Top Energy & Utilities Holding Companies with Recent Private M&A Activity

200

Active Firms

7,849

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$800K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 14%

Florida 13%

Texas 11%

New York 6%

Illinois 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Long-Term Ownership | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Buy & Hold

Construction Partners, Inc.

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated (asphalt plants, quarries, liquid AC terminals, and construction operations) civil infrastructure company that operates across eight southern states in the United States. The company specializes in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roadway infrastructure (with a focus on asphalt), including both public projects such as roadways and private sector developments. With a focus on the rapidly growing in the sunbelt of the U.S., Construction Partners, Inc. is recognized as one of the fastest-growing civil contractors in the industry.…

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Jul 2026 Acquired Ellsworth Construction
Aug 2025 Acquired Durwood Greene Construction Co.
Feb 2025 Acquired Mobile Asphalt Company
Jan 2025 Acquired Overland Corporation

Tiny Capital

14 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tiny Capital 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 2025 Acquired Serato
Sep 2023 Acquired Letterboxd
Aug 2023 Acquired Pixel Union
Aug 2023 Acquired Stamped

RAF Industries

13 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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RAF was founded in 1979, with an executive team whose average tenure is greater than 20 years with the firm. Since inception, our focus has been on partnering with strong founders and/or management teams that present a unique vision and strong values. Our small group of value-added in investors, have a permanent commitment to our enterprise. All of our equity capital is fully recyclable.We have a long-term vision and have held a number of our portfolio companies for 10+ years. Our company structure eliminates the need for short-term realization due to liquidity requirements. Our financing is…

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Jul 2022 Acquired Ligchine International Corporation
Dec 2021 Acquired Hayabusa Fightwear
Dec 2021 Acquired Road Widener LLC
Mar 2021 Acquired Priority Bicycles

Catalyst Operating Group

11 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Catalyst Operating Group invests in, and provides active operational leadership to, small and lower middle-market manufacturing companies. We are not a traditional private equity firm. We invest our own capital with no predetermined exit timeframe. We’re operators and entrepreneurs first and foremost, with a proven track record of successfully acquiring and building businesses for the long-term. We leverage our deep industry and management expertise to build lasting value through operational improvements that drive sustainable profitability and growth well into the future.

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Jan 2008 Acquired Carruthers Equipment Company
Jan 2008 Acquired Reno Technology
Jan 2007 Acquired Marlen Research
Jan 2004 Acquired Mega Manufacturing

Depatie (American Motion Group)

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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I lead M&A for American Motion Group (AMG), a Kanbrick-backed fluid power and motion control platform anchored by Depatie Fluid Power in Portage, MI. We've done nine acquisitions since 2017 and are actively buying right now and in the coming years.Our sweet spot is fluid power distributors and adjacent hydraulic/motion businesses, typically $1M-$10M EBITDA.

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Jan 2026 Acquired G&H Hydraulics (or G&H Fluid Power)
Jul 2024 Acquired Threadcraft Inc. (Thread-Craft)
Jul 2024 Acquired International Fluid Power
Jul 2023 Acquired CKC Automation (CKC Engineering LLC)

Xwind LLC

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Xwind is a family holding company seeking to invest in scaled businesses in the US for the long term.Owner-operator approach with long-term investment horizonPrior operating and investing experience in Fortune 500 and top tier private equity firmsStrong track record of value creation through operational excellenceSector expertise within Education, Manufacturing, Distribution, Services, Consumer and Healthcare

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Jan 2026 Invested in Sail GP - Team France
Aug 2024 Invested in Western Welding Academy
May 2024 Invested in Indigo Innovations Inc.
Feb 2024 Invested in Aviation Institute of Maintenance

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Verdian Insights

8 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Verdian is not a private equity firm. Verdian seeks to invest its own capital, along with those of the family offices of some of the most sophisticated private equity investors in the world. We prefer to own our businesses over the long-term, either as public or private entities. Verdian leverages its extensive industry knowledge, operational expertise and flexible capital to ensure companies reach their full potential in the healthcare, government, industrial and other business service sectors. The Verdian team is led by Jim Lindstrom, a former Chairman, CEO and CFO and…

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Jul 2025 Acquired Ethics and Compliance Initiative
Feb 2025 Acquired Compliance Week
Jan 2025 Acquired Education Workers Group
Jul 2024 Acquired Financial Crime Academy LLC

JC Koinon Industries, LLC

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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JC Koinon Industries (JCKI) is a private capital firm created to invest in and provide growth resources for middle market companies primarily based in the Western U.S. We focus on established and profitable companies operating in the manufacturing, distribution and service sectors. Investments are considered and are typically made on a controlling basis with our captive equity source. The common characteristics of companies that JCKI will consider include the following: a definable, understandable and scalable business model; well-developed and growing markets; proven products/processes;…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Golden State Medical Supply
Aug 2023 Acquired Credence MedSystems
Aug 2023 Acquired Gold Coast Medical Supply
Feb 2013 Acquired Fibreform Electronics, Inc.

