Top Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

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2,145

Active Firms

36,178

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 46%

Technology 10%

Healthcare 10%

Business Services 9%

Consumer Goods 7%

Key Attributes

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

AQX Brands

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AQX Brands is a consumer-focused operating platform actively acquiring and running profitable, founder-led businesses in the United States.We pursue asset acquisitions only and are focused on businesses with established operations, real customer demand, and durable unit economics. Our team has hands-on experience operating and scaling ecommerce and consumer brands, with strengths across brand development, performance marketing, supply chain, and disciplined financial management.Our primary areas of interest include consumer, ecommerce, branded products, specialty retail, and niche…

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Duration Group Holdings

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A permanent capital vehicle dedicated to building, acquiring, and operating businesses for the long term. Duration Group partners small/medium sized businesses and owner-operators in fundamentally attractive, highly fragmented service-based categories.

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Ghost Capital

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About UsThe Ghost team partners with founders, owners, and management teams to help build next-generation aerospace and defense companies. We focus on lower middle-market aerospace and and defense companies that produce hardware for the US and allied militaries.Meet the team!Chase CampbellFormer Corporate Development Manager at Elbit America, whose M&A team closed transactions of $700m+ and crafted corporate strategy enterprise-wideFinancial analyst at commercial real-estate firm, completing 60 transactionsMBA from Cox School of Business, BA from Princeton University, and Certificate…

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Technology
Southeastern U.S. Healthcare AI Services Platform

NDA Available CIM Available South Atlantic

Revenue

$7.7M

EBITDA

$3.0M

Margin

39%

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Industrials
Scaled Public-Sector HVAC Contracting Platform

NDA Available CIM Available Middle Atlantic

Revenue

$53.5M

EBITDA

$7.2M

Margin

13%

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Energy & Renewables
Clean Energy Services Platform With EBITDA

NDA Available CIM Available Mountain

Revenue

$14.7M

EBITDA

$5.2M

Margin

35%

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Technology
Recurring Managed IT Services Provider

NDA Available CIM Available West South Central

Revenue

$2.3M

EBITDA

$1.1M

Margin

49%

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Business Services
Human Performance And Safety Consulting Provider

NDA Available CIM Available West South Central

Revenue

$8.7M

EBITDA

$2.7M

Margin

31%

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LevrIQ Equity Partners

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LevrIQ Equity Partners is a ‘systems-first’ private investment group exclusively focused on leveraging the power of real operational capability and experience, executable strategy, and deep financial knowledge to transform and compound value where others cannot.We aren't your typical investment firm. We're seasoned investors and operators who understand the real challenges of running a business, beyond building PowerPoint decks and Excel spreadsheets. Our approach is more than financial engineering, we focus on building perpetual value through operational excellence and resolute…

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Kreutz

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I'm a four-time founder and operator with a decade of advising 100's of owner-operated businesses across 200+ industries and 8,000+ advisory hours. I have owned and operated consumer businesses including cigar.com and t-shirts.com, and have supported food and beverage brands including Hunter Bay Coffee. I understand how these businesses work from the inside. I'm not a banker who learned to invest. I'm an operator who learned to buy.

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Draza Capital Group

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Draza Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in high-growth companies with a sustainable competitive advantage. The firm is actively seeking investment opportunities in established markets, focusing on businesses that demonstrate strong potential for growth and market leadership. Draza Capital's strategic approach is centered around identifying and nurturing companies that can leverage their competitive strengths to achieve significant market impact.

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Ampstead

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Ampstead is a long-term investment platform focused on partnering with exceptional energy service contractors driving America’s electrification. We invest in businesses rooted in craftsmanship and operational excellence—specializing in EV charging, distributed energy (solar + storage), and grid efficiency upgrades.We believe in the trades, in grid resilience, and in building with purpose. Our ideal partners are founder-led businesses with $1–5M in EBITDA, strong teams, and a proven reputation in the Southeast.The platform is led by Vicente Garrido, an operator and investor with deep…

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TWG Capital

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TWG Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in partnering with middle-market companies to foster strategic growth and create long-term sustainable value. With an operational focus, TWG Capital targets value-driven investments in companies that demonstrate strong operational capabilities. Their approach is centered on strategic improvements to enhance value and maximize returns for investors. The firm operates as an investment partner, leveraging its expertise to drive growth and improve the operational efficiency of its portfolio companies.

