Top Consumer Services Private Equity Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

324

Active Firms

17,986

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$800K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 11%

Texas 10%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Red Arts Capital

6 Total Closed Deals

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We invest in companies across the supply chain, ranging from logistics to value-added manufacturing to business services. Our experienced investment team and our advisory group of industry leaders and operators have built a strategic approach that prioritizes sophisticated analysis, deep sector knowledge, and thoughtful collaboration with our portfolio management teams, our investors, and the wider investment community.

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Sep 2025 Acquired Belpak
Mar 2025 Acquired Freshway
Dec 2024 Acquired KKSP
Oct 2022 Acquired Flex Logistics

LaurelCrest Partners

6 Total Closed Deals

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LaurelCrest Partners is a Private Equity firm that seeks to make acquisitions at the smaller end of Enterprise spectrum. We are in the process of building a portfolio of well run, stable, strong cash flowing businesses.LaurelCrest was founded by a group of seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds in business and finance. Our focus is leveraging our expertise and capital to identify and fund exceptional investment opportunities across numerous sectors and asset classes and then utilizing our team of experts to grow and monetize these investments.Our core business is sourcing…

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Aug 2023 Acquired BitBuy
Aug 2023 Acquired AvidXchange
Aug 2023 Acquired Varo
Jun 2021 Acquired Peninsula Capital Corp.

Cathay Capital

5 Total Closed Deals

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Cathay Capital Group is a global investment firm supporting companies at all stages throughout North America, Asia, Europe and Africa. By helping navigate the opportunities of globalization and sustainable transformation, Cathay is the partner of choice for companies aspiring to lead markets and make a positive impact. Its global platform connects people – from investors and entrepreneurs to management teams and leading corporations – across continents to share knowledge, the tools to scale, and achieve the extraordinary. Founded in 2007 with a strong entrepreneurial heritage, Cathay…

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Jan 2025 Acquired Bioptimus
Jan 2025 Acquired Nelly
Dec 2024 Acquired Aqemia
Oct 2024 Acquired Cryptio

Rainier Capital Partners, LP

5 Total Closed Deals

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Our investments come with a partnership mentality—we are straightforward, efficient, and relationship-oriented. Like you, we love strategic planning and implementation to accelerate growth opportunities. We roll up our sleeves alongside you.

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Oct 2023 Acquired Omega Fitness Holdings
Jun 2023 Acquired SCI Floor Covering
May 2022 Acquired Pet Food Express
Dec 2021 Acquired Performance Tool

Cresset Partners

5 Total Closed Deals

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Cresset Private Capital investing team makes direct investments in operating companies where we have experience. We focus on long term partnerships with like-minded entrepreneurs, founders, and management teams. We believe in long-term, flexible, and patient capital avoiding misalignment, friction and unfavorable fee structures, which can produce inefficient results for business owners and investors.

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Aug 2023 Acquired WestMONROE
Aug 2023 Acquired Churchill from Nuveen
Aug 2023 Acquired Selby Lane
May 2023 Acquired TRUE Capital Management

Alpine Investors

5 Total Closed Deals

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Alpine Investors is a people-driven private equity firm specializing in investing in software and services businesses. They focus on majority buyouts and corporate carve-outs, particularly targeting companies with recurring revenue models that are undergoing transitions and scaling. Alpine Investors is committed to building enduring businesses by inspiring growth in people and creating exceptional workplaces. Their investment strategy includes hiring executives to drive business transformation, and they have developed platforms like the Alpine Software Group to buy, build, and operate…

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May 2022 Acquired DRMP
Apr 2022 Acquired AirDNA
Jan 2021 Acquired Cedar Solutions Group
Nov 2020 Acquired Astra Service Partners

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Fulcrum Capital Partners Inc.

