Top Hotel, Resort & Cruise Line Operators Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

842

Active Firms

23,402

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 12%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Tiehack Holdings, LLC

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Tiehack Capital Partners (“TCP”) is a minority-owned investment firm seeking to acquire a single company with dependable products or services and a history of generating positive cash flows. TCP plans to operate the company for the long term, with the founders fully focused on the future success of the company. TCP is family office-backed, with committed capital to support growth through internal investment or external acquisitions. TCP is flexible in transaction structure and can create a strong alignment and a definitive exit strategy for the seller.

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40/73 Capital, LLC

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40|73 Capital is an entrepreneurial private equity firm designed to not only provide capital and strategic advice but also collaborate with management to drive growth and optimize the performance of lower-middle market consumer and services companies where our $200M+ investment experience and active approach will enable us to better mitigate risks, capture opportunities, and generate high risk-adjusted returns. We believe our distinct strategic-operational investment approach will result in measurable value creation.Beyond capital, we generate value for select companies by leveraging a…

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West Lane Partners

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West Lane Partners is a special situations private equity firm focused on control and non-control investments in middle-market companies with $75–750M in total enterprise value. We seek deploy $20–100M equity checks across North America (prefer $50M+).Our team combines 150+ years of private equity, restructuring, legal, and operating experience, having deployed over $3B of capital and led more than $120B in restructuring advisory. We bring institutional-level investing capabilities and preeminent restructuring expertise to complex transactions in the middle market.We target opportunities…

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Hoffman Supply Chain Advisors

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Hoffman Supply Chain Advisors is a consulting firm specializing in logistics and supply chain optimization for manufacturing companies. It focuses on transportation, customs compliance, and cost reduction. The company is led by David Hoffman, a veteran in supply chain management.

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ACM Holdings

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ACM Holdings 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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Cruz Capital

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Blue Catfish Capital is an independent sponsor focused on acquiring and scaling market-leading businesses in niche industries. Like the blue catfish—the dominant species in its niche—we believe the best opportunities are often found in specialized markets where expertise, reputation, and operational excellence create durable competitive advantages. Our primary focus is aquatic management, including pond, lake, and water feature services, while remaining opportunistic in adjacent essential service industries that share similar characteristics. We partner with founders to preserve what…

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Care One Services LLC

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Care One Services LLC exists to extend the legacy of well established private companies. We invest in companies over a medium to long-term horizon and are focused on serving the organizational team through our deep operational experience. Care One Services LLC partners with passive investors who view business success through the lens of intentional growth and steady returns. The organization made it's first acquisition in May of 2023.

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Greywing Capital

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Greywing Capital is an independent sponsor firm focused on making a select few acquisitions in a narrow set of consumer sectors. We're targeting EBITDA of $2-$15M and taking a hypothesis-first approach.Greywing is founded by Neil Houghton, Jr. Neil was formerly a partner at Boston Consulting Group in the consumer practice, and also an Associate at Bain Capital in the consumer LBO group.

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Grady Bay Capital

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Grady Bay Capital (GBC) is a founder-friendly family office making investments in middle-market companies. We partner with founders, entrepreneurs, families and management teams to build and accelerate lasting value with shareholders and stakeholders alike. Our goal is to win together, and to help you achieve near-term liquidity as well as create a significant second bite of the apple. We focus on igniting profitable growth, making accretive acquisitions and further professionalizing the business making it “investment grade” vs a “lifestyle” business. We position for a second bite…

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Orchestra Capital LLC

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Welcome to Orchestra Capital L.L.P., an independent investment firm providing capital in special situations. We are delighted to have you visit our website and learn more about our unique approach to investing.The firm is headquartered in London with presence in Washington, D.C. We provide capital in special situation private equity, debt and real estate transactions with an ability to quickly value, acquire investments and settle private equity transfers within a short period. We understand that every investment situation is different. That is why we are committed to creating liquidity in…

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Valfra

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We are an independent sponsor based in Monterrey, Mexico, looking to invest in/buy great businesses in the US. As an independent sponsor, we source, value, diligence and invest in companies on a deal by deal basis, with a pool of investors que frequently work with. These investors are mostly based in the US and Mexico, and most of them are either structured investment funds, or family offices. Our experience comes from founding and being active investors in the renewable energy space, as well as experience in healthcare services, education, amongst others.

