Top Metal Ore Mining Family Offices with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

4,368

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$21M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 11%

California 10%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Long-Term Ownership | Capital Source: Family-Backed Capital | Operating Approach: Buy & Hold

Fulton Asset Management

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Fulton Asset Management is more than just a family office—it is a story of entrepreneurship, resilience, and long-term vision. Our journey began in the early 1960s with a single scrap metal company, built from the ground up with a relentless work ethic and a belief in seizing opportunities others overlooked. What started as a local operation soon expanded through strategic acquisitions, eventually forming what is now known as the Imperial Group.We are now looking for one company to acquire and operate. We aim to preserve the Seller's legacy going forward and continue to build the vision as…

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Zeal Partners LLC

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Zeal Partners is a family office focused on investing in and acquiring lower middle market businesses, with a particular focus on companies with $2-5 million of EBITDA / cash flow. The firm's principals have backgrounds in investment management, software development, consumer goods, and digital marketing, but we are industry-agnostic when it comes to acquiring businesses.

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Fields Texas Ltd.

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Fields Texas Ltd. is the private investment firm founded by the late William Fields (former President & CEO of Walmart US Retail Stores Division). Our firm is entirely focused on investing in companies where Walmart Inc. is or has the potential to be a large customer.

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One Enterprise

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One Enterprise 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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Volta Global

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Volta Global is looking to acquire durable middle-market businesses ($1–15M EBITDA). Volta Global operates globally, with offices in Miami, Raleigh, Amsterdam, and Toulouse, and manages over 57 properties in its portfolio. The firm is led by principals with over 100 years of combined experience in investments, development, and operations, and is committed to long-term growth and development of both its people and assets.

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BDX Capital

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BDX Capital is an experienced Sponsor with deep seeded construction and building capabilities and an extensive track record delivering successful real estate development projects who is actively engaged in the lower middle market private equity space to acquire subcontracting businesses. BDX is a single family office established in 2015.

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Makaira Partners

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Founded in 2007 by Tom Bancroft, Makaira Partners is a La Jolla-based investment firm that employs a disciplined, fundamental value-oriented philosophy. The firm’s strategy is deeply rooted in the principles practiced by Bancroft during his time managing GEICO’s equity portfolio at Berkshire Hathaway, emphasizing a long-term horizon—often five years or more.Core Strategic PillarsExtreme Concentration: Makaira manages a highly focused portfolio, often holding fewer than 15 positions. As of late 2025, its top 10 holdings accounted for over 99% of reportable assets, reflecting high…

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Lime Investors

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Lime is a family office founded in 2011, based in NY. We own and operate over a dozen manufacturing and e-commerce businesses across the US. We seek synergistic add-ons to our current holdings as well as new platform businesses. Our philosophy is to buy, build and hold for the long term with no intention to sell. Currently, we are focusing tremendous energy into acquiring targeted add-ons in four of our platform companies and new platforms.Manufacturing/Distribution and/or E-commerce:1) Home Decor & Accessories sector2) Memorabilia accessories/Card Protectors/Tabletop Gaming sector3)…

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Sandkey Capital

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Sandkey Capital is a private equity firm focused on lower middle market companies across a variety of industries. We provide flexible transaction structures in a wide range of business situations. Our unique, hands-on approach is designed to help drive sustainable growth and create value for our partner companies. Sandkey Capital, together with our institutional investor base, brings extensive operational knowledge, strategic resources, and transactional experience. Sandkey Capital pursues both control and minority equity investments, while also providing a range of private debt…

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Ekantik Holdings Company

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Small business acquisition: Food & Beverage Industry. Graduated from The University of Georgia with a BBA in Real Estate with an emphasis in Finance at the age of 19. Own and manage portfolio of food and beverage businesses among the southeast.

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REIFF-Gruppe

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The REIFF Group is a pan European family-owned business founded in 1910 and meanwhile managed in 4th generation. Facts and figures: Annual revenue approx. 180mUSD in 2023 615 employees Core business: Industrial distributor Seeking to acquire and develop SME businesses in North America. As a family-owned business we stand for integrity, social responsibility and long-term strategic thinking.

