Top Financial Services Holding Companies with Recent Private M&A Activity

169

Active Firms

7,456

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$18M

Core Revenue Range

$900K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 14%

Florida 13%

Texas 11%

New York 6%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

MBO Ventures

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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MBO Ventures 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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Aug 2023 Acquired Accelerant
Aug 2023 Acquired FLO-BIN Rentals
Aug 2023 Acquired SAM (Storage Asset Management)

Roko

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Röko is a $2.5 billion listed acquirer of market-leading niche businesses, with a portfolio of 30 companies across 21 countries. We acquire companies with EBIT(A) between $3-15 million, strong market positions, and a proven record of consistent, profitable growth. Our perpetual, decentralized ownership approach allows management teams to continue operating independently, preserving both autonomy and legacy. We are industry agnostic but find the most attractive opportunities in industrials and asset-light manufacturing, consumer products, medical devices, value-added distribution, and A&D.

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Feb 2025 Acquired Addedo
Jan 2025 Acquired 4X4
Jan 2023 Acquired Ajat Group

ALJ Regional Holdings

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALJJ), led by a highly experienced team, is the parent company of the following subsidiaries:Faneuil, Inc., a leading provider of call center services, back-office operations, staffing services and toll collection services to government and regulated commercial clients across the United States, focusing on the healthcare, utility, transportation, and toll revenue collection industries. Faneuil is headquartered in Hampton, Virginia. ALJ acquired Faneuil on October 19, 2013.Phoenix Color Corp. (including its subsidiaries, “Phoenix”), a leading…

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Aug 2023 Acquired VISTIO
Sep 2022 Acquired Ranews
Apr 2022 Acquired FANEUIL

Sisu Investment Holdings

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Sisu Investment Holdings is a long-term-focused investment holding company committed to building value. Our expertise in both operations and investments offers our partners a unique platform for sustainable growth.

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Jun 2025 Invested in Confidential Company
Dec 2024 Invested in Confidential Company
Jun 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Bleecker Street Group

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Bleecker Street Group is a global technology holding company dedicated to driving growth and innovation within the global supply chain. The firm strategically invests in companies that power this sector, focusing on innovative businesses that contribute to the advancement of supply chain technologies. Through its targeted acquisitions and investments, Bleecker Street Group aims to enhance operational efficiencies and foster technological advancements across various industries. Its commitment to innovation and strategic growth positions it as a key player in the global supply chain landscape.

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May 2024 Acquired Marine Learning Systems
May 2023 Acquired Ship Admin
Apr 2022 Acquired Adonis HR

Lab One Capital Corp

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Lab One Capital is a permanent holding company dedicated to acquiring exceptional founder-led and family-owned businesses in Western Canada. Founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, we partner with proven mid-career operators to buy, build, and hold businesses permanently creating lasting value for our partners, employees, and the communities we serve. We are a team of self-made, lifelong entrepreneurs passionate about identifying and unlocking value in every business we acquire. Our first-hand founder, operator, and private equity experience allows us to place our own dedicated CEOs armed…

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Mar 2023 Acquired Bottle Depot
Mar 2023 Acquired Birch Bark Asset Management

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UMI | Upper Midwest Industries

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Upper Midwest Industries (UMI) is a privately owned manufacturing company dedicated to fostering the growth of American manufacturing through innovation and quality. Based in Hopkins, Minnesota, UMI has successfully combined several small manufacturing firms to create a robust family of companies producing high-quality components. Under the leadership of third-generation owner Sam Carlsen, UMI emphasizes a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and stewardship for its employees and future generations. The company is actively involved in acquiring and developing small manufacturing firms,…

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Jan 2026 Acquired Blow Molded Specialties, INC
Jan 2026 Acquired Spantek

Columbia Home Services

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Columbia Home Services is a Residential and Light Commercial home services platform focused on repair, maintenance, replacement and installation services in secondary but growing markets across the US. CHS is based in Dallas, Texas and is currently comprised of seasoned industry leadership. Our vision is to partner with organizations who have great leadership, a winning culture and to help them grow their business.

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Mar 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Sep 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

Crescent Peak

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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At Crescent Peak, our expertise lies in identifying and securing exceptional, yet often overlooked, family-owned enterprises. We concentrate on privately-held entities with EBITDA ranging from $3 to $10 million USD, guiding these organizations towards greater achievements and success, all while maintaining a deep respect for their founding principles and visions.

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Sep 2025 Acquired Federal EC
Aug 2023 Acquired MAD20 Technologies

Sagamore Mountain Inc

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Sagamore Mountain Inc. is a long-term holding company focused on acquiring and operating enduring small businesses in essential industries. We provide business owners with a permanent home for their company—offering continuity for employees and customers, and honoring the legacy they’ve built. Our team brings hands-on operational expertise and a flexible, founder-friendly approach to succession planning. We are not flippers or financial engineers—we buy to hold, not to sell.