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Outerbound Capital

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Based in Atlanta, we partner with entrepreneurs, management teams and companies with exceptional potential to build lasting businesses. We develop and execute large scale buy & build programs and look to invest $50M to $150M of equity per platform company to fund add-on acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. Founded in 2020, the firm has invested over $200M of capital and completed 10 acquisitions.

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LEYKAR Investments LLC

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Unlike a typical private equity fund, we derive our capital from the same entrepreneurs that will be involved in your business. We care as much as you do because we are putting the fruits of our own work into yours.

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Sterra+Ai

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We are seeking to acquire established, profitable businesses across a range of industries and geographies. We are flexible on sector and location and are primarily focused on finding strong fundamentals, capable teams, and opportunities for long-term value creation.Our team has extensive experience operating, scaling, and exiting multiple businesses. We take a hands-on, operator-led approach and prioritize continuity for employees, customers, and partners.

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Valley Forge Stewardship

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Valley Forge Stewardship, an independent investment firm backed by committed capital and focused on acquiring and personally operating a single exceptional small business in Southeastern PA. We take a long term, hands on approach to ownership, prioritizing durable companies with strong cash flow, loyal customers, and people first cultures.My background spans private equity, investment banking, accounting, and private credit. Most recently, I was a Senior Associate at Durare Capital, where I led sourcing, diligence, and transaction financing initiatives. Prior to that, I advised middle-market…

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EGP Brands

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EGP Brands is an investment platform focused on acquiring and scaling multi-unit consumer and service businesses. We pursue founder-owned companies, corporate carve-outs, and franchised or branded concepts where sales growth, operational improvement, development and consolidation can drive long-term value creation.Our team has experience investing in and operating businesses across restaurants, consumer services, business services, specialty retail, fitness, entertainment and healthcare. We are flexible on transaction structures and take a long-term, partnership-oriented approach, working…

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Birkdale Partners, LLC

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Birkdale Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Cave Creek Capital Management, LLC

32 Total Closed Deals

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Our Investment Team members average over 25 years of experience as both operating executives and Private Equity fund managers. Each Partner works with a small number of companies and commits the necessary time, talent and personal capital to ensure their success.Cave Creek Capital’s approach has the flexibility of a family office, the talent of a major firm and offers a much wider range of capital solutions than traditional Private Equity funds. We don’t require control and can invest in both equity and debt. We also have no structural deadlines to meet which enables us to be patient…

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Oct 2010 Acquired Peter Piper Pizza
Oct 2010 Acquired POLYMER CORPORATION
Oct 2010 Acquired PowerFone
Oct 2010 Acquired RSA Security Inc.

Skyline Global Partners LLC

14 Total Closed Deals

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Skyline Global Partners LLC is a lower middle market private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois. We focus on buyouts and growth equity investments in the United States and Canada. Skyline targets companies in the healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, business services, software/SaaS and eCommerce, consumer products, and food/beverage/agriculture sectors.Transaction StructuresSkyline focuses on buyouts and growth equity investments. We make investments on both a control and minority ownership basis. We provide flexible transaction structures that meet the needs of owners and management…

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Aug 2024 Acquired Exacto
Jun 2024 Invested in Apex International
Dec 2023 Acquired Cosmo's Superior Foods
Aug 2021 Acquired Lief Labs

LFPI US LLC

14 Total Closed Deals

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The LFPI Group is one of the leading independent, multi-strategy alternative asset managers in Europe with nearly €12 billion under management in private equity (majority, minority, co-investments, funds of funds and thematic funds including hotels), private debt, real estate, as well as asset management in Europe and North America, with a focus on long-term investments. LFPI US LLC is the US subsidiary of LFPI group.Each of the LFPI Group's activities benefits from the commitment and experience of a specific team that is totally dedicated to it. Strongly rooted in their local markets and…

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Jul 2022 Acquired IFOP
Jul 2022 Acquired METALINE
Oct 2021 Acquired Atermes
Sep 2020 Acquired WILINK

Firms in the Hotel, Resort & Cruise Line Operators 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 Hotel, Resort & Cruise Line Operators Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, 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 Consumer Services 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 842 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Consumer Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Hotel, Resort & Cruise Line Operators Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Consumer Services, 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 Consumer Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 842 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 Hotel, Resort & Cruise Line Operators Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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