Top Commercial Printing Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,095

Active Firms

27,090

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 11%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

NIMA Holdings

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Led seven (7) private equity investments in the healthcare services, software, and business services sectors, achieving a 40% IRR and a 3x return on invested capital. Beyond sourcing and executing transactions totaling $205 million in enterprise value, track record includes:Project Mockingbird - Revenue Cycle Management - $15MM value.Project Gold Finch - SaaS Claims Admin. - $20MM value.Project QFD - Medical Lab - $4MM value.Specialty Surgical MSO - 4 acquisitions - $80MM+ value.Project Infusion - specialty pharmacy - $55MM value.Project O2 - home medical equipment - $85MM value.

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Greywing Capital

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Greywing Capital is an independent sponsor firm focused on making a select few acquisitions in a narrow set of consumer sectors. We're targeting EBITDA of $2-$15M and taking a hypothesis-first approach.Greywing is founded by Neil Houghton, Jr. Neil was formerly a partner at Boston Consulting Group in the consumer practice, and also an Associate at Bain Capital in the consumer LBO group.

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Grady Bay Capital

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Grady Bay Capital (GBC) is a founder-friendly family office making investments in middle-market companies. We partner with founders, entrepreneurs, families and management teams to build and accelerate lasting value with shareholders and stakeholders alike. Our goal is to win together, and to help you achieve near-term liquidity as well as create a significant second bite of the apple. We focus on igniting profitable growth, making accretive acquisitions and further professionalizing the business making it “investment grade” vs a “lifestyle” business. We position for a second bite…

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Orchestra Capital LLC

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Welcome to Orchestra Capital L.L.P., an independent investment firm providing capital in special situations. We are delighted to have you visit our website and learn more about our unique approach to investing.The firm is headquartered in London with presence in Washington, D.C. We provide capital in special situation private equity, debt and real estate transactions with an ability to quickly value, acquire investments and settle private equity transfers within a short period. We understand that every investment situation is different. That is why we are committed to creating liquidity in…

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Valfra

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We are an independent sponsor based in Monterrey, Mexico, looking to invest in/buy great businesses in the US. As an independent sponsor, we source, value, diligence and invest in companies on a deal by deal basis, with a pool of investors que frequently work with. These investors are mostly based in the US and Mexico, and most of them are either structured investment funds, or family offices. Our experience comes from founding and being active investors in the renewable energy space, as well as experience in healthcare services, education, amongst others.

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Outerbound Capital

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Based in Atlanta, we partner with entrepreneurs, management teams and companies with exceptional potential to build lasting businesses. We develop and execute large scale buy & build programs and look to invest $50M to $150M of equity per platform company to fund add-on acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. Founded in 2020, the firm has invested over $200M of capital and completed 10 acquisitions.

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LEYKAR Investments LLC

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Unlike a typical private equity fund, we derive our capital from the same entrepreneurs that will be involved in your business. We care as much as you do because we are putting the fruits of our own work into yours.

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Sterra+Ai

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We are seeking to acquire established, profitable businesses across a range of industries and geographies. We are flexible on sector and location and are primarily focused on finding strong fundamentals, capable teams, and opportunities for long-term value creation.Our team has extensive experience operating, scaling, and exiting multiple businesses. We take a hands-on, operator-led approach and prioritize continuity for employees, customers, and partners.

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Valley Forge Stewardship

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Valley Forge Stewardship, an independent investment firm backed by committed capital and focused on acquiring and personally operating a single exceptional small business in Southeastern PA. We take a long term, hands on approach to ownership, prioritizing durable companies with strong cash flow, loyal customers, and people first cultures.My background spans private equity, investment banking, accounting, and private credit. Most recently, I was a Senior Associate at Durare Capital, where I led sourcing, diligence, and transaction financing initiatives. Prior to that, I advised middle-market…

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EGP Brands

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EGP Brands is an investment platform focused on acquiring and scaling multi-unit consumer and service businesses. We pursue founder-owned companies, corporate carve-outs, and franchised or branded concepts where sales growth, operational improvement, development and consolidation can drive long-term value creation.Our team has experience investing in and operating businesses across restaurants, consumer services, business services, specialty retail, fitness, entertainment and healthcare. We are flexible on transaction structures and take a long-term, partnership-oriented approach, working…

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Keeler Lane LLC

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Keeler Lane LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing select small to lower-middle-market businesses.We invest out of personal funds which, when necessary, can be supplemented with institutional or individual capital from a network of partners.Keeler Lane takes a hands-on approach to drive growth and value creation through the institutionalization of operational processes, strategic planning, and financial management. We also seek to drive growth and scale efficiencies through add-on acquisitions where appropriate. We target established businesses with a…

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Pontis Group

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Pontis Group is an Independent Sponsor and an advisory firm based in the Dallas – Ft. Worth area. We are actively seeking acquisition opportunities for products and services companies in the industrial sector in the $ three million to $ ten million EBITDA range (more details on investment criteria HERE.)

