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Explore 769 Distillers & Vintners Independent Sponsors that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Distillers & Vintners Independent Sponsors

769

Active Firms

22,287

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 13%
Texas 12%
California 11%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

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

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Fortunesse Financial Limited

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Fortunesse, a structuring company, specializes in developing financial products, including investment products such as debt and equity. The company manages private credit funds and has a private equity arm. 

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  • Jan 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Minnehaha Equity LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Based in the Minneapolis area, Minnehaha Equity LLC was launched in 2020 by David Shuler to pursue investments in the consumer, food and agriculture sectors with <$10 MM EBITDA ($1-5 MM sweet spot), with a special interest in companies that address healthy living, clean label, food safety, supply chain efficiency, and/or sustainability. We are equally interested in branded consumer products as well as companies involved with contract manufacturing, ingredients, logistics, services, distribution, packaging, and other aspects within the supply chain. Minnehaha is open to either buyouts or…

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  • Nov 2022 Acquired SKABOOTS
  • Mar 2021 Acquired Snipers Edge Hockey Inc

Shingle Hill Capital LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Shingle Hill Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in family or founder owned businesses. We serve as successors in business ownership with a disciplined focus of growing exceptional businesses while upholding relationships with a company's four key stakeholders: former owners, current employees, historic customers and trusted vendors.We are capitalized by a collection of family offices and private investment funds preferring to participate on a deal by deal basis.

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  • Mar 2024 Acquired American Bedding Manufacturers
  • Jul 2023 Acquired Arcus Hunting

Karo Ventures, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Karo Ventures, LLC is a private investment firm specializing in the acquisition and growth of SMBs. We focus on manufacturing companies in the Southeast, with a particular interest in the rubber, plastics, and chemicals industries. Our team brings deep expertise, operational experience, and a commitment to creating value for the businesses we acquire and their stakeholders.

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  • Apr 2025 Acquired Elite Advanced Polymers
  • Nov 2024 Acquired Robbins, LLC

Do Good Group LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Holding company that owns, builds, and purchases businesses with goal of being cash flow positive, around for 10+ years, simple to run, and most importantly that will throw off cash to invest into other businesses and donate to charity. 

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired Oli's Trolley
  • Feb 2025 Invested in Confidential Company

Ohana Legacy Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Ohana Legacy Partners is not a private equity firm. We are a long-term Employee Owned holding company committed to acquiring enduring businesses and transitioning them to employee ownership. Led by former Navy SEAL and seasoned operator Justin Knowles, we invest in companies with strong cultures, loyal teams, and a legacy worth preserving. We don’t flip, we don’t rebrand—we build on what works and share the upside with the people who built it. If your client is looking for a buyer who will protect their legacy and elevate their people, we’re ready to move with speed and integrity.

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  • Mar 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Nov 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

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Fruition Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Fruition Private Equity is a Denver-based private investment firm dedicated to advancing middle-market businesses and management teams. Since its inception in 2020, the firm has executed over $650 million in transactions, completing 17 acquisitions and successfully recapitalizing one platform. Fruition Private Equity specializes in strategic investments and operational improvements, focusing on stable, predictable revenue businesses in fragmented sectors. Their primary investment focus is on convenience stores and gas stations in the Southeastern United States. The firm is co-founded by Jay…

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  • Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Blueline Ventures

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Blue Line Ventures is an operating company first, and an investment company second.Our team's passion and background rests in helping small business owners and investors achieve their goals through sales or acquisition. We do this across industries and help our clients focus on team design, process optimization, and systems development.​We make direct investments in businesses that fit our personal investment thesis and that align with our specific industry focus. We are skilled in creating flexible finance solutions and are backed by a leadership team with a proven history of business…

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  • Jan 2024 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Jan 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Steinbeck Investment Company

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Steinbeck is fully committed to heroically protecting past legacies and accelerating new growth for the companies in which we invest. Strong legacies are springboards to the future, and it’s from there that we jointly build even bigger and better companies.SIC is pioneering the intersection of private equity investing and operating involvement; and we’re revolutionizing the collaborative partnership of the Executive, Investor and Operator. We embrace the perfect combination of capability, character, chemistry and commitment. We espouse strong collaborative partnerships and together…

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  • Feb 2022 Acquired Troyer Foods
  • Feb 2022 Acquired Stanz Food Service

Saddle Horn Equity Ltd

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Saddle Horn Equity acquires controlling equity interests in lower-middle market companies with the intention of growing them to the next level without a pre-defined hold period.We’re entrepreneurs who have started, built and sold businesses. And while we understand finance, we’re rooted as operators. By investing our own capital, we do not have the strict structure of a private equity fund and can provide sellers with the transition they desire.

