Top General Merchandise Stores Family Offices with Recent Private M&A Activity

144

Active Firms

4,159

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$21M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 11%

Texas 10%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Nobel Investments

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Nobel Investments is a family investment office based out of Santa Monica, CA. We are majority stake hold investors and are owners / operators of our businesses post-acquisition. We invest in businesses that operate in industries where we have demonstrated a successful track record of helping companies scale – either as direct operators or as consultants.Nobel Investments was founded by Atta Tarki. Born in Tehran, Atta moved to the countryside of Sweden at age 7, where he grew up a few minutes away from Alfred Nobel’s workshop. There, Atta developed a deep respect for Alfred Nobel’s…

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Aug 2023 Acquired ECA Partners
Aug 2023 Acquired TalentCompass

Preservation Holdings LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Preservation Holdings is a group of family offices based in Dallas/Fort Worth, who are seeking to deploy committed capital through multiple control investments. We primarily invest in B2B and B2C Services companies in the Lower Middle Market, as well as other compelling opportunities. We are seeking long-term investments as part of a broader portfolio of operating companies. There is no mandate to return capital to investors. Our focus is on long-term returns and cash flow generation. We have built, bought and sold businesses. We intimately understand the frustration that comes with a sale…

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Jul 2022 Acquired Air Assurance Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing
Jan 2022 Acquired HomeTown Services

Stony Creek Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Stony Creek Capital is a Family Office formed with capital from the sale of a company I operated as President. Our primary focus is acquiring businesses from retiring owners who are looking for a reliable and exciting transition plan. I take an active role in management, often serving as President immediately following the transition until a longer-term management team is in place. My brief background is: DI Athlete, Naval Officer (submarines / nuclear engineer), mgmt consultant, Strategy and Ops Corp Exec (Dir, VP, COO, President).

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Jan 2023 Acquired Ultra Geothermal Inc.
Dec 2021 Acquired C3I

Shanahan Operating Partnership

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Shanahan Operating Partnership is a 25 year old private family investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We seek to provide a favorable exit to seller's while adding depth to our portfolio.

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Aug 2023 Acquired SDRGC Inc.
Aug 2023 Acquired PS Industries Inc.

Taubman Capital LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Taubman Capital (“TC”) is a private equity investment firm for the Taubman familyThrough TC, the family is building an investment portfolio of world-class businesses led by exceptional management teams outside of its core real estate holdingsThe firm’s flexible, long-term capital base offers sellers closing certainty, while also providing management teams with the ability to focus on building larger, more valuable enterprises without time constraints or exit pressuresTC has no outside investors – all internal capital means making investment decisions as true owners and the ability to…

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Jun 2020 Acquired DPMG
Oct 2019 Invested in Two Hat Security

Bass Rock Capital

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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We acquire durable, recurring-revenue businesses and operate them for decades. With patient capital and disciplined underwriting, we preserve what works and strengthen what matters. Backed by permanent family capital with no fund timeline, we prioritize long-term durability over short-term optics — providing a stable home for the people and customers who depend on what you’ve built.

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Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

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Ursus Magnum, LLC

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AboutUrsus Magnum is a family office led by two partners with an extensive background in public and private investing, open to opportunities for outright acquisitions, recapitalizations, and co-investments across several industries and regions. Both partners have 10+ years of experience in the public markets evaluating both equity and fixed income investments, first in various roles at investment banks in New York and later as principals/partners leading teams in the asset management business. Partner Michael Wiebolt additionally has extensive experience in private investing, having…

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DRA FAMILY OFFICE

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DRA Family Office, established in 2019 and based in San Diego, California, is a single family office focused on private investments. The firm targets both lower middle market private equity and early-stage companies across diverse industries, including real estate, operating businesses, and equity ventures. DRA Family Office collaborates with dynamic management teams to build sustainable value in businesses, leveraging its extensive operational experience. The firm actively seeks investment opportunities in early-stage growth companies and established businesses, with a preference for those…

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Red Apple Group

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Founded by John Catsimatidis, Red Apple Group is a New York-based, family-owned business that operates and invests in a wide variety of industries. We seek to partner with founders, families, and institutions with a long-term investment horizon who understand that value is created through vision and operational excellence rather than financial engineering. We have a proven track record of scaling platforms organically and are looking to expand into new verticals. Additionally, we are actively pursuing add-on acquisitions for our existing portfolio as well as select venture capital…

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Gestalt Capital

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We are a Toronto-based SFO and currently own three platforms in the $4mm-$10mm EBITDA range, including co-owning 18 Five Guys in Minneapolis-St. Paul (with another 27 currently under LOI). We generally love cash flowing businesses, aim for majority ownership, but look to have shareholders / a team that want to roll equity and partner with us for the long term.

