Top Materials Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,138

Active Firms

31,636

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

Northgate International Partners US LLC

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We are primarily interested in established businesses with a proven track record of consistent revenue, stable operations, and strong customer relationships. Companies that have been operating successfully for several years typically demonstrate durable business models, reliable cash flow, and experienced teams, characteristics that align with our long-term investment philosophy. Our goal is to acquire well-managed organizations with solid fundamentals and continue building upon their existing success.By way of background, we operate as an independent sponsor focused on acquiring and scaling…

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Cresthaven Capital

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CrestHaven Capital is an alternative asset management firm investing in critical infrastructure, sports-anchored real assets, and essential operating businesses across the lower and middle market. Target range: $1M to $25M+ EBITDA, up to $300M in revenue. We pursue both platform acquisitions and bolt-on/tuck-in opportunities for existing portfolio companies. Sectors of interest include facilities services, government and defense-adjacent contracting, training and sports infrastructure, asset-heavy operations, and recurring-revenue businesses. Permanent capital orientation. Flexible on…

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Wisconsin River Partners

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Preserve and grow the legacy of the sellerDeliver greater returns through long-term holds of value acquisitions in WisconsinAchieve greater impact on all stakeholders: communities, employees, customers & owners

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F5 Management, LLC

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Seeking acquisition or partnership in service-based businesses in Southeast US ($1-$10mm). Cash-flow positive companies preferred. Open to fractional leadership roles, capital partnership, or full acquisition depending on owner goals.

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Chatham Equity Partners, LLC

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Chatham Equity Partners is a Faith-driven, multi-family office investment firm based in Indianapolis focused on the acquisition of middle market companies where we can invest for long-term growth. Our preference is to partner with existing management teams to strengthen their brand, market reach and product with patient, strategic capital. Our strong desire is to acquire businesses which have been operated with Biblical values at the core of their culture and operating thesis and further their legacy in the communities where these businesses are presently located and invested. Partners in…

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Salt & Soil Capital

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Salt and Soil Capital is a business acquisition and management firm that specializes in buying and running successful Canadian businesses from retiring owners. The company offers an alternative asset class, enabling investors to access equity in strong, stable, high-performing Canadian businesses. With a focus on Western Canada, Salt and Soil Capital provides succession and M&A advisory services, ensuring a smooth transition for business owners. Their team of young, passionate entrepreneurs is dedicated to maintaining the legacy and performance of the acquired businesses, making them an…

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Evergate Holdings

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Evergate Holdings is a long-term holding company that acquires and operates enduring service businesses across the U.S. The firm focuses on infrastructure-adjacent, compliance-driven industries such as environmental services, testing, inspection, energy, utilities, and related technical trades. Evergate typically targets businesses with $1-3 million in EBITDA, reoccurring or contract-based revenue, and strong reputations built over decades. The firm’s model emphasizes long-term ownership and provides founders with a trusted succession path that preserves culture, employees, and…

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Dharma Holdings LLC

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DFW-based operator and acquirer targeting recurring revenue businesses. We bring active multi-unit operational infrastructure, Texas market presence, and the ability to close without institutional drag. Seeking owner-operator transitions with $500K–$2M EBITDA and $1M–$5M enterprise value. We operate, not just hold.

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Kirby Ventures

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Kirby Ventures is a Wake Forest, NC–based holding company that acquires, operates, and grows residential and home service businesses across the Southeast. We are a direct operator, not a passive investor—when we acquire a company, we run it, invest in it, and build it for the long term.Managing Partner Kevin Barry spent a decade scaling a venture-backed company from zero to nine-figure revenue before its 2022 exit to private equity. He has since personally led the acquisition and integration of seven businesses into the Kirby Ventures portfolio, which today includes Nature First…

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BeyRose Capital

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Work at a private investment firm. The family has been investing for over 70 years and has invested across various asset classes. We look to acquire business from owners who have an excellent reputation and built a strong and reliable company

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Leveraged & Equity Global Capital

