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

966

Active Firms

28,514

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

Cresthaven Capital

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CrestHaven Capital is an alternative asset management firm investing in critical infrastructure, sports-anchored real assets, and essential operating businesses across the lower and middle market. Target range: $1M to $25M+ EBITDA, up to $300M in revenue. We pursue both platform acquisitions and bolt-on/tuck-in opportunities for existing portfolio companies. Sectors of interest include facilities services, government and defense-adjacent contracting, training and sports infrastructure, asset-heavy operations, and recurring-revenue businesses. Permanent capital orientation. Flexible on…

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Wisconsin River Partners

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Preserve and grow the legacy of the sellerDeliver greater returns through long-term holds of value acquisitions in WisconsinAchieve greater impact on all stakeholders: communities, employees, customers & owners

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F5 Management, LLC

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Seeking acquisition or partnership in service-based businesses in Southeast US ($1-$10mm). Cash-flow positive companies preferred. Open to fractional leadership roles, capital partnership, or full acquisition depending on owner goals.

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Salt & Soil Capital

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Salt and Soil Capital is a business acquisition and management firm that specializes in buying and running successful Canadian businesses from retiring owners. The company offers an alternative asset class, enabling investors to access equity in strong, stable, high-performing Canadian businesses. With a focus on Western Canada, Salt and Soil Capital provides succession and M&A advisory services, ensuring a smooth transition for business owners. Their team of young, passionate entrepreneurs is dedicated to maintaining the legacy and performance of the acquired businesses, making them an…

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Strathmore Partners

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We acquire profitable, founder-owned B2B workflow businesses — the trusted, under-systematized companies that quietly keep their customers’ operations running. Our core focus is revenue assurance and commercial workflow infrastructure — and adjacent B2B workflow infrastructure more broadly. Representative areas include contract compliance, vendor overpayment recovery, commission and rebate reconciliation, royalty-like commercial flows, usage-based billing reconciliation, claims and admin processing, B2B data reconciliation, and compliance and legal-document workflows.

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Evergate Holdings

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Evergate Holdings is a long-term holding company that acquires and operates enduring service businesses across the U.S. The firm focuses on infrastructure-adjacent, compliance-driven industries such as environmental services, testing, inspection, energy, utilities, and related technical trades. Evergate typically targets businesses with $1-3 million in EBITDA, reoccurring or contract-based revenue, and strong reputations built over decades. The firm’s model emphasizes long-term ownership and provides founders with a trusted succession path that preserves culture, employees, and…

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Dharma Holdings LLC

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DFW-based operator and acquirer targeting recurring revenue businesses. We bring active multi-unit operational infrastructure, Texas market presence, and the ability to close without institutional drag. Seeking owner-operator transitions with $500K–$2M EBITDA and $1M–$5M enterprise value. We operate, not just hold.

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Topwater

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Topwater Group is a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of services and SaaS businesses through the integration of artificial intelligence. The firm brings a combination of operational expertise, capital, and a proven AI-enabled playbook to enhance the efficiency and value of its portfolio companies. Topwater focuses on building and scaling B2B software companies, emphasizing AI integration to drive operational efficiency and customer value. Their investment strategy targets high-potential software firms that are ready for AI implementation, supporting them…

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BeyRose Capital

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Work at a private investment firm. The family has been investing for over 70 years and has invested across various asset classes. We look to acquire business from owners who have an excellent reputation and built a strong and reliable company

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Florence Holdings

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Hey, I run a holding company that is looking to buy healthcare companies, starting with just 1 that are in growing markets. Looking for EV <8M, ebitda >600k, growing businesses in care management or home health. It's fo

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Leveraged & Equity Global Capital

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Leveraged & Equity Investment Partners (L&EIP) is as a distinguished, award-winning independent advisory firm with strategic operations spanning Switzerland, the UK, and USA. We specialise in delivering transformative financial solutions and strategic guidance that empowers companies, projects, and emerging market economies to achieve unprecedented growth and capital efficiency.Two decades of proven excellenceBuilding on nearly two decades of operational excellence since 2005, L&EIP formally established its independence from Leveraged & Equity Global Capital S.A. (L&EGC)…

