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Financial Services Independent Sponsors

965

Active Firms

28,177

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 13%
Texas 12%
California 11%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Deal-By-Deal Financing | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Showing 101-120 of 965 Independent Sponsors

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Floor Plan Inc.

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Floor Plan partners with proven flooring companies to accelerate their growth. The company focuses on businesses with revenues exceeding $2 million, offering resources and support to scale while allowing them to maintain their brand, team, and culture. Floor Plan's investment strategy is centered on helping established flooring companies expand without altering their core identity, providing the necessary tools and resources to achieve significant growth in the market.

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Waypoint Acquisitions

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Waypoint Acquisitions is an investment group focused on majority investments in family-owned and founder-led businesses. Our principals and investors are current and former operators of privately-held and long-standing family businesses. We work with existing and/or new management to build upon the long-term success and legacy of enduringly profitable businesses.Target Investment CriteriaCompany Attributes10+ years in businessOwner seeking transitionDifferentiating & defensible qualitiesFinancials$1-$5M EBITDAStrong net operating marginsConsistent, positive cash flowSector FocusNiche…

Recent Transactions

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  • Feb 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jan 2026 Acquired All American Mitigation, Inc.
  • Nov 2024 Acquired NW Boiler, Inc.

The HiGro Group

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
The HiGro Group is a private equity investment firm that specializes in strategic majority control buyouts in the lower middle market. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on business and tech-enabled services and software companies. With headquarters in New York City and Silicon Valley, HiGro Group leverages over two decades of experience in investment banking, operations, management, and private investment. The firm targets investments ranging from $1 million to $300 million, employing a disciplined and analytical approach to its investment strategy.

Recent Transactions

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  • Apr 2026 Acquired PLC (Professional Linen Company)
  • Feb 2026 Acquired Scanoptics
  • Jan 2026 Acquired Foveonics Document Solutions

The January 23rd Company

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
The January 23rd Company acquires great companies to operate them for the long-run. We also consult owners who want to sell more and operate more efficiently. We are focused on acquiring on technology, B2B services, and tech-enabled businesses. We partner with leading executives, family offices, and investment firms as limited partners on case-by-case investments, based on who is best-suited from an experience and commitment standpoint.

Recent Transactions

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  • Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group
  • Apr 2019 Acquired Dealer121
  • Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group

Madison Lake Capital LLC

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jan 2025 Acquired Milwaukee Cylinder
  • Aug 2024 Acquired Gilman Precision
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Scotts Industrial Coatings

ParkSouth Ventures

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
ParkSouth Ventures is a growth-oriented private investment firm focused on investing in and partnering with founder and entrepreneur-owned businesses in the United States. We seek to invest alongside experienced and highly capable management teams, invest in both organic and acquisition-led growth initiatives and build great businesses that thrive well beyond our investment horizon. We are "hands-on" investors focused on creating long-term value. As such, we only invest in a limited number of businesses at any one time so that we can provide the resources, strategic support and focus…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired Infinite Global
  • Aug 2022 Acquired Bear Group
  • Jan 2020 Acquired The Purple Guys

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Tenaz Capital Co.

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Our strategy is to build a portfolio of leading businesses using a long-term buy and build approach. We provide our portfolio companies with professional management expertise, financial resources, and high potential human capital to accelerate their growth

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Sunrise
  • Aug 2023 Acquired TrackedLifts
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Access transportation

Chisel Industries

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Chisel Industries is a company specializing in acquiring or partnering with and scaling home services and home construction businesses. The company typically partners with home services businesses in the $1M–$8M EBITDA range. Chisel Industries raised a $40M Series A led by Khosla Ventures, closes deals in less than 60 days, and rarely uses debt at acquisition.

Recent Transactions

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  • Jun 2026 Acquired A&F Electric
  • Jan 2026 Acquired Paradise Pools
  • Jan 2026 Acquired Vine Homes

Concorde Equity Partners LLC

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Concorde Equity Partners is a fundless sponsor that helps entrepreneurs source and acquire small businesses. We search for businesses that meet our Entrepreneur in Residences' criteria, conduct initial diligence and negotiations, and manage the close process including securing financing.

Recent Transactions

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  • Dec 2024 Assisted Concorde Equity Partners LLC in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
  • Nov 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Sep 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company

iGOTHAM

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
iGOTHAM is a holding company that built equity stakes in small and medium sized private companies with over $100M in annual sales. The firm operates through partnerships with private equity firms, family offices, and independent sponsors to identify and invest in proprietary deals. iGOTHAM is committed to driving strategic growth and expansion by uncovering lucrative acquisition opportunities and providing valuable insights to its portfolio companies. The firm is led by industry veterans with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as NYU, Microsoft, and The Riverside Company, ensuring…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jun 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Sep 2016 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Sep 2012 Invested in Confidential Company

Altaline Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Altaline Capital Management is a specialist private equity firm dedicated to transforming businesses within the technology, business services, and financial services sectors. With a focus on growth and transformation, Altaline targets middle market businesses, typically investing between $10 million and $50 million. The firm is committed to driving innovation and operational excellence in its portfolio companies, leveraging its expertise to foster significant value creation. Altaline's strategic approach is centered on partnering with management teams to enhance business performance and…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jan 2026 Acquired Brazos Safety Systems
  • Jan 2026 Acquired The CAM Collective
  • Jan 2026 Acquired Saratoga Compliance Solutions

