Top Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

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2,215

Active Firms

37,606

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

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC.

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.

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May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Aug 2023 Acquired Traffic & Mobility Consultants

Clover Capital Partners LLC

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Clover Capital Partners is an investment firm focused primarily on the food and beverage industries. Our primary investment approach is the acquisition or control recapitalization of a food/beverage manufacturing, processing or distribution business - with a target size of $1mm to $5mm of EBITDA. Though Clover Growth Partners, we make minority, growth equity investments in emerging CPG brands. We will also look at carve-outs, turnarounds and minority deals in food and beverage related companies. We are industry focused and lifecycle/situationally agnostic.

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Feb 2017 Invested in Cleveland Kraut
Jun 2015 Invested in Wilde Brands
Nov 2012 Acquired Jo's Candies
Dec 2011 Invested in Kevita Inc.

Geneva Glen Capital

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Founded in 2010, Geneva Glen Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm that invests in proven private companies with leading market positions, significant growth potential, and stable cash flows. GGC makes control investments and targets companies headquartered in the U.S. or Canada with EBITDA between $2 million and $20 million. The firm works closely with management teams to establish and execute on a clearly defined value creation and growth plan. The principals of GGC have extensive private equity experience and capital backing from family offices and other institutional investors…

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Mar 2018 Acquired EZ Shipper Racks
Jun 2016 Invested in Dianne's Fine Desserts
Jun 2016 Invested in Southeastern Home Health Services
Dec 2012 Invested in Playtime

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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Lowe Capital Management LLC

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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About UsLowe Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in and actively managing U.S. based companies in the lower-middle market. We believe in investing in quality, growth-oriented platforms and partnering with strong management teams to create long-term value both organically and through add-on acquisitions.We tailor deal structuring to the seller’s and business’ needs and commit to an efficient and discrete diligence process to ensure minimal disruptions to daily operations. We look to transition the ownership of the business in a seamless and constructive…

Recent Transactions

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Apr 2025 Acquired Performance Insulation Contractors, Inc.
Aug 2023 Acquired Anchor Scaffolding
Jul 2023 Acquired Gastonia Pipe, Boiler, Duct & Insulation Inc.
Jun 2021 Acquired East Coast Rigging & Scaffolding

Fairchild Capital Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Fairchild Capital PartnersFairchild Capital Partners, LLC is a Buffalo, NY-based private equity firm focused on investing in companies that operate in the middle-market and lower middle-market. Fairchild seeks to partner with companies typically generating revenues between $5 million and $75 million led by strong, entrepreneurial management teams, providing capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, family transitions, estate planning, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, and growth and expansion. Visit www.fairchildcapitalpartners.com for additional information.

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Aug 2021 Acquired Package Design & Supply
Aug 2021 Acquired Diversified Manufacturing
Nov 2020 Acquired Caitec Inc
Nov 2019 Acquired Sidco Filter

Northwinds Services Group

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Northwinds Services Group is a specialized platform in the HVAC and plumbing services industry. It is dedicated to helping business owners enhance and preserve the value of their existing businesses. The company focuses on investing in partner companies within the HVAC and plumbing sectors, providing them with the necessary training and resources to foster growth and improve service delivery. As a private equity-backed platform, Northwinds Services Group aims to achieve operational excellence and expand its reach through strategic partnerships with local HVAC and plumbing brands. With a…

Recent Transactions

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Jan 2026 Acquired All-Temp Systems Mechanical
Jan 2025 Acquired AP Plumbing
May 2024 Acquired B&L Ott Heating & Air Conditioning
May 2024 Acquired Arctic Bear Plumbing, Heating & Air

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Theatre Capital

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Theatre Capital is a holding company dedicated to transformative growth investments in technology companies. With a focus on acquiring and developing tech-based businesses, Theatre Capital specializes in software and tech-enabled services. Over the past two decades, the company has made over 50 investments, showcasing its commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the technology sector. Theatre Capital's strategic approach and extensive portfolio underline its position as a significant player in the tech investment landscape.

