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Industrial Conglomerates Independent Sponsors

540

Active Firms

11,379

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$17M

Core Revenue Range

$700K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 14%
California 12%
Texas 11%
New York 7%
Pennsylvania 4%

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

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Pearl Street Capital Partners

4 Closed Deals via Axial 4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Dec 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Sep 2019 Invested in Undisclosed - Private Industrial Manufacturing Company
  • Apr 2019 Invested in Undisclosed - Private Footwear Accessories Business

Black Lake Capital

3 Closed Deals via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Black Lake Capital is a Colorado-based private investment firm partnering with technology and innovation-enabled businesses generating $2-12M in annual cash flow. From 100% buyouts to equity recapitalizations with majority or substantial minority positions, Black Lake has the flexibility to meet the needs of growing businesses and has completed 15 transactions in its 11-year history. Please visit the firm’s website, www.blacklakecap.com, for more information.

Recent Transactions

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  • May 2023 Acquired Macrosoft
  • Mar 2021 Acquired Spinnaker SCA
  • Aug 2019 Invested in Trapp Technology, Inc.
  • Dec 2015 Invested in Config Consultants, LLC (dba A5)

Broadwing Capital

3 Closed Deals via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Broadwing is a Dallas-based private equity firm that actively partners with management teams to build industrial, services and niche manufacturing companies while investing in their people and communities.

Recent Transactions

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  • Oct 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Sep 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Nov 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

NorthEnd Associates

3 Closed Deals via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
NorthEnd Associates was founded as a boutique private investment firm. We are a values-first family-style office with a collective 50+ years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. We focus on long-term relationships and value creation, enabling us to be good investment stewards and outperform market returns on a risk-adjusted basis. Our investment criteria are focused on specialty and niche services businesses in nationwide marketplaces across real estate, light industrial, and recreational adjacent markets.

Recent Transactions

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  • Jul 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jul 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Amalgam Capital, LLC

3 Closed Deals via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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…

Recent Transactions

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  • Oct 2024 Acquired Core Mechanical Inc
  • Sep 2021 Acquired State Mechanical Services
  • Aug 2021 Acquired Hampton Roads Mechanical of Virginia

CMG Companies

3 Closed Deals via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals
ABOUT CMG COMPANIES:CMG Companies is a collection of separate and independent entities, holding controlling investments predominantly in the multi-unit and franchise sector, spanning restaurants, hotels, retail, sports, automotive, and real estate industries.We have partnered with or are currently associated with several renowned brands, including KFC, Taco Bell, Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Sonic, Little Caesars, Rent-A-Center, Ace Hardware, and Valvoline, among others.From an investment standpoint, CMG Companies is unique. We have not only owned and operated our businesses but have also invested…

Recent Transactions

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  • Nov 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Nov 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Oct 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jun 2010 Acquired CM7 Real Estate

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Hillstar Capital

2 Closed Deals via Axial 28 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Hillstar Capital is focused on partnering with business owners and management teams to build durable business value over time. We also provide capital to companies with owners who desire liquidity or asset diversification, including full ownership transition. We tailor our investments to meet the specific needs of business owners and can offer flexible and creative solutions for various liquidity alternatives. We realize that growing small businesses requires focused efforts, expertise and nurturing. Upon transaction closing, we are intensely focused on supporting our portfolio companies with…

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  • May 2018 Invested in Patriot Erectors LLC.
  • Sep 2017 Invested in Jerry's Services
  • Aug 2017 Acquired OneCor Services
  • Sep 2016 Acquired RBD Construction

Evolution Strategy

2 Closed Deals via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Evolution Strategy Partners is a differentiated, principled private equity firm with a unique approach to conducting business.We consider our portfolio companies as true partners, not merely investments. Evolution values and respects the people with whom we work and believes its value-added involvement is only beginning at the time a transaction closes. We stay engaged and empower company leaders to accelerate the maximum potential of their businesses.Evolution's' primary focus is on entrepreneur-owned businesses but we remain flexible to explore other opportunities where our knowledge and…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jun 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Sep 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Mar 2024 Acquired Amped Electric
  • Feb 2024 Acquired Houston Landscapes Unlimited

Kuzari Group LLC

2 Closed Deals via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Kuzari Group is a private investment firm managing a portfolio of equity and debt investments on behalf of its partners and investors. Please contact us if you represent a potential investment opportunity or would like to discuss becoming a capital, strategic or operating partner. We primarily sponsor acquisitions of Companies with enterprise values from $5 million to $50 million and EBITDA of $1 million to $10 million.

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  • Apr 2016 Acquired Sun Air Express
  • Oct 2014 Invested in Spruce and Bond
  • Jan 2014 Provided debt financing to Blackbook Magazine
  • Sep 2013 Acquired New York Tent Company

Foundation Investment Partners

2 Closed Deals via Axial 8 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Foundation Investment Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring niche manufacturers, high value added distributors, outsourced business service providers, and niche software developers. Our operating model focuses on partnering with the owners or operators of smaller businesses to provide the support, guidance and resources necessary to grow the business. Our Approach Smaller businesses face numerous challenges. Because of financial constraints, owners cannot always afford the luxury of having a specialist in every position. Each employee is asked to wear multiple hats and are…

Recent Transactions

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  • Oct 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Oct 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Miljoco
  • Jul 2019 Acquired W.A. Jones Truck Equipment

Thesis Capital Partners LLC

2 Closed Deals via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Thesis Capital Partners is a private investment firm that works with family-owned companies in the U.S. lower middle market to build lasting value. We look for strong businesses with room to grow, whether that’s through organic growth or by making acquisitions.We are operators who learned how to invest, teaching us what it takes to run and grow a business. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs— founders, families, and management teams —in a hands-on way to grow these companies for the next generation. Along the way, we provide the capital and support needed to help them reach their…

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Dec 2024 Advised Thesis Capital Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Dec 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Aug 2024 Acquired Manufacturing Company

Caravel Capital LLC

2 Closed Deals via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Caravel Capital makes equity investments to help accelerate growth at Lower Middle Market businesses. We partner with management teams to help them capitalize on transformative opportunities and create companies of strategic scale. Caravel's approach emphasizes maintaining company cultures, puts employees and customers first, produces rapid growth and enhances long-term value.  

