Top Distribution Holding Companies

Bristlecone Companies

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Bristlecone Companies partners with entrepreneurs who care deeply about their teams, customers, and legacy. We provide a permanent home for enduring businesses in niche markets and empower them to realize their full potential.

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• Jul 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

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Shaker Valley Capital Partners LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Shaker Valley Capital Partners LLC is a Boston based investment firm focused on acquiring small middle market business. We are not a fund and no planned exit strategy. Investments are made with infinite holding periods in mind. Acquisition capital is secured. There is no capital raising risk. All deals structured with little leverage. We want all decisions made with the long-term health of the business as the only priority. We intend to take advantage of industry volatility. We prefer to buy healthy businesses and then overlay a sensible growth strategy. Each…

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• Sep 2022 Acquired Harbor Sweets
• Feb 2021 Acquired Hilliards Chocolates

Tacoma Holdings

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

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Private investment firm focused on family-built companies with durable value propositions, strong leadership, and ambition for the future. Our operating philosophy is oriented around long-term sustainability and success, not short-term scale. We invest with no near-term intention of selling and believe that through true partnership we can provide lasting impact for founders, management, and employees. We understand that People and Culture are the secrets to any business' success and so hold deeply the responsibility to continue the legacy that a founder has built.Principals have extensive…

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• Feb 2021 Acquired Confidential Company

Iluma

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

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Guided by our purpose of nurturing well-being to enhance life, motivated by our endless curiosity, and knowing we live in a world full of opportunities, we are here to make a difference. Because we believe in ideas inspired by our higher purpose, we believe in knowledge, technology, innovation, and life sciences, we believe in making meaningful connections, we believe in taking wise risks and discovering new and better ways to make things happen. We believe in the transformative power of teamwork. Because we are listeners, thinkers, and doers, we are infinitely curious, explorers and…

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• Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Cornerstone Capital Holdings

18 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Cornerstone Capital Holdings is a private investment firm seeking acquisition opportunities in the lower end of the middle market. Formed in 2000 with offices in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, our goal is to acquire controlling interests in leveraged buyout transactions throughout the continental United States.Our primary focus is to acquire low-tech manufacturing and industrial service companies with adjusted operating profits ranging from $1 million to $10 million annually.Ideal acquisition candidates will have: either a niche product or differentiating service;be operating in a mature,…

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• Aug 2022 Acquired Trac - Mexico
• Jul 2021 Acquired Integrated Technologies
• May 2019 Acquired Powers Equipment
• Feb 2019 Acquired N2 Imaging Inc.

Helios Software Group

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Helios Software Group invests in mission-critical, vertical market software companies. We partner with businesses that deliver specialized solutions and hold strong, defensible positions in their niches. Our model is long-term ownership—not flips—so we can compound product strength, customer loyalty, and operating excellence.

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• Aug 2025 Acquired Polygon
• Aug 2025 Acquired Carrus
• Aug 2025 Acquired The Broker Forum
• Jun 2025 Acquired Alessa

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K.R. Abraham & Co.

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are a family office based out of Chicago and Los Angeles but with a presence across the U.S. We are interested in profitable manufacturing, distribution and industrial companies with at least $2MM of EBITDA. Historically we’ve focused on prototype, low-volume production, value-add distribution and niche manufacturing. But we’re agnostic so we’ll consider other opportunities as well. Unlike a PE firm, we buy companies to hold in our portfolio for the long term. As such, we also prefer to purchase the related real estate if the seller is interested. As a family…

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• Dec 2024 Acquired Aerospace Metals Distribution Company
• Dec 2023 Acquired Semiconductor Equipment Component Manufacturer
• Dec 2022 Acquired Manufacturer of Data Center Components
• Dec 2022 Acquired Consumer Products Brand

Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc.

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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DFS is a PE Owned holding company actively looking to acquire distribution (non-food), technology, and manufacturing companies in and around the foodservice, hospitality, and beverage space. We have 5 distribution facilities across the U.S. and are looking for acquisitions which expand our presence and/or present opportunities in tangential spaces.