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BA Growth

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We are individual searchers acquiring construction companies in Texas. We build one from scratch and did our first acquisition in 2025.Search Criteria Small market deal $500k SDE - $1.5M EBITDA 3-5x multiple Deal size: $1M to 10M.

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Haywood Industries

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Haywood Industries is a permanent-capital industrial holding company. We acquire essential, disruption-resistant manufacturers and industrial businesses from owners planning their succession, and we steward these companies for the long term. We are funded through free cash flow from our current businesses as well as a few aligned families who share our mission and philosophy around acquiring and building companies over centuries. We excel at complicated unique situations and acquisitions due to our structure. Our ideal size is $1M - $10M of ebitda but that can flex up. We are interested in…

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Crossroads Strategic Advisors

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Based in Houston, Crossroads Strategic Advisors provides advice on recapitalization and restructuring strategies for middle market companies. As turnaround operators with an investor’s perspective, Crossroads provides valuable insights and creative solutions for operators, investors, creditors and other stakeholders. Amid volatility and uncertainty, clients hire Crossroads to navigate out-of-court workouts, distressed M&A and bankruptcy reorganizations. Crossroads provides support and guidance throughout the restructuring process as financial advisor, turnaround consultant or interim…

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Sutton Industrial

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Private holding company focused on acquiring lower middle market industrial services and manufacturing companies with $2-$5M of EBITDA.End markets include industrial manufacturing, industrial technology (valves, sensors, gauges, and components), Automotive aftermarket, security and safety, and paper and packaging.Founded by former Goldman Sachs industrials bankers with over $50 billion of executed transaction experience.

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Cade Partners

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Cade Partners is a healthcare-focused investment firm based in San Francisco. Cade brings a unique AI transformation playbook to traditional services firms in healthcare and helps them become more successful.

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Alkura Capital

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Holding company for a suite of real estate and service businesses. The primary business held is a short term management company servicing Southern California and Hawaii. Our goal is to create a hassle free experience for owners while maximizing revenue.

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Skyharbor Capital Partners

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Skyharbor Capital is private investment firm based in Miami, FL. We invest our own capital and seek to partner with high-integrity operating executives (whether they are founders, replacement CEOs, or search fund entrepreneurs). We are industry agnostic and invest nationwide in established B2B services companies and have a preference for "information-based" or "tech-enabled" business services with meaningful repeat or recurring revenue. We seek to acquire vendors and service providers that provide technology and information support services to other businesses. Our approach…

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Marine Capital Partners

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Marine Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in market leaders operating in the lower middle market. Marine seeks to partner with management to acquire owner-operated and family-owned businesses across consumer, business and diversified industrials, niche manufacturing, value added distribution, building products, transportation and logistics and media & entertainment. Between its investment team and our eight operating partners (all of whom have 25+ years of experience), we are able to navigate complex transactions and unlock value through various operational…

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Vantage Equity Partners

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Vantage Equity Partners is a thesis-driven private equity firm that specializes in investing in Defensive Growth companies. Founded in 2024, the firm focuses on sectors characterized by low-discretionary spending, employing a proven value creation formula to partner with management teams and drive growth. With a strategic emphasis on value creation, Vantage Equity Partners aims to enhance the performance and market position of its portfolio companies, leveraging the expertise of its leadership, including Managing Partner and Co-Founder David Basto, who brings experience from his previous role…

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SpringWater

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SpringWater is an entrepreneur-led SaaS acquirer dedicated to acquiring and scaling founder-led software businesses. Launched in 2025, the firm focuses on companies with €1–10M in annual recurring revenue, aiming to transform them into global market leaders.Holding company was launched by bootstrapped entrepreneurs who have built global category leaders like Hostinger, WebPros, Contabo, as well as NordVPN, Oxylabs.SpringWater offers founders a full exit or the opportunity to partner for the next growth phase, leveraging its expertise in product-led growth and marketing.

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Evash Inc

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Together with my partner, we acquire and operate Amazon business selling private label brands/products. We then seek to increase profitability on said businesses by running them through our propietary system before relisting on the market, however we are not flippers neccessarily. We are happy to hold long term as well.

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Field Ventures

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Field Ventures is a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and consolidation of essential service businesses. With a focus on sectors such as pest control, electrical, plumbing, and trades, Field Ventures aims to streamline and enhance the operations of these businesses. By consolidating these essential services, the firm seeks to create more efficient and effective service providers, ultimately benefiting both the businesses and their customers. Field Ventures' strategic approach to investment and consolidation positions it as a key player in the essential services market.

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Firms in the 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 Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$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.

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