Top Diversified Financials Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,032

Active Firms

20,981

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

California 12%

Texas 9%

New York 8%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

Focus: Acquiring One Business | Capital Source: Investor-Backed or Self-Funded | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

AEC Succession

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Jean-Louis Bramwell is an operator-focused buyer actively acquiring businesses in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry across Canada. As current President of a door hardware consultancy serving projects nationwide, he brings deep operational credibility and strong connections throughout the AEC community. Jean-Louis is seeking a legacy business to own and operate, with a commitment to long-term stewardship rather than passive investment.

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Myna Bird, LLC

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Business Development professional with decades of management and leadership experience. 22 Year retired US Air Force veteran, Instructor Pilot. Searching for opportunities to leverage background, experience, and Cornell MBA business acumen for SMB acquisitions with impact.

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Palmetto & Pine

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Palmetto & Pine is a search fund backed by committed institutional investors who have collectively invested in 150+ operating companies. Our founder, Alex Pham, is an operator and investor with 12+ years of experience across operational leadership roles, private equity, and M&A. His industry experience has been in water/wastewater utilities and software.We are focused on acquiring in the following industries: (1) water treatment and services (residential, commercial, and industrial), (2) outsourced operations & maintenance for water systems, or (3) vertical SaaS.

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Maiden Lane LLC

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Maiden Lane LLC is an investment vehicle focused on acquiring small to medium sized businesses ($3-30m in sales, $0.5-5m in EBITDA). Our objective is to find stable businesses that can benefit from entrepreneurial ownership. Our goal is to find businesses that we can grow, not under-invest in to bleed it for cash flow. In terms of management, our preference would be to retain all your employees, not reduce headcount upon assuming ownership. We are looking for situations where a number of the following are present: having a motivated seller, concentrated ownership (we would prefer to…

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Weaver Lake Capital

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Weaver Lake Capital is a search fund based out of Pennsylvania focused on small to medium-sized businesses. We are seeking to partner with an exceptional company to fund the next stage of growth. We have a broad mandate from an industry and geography perspective, with a focus on business services, IT services, and industrials. We work closely with our portfolio companies after acquisition to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.The founder of Weaver Lake Capita, Lewin Xue, is a seasoned investment professional. He as previously in middle market private equity. He has completed multiple…

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William Bonner

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Acquiring a DFW-based trade school or TMA (truck-mounted attenuator) rental company serving road construction and work-zone traffic control — steady business to business revenue, recurring contracts, growing demand, steady staff.

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Boardly

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NYC owner-operator, 20+ years in Manhattan real estate asset management and brokerage (Asset Manager at Milstein). Acquiring an established business, $1M-$5M revenue, NYC/tri-state metro or genuinely remote-operable. SBA-financeable, 6-12 month close, 7+ year hold. Operator, not financial buyer.

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Treadstone Capital Advisors

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I am a Harvard MBA, entrepreneur and long time real estate executive, having served in C-level positions in two publicly traded REITs and one private real estate fund. I have co-founded two startups.

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Mile 12 Group

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+ Mile-12 Group is an independent investment firm operating with committed capital from a broad range of investors+ Mile-12 LP base includes 5 institutional PE funds and 4 Family Offices with ~$1.5bn in cumulative AUM+ We are looking for businesses to own and operate either in partnership with the founder or a founder looking to retire and transition out of the business+ We are primarily focused on Tech-Enabled Business Service and/or software firms with $1mm+ in annual EBITDA and/or $4mm+ in ARR.+ Mostly focused on the East Coast (Mid-Atlantic and South-East) of the United States

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Castle Pines Capital Partners

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Castle Pines Capital Partners is a boutique private equity firm based in Denver, Colorado, dedicated to strategic investments and long-term value creation. The firm specializes in acquiring and operating single, privately held U.S.-based companies, focusing on significant growth through active partnerships. With a commitment to identifying unique investment opportunities, Castle Pines Capital Partners leverages its expertise to work closely with executive leadership teams, aiming to enhance operational efficiencies and drive value. Their strategic approach is designed to foster sustainable…

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Divia Family Partners

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Divia Family Partners is focused on acquiring and personally operating a single outstanding business. Unlike traditional private equity funds or family offices, Divia Family Partners operates independently with a unique approach that emphasizes long-term investments without forced exit timelines. This strategy allows businesses to grow naturally and sustainably, supported by a network of long-term investors and entrepreneurs across various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, services, and software. The firm is committed to legacy-minded capital.