Recent Transactions

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Atlas Procurement Solution

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Atlas Procurement Solution (APS) is looking to acquire niche, domestic (U.S.), owner-operated manufacturing and service businesses with $1M–$10M in EBITDA — and install high-level effective leadership to replace retiring founder-operators, unlocking value through operational standardization, shared back-office infrastructure (finance, procurement, HR), cross-entity purchasing leverage, and disciplined cost segregation/tax strategy across the portfolio. We are looking for businesses with a higher barrier to entry and strong reputation in their given industry, and an owner willing to stay…

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Cave Creek Capital Management, LLC

32 Total Closed Deals

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Our Investment Team members average over 25 years of experience as both operating executives and Private Equity fund managers. Each Partner works with a small number of companies and commits the necessary time, talent and personal capital to ensure their success.Cave Creek Capital’s approach has the flexibility of a family office, the talent of a major firm and offers a much wider range of capital solutions than traditional Private Equity funds. We don’t require control and can invest in both equity and debt. We also have no structural deadlines to meet which enables us to be patient…

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Oct 2010 Acquired Peter Piper Pizza
Oct 2010 Acquired POLYMER CORPORATION
Oct 2010 Acquired PowerFone
Oct 2010 Acquired RSA Security Inc.

Skyline Global Partners LLC

14 Total Closed Deals

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Skyline Global Partners LLC is a lower middle market private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois. We focus on buyouts and growth equity investments in the United States and Canada. Skyline targets companies in the healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, business services, software/SaaS and eCommerce, consumer products, and food/beverage/agriculture sectors.Transaction StructuresSkyline focuses on buyouts and growth equity investments. We make investments on both a control and minority ownership basis. We provide flexible transaction structures that meet the needs of owners and management…

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Aug 2024 Acquired Exacto
Jun 2024 Invested in Apex International
Dec 2023 Acquired Cosmo's Superior Foods
Aug 2021 Acquired Lief Labs

LFPI US LLC

14 Total Closed Deals

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The LFPI Group is one of the leading independent, multi-strategy alternative asset managers in Europe with nearly €12 billion under management in private equity (majority, minority, co-investments, funds of funds and thematic funds including hotels), private debt, real estate, as well as asset management in Europe and North America, with a focus on long-term investments. LFPI US LLC is the US subsidiary of LFPI group.Each of the LFPI Group's activities benefits from the commitment and experience of a specific team that is totally dedicated to it. Strongly rooted in their local markets and…

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Jul 2022 Acquired IFOP
Jul 2022 Acquired METALINE
Oct 2021 Acquired Atermes
Sep 2020 Acquired WILINK

Glen Oaks Capital

12 Total Closed Deals

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Glen Oaks Capital, LLC is an independent sponsor founded by John Powers to pursue control acquisitions in the lower middle-market primarily focused on manufacturing and business services. Mr. Powers formed Glen Oaks Capital after 15 years at Millbrook Capital where he was responsible for sourcing, structuring, and managing the family office's direct private equity investments.

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Sep 2017 Acquired Refuse Parts Depot
Dec 2015 Acquired WESSCO
Dec 2015 Acquired Computerized Waste Services
Feb 2015 Acquired Advantage Tire

Middleton Partners

12 Total Closed Deals

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Middleton Partners PG Group is a Chicago-based private investment firm that invests in lower middle market manufacturing, distribution, and service companies across the United States. The Middleton PG Group is a unique arm of Middleton Partners. Unlike traditional private equity firms, Middleton is not a fund and does not have a fixed investment mandate or time horizon. We have a strong investor base with the ability to perform due diligence and deploy capital quickly. The Middleton team leverages its significant banking, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain and distribution experience…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Hilton Garden Inn
Aug 2023 Acquired Park Place East & West
Aug 2023 Acquired John Hopkins Laboratory
Aug 2023 Acquired 411 East Wisconsin Center

Venture First

11 Total Closed Deals

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Based in Louisville, KY, Venture First is an Investment Platform firm that manages multiple alternative asset investment strategies, including an independent sponsor buyout strategy. We actively seek to work with business owners looking for a trusting partner that can build on the strong foundation of their company. We are proud Kentuckians who understand the importance of values and preserving a legacy. Venture First has more than a $100mm under management across asymmetric investment opportunities in VC, Private Equity, Real Estate, and other opportunistic alternatives such as bourbon…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Capture
Aug 2023 Acquired EQL Games
Aug 2023 Acquired Crushr
Aug 2023 Acquired Bow Tie Self Storage

Geneva Management Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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We look to acquire control of successful, niche-leading companies and taking them to the next level. This is accomplished by partnering with management teams to instill best practices, refine operational efficiencies, support organic growth initiatives, and complete add-on acquisitions. We will create value for all stakeholders by instilling tried and true management principles, tireless work ethic, and integrity in all that we do and say.

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Aug 2023 Acquired CamCo
Aug 2023 Acquired Sun Tree Home Health & Hospice
Aug 2023 Acquired St. George Transmission and Automotive
Aug 2023 Acquired Morrow Brothers

Firms in the Commercial Printing 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 Commercial Printing Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, 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 Business Services 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 1,095 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Business Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Commercial Printing Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Business Services, 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 Business Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,095 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 Commercial Printing Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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