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• Jan 2023 Acquired Espresso Parts
• Jan 2022 Acquired Gaskets Unlimited
• Jan 2021 Acquired Global Commercial Parts
• Jan 2017 Acquired Factory Direct Worldwide

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Construction Partners, Inc.

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated (asphalt plants, quarries, liquid AC terminals, and construction operations) civil infrastructure company that operates across eight southern states in the United States. The company specializes in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roadway infrastructure (with a focus on asphalt), including both public projects such as roadways and private sector developments. With a focus on the rapidly growing in the sunbelt of the U.S., Construction Partners, Inc. is recognized as one of the fastest-growing civil contractors in the industry.…

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• Jul 2026 Acquired Ellsworth Construction
• Aug 2025 Acquired Durwood Greene Construction Co.
• Feb 2025 Acquired Mobile Asphalt Company
• Jan 2025 Acquired Overland Corporation

NC Chocolate Manufacturing LLC

14 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. ("Nassau Candy"), is a holding company which owns specialty manufacturing and specialty distribution companies across confectionery, specialty foods, apparel, promotional products and other specialty manufacturing businesses. We operate across four divisions: Specialty Confectionery Distribution; Specialty Confectionery Manufacturing; Gourmet and Natural Foods Distribution; and Customized / Promotional Products. Our subsidiaries include: Nassau Candy (www.nassaucandy.com), AmuseMints (www.amusemints.com), Chocolate Inn (www.chocolateinn.com), Lanco Promo…

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• Jan 2019 Invested in Shoreline Monogramming, Inc.
• Aug 2018 Acquired Stitches in View, Inc.
• Jul 2018 Acquired Screen Printers Design Inc.
• Dec 2017 Acquired Lanco Corporation

RAF Industries

13 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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RAF was founded in 1979, with an executive team whose average tenure is greater than 20 years with the firm. Since inception, our focus has been on partnering with strong founders and/or management teams that present a unique vision and strong values. Our small group of value-added in investors, have a permanent commitment to our enterprise. All of our equity capital is fully recyclable.We have a long-term vision and have held a number of our portfolio companies for 10+ years. Our company structure eliminates the need for short-term realization due to liquidity requirements. Our financing is…

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• Jul 2022 Acquired Ligchine International Corporation
• Dec 2021 Acquired Hayabusa Fightwear
• Dec 2021 Acquired Road Widener LLC
• Mar 2021 Acquired Priority Bicycles

Catalyst Operating Group

11 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Catalyst Operating Group invests in, and provides active operational leadership to, small and lower middle-market manufacturing companies. We are not a traditional private equity firm. We invest our own capital with no predetermined exit timeframe. We’re operators and entrepreneurs first and foremost, with a proven track record of successfully acquiring and building businesses for the long-term. We leverage our deep industry and management expertise to build lasting value through operational improvements that drive sustainable profitability and growth well into the future.

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• Jan 2008 Acquired Carruthers Equipment Company
• Jan 2008 Acquired Reno Technology
• Jan 2007 Acquired Marlen Research
• Jan 2004 Acquired Mega Manufacturing

Western Capital Resources, Inc

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Western Capital Resources (WCR) is a publicly traded holding company based in Omaha, Nebraska. WCR is focused on growing through the acquisition of established lower middle market businesses with up to $100 million in sales. WCR is industry agnostic and targets leaders in niche industries or geographies as well as opportunistic purchases of businesses that WCR can improve operationally. WCR has a particular interest in situations involving companies facing succession dilemmas, corporate divestitures and businesses in out-of-favor industries. Current holdings include companies in the…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired SWISHER
• Aug 2023 Acquired PQH WIRELESS
• Aug 2023 Acquired EXPRESSPAWN
• Aug 2023 Acquired WYOMING FINANCIAL LENDERS

