Top Distribution Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,343

Active Firms

32,834

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

MySolv Technologies Corp.

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MySolv Technologies Corp. is a Western Canadian based private investment firm with a concentration on owning and operating lower middle-market businesses. MySolv's strategic focus is to seek alliances and opportunities that provide solutions and technology for businesses.

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Carnyx Holdings

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Carnyx is a private market investment firm that actively invests in lower middle market businesses and infrastructure assets. The firm takes a hands-on approach revolving around forming partnerships with exceptional businesses and offering an array of resources to support their transformation into thriving, long-term enterprises. With a mission to unlock exceptional opportunities and create lasting value, Carnyx offers our investment partners a unique and tailored approach to these types of private market investments.

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Benjamin Thomas Investments and Developments, LLC

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I lead an investment group acquiring and growing lower middle-market businesses, bringing patient capital, operational focus, and long-term ownership to help companies scale, professionalize, and win.

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Nox Holding

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Nox Holding is an Investment fund investing in and partnering with regional small and medium-sized businesses to support growth, operational improvement, and long-term value creation. We invest across a variety of industries

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Greenfield Avenue Capital

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Greenfield Avenue provides growth capital and liquidity to founders of exceptional businesses. We're focused on situations where the founder wants to continue in their role and retain ownership, but is seeking a collaborative investor and growth partner to help take their business from good to great.We target companies with a differentiated value proposition, stable revenue, and durable profitability.

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Grant Street Partners

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Private investor with past experience in middle-market companies across a wide variety of industries. Looking to acquire smaller manufacturing or agricultural companies between $5 to $20 mm in revenues.

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Immoderata, LLC

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Immoderata is an investment firm that invests in ambitious technology companies.We focus on companies pursuing big markets and opportunities. We have a bias toward companies operating in the bottom half of the stack.

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Alturic Capital

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Alturic Capital is a private investment firm specializing in the lower middle market, with a particular focus on healthcare services businesses. The firm is dedicated to long-term value creation and partners with companies that provide critical healthcare services. With a strategic approach, the firm manages a diverse portfolio of healthcare services companies, aiming to foster growth and innovation within the industry.

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Castlegar Capital

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Operator-led private investment firm acquiring established lower-middle-market businesses one at a time and holding them for the long term. $1M-$3M EBITDA, profitable, recurring revenue. GTA/Ontario preferred

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Tea Lake Partners

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We focus on established businesses with defensible market positions, barriers to competition and strong underlying fundamentals.Size / Geography / Industry:Revenue: $5 million - $50 millionEBITDA: $2 million - $10 millionGeography: United States and CanadaIndustries: B2B Services, B2C and Residential Services, Multi-Unit Consumer/Franchisees, Contract and Niche ManufacturersTransaction Profile:Majority control transactionsRecapitalizations and/or growth equityParticular focus on founder or family-owned businesses, although open to corporate divestitures, private equity-owned businesses and…

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Clove Capital

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Clove Capital is a private investment platform focused on lower middle market healthcare services businesses. The firm pursues a deal-by-deal acquisition strategy, partnering with founder-led operators across fragmented, high-growth verticals within healthcare services. Clove Capital's approach centers on preserving what already works — retaining the operational culture and leadership that built these businesses rather than imposing wholesale change post-acquisition. The team brings a combination of institutional private equity and investment banking experience alongside hands-on operating…

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Golden Primera Inc

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Established in 2022, Golden Primera began as a single-family office focused on real estate investments, with projects in the United States and Southeast Asia. Today, it is expanding beyond real estate to build a diversified global portfolio. Leveraging the family’s operational expertise, global networks, and strong capital base, Golden Primera targets strategic acquisitions and turnaround opportunities in high-potential sectors.

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Steven Hirsch

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I am a mid-career investment professional with ~15 years of experience across private equity, management consulting and operational roles. I am a hands-on, results-oriented leader with substantial experience partnering with management teams, identifying and executing portfolio company improvement initiatives and leading deal evaluation and execution.

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Convex Capital Group

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CCG is a holding company formed to acquire and operate a lower middle market companies with initial enterprise values between $25 and $100 million. We have a long-term hold preference with specific interests in distribution, business services, manufacturing, industrial services, and financial services.

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Iron Keel Capital

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Iron Keel Capital is a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas, specializing in acquiring founder and family-owned businesses within the state. The firm invests its own capital in each acquisition, focusing on established service businesses. Iron Keel Capital's strategy involves maintaining and growing these companies, ensuring long-term success and stability. By acting as principals rather than brokers, they emphasize confidentiality and a direct approach in their transactions. Their investment focus is primarily on strategic acquisitions that align with their growth objectives.

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Edelman Capital Holdings

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Edelman Capital Holdings is a privately owned investment company dedicated to enhancing lives and transforming business communities through strategic investments. As a distinguished capital holding company, Edelman Capital leverages its management expertise and financial acumen to drive strategic investments and optimize portfolio performance. With a focus on strategic investments, the company manages a diverse portfolio across various sectors, employing around 1,000 professionals globally. Edelman Capital's commitment to excellence and strategic growth positions it as a leader in the…

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Latigo Holdings, LLC

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Latigo Holdings is a Dallas, TX-based independent sponsor focusing on businesses that make, maintain, supply and distribute across the industrial services and manufacturing ecosystem—spanning niche manufacturers, capital equipment service providers, consumables & component suppliers, and value-add distributors. Latigo was founded by Drew Nicholas—a seasoned investor and operator with over a decade of experience across private equity, investment banking, and corporate development—who has completed more than 20+ transactions as a principal investor, totaling ~$4.7bn TEV.Most recently…

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OGH Holdings LLC

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OGH Holdings is a privately held company focused on acquiring and growing B2B companies. We invest in manufacturing and service businesses with strong customer relationships, recurring demand, and defensible niche positions. Our approach emphasizes long-term ownership, operational improvement, and continuity for employees and customers rather than short term financial engineering.The principals have backgrounds in financial markets with experience operating industrial manufacturing businesses. We actively manage our portfolio companies and bring hands on operational support, pricing…

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31 Capital Advisors

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We operate as a team knowing every business is different and has unique needs. We are direct lenders but understand our solution is not always the best for your business. Our partners are former Business Owners / CFO’s, Bankers and Accounting Professionals with real world experience in debt load, debt structure and cash flow analysis. Due diligence and a large network of lenders provides access to every type of funding that may be required. We are here from start to finish providing all the options necessary to keep your business healthy and moving forward.

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Presidio Park Group, LLC

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Presidio Park Group is led by Grace Chen, a former founder (exited), CFO, and investor (at Summit Partners), and Colin Bourdin, a former operator and investor (at TPG). As an independent sponsor, we are looking to to acquire one or more mission-driven companies that we plan to hold for the long-term. We provide flexible exit opportunities to founders, whether that means continuing to operate the company or stepping away from day to day operations. Our investors are former or current executives (including Asurion, Datacor, and York Risk Services) who will advise on investing and operating…

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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 1,343 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 1,343 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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