Top Food Retail Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

475

Active Firms

15,239

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$16M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

Texas 12%

California 12%

New York 8%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

M.D Wolfe & Co

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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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.

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

Adventure Capital Partnes

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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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

Fortunesse Financial Limited

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Fortunesse, a structuring company, specializes in developing financial products, including investment products such as debt and equity. The company manages private credit funds and has a private equity arm.

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Jan 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Do Good Group LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Holding company that owns, builds, and purchases businesses with goal of being cash flow positive, around for 10+ years, simple to run, and most importantly that will throw off cash to invest into other businesses and donate to charity.

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Aug 2025 Acquired Oli's Trolley
Feb 2025 Invested in Confidential Company

Ohana Legacy Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Ohana Legacy Partners is not a private equity firm. We are a long-term Employee Owned holding company committed to acquiring enduring businesses and transitioning them to employee ownership. Led by former Navy SEAL and seasoned operator Justin Knowles, we invest in companies with strong cultures, loyal teams, and a legacy worth preserving. We don’t flip, we don’t rebrand—we build on what works and share the upside with the people who built it. If your client is looking for a buyer who will protect their legacy and elevate their people, we’re ready to move with speed and integrity.

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Mar 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Nov 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Gar Wood Securities, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Gar Wood Securities Private Capital Group extends the firm’s capital raising efforts to US middle market private companies seeking early stage funding, growth capital, recapitalization or funding for special situations. Via a network of institutional investors, family offices and investment advisors the placement team at Gar Wood is able to provide cost-effective access to capital solutions in an underserved segment of the industry.Industry FocusOur investor base is diverse and therefore enables Gar Wood Private Capital Group to engage clients across many sectors: alternative energy,…

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Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Nov 2016 Advised DME Express on an investment from Confidential Company

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Ascendis Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Ascendis Partners is a dynamic investment platform focused on creating sustainable value by identifying and acquiring high-potential businesses across North America. Our strategy targets companies with strong operational foundations in select industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and services, that are poised for growth through strategic investments, operational improvements, and market expansion.We specialize in partnering with family-owned businesses and closely-held companies where owners are seeking an exit due to retirement or succession challenges. With a dedicated and…

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Jul 2021 Acquired PROJECT BLUE
Jul 2021 Acquired PROJECT MAYA

Raspberry Capital Management

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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RCM is a holding company backed by a family office + brand partners. We have buy-and-hold forever timelines and take a long term view to our investments.All partners are entrepreneurs themselves, exceptionally skilled at growing businesses with several prior exits as founders. Our team is young, high energy, and we execute quickly.Besides capital, we also have access to a broad suite of resources through our operating brands.

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Mar 2026 Invested in Confidential Company
Apr 2025 Invested in Confidential Company

Bluestar Holdings

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Bluestar Holdings, LLC (“Bluestar”) is a private investment firm founded to identify and invest in private lower middle-market growth-oriented companies and real estate assets. We seek to partner with privately held companies to address capital requirements, succession plans, and liquidity/diversification needs. Our goal is to bring our experience as operators and investment professionals to management teams and provide executive guidance to realize a combined vision. Our founding members have over 70 years of combined management, ownership, and private equity experience.

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Mar 2024 Invested in Jordan Ranch III
Mar 2024 Invested in Integrity Elevator

Hudson Glade

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Hudson Glade is a private investment firm focused on Consumer, Industrial and Services companies with demonstrated and defensible growth characteristics that operate in the lower end of the middle market. We desire to partner with talented management teams to accelerate value.

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Aug 2025 Acquired ComNet Communications
May 2024 Acquired Quality First Home Improvement

Atomus Equity Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Our essence extends beyond the individual—it’s a celebration of ‘we.’ Our culture places humanity at the forefront, embodying a profound people-centric philosophy. We believe in the collective strength of individuals who not only share our core principles but also exude a shared passion for championing small businesses. This commitment is rooted in humility, accountability, and a clear understanding of both who we are and, perhaps more significantly, who we are not.Our unwavering dedication, relentless drive, and fervent work ethic form the bedrock of our support for business owners,…