Griot Partners

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Griot Partners is a strategic owner‑operator focused on digital & critical infrastructure services. Backed by family offices and institutional capital, we invest in or acquire firms with $5‑50 MM of revenue—strengthening their capabilities and expanding solutions for end‑clients. Our platform holding, Atlantic Technology Group (ATG), delivers best‑in‑class digital solutions, giving us first‑hand operating insight and a powerful springboard for add‑ons. We welcome founders who want to stay involved or roll equity alongside us and share our passion for building…

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Apr 2018 Invested in Ejuva Solar
Nov 2016 Acquired Conlog
Nov 2014 Acquired Tractionel
Dec 2012 Invested in GenPro Hydro

Confluent Holdings

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Confluent is a holding company based in St. Louis, Missouri, that acquires and builds leading small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States. Above all else, we are dedicated to our following core principles:1. Operating at the highest level of integrity in all aspects of business and management;2. Creating long-term shareholder value, principally by building each acquired business through organic and acquisitive growth;3. Contributing to the development of the communities in which the Company operates, and;4. Building upon the legacy of each acquired company’s former owner.

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Feb 2019 Acquired Accuzona Steel Rule Die
Oct 2018 Acquired Oasis Die Company
Oct 2017 Acquired F&H Ribbon Company
Jan 2017 Acquired Trade Print Finishing

K-Solv Group LLC

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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The K-Solv Group is a diversified services company specializing in maritime, oil and gas, manufacturing, and emergency response. With a robust infrastructure and an experienced team, they deliver reliable solutions for maritime challenges, ensuring safety and efficiency across all operations. Their comprehensive services include expertise in onshore and offshore operations, manufacturing, emergency response, chemical distribution, and fuel distillation. The company is committed to safety, sustainability, and growth, integrating environmentally responsible practices into every aspect of their…

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Jan 2026 Acquired Pinnacle Alloys
Apr 2023 Acquired Performance Trailers
Dec 2022 Acquired Turnkey Industries
Jul 2021 Acquired Energy Completions Services

EverPine Holdings

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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EverPine Holdings (formerly Rhodes Companies) is a Southeast-based investment firm focused on acquiring businesses that provide essential services. We are drawn to companies with strong reputations, stable cash flow, loyal customers, and a meaningful place in the communities they serve. Our focus is on practical, resilient businesses across the Southeast, especially in industrial, commercial, maintenance, compliance, infrastructure support, and related service categories that are easy to overlook but hard to replace.We are operator-founded, long-term in our mindset, and disciplined in how we…

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Jul 2022 Acquired Overby School Services
Jan 2022 Invested in Roundly X
Jul 2020 Invested in Process Bolt
Mar 2018 Invested in Spiffy

Turnout Industries

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Turnout Industries is a Chicago-based diversified holding company focused on acquiring companies with $5-50 million in revenue. It targets firms with at least $1 million in EBITDA, aiming to build a portfolio of diversified businesses. The company is strategically positioned to invest in a variety of sectors, leveraging its expertise to enhance the growth and operational efficiency of its acquisitions. Turnout Industries currently manages a portfolio of six companies, including BlueRidge Fiber Solutions, Dewpoint, North Point Associates, Allways Precision, Kihm Metal Technologies, and…

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Jun 2024 Acquired Dewpoint
Nov 2022 Acquired North Point Associates
Oct 2022 Acquired Kihm Metal Technologies
Feb 2022 Acquired Allways Precision

Tucker's Farm Corporation

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tucker’s Farm Corporation is a value-oriented holding vehicle modeled after Berkshire Hathaway. Founded in 1994 as a small goat dairy, the farm has grown into a family of companies across industries and geographies. Capitalized with a long-term equity base, the farm aims to deploy ~$60 million of equity capital every year as it seeks to find and compound cash flows through highly active M&A strategies in the lower-middle market (and still boasts a strong herd of ~20 Nubian half-pygmy goats).

