Top Diversified Support Services Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,432

Active Firms

32,404

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

Grove Mountain Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Based in Atlanta, GA and founded in 2020, Grove Mountain Partners is a private equity firm investing in lower middle market home service companies and specialty business service companies, generally with annual revenues between $15-200 million. We are long-term and relationship-focused, possess deep sector domain expertise, and are comprised of operators rather than financiers. Our primary mission is to build great companies.

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May 2025 Acquired Team First Plumbing
Dec 2023 Acquired Service Country
Nov 2023 Acquired Hills Distribution
Dec 2021 Acquired Central States Paving and Concrete

Stony Brook Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Stony Brook Partners is a Boston-based holding company that acquires and builds lower middle market, service-oriented businesses. We partner with founders and operators preparing to transition or scale. We are entrepreneurs first, investors second. We have been owner-operators ourselves, so we structure deals around what matters to owners, move quickly, and close cleanly.If you are an owner thinking about what comes next, or an advisor to business owners considering a transition, we would welcome a conversation.

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Apr 2023 Acquired Cruise Travel Accessories Company
Feb 2023 Acquired Children's Book Publisher
Sep 2022 Acquired Car Care & Detailing Products Company
Jun 2022 Acquired Nursery and Baby Accessory Company

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC.

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.

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May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Aug 2023 Acquired Traffic & Mobility Consultants

Geneva Glen Capital

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Founded in 2010, Geneva Glen Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm that invests in proven private companies with leading market positions, significant growth potential, and stable cash flows. GGC makes control investments and targets companies headquartered in the U.S. or Canada with EBITDA between $2 million and $20 million. The firm works closely with management teams to establish and execute on a clearly defined value creation and growth plan. The principals of GGC have extensive private equity experience and capital backing from family offices and other institutional investors…

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Mar 2018 Acquired EZ Shipper Racks
Jun 2016 Invested in Dianne's Fine Desserts
Jun 2016 Invested in Southeastern Home Health Services
Dec 2012 Invested in Playtime

Lowe Capital Management LLC

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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About UsLowe Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in and actively managing U.S. based companies in the lower-middle market. We believe in investing in quality, growth-oriented platforms and partnering with strong management teams to create long-term value both organically and through add-on acquisitions.We tailor deal structuring to the seller’s and business’ needs and commit to an efficient and discrete diligence process to ensure minimal disruptions to daily operations. We look to transition the ownership of the business in a seamless and constructive…

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Apr 2025 Acquired Performance Insulation Contractors, Inc.
Aug 2023 Acquired Anchor Scaffolding
Jul 2023 Acquired Gastonia Pipe, Boiler, Duct & Insulation Inc.
Jun 2021 Acquired East Coast Rigging & Scaffolding

Fairchild Capital Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Fairchild Capital PartnersFairchild Capital Partners, LLC is a Buffalo, NY-based private equity firm focused on investing in companies that operate in the middle-market and lower middle-market. Fairchild seeks to partner with companies typically generating revenues between $5 million and $75 million led by strong, entrepreneurial management teams, providing capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, family transitions, estate planning, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, and growth and expansion. Visit www.fairchildcapitalpartners.com for additional information.

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Aug 2021 Acquired Package Design & Supply
Aug 2021 Acquired Diversified Manufacturing
Nov 2020 Acquired Caitec Inc
Nov 2019 Acquired Sidco Filter

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Northwinds Services Group

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Northwinds Services Group is a specialized platform in the HVAC and plumbing services industry. It is dedicated to helping business owners enhance and preserve the value of their existing businesses. The company focuses on investing in partner companies within the HVAC and plumbing sectors, providing them with the necessary training and resources to foster growth and improve service delivery. As a private equity-backed platform, Northwinds Services Group aims to achieve operational excellence and expand its reach through strategic partnerships with local HVAC and plumbing brands. With a…

