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Distribution Independent Sponsors

1,346

Active Firms

33,141

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$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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Zittel Advisors

Actively Sourcing Deals
I lead Zittel Advisors, leveraging 20+ years in banking, credit risk and digital transformation to help businesses grow through analytics, operational efficiency and go‑to‑market strategies. I’m seeking lower‑middle‑market companies with asking prices up to $10 M and EBITDA/NOI of at least $1 M that require operational or technological modernization. My track record includes managing lending portfolios as large as $3 billion and spearheading AI‑driven digital transformations that delivered exponential growth in customer acquisition, product conversion, loan originations and…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Insight Industrials, Inc

Actively Sourcing Deals
Insight Industrials, Inc looks for overlooked but stable asset backed businesses in the light industrial, service and manufacturing sectors. We utilize a disciplined approach to drive growth and build value by focusing on platform synergies and back office centralization.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Lotus Peak Ventures

Actively Sourcing Deals
We are a newly-launched independent sponsor where I bring over a decade of experience across the M&A lifecycle, including accounting (QoE, carveouts, and divestitures), investment banking/M&A advisory, and acquiring and operating small businesses.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

C37 Capital LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
C37 Capital 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.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Prospera Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Prospera Hills Capital "Prospera Capital" was founded on the belief that the best businesses are built when founders, operators, and investors work together as true partners.After years of investing in and working alongside founder-led companies, we saw firsthand that building a great business requires more than capital. It requires experienced leadership, aligned partners, and a shared commitment to growing the company thoughtfully over time.At Prospera Hills, we partner with founders and management teams who want to remain involved in building their companies while preparing for the next…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

JAE Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
JAE Partners was founded to pursue a disciplined roll-up strategy in the industrials sector. We focus on acquiring and scaling founder and family-owned businesses to create enduring value for owners and our investors.More About JAE PartnersAfter spending 13 years at Millennium Management, most recently as a portfolio manager in the Energy & Industrial sectors, Eli Kraicer founded JAE Partners to pursue a buy-and-build strategy in the industrials space. Leveraging over a decade of deep sector-focused investing informs our conviction in three high-potential industries where this strategy…

Recent Transactions

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Shepherd Healthcare Holdings

Actively Sourcing Deals
Shepherd Healthcare Holdings acquires and grows essential U.S. healthcare services businesses with a perpetual time horizon. We partner with owners and management teams who value autonomy and long-term thinking, offering patient capital, operational support, and a permanent home for their company and employees.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Eterna Power Group

Actively Sourcing Deals
Eterna Power Group is a permanent capital holding company focused on acquiring and growing essential electrical services businesses across the United States. We target companies operating in four core verticals: Testing and Maintenance, Engineering and Controls, Compliance and Safety, and Critical Power Systems. These are the disciplines that keep America's critical electrical infrastructure safe, reliable, and running.Our strategy is to acquire strong, founder-led businesses and hold them permanently. We have no fund lifecycle, no exit timeline, and no pressure to sell. Each company we…

Recent Transactions

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Flight Equity

Actively Sourcing Deals
We are a well-capitalized partnership focused on acquiring high quality business services and core infrastructure assets. We both hold MBAs from Columbia Business School and possess over 20 years of combined experience in roles that have ranged from institutional private equity investing to public company leadership. Our goal is to seek investment opportunities that allow for both organic growth and value creation through follow-on acquisitions. As an investment group, we aim to evaluate opportunities with first principles thinking and do not dismiss assets due to the presence of an…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Turner Mountain Holding Co. is a privately held acquisition vehicle focused on acquiring and operating commercial and institutional service businesses in Central Virginia. We buy to move to active management and hold for the long term — not a fund cycle. Our principals have backgrounds in institutional finance and technology. We're looking for businesses with durable economics where an engaged owner-operator has built something real and where the right successor can run it better. We are well-capitalized for the right deal and patient.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ikoyenia Growth Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
Ikoyenia is a search fund established to identify and acquire scalable cashflowing commercial services businesses in the distributed energy, electrical, water/wastewater, and logistic/distribution sectors.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Shaw Ventures, Ltd

Actively Sourcing Deals
We are a diversified group of companies with operations in 17 countries across Latin America and Europe, spanning industrials, logistics, financial services and consumer sectors. We are now establishing a U.S.-based private equity arm to pursue lower middle market acquisitions. We bring deep operational expertise, long-term capital, and the ability to add strategic value. We are focused on partnering with founders, family-owned businesses, and operators seeking succession or growth support.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Legit Consulting Group

Actively Sourcing Deals
First executive hire at TurnPoint Services, an OMERS-backed HVAC, plumbing, and electrical roll-up that grew from 4 to 42 operating companies through 38 acquisitions and recapitalized at $1.05B. Later President and COO of a PE-backed HVAC, lawn, and pest platform. I partner with institutional capital on a deal-by-deal basis and stay hands-on after close. Acquiring founder-led residential services businesses: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and adjacent trades.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Dutter Capital Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
Dutter Capital Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring and growing privately held businesses. With a focus on sustainable business growth, the firm provides financial advisory services to support the scaling of private enterprises. Dutter Capital Partners aims to foster strong partnerships with businesses, leveraging its expertise to enhance operational efficiencies and drive long-term value creation. The firm is committed to identifying opportunities that align with its strategic vision, ensuring successful outcomes for its portfolio companies.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ever Fresh Group LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
Operator-led investment group focused on acquiring and scaling home service businesses across Alaska and the Las Vegas Metro. Current owners of service based companies with hands on operational experience driving growth, and improving margins. Mainly targeting HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses with $500K–$1M+ EBITDA and established operations. Approach centers on disciplined underwriting, operational execution, and long-term ownership while maintaining continuity for employees and customers.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Capital Creek Investments is an Aspen, Colorado based firm focused on real estate and related company investments. We have a diversified portfolio of investments.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Founded in 2018, Integrity Growth Partners is a growth private equity firm focused on investing in high-growth software and tech-enabled services businesses led by exceptional management teams. As of September 2023, Integrity Growth Partners has over $550 million in assets under management across its fund and investment vehicles.We believe that the foundation for exceptional growth in any company starts with its team. We bring complementary strategic, operational, and financial resources to our portfolio companies.We partner with exceptional management teams to accelerate growth. We invest…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Rally Sky Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Independent sponsor seeking business services investments. Decade+ of private equity experience in the middle market. Focus on marketing services, information services, travel services, legal services and the event ecosystem.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Helium Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
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…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

SH Holdings Group

Actively Sourcing Deals
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.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.


Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Distribution 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 Distribution Independent Sponsors?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Distribution Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$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 Distribution experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

Relevant Distribution 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 1,346 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Distribution.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on Distribution?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Distribution Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Distribution, 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 Distribution?

When comparing Independent Sponsors with experience in Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,346 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Distribution 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 Distribution Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.


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