Top Education Services Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,097

Active Firms

19,655

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 13%

Florida 13%

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

Stonebase Capital, LLC

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Stonebase Capital, LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post-acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Vantage Partners TX LLC

7 Total Closed Deals

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Vantage Partners TX LLC is a Houston-based family office focused on acquiring one small to medium sized company in 2022. This family office made seven growth capital investments into young, growing companies over the past three years. Corban Bates, who has led all of their private equity investments, will be the person searching for the company to acquire as well as operating the company post-acquisition.

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Mar 2021 Invested in Wavely DX
Mar 2020 Invested in System Surveyor
Oct 2019 Invested in Bread Man Baking Company
May 2019 Invested in MicroMech

Activus Capital Partners

5 Total Closed Deals

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Activus Capital Partners is a network-driven fund focused on buying and operating small businesses that generate between $5 million to $50 million in revenue. We're backed by professional athletes, entrepreneurial investors, and subject matter experts with deep experience building and growing great companies.Activus is seeking businesses with $1.5mm to $8mm in EBITDA and is primarily focused on Texas, Colorado, and California. Visit www.activuscapital.com to learn more.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Heavenly
Aug 2023 Acquired The Good Earth Garden Center
Aug 2023 Acquired Heat Wave
Aug 2023 Acquired LANDTECH

Fannon Creative

4 Total Closed Deals

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Fannon Creative is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Mar 2023 Acquired Dennis Point Marina & Campground
May 2012 Advised Fannon Fine Printing in its sale to Mt. Royal Printing
Jan 2004 Acquired The Huffman Press
Jan 2002 Acquired Virginia Lithograph

Gate Ventures

2 Total Closed Deals

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Gate Ventures is a strategic finance advisory firm based in Tel-Aviv, providing private placement and M&A advisory services to early and late-stage software and IT services companies, and assisting companies in achieving their financial and strategic goals.Gate provides analysis of the company’s funding options, and identifies and approaches the appropriate investor for the company. Gate maintains significant relationships with its extensive network of investors, based in Israel, Europe and the U.S.A. Gate’s network of investors includes strategic market leaders with true added value,…

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Apr 2023 Advised Supplant on an investment from Sienna
Nov 2022 Advised CoreTigo on an investment from Emerson

MSix Capital Group

2 Total Closed Deals

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MSix Capital Group is a trusted private investment firm with a strong track record and committed capital. We are focus on medium-sized businesses in the US. Join us and work with passionate entrepreneurs and experienced investors ready to ensure your business thrives. Together, let's unlock new growth and create a brighter future.

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Nov 2023 Invested in Collective
Sep 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

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Game 7 Growth

1 Total Closed Deal

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Game 7 Capital II (Growth) is a search fund created by myself and two colleagues, following our successful self-funded acquisition of a company in the US Pacific Northwest. We have raised capital from institutional search investors to identify and acquire up to three separate companies to be managed by the three members of Game 7, with each member responsible for an independent industry focus.

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Aug 2022 Acquired GraffitiCo

CrestLake Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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CrestLake Partners is a private equity firm based out of New York City. The fund is industry agnostic with a preference for targets in the healthcare, educational, and business services sectors. The fund is backed by institutional investors such as WSC, Anacapa, Mirmar, Aspect Investors, and Next Coast Ventures.www.crestlakepartners.com

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May 2023 Acquired Out of the Box Technology

Enda Capital LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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ENDA Capital is a self-funded search fund aiming to buy and operate a US-based small business. Enda is looking for companies in service or manufacturing industries with an annual $1-3M cash flow.

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Dec 2024 Acquired Homewatch CareGivers of Houston Galleria

Polar Peak Capital

1 Total Closed Deal

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Polar Peak Capital is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. Our current portfolio company is a Truck Driver Training School in the Southeast.We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. Tyrel Sulzer is a Canadian Harvard Business School graduate and former ExxonMobil engineer with a passion for operations, family, and the outdoors. Bob Boniface is a Detroit native and Harvard Business School graduate. Previously at General…

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Jan 2023 Acquired Transtech Inc.

