Top Materials Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,140

Active Firms

31,724

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$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

Mainstay Partners

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We are a team of 3 experienced investors and operators looking to acquire founder-owned businesses in a single industry of interest and help management scale the business organically and inorganically over the long run.

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Averon Group

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Averon Group is a privately held investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling high-quality businesses for long-term ownership. We partner with founders, owners, and management teams who value continuity, operational excellence, and a relationship-driven approach. Our goal is to preserve the legacy of the companies we acquire while providing the capital, strategic resources, and operational support needed to accelerate sustainable growth.We specialize in lower-middle-market businesses across the United States, with a particular interest in essential services, distribution, niche…

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Edouard Group

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Edouard Group Ltd. is a UK-based provider of pressure testing, process isolation, and specialty industrial rental solutions serving the energy, petrochemical, and industrial sectors.We are evaluating strategic investment opportunities to establish and expand our presence in the United States market. Our focus is on acquiring or partnering with established industrial service businesses that provide recurring technical services and maintain strong customer relationships within the energy, refining, petrochemical, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.

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Woodland Capital LLC

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Woodland Capital is an independent real estate investment firm that specializes in acquiring resource-rich land in the Southeastern United States. The company focuses on properties with current income potential, including those used for timber production, farming, citrus, mining, and mitigation opportunities. Leveraging a vast network of industry professionals and investment partners, Woodland Capital aims to capitalize on various value opportunities within the real estate market. The firm is committed to values such as integrity, resourcefulness, loyalty, accountability, and effective…

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Nyaar Holdings

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Husband-and-wife acquisition team seeking to acquire and operate businesses in the DMV region. Combined background includes engineering, telecom infrastructure, operations leadership, and program management. SBA pre-qualified. Focused on businesses with $700K-$1.2M+ SDE in engineering, light manufacturing, distribution, and B2B services. Long-term owners looking to preserve employee and customer relationships while continuing growth.

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Beitel Group

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Beitel Group is a leading asset management firm with a rich history spanning over 75 years. The company specializes in acquiring and managing multifamily, development, and mixed-use properties, primarily within the United States. With a strategic focus on value-added real estate investments, Beitel Group is dedicated to unlocking potential and delivering innovative solutions that enhance property value. Their extensive portfolio includes over 10,000 units across twelve states, showcasing their commitment to excellence and growth in the real estate sector. Beitel Group employs around 150…

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Coral Bay Partners

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Coral Bay Partners is an independent private equity firm that specializes in patient investment strategies. The firm collaborates closely with experienced management teams to achieve its investment goals. Coral Bay Partners is dedicated to fostering long-term growth and value creation through strategic partnerships and investments. The firm is committed to working with businesses to enhance their operational and financial performance, ensuring sustainable success in the competitive market.

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Kairo

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Looking to purchase manufacturing businesses. Ideally in machining and metal fabrication in the A&D/iso9001:2015 or as9100. I would be interested in service businesses as well. I am open to partnerships.

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Onyx Partners LLC

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I’m an operator-CEO and corporate builder with a track record driving growth and transformation in software and technology-enabled services. I partner with founders, boards, and investors to translate strategy into operating performance—improving client experience, strengthening execution, and expanding EBITDA.I’m using Axial to source and evaluate acquisition opportunities under an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) approach, backed by experienced private equity sponsors (or aligned capital) and structured with meaningful management equity.

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Virtus Partners

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Virtus is a family office investment firm that acquires, manages, and builds market-leading companies. Being a family office, we do not have investors, which allows us tremendous flexibility, and an indefinite investment horizon.

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GreenEyez LLC

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LLC is a investment firm focused exclusively on the health care industry. We target businesses that we believe address the needs of the healthcare system by improving patient outcomes, eliminating unnecessary costs, increasing efficiency. Our areas of focus span the major verticals of the industry, including companies that operate in the pharmaceutical, medical device, provider services, medical laboratory, assisted livings, post acute home health, labs for molecular medicine. We look for companies with established business models, differentiated products or service offerings,…

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Sylvanite Capital, Inc.

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We are small family office that is seeking to deploy our own capital in the lower middle market. We seek to do majority and minority investments. We typically seek earnings of $500,000 or greater in the Western, Southwestern US.

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Somana

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Somana is applying tech transformations to mid-market industrial businesses. Our engineering team comes from world-class backgrounds across auto, aerospace, and robotics. We are looking to invest in and/or acquire a mid-market American manufacturer.

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KASS Labs LLC

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KASS Labs focused on building and buying SMBs and digital businesses. Our team at KASS Labs has been building digital businesses since 2006 and launched a CPG brand in 2016. We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every company that is in our portfolio. Leveraging modern technology and marketing, we know how to create brands with a strong revenue and a focus on cash flow.

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workpolar

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Holdco focused on building targeted roll-up platforms in the Lower-Middle Market. Previously secured financing for ~$250m of Independent Sponsor M&A bids - Across Senior Debt, Mezz, Alternative, and Sale-Leaseback financing.

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Elmwood Group

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I run a family office backed vehicle called The Elmwood Group, which provides growth capital to best-in-class consumer and services business to turbocharge growth and allow founders to take chips off the table if desired.

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Corporate Rebels North America

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We are the "anti-PE" social impact alternative. We are currently seeking to buy and transform manufacturers and vertical market software companies around the Chicago area with at least 10% EBITDA to convert every acquisition into a 100% employee owned and controlled business. This will be accomplished via a leveraged buyout into a U.S. ESOP trust combined with a "self-management" transformation per the proven Corporate Rebels playbook to maximize both organizational performance and employee control over each business. See our website at https://us.corporate-rebels.com/ for more details on…

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Wall Works Holdings

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Family of interior trades contracting businesses trying to bring benefits of scale to market leading contractors while keeping what makes them special in their local markets. We are backed by two families who invest capital in private companies, as well as JE Dunn (National commercial GC).

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Zittel Advisors

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I lead Zittel Advisors, leveraging 20+ years in banking, credit risk and digital transformation to help businesses grow through analytics, operational efficiency and go‑to‑market strategies. I’m seeking lower‑middle‑market companies with asking prices up to $10 M and EBITDA/NOI of at least $1 M that require operational or technological modernization. My track record includes managing lending portfolios as large as $3 billion and spearheading AI‑driven digital transformations that delivered exponential growth in customer acquisition, product conversion, loan originations and…

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Insight Industrials, Inc

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Insight Industrials, Inc looks for overlooked but stable asset backed businesses in the light industrial, service and manufacturing sectors. We utilize a disciplined approach to drive growth and build value by focusing on platform synergies and back office centralization.

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Firms in the Materials 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 Materials 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.

Relevant Materials 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 1,140 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Materials.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Materials Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Materials, 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 Materials, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,140 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 Materials Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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