Top Media Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

725

Active Firms

23,066

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

Outerbound Capital

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Based in Atlanta, we partner with entrepreneurs, management teams and companies with exceptional potential to build lasting businesses. We develop and execute large scale buy & build programs and look to invest $50M to $150M of equity per platform company to fund add-on acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. Founded in 2020, the firm has invested over $200M of capital and completed 10 acquisitions.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sterra+Ai

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We are seeking to acquire established, profitable businesses across a range of industries and geographies. We are flexible on sector and location and are primarily focused on finding strong fundamentals, capable teams, and opportunities for long-term value creation.Our team has extensive experience operating, scaling, and exiting multiple businesses. We take a hands-on, operator-led approach and prioritize continuity for employees, customers, and partners.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Valley Forge Stewardship

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Valley Forge Stewardship, an independent investment firm backed by committed capital and focused on acquiring and personally operating a single exceptional small business in Southeastern PA. We take a long term, hands on approach to ownership, prioritizing durable companies with strong cash flow, loyal customers, and people first cultures.My background spans private equity, investment banking, accounting, and private credit. Most recently, I was a Senior Associate at Durare Capital, where I led sourcing, diligence, and transaction financing initiatives. Prior to that, I advised middle-market…

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EGP Brands

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EGP Brands is an investment platform focused on acquiring and scaling multi-unit consumer and service businesses. We pursue founder-owned companies, corporate carve-outs, and franchised or branded concepts where sales growth, operational improvement, development and consolidation can drive long-term value creation.Our team has experience investing in and operating businesses across restaurants, consumer services, business services, specialty retail, fitness, entertainment and healthcare. We are flexible on transaction structures and take a long-term, partnership-oriented approach, working…

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Keeler Lane LLC

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Keeler Lane LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing select small to lower-middle-market businesses.We invest out of personal funds which, when necessary, can be supplemented with institutional or individual capital from a network of partners.Keeler Lane takes a hands-on approach to drive growth and value creation through the institutionalization of operational processes, strategic planning, and financial management. We also seek to drive growth and scale efficiencies through add-on acquisitions where appropriate. We target established businesses with a…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Birkdale Partners, LLC

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Birkdale Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Cave Creek Capital Management, LLC

32 Total Closed Deals

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Our Investment Team members average over 25 years of experience as both operating executives and Private Equity fund managers. Each Partner works with a small number of companies and commits the necessary time, talent and personal capital to ensure their success.Cave Creek Capital’s approach has the flexibility of a family office, the talent of a major firm and offers a much wider range of capital solutions than traditional Private Equity funds. We don’t require control and can invest in both equity and debt. We also have no structural deadlines to meet which enables us to be patient…

Recent Transactions

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Oct 2010 Acquired Peter Piper Pizza
Oct 2010 Acquired POLYMER CORPORATION
Oct 2010 Acquired PowerFone
Oct 2010 Acquired RSA Security Inc.

TJM Capital Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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TJM Capital Partners is a boutique, operationally-focused private equity firm based in Chicago. The firm was founded in 2008 and is led by Tom McDonough (Founder and Managing Partner), Scott Witt (Partner), Bill Van Sant (Operating Partner) and Dan Cleary (Operating Partner). TJM seeks high growth potential middle market manufacturing and services businesses with $10-40 million revenue and $0-7 million EBITDA, and typically invests $2 to $20+ million of equity per transaction.Our firm primarily invests in, and serves as counselors to, companies in the following sectors:Industrial…

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Jul 2019 Acquired Micron Metalworks
Mar 2019 Acquired Mid-Continent Engineering
Dec 2018 Acquired Hutchinson Manufacturing
Mar 2018 Acquired John's Refrigeration

Provident Realty Advisors, Inc.