KP Capital Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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KP Capital Partners (KPCP) is a Vancouver-based investment firm focused on providing growth and/or liquidity capital to a single business in British Columbia where our connectivity gives us an edge. We aim to acquire a company with $5M - $30M of revenue that has attractive unit economics and access to growing markets. We believe that people are at the core of every business and aim to create opportunities for career and personal development, ultimately leading to business success.

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Jun 2020 Invested in Greenspace

Trumbull Management

1 Total Closed Deal

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Trumbull Management is a partnership between a passionate entrepreneur and an experienced group of investors with a single goal in mind – acquiring businesses to continue and nurture their legacy. We are operators looking to build sustainability and lead a business’ growth into the future. Trumbull provides strategy and vision within the service industry. Businesses partnered with Trumbull are actively engaged in their local communities and focused on positively impacting the lives of people.

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Oct 2022 Acquired The Wig Boutique

Odin Equity Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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Odin Equity Partners is an investment firm focused on acquiring and operating businesses while preserving the legacy crafted by their founders. Committed to a long-term, hands-on strategy, the firm actively drives sustainable growth, prioritizing the well-being of its people and fostering community development. With a mission centered on preserving the essence of businesses, Odin Equity Partners strives to facilitate both corporate and community prosperity through thoughtful and strategic investment practices.

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Nov 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Withrow Park Growth

1 Total Closed Deal

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Withrow Park Growth is a entrepreneurial investment fund formed by Dave Ritchie to identify, acquire and operate an existing private company within North America.WPG's goals is to find exceptional companies and provide owners an exit opportunity to entrust their business to the next generation. WPG is looking to make long-term commitments and for our Principal to take on an operating role as a day-to-day leader. The fund's focus is to preserve an entrepreneur's legacy and write the next chapter of success for the business.Withrow Park Growth has both committed capital and a robust set of…

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Dec 2025 Acquired ASI Group

Coneg LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Coneg LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring an enduringly profitable and mature small to medium sized business. We plan to work closely with the company to drive material value for all stakeholders by offering a market competitive price, transparency, quick close and adhering to our core values.We are not looking for a discount. We are looking for a great company at a fair price.We believe in a person's word being the single most important thing they have and in that; We give our word that We are well qualified to acquire and run a mid-sized company, We will execute the…

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Jan 2013 Invested in Vending Machine

SKtraders

1 Total Closed Deal

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Currently I serve as a Project Manager handling cyber security division of a leading healthcare company. However, I come from a family background of manufacturing and commodity trading businesses. Before venturing out into IT filed, I was working under my father handling the Operations of the business. After my recent demise of my father, inherited some networth that is enabling me to get back into SMB world of Entrepreneurship.

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Mar 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Topodium Innovation LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Topodium Innovation is established for my equity stake in the acquisition to be funded by Saturn Five. The Denver-based portfolio company was launched five years ago. Today, the group owns 15 middle and lower middle market businesses as well as several younger companies. The group's aim is to provide a legacy-protecting exit to business owners, and a strong, stable return to its investors. We want to grow quality companies to hold for decades. We want to be known for making a tangible positive impact in the lives of our employees and for delivering predictably attractive financial returns…

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Dec 2021 Acquired Voltage Coffee Supply

Clear Bridge, LLC

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Clear Bridge, LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring one small to medium sized business in Southern California. I'm an individual with the objective to acquire and operate for the long term. I'm an engineer with 15 years of experience in P&L management, operations, and sales within the service and manufacturing industry. Masters in Industrial Engineering and MBA, Harvard.

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Veteran Calibration

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I am a self-funded searcher based out of Boston. I am generally looking for B2B services businesses in which I can exercise the leadership skills I gained while serving in the military before coming to business school. I have established relationships with multiple SBA lenders and self-funded equity providers, who are excited to back me once I find a deal.

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Stenko Capital

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Independent search fund pursuing the acquisition of a mission-critical services or software business. Targeting companies with $2–4M EBITDA and $5-10M revenue, with a flexible, geography-neutral mandate. Backed by committed capital, enabling all-cash purchases and expedited closings (under 16 weeks).

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Firms in the Education Services 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 Education Services 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 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 1,097 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 Search Funds 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 Search Funds with experience in Consumer Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,097 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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