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  • Apr 2026 Acquired Thornton's Tree Service
  • Sep 2025 Acquired Big Ben's Tree Service
  • Aug 2025 Acquired Georgia Tree Company
  • Apr 2025 Acquired Holcomb Tree Service

Obsidian Point Partners

2 Closed Deals via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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.

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  • Nov 2018 Acquired Manufacturing Company
  • Oct 2018 Acquired Unity Graphics & Engraving

Clavis Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 19 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Clavis Capital Partners is a unique private equity firm focused on control investments in the manufacturing and industrial services sectors. Clavis was founded and is staffed entirely by experienced operating professionals who have previously held senior operating roles (CEO/President/GM/COO) for industrial companies and possess deep domain expertise and contacts across a broad range of industrial and industrial services business.We focus on investments in under-resourced, lower middle-market businesses with a minimum of $3m in EBITDA and a capability for substantial growth. Since 1994, our…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Race Technologies
  • Aug 2022 Acquired UCC Environmental
  • Aug 2021 Acquired ClickHere Digital
  • Aug 2020 Acquired DCG ONE

Hanover Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 17 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Founded in 1994, Hanover Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring and partnering with the management teams of small-to-medium sized companies. With over 30 years of sector focus, we invest in niche, proprietary product and engineered equipment manufacturers and differentiated service companies.

Recent Transactions

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  • Apr 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jun 2025 Acquired Car Wash Equipment Co. (Confidential)
  • Dec 2021 Acquired Powertronix, Inc.
  • Dec 2020 Acquired Ska Fabricating

Auricle Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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 pursue investments in a wide range of industries, with particular expertise in medical products and manufacturing.

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  • Apr 2024 Acquired Elastic Therapy, LLC
  • Jun 2021 Acquired Banister Medical Holdings, Inc.
  • Jan 2019 Acquired Engineered Medical Systems, LLC
  • Jun 2013 Acquired Air Drill Hammers & Bits Pty Ltd

GraceCap Investors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 11 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
GraceCap acquires and invests in small family or proprietor owned businesses. These businesses usually have no more than $10 million of EBITDA. While we do not have industry preferences, we do typically favor businesses with the following characteristics:Favorable industry dynamicsScaleabilityExploitable operating leverageNon-cyclicalA consumable product or serviceGrowth potentialIn the past, the principals of GraceCap have invested in the following industries/sectors:DistributionBuilding ProductsCapital EquipmentPromotional ProductsHealthcare Equipment & ServicesBusiness ServicesEnergy…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company

Hayden Creek Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Hayden Creek Capital ("HCC") is a principal investment firm that focuses on investment opportunities in lower-middle market private companies. Our Principals have deep expertise in making growth equity and buyout investments principally in the Consumer Food and Beverage, Business Services and Distribution industries.HCC is not a typical private equity firm—we are not a fund. We take a flexible and creative approach to capital structures, having an extensive network of debt capital and institutional and family office equity capital providers.Our investing philosophy is grounded in…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jan 2025 Acquired Anthony's Ladies Apparel
  • Jan 2024 Acquired Bin To Bottle
  • Oct 2021 Acquired Texas Emergency Care Center

North Park Group LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
About UsNorth Park Group is a team of business leaders focused on acquiring and operating US-based manufacturing and distribution businesses. We are business operators who love to work in small to mid-size businesses. We grew up in manufacturing businesses and feel more comfortable on the shop floor than in the board room.Meet the TeamRyan Sullivan (Managing Director) is a proven CEO with extensive experience in diverse industries, a record of increasing profitability, market share & developing strong management teams. While at CMC, led the turnaround from neutral earnings to double-digit…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jan 2025 Acquired Arcadia GlassHouse
  • Sep 2024 Acquired Spill-Stop
  • Apr 2024 Acquired The Neverleak Company, L.P.
  • Mar 2024 Acquired Dickey Manufacturing

Newport Harbor Group LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Newport Harbor Group (“NHG”) is a private investment firm focused on acquiring small to medium-sized businesses where the owner is looking to transition out of their current role. Our goal is to build upon the strong foundation in-place and supplement it with further investment to grow the business while preserving the company’s legacy.

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  • Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Aug 2024 Acquired Add-on Acquisition
  • May 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Apr 2023 Acquired Add-on Acquisition

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Industrial Conglomerates 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.

What information is included in each Independent Sponsor profile?

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.

What company sizes are most common for Industrial Conglomerates Independent Sponsors?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Industrial Conglomerates Independent Sponsors is $3M-$17M, with a core EBITDA range of $700K-$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.

How important is Industrials experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

Relevant Industrials 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 540 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Industrials.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on Industrials?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Industrial Conglomerates Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Industrials, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

How do I compare Independent Sponsors with experience in Industrials?

When comparing Independent Sponsors with experience in Industrials, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 540 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Industrial Conglomerates Independent Sponsors?

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 Industrial Conglomerates Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.


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