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  • May 2025 Acquired Direct Dimension LLC
  • Apr 2022 Invested in VCM Products LLC

Deep South Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Deep South Capital acquires and grows lower-middle-market companies across the Deep South (LA, MS, AL, AR, TN, FL panhandle, South and East Texas) which generate $2 - 7M EBITDA annually. Sector focus includes industrial and manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, B2B services.

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  • Nov 2022 Invested in Green Acres Machinery
  • Feb 2020 Acquired Laundry South Systems & Repair

Ascendis Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Ascendis Partners is a dynamic investment platform focused on creating sustainable value by identifying and acquiring high-potential businesses across North America. Our strategy targets companies with strong operational foundations in select industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and services, that are poised for growth through strategic investments, operational improvements, and market expansion.We specialize in partnering with family-owned businesses and closely-held companies where owners are seeking an exit due to retirement or succession challenges. With a dedicated and…

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  • Jul 2021 Acquired PROJECT BLUE
  • Jul 2021 Acquired PROJECT MAYA

Raspberry Capital Management

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
RCM is a holding company backed by a family office + brand partners. We have buy-and-hold forever timelines and take a long term view to our investments.All partners are entrepreneurs themselves, exceptionally skilled at growing businesses with several prior exits as founders. Our team is young, high energy, and we execute quickly.Besides capital, we also have access to a broad suite of resources through our operating brands.

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  • Mar 2026 Invested in Confidential Company
  • Apr 2025 Invested in Confidential Company

Bluestar Holdings

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Bluestar Holdings, LLC (“Bluestar”) is a private investment firm founded to identify and invest in private lower middle-market growth-oriented companies and real estate assets. We seek to partner with privately held companies to address capital requirements, succession plans, and liquidity/diversification needs. Our goal is to bring our experience as operators and investment professionals to management teams and provide executive guidance to realize a combined vision. Our founding members have over 70 years of combined management, ownership, and private equity experience.

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  • Mar 2024 Invested in Jordan Ranch III
  • Mar 2024 Invested in Integrity Elevator

Hudson Glade

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Hudson Glade is a private investment firm focused on Consumer, Industrial and Services companies with demonstrated and defensible growth characteristics that operate in the lower end of the middle market. We desire to partner with talented management teams to accelerate value.

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired ComNet Communications
  • May 2024 Acquired Quality First Home Improvement

Atomus Equity Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Our essence extends beyond the individual—it’s a celebration of ‘we.’ Our culture places humanity at the forefront, embodying a profound people-centric philosophy. We believe in the collective strength of individuals who not only share our core principles but also exude a shared passion for championing small businesses. This commitment is rooted in humility, accountability, and a clear understanding of both who we are and, perhaps more significantly, who we are not.Our unwavering dedication, relentless drive, and fervent work ethic form the bedrock of our support for business owners,…

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  • Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Oct 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Tempus Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Tempus Partners seeks to buy and operate defensible and profitable small businesses in the consumer retail and manufacturing categories. We are committed to nurturing the long term success of our acquisitions and operating to generate consistent long-term cash flow. We are open to both growth partnerships, in which the existing team maintains some ownership and involvement going forward, or full buyouts. Our deep industry expertise in retail and manufacturing businesses allows us to take an active role and immediately pursue strong, low capital, low risk strategies to grow sales and…

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  • Jun 2025 Acquired Contender Bicycles
  • Mar 2024 Acquired Dawson Forte Cashmere

Abundant Culture Group, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
Abundant Culture Group, LLC (“Abundant Culture”) is an opportunistic private investment firm that focuses on acquiring middle market and lower middle market companies. We understand that there’s 3 things that are important to a business owner when they’re selling their company.Getting a fair price. No one wants to get cheated on the biggest transaction of their life.Certainty of close. No one wants to go through months of due diligence just for a deal not to happen.Legacy. Most business owners want to be able to visit their company years from now and see their people and their…

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  • Sep 2019 Acquired Lil Coffee Cabin

SL Group

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
SL Group 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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  • Aug 2019 Acquired Broughton Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Launch Point Partners LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
Launch Point Partners pursues equity investments in specialized aerospace businesses across the United States. Our team consists of seasoned investment professionals and industry veterans who have an outstanding track record of operating and growing businesses within the aerospace and defense sector. We utilize a management-centric philosophy, and seek to drive long-term, sustainable value through an operationally focused lens.

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  • Feb 2026 Acquired Confidential Company

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

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.

What information is included in each Independent Sponsor profile?

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.

What company sizes are most common for Distillers & Vintners Independent Sponsors?

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.

How important is Consumer Goods experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

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.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on 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.

How do I compare Independent Sponsors with experience in Consumer Goods?

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.

How do I connect with Distillers & Vintners Independent Sponsors?

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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