Top Digital & Social Media Private Equity Funds

Permanent Equity

2 Closed Deals via Axial 23 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Using 30-year committed funds, Permanent Equity invests in companies that care what happens next. Our current portfolio includes 16 investments in companies like Ace Fence, Brian's Cabinets, Pacific Air Industries, Craig Frames, Blue Square Manufacturing, Chance Rides, AdAdvance, and Selective Search.We are looking to steward companies with durable value propositions and great teams. In each case, we examine why the company will be successful by remaining independent and why market demand is likely to endure over time, creating highly sustainable cash flow.We only consider companies…

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• Jun 2024 Invested in Brian's Cabinets
• Nov 2023 Invested in Rylee + Cru
• Jun 2023 Invested in Chance Rides
• Nov 2022 Invested in Ace Fence of Dallas

Tower Arch Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 32 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tower Arch Capital is a lower-middle market private equity fund with $722 million in assets under management and we're investing from a recently raised $450 million committed fund. We focus on partnering with and growing high-quality family and entrepreneur-owned companies to deliver long-term value for our management teams and investors. Tower Arch brings operational, consulting, and financial expertise to small companies to give them the tools they need to achieve their full potential. We create value in a range of industries and work with companies across the United States. Target…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired APIC Solutions
• Aug 2023 Acquired Syracuse Utilities
• Aug 2023 Acquired Lifeport
• Aug 2023 Acquired Infolinks

Greybull Stewardship

1 Closed Deal via Axial 24 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Greybull Stewardship is founded, funded, and run by business owners and managers. Our fund is structured to allow the power of permanence to impact the value of an investment, we have no mandate to sell. We have committed capital to support current ownership's growth and liquidity needs. Greybull is actively seeking new investments and our investment horizon is long term. We do not mandate growth rates and with our history as owners and managers, we know how to assist businesses and also stay out of the way.

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• Mar 2023 Acquired Courtroom Connect
• Aug 2022 Acquired Coastline Academy
• Sep 2021 Acquired JTB Custom
• Aug 2021 Acquired LINC

Envest Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 22 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Envest Capital Partners is an investment company holding long term private equity positions in established basic businesses. We invest in a relatively broad range of basic industries, with a focus on manufacturing, industrial & consumer services, and franchising. Envest seeks to provide private direct equity financing to companies with sales of $5 to $50 million, exceptional growth prospects and strong, stable cash flow. Founded in 2000, Envest is a private equity firm based in Virginia Beach, VA. We are dedicated to partnering with privately held and founder-owned businesses. The Envest…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Earl Industries Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired Digital Services LLC
• Aug 2023 Acquired Commonwealth Epoxy Coatings LLC
• Oct 2022 Acquired CBT Logistics Group

Presidio Investors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 16 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Presidio Investors is a leading middle market private equity firm based in Austin, Texas that partners with growing, niche businesses in the business services and entertainment sectors. The Presidio team has significant investing and operating experience, and they employ a collaborative approach to help grow and develop businesses to produce excellent returns for all stakeholders.Please see our website www.presidioinvestors.com for more information.

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• Apr 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2021 Acquired Centennial Media
• Apr 2021 Acquired Resolve Tech Solutions
• Aug 2019 Acquired Bravas

Crescendo Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Crescendo Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Los Angeles. Crescendo is primarily focused on middle-market change-of-control transactions, typically with enterprise values from $10M-$100M. While industry generalists, we have specific operating resources in the following fields, which help source, vet, manage and/or oversee portfolio companies: * construction/trades* healthcare * food/beverage/nutra * outsourcing/staffing * light distribution* retail/distribution * packaging/consumer products We are a very actively engaged private equity partner across strategy, operations and…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Montbleau
• Aug 2022 Acquired AGS Construction
• Aug 2021 Acquired Calm Waters Pool Services
• Aug 2021 Acquired Pools on the Gulf

