Top Marine Ports & Services Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,018

Active Firms

25,473

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 11%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Junction Capital Partners

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Junction Capital Partners invests in infrastructure assets across industries, with a primary focus on control-oriented growth investments.The team has 100+ years of investment experience, with a skillset of asset development, understanding of commodity flows and an ability to commercialize assets to create long term value.Junction makes equity investments, with a target size of less than $150 million.

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Steamboat Capital

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Greg is an operator–investor with over 15 years of experience. He has led, scaled, and capitalized real-asset and technology-centric platforms in the industrial, maritime, logistics, and trade finance sectors. Based in New York, he is the Founder and CEO of Steamboat Capital, a private proprietary investment platform with direct holdings where he partners with institutional investors and management teams to scale businesses.Greg’s career spans public and private sectors. He has led and managed over $200 million in direct investment commitments, participated in transactions exceeding $4…

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SRE.ai

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We are a startup founded by ex-Google Researchers and backed by top-tier investors that is rolling up IT services companies in enterprise ecosystems. We seek to partner with MSP leaders to enable a smooth transition and provide growth.

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Woods Holdings

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We operate across the Southeast with a strong focus on agribusiness, providing brokerage, trading, and insurance services. Our team is always exploring new opportunities to create value for our partners and clients.

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Guardian Capital

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Guardian Capital is a fully integrated investment company committed to creating long-term value for its investors and partners. The firm specializes in structuring custom-tailored solutions for complex transactions, focusing on real estate, secured loans, and operating companies. With over two decades of experience, Guardian Capital leverages data-driven research and process-oriented asset management to maximize risk-adjusted returns. The company operates across various sectors, including real estate investment and development, distressed debt, venture capital, and special situations.…

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Needham Heights Holdings, LLC

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Needham Heights Holdings, LLC (“NHH”) is an Independent Sponsor founded by Matthew Hogan. NHH is focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies in New England. NHH's sourcing criteria targets businesses with a stable cultures, defined growth prospects and within industries that Matt has operational expertise. Each opportunity is analyzed separately to determine the optimal sources and uses.Institutional and accredited funds comprise the firm’s capital base. Matt is a professional investor and has been managing pooled assets and portfolios for over a decade. Prior to forming NHH,…

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Noma Growth Partners

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Noma Growth Partners is a hands-on business holding company focused on B2B companies. It provides strategic and operational support to help businesses grow. The firm invests alongside business owners with strong, differentiated businesses who seek a supportive partner offering hands-on expertise and patient long-term capital. Noma Growth Partners is dedicated to fostering growth and success in its portfolio companies by providing the necessary resources and guidance to achieve their strategic goals.

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McCarty Home Services

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Home services roll up fund, HVAC/plumbing/electric, central Texas. Currently McCarty Home Services LLC owns Deane Electric and Air Conditioning in Killeen, TX and is looking to acquire a strategic bolt on HVAC/electric/plumbing company in the central Texas region. Preferably looking for a business that has existing membership agreements.

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Wallander Group

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Wallander Group is a permanent home for exceptional niche technical manufacturing businesses dedicated to a decentralized operating model. We believe in empowering operators with autonomy, alignment, and accountability.

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MSK Ventures

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MSK Ventures is designed to be a holding company to support roll-up of multiple businesses for eventual resale. Company is currently a sole-proprietorship in process of becoming an LLC. Partners may be added at a later date.

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DVL Partners

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Hi, I'm Erik, a Boston-based investor and operator with a background in technology and lower-middle-market private equity. I'm actively looking to acquire a residential or commercial services business in New England, and I take a people-first approach to every deal.I understand that selling a business you've built is a big decision, and I'm happy to structure something that works for you - whether that means staying on as a partner, taking some chips off the table, or transitioning out on your own timeline.

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Palm City Associates

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I would like to introduce myself as an Independent Sponsor with PE backing focusing on companies with an EBITDA between $2.5M and $5M. More specifically, we're interested in electrical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, and any other utility or service-based businesses. Furthermore, any sellers that are interested in rolling equity and staying on post transaction, is also attractive. My role is to step in as CEO/CRO and focus on the financial growth of the firm while maintaining what has made the company successful thus far.

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Tiehack Holdings, LLC

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Tiehack Capital Partners (“TCP”) is a minority-owned investment firm seeking to acquire a single company with dependable products or services and a history of generating positive cash flows. TCP plans to operate the company for the long term, with the founders fully focused on the future success of the company. TCP is family office-backed, with committed capital to support growth through internal investment or external acquisitions. TCP is flexible in transaction structure and can create a strong alignment and a definitive exit strategy for the seller.

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40/73 Capital, LLC

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40|73 Capital is an entrepreneurial private equity firm designed to not only provide capital and strategic advice but also collaborate with management to drive growth and optimize the performance of lower-middle market consumer and services companies where our $200M+ investment experience and active approach will enable us to better mitigate risks, capture opportunities, and generate high risk-adjusted returns. We believe our distinct strategic-operational investment approach will result in measurable value creation.Beyond capital, we generate value for select companies by leveraging a…

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West Lane Partners

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West Lane Partners is a special situations private equity firm focused on control and non-control investments in middle-market companies with $75–750M in total enterprise value. We seek deploy $20–100M equity checks across North America (prefer $50M+).Our team combines 150+ years of private equity, restructuring, legal, and operating experience, having deployed over $3B of capital and led more than $120B in restructuring advisory. We bring institutional-level investing capabilities and preeminent restructuring expertise to complex transactions in the middle market.We target opportunities…

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Global Fund, LLC

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Global Fund, LLC is a 20-year-old private equity firm. Focused on investing in high-growth pre-IPO companies, acquisitions, and roll-up strategies. Over 20 years, our firm has formed deep relationships throughout Asia and the U.S. to help secure cross-border investment opportunities and forge strategic relationships.

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Hoffman Supply Chain Advisors

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Hoffman Supply Chain Advisors is a consulting firm specializing in logistics and supply chain optimization for manufacturing companies. It focuses on transportation, customs compliance, and cost reduction. The company is led by David Hoffman, a veteran in supply chain management.

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ACM Holdings

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ACM Holdings 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.

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Care One Services LLC

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Care One Services LLC exists to extend the legacy of well established private companies. We invest in companies over a medium to long-term horizon and are focused on serving the organizational team through our deep operational experience. Care One Services LLC partners with passive investors who view business success through the lens of intentional growth and steady returns. The organization made it's first acquisition in May of 2023.

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Greywing Capital

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Greywing Capital is an independent sponsor firm focused on making a select few acquisitions in a narrow set of consumer sectors. We're targeting EBITDA of $2-$15M and taking a hypothesis-first approach.Greywing is founded by Neil Houghton, Jr. Neil was formerly a partner at Boston Consulting Group in the consumer practice, and also an Associate at Bain Capital in the consumer LBO group.

Recent Transactions

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Firms in the Marine Ports & Services 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 Marine Ports & Services Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $600K-$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.

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 1,018 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Industrials.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Marine Ports & Services 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.

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 1,018 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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 Marine Ports & Services Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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