Recent Transactions

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Dec 2025 Acquired Allpaid
Dec 2025 Acquired Draup
Dec 2025 Acquired CMIT Solutions
Dec 2025 Acquired Association Analytics

Desrosier Capital Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Desrosier Capital Partners is a private investment firm that invests in and acquires successful, middle market companies in partnership with management in the niche industrial and business services sectors.Our principals bring over 40 years of disciplined investing experience in the lower middle market, having completed 14 platform transactions (excluding add-on acquisitions) across a variety of industries and subsectors.

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Jan 2026 Acquired Eyelets For Industry, Inc.
Jan 2026 Acquired Delta CompuTec, LLC
Jan 2026 Acquired Gilbert Engineering Co., Inc.
Jan 2026 Acquired Bridgeport Machines, Inc

DoubleBlue Capital Management, L.P.

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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About DoubleBlueIn 2015 Tomas Arlia founded DoubleBlue Capital Management with a mission to create an enduring alternatives platform, distinguished by best-in-class returns, processes, people and culture. We invest long-term capital into private investments, opportunistic special situations and multimanager hedge funds, continuing what Tomas did while managing GE Pension’s $3bn hedge fund portfolio and another $1.5bn in private equity investments. We bring to bear our experience across the capital structure in public and private markets to deliver differentiated investment ideas with…

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Mar 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
Jun 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
Oct 2021 Acquired Confidential Company

Fox Three Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Fox Three Partners is an operationally-focused private investment firm that takes a long-term approach to acquiring, growing and taking an active investor role in established lower middle market businesses. We are industry agnostic, and geographically focused on companies East of the Mississippi, with a preference for the Mid-Atlantic / South-Atlantic region.

Recent Transactions

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May 2022 Acquired National Electronic Alloys
Oct 2018 Invested in M&RR
Dec 2016 Acquired Centric Communications, LLC
Feb 2016 Acquired Walashek Industrial & Marine

Kairos Capital Group

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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About:Kairos Companies is a firm established in 2018 dedicated to owning and operating family-owned businesses across the United States. At Kairos, we take pride in providing creative solutions for business owners in need of a transition. Beyond the initial transaction, Kairos constantly strives to provide the best home for our businesses. With an indefinite investment horizon, Kairos acts as a family for our companies: nurturing growth, mentoring managers, and maintaining the outstanding legacy of the founding family.The Greeks had two words for time: “chronos” and…

Recent Transactions

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Aug 2019 Acquired Clements Environmental Services
Jun 2019 Acquired A-1 Saw & Tool
May 2019 Acquired Farr's Custom Carbide
Mar 2019 Acquired Daily Saw Service

DFM Operating Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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DFM Operating Partners is an operator-led acquisition and management platform focused on lower middle-market businesses. The firm specializes in identifying companies where operational complexity may obscure underlying value and works closely with management teams to enhance performance and drive long-term value creation. With more than 25 years of experience leading private equity-backed businesses as a CEO and Executive Chairman, Founder & Managing Partner Daniel Muth focuses on acquiring and leading industrial, manufacturing, business services, andand select consumer companies…

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May 2023 Invested in FB Solutions Group
Jun 2021 Invested in T-Bev
Feb 2017 Invested in Van Law Food Products
Jun 2004 Invested in International Fiber Corporation

Regent Advisors

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Regent Advisors Investments is a private equity firm focused on middle market industrial technology, healthcare services, and business services companies. Our experience as operating executives gives us a unique perspective and capability to create value partnering with middle market companies.We target control and non-control investments in middle market industrial technology, healthcare services and business services companies. We are flexible and accommodating regarding company size, recent financial performance and deal structure.Our goal is to do “good deals with good people.” Our…

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Jun 2019 Acquired Healthcare Consulting Company
Aug 2014 Invested in ScribeAmerica
May 2011 Invested in FineLine Technologies
Jun 2008 Invested in Royall & Co.

FCAP Investors Pte. Ltd.

