Top Georgia Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

2 Closed Deals via Axial

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Caravel Capital makes equity investments to help accelerate growth at Lower Middle Market businesses. We partner with management teams to help them capitalize on transformative opportunities and create companies of strategic scale. Caravel's approach emphasizes maintaining company cultures, puts employees and customers first, produces rapid growth and enhances long-term value.

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Apr 2026 Investor: Caravel Capital LLC acquired Thornton's Tree Service
Sep 2025 Investor: Caravel Capital LLC acquired Big Ben's Tree Service
Aug 2025 Investor: Caravel Capital LLC acquired Georgia Tree Company
Apr 2025 Investor: Caravel Capital LLC acquired Holcomb Tree Service

Sundog Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are a team of investors and operators who have collectively acquired more than 30 businesses over the course of our careers. While we are generalist investors, our primary areas of industry focus are construction and contracting, consumer products, manufacturing, and distribution.We seek out situations where our investing, industry, and operating expertise will add value to the companies we acquire, and are comfortable working with leadership transitions.Featured in Axial's 2022 Industrials Top 50

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Apr 2022 Investor: Sundog Capital acquired Stryker Electrical Contracting, Inc.
Apr 2022 Investor: Sundog Capital acquired Bay Area Electric, Inc.
Apr 2022 Investor: Sundog Capital acquired Edge Electric, Inc.

Fire Pit Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Fire Pit Capital was formed by private equity veterans, business owners and operators and family offices to invest in small businesses located in the Southeast. Backed by committed, patient capital from a number of family offices, Fire Pit Capital was formed with permanence in mind to own durable businesses for the long haul. We are flexible in our approach and will consider creative ways to participate in any ownership transition or be the source of growth capital.

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Sep 2024 Investor: Fire Pit Capital acquired Anonymous
Jul 2022 Investor: Fire Pit Capital invested in American Metal Technology of Tenn, LLC

Westover Group LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Westover Group is a Georgia based private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. Our Founder is a seasoned investor and operator who likes to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Oct 2020 Investor: Westover Group LLC acquired Poss Select Produce

Georgia Oak Partners

16 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Georgia Oak Partners seeks to invest across the consumer services, business services, and manufacturing industries.

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Mar 2025 Investor: Georgia Oak Partners invested in Carolina Closets Plus
Oct 2024 Investor: Georgia Oak Partners acquired T Management
May 2024 Investor: Georgia Oak Partners acquired Chattanooga Closet Company
Nov 2023 Investor: Georgia Oak Partners acquired Septic Blue

Vion Investments

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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VION Investments, headquartered in Atlanta is global advisory provider of receivable investment services to businesses managing consumer and commercial receivables. VION provides a single, comprehensive source of expertise in receivable purchasing, consulting, and valuation.VION’s industry leading management team can help any business owner, turnaround manager, or lending institution facing issues of liquidity, covenant restrictions, and compliance. We also have solutions available to deal with the unique requirements affecting specialized industries, such as specialty finance, medical,…

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Jun 2017 Investor: Vion Investments acquired Dearden's
Jul 2016 Investor: Vion Investments acquired Italian Government
Nov 2013 Investor: Vion Investments acquired Cornucopia Oil & Gas Company
Oct 2013 Investor: Vion Investments acquired Cornucopia Oil & Gas Company

Grove Mountain Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Based in Atlanta, GA and founded in 2020, Grove Mountain Partners is a private equity firm investing in lower middle market home service companies and specialty business service companies, generally with annual revenues between $15-200 million. We are long-term and relationship-focused, possess deep sector domain expertise, and are comprised of operators rather than financiers. Our primary mission is to build great companies.

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May 2025 Investor: Grove Mountain Partners acquired Team First Plumbing
Dec 2023 Investor: Grove Mountain Partners acquired Service Country
Nov 2023 Investor: Grove Mountain Partners acquired Hills Distribution
Dec 2021 Investor: Grove Mountain Partners acquired Central States Paving and Concrete

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Karo Ventures, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Karo Ventures, LLC is a private investment firm specializing in the acquisition and growth of SMBs. We focus on manufacturing companies in the Southeast, with a particular interest in the rubber, plastics, and chemicals industries. Our team brings deep expertise, operational experience, and a commitment to creating value for the businesses we acquire and their stakeholders.