5 Total Closed Deals

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Fulcrum Capital Partners (“Fulcrum”) is an independent private equity firm focused on the Canadian lower-middle marketWe generally invest in a variety of industries including manufacturing, services, distribution and logistics, and consumer productsIn addition to providing capital, we add value in multiple areas including governance, strategy, acquisitions, succession, operations and capital structuresFulcrum is owned by its management and we personally invest in every portfolio companyInvested and raised nearly $1 billion in 55 platform companies since 1998Currently investing out of our…

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Oct 2024 Invested in Sunco Foods
Mar 2023 Invested in FE Ingredients
Oct 2022 Invested in EQI
Dec 2021 Invested in B. Horticulture

Public Pension Capital

4 Total Closed Deals

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Public Pension Capital is a middle-market private equity fund that invests in Industrial Services, Business & Financial Services and Healthcare Services. We are focused on businesses in North American with approximately $5M-$30M EBITDA.The PPC team is led by former KKR partners Perry Golkin and Mike Tokarz. The principals of PPC have worked together for a combined 70+ years with a successful investment record over that time.Our experience allows us to add value to portfolio companies through industry relationships, new customer introductions, strategy development, regulatory understanding,…

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Jun 2019 Acquired Private Client Resources, LLC
May 2019 Acquired Bluegrass Ingredients
Mar 2017 Acquired Viteos Fund Services LLC
Mar 2017 Acquired Inframark, LLC

Avathon Capital

4 Total Closed Deals

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Avathon Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in lower middle-market companies within the education and workforce sectors. Avathon Capital's investment strategy focuses on acquiring and developing businesses that contribute to the growth and development of education and workforce management markets. The firm manages a diverse portfolio of over 15 companies, including notable names like Panopto, Shorelight, and ReUp

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Apr 2025 Acquired OculusIT
Apr 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Sep 2023 Acquired Magical Beginnings
Aug 2021 Acquired Confidential Company

KV Private Equity Inc.

4 Total Closed Deals

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KV Private Equity Inc. is a private equity fund focused on lower middle-market businesses. We are industry agnostic buy have a focus on direct to consumer, retail, distribution, industrial and manufacturing sectors primarily in Canada and the US. Whether you’re looking for a partner, to exit your business, or to preserve your legacy, we’re flexible when it comes to your goals and strategies. Our versatility gives you an optimal structure that easily adapts to your objectives.We are transparent in everything we do. Our process is designed to be clear, simple, and efficient, effectively…

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Nov 2018 Acquired Campion Marine
Jul 2018 Acquired Escape Trailers
Sep 2017 Acquired Off Grid Trailers
Apr 2017 Acquired Northern Lite

ZT Corporate

4 Total Closed Deals

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ZT Corporate is a Private Equity firm of operationally-oriented entrepreneurs dedicated to developing and growing income-producing lower-middle market companies. Our focus is on creating value with our business partners by investing in inefficient markets where creativity, hard work, and disciplined risk-taking can generate exceptional returns for the benefit of all stakeholders. Over the years, the company has diversified from owned and operated healthcare ventures to professionally managed car dealerships, franchise restaurants, and real estate. What has not changed is the company’s…

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Jun 2023 Acquired Altus Accountable Care Entity
Mar 2023 Acquired Steve Rayman Chevrolet
Oct 2020 Acquired Ron Carter Autoland
Nov 2018 Acquired Altus Dental

Franvest Capital Partners

4 Total Closed Deals

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Franvest Capital Partners seeks to acquire or invest in small cap fitness businesses in North America. We often seek opportunities requiring financial restructuring, strategic redirection, management changes or operational improvement. Where possible, we seek to work in partnership with existing management and to provide that management with an opportunity to participate in the equity investment. Franvest will make investments in the form of capital and management, as a hands-on, value-added investor. We specialize in developing and implementing systems and strategies to grow companies and…

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Sep 2012 Acquired World Health Edmonton
Nov 2011 Acquired Orangetheory Fitness
Aug 2009 Acquired Spa Ladt
Aug 2004 Acquired Club Fit

CM (Canada) Asset Management Co., Ltd.