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Blue Pearl Group

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FJ Leto is a Northeastern Pennsylvania based entrepreneur and operator with a career built on running relationship-driven service businesses. He is the President and CEO of a concierge medicine portfolio that operates physician practices, where his focus is the same discipline every service business depends on: responsive customer care, strong relationships, and dependable day-to-day operations.Over the course of his career, FJ has built, managed, and grown companies across healthcare, marketing, hospitality, and wellness, giving him hands-on command of every part of a small business, from…

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Nekite Capital

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Our foundational principle is that commitment creates value. We collaborate with small business owners on flexible succession plans, renewing the lifecycle of a generational business. Our investment horizon is infinite, which we believe is the highest honor that can be paid to the vision of entrepreneurs. The societal gains generated by small business are vast, and our hope if for these gains to accrue to all our stakeholders - customers, employees, and investors - far into the future.

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Morgan Growth Partners

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With 15 years of private equity experience, I now own and manage a portfolio of businesses in the northeast and mountain west. I'm looking for control opportunities with EBITDA $500K-$10M, across a range of sectors including TMT, distribution, industrials, manufacturing and services.

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PWB Capital LLC

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PWB Capital is an operator-founded, veteran-owned investment firm. We acquire and grow established founder-owned businesses across the United States, and we look for durable companies with stable earnings, loyal customers, capable teams, and owners preparing for retirement. We provide strategic leadership, capital, and professional management while preserving what made each business successful.What we buy: founder-owned service businesses with recurring revenue, low capital intensity, high cash conversion, and a management team that stays after close.Three things have to be true. First, a…

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Fort York Group

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Fort York Group acquires and operates established service-based businesses across Canada, with a focus on long-term ownership and operational continuity. We work with M&A advisors and business brokers to evaluate opportunities efficiently and maintain a clear, disciplined acquisition process. We prioritize businesses with stable cash flow and recurring or repeat revenue. Our approach emphasizes certainty of close, professionalism throughout the process, and a smooth transition for all stakeholders.

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Magnolia Growth Partners

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Looking to invest in B2B tech-enabled businesses in the Pacific Northwest with $1-8 M of EBITDA. Background as both an investor and an operator with over 20 years of experience helping businesses scale from small to large.

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Alpha40 Capital

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Alpha 40 Capital is a Toronto-based private investment firm established in 2021. The firm is dedicated to acquiring and actively managing stable lower- to middle-market businesses. With a focus on strategic investments, Alpha 40 Capital aims to support and grow small to medium enterprises by leveraging its expertise in the investment sector. The firm employs around 50 staff members, reflecting its growth and commitment to providing comprehensive management and support to its portfolio companies.

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Peak XV Realty Capital

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Peak XV Realty Capital was founded in 2020 as a spinout of Everest Properties, LLC by David Lesser and Jory Lesser. David most recently served as the President and CEO of Everest Properties, LLC. At Everest David invested in excess of $200,000,000 in more than 650 limited partnerships holding multiple real estate asset types. In addition to Everest’s partnership investments, David had general oversight responsibility for Everest’s multifamily, retail and self-storage portfolios. David also developed and managed Everest’s fixed income investment program which exceeded $1 Billion. Under…

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Kestrel Training

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Kestrel Training is an innovative online trade school specializing in electrical apprenticeships. The institution offers a flexible learning schedule, allowing students to build a comprehensive portfolio and gain the necessary skills to secure their first apprenticeship. With a focus on practical, hands-on training, Kestrel Training equips aspiring electricians with the expertise needed to excel in the industry. The school emphasizes a personalized learning experience, catering to the unique needs of each student, and ensuring they are well-prepared for a successful career in the electrical…

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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 966 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 966 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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