Top Colorado Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

1,020

TTM Deal Inquiries

$5M-$23M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$5M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 49%

Business Services 10%

Consumer Goods 8%

Healthcare 8%

Technology 8%

Key Attributes

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

Legacy Lab Holdings

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Laura Eakes is an operator, investor, and the founder of Legacy Labs, an acquisition vehicle focused on acquiring and modernizing established small-to-medium businesses. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background across operations, international corporate management, and hands-on industry experience, she partners with retiring business owners to execute smooth transitions and drive long-term operational growth.Growing up with a foundational background in construction working alongside her family's business, Laura developed an early, practical understanding of business operations, project…

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Altitude Property Management

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Altitude Property is a commercial real estate company specializing in property management and sales. It operates on the Western Slope and High Rockies of Colorado. The company focuses on HOA management and investment property management to optimize performance and ROI. With a portfolio of 62 properties, Altitude Property is committed to enhancing property value and ensuring efficient management for its clients.

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The Decatur Group

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The Decatur Group is a private equity firm principally focused on the lower end of the middle market, which we define as companies valued under $100 million. We seek to acquire companies in partnership with management by investing capital on behalf of the firm and our investors. While we are not limited to investing in any particular industry, we are focused on situations requiring a catalyst for growth, or the re-positioning of a company's operations or balance sheet. We seek opportunities where our capital, our strategic input and management's leadership can have a meaningful impact on the…

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Timberview Capital

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Timberview Capital helps busy professionals to create new paths toward financial independence by investing alongside us in Real Estate.We started as a small group of physicians investing together. Today, our network has grown exponentially because busy professionals need solid wealth-building investments that reliably replace their active income with passive income.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Stout Capital Partners

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Stout Capital Partners (“SCP”) is a Colorado-based private investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling natural-resource-intensive real assets and the businesses that own, operate, or provide critical services to those assets. As an independent sponsor, SCP collaborates with founders, management teams, and capital partners to structure flexible investment solutions tailored to each opportunity.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Invictus Company Acquisitions

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Invictus Company Acquisitions is an Australian private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and management of businesses within the heavy industrial and infrastructure services sectors. The firm is committed to long-term ownership, focusing on operational excellence and fostering a strong company culture. Invictus seeks to acquire full or partial stakes in companies, with transaction sizes typically ranging from $50 million to $300 million. By hiring exceptional leaders and allowing them the autonomy to drive growth, Invictus aims to enhance the value of its portfolio companies, which…

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Merrymaker Capital

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Merrymaker Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in control investments in privately held companies. The firm focuses on enriching lives and building enduring value in small and medium-sized enterprises by investing in people, strategy, and technologies. Merrymaker Capital targets companies with strong management and growth potential, specifically those with EBITDA ranging from $2.0 to $20.0 million. The firm is committed to empowering teams and dedicating resources to foster strategic growth. With a portfolio of around 20 companies, Merrymaker Capital emphasizes operational focus…

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Waverider Partners

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Waverider Partners is a capital allocator specializing in partnering with management teams to unlock value-creation opportunities. We believe that aligning interests around a clearly defined execution strategy is a roadmap for success. When combined with focused efforts to drive a healthy culture, great outcomes are possible. We look for management teams to partner with that have these critical elements. The opportunities that are interesting to us have outsized growth prospects and industry tailwinds that can be expected to bolster the company’s set of opportunities.

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Convex Capital Group

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CCG is a holding company formed to acquire and operate a lower middle market companies with initial enterprise values between $25 and $100 million. We have a long-term hold preference with specific interests in distribution, business services, manufacturing, industrial services, and financial services.

