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Media Independent Sponsors

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

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Keystone Communities

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Serra Street Holdings is a permanent capital group focused on supply-constrained real estate and operating businesses with strong demand profiles. Our hold period is indefinite in order to provide a final home for high-performing businesses.

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NextSummit Capital Partners

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NextSummit Capital Partners is a lower middle market investment fund focused on acquiring tech-enabled services, business services, Software/SaaS companies with revenue ranging from $5-50Mn, adding value through active involvement in management and board engagement, and eventually exiting and turning profits. Roy Wang is the Managing Partner of NextSummit Capital Partners, and intends to take an active role in the management of the acquired company. Roy’s background in Investment Banking, Private Equity & Venture Capital investments with one of the largest Sovereign Wealth Funds in…

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Brown & Buckley

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Brown & Buckley is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions in media and entertainment. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Calthorpe Group

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We are Calthorpe Group, a private equity firm with $250M in committed capital and are looking to invest across the manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, industrials, and energy sectors. We prefer small mature businesses with a critical technology, looking to grow and expand with a new partner with domain knowledge.

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Acta Ventures

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We look for niche, well-established businesses with an owner (typically) planning to retire and (typically) sub-$3MM of ebitda. Our focus is long term - 20 years+. We get engrained in the business, we are not absentee. We take very good care of the employees, we don't endorse the brutal cost cutting measures of traditional PE. We are two young guys with deep experience and ambition, guided by strict principles and a strong work ethic.

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Prism Equity Partners

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Prism Equity Partners is a global advisory firm that specializes in acquiring and managing lower middle-market companies, as well as partnering with other independent sponsors through our family office.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Armin Sanson Rakhshandeh

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Finance and operational leader with a track record of transforming operations, increasing profitability, and scaling businesses. Skilled in leading multi-entity organizations, optimizing cash flow, and building strong, data-driven teams. Hands-on, highly collaborative operator who implements systems and processes to improve accountability and growth. Successfully launched new business lines, expanded into new markets, and improved operational efficiency. Ready to lead as CEO, bringing strategic execution and financial discipline to unlock long-term value. Targeting a business with a solid…

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CWG

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CWG operates as a private company and focuses on acquiring services companies with EBITDA over $500K. Our focus is on providing operational improvements to increase organic growth; investment focus is on identifying follow-up acquisitions.

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Taylor

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Individual searcher seeking stable / growing businesses in the $1-10m EBITDA range, particularly founder transition. Strong interest in value creation involving tech-enabled services, B2B offerings, international expansion, and buy and build.

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Oakwood Equity Partners

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Most businesses that run on relationships run on little else. They were built in an era when trust was the only infrastructure that mattered, and for a long time it was enough.The businesses Oakwood acquires share a profile: strong fundamentals, durable customer bases, and operations that have not meaningfully changed in decades. The ceiling on each is not demand. It is the absence of the systems modern businesses take for granted.“The ceiling is not demand. It is the absence of the systems modern businesses take for granted.”Oakwood’s work is to install those systems without disturbing…

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Amber Hill Capital

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Amber Hill Capital is an independent sponsor focused on control equity investments in the middle market (targeting $50m-250m eq check). We have a group of >30 families across the US and Europe that engage on our transactions and close relationships with private credit lenders who can provide comfort letters as needed for large transactions. We are sector agnostic but have deep experience in consumer, TMT, business services, industrials, automotive, aerospace, logistics, and manufacturing. We are not interested in regulated financials or regulated healthcare and biotech. We are looking…

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Bradfield Capital

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Bradfield Capital is a private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in collaborating with entrepreneurs in creative new ways to accelerate growth and value creation. Our approach is to support owners with capital, operating expertise and industry knowledge.Bradfield’s principals have distinguished track records as operators and professional investors in a variety of growth oriented middle market companies.Bradfield invests money from family offices, investment funds, and business development companies with over $1 billion in committed funds.

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Perennial Growth Partners, LLC

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Perennial Growth Partners is a Pittsburgh, PA based holding company devoted to the strategic acquisition of family-owned businesses. We are dedicated to enhancing business' robust foundations, driving sustained growth and prosperity while upholding the core values and traditions integral to their success. At the heart of our approach is a profound respect for the legacy and heritage of the businesses we acquire. We recognize that these businesses are the embodiment of generations of commitment, diligence, and community involvement. As investors, we see ourselves as stewards entrusted with the…

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gcMazza LLC

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Independent Sponsor Seeking Acquisitions> Looking for marketing / advertising agencies & services companies seeking to transform via integration with growing network.> Also seeking legacy businesses lacking successor management ideally with strong market reputation and recurring customers.> Businesses should be open to creative acquisition terms & conditions.

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Bohn Capital Investments

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Buyer Name: Tom BohnBuyer Type: Individual Operator / Self-Funded SearchBackground: 25+ year CEO/President with deep expertise in B2B media, events, and franchise platforms. Most recently CEO of THM Media (TheHomeMag parent, Inc 5000 , 70+ markets, 30 states). Previously CEO of NAVC where I grew revenue from $11M to $26M by transforming a single veterinary conference into a diversified media and events platform. MBA, CAE designation. Founding board member of Heart + Paw (PE-backed). Active M&A experience including the 2025 acquisition of Naylor Exchange Events.Acquisition…

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Cerulean Legacy Partners

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Every business is unique and our mandate is flexible; however, the below characteristics offer general guidance on the attributes we find most attractive.Total earnings between $1 million and $7 millionPreference for B2B Services, Testing, Inspection & Maintenance Services and Building/Residential Services Significant recurring or predictable revenue base with low customer concentrationEBITDA margins (>15%)Low capital expenditure requirementsLimited cyclicalityOwner looking to step back from operations / retireOwner wishing to take on a partner to help grow the business

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Speyer Holdings, LLC

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Speyer Holdings is looking to acquire companies where it can deploy technology/AI to accelerate growth at acquired companies and improve workflow. We are interested in companies in the TMT sector, especially those with an advertising component. We will also consider companies in the eCommerce sector.

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Secure HR Inc

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Secure HR Inc is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Domo Capital

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Domo Capital is the investment vehicle of Jose Pablo Fernandez De Lara. In 2018, he founded Aguafría—Mexico’s leading ice producer—through an asset acquisition from Heineken. Over the next 7 years, Aguafría pursued an aggressive +20 acquisition-driven expansion strategy, becoming the largest and fastest-growing ice business in Mexico. In September 2024, Aguafría’s shareholders entered sold 100% of the company to Reddy Ice, the largest ice producer in the US.

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Oryx Horn LLC

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Oryx Horn provides growth capital to companies with $1-5mm in EBITDA to support management teams, founders and families in accelerating their business growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

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.

What information is included in each Independent Sponsor profile?

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.

What company sizes are most common for Media Independent Sponsors?

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.

How important is Media experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

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.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on 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.

How do I compare Independent Sponsors with experience in Media?

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.

How do I connect with Media Independent Sponsors?

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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