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May 2026 Acquired Rodizio
Sep 2025 Acquired Soccer 5
Feb 2025 Acquired Webster Locksmiths
Jan 2025 Acquired Pizza Factory

Pondera Holdings, LLC

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Pondera Holdings is an operationally-focused holding company that provides capital to private, entrepreneurial businesses. Our objective with each investment is to create value for employees, customers, communities, and our shareholders. Pondera’s principals serve as active board members of portfolio companies, and in certain situations, will play an active management role if needed.As a holding company with permanent capital, we are not constrained by the fixed time horizon of a traditional private equity fund. This structure is advantageous for all stakeholders because it allows for a…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Wag's n tails
Aug 2023 Invested in Avanti
Aug 2023 Invested in Candy co.
Aug 2023 Acquired Heggerty

AH Equity Investments

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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AH Equity Investments is the United States holding company for AH Group, a Panama based permanent capital vehicle.AH enters each partnership with the intention of never selling. We are a holding company with no exit dates. Due to our long time horizon, the culture of a potential company is just as important as its financials.We are always looking to acquire growing, profitable, privately held companies with proven business models, records of revenue and earnings growth, and a plan to sustain that growth. We prefer to work with the current management team or promote from within and are open…

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Oct 2025 Acquired Mondale Associates
Mar 2024 Acquired RM Cotton
Sep 2022 Acquired Proctor Sales Inc.
Feb 2021 Acquired Hickory Park

KCM Holdings

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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KCM Holdings is a long-term investment partnership offering founders and owners a unique alternative to traditional private equity.We acquire and take a hands-on approach to growing businesses with $1M to $7M in EBITDA, primarily focusing on companies across North America.Our mandate is flexible: whether an owner-operator is looking to retire or seeking to de-risk their asset base while continuing to run the business, KCM Holdings can actively participate in either scenario. We focus on majority investments, ranging from 51% to 100% while preserving the owner's legacy over a long-term…

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Sep 2024 Invested in TrueFoam Limited
Apr 2023 Invested in Sabrepak Ltd.
Feb 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
Jul 2022 Invested in Progressive Countertop

Elah Holdings

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Elah Holdings is a recently reorganized holding company led by experienced business leaders that is seeking to acquire profitable businesses in the commercial and industrial markets to generate sustainable profitability and cash flows, unlock the value of our considerable tax assets, and use win-win deal structures that reduce risk, ultimately creating long-term value for our shareholders.Elah is co-sponsored by funds managed by, or affiliated with, 210 Capital and Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), who collectively own 49% of the company’s outstanding stock. In addition, the Private…

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Dec 2017 Acquired Capital Plus Financial, LLC
Oct 2017 Acquired RCP Advisors
Oct 2014 Acquired Real Alloy Recycling
Aug 2011 Acquired North American Breaker Co., Inc.

Integrita Capital Partners, LLC

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Integrita Capital Partners LLC is an operationally focused private equity firm that invests in the acquisition of family businesses, management buyouts and corporate divestitures in the United States and Canada. ICP seeks opportunities where it can help companies reach their full potential by combining industry experience, capital and transaction experience with proven operating executives. The firm’s principals and operating partners have over 100 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and/or senior management experience. Our principals and operating partners have been leaders of…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Thermo Pac, LLC
Aug 2023 Acquired Carolina Dairy
Aug 2023 Acquired AmeriQual Foods
Aug 2023 Acquired Wright Foods

STM HOLDINGS

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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STM HOLDINGS is an owner-operator holding company focused on acquiring and growing legacy businesses in and around the Roaring Fork Valley and Colorado’s Western Slope, with openness to select opportunities in other geographies.Our first platform is a small portfolio of automotive repair shops in Aspen, Colorado. We were born and raised in Aspen and have a unique advantage in the valley, being one degree of separation from nearly every business owner, operator, investor, and potential employee in the region.We take a people-first, highly hands-on approach. As partners, we typically spend…

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Nov 2024 Acquired Aspen Total Automotive
Dec 2023 Invested in HUME Los Angeles
Nov 2023 Invested in Gymnasium
Oct 2023 Invested in SuperMush

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Firms in the Energy & Utilities Holding Companies 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 Energy & Utilities Holding Companies is $4M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $800K-$4M. 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 Energy & Utilities 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 200 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Energy & Utilities.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Energy & Utilities Holding Companies directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Energy & Utilities, 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 Holding Companies with experience in Energy & Utilities, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 200 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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