NB Group

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
We invest $10 to 50 million in family or founder owned companies in the US or Canada with $3 to 15 million of EBITDA and attractive growth opportunities. Our preference is for majority ownership (51%+) or a significant minority stake, but we are highly flexible and will collaborate with a business owner to structure a win-win transaction. Unlike a traditional private equity firm that might have dozens of investments, we only focus on a handful of investments at a given time, which allows us to spend more time with our portfolio companies. While we typically plan…

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  • Aug 2022 Acquired OnePeak Medical
  • Mar 2020 Acquired Retail Services Rollup
  • Apr 2018 Invested in CR Fitness

CP Energy Holdings

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
CPEH is an investment company focused on the energy, power, and industrial sectors. It aims to drive decarbonization and modernization, investing in businesses that enhance reliability and resiliency. The firm is dedicated to supporting leading companies within these industries, contributing to the advancement of sustainable and modern energy solutions. CPEH's strategic investments are designed to foster growth and innovation, ensuring that the businesses they partner with are well-positioned to meet the challenges of the future energy landscape.

Recent Transactions

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  • Oct 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

venn growth partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Venn Growth Partners is a growth equity fund that partners with distinctive companies in the healthcare services, education, consumer, and business services sectors. As a private investment firm, it seeks to provide strategic support and capital to businesses poised for growth. With a focus on fostering innovation and expansion, Venn Growth Partners leverages its expertise to drive value and success in its portfolio companies.

Recent Transactions

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  • Jan 2026 Acquired Guidepost Global
  • Feb 2025 Acquired Millie
  • Jan 2022 Acquired Monarch House

Liftout Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Liftout Capital is a Denver-based investment holding company dedicated to investing in lower middle market founder owned businesses. We make control investments in business and industrial service companies with $4-15 million of EBITDA. Liftout Capital brings decades of experience and resources, flexible investment hold periods, and deep industry expertise to help companies accelerate their growth.

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  • Apr 2025 Acquired AG&E
  • Jul 2024 Acquired Pay4Leads
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Franchise Creator

1819 Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
1819 Partners (“1819”) is a private investment firm based out of Memphis, TN formed to provide direct, private investment opportunities for high-net worth family investors. The firm looks to invest in lower-middle-market private companies with enduring industry tailwinds and partner with strong management teams. Compared to traditional private equity, we aim to provide "patient" capital, which allows for decisions to be made that are best for the long-term success of the business, not just short-term returns. We are looking for business owners who are looking for a financial "partner"…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Highway Signing
  • Mar 2023 Acquired Ecoserv
  • Jul 2022 Acquired Crockett Partners Equipment Company

M.D Wolfe & Co

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
We work with founders of established, profitable businesses who see opportunity for the next phase of growth or a thoughtful transition.Our role is to support continuity, strengthen cash flow, and provide the capital and operating structure needed to scale responsibly over time.We partner with owners who value long-term outcomes — whether that involves expansion, succession planning, or preparing the business for a future exit.

Recent Transactions

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  • Nov 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jul 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Apr 2020 Acquired Confidential Company

ClearPoint Investment Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
ClearPoint Investment Partners invests in lower middle-market business services and financial processing companies. We work closely with management as a hands-on partner to create long-term value for our stakeholders. We focus on businesses at key inflection points – where our deep strategic, operational, and industry expertise can accelerate growth and materially enhance company value.Clarity of focus, process, and principles are hallmarks to our approach.

Recent Transactions

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  • Oct 2019 Invested in H1 Insights
  • May 2018 Invested in Accommodations Plus Technologies Holdings
  • Sep 2017 Invested in Shore Group Associates

RLG Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
RLG Capital (“RLG”) is an independent sponsor private equity firm based in Park City, UT. RLG invests in or acquires early-stage and lower-middle market companies with innovative products or services, part founder-led businesses with a strong market position, sustainable cash flow, significant growth potential, and a clear and compelling opportunity to leverage our experience as operators and entrepreneurs.Since our founding in November 2013, RLG has sponsored or co-sponsored $650m of invested capital into 29 companies, with $205m in realized investments and $4455m in our current…

Recent Transactions

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  • Feb 2022 Acquired Kamaka Air
  • Jan 2022 Invested in Powder Watts
  • May 2020 Acquired ELB Learning

Adventure Capital Partnes

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
We are a team of serial entrepreneurs with a refreshing perspective on business. We ditched the suits and ties and prefer to think outside the box. Expect board meetings to be replaced with chairlift meetings and mundane TPS reports with creative executive collaboration.

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  • Jun 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jun 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

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.

What information is included in each Independent Sponsor profile?

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.

What company sizes are most common for Financial Services Independent Sponsors?

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.

How important is Financial Services experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

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 965 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Financial Services.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on 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.

How do I compare Independent Sponsors with experience in Financial Services?

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 965 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Financial Services Independent Sponsors?

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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