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Jan 2026 Acquired All-Temp Systems Mechanical
Jan 2025 Acquired AP Plumbing
May 2024 Acquired B&L Ott Heating & Air Conditioning
May 2024 Acquired Arctic Bear Plumbing, Heating & Air

Theatre Capital

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Theatre Capital is a holding company dedicated to transformative growth investments in technology companies. With a focus on acquiring and developing tech-based businesses, Theatre Capital specializes in software and tech-enabled services. Over the past two decades, the company has made over 50 investments, showcasing its commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the technology sector. Theatre Capital's strategic approach and extensive portfolio underline its position as a significant player in the tech investment landscape.

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Dec 2025 Acquired Allpaid
Dec 2025 Acquired Draup
Dec 2025 Acquired CMIT Solutions
Dec 2025 Acquired Association Analytics

DFM Operating Partners

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DFM Operating Partners is an operator-led acquisition and management platform focused on lower middle-market businesses. The firm specializes in identifying companies where operational complexity may obscure underlying value and works closely with management teams to enhance performance and drive long-term value creation. With more than 25 years of experience leading private equity-backed businesses as a CEO and Executive Chairman, Founder & Managing Partner Daniel Muth focuses on acquiring and leading industrial, manufacturing, business services, andand select consumer companies…

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May 2023 Invested in FB Solutions Group
Jun 2021 Invested in T-Bev
Feb 2017 Invested in Van Law Food Products
Jun 2004 Invested in International Fiber Corporation

Regent Advisors

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Regent Advisors Investments is a private equity firm focused on middle market industrial technology, healthcare services, and business services companies. Our experience as operating executives gives us a unique perspective and capability to create value partnering with middle market companies.We target control and non-control investments in middle market industrial technology, healthcare services and business services companies. We are flexible and accommodating regarding company size, recent financial performance and deal structure.Our goal is to do “good deals with good people.” Our…

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Jun 2019 Acquired Healthcare Consulting Company
Aug 2014 Invested in ScribeAmerica
May 2011 Invested in FineLine Technologies
Jun 2008 Invested in Royall & Co.

FCAP Investors Pte. Ltd.

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Focused on M&A and equity investments across manufacturing and software sectors, with particular emphasis on global opportunities in the data center and power equipment value chains. Experienced in privatizations, long-term equity investments, corporate acquisitions, and group carve-outs, with a strong understanding of complex deal structures and long-term industrial value creation.

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Feb 2026 Acquired iSoftStone
Feb 2026 Acquired JST Power Equipment
Feb 2026 Acquired LuxVisions
Feb 2026 Acquired Kingsoft Cloud

Confluence Healthcare Partners, LLC

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Confluence Healthcare Partners is a growth equity group focused exclusively on the healthcare services market with an emphasis on lower middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leading providers and companies in sectors of healthcare services where we can provide a combination of operational expertise and financial backing to accelerate growth. We help our partner companies expand into new geographies and service lines and grow through strategic collaboration and acquisitions. In many cases, we will be the transitional capital and partner that allows these companies to grow…

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Dec 2024 Acquired Groth Pain & Spine
Aug 2023 Invested in C3HealthcareRx
Aug 2023 Invested in Quinsite
May 2022 Invested in MATCHWELL

Gordon Equities

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Gordon Equities is an independent private equity investment firm in Texas focused on partnering with lower middle-market and founder-led businesses across industrial manufacturing, equipment rental, multi-family development and media. Established in 1985, the firm was founded to manage the investments of the Roberts and McHaney families. The company is led by Stephen McHaney who has years of experience on both the buy and sell side. We pride ourselves on negotiating fair transactions and not losing sight of the fact that the seller and management are often our partners after…

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Sep 2022 Invested in Lane Supply, Inc.
Oct 2018 Acquired T.B. Butler
Feb 2015 Invested in Pro Star Rentals
Jun 2012 Acquired ASP Westword LLC