3 Total Closed Deals

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CM Partners is a leading private equity firm that invests in profitable, well-managed, small to medium-sized businesses in Canada and the US. Since our founding in 2017, we have invested over $150 million of equity capital. CM Partners is currently investing its second fund with over $200 million of committed capital. We provide buyout as well as growth equity to help our partners achieve next-level growth. We look for opportunities in five sectors: Business Services, Consumer, Industrial, Technology, and Leisure & Real Estate. In addition to capital, we bring operating…

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Oct 2021 Acquired Ballard Consignment
Aug 2018 Acquired Haro Thurlow Partnership
Jul 2017 Acquired Grouse Mountain Resorts

Acasta Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

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Acasta Capital is a boutique merchant bank and advisory firm formed to bring together individuals with unique experiences and track records to create greater value for clients and partners based on inventive and do-able ideas. Being free of the conflicts and limitations too common in the advisory sector, our business model is founded on the principle of aligned interests with clients and partners. We provide advice on transformational change, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructurings, capital structure, investor activism and strategy.

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Jan 2017 Acquired Stellwagen Group
Jan 2017 Acquired Jempak
Jan 2017 Acquired Apollo

Knox Lane

2 Total Closed Deals

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Knox Lane is a growth-oriented investment firm focused on partnering with founder- and family-owned businesses in the Services and Consumer sectors.Formed by a team of investors and operators, Knox Lane’s professionals have a long history of working together, an investor-operator mindset, and and a passion for partnering with companies to accelerate growth.We look forward to introducing ourselves and seeing how we can help.

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Jul 2021 Acquired Any Hour Services
Dec 2020 Acquired Fingerpaint

Vantage Capital Partners LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Vantage Capital Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring and operating small- to medium-sized businesses for the long term. We seek to invest in and partner with existing ownership looking towards retirement, succession or expansion.

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Oct 2012 Invested in Ivy Research Council

J.H. Whitney & Co.

1 Total Closed Deal

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J.H. Whitney, established in 1946 by the industrialist and philanthropist, John Hay “Jock” Whitney, was one of the first U.S. private equity firms and is often credited with pioneering the development of the private equity industry. Today, J.H. Whitney is a leader in the private equity industry, having invested in over 400 companies since formation and currently manages approximately $1.0 billion in private capital. J.H. Whitney remains privately owned by its investing professionals and our main activity is to provide private equity capital to small and middle market companies with strong…

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May 2015 Acquired Confidential Company

Sciens Water Opportunities Management, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Sciens Capital is a private equity firm founded in 1994 that has made over $3.0bn of investments in private equity and real assets.Sciens Water Opportunities Management LLC is the investment advisor to the Sciens Water Opportunities Funds, which have been established to invest exclusively in the North American water and wastewater sector.Sciens' investors include financial institutions, pension funds, private banks, foundations, endowments, family offices and high net worth individuals.

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Nov 2018 Acquired Central States Water Resources

Oak Bay Capital Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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Oak Bay Capital Partners 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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Nov 2022 Invested in Undisclosed

Gulf Islamic Investments

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Gulf Islamic Investments LLC (GII) is a UAE-based Shari’ah compliant financial services company founded in 2014. Private Equity: We seek unique opportunities primarily in the growth sectors of the private equity spectrum and like to partner with strong operators that have a controlling stake in their business Venture Capital: GII’s client network is looking to invest in the technology sector, fully understanding the high risks and rewards of this asset class. GII has two focus areas in the venture capital vertical:GII Tech Fund II: A Luxembourg based, Shari’ah compliant fund focused on…

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Firms in the Consumer Services Private Equity 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 Consumer Services Private Equity Funds is $3M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $800K-$4M. 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 Consumer 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 324 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Consumer Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Consumer Services Private Equity Funds directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Consumer 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 Private Equity Funds with experience in Consumer Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 324 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 Consumer Services Private Equity Funds directory, you can request information here.

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