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Leveraged & Equity Investment Partners (L&EIP) is as a distinguished, award-winning independent advisory firm with strategic operations spanning Switzerland, the UK, and USA. We specialise in delivering transformative financial solutions and strategic guidance that empowers companies, projects, and emerging market economies to achieve unprecedented growth and capital efficiency.Two decades of proven excellenceBuilding on nearly two decades of operational excellence since 2005, L&EIP formally established its independence from Leveraged & Equity Global Capital S.A. (L&EGC)…

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Blue Pearl Group

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FJ Leto is a Northeastern Pennsylvania based entrepreneur and operator with a career built on running relationship-driven service businesses. He is the President and CEO of a concierge medicine portfolio that operates physician practices, where his focus is the same discipline every service business depends on: responsive customer care, strong relationships, and dependable day-to-day operations.Over the course of his career, FJ has built, managed, and grown companies across healthcare, marketing, hospitality, and wellness, giving him hands-on command of every part of a small business, from…

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Soni Investment Group

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I am a hands-on operator and former CFO who specializes in stepping into complex, underperforming, or operationally challenged businesses and driving stabilization, performance recovery, and long-term value creation.My background includes senior finance and operational leadership roles at publicly traded companies ranging from approximately $3B to $10B in revenue, as well as a private-equity–backed company (~$1B in revenue). Across these environments, I have led large-scale business transformations, including EBITDA recovery initiatives, cash-flow stabilization, organizational and…

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Open Field Capital

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I grew up in St. Louis and spent my career in lower-middle-market private equity, focused on acquiring and growing founder-owned businesses across the Midwest. My goal is to acquire one well-run business, preserve what makes it great, and build a durable Midwest platform over time.

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RPG Managment

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We are a private investment group focused on acquiring and building leading lower middle-market businesses in the industrial services and industrial components sectors.Led by an investment professional with more than 20 years of experience investing across private equity and private credit at leading institutional investment firms, we bring a long-term, partnership-oriented approach to business ownership.We are primarily seeking businesses with $3 million or more of EBITDA, attractive margins, and established positions in fragmented markets where additional investment and strategic…

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Green Light Capital

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Breckman Industries was started by Mike Smerklo (CEO of ServiceSource - $5 to $300M in revenue and taken public) and Michael Maloney (Masters in AI and $100m+ deployed across AI investments).We are focused on buying a gray-collar services business within the Building & Facility Services and/or Maintenance, Repair, and Operations broader industries. We are working through specific sub sectors as part of our search.We will acquire and operate the business, focusing on maintaining founder legacies, serving employees, and growing the business.

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Morgan Growth Partners

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With 15 years of private equity experience, I now own and manage a portfolio of businesses in the northeast and mountain west. I'm looking for control opportunities with EBITDA $500K-$10M, across a range of sectors including TMT, distribution, industrials, manufacturing and services.

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PWB Capital LLC

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PWB Capital is an operator-founded, veteran-owned private equity firm and a traditional independent sponsor. We acquire founder-owned and family-owned service businesses in partnership with the management teams already running them, and we back those teams with capital, governance and acquisition resources. We do not run the companies we buy.WHAT MATTERS MOST TO USManagement, and specifically the layer beneath the chief executive. We will recruit and fund a chief executive where one is needed. What we cannot replace is the operating knowledge underneath. Named people running operations,…

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Fort York Group

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Fort York Group acquires and operates established service-based businesses across Canada, with a focus on long-term ownership and operational continuity. We work with M&A advisors and business brokers to evaluate opportunities efficiently and maintain a clear, disciplined acquisition process. We prioritize businesses with stable cash flow and recurring or repeat revenue. Our approach emphasizes certainty of close, professionalism throughout the process, and a smooth transition for all stakeholders.

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Groundwork Operating Partners

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Who we AreGroundwork Operating Partners is a lower-middle-market private equity firm investing in industrials and the blue-collar trades. We buy founder and family-owned businesses that do essential work: manufacturing, distribution, field services, and the specialty trades that keep infrastructure running. We hold for the long term, install real operating discipline, and build platforms through disciplined organic and inorganic growth strategies.We are operators first. Our team pairs institutional deal experience with hands-on financial and operational work inside portfolio companies: ERP…

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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 1,138 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 1,138 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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