Top Diversified Chemicals Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

809

Active Firms

26,038

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$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

Queens Court Capital

9 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Queens Court is a private investment firm with a track record of success in building championship-winning companies across multiple proprietary platforms.Queens Court is an “operator-first” investment firm, and we have built companies and organizations at the founder level with entrepreneurial DNA in our heritage.The Queens Court team specializes in providing creative capital solutions to complex special situations. We specialize in time-of-essence transactions where speed and certainty of close are paramount.We provide capital, financial expertise, and deep operating experience to…

Recent Transactions

View All

Mar 2023 Acquired Pet Resort Hosp. Group
Sep 2022 Acquired APS Innovations
Dec 2021 Invested in POW Interactive Holdings
Apr 2020 Acquired HairCuttery Family of Brands

Lavelle Investments

7 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Lavelle Investments is a family investment firm that supports businesses transitioning to the next phase of growth.We understand the importance of maintaining a company's reputation and culture, and we focus on preserving the family-feel that has been instrumental in building customer satisfaction and employee support over the years.With experience as both operators and investors, we bring robust analytical support to help the team drive sustainable, long-term growth and continued success.

Recent Transactions

View All

Jan 2022 Invested in Various Early-Stage Seed Investments
Aug 2021 Acquired Bolt-On Investment: Dental Practice Management
Jul 2021 Invested in Veterinary Services Company
Mar 2021 Acquired Bolt-On Investment: Dental Practice Management

Tyrian Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Tyrian Capital is a private equity firm investing in companies and management teams throughout the United States. Our unique network of capital sources, industry experts and strategic professionals help build great businesses for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Recent Transactions

View All

Aug 2023 Acquired Veridiam
Aug 2023 Acquired EWS
Aug 2023 Acquired Crane Aircraft Partners
Aug 2023 Acquired Symphony

Bassett Creek Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Bassett Creek Capital makes equity investments in lower-middle market companies, typically at a critical inflection point in the business. The Bassett Creek team has completed 76 investments, invested over $10.0 billion of capital and has over 100 years of combined private equity experience.We are a private capital partner for business owners who want to harness the power of cultural connectivity and entrepreneurial grit to reach the next level of growth. Our team is a trusted partner, ally and advisor for management teams who are passionate about meaningful growth achieved through low-ego…

Recent Transactions

View All

Jun 2022 Invested in Bassett Creek Services
Nov 2021 Acquired DRP Restoration
Sep 2020 Acquired Baxter
Dec 2019 Acquired Cornerstone Renovation

Stallion Finance

6 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Stallion Finance ("Horses not Unicorns") is a private equity firm that invests in and acquires small businesses with the goal of growing them through predefined strategic improvement initiatives. Our team of professional entrepreneurs utilize both private equity investment and hands-on operating expertise, to design and implement our proven operating playbook. We target tenured (no start-ups) companies generating between $0.5mm to $5mm of EBITDA. While we are industry agnostic, we have a particular focus on internet based, software or technology companies that are generating…

Recent Transactions

View All

May 2019 Advised InStride on an investment from The Rise Fund
Nov 2018 Invested in Sweet Lady Jane, Inc.
May 2014 Invested in Sweet Lady Jane, Inc.
Apr 2010 Invested in Octet Finance (USA)

Lake Street Capital Partners, LP

5 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Lake Street Capital Partners is a private equity fund focused on making direct control, large minority, and co-investments in lower middle market companies across North America (with a primary focus on the U.S.). We specifically focus on identifying attractive founder and family-owned companies poised for growth. Our mission is to provide these underserved companies and their owners with access to differentiated capital in order to facilitate transactions of various types, such as control investments, recapitalizations, management buyouts, or strategic growth investments.

Recent Transactions

View All

Jun 2025 Acquired St Croix Concrete
Jun 2025 Acquired Choufani & Bailey Roofing and Restoration
Aug 2024 Acquired Concrete Science
Aug 2024 Acquired MD Concrete

Stop Browsing. Start Transacting.