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Kahn Holdings

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Kahn Holdings is a family office with decades of experience, primarily in real estate investment / development. We are looking to expand our holdings across other industries to diversify our portfolio and are seeking to partner with small business owners in flexible ways that best suit their needs.We bring access to capital, institutional support from our advisors (who bring a wealth of deal-making and business operations experience), banking relationships, and a close-knit family mindset that spans three generations.Our M&A process is flexible and is not restricted by typical PE…

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Diftar

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Byron Edwards is the Principal of Diftar LLC. He began his career at The Boston Consulting Group, advising Fortune 500 companies in finance and aerospace on operations and product development, and later worked for the CFO of WeWork on $5 billion in financings and global pricing strategy.In 2020, he co-founded Spark, a venture-backed Medicare brokerage that built AI tools to help brokers serve more than 500,000 beneficiaries. That experience shaped his approach to using data and software to improve complex, relationship-driven industries.Byron grew up around his family’s adhesive business,…

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Point Zero Capital

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Point Zero invests in small to medium-sized companies seeking an ownership transition and provides growth capital to promising businesses. To date Point Zero has invested across a variety of industries including healthcare, consumer retail, fintech and proptech.

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Elmore Companies

13 Total Closed Deals

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Now in its third generation, Elmore Companies was built on the ability to recognize and pursue business opportunity. Dating back to the late 70’s, Dave Elmore started by purchasing travel companies that were headed toward bankruptcy, taking them over and building them up. This repetition became muscle memory as he began to understand an industry and acquire several more businesses within that space, starting the legacy of Elmore Companies.As Dave’s conglomerate of businesses continued to grow, his son, DG Elmore took over Gant Travel at a critical juncture in the company’s history.…

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Aug 2021 Acquired Coach Marketing
Jan 2017 Acquired Turner Mining Group
Sep 2016 Acquired Bellwether Forest Products
Jan 2015 Acquired Legacy Fire Protection

First Haven Capital

10 Total Closed Deals

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First Haven Capital (“First Haven”), a private investment firm based in New York, is targeting non-control equity investments in leading lower middle market companies in partnership with high quality investment sponsors. As part of the Turtle Creek family office, First Haven maintains a flexible, patient capital base that can invest for long hold periods and support future growth needs. By utilizing First Haven’s broader investment network and industry contacts, the firm can effectively evaluate opportunities and provide additional support required to build successful business…

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Oct 2022 Invested in AGS Automotive Solutions
Jul 2022 Invested in Entertainment Earth
Mar 2022 Invested in Tedia High Purity Solvents
Feb 2022 Invested in Stanz Foodservice and Troyer Foods

The Arnold Companies

7 Total Closed Deals

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The Arnold Companies (TAC), is a Dallas, TX-based family investment management and services firm. Established in 1964 in Texarkana, Texas as a wholesale refinedpetroleum products distributor it has grown to lead in many different industries includingreal estate, retail, banking, aviation, technology and many varied sectors. TAC focusesinvestments on high-value companies that support their employees and communitieswhile maintaining the values of integrity, leadership, efficiency and a passion for greatservice. The almost 60-year legacy and traditions set the standards to allow innovationand…

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May 2021 Acquired Gemini Air Group
Oct 2020 Acquired Prior Aviation Services, Inc.
Nov 2019 Acquired IPC USA, Inc.
Aug 2018 Acquired Desert Fuels

Lorentzen Investments, LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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We are equity investors across company lifecycle, from seed to turnaround, with a focus on leveraged buyouts of operating companies that fit our reshoring and sustainability investment theses. Because Lorentzen Investments is a family office, we do not have any preconceived timeframe for an investment. Our expectation, in any investment, is to hold permanently. Our goal is to implement best-in-class safety and environmental procedures, invest in sustaining maintenance and profitable growth, and then harvest the cash flow on a financially prudent basis.

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Jan 2022 Acquired Metaltec Steel Abrasives
Jan 2017 Acquired Boccella Precast
Jan 2016 Acquired Dedoes Industries
Jan 2014 Acquired Mayco Industries

Chief Investments LLC

4 Total Closed Deals

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Chief Investments is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are a team of seasoned investors who plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Dec 2014 Invested in PerfX Wireline Services
Dec 2011 Invested in Greenlight Energy Services
Jan 2010 Invested in Black Hawk Energy Services
Jan 2008 Acquired Hi-Country Auto Group

Schu Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

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Schu Capital is an investment firm focused on acquiring and growing a single exceptional family- or founder-led business. Backed by a pool of committed capital, the firm draws on deep private equity and operational experience to invest in people, culture, and long-term growth rather than short-term returns. Schu Capital offers founders a thoughtful transition and a trusted partner to carry their business forward for the next phase of growth.

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Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Nov 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Firms in the Metal Ore Mining Family Offices 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 Metal Ore Mining Family Offices is $4M-$21M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$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 93 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 Metal Ore Mining Family Offices 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 Family Offices with experience in Materials, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 93 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 Metal Ore Mining Family Offices directory, you can request information here.

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