Top Department Stores Family Offices with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

902

TTM Deal Inquiries

$9M-$34M

Core Revenue Range

$2M-$6M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 18%

California 10%

Texas 8%

New York 7%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

Focus: Long-Term Ownership | Capital Source: Family-Backed Capital | Operating Approach: Buy & Hold

Entrepreneur Partners

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Entrepreneur Partners invests in the following segments:Direct marketing companies including business-to-business and business-to-consumer catalogers and direct marketers, specialty publishers, retailers and marketing service providers. Multi-channel retailers serving enthusiast customers.Printing and PackagingThe companies in which we invest are building loyal customer bases with high lifetime value – customer bases characterized by long relationships, frequent purchases and large cumulative spends. In addition to building high lifetime value, these companies participate in well-defined…

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Aug 2023 Acquired PEACHTREE BUSINESS PRODUCTS
Aug 2023 Acquired MEDICAL ARTS PRESS
Jul 2019 Acquired Offset & Digital Printer to the Packaging and Retail Display Markets
May 2019 Invested in Salumi

Gart Capital Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Gart Capital Partners is a private investment partnership focused on investing in closely-held and family-owned businesses. We focus on facilitating ownership transition planning; and strategic future growth.With over ninety years of collective investing and operating experience, we are true innovative and operational partners rather than passive financial investors. In addition, our patient, family office capital base allows us to be uniquely flexible and focused on the long-term potential of every company in our portfolio.We partner with growing, lower middle market consumer and services…

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Apr 2023 Invested in Topo Designs
Apr 2021 Acquired Whistle Work Wear
Jan 2020 Acquired Work World

Stony Creek Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Stony Creek Capital is a Family Office formed with capital from the sale of a company I operated as President. Our primary focus is acquiring businesses from retiring owners who are looking for a reliable and exciting transition plan. I take an active role in management, often serving as President immediately following the transition until a longer-term management team is in place. My brief background is: DI Athlete, Naval Officer (submarines / nuclear engineer), mgmt consultant, Strategy and Ops Corp Exec (Dir, VP, COO, President).

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Jan 2023 Acquired Ultra Geothermal Inc.
Dec 2021 Acquired C3I

Shanahan Operating Partnership

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Shanahan Operating Partnership is a 25 year old private family investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We seek to provide a favorable exit to seller's while adding depth to our portfolio.

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Aug 2023 Acquired SDRGC Inc.
Aug 2023 Acquired PS Industries Inc.

Taubman Capital LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Taubman Capital (“TC”) is a private equity investment firm for the Taubman familyThrough TC, the family is building an investment portfolio of world-class businesses led by exceptional management teams outside of its core real estate holdingsThe firm’s flexible, long-term capital base offers sellers closing certainty, while also providing management teams with the ability to focus on building larger, more valuable enterprises without time constraints or exit pressuresTC has no outside investors – all internal capital means making investment decisions as true owners and the ability to…

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Jun 2020 Acquired DPMG
Oct 2019 Invested in Two Hat Security

Ursus Magnum, LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals

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AboutUrsus Magnum is a family office led by two partners with an extensive background in public and private investing, open to opportunities for outright acquisitions, recapitalizations, and co-investments across several industries and regions. Both partners have 10+ years of experience in the public markets evaluating both equity and fixed income investments, first in various roles at investment banks in New York and later as principals/partners leading teams in the asset management business. Partner Michael Wiebolt additionally has extensive experience in private investing, having…

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Red Apple Group

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Founded by John Catsimatidis, Red Apple Group is a New York-based, family-owned business that operates and invests in a wide variety of industries. We seek to partner with founders, families, and institutions with a long-term investment horizon who understand that value is created through vision and operational excellence rather than financial engineering. We have a proven track record of scaling platforms organically and are looking to expand into new verticals. Additionally, we are actively pursuing add-on acquisitions for our existing portfolio as well as select venture capital…

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Modi Investment Group

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Modi Investment Group is a private investment company specializing in the acquisition and management of established and profitable small and mid-size businesses with attractive growth prospects. Our capital is fully-committed and available immediately to invest in companies that meet our criteria. As a hands-on investor, we specifically look for business owners who are seeking to retire or simply transition away from management responsibilities. We work directly with the company's existing management team with a goal to secure the immediate and long-term success of the company. Balancing…

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Roystone Capital

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Roystone is a single family office with a presence in New York and Florida. As a family office with internal capital, we are flexible, nimble and opportunistic investors. We are seeking to buy minority and/or control positions in SMBs with established proof and concept / product market fit that are at inflection points where our capital and professional expertise can help accelerate the target’s trajectory to the next level

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Sandkey Capital

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Sandkey Capital is a private equity firm focused on lower middle market companies across a variety of industries. We provide flexible transaction structures in a wide range of business situations. Our unique, hands-on approach is designed to help drive sustainable growth and create value for our partner companies. Sandkey Capital, together with our institutional investor base, brings extensive operational knowledge, strategic resources, and transactional experience. Sandkey Capital pursues both control and minority equity investments, while also providing a range of private debt…

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AFM Capital Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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AFM Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on control investments in middle market companies. We invest in businesses with strong management teams to drive transformational growth, focused on creating significant long-term value.