Join 20,000+ members who source deals, connect with counterparties, and close transactions on Axial.

Get Started Today

Proviso Capital

5 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Founded in 2014, Proviso seeks to provide capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leaders that want to take the firm to the next level.We seek established businesses with experienced management teams and a solid operating history with hyper growth potential. Our target portfolio companies have been operating for at least 3 years and have positive earnings. They have revenue between $5mm and $50mm. Proviso is industry agnostic.

Recent Transactions

View All

Feb 2025 Acquired Select Assets of Phillips Enterprises
Dec 2021 Acquired Taylor Studios, Inc.
May 2021 Acquired Merchandising Partners LLC
Nov 2018 Acquired Algiere Construction Services Inc.

Kairos Capital Group

5 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

About:Kairos Companies is a firm established in 2018 dedicated to owning and operating family-owned businesses across the United States. At Kairos, we take pride in providing creative solutions for business owners in need of a transition. Beyond the initial transaction, Kairos constantly strives to provide the best home for our businesses. With an indefinite investment horizon, Kairos acts as a family for our companies: nurturing growth, mentoring managers, and maintaining the outstanding legacy of the founding family.The Greeks had two words for time: “chronos” and…

Recent Transactions

View All

Aug 2019 Acquired Clements Environmental Services
Jun 2019 Acquired A-1 Saw & Tool
May 2019 Acquired Farr's Custom Carbide
Mar 2019 Acquired Daily Saw Service

Pine Investments

4 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Pine Investments is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

Recent Transactions

View All

Jul 2017 Invested in Georgia Behavioral Health Professionals
Jan 2013 Acquired Anxiety and Stress Management Institute
Mar 2007 Invested in Smyrna Pscychietry
Oct 2005 Acquired Personal Recovery Network

Chelsea Square Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

We are a fundless sponsor based out of New York City that invests in services, distribution and manufacturing businesses below $10 million in transaction value. We are open to owner operator transactions, partnership deals, or deals requiring full management replacements (which we accomplish by placing operators from our proprietary network). To date, we have closed 4 transactions and look to close 2-3 a year going forward. Our main talents are institutionalizing people, processes and systems and focusing on areas for longer term growth as we look to build out solid organizations to scale.

Recent Transactions

View All

Jan 2025 Acquired Rescue Cesspool & Drain
Jan 2023 Acquired US Restoration
Jan 2022 Acquired Peliguard

West Allen Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

West Allen Capital is a private equity firm supported by family office capital that makes control equity investments in family owned businesses in the lower middle market between $2 and $5mm of EBITDA. We seek to partner with strong management teams to generate systematic growth for our portfolio companies and create value for our investors.

Recent Transactions

View All

Aug 2023 Acquired Ruscoe
Aug 2023 Acquired Stealth Manufacturing Inc.
Oct 2018 Acquired M&RR

Monroe Street Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Based in Chicago, IL, MSP is an operationally focused investment firm formed to acquire family and founder-runbusinesses across the business services, niche manufacturing, and industrial sectors with EBITDAbetween $2MM-$10MM. Since its inception in 2022, MSP has completed seven acquisitions (three platforms and fouradd-on investments) across various of our target industries.

Recent Transactions

View All

Jun 2024 Acquired American Roadway Logistics
Aug 2023 Acquired Brandito
Feb 2023 Acquired Vigilnet

Dark Alpha Capital LLC

3 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

At Dark Alpha, our investment strategy revolves around acquiring and enhancing cash-generating companies within select sectors. As a nascent entity, we prioritize industries with significant growth potential including manufacturing, business services, health care, aerospace & defense, and industrial services.Thesis-Driven Investment StrategyOur in-house industry advisors identify industries poised for disruptive growth by studying macroeconomic factors, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. The selected thesis is further substantiated by examining industry reports,…

Recent Transactions

View All

May 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
Nov 2020 Acquired Confidential Company
May 2020 Acquired Blackbox Systems and Technologies LLC

Thoroughbred

3 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Thoroughbred is a Denver-based private equity sponsor providing capital and creativity to support relentlessly driven management teams. We partner with lower middle market companies, offering operational expertise, strategic insight, and valuable relationships to build enduring businesses. We leverage our experience as both operators and investors to be effective partners, knowing when to step up and when to step back, empowering management to create exceptional value.

