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Chicago Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Chicago Capital Partners is a private equity firm which primarily makes control investments in lower middle-market companies with $2-10 million of EBITDA in the following industries: business services, consumer products, distribution, food and beverage, and niche manufacturing. Our fund structure and investment mindset promote building business partnerships and creating value over the long-term.Operational Perspective: Managed by founders and operators, our team understands small and family business dynamics;Partnership Focused: We partner with strong management teams, provide…

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• Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Feb 2022 Acquired Nickerson
• Jun 2021 Acquired Chocolate Works
• Dec 2020 Acquired Home Sweet Home

Castle Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Castle Capital is focused on environmental services in lower middle market private equity. We have successfully invested (and exited) companies in the recycling space and are looking at other environmental services sectors as well.

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• Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Nov 2024 Acquired Tire Depot
• Nov 2024 Acquired Ray's Tire
• Nov 2024 Acquired Dietrich Tire Waste Hauling

PennSpring Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Investment OverviewPennSpring Capital is actively seeking acquisitions of lower-middle-market businesses where founders are looking for a trusted partner to ensure long-term continuity, professionalize operations, and support the next stage of growth. We move quickly, close reliably, and customize structures to meet seller goals.We have a strong track record across compliance-oriented software, environmental services, B2B services, and niche recurring-revenue businesses.Target CriteriaIndustry Focus (any of the following):Environmental services (asbestos, mold,…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired EHC
• Aug 2023 Acquired Yapstone
• Aug 2023 Acquired Circle
• Aug 2023 Acquired total traffic service

The Sterling Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 35 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1982, The Sterling Group is a private equity investment firm defined by its focused expertise, depth of experience, operational strategy, and approach to partnering with management.Focused expertiseWe specialize in what we know best: acquiring and increasing the value of middle-market operating businesses in the fields of basic manufacturing, industrial services, and distribution.Depth of experienceOur Partners have a combined 90 years at Sterling. Their business experience encompasses management, operations, public accounting, commercial and investment banking, and securities…

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• Dec 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Oct 2010 Acquired Propex Inc
• Oct 2010 Acquired Purina Mills
• Oct 2010 Acquired Quicken Loans Inc.

Alvarez & Marsal Securities

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals

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Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies. Our firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by our strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally focused advisory firms in the world. AMC combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing, with deep operational expertise, industry knowledge, and global corporate relationships of A&M, making us an attractive partner to…

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• Aug 2023 Invested in Allied Universal
• Aug 2023 Invested in Carton Pack
• Aug 2023 Invested in Ayesa
• Aug 2023 Invested in AirLife

Ninth Street Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals

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Ninth Street Capital Partners is a private investment partnership that specializes in acquiring, developing and managing established businesses. With a focus on executing deals with the highest degree of integrity, we make long-term controlling investments in growth-oriented, privately held businesses with revenues ranging from $5 to $50 million. Our flexible approach allows us to tailor our investments to help entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their personal and financial goals.

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• Sep 2019 Acquired Undislosed
• Jun 2015 Invested in Premium Inspection & Testing
• Mar 2014 Invested in Kitchen Cabinet Distributors
• May 2013 Acquired SCADA Source, LLC

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Gemini Investors

136 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Founded in 1993, Gemini Investors is a Massachusetts-based private equity firm that provides capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Since its inception, we have invested approximately $1 Billion in more than 185 companies throughout the U.S., typically investing $3 – $8 million per transaction in either control or minority positions. Gemini offers a flexible investment approach. We provide a wide range of financing structures, which include subordinated debt with warrants, preferred stock, and common equity. We have extensive experience leading transactions, as…

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• Sep 2025 Acquired Party Reflections
• May 2025 Acquired Honey Smoked Fish
• May 2025 Acquired Gold Coast Baking Company
• Feb 2025 Acquired Spectro-UV

Gen Cap America

57 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Gen Cap America (GCA) is a private equity firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in leveraged buyouts of privately held lower-middle market businesses. Investment Criteria: Revenue: $5M - $100MEBITDA: $1.5M - $10M Geography: United States & CanadaTransaction Types: Family SuccessionManagement BuyoutDivisional Spin-offRecapitalizationsMost transactions are management buyouts or buyouts of one or multiple retiring owners. GCA target investments typically have a long history of successful operations and cash flow, and quality managers who wish to be part of the…

