Top Independent Sponsors in Michigan - Axial

Strength Capital Partners (SCP) is a Birmingham, Michigan-based private equity firm that specializes in acquiring traditional businesses, primarily throughout the greater Midwest and Central United States.We seek to invest in businesses with $4 million to $20 million in EBITDA. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, industrial and financial services, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. We are particularly interested in "buy and build" opportunities, where we can grow and diversify our platform companies through a…

Darshan Capitak specializes in business acquisition in the service, technology, and healthcare industries.At Darshan, we focus on the long-term picture, seeking to acquire businesses and grow them organically and inorganically. Our professionals combine financial expertise with entrepreneurial experience to effectively manage businesses and facilitate growth. We pride ourselves in working side by side with your management to grow and expand your business.Darshan's significant entrepreneurial and financial experience creates an ideal team ready to help provide expertise in a wide variety of…

Credo Private Capital was formed to provide small business owners and management teams access to an investment partner that does not have the constraints associated with traditional private equity. For example, there are no pre-determined investment timelines when working with Credo; we think the best opportunities are situations where companies are operated based on what is best for the business and its customers.We are not business operators. We seek opportunities in lower-middle market companies where we can complement management’s existing skillset with our ability to identify and…

Oakland Standard Co. is a Michigan-based private equity firm investing in lower middle market industrial businesses. We invest in businesses and management teams that want more than just capital and target situations where an operational approach as well as strategic support create value by building strong companies over a long-term horizon.Our focus is on industrial businesses that are often overlooked or under-appreciated by larger investors and where a hands-on approach can lead to meaningful change.

Monument MicroCap Partners, LLC (MMP) is an independent private investment firm comprised of highly experienced and accomplished private equity and operational executives seeking to sponsor the acquisition of companies in the MicroCap Market, which we define as businesses having EBITDA of $1-5 million. Our focus is on businesses located in the United States and Canada.With offices in Indianapolis and Bloomfield Hills, we have one of the deepest and broadest investment teams in the U.S. and Canadian MicroCap private equity markets. Our partners have extensive experience and a successful track…

Founded in 2022, Scooter Partners LLC (SCOOTER) is an investment and advisory firm primarily focused on helping U.S. based start-ups and lower middle market companies succeed and grow. SCOOTER has the experience, expertise, creativity, and resources to provide sound guidance, help solve problems, and furnish smart solutions for opportunities that other investors may deem unappealing due to their smaller size, complexity, or difficulty. We are flexible in our approach to making an investment, providing advice, or helping raise capital so that it best fits the needs of all parties involved. 

LPC is an investment firm that takes a long-term approach with a specific focus on relationships. By prioritizing "doing things the right way" we feel we can create partnerships and friendships that span decades, not just an investment period.​Given our divergence from the typical private equity model, LPC tends to be a breath of fresh air for sellers and management teams. We are great partners for those seeking liquidity but not quite ready to hang it up.​We make control investments in businesses located in the Eastern and Central US with $10 million to $200 million of…

Home Service Partners LLC 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. 

Based in Michigan, Aquila Equity Partners is a private investment firm with deep entrepreneurial roots and a focus on partnering with families, business owners and management teams. We work with our partners to help take companies to new levels of success by building upon the organization’s foundation, concentrating on prudent growth, investing in human capital, processes and systems and enhancing sustainable competitive differentiation. We don’t operate with the constraints and strategy of a typical private equity fund. Rather, we partner with a small group of companies so that we…

Penn Holding Co. is an investment firm focused on acquiring and enhancing HVAC companies across the United States through a rollup strategy over the next 3 to 7 years. Our approach respects the unique qualities of each business, combining our resources, expertise, and operational insights to preserve each company’s legacy while building a stronger foundation for growth. With a deep understanding of the HVAC industry, Penn Holding Co. is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition that honors the history and customer relationships each owner has cultivated.

LV2 Equity Partners is a Midwest based private investment group whose objective is to acquire controlling interest positions in niche manufacturers, value-added distributors and specialty service companies. We invest in companies that have the potential for substantial growth and profit improvement. LV2 will both partner with an owner/entrepreneur as well as acquire businesses outright. Corporate divestitures are particularly attractive. Profitability is preferred but not required. Total transaction size ranges between $1 - $20 million, and target company revenue level typically ranges…

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a Swiss company, founded by a consortium of Single Family Offices, that runs an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition program.Our ETA program is a highly specialized process that connects investors with talented entrepreneurs who are looking to locate, acquire, manage, and grow a privately held company.We focus on mutual benefit, profit, and growth for all of our stakeholders.Our program carefully selects talented individuals who are capable of operating andgrowing a company through a proprietary Talent Identification and Selection Process. We also partner…

Quadec Private Capital is an independent private capital firm pursuing investments in outstanding companies in the United States with EBITDA between $2 million and $20 million. Quadec seeks to align companies and management teams with the appropriate capital structure to create enduring value. We are particularly focused on situations where management or current business owners are seeking a liquidity event, but also have a desire to retain a meaningful ownership stake and pursue organic and acquisitive growth. Our role is to support management with strategic guidance and our ability to…

G2 is expanding into the capital-fund space which it plans on providing middle and lower industrial capital for the growth oriented corporations who are managing great companies with great products and services.G2 Capital primary division is commercial and industrial investment banking in the manufacturing industry.G2 is made up of 6 companies and divisions. G2 Capital Partners LLC is a Special Ops Fund to be opened in 2023 a 150 Million Fund

We are seeking to invest capital in existing companies in the manufacturing and distribution industry.