Recent Transactions

View All

Aug 2022 Invested in Oxbow Crush
Sep 2020 Invested in Redeux Energy
Aug 2020 Invested in Willow Glen Terminal

Fox River Capital LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Fox River Capital is led by Jason Salisbury, Managing Partner and a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of success in engineering sales, industrial services, and business ownership. Jason’s extensive experience includes founding, growing, and successfully exiting a company, as well as managing operations and sales for high-performing industrial businesses. His hands-on approach and strategic vision drive Fox River Capital’s mission to create lasting value for all stakeholders.Backed by a group of established business leaders who own and manage substantial companies, we…

Recent Transactions

View All

Aug 2025 Acquired Dehumidifier Corporation of America
Dec 2024 Acquired Becker Boiler

Dekos Capital

2 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Dekos Capital Management LLC is a privately held Texas-based investment firm. The firm’s founders have significant experience as private equity, investment banking and operating executives and are partnered with institutional investors to invest in strategically viable middle-market businesses.

Recent Transactions

View All

Mar 2024 Acquired Achieve Accreditation
Jan 2024 Acquired Shear Drive Group

Navaid Equity Partners, LP

2 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Navaid Equity Partners is a private equity firm founded to provide companies, executives, employees and their stakeholders navigational support through turbulent financial and operational headwinds created by economic, industry, and technology disruptions.We take an entrepreneurial and flexible investment approach We look to invest in complex and special situations We provide both financial and intellectual capital to support companies We focus on investments in small to medium sized companies with revenue up to $500 million and EBITDA from unprofitable, nominal, and positive but not…

Recent Transactions

View All

Nov 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Jul 2023 Invested in AdGraphics.us

Paisley Capital

2 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Paisley Capital is a private investment partnership between two experienced operating and finance professionals. Paisley invests in small- to medium-sized businesses located in the upper Midwest.

Recent Transactions

View All

Dec 2020 Acquired Intelligere, Inc.
Jan 2011 Invested in Plastic Resource

EGB Capital Inc.

2 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

As Managing Partner of EGB Capital Inc. I lead the acquisition of manufacturing and distribution companies. EGB Capital focuses on identifying strategic opportunities, driving operational excellence, and creating long-term value with newly acquired companies.With dual master's degrees—Master of Global Management and MBA—and a Governance Essentials certification from the University of Toronto, I bring a unique blend of global business acumen and governance expertise. My leadership journey spans diverse industries and regions, including Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe, equipping me with…

Recent Transactions

View All

May 2025 Acquired Urist Cosmetics Inc.
Feb 2024 Acquired Central Valley Glass

Avita Holdings

2 Total Closed Deals

View Full Profile

Avita Holdings is a veteran-led micro family office that specializes in acquiring and nurturing small businesses. With a focus on operational excellence and long-term growth, Avita Holdings is dedicated to building a lasting legacy through purposeful ownership. The firm emphasizes honoring the founders of acquired businesses and aims to continue their legacy while also serving as a learning environment for the founder's children. Based in San Diego, California, Avita Holdings is committed to developing complementary ventures that align with its core values.

Recent Transactions

View All

Jan 2026 Acquired Cue the Magic
Jan 2026 Acquired The Event Vibe

Firms in the Diversified Chemicals 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 Diversified Chemicals 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.

Relevant Materials 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 809 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Materials.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Diversified Chemicals Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Materials, 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 Materials, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 809 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 Diversified Chemicals Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

Top Diversified Chemicals Independent Sponsors

Axial Insights

Stop Browsing. Start Transacting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Let us curate Relevant Introductions.

Companies sold using Axial Advisor Finder:

Get Introduced to the Right Advisors

You’re All Set

We've Received Your Request