Top Materials Private Equity Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

299

Active Firms

17,087

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$800K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 11%

Texas 10%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Serent Capital

19 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 2008, Serent Capital is a leading lower-middle market private equity firm focused on investing in high growth service and technology businesses. Our operating model is distinct in its focus on business building. We strive to be an involved, value-added investor, capable of providing significant operational and strategic support to our portfolio company CEOs on the most critical issues that they face as their companies scale.Serent Capital’s ability to assist its companies is based on its principals’ experience as CEOs, strategic advisers, and Board Members, and a deep network…

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Apr 2015 Acquired Mercury Network
Mar 2015 Invested in Commissions, Inc.
Mar 2015 Invested in Compeat Restaurant Management Systems
Feb 2015 Acquired ICon Professional Services

Kingswood Capital Management LP

16 Total Closed Deals

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Kingswood Capital is a private investment firm primarily focused on businesses that are undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change. In addition to access to capital, we bring relevant industry relationships and a broad network of internal and external operating resources that can strengthen the business and enhance value. Based in Los Angeles, we are a cohesive team of senior professionals from industry leading private equity firms with a history of success. We have extensive experience with complex transactions and difficult situations, where we provide…

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May 2025 Invested in The Vitamin Shoppe
May 2025 Acquired OneX
Feb 2025 Invested in InfoTree Global Solutions
Nov 2024 Acquired Branding Iron

CVC Capital Partners

15 Total Closed Deals

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Global Private Equity and Growth Capital FirmCVC manages capital on behalf of over 300 institutional, governmental and private investors worldwide. Over the years, we have secured commitments of more than US$71 billion in funds from our investors (including CVC Credit Partners). The capital of our investors is committed for ten years or more to closed-end funds that we manage on their behalf.

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Aug 2017 Provided debt financing to Wastewater Specialities, LLC
Jun 2017 Provided debt financing to Shannon Specialty Floors, LLC
May 2017 Provided debt financing to TWMA
Jun 2016 Provided debt financing to The Legacy Companies

CapitalWorks

12 Total Closed Deals

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CapitalWorks is a family-focused private equity firm that encourages knowledgeable investors to partner with us in finding, vetting and owning companies. We acquire lower middle-market companies with earnings of $3 - $9 million in EBITDA and are east of the Rockies. Our investors are primarily successful entrepreneurs and executives who want to contribute to our investment process.

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Sep 2018 Acquired Ohio Blow Pipe
Jun 2018 Acquired C&M Conveyor
Dec 2017 Acquired GEMCITY Engineering and Manufacturing
Feb 2014 Acquired Capewell Systems

Long Point Capital

11 Total Closed Deals

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Long Point Capital is a private equity fund with offices in Michigan and New York. With $315 million of capital under management, we focus on partnering with successful entrepreneurs of middle market businesses to help them achieve their financial goals, such as achieving liquidity, accessing growth capital, or accommodating generational change. Our leading investor is Masco Corporation, a publicly traded, Fortune 300 Company. Our strategic relationship with Masco differentiates us from other private equity investors in that our portfolio companies have access to certain Masco corporate…

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Aug 2013 Invested in Precision Products Group, Inc.
Jul 2013 Invested in St. George Logistics
Jan 2013 Acquired The Saxton Group, Inc.
Sep 2011 Acquired Mestel & Company and Hire Counsel

Inverness Graham

11 Total Closed Deals

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Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, Inverness Graham is an operationally focused private investment firm that has raised over $1 billion of capital since its inception. Inverness Graham acquires innovative tech-enabled manufacturing, service and software companies.Our approach is as unique as our heritage. Founded by senior executives of the Graham Group, an alliance of independent operating businesses, investment firms and philanthropic entities, we bring unparalleled resources developed over a 50-year operating history to support our portfolio companies.Inverness Graham partners with…

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Mar 2023 Acquired Innovia Medical
Jan 2023 Acquired Treat Planet
Aug 2022 Acquired Custom Agronomics
Feb 2022 Acquired Concord Servicing

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Starboard Capital Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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Starboard Capital Partners is a private equity firm that sponsors and invests in lower middle market companies, with values ranging from $10 million to $250 million. We participate with our network of high net worth, family office, and institutional fund co-investors to partner with management teams and entrepreneurs who are looking to accelerate the growth of their companies. Starboard is actively involved in leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and recapitalizations. Most importantly, we actively listen to business owners and look to match our knowledge and capital resources to…

