Top Food Distributors Holding Companies with Recent Private M&A Activity

214

Active Firms

7,039

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$900K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 14%

Florida 14%

Texas 10%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Gray Fox Strategic

8 Total Closed Deals

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We have a holding company that owns and operates franchises in the southeast. We currently work with 5 different brands. We are continuing to grow these brands organically, but also looking to acquire businesses outside of franchising. We self-fund all of our acquisitions and we run each brand portfolio with our own internal teams.

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Dec 2022 Acquired Two Men And A Truck
Jul 2022 Acquired Smash My Trash
Jun 2022 Acquired Smash My Trash
Aug 2019 Acquired Two Men And A Truck

Tyton Holdings, Inc

6 Total Closed Deals

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At Tyton Holdings we have established a portfolio of successful oilfield and energy companies. We are looking to grow in our current industries as well as expand to others.We are privately owned and headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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Jan 2025 Acquired Tyton Infrastructure
Jan 2023 Acquired Brothers Propane
Feb 2022 Acquired Big Ass Tanks
Jan 2022 Acquired Staxmatic

INFOR Financial Group

5 Total Closed Deals

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INFOR Financial Group has a permanent capital base and decades of experience partnering with entrepreneurs at all stages to help facilitate recapitalizations, corporate carve-outs, management buyouts and entrepreneur or family succession. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide creative and flexible capital to our portfolio partners, and believe that part of our role as entrepreneurs supporting entrepreneurs is to partner with and support emerging companies as we help them to achieve their corporate goals.

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Feb 2024 Invested in Nuway Crushing Ltd.
Sep 2021 Invested in Local Line
Sep 2020 Invested in Strella Biotechnology
Oct 2018 Invested in Iconic Brewing Co.

U.S. Industrial Group

4 Total Closed Deals

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At US Industrial Group, we acquire companies within the industrial sector, focusing mainly on manufacturing and distribution, often linked through vertical or horizontal integration. We believe that the success of a company is built on strong relationships—with our customers, employees, and vendors. We prioritize creating a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive, customers receive top-quality products and service, and vendors are treated as trusted partners. Our commitment to fostering these relationships is at the heart of our business strategy.We acquire…

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Oct 2023 Acquired Red Hawk Rifles
Jan 2022 Acquired Prazen Optics, Inc.
Jan 2021 Acquired R.S. Hoytt & Co.
Dec 2019 Acquired Monarch Bearing Co.

Verdo Capital

4 Total Closed Deals

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Verdo was my grandfather. As a son and grandson of small business entrepreneurs, I have lived through the ups and downs of small business my entire life. I know what you are going through as a business owner thinking about how to transition out of your business. Just last year, I was sitting on your side of the table, with my father, selling our family business to a regional competitor.There is a lot of uncertainty, emotion, and challenge to transitioning away from something you have worked so hard on over the years. I am here to ease that transition and partner with you, your team, and…

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May 2018 Acquired Machame Holdings, LLC
Oct 2017 Advised Valore, Inc. in its sale to Follett Higher Education
May 2017 Advised Newman & Holmes, Inc in its sale to Aubuchon Hardware, Inc.
Nov 2016 Advised SimpleTuition, Inc. on an investment from LendingTree, Inc.

Quinsig Capital

4 Total Closed Deals

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Quinsig Capital 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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Jan 2025 Acquired Cape Cod Plumbing & HVAC Business
Sep 2019 Acquired Diagnostic Testing Platform
Mar 2019 Acquired Healthcare Services Platform
Mar 2018 Acquired IT Services Platform

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ReNEW Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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We aren't your typical private equity or search fund. We use our operational know-how to build businesses for the long term. A Family of enduring businesses working together to provide next-gen services to the industries you've tirelessly served in the past. A Team with a proven track record of successfully scaling and growing businesses for the long term. We Invest in Great Family Owned Businesses That Care What Happens Next. Our mission is to provide the future your company deserves. We understand it's not easy to sell the business you've built. ReNEW Partners can help you to preserve your…

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Jul 2023 Acquired Absolute Machine and Tooling
Apr 2023 Acquired Textile Industrial Welding
May 2020 Acquired Energy Assurance

Discomfort LLC

3 Total Closed Deals

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Discomfort LLC, The Miller Family Office, is a Winter Park, FL based family office focused on opportunistic investment opportunities. We believe most great investments begin from a place of discomfort. Today, we are invested in the new car automotive retail and real estate industries.

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Sep 2022 Acquired MZ Chevrolet
Jul 2021 Acquired Advantage GMC of Adel
Jun 2020 Acquired Advantage Rent a Car

Gallery Company

2 Total Closed Deals

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The Gallery Company is a group of companies committed to transforming service industry practices.The gallery company is an Indianapolis-based, family-owned company comprised of 4 unique divisions driven by a shared goal: to provide unparalleled workmanship and outstanding customer service.to provide unparalleled workmanship and outstanding customer service."Our mission is to be recognized as a group of effective companies with integrated communication. We offer effective solutions to our customers in the segments of construction, skilled labor, and facility maintenance.