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Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Retego

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Retego acquires digital businesses and uses data analytics and innovative strategies to produce unprecedented growth. We work with founders and the fantastic teams they’ve built to scale their companies. Our approach leverages the latest technology while never losing sight of the heart and soul of every thriving business: people.

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May 2017 Acquired AskGMS
Mar 2016 Acquired Savvy Event Rental

Sundial

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Sundial Holdings is an evergreen Holding Company built to be the most founder-friendly buyer in the lower-middle market.We focus on preserving legacy, protecting teams, and providing true continuity by keeping companies unlevered, maintaining the same team and name, and making fast, fair decisions.What we offer: A growth team to work on operations, long-term capital, bolt-on acquisition support, and a full back office that includes accounting, legal, and fractional resources like marketing. We offer sellers flexible post-close roles, the ability to roll equity into either the fund or their…

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Oct 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Nov 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Ex Nihilo Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Ex Nihilo Capital is an invitation-only strategic private equity investment firm actively focused on leveraged buy-out opportunities in stable or growing lower middle market businesses. Our team acquires firms that have proven their success and are primed for the next level of their evolution. By bringing our expertise, energy, enthusiasm, and capital to the table, we identify and aggressively pursue value-enhancing growth opportunities. We generally seek niche service businesses within the healthcare industry, but also currently have portfolio holdings in family entertainment centers and…

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Jul 2022 Acquired Amtran Medical Transport
Sep 2020 Acquired H&M Transport

Ventus LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Ventus is an infrastructure investment and asset management firm that focuses on investing in air cargo and renewable energy infrastructure in Europe and North America.Our Global Strategies:Focus on investment in innovative industrial infrastructure. We target opportunities at the in either real assets or associated operations and technologies. We currently focus on three distinct investment strategies:Acquisition or development of Air Cargo real infrastructure: on or off airport.Acquisition of Air Cargo Handling Operation: on or off airport.Acquisition or development of Biogas plats in…

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Apr 2021 Acquired Skyport a.s.

Covenant Management LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Covenant Management LLC is a privately owned investment and operating company focused on acquiring, operating, and growing founder-led lower middle-market businesses. We seek companies with strong reputations, recurring customer relationships, and opportunities for long-term value creation through operational excellence rather than financial engineering.Our principals bring more than 20 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, strategic planning, and business operations. We have advised on and executed transactions across multiple industries, while also serving as…

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Aug 2024 Advised Midtown in its sale to Mercy Holdings

JDA Advisors, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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JDA Advisors believes that investment success requires more than just access to capital. Our firm provides a unique combination of financing along with a deep commitment to advising our portfolio companies over the long term.After over 20 years of working at some of the largest private equity firms in the country, Benjamin Kahn founded JDA Advisors as a holding company to invest in a diversified set of privately held businesses. While JDA has significant consumer expertise in franchising, health & wellness, beauty products & services, and food & beverage, we also look to selectively acquire…

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Aug 2023 Acquired BigBlue Swim School

Rouge River Capital

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Founded in 2008, Rouge River Capital invests its own capital to acquire majority positions in small to mid-sized North American businesses. We own a diversified portfolio of strong operating businesses in Canada, across three platform sectors (Consumer, Logistics, and Industrials) generating in excess of $400 million in sales. Our Managing Partners are owners, investing their own capital for long-term capital appreciation, and do not raise nor manage external funds. We partner with management that wants to remain active and that want to build long-term value in partnership with Rouge River…

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Dec 2022 Acquired Brookdale Treeland Nurseries

Haywood Lane

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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At Haywood Lane, we seek to build great companies through a distinct platform, allowing us to focus on a single, large and fragmented market at a time. By immersing ourselves in the industry alongside our management partners we best position ourselves to build relationships, increase knowledge and our ability to effectively scale our platform. We value cash generation and quality managers as primary criteria, followed by growth prospects and opportunities to increase value through operational improvements. Founded in mid-2022, we have completed three acquisitions to date and are actively…

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Mar 2022 Acquired Joss Growers, Inc.

Murphy Legacy Partners

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Michael Murphy, CPA, is a repeat founder who has built and sold digital infrastructure and consumer platforms while keeping investors whole. Over a two-decade career he has raised more than seven million dollars, closed a $150 million power and land agreement, and overseen construction of a 45 MW computing facility.He also engineered an enterprise email system that delivers two billion messages each year and created video and real-estate platforms that attract millions of users.Murphy manages his own reconciliations, crypto treasury, and GAAP compliance, drawing on early training with the…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Crmone

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Leader in BPO & CX services with over 20 years of global experience, a world-class team of 4,000+, and operations in seven countries. We excel at enhancing customer experiences, boosting efficiency, and cutting costs, making us the preferred BPO partner for industry leading brands worldwide.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Firms in the Financial Services 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 Financial Services Holding Companies is $4M-$18M, with a core EBITDA range of $900K-$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 Financial 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 169 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Financial Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Financial Services Holding Companies directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Financial 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 Holding Companies with experience in Financial Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 169 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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