Top Distillers & Vintners Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

769

Active Firms

22,355

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

Helium Capital

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Helium Capital is a buyout independent sponsor in Houston, Tx. We invest across industries in MRO Facilities & Industrial Field Services Companies with varying degrees of institutional infrastructure in place. The Helium team brings an average of 20 years per Managing Partner across disciplines of Finance, Operations, Talent, and Capital Raising. The team collectively have invested $400M+ across Venture, PE, and Real Estate encompassing 60+ operating companies. Helium Capital strives to create value through implementing, optimizing, and scaling the institutional infrastructure…

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SH Holdings Group

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SH Holdings is a diversified holding company with a dedicated focus on advising, buying, and building beautiful businesses. We care about special products, extraordinary customer service, and providing our businesses with the needs it deserves.

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SillettiX

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SillettiX is a privately owned holding company focused on acquiring and operating exceptional home service and service-based businesses for the long term. We are active buyers looking for profitable companies with strong teams, loyal customer bases, and opportunities for continued growth through operational improvements, technology, and marketing. We value what owners have built and aim to preserve their culture and legacy while continuing to grow the business. We are flexible on deal structure and are open to SBA financing, seller financing, earn-outs, equity rollovers, and other creative…

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First Quarter Capital

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First Quarter Capital is an entrepreneurial, private investment firm dedicated to identifying, acquiring, and operating profitable, enduring businesses. We focus on manufacturing and service companies in Western Canada, with a strong emphasis on the Energy industry. Our mission is to deliver a rewarding and reliable succession opportunity for owner-operators—one that respects their legacy and the years of dedication, care, and craftsmanship invested in building an exceptional business.

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TLM Capital Partners

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TLM Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in control or influential minority positions within lower-middle-market companies. Their investment strategy emphasizes innovation and market leadership, seeking special situations to maximize investment opportunities. The firm is led by operators with expertise in finance, product development, and corporate strategy, aiming to drive growth and value in their portfolio companies.

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Notch Capital, LLC

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Founded in a picturesque region of Connecticut near an area known as “the Notch,” our firm is surrounded by quintessential small New England towns, larger metropolitan regions and hundreds of thousands of households that rely upon the critical fuels and in-home services offered by privately owned heating and cooling companies. At Notch Capital, we fully grasp the importance of these companies in the fuel source ecosystem, and we are built to support a practical approach to navigating the energy transition. We recognize that this scene is repeated in many regions and therefore we seek to…

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HTR Capital

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HTR Capital is a private investment firm focused on building businesses in the lower middle market. HTR primarily focuses on control investments. We believe that superior returns can be achieved through investing in businesses that have an asymmetric risk profile alongside high-quality management teams.

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GC2 Partners

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A private investment partnership formed to acquire founder-owned industrial businesses in Texas and Louisiana. We buy one company, improve it, add a limited number of acquisitions, and build a regional platform. We work directly with owners and their advisors, and we keep the name, the people and the customer relationships in place.

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L39 Equity

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L39 Equity is a family office backed sponsor founded by an investment professional with experience in investment banking as well as principal investing. The firm is focused on lower middle market investments in select geographical areas across the United States.

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Southeastern Capital Partners

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Southeastern Capital Partners is a fund-less sponsor focused on acquiring and operating established businesses in the lower middle market, with a specific focus on opportunities with under $1.5MM in EBITDA. Geographic focus is Dallas and Denver metroplexes. The operator is committed to the success of each acquisition and will fund most of the equity. This hands-on approach allows deep investment in the operational improvement and long-term growth of the acquired businesses.This strategy offers a unique combination for sellers. It allows a smooth transition while ensuring a dedicated partner…

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Tico Capital Partners

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Tico Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia that partners with lower middle-market companies throughout the U.S. We offer flexible capital solutions and work with businesses across a variety of sectors, including automotive, specialty manufacturing, value-added distribution, software, and business services. The team at Tico Capital has a wealth of experience, having completed or advised on over 200 transactions and deployed over $250 million of capital across previous investments. With a hands-on approach and a strong network of industry experts, we help our…

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Waxman Venture Partners

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Welcome to the world of Waxman Ventures, where we redefine private equity and long term ownership. Our family has a history of acquiring vertically agnostic businesses and scaling them to international scale. Whether you’re a family-owned company or a solo operator – we have partnered and grown companies leveraging our unique experience building our own companies. We are not private equity; we are a family-run operating company that has scaled multiple companies to nine figures of revenue. We take an unconventional and contrarian approach to acquiring and building. Our companies run…

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Sundara Partners

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Sundara Partners is a private investment firm that focuses on special situations and distress. We acquire going concern businesses with $10-100 million in revenue, either via direct acquisition or the purchase of troubled credits. We tactfully improve the profitability, competitiveness, and strategic vision of our portfolio companies, rather than relying solely on financial leverage.

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Eternity Group

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Nirav Doshi is an experienced operator and investor with a background across commercial real estate, global manufacturing, and multi-unit retail businesses.Through Eternity Group, Nirav has been actively involved in the acquisition, ownership, and operation of commercial real estate assets, including office buildings and multifamily properties. Experience includes deal sourcing, underwriting, financing, and asset management with a focus on long-term value creation and operational efficiency.Nirav is also a key leader at Jewelex Group, a nine-figure global diamond and jewelry company.…

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Cetera Capital

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We are an operationally-focused holding company acquiring profitable, established businesses across multiple industries. Our team brings 50+ years of combined experience in business operations, financial management, and organic growth initiatives. We acquire companies with $2M-$10M EBITDA, maintain existing management teams, and focus on operational improvements and strategic add-on acquisitions. Our portfolio companies have achieved average revenue growth of 15-20% post-acquisition while improving profitability through systems optimization and market expansion.

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Astraeus Ventures

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Throughline Holdings is a lower middle market private equity firm headquartered in San Diego, California. We focus on business services, manufacturing, and distributors generating between $500K and $1.5M in EBITDA/SDE.

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Fluorescent+Leaders

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We have allocated $20M+ of investor capital to acquire one or more founder-led businesses with a minimum purchase price of approximately $5M. We are long-term owners, not flippers, and prioritize continuity, culture, and legacy. Sellers gain a patient capital partner who preserves what works and invests for durable, responsible growth supported by systems, not short-term pressure. Our battletested process is deliberate and built for long term partnership. We invite founders to explore an exit with legacy impact.

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Madden Succession Group, LLC

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Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Madden Succession Group is a firm focused on acquiring and personally operating a single business. With a focus on B2B services, the company offers business owners a personal, legacy-focused exit strategy. The Principal, Andrew Madden, is native to Kentucky and offers a local transition plan to build on the owner's legacy, protect employees, and invest long-term in the community.

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CrestPoint Holdings LLC

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CrestPoint Holdings LLC 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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Carrie Smith

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Acquisition-ready individual buyer with 1031 exchange capital, personal funds, and SBA financing. Seeking profitable, established businesses with $500K–$3M in SDE/EBITDA, ideally 10+ year operating history and an owner ready for transition. Industry agnostic — open to manufacturing, distribution, B2B services, and consumer. Operator background: Bay Area real estate portfolio ($1M+ annual rents, self-managed), Walmart GM, mortgage origination ($100M+). Decisive, well-advised, and able to close on a defined timeline.

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Firms in the Distillers & Vintners 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 Distillers & Vintners 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 Consumer Goods 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 769 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Consumer Goods.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Distillers & Vintners Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Consumer Goods, 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 Consumer Goods, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 769 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 Distillers & Vintners Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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