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Puma Peak Capital

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Puma Peak Capital is a healthcare-focused private investment firm pursuing platform investments in home health, behavioral health, medical spas and healthcare logistics.We are supported by senior advisers—former executives and board members of leading PE-backed and public healthcare companies—and capital partners comprised of ultra-high-net-worth families providing flexible, long-term capital.Puma Peak partners closely with founders and management teams and invests selectively in sectors where we bring direct operating and investing experience. Our approach is collaborative and designed…

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Verdant Growth Partners

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Verdant Growth Partners is an independent sponsor based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in deploying capital into profitable businesses within the Consumer and Food & Agriculture sectors. The firm focuses on identifying and investing in promising opportunities that align with its strategic vision, leveraging its expertise to foster growth and innovation in its portfolio companies. Verdant Growth Partners is committed to supporting businesses that demonstrate strong potential for success and sustainability, providing the necessary resources and guidance to help them thrive in competitive…

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Trigran Ventures

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Trigran Ventures is a long-term oriented private investment firm focused on partnering with profitable and growing businesses led by passionate management teams. Our team brings decades of experience backing leading private and public market companies, offering strategic insight, operational support, and permanent capital offerings to drive long-term sustainable value. Target Transaction: EBITDA: $1–5 million; EBITDA Margin: 10–30%+. Transaction Type: Majority Recap, Mgmt Buyout, Succession

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Blackmer Group

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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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Security Equity Group

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Security Equity Group is a well-capitalized private equity company that acquires profitable, well-managed companies at fair prices. We focus on Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) in the $1M to $50M Value Range. We look at strategic acquisition, operational excellence, and scalable exit strategies. Whether through rollups, direct sales, or IPOs, our proven methods maximize business value and investor returns.

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Stafford Mangament

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Former investment banker, entrepreneur, and business owner with experience evaluating, launching, and scaling consumer and service-based businesses. Strong background in financial analysis, valuation, strategic planning, and transaction execution, combined with hands-on operating experience in e-commerce, branded consumer products, and business growth initiatives.Actively evaluating acquisition across consumer products, services, specialty retail, food manufacturing, recurring-revenue businesses, and more. We bring a unique operator-investor perspective, focusing on scalable businesses with…

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Trailcreek Capital Group

3 Total Closed Deals

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Trailcreek Capital Group is a private investment firm formed in 2014 to make long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals. Trailcreek emphasizes a conservative value investment philosophy.

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Oct 2022 Acquired Natural Upcycling
Aug 2022 Invested in Frontier Waste Solutions
Apr 2021 Acquired Home Instead Franchisee Group

Thoroughbred

3 Total Closed Deals

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Thoroughbred is a Denver-based private equity sponsor providing capital and creativity to support relentlessly driven management teams. We partner with lower middle market companies, offering operational expertise, strategic insight, and valuable relationships to build enduring businesses. We leverage our experience as both operators and investors to be effective partners, knowing when to step up and when to step back, empowering management to create exceptional value.

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Aug 2022 Invested in Oxbow Crush
Sep 2020 Invested in Redeux Energy
Aug 2020 Invested in Willow Glen Terminal

SCB Global

2 Total Closed Deals

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We are a private investment partnership that seeks interesting opportunities, generally through the acquisition of smaller operating companies.We believe that the lower end of the market presents compelling valuations, and that our location (Denver) outside of the major financial hubs gives us a different perspective.Our principals have over 50 combined years of investing experience, including the build-out and operation of multi-location businesses.

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Dec 2021 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
Dec 2021 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

GCI Funding

1 Total Closed Deal

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Global Concepts Funding has strategic partnerships with major financing companies within the United States. These alliances have provided us with a resource base of funds that exceed a billion dollars. Global Concepts Funding takes pride in its team of seasoned financial and marketing professionals who contribute, to a great extent, to Global Concepts Funding’s continued success.Global Concepts Funding was founded with the mission of assisting business enterprises attain their growth and profitability goals.We help a large consumer base to reach personal goals, start new businesses, send…

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Jan 2016 Advised Quantum Energy on an investment from Seminole Financial

Firms in the Colorado 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 Colorado Independent Sponsors is $5M-$23M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$5M. 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 Colorado 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 Independent Sponsors based in Colorado are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the Colorado market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Independent Sponsors in Colorado, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 53 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 Colorado Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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