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Focused on M&A and equity investments across manufacturing and software sectors, with particular emphasis on global opportunities in the data center and power equipment value chains. Experienced in privatizations, long-term equity investments, corporate acquisitions, and group carve-outs, with a strong understanding of complex deal structures and long-term industrial value creation.

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Feb 2026 Acquired iSoftStone
Feb 2026 Acquired JST Power Equipment
Feb 2026 Acquired LuxVisions
Feb 2026 Acquired Kingsoft Cloud

Westbourne Capital Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Westbourne Capital Partners is a private investment firm that partners with family offices to deploy capital into direct investments in private companies. A successful track record consulting with, and investing in, family-owned enterprises makes WCP particularly well-suited to invest in family and founder owned businesses in the manufacturing and food sectors, particularly when ownership is concerned about the impact outside investors might have on the business and its stakeholders. WCP is focused on investing in businesses and building shareholder value over the long-term, rather than…

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Apr 2026 Acquired Workplace Modular Systems
Sep 2025 Acquired Harvey Vogel Manufacturing Co.
Sep 2024 Acquired Mesotech International
Aug 2020 Invested in Proos Manufacturing

Confluence Healthcare Partners, LLC

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Confluence Healthcare Partners is a growth equity group focused exclusively on the healthcare services market with an emphasis on lower middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leading providers and companies in sectors of healthcare services where we can provide a combination of operational expertise and financial backing to accelerate growth. We help our partner companies expand into new geographies and service lines and grow through strategic collaboration and acquisitions. In many cases, we will be the transitional capital and partner that allows these companies to grow…

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Dec 2024 Acquired Groth Pain & Spine
Aug 2023 Invested in C3HealthcareRx
Aug 2023 Invested in Quinsite
May 2022 Invested in MATCHWELL

Gordon Equities

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Gordon Equities is an independent private equity investment firm in Texas focused on partnering with lower middle-market and founder-led businesses across industrial manufacturing, equipment rental, multi-family development and media. Established in 1985, the firm was founded to manage the investments of the Roberts and McHaney families. The company is led by Stephen McHaney who has years of experience on both the buy and sell side. We pride ourselves on negotiating fair transactions and not losing sight of the fact that the seller and management are often our partners after…

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Sep 2022 Invested in Lane Supply, Inc.
Oct 2018 Acquired T.B. Butler
Feb 2015 Invested in Pro Star Rentals
Jun 2012 Acquired ASP Westword LLC

Snowdaay

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Snowdaay is a team of investor-operators specializing in the acquisition and transformation of consumer brands, consumer tech, and eCommerce businesses. Our focus is on turning these entities into profitable ventures, leveraging our expertise in the lower middle market of private equity. With a strategic approach, Snowdaay aims to enhance the value and performance of the businesses we invest in, positioning them for sustainable growth and success in the competitive market.

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Feb 2025 Invested in Confidential Company
Mar 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
Feb 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
Jan 2023 Invested in Confidential Company

Waterbear Group

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Midwest operator acquiring B2B manufacturing and distribution businesses. Owner-operator succession situations. Indefinite hold periods. Second-time buyer. First platform: three integrated bolt-ons, 12x MOIC exit. What makes us different: Strong capital network – Established relationships with family offices and permanent capital investors; no fundraising delaysNo predetermined exits – Not a fund; indefinite hold periods unless selling creates better outcomes for the business long termStandalone underwriting – Each deal is evaluated on its own merits, not portfolio diversification…

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Jul 2025 Acquired Portraits Plus
Jun 2025 Acquired Picture This Photography
Jul 2023 Acquired Image Group Photography
Jan 2020 Acquired Empire Photography

Mehshah Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Mehshah Capital is an independent sponsor primarily focused on healthcare services, digital health, healthcare IT, pharma services and business services investments. The firm was founded by a seasoned healthcare services investor with nearly a decade of healthcare investing experience and over an additional decade of healthcare investment banking experience.

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Dec 2024 Invested in Frontier Direct Care
Jul 2023 Invested in Persimmon
Feb 2023 Invested in GoTu
Oct 2018 Invested in DirectShifts

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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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