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• Feb 2022 Acquired Aquasol Corporation
• Sep 2021 Invested in Lab Products, Inc.
• Jan 2021 Acquired Frontier Packaging, Inc.
• Sep 2020 Acquired TFM Services, LLC

Graham Partners

46 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Graham Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in businesses with proprietary technologies, advanced manufacturing know-how, innovative product development capabilities, and strong growth potential. Graham Partners targets companies with EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million, and will invest in smaller companies to the extent they complement one or more of its other holdings. Since the firm's founding in 1988, Graham Partners has closed over sixty acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, and divestitures. The committed capital raised since inception through the Graham…

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• Sep 2023 Acquired Barcoding
• Sep 2023 Acquired Commercial Bakeries Corp.
• Aug 2023 Acquired TAOGLAS
• Mar 2023 Acquired Rhythmlink

Clearview Capital

45 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are a private investment firm specializing in control and non-control investments of North American companies with operating profits of $4 - $20 million.Since the firm’s founding in 1999 by Jim Andersen, Calvin Neider and Pete Doolittle, Clearview has single-mindedly remained dedicated to investing in and supporting the development of lower middle market companies. Working collaboratively with our portfolio company management teams, we provide targeted strategic and operational assistance, as well as capital, to fuel organic and acquisition growth initiatives.Since inception, the…

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• Jan 2025 Acquired Loss Prevention Services
• Dec 2023 Acquired AdCellerant
• May 2023 Acquired Inventive
• Apr 2023 Acquired Capitol Services

Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Company

44 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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HKW is evolving with clarity and purpose, while honoring the vision of the firm’s founders and our 100 plus year history. We focus on specific sectors in which we can utilize our skills and perspective, leveraging technology as part of a data-driven methodology to power our “Four Pillar” structure. HKW has developed processes that support our strategy to find, create, and sustain value in our companies while trusting and appreciating that our approach is what sets us apart.

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• Jan 2023 Acquired CMIT Solutions
• Dec 2022 Acquired dominKnow
• Sep 2022 Acquired Golden Country Oriental Food
• Mar 2022 Invested in Draup

Blue Point Capital Partners, LLC

44 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Blue Point Capital Partners is a private equity firm managing over $1.5 billion in committed capital. With offices in Cleveland, Charlotte, Seattle and Shanghai, Blue Point’s geographical footprint allows it to establish relationships with local and regional entrepreneurs and advisors, while providing the resources of a global organization. The Blue Point partner group has a 21-year track record of partnering with lower middle-market businesses to build processes and capabilities to achieve dramatic growth, specializing in ownership recapitalizations, corporate divestitures and buyouts,…

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• Mar 2018 Acquired FM Sylvan (FMS)
• Mar 2018 Acquired Spector & Co.
• Nov 2017 Acquired Italian Rose Gourmet Products
• Aug 2017 Acquired SASE Company

Stonehenge Partners

42 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Stonehenge Partners ("Stonehenge" or the "Firm") is a middle-market private equity firm with a highly successful 25+ year track record. The Firm directs the investment activities for approximately $1 billion in capital commitments. Stonehenge's investment professionals have extensive experience executing a broad range of transactions including:Management and leveraged buyoutsAcquisitionsRecapitalizationsGrowth capital investmentsStonehenge Partners has the flexibility to invest in a variety of structures including common equity, preferred equity and subordinated debt (or combinations…

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• Jun 2019 Invested in Carolina Restaurant Group, Inc.
• Apr 2019 Invested in Weil Foot & Ankle Institute
• Jan 2019 Acquired PPM Technologies
• Sep 2018 Acquired EMX Industries, Inc.

