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

Insight Industrials, Inc

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Insight Industrials, Inc looks for overlooked but stable asset backed businesses in the light industrial, service and manufacturing sectors. We utilize a disciplined approach to drive growth and build value by focusing on platform synergies and back office centralization.

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C37 Capital LLC

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C37 Capital LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post-acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Eterna Power Group

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Eterna Power Group is a permanent capital holding company focused on acquiring and growing essential electrical services businesses across the United States. We target companies operating in four core verticals: Testing and Maintenance, Engineering and Controls, Compliance and Safety, and Critical Power Systems. These are the disciplines that keep America's critical electrical infrastructure safe, reliable, and running.Our strategy is to acquire strong, founder-led businesses and hold them permanently. We have no fund lifecycle, no exit timeline, and no pressure to sell. Each company we…

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Shaw Ventures, Ltd

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We are a diversified group of companies with operations in 17 countries across Latin America and Europe, spanning industrials, logistics, financial services and consumer sectors. We are now establishing a U.S.-based private equity arm to pursue lower middle market acquisitions. We bring deep operational expertise, long-term capital, and the ability to add strategic value. We are focused on partnering with founders, family-owned businesses, and operators seeking succession or growth support.

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Helium Capital

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Helium Capital is a buyout independent sponsor in Houston, Tx. We invest across industries in MRO Facilities & Industrial Field Services Companies with varying degrees of institutional infrastructure in place. The Helium team brings an average of 20 years per Managing Partner across disciplines of Finance, Operations, Talent, and Capital Raising. The team collectively have invested $400M+ across Venture, PE, and Real Estate encompassing 60+ operating companies. Helium Capital strives to create value through implementing, optimizing, and scaling the institutional infrastructure…

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SH Holdings Group

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SH Holdings is a diversified holding company with a dedicated focus on advising, buying, and building beautiful businesses. We care about special products, extraordinary customer service, and providing our businesses with the needs it deserves.

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SillettiX

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SillettiX is a privately owned holding company focused on acquiring and operating exceptional home service and service-based businesses for the long term. We are active buyers looking for profitable companies with strong teams, loyal customer bases, and opportunities for continued growth through operational improvements, technology, and marketing. We value what owners have built and aim to preserve their culture and legacy while continuing to grow the business. We are flexible on deal structure and are open to SBA financing, seller financing, earn-outs, equity rollovers, and other creative…

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First Quarter Capital

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First Quarter Capital is an entrepreneurial, private investment firm dedicated to identifying, acquiring, and operating profitable, enduring businesses. We focus on manufacturing and service companies in Western Canada, with a strong emphasis on the Energy industry. Our mission is to deliver a rewarding and reliable succession opportunity for owner-operators—one that respects their legacy and the years of dedication, care, and craftsmanship invested in building an exceptional business.

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TLM Capital Partners

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TLM Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in control or influential minority positions within lower-middle-market companies. Their investment strategy emphasizes innovation and market leadership, seeking special situations to maximize investment opportunities. The firm is led by operators with expertise in finance, product development, and corporate strategy, aiming to drive growth and value in their portfolio companies.

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Notch Capital, LLC

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Founded in a picturesque region of Connecticut near an area known as “the Notch,” our firm is surrounded by quintessential small New England towns, larger metropolitan regions and hundreds of thousands of households that rely upon the critical fuels and in-home services offered by privately owned heating and cooling companies. At Notch Capital, we fully grasp the importance of these companies in the fuel source ecosystem, and we are built to support a practical approach to navigating the energy transition. We recognize that this scene is repeated in many regions and therefore we seek to…

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Southeastern Capital Partners

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Southeastern Capital Partners is a fund-less sponsor focused on acquiring and operating established businesses in the lower middle market, with a specific focus on opportunities with under $1.5MM in EBITDA. Geographic focus is Dallas and Denver metroplexes. The operator is committed to the success of each acquisition and will fund most of the equity. This hands-on approach allows deep investment in the operational improvement and long-term growth of the acquired businesses.This strategy offers a unique combination for sellers. It allows a smooth transition while ensuring a dedicated partner…

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Tico Capital Partners

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Tico Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia that partners with lower middle-market companies throughout the U.S. We offer flexible capital solutions and work with businesses across a variety of sectors, including automotive, specialty manufacturing, value-added distribution, software, and business services. The team at Tico Capital has a wealth of experience, having completed or advised on over 200 transactions and deployed over $250 million of capital across previous investments. With a hands-on approach and a strong network of industry experts, we help our…

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Eternity Group

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Nirav Doshi is an experienced operator and investor with a background across commercial real estate, global manufacturing, and multi-unit retail businesses.Through Eternity Group, Nirav has been actively involved in the acquisition, ownership, and operation of commercial real estate assets, including office buildings and multifamily properties. Experience includes deal sourcing, underwriting, financing, and asset management with a focus on long-term value creation and operational efficiency.Nirav is also a key leader at Jewelex Group, a nine-figure global diamond and jewelry company.…

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Cetera Capital

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We are an operationally-focused holding company acquiring profitable, established businesses across multiple industries. Our team brings 50+ years of combined experience in business operations, financial management, and organic growth initiatives. We acquire companies with $2M-$10M EBITDA, maintain existing management teams, and focus on operational improvements and strategic add-on acquisitions. Our portfolio companies have achieved average revenue growth of 15-20% post-acquisition while improving profitability through systems optimization and market expansion.

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Fluorescent+Leaders

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We have allocated $20M+ of investor capital to acquire one or more founder-led businesses with a minimum purchase price of approximately $5M. We are long-term owners, not flippers, and prioritize continuity, culture, and legacy. Sellers gain a patient capital partner who preserves what works and invests for durable, responsible growth supported by systems, not short-term pressure. Our battletested process is deliberate and built for long term partnership. We invite founders to explore an exit with legacy impact.

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Madden Succession Group, LLC

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Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Madden Succession Group is a firm focused on acquiring and personally operating a single business. With a focus on B2B services, the company offers business owners a personal, legacy-focused exit strategy. The Principal, Andrew Madden, is native to Kentucky and offers a local transition plan to build on the owner's legacy, protect employees, and invest long-term in the community.

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CrestPoint Holdings LLC

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CrestPoint Holdings LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post-acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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The Brevoort Company

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At The Brevoort Company we are building a business where success is measured over decades. To do so, we focus our energy on partnering with great people and investing in our relationships. Our business centers on an entrepreneurial culture, and we strive to become experts in everything we do.

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Next Generation Partners, LLC

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Next Generation Partners (NGP) is a group of three former entrepreneurs. We have acquired companies as a group and as individuals. We each have also had success starting, building, and exiting one or more companies. We are funded by our partners’ equity capital and conventional bank financing. We target established, profitable small companies that have succeeded for decades and have owners ready for the next generation to continue their legacy.NGP and its partners take an active role in its portfolio companies. We partner with existing management and sometimes…

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Lvr-Partners

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LVR Partners is a private investment firm focused on partnering with exceptional management teams in the lower middle market. We bring over 30 years of private equity experience, having worked with companies from $25 million to several billion in revenue. Our flexible capital solutions—ranging from majority recapitalizations to minority growth investments—are designed to meet each partner’s unique needs. Post-close, we take an active role to accelerate growth while preserving the culture and legacy that drive long-term success.

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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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