Top Distribution Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,344

Active Firms

32,863

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$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

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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Fallsview Procurement, LLC

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The Livingston Group, LLC is a prominent real estate development company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in industrial and data center projects. Under the leadership of Evan since 2021, the company has expanded its platform to include a growing industrial and data center development division, positioning itself at the forefront of the digital infrastructure space. The firm offers strategic consulting and procurement services for data center developers, operators, and investors across the United States. With a focus on large-scale infrastructure projects, The Livingston Group…

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Pontis Group LLC

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Pontis Group is a purpose-driven investment and advisory firm located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, specializing in lower-middle market industrial companies. The firm focuses on niche manufacturing, specialty products, and sectors such as sensors, controls, automation, and instrumentation. Pontis Group offers a range of advisory services including strategy and lean management, digital transformation, M&A diligence and integration, and valuation. With a strong emphasis on strategic investments, Pontis Group manages a diverse portfolio of companies, leveraging its expertise to drive growth and…

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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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Candler Street Partners

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Candler Street Partners in an Atlanta-based Independent Sponsor focused on building a portfolio of growing, profitable consumer and business services companies in the Southeast United States. We're not pursuing "quick flips," rather we aim to partner with founders and management teams to support smart, long term growth

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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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Charollais Capital

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Active investor in growth stage, technology-driven companies, with a particular focus on security, fire and life safety related companies, commercial services, and other businesses with recurring revenues.

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Albert Pan

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I lead a permanent-capital holding company that acquires and builds profitable, owner-operated businesses in fragmented industrial and essential-services sectors. I have roughly a decade in institutional private equity and M&A advisory, with a track record of six platform acquisitions and multiple add-ons. We bring institutional-grade diligence, structuring, and speed to a part of the market where owners rarely see it, and we hold what we buy indefinitely rather than on a fund timeline.

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Table Rock Group, LLC

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Table Rock Group, 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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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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Brook Harper Partners

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We are an independent sponsor focused on lower middle market platform deals. Our firm's background is as a sponsor and operator, that allows us the expertise and relationships to work with our portfolio companies maximize their abilities.

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1860464 Alberta Ltd

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Investment and/or business acquisition in Western Canada. Interested in distribution, logistics, warehousing, niche product and/or services supporting major growth industries in Alberta. Experienced with scaling businesses and increasing profitability.

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Rospex Holdings LLC

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Experienced senior commercial executive and former entrepreneur seeking to acquire and actively operate a profitable small-to-mid-sized business in the Southeastern U.S.25+ years of leadership experience in P&L ownership and performance improvement, revenue growth and optimization, commercial transformation, and pricing strategy across global organizations including Sealed Air, Huhtamaki, GE Power, WestRock, the Home Depot, Rubicon, and Innoware Plastics.Business education: University of Maryland and MBA from Columbus State University.Former founder and operator of a successful…

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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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Moon Ridge Capital

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Moon Ridge Capital invests in the lower middle market companies poised for their next phase of growth. We work with founders, business owners, and management teams seeking liquidity events or growth capital from new entrepreneurially-minded partners.Our partners have diverse backgrounds including investing, finance, and operations. With a hands-on approach, we provide support to professionalize and give management the tools they require to spearhead growth.

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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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Latyka Group

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Latyka Group is a dynamic company specializing in logistics and trade, offering a wide array of services including business process outsourcing, nearshoring, and commercial printing. The company operates through its subsidiaries, each functioning autonomously to drive innovation and adhere to core values. Latyka Group is committed to providing integrated solutions that enhance agility and foster creativity, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Their focus on innovative thought processes and resilience positions them as a leader in their field, dedicated to delivering…

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FND Partners

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FND Partners is a long-term oriented investor acquiring cash-flowing, noncyclical critical service businesses and selectively backing high-growth platforms. Led by an operator with deep industrial and energy experience, we pair hands-on operational expertise with seasoned lower-middle-market M&A advisors. We offer flexible deal structures, thoughtful diligence, and a reputation for speed, certainty, and alignment with founders seeking liquidity or partnership.

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Evergreen Company

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Evergreen Private Finance is an asset management firm specializing in alternative real estate investments throughout the United States. The company is dedicated to developing, owning, and operating multifamily housing, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. With a focus on providing capital solutions to real estate developers, owners, and operators, Evergreen emphasizes strategic partnerships and experienced leadership to drive its investment strategies. The firm is committed to fostering a collaborative and creative environment, leveraging the expertise of knowledgeable entrepreneurs to…

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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.

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 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.

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 1,344 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in 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.

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 1,344 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 Distribution Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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