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Jun 2015 Invested in QDiscovery
Mar 2015 Invested in Brite-Line Technologies
Oct 2011 Acquired PureRED (previously GA|PRC Group)
Jul 2011 Invested in JPC Holdings, LLC (Jersey Precast)

ICV Capital Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1998, ICV Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on making equity investments in America's smaller middle-market companies. ICV seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in companies with revenues between $25 million and $200 million.ICV targets companies that have a history of stable cash flows and offer the prospect of meaningful growth. These companies are leaders in their markets with highly-defensible positions. They have strong and proven management teams that are eager to invest in their company.ICV Growth Partners was launched in 2009 to…

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Apr 2011 Acquired Cargo Airport Services
Jan 2011 Acquired Stauber Performance Ingredients
Oct 2010 Acquired Press-A-Print International, LLC
Oct 2010 Acquired Public Financial Management, Inc.

The Tokarz Group Advisers

9 Total Closed Deals

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The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC (TTGA) is the investment adviser to MVC Capital, Inc, which trades on the NYSE under "MVC" and to the MVC PE Fund LP, a traditional GP/LP private equity fund. TTGA is a registered investment adviser. We are based in Purchase, NY, with offices in Chicago, IL, and Boston, MA. Our expertise is in making long-term debt and equity investments in lower middle-market companies to fund growth, acquisitions and recapitalizations. Our strong operational experience allows us to immerse ourselves in our portfolio companies, typically working closely with existing management…

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Apr 2010 Acquired Custom Alloy
Apr 2010 Acquired Vitality Foodservice
Apr 2010 Acquired Marine Exhibition Corporation
Sep 2007 Acquired MVC Auto

TGP Investments, LLC

9 Total Closed Deals

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TGP Investments manages committed lower middle market private equity funds and our principals have 20 years of successful private equity fund experience. We currently have over $85 million in committed capital under management. TGP makes both control and minority equity investments in partnership with proven managers. We will also consider investing in subordinated debt if we have a meaningful equity investment in a portfolio company. TGP generally seeks to invest between $2 million to $10 million in any individual portfolio company.

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Oct 2016 Acquired DSI Dynamatic
Jul 2010 Acquired Tru-Flex Metal Hose
Aug 2009 Acquired Ascend Integrated Media
Jul 2006 Acquired DaVinci Roofscapes

Bow River Capital

9 Total Closed Deals

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Bow River Capital Partners is a lower middle market private equity investment firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2003, Bow River has raised three funds with total capital commitments in excess of $200 million. Investment Criteria: --Revenue of $10-50 million --EBITDA of $2-10 million --Leveraged buyouts/recapitalizations, typically in partnership with management --Control only, no minority investments --Industry focus: o Business Services o Industrial Services o Environmental Services o Healthcare Services o Engineering Companies o Niche Manufacturing o Water and Water Resources…

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May 2015 Acquired Strong-Bridge Consulting, LLC
Dec 2013 Acquired Lifecare Innovations, Inc.
May 2013 Acquired Ely & Associates
Feb 2013 Acquired Kobelt Manufacturing Ltd.

Zabel Companies, LLC

8 Total Closed Deals

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Zabel Companies ("Zabel") is a private investment firm dedicated to partnering with management teams to invest in and build private companies over the long-term (5 to 15 years). Whether through a buyout, recapitalization or injection of growth capital, Zabel's strategy is to work closely with management to steadily grow businesses and to build value for all parties involved.Zabel does not limit its activity by industry or geography, but rather focuses on the fit with management and the opportunities to grow a business.The Zabel team has a hands-on and collaborative style built through years…

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Apr 2022 Acquired Frame It Easy
Dec 2020 Acquired New Market Waste
Jul 2020 Acquired Medical Packaging Inc.
Apr 2019 Acquired Bedford Precision Parts

Oroco Capital

8 Total Closed Deals

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Oroco Capital is a private equity investment firm. Our strategy is to buy great businesses in our target industries and build value through both internal growth and acquisitions, resulting in excellent returns for our investors. The team at Oroco has completed over 50 deals totaling over $5.0B. We developed a unique capital structure and have capital commitments from family offices, wealthy individuals and small institutions. In addition, Oroco has formed a strategic alliance with a private investment firm that allows Oroco to partner on investments that vary in size and type. Our strategy is…