Waterbear Group

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Midwest operator acquiring B2B manufacturing and distribution businesses. Owner-operator succession situations. Indefinite hold periods. Second-time buyer. First platform: three integrated bolt-ons, 12x MOIC exit. What makes us different: Strong capital network – Established relationships with family offices and permanent capital investors; no fundraising delaysNo predetermined exits – Not a fund; indefinite hold periods unless selling creates better outcomes for the business long termStandalone underwriting – Each deal is evaluated on its own merits, not portfolio diversification…

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Jul 2025 Acquired Portraits Plus
Jun 2025 Acquired Picture This Photography
Jul 2023 Acquired Image Group Photography
Jan 2020 Acquired Empire Photography

Mehshah Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Mehshah Capital is an independent sponsor primarily focused on healthcare services, digital health, healthcare IT, pharma services and business services investments. The firm was founded by a seasoned healthcare services investor with nearly a decade of healthcare investing experience and over an additional decade of healthcare investment banking experience.

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Dec 2024 Invested in Frontier Direct Care
Jul 2023 Invested in Persimmon
Feb 2023 Invested in GoTu
Oct 2018 Invested in DirectShifts

Blue Ridge Construction Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Blue Ridge Construction Capital is a building products focused private equity firm investing in family and founder owned businesses that are seeking a collaborative, experienced partner to empower growth.

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Jun 2024 Acquired Banko Overhead Doors, Inc
Aug 2023 Acquired Euro-Wall, LLC
Nov 2022 Acquired Artistic Paver Manufacturing, Inc
Aug 2022 Acquired Matthews-Edge Sand

Rise Run Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Rise Run Capital (“Rise Run”) is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm which invests capital in middle market companies with the following characteristics:Trailing EBITDA of $2 to $10 millionStrong management teamProfitable operationsAttractive and defensible market positionMinimal customer and supplier concentrationsRise Run focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, distribution and logistics, and service companies.

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Nov 2024 Acquired Insurance Claim Adjuster Company
Jun 2023 Acquired Technology-Enabled Literacy Fundraising Company Serving K-12 Schools
Nov 2022 Acquired Organic Dairy – Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Food Production
Dec 2021 Acquired Industrial Manufacturing and Services Company

Golden Spruce Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Golden Spruce Capital (GSC) is a Toronto-based pool of entrepreneurial capital seeking to acquire best-in-class small and medium sized businesses across North America.GSC will make control investments in profitable and stable companies with $3mm – $40mm in revenue and $1mm – $5mm in cash flow (EBITDA).GSC's mandate is flexible; whether it's an owner-operator looking to retire, or an owner-operator looking to de-risk their asset base but continue to run the business, GSC can actively participate in either scenario. They facilitate the opportunity to monetize between 51% - 100%, while…

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Jun 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
Dec 2020 Acquired Confidential Company
Aug 2018 Acquired Knewsales Group

Sea Pine Equity Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Sea Pine invests in lower middle market companies in the service sector. We take controlling positions in our investments and prefer to partner with founders or management teams that are currently in place. Our goal is to provide the capital and other resources necessary to accelerate growth while maintaining the successful culture created by existing management.

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Jul 2026 Acquired Executive Exteriors
Sep 2024 Acquired Hi-Tek Data
May 2024 Acquired Concrete Conservation

Eigen Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Eigen is a lower mid-market investment firm specialized in corporate carve-outs and complex situations. We focus on acquiring (i) non-core business units that no longer fit their corporate parent’s strategy or (ii) somewhat undermanaged private businesses - from breakeven/loss-making situations up to $20m EBITDA.

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Sep 2012 Invested in EndoTool
Oct 2011 Invested in SHARC
Apr 2011 Invested in Plews Edelmann

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Firms in the Diversified Support Services 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 Support Services 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 Business Services 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 1,432 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Business Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Diversified Support Services Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Business Services, 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 Business Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,432 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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