operations where strong local or operational moats exist but tech enablement or growth strategy is underdeveloped. I bring both capital and hands-on operating experience, with a long-term commitment to steward the company and its people.

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WindTide Capital Partners

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Private equity professional with experience of investing over $100M across lower-middle-market services businesses over the past six years. Currently partnering with family offices to source, acquire, and grow high-quality service platforms.

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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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