Top Human Resource & Employment Services Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,145

Active Firms

27,540

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 11%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Fluorescent+Leaders

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We have allocated $20M+ of investor capital to acquire one or more founder-led businesses with a minimum purchase price of approximately $5M. We are long-term owners, not flippers, and prioritize continuity, culture, and legacy. Sellers gain a patient capital partner who preserves what works and invests for durable, responsible growth supported by systems, not short-term pressure. Our battletested process is deliberate and built for long term partnership. We invite founders to explore an exit with legacy impact.

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Madden Succession Group, LLC

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Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Madden Succession Group is a firm focused on acquiring and personally operating a single business. With a focus on B2B services, the company offers business owners a personal, legacy-focused exit strategy. The Principal, Andrew Madden, is native to Kentucky and offers a local transition plan to build on the owner's legacy, protect employees, and invest long-term in the community.

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CrestPoint Holdings LLC

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CrestPoint 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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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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The Brevoort Company

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At The Brevoort Company we are building a business where success is measured over decades. To do so, we focus our energy on partnering with great people and investing in our relationships. Our business centers on an entrepreneurial culture, and we strive to become experts in everything we do.

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Tread Ventures

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“See the trail, not the rocks.” A lesson learned from mountain biking and applied to life, this is how my grandpa taught me to see the world. It has shaped how I lead my family, how I work, and now, how I am approaching business ownership.I am a Colorado-based husband, father of four, and acquisition entrepreneur. My goal is to strengthen the social fabric of my community through one of the most powerful tools for generating prosperity: small business. I believe that taking care of employees, customers, and my family isn’t a balancing act – it’s a flywheel whose virtuous cycle is a…

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Next Generation Partners, LLC

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Next Generation Partners (NGP) is a group of three former entrepreneurs. We have acquired companies as a group and as individuals. We each have also had success starting, building, and exiting one or more companies. We are funded by our partners’ equity capital and conventional bank financing. We target established, profitable small companies that have succeeded for decades and have owners ready for the next generation to continue their legacy.NGP and its partners take an active role in its portfolio companies. We partner with existing management and sometimes…

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The Present House Holdings Group

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The Present House Holdings Group is a private holding company dedicated to building and acquiring founder-led businesses, primarily in the food and hospitality sectors. With a focus on operational excellence and disciplined acquisitions, the company operates through two main platforms, emphasizing hospitality concepts and the acquisition of founder businesses. The Present House Holdings Group is committed to enhancing the value of its portfolio companies through strategic investments and management expertise.

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Mosaic PMG

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Leading the sourcing, evaluation, and integration of property management company acquisitions. Responsible for developing outreach strategies, managing deal pipelines, conducting due diligence, and aligning acquisitions with company culture and growth objectives.

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Lvr-Partners

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LVR Partners is a private investment firm focused on partnering with exceptional management teams in the lower middle market. We bring over 30 years of private equity experience, having worked with companies from $25 million to several billion in revenue. Our flexible capital solutions—ranging from majority recapitalizations to minority growth investments—are designed to meet each partner’s unique needs. Post-close, we take an active role to accelerate growth while preserving the culture and legacy that drive long-term success.

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Shanker Kaura

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Experienced leader seeking to acquire and operate an established, technology-enabled business in the Tech/B2B Services, Manufacturing/Distribution, or Specialized Services sectors. I specialize in driving growth by modernizing operations through AI, automation, and digital e-commerce strategies. My goal is to find a platform with proven demand where I can apply my "shop floor to boardroom" leadership style to build a lasting family legacy and strengthen community ties through entrepreneurship.

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Phalanx Partners

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Phalanx Partners is an independent sponsor and investment firm that specializes in serving microcap and lower-middle market companies. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the firm provides strategic private capital to small businesses, offering tailored capital and operational solutions for growth and exit opportunities. Phalanx Partners focuses on helping businesses transition ownership, leveraging their experienced team's broad network to source limited and proprietary investment opportunities. Industries of focus are industrials, manufacturing, aerospace & defense, government services, and…

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Sound Development Group, LLC

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Sound Development Group, LLC is a independent sponsor 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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Inou Holdings LLC

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I am an independent sponsor looking to acquire companies in logistics, healthcare and manufacturing spaces. I have operational experience in those industries and would like to partner with management teams/founders to unlock their companies' growth potential

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Sourced Equity Partners

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I am an independent investment professional, investor and sponsor focused on control investments in durable, profitable small and medium-sized businesses. I work with long-term capital partners, including family offices and private equity investors, with significant experience in industrial and manufacturing niches across Europe and North America. I am particularly interested in opportunities where there is a capable management team in place and the potential for long-term partnership. Trading as Sourced Equity Partners.

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50/50

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We acquire enduring businesses that support the platforms responsible for learning, living, and storytelling. As entrepreneurs-in-practice with a process-driven mindset, we believe legacy deserves continuity.

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Redstoneledger

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We are an independent search entity backed for an SBA 7(a) platform acquisition in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and B2B Medical Supply Distribution. We specifically target established companies generating $300k+ SDE ($1.2M–$1.5M transaction value) with 6+ non-clinical staff. We are prepared to sign NDAs immediately, review CIMs, and offer flexible deal structures for founders seeking a smooth transition.

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Legacy South Partners

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Legacy South Capital Partners is a Texas-based, family investment vehicle focused on partnering with family owned businesses through the South. We have ultimate flexibility with regard to structure, deal size and hold period of investment.

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Shear Line Capital

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Shear Line Capital targets lower middle market manufacturing and essential services businesses. Our firms first investment is in an electrical connector business, and we spend a good amount of time in the interconnect space, as well as several other industrial technology niches.

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Atkinson Consulting

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Atkinson Consulting: Investment vehicle of two experienced business operators with $3M deployable capital and capacity for acquisitions up to $30M. Focus on technical staffing with government contracts, SaaS with recurring revenue, commercial property management, or other professional services. Target EBITDA: $1-10M. We bring operational expertise in federal (FEMA) contracting, technical recruitment, and business optimization. Seeking stable, recurring revenue businesses with growth potential.

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Firms in the Human Resource & Employment Services 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 Human Resource & Employment Services 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 Business 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 1,145 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Business Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Human Resource & Employment Services Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Business 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 Business Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,145 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 Human Resource & Employment Services Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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