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Retro Capital Group

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We are a multi generational family office with a background in NY commercial real estate. We are focused on middle market lending, real estate, debt portfolios and private equity. We are currently seeking to enter the behavioral health space and we are looking for acquisition opportunities in the industry.

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Modi Investment Group

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Modi Investment Group is a private investment company specializing in the acquisition and management of established and profitable small and mid-size businesses with attractive growth prospects. Our capital is fully-committed and available immediately to invest in companies that meet our criteria. As a hands-on investor, we specifically look for business owners who are seeking to retire or simply transition away from management responsibilities. We work directly with the company's existing management team with a goal to secure the immediate and long-term success of the company. Balancing…

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Sama Capital

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Family Office investment firm led by experienced entrepreneurs and operators committed to unleashing the full potential of companies with exceptional DNA, serving as a catalyst for their next leap forward.Our background as founders and operators provides a unique vantage point into the real needs and challenges facing management teams. We take a collaborative approach, working with portfolio companies to identify opportunities to accelerate growth and expand margins. Our results-driven ethos empowers companies to execute strategies and achieve enduring success, creating value for all…

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Solex Capital Management

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Solex Capital Management is a family office managed by Steve Somers Sr. and Steve Somers Jr. who represent two generations of entrepreneurs and business operators. Solex is focused on acquiring manufacturing and/or distribution companies in niche industries whereby our operational experiences can help to maximize efficiencies, and our management experience develop a motivated team.Solex seeks to acquire majority stakes in long-standing manufacturing and distribution companies who are privately owned / family operated with the goal to continue the legacy of the prior owner and to grow the…

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Omnigate Capital

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We are not bound by ten-year cycles, capital calls, or distribution pressures.Our capital is strategic, our horizon is generational, and our decisions sit with a small group of principals who answer to no one but themselves and the businesses they steward.

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Lepercq Group

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Lepercq de Neuflize Asset Management is a privately held investment firm dedicated to compounding family capital through strategic investment strategies and partnerships. The firm operates globally, investing in both public and private securities, assets, and companies. With a focus on long-term growth, Lepercq Group leverages its expertise to manage a diverse portfolio, aiming to maximize returns for its stakeholders. The company is known for its strategic approach to investments, ensuring sustainable growth and value creation across various sectors.

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Zeplin Holdings

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We are Ethan and Ryan Zeplin, two brothers with backgrounds in investment banking and private equity. Both graduates of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, we bring a strong foundation in financial analysis, deal execution, and strategic growth. We’re now focused on acquiring and operating a small-to-medium-sized business where we can create long-term value through hands-on ownership and thoughtful, sustainable improvements.Acquisition CriteriaIndustry: Business services, consumer services, niche manufacturing, or light industrial (open to other recession-resistant…

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Roystone Capital

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Roystone is a single family office with a presence in New York and Florida. As a family office with internal capital, we are flexible, nimble and opportunistic investors. We are seeking to buy minority and/or control positions in SMBs with established proof and concept / product market fit that are at inflection points where our capital and professional expertise can help accelerate the target’s trajectory to the next level

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Five Points Family Ventures

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Five Points Family Ventures is a family office investment firmgrounded in over 60 years of entrepreneurial heritage in theAmerican middle market. The family's business-building legacy spans automotive retail, consumer finance, asset tracking, investment management and healthcare — industriesthat demand operational discipline, long-term thinking, and anintimate understanding of what it takes to win. The firm is a patient, flexible and long term capital partner with the agility of a family office and rigor and relationships of an institutional investor. Five Points focuses on acquiring and…

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Dozer Capital LLC

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Dozer is a single-family office based in Charlotte NC that provides business owners across the Southeast with a unique exit opportunity, combining industry and operational expertise with the resources and capabilities of a seasoned institutional investor. We seek to acquire established businesses with a strong legacy and potential for future growth. Our approach emphasizes preserving company culture while implementing strategic improvements to drive long-term value.

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Firms in the General Merchandise Stores Family Offices 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 General Merchandise Stores Family Offices is $4M-$21M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$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 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 144 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 General Merchandise Stores Family Offices 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 Family Offices with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 144 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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