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Aug 2022 Acquired True Essence Foods
Aug 2022 Acquired CMIT Solutions
Aug 2022 Acquired Royal Camp Services LTD
Aug 2022 Acquired 613 Originals

Bridger Growth Partners LLC

6 Total Closed Deals

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Bridger Growth Partners is a family office based in Atlanta, Georgia. We possess a wealth of both operating and investing experience and seek to add value across the life cycle of our investments.Bridger Growth was founded by Tom Long, who has served as managing partner since its inception in 2015. He is the former Chief Executive Officer of MillerCoors and Miller Brewing Company. Prior to MillerCoors, Tom worked for The Coca-Cola Company, where he held various roles including Head of Global Brands, Head of Worldwide Consumer Research, President of the Great Britain and Ireland Division, and…

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Jan 2020 Invested in Malibu Mylk
Nov 2019 Invested in Old Pal
Jan 2018 Invested in Square One Holdings
Jan 2017 Invested in Lyft

Cardinal Equity Partners LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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Cardinal Equity Partners LLC was formed in 2014 to invest in and manage small to mid-size consumer-centric businesses. We partner with best-in-class entrepreneurs, operators and families to help grow their businesses and provide a succession plan that works for them.Over the last several years, CEP has invested in and operated several companies across a variety of industries. Our deal size ranges from as low as $3mm to as high as $125mm. Historically, we have made investments in the consumer, retail, industrial, education, healthcare, services, real estate and eComm sectors. Although we…

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Oct 2019 Acquired Del Toro Footwear
Jun 2018 Acquired Heritage Family Services
Aug 2017 Acquired Waggle Inc.
Apr 2015 Acquired Arby's (Cardinal RB Holdings)

Culbro, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Culbro, LLC was formed in 2005 as the private equity investment vehicle of the Cullman family and is presently managed by members of two generations of that family. Its target equity investment range is $5 to $20 million but it has broad latitude and can make both smaller and larger investments. It is bolstered by a number of allied investors who are prepared to invest along side it. In the United States, Culbro invests in both control and growth capital situations, but is amenable to minority stakes as well. Culbro also has a significant private equity effort in India, where it will do both…

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Mar 2013 Invested in TDBBS
May 2009 Invested in LearningMate

Joseph Libatique & Co.

1 Total Closed Deal

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We are committed to creating value with our partners through our unconventional approach, multi-industry scope, and counter-intuitive strategy.

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Oct 2014 Invested in A Bioethanol Company

Perpetual Capital Partners

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Perpetual 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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MBN Brands

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MBN Brands is a partnership created to acquire, operate, and grow best-in-class businesses.We focus capital on businesses that demonstrate both strong tangible (financials / assets) and intangible (leadership / mission / values) qualities over time.Our team brings enterprise strategy, marketing, financial guidance, and leadership development expertise to each of our partners.

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Sharif Management

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We are a family office with 20M capital raised following a successful exit of a previous business. We prefer to lead or coinvest in buyouts of existing ownership. We are based in Houston and are agnostic about geography but prefer to target b2b firms run by families with opportunities to shift company culture in a professional, growth-oriented direction.

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Fortistar

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Founded in 1993, Fortistar is a privately-owned investment firm that provides capital to build, grow and manage companies that address complex sustainability challenges. Fortistar utilizes its capital, flexibility and operating expertise to grow high-performing assets, first in independent power and now in other areas that support decarbonization. As a team, Fortistar has led financings raising over $3.5 billion in capital for companies and projects in the energy, transportation and industrial sectors.Fortistar’s success is built on a foundation of problem solving, collaboration and…

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Cedarhurst Capital

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I am an experienced business operator with 15 years in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), including valuable “sell-side” experience, having sold a business in 2021 to a publicly listed company.I want to purchase a service or product business and care about growth, momentum, industry tailwinds, capital efficiency, and consistent profitability. This platform business would benefit from our team increasing sales and marketing efforts and improving operational excellence to scale up and generate growth.I aim to preserve and build on the owner’s legacy over the long term.Investment…

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Firms in the Department Stores Family Offices 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 Department Stores Family Offices is $9M-$34M, with a core EBITDA range of $2M-$6M. 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 Retail 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 58 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Retail.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Department Stores Family Offices directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Retail, 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 Family Offices with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 58 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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