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

972

Active Firms

28,614

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

Maple Ridge Capital

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Maple Ridge Capital is an independent sponsor led by experienced finance professionals with deep backgrounds in M&A, private equity, and operating roles. We focus on majority investments in tech-enabled and business services companies with $2–10 million of EBITDA. We work closely with incumbent leadership teams and bring a hands-on, collaborative approach—supported by a network of trusted operating advisors who’ve built and scaled businesses across our target sectors. Our flexible capital, strategic guidance, and operating support are tailored to help founders achieve long-term…

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Waxman Venture Partners

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Welcome to the world of Waxman Ventures, where we redefine private equity and long term ownership. Our family has a history of acquiring vertically agnostic businesses and scaling them to international scale. Whether you’re a family-owned company or a solo operator – we have partnered and grown companies leveraging our unique experience building our own companies. We are not private equity; we are a family-run operating company that has scaled multiple companies to nine figures of revenue. We take an unconventional and contrarian approach to acquiring and building. Our companies run…

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Sundara Partners

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Sundara Partners is a private investment firm that focuses on special situations and distress. We acquire going concern businesses with $10-100 million in revenue, either via direct acquisition or the purchase of troubled credits. We tactfully improve the profitability, competitiveness, and strategic vision of our portfolio companies, rather than relying solely on financial leverage.

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Kiki Falcon

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Kiki Falcon is an independent sponsor acquiring a US B2B blue-collar services platforms.What we're looking for:EBITDA: $3–5M platform; $1–3M considered for add-onsSector: essential B2B services with recurring, re-occurring, or mandated revenue, serving commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal/government customers. Examples include water treatment and compliance services, environmental and route-based services (specialty waste, septic, liquid waste), and critical facility and equipment services — but we review any B2B services business that fits the revenue profile.Situation:…

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Emerald Water Capital

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I am Naishadh Sambrani, General Partner at Emerald Water Capital. We are a New York-based entrepreneurial private equity investor focused on founder-owned B2B service businesses built on parts and skilled labor, typically with $15m to $50m of revenue and $3m+ of EBITDA. I was previously an investor at Orion Group / Alpine Investors’ services-focused PE platform, where I helped evaluate, invest in, and grow 40+ lower middle-market B2B service investments.We bring operating experience and a flexible partnership approach. Our structures are tailored to the business and owner’s goals,…

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Bear Creek Partners

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Bear Creek Partners is a private investment firm focused on buying founder and family-owned lower middle market businesses where we can partner with exception teams to achieve sustainable long-term results. Rob Clark (founder) spent the most recent portion of his career at Genstar Capital in San Francisco, leading new investments in services, software and industrials and managing an extensive cross-sector portfolio. During his tenure, Rob completed 12 platform investments and 100+ add-on acquisitions representing $10 billion of transaction value and over $3.5 billion of total equity.Our…

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Brooks Growth

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Brooks is an investment and growth partner for founder-led businessesCategory of partner referred to as an ‘independent sponsor’ with the aim to build a family of up to four businesses Based in Salt Lake City, Utah area and dedicated to partnering with founder-led small businesses, across the United States Unique combination of deep investor and operator experience Long-term partnership approach that prioritizes culture, growth, and sustainable success

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Eternity Group

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Nirav Doshi is an experienced operator and investor with a background across commercial real estate, global manufacturing, and multi-unit retail businesses.Through Eternity Group, Nirav has been actively involved in the acquisition, ownership, and operation of commercial real estate assets, including office buildings and multifamily properties. Experience includes deal sourcing, underwriting, financing, and asset management with a focus on long-term value creation and operational efficiency.Nirav is also a key leader at Jewelex Group, a nine-figure global diamond and jewelry company.…

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QB Ventures

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QB Ventures is an operator-led acquisition platform founded by Quinn Caputo and Bennett Kramer. We are building our second roll-up platform following the successful exit of our first, a pet services platform acquired by a private equity buyer.Our current mandate is focused on essential industrial and B2B services businesses in South Florida and the broader Southeast/Sunbelt. We target businesses with $500K–$1M of EBITDA, 3–5x entry multiples, and moats rooted in physical assets, route density, or deep customer relationships.

