Top Independent Sponsors - Axial

ABOUT CMG COMPANIES:CMG Companies, based out Dallas, TX (USA), is a group of separate and independent entities primarily with investments in the restaurant, retail, hotel, sports and real estate sectors with an investment thesis around multi-unit and franchising. Additional industries of focus within franchising are: fitness, automotive, health & beauty, and wellness.In terms of where to slot us from an investor type – we are unique in the sense that we have owned and operated our own businesses since 2001, invested our own capital and also raised capital from LPs (both institutional and…

Pearl Street Capital Partners ("PSCP") invests in outstanding family-owned and privately held businesses that have a track record of success in their markets. PSCP has committed capital from two family offices and a mandate to invest in attractive opportunities in the lower middle market. PSCP partners with founders/owners and management teams to deliver value and preserve business continuity while bringing strategic resources and capabilities to help businesses grow. Our aim is to build stronger businesses positioned for long-term success. PSCP typically targets businesses with $1-7m of…

BlackBern Partners LLC invests in mature operating companies in the lower middle market, partnering with management teams that have a proven track record of success and providing capital to realize organic growth and acquisition opportunities. BlackBern is industry agnostic and focuses on situations where it can see specific opportunities to add value. A flexible mandate allows BlackBern to tailor investments for companies with a wide range of capital needs.Beyond the aforementioned criteria, interest in any investment is situation-specific. The Partnership engages in both time-sensitive and…

Columbia River Partners (CRP) is a private investment firm integrating private equity, technology and special situations. CRP seeks to partner with management teams to invest in businesses going through transition or expansion with patient long-term capital. We focus on situations where we can bring technology and our network to drive change. We are not afraid of complexity. We are not afraid of introducing technology to traditional business sectors. We are passionate about investing in people. Learn more about why we may be the right partner for you and your company.

We invest in and acquire Lower Middle Market businesses. We seek established, profitable companies, with cash-flow between $1.5mm and $3.0mm annually. Our structures include majority equity and complete acquisitions.

Amalgam Capital, LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are a team of seasoned operators who plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.We acquire and sustainably grow underrated businesses as independent sponsors.Our multidisciplinary team of investors, entrepreneurs, and operators, has created substantial value for others.Our Investment SweetspotRevenue GeneratingWe invest in business generating between $20M to $100M in revenue annuallyHistory of ProfitabilityBusinesses…

Obsidian Point Partners LLC is a New York City-based private investment firm focused on the lower middle market with a bias for North American-based, cash flow generative businesses.

At Weave Growth Partners, we are pioneering a technology-led approach to operational transformation of middle-market businesses. Specifically, we bring the power of data and analytics to strengthen and unlock value within lower middle market businesses.FLEXIBLE & FAIR DEAL TERMS. We seek to pay a fair price for your business and intend to work closely with you to structure the transaction to best meet your financial and personal objectives, including consideration of the owner’s tax planning and lifestyle interestsCONFIDENCE & CAPITAL. You can be confident that we will…

Auricle Capital Partners, LLC was founded to invest in high quality US-based family and founder-owned businesses. Our principals have over 35 years of experience as investors in, advisors to, and operators of middle market businesses. We focus on healthcare and B2B products and services, as well as other industries in certain situations.

SIG is an investment firm that has acquired 18 companies in the last 4 years. What makes SIG special is our team of highly qualified Operators we bring into our firm and place as CEO or GM in the companies we acquire. This allows ownership to transition out successfully within 30-45 days. SIG brings 90% to 100% cash to close. SIG is a high-probability-to-close-buyer. SIG is always committed to preserving the legacy, brand names, and existing employee pool of all of the companies we acquire. If you go to www.sigpartners.com/companies, you'll see 18 companies still operating under the name…

LP First Capital is a private investment firm focused on business services, with experience in commercial, consumer, education, and healthcare services. We have strong operational backgrounds and industry relationships. We excel in situations where we can partner with founders and management teams to build a platform that will scale and generate long term value for all business stakeholders.

Willistown Capital is a Texas-based private investment firm started in 2014 to partner with, and to invest in small businesses. We operate as an independent sponsor with committed capital from a family office and high-net worth individuals. Our acquisitions strategy is focused on identifying high quality businesses and owners/management teams, where our capital, as well as resources and relationships, can have a direct and positive impact on the business, its employees and its customers. Our ownership period is indefinite although our focus is on businesses where we can help double revenue…

Kissel Capital believes in playing to our strengths. We have earned our track record by identifying great management teams and fully supporting them, not by running their companies, hence “Investors – Not Operators.”  Our successful investment formula was developed over two decades of investing experience with a prominent middle market PE fund.Our strategy focuses exclusively on management-led buyouts. We help great operators buy the companies they work for. We create lasting partnerships based on trust and earned over time in the trenches.Our approach is unique: We apply best…

Eagle Hill Partners is a Chicago-based private investment firm seeking to partner with founder/family-owned businesses where we can leverage our experience, advisory board and professional network to support operational improvements and growth initiatives. Eagle Hill Partners is different from traditional private equity. We contribute long-term capital with flexible investment horizons and structures to provide full or partial liquidity events to ownership. We are supported by an active Advisory Board that includes private equity Partners and former privately-held company executives who…

Marigny Investments is a Denver-based private equity firm that looks to partner with entrepreneurs seeking to transition their business into the next stage of growth. Marigny Investments targets overlooked opportunities in the B2B Services and Light Manufacturing sectors with $1-4mm of EBITDA.

Pillar49 Capital provides liquidity, succession solutions and growth capital to owners of small and medium-sized businesses, while preserving and building on the factors that made them great – culture and people.We partner with North American businesses with $1 to $10 million+ of EBITDA / cash flow, with a long growth runway and attractive industry characteristics.At Pillar49, we take a different approach than most investors by “rolling up our sleeves” as active managers, providing our partners with the operational and financial resources to support and drive long-term growth. With over…

We are an independent sponsor with over 15 years of investment experience and over 30years of operating experience in the manufacturing space. During our careers we havecompleted over 15 transactions investing over $75 millions and operated multiplebusinesses with a combined revenue of over $1 billion

Taurus Capital Partners represents long-term capital partnership for exceptional, values-driven businesses from experienced operators and investors.Why We Founded the FirmThere has never been more capital available to growing, profitable lower middle market businesses who want to sell. While that is a great dynamic for maximizing value today, it often comes with the hard-to-appreciate, long-term risk of working with investors who think they understand your business better than you do. Entrepreneurs know that all the elements that made their business successful in the first place - incredible…

Home Service Partners 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. 

Elmsley Capital invests in the manufacturing, education and business and consumer service industries. Our firm and our success are entirely contingent on effective partnerships, which require deep trust and integrity. We seek to work with good, honest people and build close relationships that enable us to align on priorities. Once aligned, we allow ourselves to be creative and flexible, finding the right solution to every unique situation. We are patient, long-term holders of our businesses, who seek to build employee-driven cultures and encourage shared ownership.