10 Total Closed Deals

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Since 1991 Provident Realty Advisors and The Backes Family Office has invested in and developed over $5 Billion of real estate projects. We are disciplined and focused on executing deals that offer the best risk adjusted returns for PRA and our investor partners. While our original business has been commercial real estate development we have used our capital and investment discipline to successfully invest in multiple operating companies.Currently, we own two general contracting companies specializing in different areas of multifamily as well as a specialty lighting distributor. Additionally,…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Preston Hollow Village
Aug 2023 Acquired Stacy Green
Aug 2022 Acquired LAS COLINAS DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Oct 2021 Acquired MIDLOTHIAN BUSINESS PARK

J40 Group

10 Total Closed Deals

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I'm an entrepreneur and business nerd that loves building businesses by helping people. My typical approach is to partner with an operator to acquire a business, assist in management for 5-10 years and then step back from operation into a board role. I've been in many industries over the years: IT Consulting, Movie Theatre / Family Entertainment Center development and operation, wholesale tree farming, oil field distribution, real estate, etc.

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Aug 2024 Invested in Confidential Company
Apr 2024 Invested in Confidential Company
Aug 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
Sep 2022 Acquired Confidential Company

Bronco Ventures

10 Total Closed Deals

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Bronco Ventures hopes to bring grit, energy and a sense of adventure to its portfolio companies. We are seeking small, service-related acquisitions where we can differentiate on our customer service and offering quality. Small business is hard. Dealing with people is messy. It can be lonely and defeating without the right support structure. Business is also where life-change and personal impact happens. It’s where thorny issues are addressed and overcome. Generations can be improved through opportunity and commitment. This is what we are passionate about.

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Jun 2023 Acquired McMillan Pest Control, LLC
May 2023 Acquired Water Project Pool & Spa Services
May 2023 Acquired Howell Service Corporation
Apr 2023 Acquired EnGedi Pest Control

BASE Equity Partners

9 Total Closed Deals

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BASE Equity Partners is a long-term investment firm focused on acquiring and growing lower-middle market businesses with $2M–$7M in EBITDA. We invest in essential service and industrial sectors, seeking companies with stable cash flows, strong teams, and durable customer relationships. Backed by a group of experienced operators and investors who have completed dozens of transactions, we bring deep expertise in strategy, sales, M&A integration, and operational improvement. At BASE, we take a hands-on, partnership-driven approach—working closely with management to accelerate growth,…

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Jan 2022 Acquired The Lighting Design Group
Jan 2018 Acquired Fortis Security Products
Jan 2017 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2016 Acquired Jolyn Swimwear

Queens Court Capital

9 Total Closed Deals

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Queens Court is a private investment firm with a track record of success in building championship-winning companies across multiple proprietary platforms.Queens Court is an “operator-first” investment firm, and we have built companies and organizations at the founder level with entrepreneurial DNA in our heritage.The Queens Court team specializes in providing creative capital solutions to complex special situations. We specialize in time-of-essence transactions where speed and certainty of close are paramount.We provide capital, financial expertise, and deep operating experience to…

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Mar 2023 Acquired Pet Resort Hosp. Group
Sep 2022 Acquired APS Innovations
Dec 2021 Invested in POW Interactive Holdings
Apr 2020 Acquired HairCuttery Family of Brands

Lavelle Investments

7 Total Closed Deals

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Lavelle Investments is a family investment firm that supports businesses transitioning to the next phase of growth.We understand the importance of maintaining a company's reputation and culture, and we focus on preserving the family-feel that has been instrumental in building customer satisfaction and employee support over the years.With experience as both operators and investors, we bring robust analytical support to help the team drive sustainable, long-term growth and continued success.

