Top Chicago Individual Accredited Investors with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

420

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$14M

Core Revenue Range

$700K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 48%

Consumer Goods 15%

Healthcare 10%

Business Services 8%

Transportation 6%

Key Attributes

Focus: Owner-Operated Companies | Capital Source: Personal Wealth | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

PMCG

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My firm is focused on acquiring and operating a single company. I plan to evaluate opportunities across sectors. Decision to pursue opportunities will be fundamentally based with an emphasis on sustainable profitablity, ROIC, and will ideally capitalize on unique needs and circumstances of current management. I am an accrediated investor and plan to self-fund the acquisition and operate the business. I will be attentive to management and employee needs, the preservation of a healthy business culture, and measured growth. If the opportunity is beyond EBITDA and Revenue parameters noted above,…

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Legacy Growth Partners LLC

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Larry and Zhao started Legacy Growth Partners LLC to buy and build businesses for the long term. Zhao has an MBA from Booth and over 7 years in Investment banking M&A. Larry has a background in trading and managing traders and real estate investments. We are looking for businesses in Chicago/NE IL or SE Wisconsin. No Restaurants/bars or heavy manufacturing. SDE $500k-$1,500k.

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Adam Smith

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I am looking to acquire a product or service entity with annual sales of $1-15M and low double-digit EBITDA. My ideal target is an organization focused on the B2B market in the greater Chicagoland area, with the opportunity to grow through modernizing sales, marketing, and product offerings. Once acquired, I plan to run the company and lead it to the next phase of growth. I am currently seeking conversations with individuals who can help me identify and close on a new business, as well as work with me beyond the acquisition.

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Legacy Road Partners

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Legacy Road Partners is focused on acquiring, operating and growing a single, Midwest-based company with annual sales between $3 million and $30 million. We are focused specifically on the Chicagoland area (Northeastern Illinois, Southeastern Wisconsin). We are flexible on deal structure, terms and transition period, and we will move quickly and confidentially with an owner-operator towards completing the transaction. We prefer a seller who wants to retire or transition out. We are focused more on finding a good business (Manufacturing, Services, Distribution) and less on a specific industry.

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MarshalF

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The focus of our business is investing in growth businesses in the dental, home and environmental services space. The family office brings decades of experience in growing platform service providers.Our Main focus for acquisition is septic repair and pumping companies in the South and Southeast USA. We also have a secondary focus on plumbing and dental companies as a start to a platform.

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Honeybear Investors

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Laurel Chamberlain is an independent acquisition entrepreneur seeking to acquire and operate lower-middle market businesses in the US Midwest. She brings seven years of management consulting experience at Deloitte, where she advised companies across a range of industries on operational improvement, organizational strategy, and financial performance. She holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.Laurel is targeting founder- or family-owned businesses generating $750K–$2M in EBITDA, with a preference for companies in the Chicago metro or broader Midwest…

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Barkate Capital

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We are a family-owned investment firm seeking to acquire a platform company in the lower middle market with EBITDA range 1M-5M.We invest in companies that care what happens next. Optimizing for sturdy success, not exit.We serve sellers who care what happens after close, valuing organizational stability and long-standing relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and their community. They want a fair deal with people they can trust to not break ties.

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Next Peak Capital

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Next Peak Capital 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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Firms in the Chicago Individual Accredited Investors 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 Chicago Individual Accredited Investors is $3M-$14M, with a core EBITDA range of $700K-$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.

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in Chicago 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 Individual Accredited Investors based in Chicago are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the Chicago market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Individual Accredited Investors in Chicago, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 68 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 Chicago Individual Accredited Investors directory, you can request information here.

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