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Aug 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Sep 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Blue Ridge Succession Fund

2 Total Closed Deals

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Blue Ridge Succession Fund is a holding company that invests and partners with family-owned businesses in the Southeast.We aim to partner with well-run, family-owned businesses in the Southeast with consistent, annual operating net income of $400K to $3M and the following characteristics:Ownership interested in retirement, succession, or liquidityStable & diversified client baseHistory of reliable, positive cash flowMinority or majority buyoutsJosh & Joe fortuitously met at Emory's Goizueta Business School in May 2016. They spent time forming a friendship in…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Blue Ridge Automotive
Aug 2023 Acquired Crawl Space Medic

High Aspect Holdings

2 Total Closed Deals

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High Aspect Holdings is a personal holding company focused on acquiring and operating small to medium sized businesses in the North Texas area. With 11-years experience as a Fighter Pilot and 6-years as a CEO, I drive the businesses I acquire to establish solid processes, de-risk, and grow. I am passionate about the people and teams I lead and am proud of the "Best Places to Work" awards my businesses have received over the years. I've been most successful acquiring businesses from retiring founders who care about their people and want the next leader to steward their business to the next…

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May 2021 Acquired My Boot Store
Nov 2016 Acquired Work Wear Safety

Obran Cooperative

2 Total Closed Deals

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Obran is a worker-owned cooperative conglomerate corporation. We exist to grow profitable, useful, and impactful businesses that serve our members, customers, and communities. Our business is comprised of sector strategies designed to leverage our unique cooperative advantage.

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Jul 2022 Acquired Physicians Choice Home Healthcare
Mar 2022 Acquired Courier Corporation of Hawaii

Maize Holdings, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Maize Holdings is a private fund seeking minority investments and acquisition opportunities in healthcare, B2B, and retail-focused enterprises. Ideal investments will have a strong track record of profitability, an experienced management team, and a defined plan for growth. Currently targeting opportunities in Colorado and the Mountain West. Financing for investments is intended to be a mix of debt and equity with a modest LTV. Patrick Burke has closed one minority equity investment and one growth capital investment in venture-stage companies. He sources and closes M&A deals in…

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Jun 2021 Invested in Privately Held
Sep 2018 Invested in Privately Held

ClearPath Partners, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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ClearPath Partners, LLC seeks a business in light industrial manufacturing or service industry with $500,000 to $2.0M in consistent annual EBITDA. Our target geography is in the Southwest, preferably Southern California or Arizona. We’re seeking an owner would like immediate partial or full liquidity of their enterprise. Clearpath's intent is to drive sustainable near term growth in revenues and profitability through collaborative engagement with current ownership. Our aim is take something very good and help to make it great. John Dalton lives with his wife Lisa of 24 years in Yorba…

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Aug 2021 Acquired Gooch Pool Plastering and Repair

Cronstedt Family Office

1 Total Closed Deal

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Jonathan Cronstedt, also known as JCron, is an investor, advisor and author. JCron is a Board Director at Kajabi, a knowledge commerce platform. Prior to Kajabi where he was president from 2016 to 2021, JCron held executive leadership positions for SaaS, mortgage finance, digital publishing, and direct sales. Jonathan has also served as the CEO of Digital Marketer and is currently a Managing Partner with APEX Equity.

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Nov 2022 Advised Vibely in its sale to Kajabi

Pacific Nova Holdings

1 Total Closed Deal

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Pacific Nova Holdings is a holding company that is acquiring 3PL's, Warehouses, Distribution, and Manufacturing companies. We are looking to partner with owners who are looking for an exit plan. We are looking for companies that are in the $1m-$50 range in the United States and Canada.

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Sep 2022 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

AB Committed Capital

1 Total Closed Deal

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AB Committed Capital, (“ABComCap”) is a private investment company that will acquire a medium sized business in the Southeast US. Our team will take an active management role in the business, working with the former owners to preserve their legacy and transition the company in an orderly way. ABComCap is committed to doing well and doing right. We are a team of professionals that will continue to run and grow your business with as much thought, effort and success as you have done. ABComCap is backed by multiple family offices that have been built by succesful operators, owning…

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Dec 2022 Advised ProSomnus (NAS: OSA) in its sale to Lakeshore Acquisition Corp (NAS: LAAA)

N2439B Associates

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N2439B Associates 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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Cornerstone Acquisition Holdings, LLC

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SummaryCornerstone is a well capitalized business that creates value by acquiring lower middle market companies and taking them to the next level. Negotiations are conducted directly with Cornerstone principals for efficient decision-making and transaction completion. Owners who choose us as buyers will receive fair value plus the assurance that their business will be carried forward and grown in an ethical manner befitting the solid foundation built by them and their team. Our StrategyOur singular focus is providing customers with compelling value by empowering our people and operating…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Aurora Capital, LLC

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Side car investor with large SFO. We source and underwrite investments for the SFO, which currently controls investments valued at approximately $2 billion.

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Firms in the Food Distributors 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 Food Distributors Holding Companies is $4M-$19M, 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 Distribution 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 214 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Distribution.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Food Distributors Holding Companies directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Distribution, 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 Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 214 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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