Top Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

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2,195

Active Firms

37,377

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 47%

Technology 10%

Healthcare 9%

Business Services 9%

Consumer Goods 7%

Key Attributes

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

Kissel Capital LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Kissel Capital is an Indiana-based independent sponsor focused on acquiring industrial businesses with $2–6M in EBITDA across the US and Canada. We focus on transactions with a management buyout component (e.g. rollovers, co-investment). We're an independent sponsor, but we come from a committed fund background, so we bring that same rigor and discipline to how we operate. Most importantly, we bring certainty to close. We have three active portfolio companies and three realization events under our belt (one exit and two dividends). We also invest alongside our equity partners and management…

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Nov 2025 Acquired Engine Seals
Nov 2023 Acquired Safety Boss
May 2023 Acquired ContourGlass
Apr 2022 Acquired Royal Camp

Timoneer Strategic Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Timoneer Strategic Partners is a private investment firm that makes control and minority investments in profitable, closely held lower- and middle-market businesses. We strategically partner with companies and operators to build exceptional businesses and brands.Timoneer takes pride in being a value-added partner and building enduring relationships with its portfolio companies and management teams. Our team at Timoneer has spent significant time affecting both operational / organic growth initiatives, along with inorganic buy-and-build strategies, for numerous family and entrepreneur owned…

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Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Dec 2024 Acquired DRC Restoration
Sep 2023 Acquired Solid Restoration
Feb 2021 Acquired Confidential Environmental Services Provider

Rannerdale Capital LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Rannerdale is both an independent sponsor and the private investment vehicle for its founder’s family. As an independent sponsor, Rannerdale identifies, pursues, executes and manages private equity transactions in the lower and middle market. As an investment vehicle, Rannerdale commits a material amount of its founder’s family capital to each transaction. David F. Browne is approaching 20 years of experience in private equity. He has had a lead role in circa 15 completed buyside transactions, investing $1.5 billion of equity capital. Of that equity capital, approximately $1…

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Jul 2026 Acquired Splish Splash Cleaners, Inc.
Jul 2026 Acquired AutoBodyNow
Jul 2023 Acquired Small Engine Warehouse, Inc.

Transportation
Mobile Automotive Services Platform With Strong EBITDA

NDA Available CIM Available South Atlantic

Revenue

$5.9M

EBITDA

$2.0M

Margin

33%

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Business Services
Multi-Location Dental Platform With High EBITDA

NDA Available CIM Available South Atlantic

Revenue

$33.2M

EBITDA

$9.7M

Margin

29%

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Industrials
Precision Industrial Fabrication Manufacturer

NDA Available CIM Available South Atlantic

Revenue

$3.9M

EBITDA

$1.1M

Margin

29%

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Industrials
Regional Fire Protection Services Platform

NDA Available CIM Available Middle Atlantic

Revenue

$13.3M

EBITDA

$1.5M

Margin

11%

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Transportation
Industrial Equipment Platform With Meaningful EBITDA

NDA Available CIM Available Eastern Midwest

Revenue

$36.7M

EBITDA

$9.5M

Margin

26%

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Consumer Goods
Outdoor Consumer Products Brand Platform

NDA Available CIM Available Eastern Midwest

Revenue

$23.0M

EBITDA

$4.5M

Margin

20%

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Technology
Multi-Region IT Asset Disposition Provider

NDA Available CIM Available West South Central

Revenue

$28.1M

EBITDA

$5.7M

Margin

20%

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Technology
Compliance-Driven Visitor Management Software Provider

NDA Available CIM Available Eastern Midwest

Revenue

$3.7M

EBITDA

$1.7M

Margin

46%

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HH Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, HH Capital is a self-funded venture ready to make a full equity purchase of a small middle-market business with cash on hand. We are interested in companies in the Midwest with consistent annual pre-tax net earnings between $1 million and $3 million. HH Capital can offer a flexible liquidity event. Open to all types of ownership structures. Your business will be owned and operated for its long-term value to benefit owners, shareholders, employees and community.We have general industries of interest, but prefer to evaluate each company from the bottom-up…

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Jun 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Aug 2023 Acquired Queen Foods Wholesale Distributor
Sep 2020 Acquired New England Miniature Ball

Swift Anchor Holdings

1 Closed Deal via Axial

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Swift Anchor invests in market leading companies that have durable moats, high quality management teams and cultures, deliver superior products/services to their customers, and generate significant cash flow.We focus on companies with $3-25mm EBITDA in healthcare, business/industrial services, and aerospace & defense.We aim to maximize outcomes through hands-on partnership that calls for identifying and implementing value creation ideas and seeking inorganic growth opportunities. Swift Anchor is backed by leading family offices and institutional investors.

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Apr 2024 Acquired Essential Turbines Inc
Sep 2022 Invested in Associated Veterinary Partners
Jan 2022 Invested in Amerimed

Sundog Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are a team of investors and operators who have collectively acquired more than 30 businesses over the course of our careers. While we are generalist investors, our primary areas of industry focus are construction and contracting, consumer products, manufacturing, and distribution.We seek out situations where our investing, industry, and operating expertise will add value to the companies we acquire, and are comfortable working with leadership transitions.Featured in Axial's 2022 Industrials Top 50

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Apr 2022 Acquired Stryker Electrical Contracting, Inc.
Apr 2022 Acquired Bay Area Electric, Inc.
Apr 2022 Acquired Edge Electric, Inc.

