Top Education Services Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

962

Active Firms

26,432

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

Runway Holdings

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Hey i'm Matt Stein, VP of Business Development at Runway Holdings. Runway Holdings is a Toronto based permanent capital investment partnership. We invest our own capital to acquire mission critical business built to withstand the test of time. We have no fund, no LPs, and no exit timelines. A unicorn buyer with patient capital committed to doing right by the owners, communities, and legacies we partner with.

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Delvern Capital Investments, LLC

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Delvern Capital is a Charlotte-based private investment firm specializing in acquiring founder-owned businesses in the U.S.At Delvern Capital, we understand how important your business is to you and your employees. We also know the decision to sell your business is incredibly difficult. You’ve spent a great deal of time, money, and energy building your business from the ground up.Our mission is to be a dedicated partner to management teams and employees that have been instrumental in building successful companies.

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Harbor Street Capital LLC

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At Harbor Street Capital our mission is simple - to acquire a great American company and continue the seller's legacy. As founders with a family history of entrepreneurship, we, too, know the sweat, the passion, and the unwavering commitment it takes to build something from scratch. We are not a private equity firm seeking short-term profits at the expense of employees and the communities they serve. We are operators and entrepreneurs that will safeguard the essence of your legacy. Together, we'll build upon this strong foundation, propelling your company to even greater heights.

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NorthCrest Capital

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NorthCrest Capital is the investment vehicle of founder Kevin Laleyan and is supported by a team of entrepreneurs and investors focused on acquiring one business to personally operate and grow. We are here to provide a succession plan to an owner/operator who cares about the future of their business. Our goal is to work with an owner to structure a transaction that preserves your business legacy. We will assume day-to-day company management creating value for the seller, employees, and community.

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ClearPort Capital

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20+ years in commercial real estate (acquisitions, development, leasing, management), preceded by business development roles at publicly traded tech and media companies including Expedia and Live Nation. I also grew an acquired CRE blog into a multi-city publication (5x readers, 8x revenue) before exiting. I now represent equity partners acquiring an established, Southern California-operable business with recurring revenue and an existing customer base, ideally in equipment rental or services to commercial clients like schools and government. Target purchase price up to $12 million, able to…

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BluePlus Co

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We are an operator-minded buyer seeking to acquire and actively lead a small service-based business. Our primary areas of interest include government contracting, professional services, staffing, training, IT/cyber, program support, and related B2B services. We bring nearly two decades of hands-on experience in government contracting, with a focus on the work that matters most in smaller service businesses: leading teams, managing client relationships, overseeing contract delivery, supporting proposals and recompetes, coordinating staffing needs, protecting customer trust, and keeping…

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Brunstetter Capital

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I am an experienced operator who has acquired and managed a business previously. Well capitalized personally and via debt and equity investor relationships. I'm looking for the next opportunity. Industry agnostic.

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Good Ground

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Good Ground was founded in 2013 to source, acquire, develop and consult on multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, industrial and out of home media assets, often partnering with and investing alongside select sponsors with local and asset-specific expertise. We bring strong data science tools, underwriting, project management and capital raising abilities to each of our projects and partnerships.We also actively invest in, advise and provide consulting services to early stage technology companies, with a focus on proptech. Over the years, we have been lucky enough to build strong relationships…

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84|90

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84|90 is an investment, partnership, and philanthropy platform at the intersection of health, manufacturing and community.We back founders and operators we believe in, acquire and build businesses worth building, and direct time and capital toward initiatives that create real impact in the communities and sectors we care about.We work with people where we can go deep — founders, operators, and institutions focused on doing something that matters. If that describes you, we'd welcome the conversation.

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Strive Holdings

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Strive Holdings is a technology-driven holding company bringing a modern, operational approach to micro-cap and lower middle market buyouts. We are family-officed financed and built through flexible platform roll-ups and long-term holds, acquiring established owner-operated businesses where technology, operational execution, and people unlock meaningful value. Full acquisitions or equity rollovers. Founder-friendly. We move with convictionTransaction Size: $3M – $50M | EBITDA: $1M – $5M | Nationwide | Control AcquisitionsIndustries: Services, Distribution,…

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Jason Pello

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Former public company (NYSE: NRDY) CFO who took a tutoring startup through a $1.7B de-SPAC IPO, doubled revenue and delivered EBITDA profitability. Twenty-four years of progressive experience spanning public companies, VC/PE-backed environments, and Big 4 public accounting. Proven ability to navigate capital markets, exhibit innovative thinking, shape strategy, and consistently execute at a high level. Actively looking to acquire a business.

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Timberview Capital

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Timberview Capital helps busy professionals to create new paths toward financial independence by investing alongside us in Real Estate.We started as a small group of physicians investing together. Today, our network has grown exponentially because busy professionals need solid wealth-building investments that reliably replace their active income with passive income.

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RHT Growth Partners

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RHT Growth Partners is a Chicago-based investment firm backed by committed institutional equity capital that's focused on acquiring B2B services and tech-enabled services businesses in the lower-middle market. Website: https://rhtgrowthpartners.com/

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1785 Capital Partners, LLC

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Independent sponsor with over 30 years of financial services experience and who cofounded a large independent auto finance company. Focused on financial services, business services, light manufacturing and value-added distribution.

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Thomas Investments, LLC

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•We focus on partnering with owners in the lower middle market of the U.S.•Southeast and Mid-Atlantic geography.•We are dedicated partners that offer flexible structures. •We are active partners INVESTMENT CRITERIA$3 – $10MM of EBITDAPrivately held businessesMajority investmentsStrong management

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Perservera

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Perservera is a private equity firm that specializes in building and acquiring cash-flowing businesses. The firm is committed to partnering with kind people and upholding lasting values in its business operations. With a focus on sustainable growth and value creation, Perservera seeks to invest in businesses that align with its core principles, ensuring long-term success and stability. The firm operates from its headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah and is dedicated to fostering strong, value-driven partnerships.

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Prontask

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Vice President of Operations for a growth stage climate tech company. Former principal at a top management consulting firm. Looking for strategic acquisition of small to midsize businesses looking to transition ownership.

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Converge Health Partners

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Converge Health Partners is an independent sponsor with a specific sector focus and two founders with a recent exit. We have spent the last 10 years targeting, analyzing, and improving niche healthcare assets within institutional investment/M&A environments. Through the 450+ engagements and deals we have evaluated, we have honed a robust approach and set of tools that refine acquisition criteria and accelerate value creation. Our experience has given us a uniquely broad and strong network of clients and senior leaders that we will leverage into future deals. We are now bringing these together…

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400000

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We are a team of experienced operators and investors. Each partner has 10+ years in McKinsey, private equity, venture capital, and family offices. Lucas previously ran a 600-bus public transport company with 2,500 employees and led turnarounds across more than a dozen businesses. His partner has raised multiple investment rounds for companies across different sectors and built deep expertise in capital allocation, governance, and scaling. We are fully capitalized, SBA-ready, and focused on smooth transitions and disciplined long-term ownership.

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Kotak Capital

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We have been actively acquiring businesses and assets on behalf of our investors into emerging and developed economies across the globe. We actively engage with sellers and their advisors in terms of opportunities which makes a serious and strategic fit for our investors.

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Firms in the Education 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 Education 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 Consumer 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 962 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Consumer Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Education Services Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Consumer 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 Consumer Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 962 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 Education Services Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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