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Apr 2025 Investor: Karo Ventures, LLC acquired Elite Advanced Polymers
Nov 2024 Investor: Karo Ventures, LLC acquired Robbins, LLC

4C Capital

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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4C Capital is an investment firm that makes investments in privately held companies for the long term. We deliver Capital, Capacity, Competitiveness and Commitment that aligns with management’s vision to drive the next level of enterprise value. We leverage our operational expertise, investment sources and network of business opportunity contacts to strengthen and grow the lower middle market companies in which we invest.

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Sep 2015 Investor: 4C Capital acquired IGeneX

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SL Group

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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SL Group 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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Aug 2019 Investor: SL Group acquired Broughton Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Ridge and Valley Holdings

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Ridge and Valley Holdings is an operator-led holding company that specializes in acquiring small service businesses, particularly in sectors such as HVAC and senior care. The company is strategically focused on the Southeastern United States and the Sun Belt region, targeting profitable businesses within the $1M-$2M range. With a structured holding company model, Ridge and Valley Holdings employs pre-arranged SBA financing and a team of complementary operators to ensure a smooth transition and continued success of the acquired businesses. Their approach is designed to preserve the legacy of…

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KY Capital LLC

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I formed company KY Capital LLC as an acquisition vehicle to acquire my own business. I am searching as a self-funded searcher who has over $500K liquidate asset ready to invest and with strong asset to back myself. I have experience raising capital for real estate deals and knowledge on how to raise capital for SMB. Thus, the upper limit for good opportunity can be opened up to $10M.

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Onyx Partners LLC

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I’m an operator-CEO and corporate builder with a track record driving growth and transformation in software and technology-enabled services. I partner with founders, boards, and investors to translate strategy into operating performance—improving client experience, strengthening execution, and expanding EBITDA.I’m using Axial to source and evaluate acquisition opportunities under an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) approach, backed by experienced private equity sponsors (or aligned capital) and structured with meaningful management equity.

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Candler Street Partners

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Candler Street Partners in an Atlanta-based Independent Sponsor focused on building a portfolio of growing, profitable consumer and business services companies in the Southeast United States. We're not pursuing "quick flips," rather we aim to partner with founders and management teams to support smart, long term growth

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Tico Capital Partners

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Tico Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia that partners with lower middle-market companies throughout the U.S. We offer flexible capital solutions and work with businesses across a variety of sectors, including automotive, specialty manufacturing, value-added distribution, software, and business services. The team at Tico Capital has a wealth of experience, having completed or advised on over 200 transactions and deployed over $250 million of capital across previous investments. With a hands-on approach and a strong network of industry experts, we help our…

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Kholin Capital

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I'm a strategy and operations professional with an MBA from Wharton and 6+ years advising industrial, energy, and services companies through a top-tier management consulting firm — including M&A transaction support, operational due diligence, and post-merger integration work. I'm pursuing a platform acquisition in Georgia as the anchor for a long-term buy-and-build strategy.I'm looking for one great business to own and operate. The seller gets a buyer who will be present, invested, and focused on growing what they built.What I'm looking for:Georgia-based service businesses with $5–12M…

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Blair Chenault

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I am a mechanical engineer been running a small business for 7 years. I sold the company to a large public company in 2024 and am now looking to buy a new company I am interested in industrial and commercial services.

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Carrollton Growth

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Carrollton Growth is a lower-middle market sponsor focused on multi-unit and service businesses. Carrollton Growth leverages its expertise to enhance the growth and operational efficiency of its portfolio companies.

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Stonegate Commercial Partners

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Stonegate Commercial Partners is an operator-led holding company focused on acquiring and growing lower middle market businesses in the Southeast. We target businesses with strong customer relationships, recurring revenue characteristics, and opportunities for operational and commercial improvement. Our background includes executive leadership in revenue management, analytics, commercial strategy, and operational transformation across complex corporate carve-outs, integrations, and growth environments. We are focused on long-term ownership and partnership-oriented transitions with founders…

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Solvent Dynamics llc

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Solvent Dynamics specializes in optimizing working capital for growing companies by analyzing receivables to improve availability. With a focus on enhancing financial efficiency, the company employs around 50 staff members dedicated to providing strategic financial solutions. Solvent Dynamics emphasizing its commitment to working capital optimization and direct investments. The firm is based in Lawrenceville, GA, and serves a diverse range of clients seeking to enhance their financial operations.

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