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Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Oct 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Tempus Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tempus Partners seeks to buy and operate defensible and profitable small businesses in the consumer retail and manufacturing categories. We are committed to nurturing the long term success of our acquisitions and operating to generate consistent long-term cash flow. We are open to both growth partnerships, in which the existing team maintains some ownership and involvement going forward, or full buyouts. Our deep industry expertise in retail and manufacturing businesses allows us to take an active role and immediately pursue strong, low capital, low risk strategies to grow sales and…

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Jun 2025 Acquired Contender Bicycles
Mar 2024 Acquired Dawson Forte Cashmere

Third Harbor Holdings

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Third Harbor Holdings is a long-term holding company focused on acquiring and operating enduring, cash-flowing businesses. We provide strategic and operational support while preserving the legacy and culture that made each company successful. While each transaction is financed on a deal-by-deal basis, we invest significant equity from existing cash flow and committed outside partners, enabling flexible and reliable execution.

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Jul 2024 Acquired D'Vine Taste Promotions

Iremia Capital Management

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Independent sponsor looking to acquire SaaS, service and media businesses that do $2mill-$10mill ebitda. Completing roll-ups in two sectors at the moment.

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Oct 2020 Acquired Gift Card SaaS

Tenet Investment Company

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tenet Investment Company (“Tenet”) is a global private equity fund manager formed to make investments in middle market companies across the United States and West Africa. We are a generalist investment manager but however have a strong affinity for investments in sectors such as consumer products, manufacturing, food and agribusiness, financial services and technology. We seek control or significant minority investments in companies and look to back existing management teams or build strong management teams at investee companies. Our investment size ranges from $5 million to $30 million…

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Mar 2017 Acquired Traxi Continental Limited

Montera

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Montera is a middle market buy-and-build investment firm with offices in New York, NY and Atlanta, GA. We deploy control-oriented equity capital across services, consumer, and healthcare companies.We Believe that founder-owned companies are the lifeblood of our country. This is why we acquire great businesses and help them achieve their fullest potential.We Partner with owners and management teams who care deeply about their employees. We provide quick & straightforward exits and seek to honor the founders' legacy by protecting the culture for decades to come.We…

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Aug 2022 Acquired Confidential Company

Tandem Investment Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tandem Investment Partners Inc. was founded by investment professionals who are passionate about working with small to medium sized companies to achieve their growth potential. Our name was chosen to symbolize our collaborative, hands-on approach to the companies we invest in. Our team’s extensive finance and operational experience supports businesses to achieve a higher level of performance. Our vision is to systematically create value within our portfolio companies by working with transitioning owners to build upon the legacy. Through our investments, we create a community of…

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Jun 2023 Acquired FluidConcepts

Altmaven Capital

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Altmaven Capital is a Toronto-based investment firm focused on partnering with companies across all stages of the business life cycle, from early growth to succession and transition.Altmaven focuses on a range of investment opportunities, including growth capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, founder and family succession, carve-outs, and complex or overlooked situations. We selectively invest in earlier-stage companies where our capital and operating experience can accelerate growth and help navigate inflection points.We work closely with founders, management teams, and shareholders…

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Jul 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Earned Outcomes LLC

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Entrepreneur, operator and investor with a proven ability to identify opportunity, build trusted relationships, scale organizations and create long-term value through sound judgment. Experience spans enterprise partnership development, business ownership, successful exits, real estate investment and private company acquisitions. Known for building mutually beneficial partnerships, evaluating opportunities with discipline and intuition and leading teams through periods of growth and change.Selected Career HighlightsNegotiated strategic partnerships with the NFL, PGA Tour, NASCAR, Formula 1,…

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Crest Operating Partners

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Crest Operating Partners is an operator-led investment firm focused on acquiring and growing commercial bakeries. It operates primarily in the Northeast and Southeast. The firm specializes in identifying opportunities within the commercial bakery sector, leveraging its expertise to enhance growth and operational efficiency. Crest Operating Partners is committed to fostering development and expansion in its chosen market, utilizing a strategic approach to investment and management. The firm aims to build a robust portfolio of successful bakery businesses, contributing to the industry's…

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Firms in the Food Retail 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 Food Retail Independent Sponsors is $3M-$16M, 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 Retail 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 475 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Retail.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Food Retail Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Retail, 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 Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 475 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 Food Retail Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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