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PennSpring Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Investment OverviewPennSpring Capital is actively seeking acquisitions of lower-middle-market businesses where founders are looking for a trusted partner to ensure long-term continuity, professionalize operations, and support the next stage of growth. We move quickly, close reliably, and customize structures to meet seller goals.We have a strong track record across compliance-oriented software, environmental services, B2B services, and niche recurring-revenue businesses.Target CriteriaIndustry Focus (any of the following):Environmental services (asbestos, mold,…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired EHC
• Aug 2023 Acquired Yapstone
• Aug 2023 Acquired Circle
• Aug 2023 Acquired total traffic service

Ninth Street Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals

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Ninth Street Capital Partners is a private investment partnership that specializes in acquiring, developing and managing established businesses. With a focus on executing deals with the highest degree of integrity, we make long-term controlling investments in growth-oriented, privately held businesses with revenues ranging from $5 to $50 million. Our flexible approach allows us to tailor our investments to help entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their personal and financial goals.

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• Sep 2019 Acquired Undislosed
• Jun 2015 Invested in Premium Inspection & Testing
• Mar 2014 Invested in Kitchen Cabinet Distributors
• May 2013 Acquired SCADA Source, LLC

Gemini Investors

136 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Founded in 1993, Gemini Investors is a Massachusetts-based private equity firm that provides capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Since its inception, we have invested approximately $1 Billion in more than 185 companies throughout the U.S., typically investing $3 – $8 million per transaction in either control or minority positions. Gemini offers a flexible investment approach. We provide a wide range of financing structures, which include subordinated debt with warrants, preferred stock, and common equity. We have extensive experience leading transactions, as…

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• Sep 2025 Acquired Party Reflections
• May 2025 Acquired Honey Smoked Fish
• May 2025 Acquired Gold Coast Baking Company
• Feb 2025 Acquired Spectro-UV

Edison Partners

67 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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For 30 years, Edison Partners has been helping CEOs and their executive teams navigate the entrepreneurial journey to becoming successful companies. Through the unique combination of early growth equity and the Edison Edge platform, consisting of strategic advisory, the Edison Director Network, and executive education programs, Edison employs a holistic approach to nurturing invention and creating value for growth-stage businesses in financial technology, healthcare IT, marketing technology, and enterprise IT industries. Edison investment objectives also include: buyouts, recapitalizations,…

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• Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2016 Invested in LookBookHQ
• Aug 2016 Invested in Axial
• Jul 2016 Invested in Predata

CIVC Partners

55 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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CIVC Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm investing in high growth middle market companies in business services sectors. Since 1989, the team has invested over $1.9 billion and currently invests from CIVC Partners Fund VII. More information on CIVC Partners and its portfolio companies can be found at www.civc.com.

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• Aug 2024 Acquired Renu
• Feb 2024 Acquired Highstreet IT Solutions
• Jan 2024 Acquired HR Green
• Jan 2024 Acquired Datavail

Renovus Capital Partners

36 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Founded in 2010, Renovus Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in the Knowledge and Talent industries. Renovus, based in the Philadelphia area, manages over $1 billion across three sector focused PE funds and one generalist strategy (RCap). The firm’s current portfolio includes over 25 U.S. based businesses specializing in education and training, B2B healthcare services, technology services and professional services. Renovus typically partners with founder-led businesses, leveraging its industry expertise and access to debt and equity capital to make operational…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired quiktrak
• Aug 2023 Acquired Modality Solutions
• Jul 2023 Acquired Procomputing
• Jun 2023 Acquired Oakbrook Solutions

Eureka Equity Partners, L.P.

25 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Eureka Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in and building niche-market leaders at the lower end of the middle market. Eureka’s core focus is partnering with exceptional management teams to acquire businesses with up to $100 million in revenue across industry segments in which Eureka brings significant experience and operating resources, including business services, health care services, specialty manufacturing and consumer products. Eureka leads buyouts that bring significant ownership to the operators driving the success of the business. With this core principle…

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• Nov 2014 Acquired Jansy Packaging, LLC
• Feb 2013 Acquired West Academic Publishing
• Dec 2012 Invested in Creative Co-Op
• May 2011 Invested in Project Leadership Associates