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Jan 2022 Invested in Various Early-Stage Seed Investments
Aug 2021 Acquired Bolt-On Investment: Dental Practice Management
Jul 2021 Invested in Veterinary Services Company
Mar 2021 Acquired Bolt-On Investment: Dental Practice Management

Bassett Creek Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

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Bassett Creek Capital makes equity investments in lower-middle market companies, typically at a critical inflection point in the business. The Bassett Creek team has completed 76 investments, invested over $10.0 billion of capital and has over 100 years of combined private equity experience.We are a private capital partner for business owners who want to harness the power of cultural connectivity and entrepreneurial grit to reach the next level of growth. Our team is a trusted partner, ally and advisor for management teams who are passionate about meaningful growth achieved through low-ego…

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Jun 2022 Invested in Bassett Creek Services
Nov 2021 Acquired DRP Restoration
Sep 2020 Acquired Baxter
Dec 2019 Acquired Cornerstone Renovation

Alphaquest Innovate LLP

6 Total Closed Deals

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Acquisto is a Boston based private investment firm committed to a buy and build strategy in the middle market. We focus on investments in growing companies, mostly in fragmented industries. We are particularly interested in Healthcare, Software, Tech-Enabled Services, and Industrial companies. Our team has extensive Global Capital Markets experience and we work with capital partners to create long term value for our portfolio companies.Experience:Acquisto's operating members have decades of experience in global capital markets, as well operational experience gained at multi-billion-dollar…

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Apr 2024 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Sep 2019 Invested in Valuber LLC
Sep 2018 Advised TAKE Supply Chain in its sale to ESW Capital LLC
Mar 2018 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Somers Investment Partners

6 Total Closed Deals

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Somers Investment Partners is a private investment firm based in Palm Beach, FL, New York and London. We are focused investors specializing in enterprise software and business services companies in the middle market. Our heritage is in traditional private equity but we are not portfolio managers. We are engaged owner-operators that proactively build better businesses. We are highly focused and devote considerable attention and support to our investments. We have no constraints on our investment horizon or stage of maturity. We have invested in middle market business services and…

Recent Transactions

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Oct 2010 Acquired PrecisionIR Group
Oct 2010 Acquired The Pennysaver Group, Inc.
Oct 2010 Acquired ThoughtWorks, Inc.
Oct 2010 Acquired Direct Group, Inc.

Acorn Capital Partners

6 Total Closed Deals

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Investment firm founded by seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and operator with extensive experience turning around underperforming businesses. Has experience in both North and South America.

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Aug 2024 Invested in Favo Tecnologia
May 2024 Invested in CorSync
Sep 2023 Invested in PecSmart
May 2023 Invested in Neokohm

Stallion Finance

6 Total Closed Deals

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Stallion Finance ("Horses not Unicorns") is a private equity firm that invests in and acquires small businesses with the goal of growing them through predefined strategic improvement initiatives. Our team of professional entrepreneurs utilize both private equity investment and hands-on operating expertise, to design and implement our proven operating playbook. We target tenured (no start-ups) companies generating between $0.5mm to $5mm of EBITDA. While we are industry agnostic, we have a particular focus on internet based, software or technology companies that are generating…

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May 2019 Advised InStride on an investment from The Rise Fund
Nov 2018 Invested in Sweet Lady Jane, Inc.
May 2014 Invested in Sweet Lady Jane, Inc.
Apr 2010 Invested in Octet Finance (USA)

Lake Street Capital Partners, LP

5 Total Closed Deals

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Lake Street Capital Partners is a private equity fund focused on making direct control, large minority, and co-investments in lower middle market companies across North America (with a primary focus on the U.S.). We specifically focus on identifying attractive founder and family-owned companies poised for growth. Our mission is to provide these underserved companies and their owners with access to differentiated capital in order to facilitate transactions of various types, such as control investments, recapitalizations, management buyouts, or strategic growth investments.

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Jun 2025 Acquired St Croix Concrete
Jun 2025 Acquired Choufani & Bailey Roofing and Restoration
Aug 2024 Acquired Concrete Science
Aug 2024 Acquired MD Concrete

Firms in the Media 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 Media 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 Media 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 725 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Media.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Media Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Media, 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 Media, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 725 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 Media Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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