Continental Grain Company

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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CGC is a privately‐owned global investor, owner and operator of companies with more than 200 years of history across the food and agribusiness spectrum. We create long‐term value by applying deep industry knowledge, capital and talent to businesses ranging from established market leaders to promising innovators.We focus on building platforms that leverage our strategic expertise in food production, processing, and distribution, supporting strong management teams.We bring a long‐term ownership mindset, focusing on investment and operating plans that create long‐lasting value and a…

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• Aug 2023 Invested in Bushel
• Aug 2023 Invested in prenexus health
• Aug 2023 Invested in restaurant technology
• Aug 2023 Invested in Burger King

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Depatie (American Motion Group)

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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I lead M&A for American Motion Group (AMG), a Kanbrick-backed fluid power and motion control platform anchored by Depatie Fluid Power in Portage, MI. We've done nine acquisitions since 2017 and are actively buying right now and in the coming years.Our sweet spot is fluid power distributors and adjacent hydraulic/motion businesses, typically $1M-$10M EBITDA.

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• Jan 2026 Acquired G&H Hydraulics (or G&H Fluid Power)
• Jul 2024 Acquired Threadcraft Inc. (Thread-Craft)
• Jul 2024 Acquired International Fluid Power
• Jul 2023 Acquired CKC Automation (CKC Engineering LLC)

Xwind LLC

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Xwind is a family holding company seeking to invest in scaled businesses in the US for the long term.Owner-operator approach with long-term investment horizonPrior operating and investing experience in Fortune 500 and top tier private equity firmsStrong track record of value creation through operational excellenceSector expertise within Education, Manufacturing, Distribution, Services, Consumer and Healthcare

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• Jan 2026 Invested in Sail GP - Team France
• Aug 2024 Invested in Western Welding Academy
• May 2024 Invested in Indigo Innovations Inc.
• Feb 2024 Invested in Aviation Institute of Maintenance

Rehab Industries

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Rehab Industries is an operator of a holding company. The company through its subsidiaries provides mobility equipment, wound care solutions, commercial real estate solutions and other related services. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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• Jul 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
• Sep 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
• Sep 2020 Acquired Confidential Company
• Feb 2020 Acquired Confidential Company

Helio Next Holdings, Inc.

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Helio Next is a private holding company that is focused on acquiring & operating scalable businesses. We are mostly industry agnostic when considering potential opportunities, but our current focus is on organizations with sustainable, long-term operations in the following categories: industrial manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, coatings & specialty chemical manufacturing, industrial services, coatings services, aftermarket automotive, and niche e-commerce. We look to leverage our wide range of relevant industry relationships and a growing network of internal resources to strengthen…

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• May 2024 Acquired Blast Realty
• May 2024 Acquired Compound Properties
• Apr 2023 Acquired Sinterbide
• Apr 2023 Acquired Everblast, Inc.

Verdian Insights

8 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Verdian is not a private equity firm. Verdian seeks to invest its own capital, along with those of the family offices of some of the most sophisticated private equity investors in the world. We prefer to own our businesses over the long-term, either as public or private entities. Verdian leverages its extensive industry knowledge, operational expertise and flexible capital to ensure companies reach their full potential in the healthcare, government, industrial and other business service sectors. The Verdian team is led by Jim Lindstrom, a former Chairman, CEO and CFO and…

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• Jul 2025 Acquired Ethics and Compliance Initiative
• Feb 2025 Acquired Compliance Week
• Jan 2025 Acquired Education Workers Group
• Jul 2024 Acquired Financial Crime Academy LLC

Dreison International

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Dreison's manufacturing companies specialize in the design and manufacturing of proprietary products for both original equipment and aftermarket customers. With a vigilant focus on innovation, our evolution is leading us into new markets, including direct-to-consumer product manufacturing.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Faz Elektrik
• Aug 2023 Acquired Hotcards
• Aug 2023 Acquired Maradyne Corporation
• Aug 2023 Acquired Dreison Health