Garnett Station Partners

35 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Garnett Station Partners was founded in 2013 by Matt Perelman and Alex Sloane, two entrepreneur-investors who grew up together, attended school together, and built the firm together. Today, GSP is a New York–based principal investment firm managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets, investing in growing businesses at attractive entry points across sectors including food and beverage, health and wellness, automotive, and business services. GSP's origins trace to the founders' first year of business school, when they acquired 23 struggling Burger King franchises in Henderson, North…

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• Dec 2025 Acquired Skybound Service Partners
• Dec 2025 Acquired True North Fleet Services
• Dec 2025 Acquired Honey Baked Ham
• Dec 2025 Acquired Tavern in the Square

Industrial Opportunity Partners

35 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Industrial Opportunity Partners, LLC ("IOP"), based in Evanston, IL, is a private equity investment firm. With $910 million of committed capital since its inception, IOP is focused on acquiring and managing middle-market manufacturing and value-added distribution businesses. Utilizing its operations-focused approach and dedicated Board of Operating Principals, IOP has a track record of stabilizing, growing and enhancing the value of its acquired businesses having invested in over 20 platform companies.

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• May 2024 Acquired Transcendia
• May 2024 Acquired Forte Opening Solutions
• May 2023 Acquired HARVEST FOOD GROUP
• Apr 2022 Acquired VIAFLEX

Argosy PE Investments, LLC

32 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Founded in 1990, Argosy Capital invests entrepreneurial capital with experienced business partners in two asset classes, lower middle market operating companies and real estate. Our focus is on creating value with our business partners by investing in inefficient markets where creativity, hard work and disciplined risk taking can generate exceptional returns for the benefit of all stakeholders. As partners with our investors, co-investors, operating company management teams and real estate operating partners, we are dedicated to creating value by building upon the strengths of the people,…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Barco Products
• May 2023 Acquired Diverse Logistics & Distribution, Inc.
• Apr 2023 Acquired Burco, Inc.
• Nov 2022 Acquired Best Warehousing & Transportation, Inc.

Highview Capital

30 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Highview Capital is a family-office backed private equity fund in Los Angeles with an evergreen fund structure (patient capital with ability to hold longer) and flexible, opportunistic investment mandate that has deployed nearly $700mm of equity capital through 2024.We look for companies poised to undergo a transformation. We drive value through a strategic and operational approach coupled with patient capital and an extremely flexible mandate.We invest in middle market businesses that are facing a critical inflection point and are ready for transformation, whether that is executing…

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• Sep 2023 Acquired Lamm Food Service
• Aug 2023 Invested in Safety Marking
• Jun 2023 Invested in B&R Auto
• Sep 2022 Acquired Armstrong’s Restoration

Martis Capital

27 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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With offices in Palo Alto, CA, and Washington, DC, CHSO is a private investment firm focused exclusively on the healthcare and wellness industry. We target middle-market companies and growth situations in North America where our team has an edge in understanding the opportunity, performing due diligence and adding value post close. Our investment team possesses over 50 years of combined investment and medical experience, and leverages an extensive network of relationships with healthcare executives, clinicians, scientists and regulators. We provide flexible, patient capital in partnership…

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• Oct 2022 Invested in Alcanza Clinical Research
• Nov 2021 Invested in Lighthouse Lab Services
• Sep 2021 Acquired Community Based Care
• Nov 2020 Acquired DCN Dx

Mangrove Equity Partners

27 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Mangrove Equity Partners' founding principals enjoy a national reputation as uncommonly effective, fair, flexible and honorable partners to company owners and managers. We have the captive financial resources (including bridge capabilities) and deal experience to efficiently close transactions. We also have substantial operating experience and a collaborative approach to building value at the companies with whom we partner. Mangrove's three person internal operating team affords our fund the ability to help owner/operators maximize the value of their retained ownership, and allows Mangrove to…

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• Oct 2022 Invested in Atlas Greenhouse
• Feb 2022 Acquired STCR
• Dec 2021 Invested in Vintage Air
• Jan 2021 Invested in Seaside Waste Services

Capitala Financial Advisors, LLC

26 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Capitala Group is an asset management firm that has been providing private credit and private equity capital to lower- and middle-market businesses throughout North America for over twenty years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested over $2.2 billion into small businesses and strives to make an impact through responsible investing and a unified mission to support social impact initiatives. We seek to partner with strong management teams to create value and support growth through strategic partnerships, operational expertise, and a shared vision for success.

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• Jan 2025 Provided debt financing to Newbury Franklin Industrials
• Dec 2024 Provided debt financing to The Stonewall Group
• Oct 2024 Invested in Stueve Construction, LLC
• Sep 2024 Acquired Better Car People