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Aldo Farah Orozco

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Our firm specializes in a modern alternative to traditional private equity, specifically designed for the post-search fund ecosystem. By targeting high-performing, search-acquired companies approaching an exit, we act as a strategic third-party partner to lead or participate in recapitalizations. Our model bridges the gap between immediate liquidity needs and long-term value creation by providing an exit for legacy LPs while allowing CEOs to retain operational control under restructured, growth-oriented incentives. We are built for the compounding visionary, offering a collaborative vehicle…

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Cetera Capital

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We are an operationally-focused holding company acquiring profitable, established businesses across multiple industries. Our team brings 50+ years of combined experience in business operations, financial management, and organic growth initiatives. We acquire companies with $2M-$10M EBITDA, maintain existing management teams, and focus on operational improvements and strategic add-on acquisitions. Our portfolio companies have achieved average revenue growth of 15-20% post-acquisition while improving profitability through systems optimization and market expansion.

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Astraeus Ventures

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Throughline Holdings is a lower middle market private equity firm headquartered in San Diego, California. We focus on business services, manufacturing, and distributors generating between $500K and $1.5M in EBITDA/SDE.

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Aladie Properties LLC

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Operations executive with 20+ years of multi-location P&L experience, including COO of one of the Midwest's larger privately held automotive retail groups (40+ locations). Currently VP of Family Governance at a Wisconsin holding company, with executive coursework in family business governance at Cornell University and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. Advisor and board member to several growth-stage companies across automotive, technology, and hospitality sectors.

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Fluorescent+Leaders

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We have allocated $20M+ of investor capital to acquire one or more founder-led businesses with a minimum purchase price of approximately $5M. We are long-term owners, not flippers, and prioritize continuity, culture, and legacy. Sellers gain a patient capital partner who preserves what works and invests for durable, responsible growth supported by systems, not short-term pressure. Our battletested process is deliberate and built for long term partnership. We invite founders to explore an exit with legacy impact.

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Madden Succession Group, LLC

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Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Madden Succession Group is a firm focused on acquiring and personally operating a single business. With a focus on B2B services, the company offers business owners a personal, legacy-focused exit strategy. The Principal, Andrew Madden, is native to Kentucky and offers a local transition plan to build on the owner's legacy, protect employees, and invest long-term in the community.

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The Brevoort Company

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At The Brevoort Company we are building a business where success is measured over decades. To do so, we focus our energy on partnering with great people and investing in our relationships. Our business centers on an entrepreneurial culture, and we strive to become experts in everything we do.

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Attuned Holdings

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I'm a Self-Funded Searcher. I'm a previous SMB family business operator, VC funded tech founder/CEO, husband and dad of two elementary kids. I'm live and work in Bellevue, WA and am looking to buy a business in the Pacific Northwest.

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Tread Ventures

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“See the trail, not the rocks.” A lesson learned from mountain biking and applied to life, this is how my grandpa taught me to see the world. It has shaped how I lead my family, how I work, and now, how I am approaching business ownership.I am a Colorado-based husband, father of four, and acquisition entrepreneur. My goal is to strengthen the social fabric of my community through one of the most powerful tools for generating prosperity: small business. I believe that taking care of employees, customers, and my family isn’t a balancing act – it’s a flywheel whose virtuous cycle is a…

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New York Growth Partners

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NY Growth Partners is a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition, funding, and scaling of marketing, advertising, public relations, and SaaS companies. The company focuses on optimizing operations, enhancing profitability, and driving growth through strategic investments. By empowering these businesses to achieve their next level of success, NY Growth Partners plays a pivotal role in the expansion and operational efficiency of its portfolio companies. Their team of experienced investors, operators, and strategists work collaboratively to ensure that each investment reaches its full…

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Next Generation Partners, LLC

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Next Generation Partners (NGP) is a group of three former entrepreneurs. We have acquired companies as a group and as individuals. We each have also had success starting, building, and exiting one or more companies. We are funded by our partners’ equity capital and conventional bank financing. We target established, profitable small companies that have succeeded for decades and have owners ready for the next generation to continue their legacy.NGP and its partners take an active role in its portfolio companies. We partner with existing management and sometimes…

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Firms in the Financial 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 Financial 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 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 972 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 Independent Sponsors 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 Independent Sponsors with experience in Financial Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 972 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 Financial Services Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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