Kainos Capital

22 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Kainos Capital, a middle market private equity firm focused on the food and consumer sector, was recently formed by Andrew Rosen, Robert Sperry and Sarah Ashmore Bradley. The Kainos Partners have invested and collaborated together in the food and consumer space over the past 20 years and their deep industry knowledge is complimented by an experienced team of investment professionals.The Kainos Team has extensive investment and operating experience in the industry, having invested more than $2 billion of equity in more than 52 transactions in the food and consumer sector with a total…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Good2Grow
• Feb 2023 Invested in CellCore
• Jan 2023 Acquired Evriholder
• Aug 2021 Acquired Muenster Milling Company

GreyLion

19 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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GreyLion focuses on investing in high-growth businesses in the lower middle market. We seek to partner with existing owners and management teams across the Industrial, Healthcare, Software and Services sectors to deliver capital in tailored and flexible minority and control structures. GreyLion invests $25-$125 million of capital per investment, primarily within the United States. We currently manage private equity funds with aggregate commitments of $1.9 billion.

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• Jul 2024 Acquired Birdseye Security
• Aug 2022 Acquired 360 Training
• Aug 2022 Acquired Trifecta Collective
• Aug 2021 Acquired Norwood Sawmills

Peak Rock Capital

17 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We make equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock’s equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and profit improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital. Peak Rock’s credit platform focuses on providing bespoke primary financings and making investments in secondary loans for corporate debt and commercial real estate. Peak Rock’s principals have deep expertise in complex situations and…

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• Apr 2019 Acquired Turkey Hill
• Oct 2018 Acquired Pretzels, Inc.
• Oct 2018 Acquired Louisiana Fish Fry Products
• Sep 2018 Acquired TNT Crust

Hadley Capital

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We work with founders/owners, families and management teams in need of ownership transition, management succession, and / or growth support. We primarily focus on companies with revenue between $5 million and $80 million, and a cash flow between $1 million and $10 million. We consider a wide range of industries and look for companies with potential to build on past successes and open to new ideas.

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• Sep 2014 Acquired Brushy Mountain Bee Farm
• Sep 2013 Acquired Centare
• Dec 2012 Acquired Bluff Manufacturing
• Sep 2012 Acquired W.C. Rouse

Third Century Management, LLC

14 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Third Century Investment Associates, LP ("TCIA") manages private equity capital for significant investments in small businesses. We invest actively in partnership with operating companies and carefully selected management teams located in the United States. Our team targets proven businesses in specialized sectors where we work to become advantaged investors through existing or acquired expertise. We are a disciplined, process-driven partnership, focused on long-term fundamentals. Our mission is to build sustainable business value, earn a superior return and develop a best-in-class reputation…

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• Apr 2026 Acquired Mobile IV Medics
• Sep 2025 Acquired BlackJet Marketing
• Jul 2025 Acquired Local Web Leads
• Oct 2024 Acquired Mobile RN Management

Cohere Capital

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Cohere Capital is a growth focused private equity firm that invests in leading middle-market businesses. We have over 30 years of combined experience investing in and working with growth companies, and we bring that experience to our partnerships with entrepreneurs, management teams, and companies.We take our approach from our name, "Cohere"​, which means being united and consistent. Our firm is founded on that philosophy.Growth is our focus. We help solidify a strong foundation and provide the expertise and capital to achieve the growth plan. While not all growth is linear, we are focused…

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• Dec 2025 Acquired Flextecs
• Sep 2025 Acquired Leverege
• Feb 2023 Acquired Phaedon
• Mar 2022 Acquired Boostability

American Pacific Group

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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American Pacific Group is a San Francisco-based private equity firm targeting control equity investments in lower-middle-market companies, typically with EBITDA from $0 to $40 million. We focus on complex businesses and transactions across technology, consumer, business services, industrial, and healthcare. We are growth-oriented investors, and together with our in-house operating partners, seek to implement our proprietary value creation model to drive sustainable growth in our portfolio companies. 

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• Aug 2022 Acquired Concisys
• Dec 2021 Acquired Gym Launch & Prestige Labs
• Nov 2021 Acquired Fellers
• Mar 2021 Acquired Aesop