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

443

Active Firms

8,909

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$18M

Core Revenue Range

$700K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

California 13%

Texas 10%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Rouge Lake Management

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Rouge Lake is a privately held group seeking to acquire businesses with attractive growth and strong cash flow dynamics to own, operate, and continue building for the long-term. Our priority is to provide owners seeking liquidity and a transition out of daily management with a reliable and trusted partner focused on preserving their legacy.We offer a unique solution for owners looking to retire, move on to new ventures, or take a more focused role. Post-transaction, we intend to take a direct management role with a commitment to building value brick by brick as an on-the-ground operator.…

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Digital Foundry Ventures, LLC

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Digital Foundry Ventures, LLC is a NY based venture, growth and buyout equity firm that focuses on investing in great businesses that are on the cusp of accelerated growth. Our objective is to create exponential value by establishing digital leaders in sector that benefit disproportionately from advanced technology. We look beyond transactional investing and focus on transformational investing.

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Carl Capital

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Carl Capital is 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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Sheehan Finance

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Sheehan Finance partners with entrepreneurs, growth companies & financial sponsors across the business cycle. We provide capital formation (debt, equity, blended), M&A, and advisory services. The firm implements a problem-solving approach and has extensive industry relationships.

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Dara Knot Capital Partners

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Dara Knot is a Los Angeles-based private investment and advisory firm, founded to bring entrepreneurial passion, best in class strategic and operational support, and highly tailored capital solutions to small and lower middle-market services businesses seeking to achieve their next level of growth and profitability.

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Flatrock Management

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Flatrock provides patient capital to ambitious and growing small businesses, with preferred equity, mezzanine debt and second lien notes. Raise on your own terms. Harness equity or debt capital over a 5-10 year period. Stay in complete control of your business - and prepare for a successful exit.

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CapitalPad

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CapitalPad is a deal-by-deal private equity co-investment group. Accredited investors, family offices, and small institutions use CapitalPad to invest in lower middle market private equity, one transaction at a time. CapitalPad invests primarily in independent sponsor transactions: acquisitions of established private companies with long operating histories, consistent profitability, and understandable business models. The independent sponsor sources and leads the acquisition and oversees the company after closing. CapitalPad provides equity alongside the sponsor, typically writing $1M to…

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Upside Capital

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Founded in 2022, Upside Capital was born as the result of the effort of investors who decided to integrate their knowledge through Private Equity. Its founding partners and managers have been in the consulting industry for more than 20 years and have experience in company transformations in the most successful industries: healthcare, banking, utilities, fuels, and retail among others. The combination of Consulting and M&A experience gives Upside Capital an edge in company transformation and the ability to understand the possible drivers of valuation and the key levers to scale. Upside Capital…

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Oriole Partners

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Oriole Partners 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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Strigidae Ventures LLC

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Strigidae Ventures LLC was founded to drive innovation in Consumer and Industrial products through a mix of acquisitions and greenfield starts. This dual focus maximizes value creation by selectively “building” or “buying” desirable product lines or competencies on a case-by-case basis. Strigidae Ventures LLC is on the hunt for established, thriving enterprises where seasoned owner-operators are looking to pass the torch and retire. Generally looking to make a permanent capital injection where there is a team, IP, relationships, equipment, etc. that we can build off as a…

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Prisma Capital

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Prisma Capital is a private investment firm that specializes in the acquisition and active management of middle-market companies.We focus on companies in growth sectors that offer strong revenues and predictable cash flow generation.We partner with proven management teams with successful track records who can lever our finance, business, and investing expertise to create value for their companies.

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Jagota Capital

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Jagota Capital (JRC) is a growth focused investment fund dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs.We partner with outstanding management teams to develop long-term strategies enabling growth and operational excellence. We are a value-added investor, leveraging our unique value creation process, resources, and vast network to help companies realize their full potential.

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Iwaju Capital, LLC

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Iwaju Capital seeks to partner with owners, operators and management teams while bringing to bear its proven acquisitions, fundraising and commercial partnership sourcing engine. Iwaju Capital has a specific investment focus on business services platforms in large, fragmented North American industries.

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Vedere Capital

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Vedere Capital invests in, empowers, and grows business services and financial services related companies that are effecting change in their industries. We make equity investments in companies with EBITDA between $1 million and $5 million throughout the United States.

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Demres Holdings

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We are a fundless sponsor looking to identify high-quality acquisition targets within B2B software, healthcare, and home services sectors. Our mission is to partner with incredible companies and founders that are looking to take their businesses to the next stage of growth. Primarily we are focused on businesses that we can grow in partnership with the existing management team and employees. Our team is led by David Demres, an experienced operator and M&A leader with experience in multi-site healthcare and software.

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Pinal Peak Capital

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We are a Phoenix-based, lower middle market investment firm with a focus on long-term investing in B2B/ B2C services industries, fleet-based businesses and residential real estate. Our investing philosophy is underpinned by the belief that sound business strategy, patient capital, and a long-term view compound to build better, more valuable businesses; generating greater value for all stakeholders. Our team comprises of alumni of some of the world’s leading management consulting & private equity firms, with a single focus on growing & nurturing Arizona & southwest-based businesses &…

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Goldman

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I am an owner-operator seeking to acquire and personally lead a well-established lower middle market business for the long term.My background combines finance, strategy, manufacturing operations, and commercial leadership. I began my career at McKinsey & Company advising companies on growth strategy, M&A, pricing, and operational improvement before joining Guidewheel, where I have held leadership roles as Chief of Staff, Head of Strategic Partnerships, and Enterprise Sales Director. Through these roles, I have worked closely with manufacturing owners and operators to improve…

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Canary Capital Partners LLC

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Vale Capital Partners

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Vale Capital Partners is an independent sponsor firm, established in 2023 and based in Toronto, Canada. Vale was created with a few core principles in mind: transparency, integrity, discipline, humility and learning. We strive to differentiate ourselves through our experience and relentless work ethic, while being open and honest partners every step of the way. Vale wants to partner with lower middle market businesses across a variety of sectors and focus on growth and value creation, with the firm's founders dedicating significant time to operations and working with management. The firm is…

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Bridge Impact Partners

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We partner with business owners to help them to get the right people on their team, bridge the gap between doing the work and managing the company, and cultivate the ideas, solutions, resources, and connections needed to scale both their impact and their bottom line.

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Firms in the Financial Technology 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 Technology Independent Sponsors is $3M-$18M, with a core EBITDA range of $700K-$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 443 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 Technology 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 443 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 Technology Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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