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Ryan Marks

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Finance executive with 15 years of experience in the areas of strategic and capital planning, mergers and acquisitions, operational performance improvement, and cross-functional project leadership. Demonstrated experience operating across diverse organizational environments, including early-stage startups and private equity-backed companies.

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Alpha Heritage Ventures

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Alpha Heritage Ventures LLC is a small business acquisition firm dedicated to supporting the acquisition process of one local, small-to-medium-sized business. Founded in 2025, the firm strives to own and operate a single, established business. Alpha Heritage is not a strategic buyer or private equity firm; instead, it aims to invest in and grow the target business from its current state. The firm is particularly interested in businesses where the owner is looking to transition leadership through a personalized sale, with a focus on generational family businesses. With a local focus and…

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Rich Bertone

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Accredited Investor Seeking deal closure 2026–mid-2027About me: I'm a former Amazon and Microsoft Account Executive and I'm ready to do something different. I want to grow an existing business, work on things I control, and actually deploy capital toward something tangible before retirement.What I'm hunting for:B2B SaaS — recurring revenue, demonstrated unit economics, absentee-friendly, ideally $1–3M asking price range. Specialty distribution & established services — profitable, repeatable, semi-absentee. HVAC, industrial MRO, specialty supply, specialty transportation. etc.…

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WizCo Solutions

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Here’s the final version:Who I am: I’ve spent 20 years inside large organizations — Capital One, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac — figuring out why smart companies make slow decisions. That work turned into a consulting practice. I now work as a fractional CAIO and CPO helping companies make better decisions faster. I know how to read an organization quickly and I know what breaks when leadership changes.What I’m looking for: A profitable business with a real operator or team already running it. I buy based on cash flow quality and operator independence, not sector familiarity. If the…

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TJP Holdings

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Individual investor with 23 years of financial and capital markets experience. I’m leaving the industry and seeking to use my personal capital to acquire and operate a well respected and profitable small business.

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Aeonwell Capital

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Aeonwell Capital is a family office with long-term investment orientation, providing permanent equity to enduring, compounding investment opportunities. We look forward to partnering with established, growing businesses with recurring revenue, healthy profitability ($1-$3M EBITDA) and happy customers.

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Arkrite Investments

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I am a self-funded searcher and former Navy SEAL looking for a long-standing service business in the PNW with an excellent reputation and an owner who cares deeply about their legacy. My goal is to be a steady, long-term successor who honors what’s been built, supports the team, and carries the business into its next chapter with humility, discipline, and genuine commitment.

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Gabriel Hamelin

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Individual buyer with 6 years of M&A experience in investment banking and private equity in Montreal. I’m actively looking to acquire a business with $500K–$1M in EBITDA. I bring financial expertise, long-term mindset and never-ending energy to ensure a smooth transition and preserve the seller’s legacy.

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Grove Oaks Capital

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Grove Oaks Capital is a private investment partnership focused on acquiring and operating a single, privately owned business in the lower middle market space. We will assume an active role in day-to-day management with a long-term focus. GOC is backed by a diverse group of investors, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, and institutional investors.

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Firms in the Diversified Financials Search Funds 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 Financials Search Funds is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 Diversified Financials 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 1,032 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Diversified Financials.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Diversified Financials Search Funds directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Diversified Financials, 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 Search Funds with experience in Diversified Financials, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,032 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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