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

B3 Capital

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B3 Capital is a investment firm headquartered in New York City, specializing in investments ithat demonstrate a clear trajectory towards profitability. The firm is committed to building long-term partnerships with its portfolio companies, providing support at every stage of their development. With a presence in both New York and London, B3 Capital positions itself as a key player in the capital landscape, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of successful businesses.

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Strike

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Strike Capital Partners, a Louisiana based platform, looks to source, diligence, and further grow promising power and energy service companies. Formed in 2025, the group plans to identify opportunities across the power and energy services sector within the US. Our key to success will hinge on the following factors: Our ability to self-evaluate market opportunities and establish partnerships in high quality, off-market transactions.Our ability to strategically add value via top-line growth, post transaction, immediately. The scope and depth of our strategic network across workforce, operators,…

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Verdant Growth Partners

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Verdant Growth Partners is an independent sponsor based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in deploying capital into profitable businesses within the Consumer and Food & Agriculture sectors. The firm focuses on identifying and investing in promising opportunities that align with its strategic vision, leveraging its expertise to foster growth and innovation in its portfolio companies. Verdant Growth Partners is committed to supporting businesses that demonstrate strong potential for success and sustainability, providing the necessary resources and guidance to help them thrive in competitive…

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vasu capital

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Vasu Capital Limited is a private investment and acquisition company specializing in acquiring and operating established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. The company leverages both its own capital and external funding to invest in well-run businesses, with a focus on long-term growth and operational excellence. As an operator-led acquisition company, Vasu Capital takes an active role in managing its portfolio companies, ensuring they are well-positioned for sustained success. With a team of around 20 employees, the firm is committed to fostering growth and value creation…

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Ritual Brands Group

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Ritual Brands is a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and growth of consumer brands. The company partners with founders to provide strategic capital, operational rigor, and long-term support, aiming to build enduring consumer brands. With a focus on the private equity sector, Ritual Brands is dedicated to fostering the development and expansion of its portfolio companies, leveraging its expertise to enhance brand value and market presence.

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Nebalabs

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We are an operator firm focused on acquiring and operating technology businesses that are enduring profitable through solving real world problems. Business with EBITDA between $500,000 — $10,000,000 million would be an ideal fit for our portfolio.

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Stillwater Partners

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Stillwater Partners focuses on acquiring and investing in privately held small and lower middle market businesses. Our office looks for strong, profitable companies with stable fundamentals and long-term growth potential.

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South Cove Capital Group

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South Cove is a Holding Company interested in acquiring small-mid size businesses throughout the US. We are seeking companies with an established presence that operates with integrity, along with growth potential in their respective industry.

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Golden Sage Management

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I am a seasoned CEO with a background in private equity and turnaround operations. I have enjoy solving complex problems and creating value for all stakeholders. I have executed 3 acquisitions and a sale process. I hold engineering degrees from Georgia Tech and Duke in addition to an MBA from Harvard.

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Stromness Holdings

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We are a permanent capital holding company acquiring, building, and compounding value in U.S. services businesses. We look to partner with operators in fragmented, non-discretionary markets that will not be disintermediated by AI yet have the potential for AItransformation.

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Pennoyer Partners

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Pennoyer Partners is a middle-market investment and advisory platform that partners with investors and management teams to acquire, operate, and scale businesses with EBITDA between roughly $5 million and $15 million, with the ability to move up or down market depending on opportunity. The firm focuses on driving value through operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and disciplined execution across the investment lifecycle.Pennoyer is a hands-on investor. Post-acquisition, the firm’s partners work directly alongside management, serving as an extension of the C-suite to design and…

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Conduit Capital LLC

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I acquire process-intensive B2B SaaS and service businesses through Conduit Capital, a Delaware holdco pursuing long-term ownership. Target parameters: $3M–$20M revenue, $1M–$5M EBITDA, 25%+ margins, 3x to 5x normalized EBITDA purchase price (may offer higher for more mature platforms). I apply a dual thematic-and-vertical framework, with a preference for businesses with Required, Recurring, and Recession-Resistant characteristics. Core themes: energy and data center value chain, Great Wealth Transfer (financial services) and senior services, circular economy, CMMC/defense compliance, and…

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Vastille Capital Partners

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Vastille Capital Partners is an AI-native private equity firm that specializes in the acquisition and operation of lower middle market healthcare companies. With a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence, Vastille Capital Partners aims to enhance the management and growth of its portfolio companies. The firm is dedicated to identifying and investing in healthcare businesses that can benefit from its strategic approach and technological expertise. By concentrating on the healthcare sector, Vastille Capital Partners seeks to drive innovation and efficiency within its investments,…

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Nina Street Partners

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Thomas Haller is a private equity investment professional focused on acquiring and operating lower middle market businesses through a long-term ownership approach. Backed by a group of experienced individual investors, operators, and business owners, Thomas is actively seeking acquisition opportunities across industrial services, business services, distribution, and other essential B2B sectors throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest United States.Through his professional experience evaluating, acquiring, and growing privately held businesses, Thomas has developed a deep…

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TriCore Partners LLC

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My partners and I are actively seeking to acquire the right business within the next 90 days. We are flexible in our operating approach and can step in as hands-on CEO/COO, semi-absentee operators, or fully absentee owners depending on the needs of the business.Our team brings a unique combination of operational, financial, and commercial expertise:Operations & Leadership: I have led manufacturing, logistics, and digital transformation functions at Boeing and Porsche, most recently serving as Director of Operations at GE before starting my own business lending and financing firm. My…

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Earned Equity

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Earned Equity acquires owner-operated small businesses and gives the internal successor — the manager or key employee who’s already running the place — a real path to ownership. We provide the capital; they run it day-to-day and earn their equity by growing the business, not by writing a check.

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Dora Dearborn Partners

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Dora Dearborn Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring and operating business services companies. As a limited partnership, they focus on providing committed financing for business purchases within the business services sector. Their operations are primarily based in the United States, and they aim to work with businesses headquartered in the US or Canada. Dora Dearborn Partners is committed to identifying and managing a great business services company, although they currently do not have any disclosed portfolio companies.

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Fox Creek Capital

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Fox Creek is a family office focused on investing in small businesses.We provide custom made solutions for complex transaction dynamics by determining the seller’s objectives, offering creative transaction structures to help bridge valuation gaps and prioritizing employee continuity and wellbeing, amongst other seller priorities.

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1357 Holdings LLC

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We buy small businesses with stable cash flow and durable demand, ideally in real estate-adjacent services, light manufacturing, or elderly-focused healthcare, where we can be hands-on owners and build long-term value.

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WhimbrelCreek

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Whimbrel Creek acquires exceptional small businesses with the intention of owning them for decades—not years.No fund lifecycle or predetermined exit. Just a permanent home. Criteria:500k-5 million EBITDA 10+ years of operating historyProfitable small business Retiring owners

Recent Transactions

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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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