Top Charlotte Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

344

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$9M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 55%

Technology 10%

Consumer Goods 10%

Business Services 7%

Transportation 6%

Key Attributes

Focus: Acquiring One Business | Capital Source: Investor-Backed or Self-Funded | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

Palmetto Ridge

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Palmetto Ridge was founded and led by one entrepreneur with a passion for small business and backed by a team of experienced investors and operators. We are interested in connecting with motivated sellers of well-established small and medium-sized businesses with loyal customers and strong leadership. Brock Vaughn grew up in southwestern Virginia and was exposed to small business operations from a young age through his family’s small business. The dedication and pride his family members had for their small business and the life-long relationships they formed with its employees inspired…

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The Sparks Group, LLC

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The Sparks Group is a certified woman-owned executive coaching and leadership development firm. It specializes in enhancing the capacity of leaders through a range of services, including executive coaching, leadership development, and consulting. The firm is known for its Vertical Intelligence Program, which focuses on developing leaders' skills and competencies to tackle complex business challenges. Additionally, The Sparks Group offers strategic planning services, leadership retreats, and customized training solutions to help organizations grow and succeed in today's dynamic business…

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Blue Dot Search, LLC

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My name is Josh Ahrens. I created Blue Dot Search with a single mission: to find a small business to own and operate permanently.I appreciate small businesses’ role in our society and communities. Moreover, I understand the desire to transfer ownership to someone who will steward your life’s work into the future. It would be a privilege to carry on the legacy of your small business and create lasting value for your employees, customers, and community.If you are a small business owner considering a transition, I’m eager to connect and learn about you and your business.

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Pat Voelker

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I am an industry agnostic self funded searcher looking to acquire a local business in Charlotte, North Carolina (or able to be operated from CLT). Ideal size is $500k - $1.5mm in EBITDA. My past experience is in private equity as well as credit investing, have served on the board of several small companies.

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FrontPorch Capital Group

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Our goal at FrontPorch Capital Group is to help entrepreneurs successfully transition their businesses to a trusted partner. We intentionally seek businesses that have strong entrepreneurial roots and local community ties. We invest for the long haul and understand that success takes hard work, dedication and sheer perseverance.

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Queen City Continuity

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Queen City Continuity is a veteran-led, self-funded search focused on acquiring and operating a single small business in the Charlotte, NC metro area. With 12+ years of corporate finance experience in manufacturing, I bring operational discipline, financial acumen, and a long-term commitment to business stewardship. My goal is to preserve the legacy of a retiring owner while enhancing the business through hands-on leadership and strategic investment.

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Nishimuta Consulting, LLC

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General Manager with 30 years of manufacturing management experience and full P&L responsibility for multiplemanufacturing plants across the US. Consistent track record of significantly improving key metrics (plant safety,profitability, quality, customer delivery, uptime, and employee morale) in over 20 sites in a variety of industries, including Automotive, Food, Medical, Packaging, Chemical, Textiles, and Utility Equipment.In addition to manufacturing management experience, my wife and I have significant small business ownershipexperience. My wife is a dentist, and together we have…

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Altemma

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Altemma is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional family 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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Firms in the Charlotte Search 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 Charlotte Search Funds is $3M-$9M, with a core EBITDA range of $600K-$2M. 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 Charlotte 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 Search Funds based in Charlotte are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the Charlotte market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Search Funds in Charlotte, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 28 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 Charlotte Search Funds directory, you can request information here.

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