Top General Merchandise Stores Individual Accredited Investors with Recent Private M&A Activity

522

Active Firms

7,779

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

New York 11%

California 10%

Texas 9%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

Focus: Owner-Operated Companies | Capital Source: Personal Wealth | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

Davern Family Ventures

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I’m Allison Davern founder of Davern Family Ventures. I am not a fund looking to flip companies but an owner operator searching for strong Pacific Northwest businesses to lead personally and grow for the long term. Entrepreneurship is in my blood. I grew up working in my parents’ businesses where I learned that a business is never just a balance sheet. It’s the people who depend on it and the reputation built over decades. Over 15 years, I’ve turned that into real operating experience. At Square and Amazon as a GM building strong teams, owning large P&Ls, and growing these…

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Yahalom Ventures

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ABI Investments is a privately held family office with a multigenerational history of building and operating relationship-driven businesses. Our approach is hands-on, long-term, and partnership-oriented, emphasizing stability, growth, and continuity.We’re seeking to acquire established, cash-flowing company that provides essential, non-discretionary products or services with consistent demand through economic cycles. We prioritize businesses with recurring or contracted revenue, a diversified customer base, and meaningful opportunities for sustainable expansion.While our portfolio has…

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Cikada Partners

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Experienced pharmaceutical entrepreneur and operating executive seeking platform or add-on acquisitions in privately held U.S. pharmaceutical, healthcare products, and related life sciences businesses. Target companies will have an established revenue base, positive EBITDA, durable demand, and a defensible competitive position driven by proprietary products, specialized capabilities, regulatory expertise, channel access, and/or leadership in a niche market. I am focused on businesses with significant growth potential where hands-on operating experience, commercial strategy, business…

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James Mayfield

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I am an individual investor with a background in corporate financial planning and strategic analysis. Under my leadership, the organization will be vision and mission focused, powered by a team oriented and collaborative culture. We will provide best in class service to our customers in order to create long term partnerships. Preserving established legacies and achieving new levels of value creation will be my focus as an investor & operator.

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Catalina LLC

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Founder and member of exec team for venture-backed companies with exits to PayPal and Facebook. Seeking smb companies to acquire. Currently running Mable, a b2b commerce platform powering marketplaces for large distributors

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GANZ

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GANZ 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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O'Rourke Holdings, LLC

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O'Rourke Holdings, LLC 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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Jeff Talbot

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I have been a small business owner for over 15 years. I currently own my third business and we are looking to expand. Our geography is constrained and we are looking specifically at consumer services, business services, distribution, and light manufacturing businesses that are for sale.

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EQC Holdings

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ECQ Holdings is an investment holding firm that focuses on diversified investments and asset management. The company primarily invests in undervalued and distressed assets across various industries, with a strategic focus on maximizing returns through management and operational improvements. As of 2025, ECQ Holdings targets sectors such as energy, technology, and manufacturing. With a workforce of 100 employees, the firm is dedicated to enhancing the value of its investments through strategic oversight and industry expertise. The company is recognized for its robust portfolio management and…

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Wynes Holdings

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I started Wynes Holdings with the goal of finding a business that I can acquire, build and pass down to my son. I have previously started, scaled and sold a significant business in the Defense Contracting world and am now looking for an owner/operator opportunity that I can run as a family business

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Choice Capital Management LLC

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Capasso Enterprises, Inc. is a multi-facet, family-owned firm providing construction, consulting and estimating services in masonry, precast concrete, restoration, concrete, waterproofing, rainscreens, panel systems and other facade systems. Masonry construction includes traditional and contemporary contracts for brick, CMU (block) decorative veneers, CMU partition walls, CMU loadbearing and structural walls, stone, precast concrete, thin adhered veneer, and all related masonry crafts. CE is a union based business based in Connecticut and offers services into surrounding states. Yearly volume…

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North Lake Consulting Group LLC

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North Lake Consulting (“NLC”) consists of a global team of banking and investment professionals who specialize in executing transactions for companies and investors valued between $5 million and $500 million. NLC provides bespoke financial services to our clients, including M&A advisory, debt advisory, capital advisory, asset sale and acquisition and alternative finance solutions. With our broad collective experience, we can help clients assess the market, devise a roadmap, and execute a plan to find a great partner on the ultimate execution. Whether you are a buyer or seller, lender…

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Miley Ventures, LLC

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Adam Miley is an entrepreneur, investor, and business advisor with a passion for helping small businesses grow, scale, and reach their full potential.In 2013, Adam founded AGM Benefit Solutions with a vision of building a company centered on exceptional client service, strong leadership, and long-term relationships. Over the next decade, he grew the business into one of the leading employee benefits firms in the region before successfully selling the company to a private equity-backed organization in 2021. Following the acquisition, Adam continued to help lead the company through a period of…

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LEM Advisors

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I have spent two decades in finance in principal investing roles focused on capital solutions for private businesses going through transitions (M&A, growth, restructurings, etc.). I am looking to partner with strong operators in a business in the early innings of scaling where I can provide strategic guidance for organic and inorganic growth as well as capital support.

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Evan Lee

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I run and operate Portal Drive Partners which is a Lower Middle Market private equity group focused on the broader industrial space and healthcare. I have 15+ years of financial experience having completed ~20 acquisitions ranging from $500K to $200 million. I am a CPA and started my career in consulting, investment banking and private equity. I have spent the last ~8 years as CFO of a few different businesses. I am now looking to buy a business of my own with my own capital and/or with a few family offices that I have extensive relationships with.Given my financial background and M&A…

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Build With Shift

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We are a Louisiana-based investment group dedicated to partnering with business owners who are ready to transition their companies to the next chapter. Our mission is simple: preserve your legacy, protect your people, and grow your impact.When you choose us as your acquirer, you’re choosing a team that values what you’ve built. We focus exclusively on Louisiana businesses because we believe in strengthening our local economy and keeping jobs right here at home. Our approach ensures:• Legacy Preservation: Your story and the spirit of your business remain at the heart of everything we…

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Elliot Metzger

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Elliot Metzger 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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TJB Ventures NY LLC

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We are a family-owned holding company in the New York metro area seeking to acquire established, cash-flowing businesses. Our family has built and operated a manufacturing company based in New Jersey since the 1980s, and we own and manage a real estate portfolio across New York and New Jersey — both entirely family owned and managed in-house. We are now expanding beyond our existing platform to acquire and hold operating businesses.We are able to close all-cash and have no outside investors, so we can move quickly and decisively.We evaluate opportunities across manufacturing, consumer…

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CWX

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CWX is a family office 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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VP FP&A M&A

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Individual investor or search fund candidate with 18 years of executive leadership experience, MBA educated and buy side M&A deal size up to $120 Million. Sell side M&A deal size of $1.3 Billion to Bain. Accredited investor: I am interested in great businesses transacting between $1-$5 Million. I have down payment and pre approval financing lined up for this deal size via live oak bank. Search fund candidate: For larger deals. interested in potential businesses valued in the $5 - $30 Million+ range.

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Firms in the General Merchandise Stores Individual Accredited Investors 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 Individual Accredited Investors is $3M-$12M, 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 522 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 Individual Accredited Investors 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 Individual Accredited Investors with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 522 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 General Merchandise Stores Individual Accredited Investors directory, you can request information here.

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