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Jan 2019 Invested in Maridata
Jan 2019 Acquired FirstMark Materials
Feb 2018 Acquired FirstMark Foundations
Feb 2017 Acquired FirstMark Construction

Downing Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

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Catalyzing creativity: equipping our leaders to actualize their visions. People - The quality of the team ultimately determines whether a new business succeeds or fails. Our experienced in-house talent acquisition function helps structure founding teams, devise talent strategies, and execute on searches.Technology - We have relationships with experienced CTOs, software engineers, and technical recruiters to enable portfolio companies to develop products at a lower cost and to help overcome technical challenges that arise.Funding - Founders often turn to friends and family to pull together the…

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Jan 2025 Invested in Bloomwell
Apr 2024 Invested in Immersiv Health
Apr 2024 Invested in Maro
Jan 2024 Invested in Wellnest Fertility

Agincourt Capital Partners

7 Total Closed Deals

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Agincourt Capital Partners is a New York-based private equity investment group that invests in high quality middle market companies with enterprise values of $10 million to $50 million. Our primary focus is on the acquisition and recapitalization of companies whose owners wish to have both immediate financial liquidity and also the ability to benefit financially from the future growth of their businesses. Agincourt Capital Partners has great respect for the owners and builders of businesses and all that they have accomplished. We believe that our respectful approach reflects a true…

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May 2014 Invested in CarboMask
Jul 2013 Invested in OBBCO Safety & Supply
Dec 2010 Invested in Something Sweet, Inc.
Jul 2008 Invested in Color Resources International

Watermill Group

7 Total Closed Deals

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The Watermill Group A Strategy Driven Private Equity Firm Since 1978, The Watermill Group and affiliates have acquired, managed, and transformed dozens of companies operating at the crossroads of hazard and opportunity. At the Watermill Group, we apply the craft of strategic planning and implementation to our portfolio companies, helping them to reach their full potential as stable businesses capable of supporting jobs and contributing to their local communities. We pride ourselves in our ability to recognize advantage where others do not. We create value through our unique brand of…

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Aug 2017 Acquired Cooper & Turner
Jul 2016 Acquired Experi-Metal Inc.
Jun 2015 Acquired Quality Metalcraft, Inc.
Feb 2014 Acquired The Plastics Group

Tuckerman Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

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Tuckerman Capital is a private investment firm that works with Deal Partners (experienced executives and Independent Sponsors) to invest in and build exceptional small companies that deliver innovative solutions for the long-term with enterprise values typically ranging from $10 million to $75 million.

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Oct 2010 Acquired Promo Seeds, Ltd.
Oct 2010 Acquired Shield Pack, LLC
Oct 2010 Acquired Solidscape, Inc.
Oct 2010 Acquired Wohler Technologies, Inc.

Berenson Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

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Berenson Capital is a sector-focused private equity firm investing in Software & Tech-Enabled Services businesses with a minimum of $5 million of annual revenues.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Device42 Inc.
Aug 2023 Acquired TI Health
Aug 2023 Acquired StratEx
Jun 2021 Acquired Practice Insight

Red Arts Capital

6 Total Closed Deals

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We invest in companies across the supply chain, ranging from logistics to value-added manufacturing to business services. Our experienced investment team and our advisory group of industry leaders and operators have built a strategic approach that prioritizes sophisticated analysis, deep sector knowledge, and thoughtful collaboration with our portfolio management teams, our investors, and the wider investment community.

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Sep 2025 Acquired Belpak
Mar 2025 Acquired Freshway
Dec 2024 Acquired KKSP
Oct 2022 Acquired Flex Logistics

canam partners

6 Total Closed Deals

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CanAm Partners is a private investment firm that sponsors buyouts of small and middle market companies. Based in Vancouver and offices in Los Angeles, CA, the firm looks to partner with management teams and owners in order to create catalysts for unlocking value. Our investments take the form of acquisitions of private companies, corporate divestitures, structured bridge loans, and special situations.

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Jan 2014 Advised MBLOOM on an investment from Rosemont Seneca
Jan 2014 Invested in mbloom
Apr 2013 Advised Gold Plane Custom Cabinets, LLC in its sale to Gold Plane Holdings, LLC
Apr 2013 Advised Gold Plane Custom Cabinets, LLC in its sale to Gold Plane Holdings, LLC

Firms in the Materials Private Equity Funds 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 Private Equity Funds is $3M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $800K-$4M. 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 299 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 Private Equity Funds 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 Private Equity Funds with experience in Materials, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 299 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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