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Silver Swan Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Silver Swan Capital is a private investment firm founded by principals from KKR, Blackstone, and Tinicum. We have a flexible mandate and invest in both large-scale platform companies and smaller, niche businesses where we can drive strategic and operational value. We have collectively invested +$1.5 billion in our past careers and generated significant value for our investors, management teams, and portfolio company employees.

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Mar 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
May 2015 Invested in Confidential Wireless Tower Company

House Rock Capital Partners, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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House Rock Capital Partners is an operator-led investment firm founded by Bobby Anderson. With 17+ years spanning institutional investing and hands-on operational leadership, HRCP acquires established manufacturing platforms with $10M–$100M in revenue. We've deployed $53M+ across two platform acquisitions, bringing disciplined capital and genuine operating experience to every business we build.

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Dec 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Mar 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Marigny Investments LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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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 $1-5mm of EBITDA.

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May 2022 Acquired Victory Supply
Dec 2021 Acquired The Gauge House

Fire Pit Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Fire Pit Capital was formed by private equity veterans, business owners and operators and family offices to invest in small businesses located in the Southeast. Backed by committed, patient capital from a number of family offices, Fire Pit Capital was formed with permanence in mind to own durable businesses for the long haul. We are flexible in our approach and will consider creative ways to participate in any ownership transition or be the source of growth capital.

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Sep 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Jul 2022 Invested in American Metal Technology of Tenn, LLC

Eagle Hill Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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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…

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Nov 2022 Acquired GHC Mechanical
Jul 2021 Acquired Jensen's Plumbing & Heating

Atlas Bay Investments

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Headquartered in Tampa Bay, Atlas Bay Investments is a family-owned investment and advisory firm backed by over 50 years of principal experience in operations, finance, and M&A. We are active acquirers of middle-market manufacturing and B2B service companies, leveraging our deep operational expertise to provide seamless transitions for founders.Our unique advantage lies in our integrated approach: we combine an extensive background in business acquisitions with a dedicated Commercial Real Estate investment and brokerage arm. This allows us to expertly navigate transactions whether they…

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May 2025 Advised HerScan USA LLC in its sale to Alpine Crest Capital LLC

VVV Equity Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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VVV Equity Partners is an investment firm dedicated to acquiring, managing, and scaling exceptional vertical software companies. With a focus on Vertical Systems of Record (VSOR) software, they serve as the operational backbone for asset-heavy industries such as logistics, agriculture, construction, energy, and manufacturing. The firm is composed of revenue leaders, marketers, and engineers with extensive experience from big-four consulting to unicorn startups. VVV Equity Partners is known for making straightforward cash offers without earn-outs, targeting industries with increasing software…

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May 2026 Acquired Confidential Company

Sopris Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Apr 2026 Acquired Confidential Company

Hook Echo Holdings

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Owner of a fire apparatus business interested in follow-on opportunities in the world of police, fire, and EMS. Especially interested in anything directly selling into customers in the fire service space.

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Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Ilion Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Who we areIlion Capital Partners exists to allocate both capital and talent to opportunities that others overlook. We are flexible to look at smaller or more complex deals than most other PE funds or search funds would consider, and count on our diligence and patience to pay off in the long run as we help grow the companies that we partner with.Through an extensive network of advisors, investors, and former colleagues all over the country, we not only have rapid access to capital to fund our investments, but can also augment management teams where needed. This ensures that we can partner with…

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Nov 2021 Acquired AM Equipment

W Holdings LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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W Holdings LLC is a private equity independent sponsor focused on investing for the long term in small to medium sized businesses. We back strong management teams and preserve the legacies they've built. We work with management teams to grow cash flow and improve each business by driving growth, pursuing acquisitions, and refining strategy.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

Etna Industrial

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Etna Industrial is an investor focused exclusively on lower-middle market investments in the food, beverage, and related industries. We target control investments in entrepreneurial and family-owned companies with stable cash flows and significant growth opportunities. We are hyper-focused on a handful of companies at a time and support our partner companies with our deep industry knowledge, networks, and operating experience. Our flexible investment approach enables us to approach our holding periods in decades rather than a typical 5-year holding period.

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Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

RSL Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are an independent sponsor model that looks to acquire $1-3MM EBITDA businesses in the Southeast and Mountain areas in the US. This is a partnership between a seasoned PE professional coming from Blackstone, working on their flagship PE funds, and a top 1% SBA lender. We have worked together in the past on Real Estate transactions but we and our investors are focused on acquiring businesses from owners looking to exit / partner with us, using our expertise to add value.

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Aug 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Duratus Holdings

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Duratus is a permanent holding company started by Yaz Malas and Nick Vafiades. We are a duo dedicated to acquiring and growing a single small business for decades. As partners, we bring years of experience starting and scaling our own businesses in the online retail and financial services industries.

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Nov 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

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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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