Top Movies & Entertainment Holding Companies with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

5,220

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 15%

Florida 14%

Texas 11%

New York 6%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Pearl West Group

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The Pearl West Group (PWG) is a boutique family office that acquires small-to-medium sized businesses. PWG invests its own capital and has no pre-conceived investment time horizon. This allows the businesses we own and acquire to plan and execute strategies with a long-term focus and growth perspective. In addition to relying on our deep experience with mergers & acquisitions and with strategy development, we are specialists in online direct marketing channels. We believe tremendous scale and brand affiliation can be achieved online by many businesses.• PWG can move as swiftly as any…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

White Oak Partners

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White Oak Partners, LLC is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring and operating lower middle-market book printing and distribution companies. Led by entrepreneur Michael Shoemaker, the firm targets sectors such as consumer, industrial, and business services. Their investment strategy is centered on value creation through operational improvements and strategic growth, aiming to enhance the performance and market position of their portfolio companies.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Vanguard Industrial Holdings

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Vanguard Industrial Holdings is a holding company acquiring businesses focused on manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and robotics. We're committed to transacting efficiently with integrity. We also take pride in our entrepreneurial ethos, lean and agile mindset, and our remarkable ability to acquire top talent in challenging situations.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Archway Ventures

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Archway Ventures was built on a simple belief: great businesses deserve great stewards. Unlike private equity, we don't buy and flip — we acquire with the intention of building for the long term, honoring the legacy of every owner who entrusted us with what they spent a lifetime creating.We focus on businesses that are deeply rooted in their communities — service providers that have earned the trust of their customers through years of quality work and lasting relationships. These are businesses that people depend on, built by owners who take pride in what they do.We're passionate about…

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WhiteHorn Partners

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We recognize and appreciate the critical role that small and mid-sized businesses serve in communities and economies across the country. We founded WhiteHorn Partners with the goal of bringing our energy and passion to one such company while carrying forward its legacy and building upon its success. We come from a family with a history of entrepreneurship and success in building and growing businesses. Both sides of our family have experience with founding, operating, and exiting successful companies. On our father’s side of the family, our grandfather partnered with his father to…

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RSV Holdings LLC

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RSV Holdings LLC is a private retail & manufacturing company based in Arizona that is focused on acquiring small to medium sized companies in the confectionery/chocolate consumer goods industries. We are seeking exceptional companies that have strong brands and manufacturing capabilities or distribution networks that can be combined with our other companies to bring great products to a wider audience of consumers.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Pracinco

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We are seasoned CEOs investing our own capital to build market-leading companies.We are people-first investors.First, we find the exceptional entrepreneurs and executives, the independent thinkers and the builders.Then, we find market opportunities worthy of our best efforts. We look for legacies so compelling we want to continue building them. We prefer a small team of leaders with diverse strengths focused on building a handful of companies. We only buy companies that bring real meaning to us and the customers and employees we serve. We invest in…

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Palingen Capital

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Palingen is an evergreen holding company that acquires lower middle market businesses from legacy-minded owners, invests deeply in the people, strengthens the operations, and stewards the companies for the long term.Our mission is to deliver superior long term economic results through investments in companies that are financially compelling, ethically sound, and socially uplifting.Palingen aims to be the most sought after capital partner for legacy-minded owners of quality businesses looking to monetize their life’s work.

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Signal Hill LLC

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Signal Hill LLC — Pacific Northwest acquisition platform focused on B2B services, distribution, and dealer-model businesses.I'm an independent sponsor and operator targeting businesses with $1.5M+ EBITDA in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana. Sweet spot is owner-operated companies where the founder built something real but never built the financial systems or infrastructure to scale.Deepest operational experience in dealer/franchise-model businesses (4 years inside commercial truck dealerships managing floor plan financing, manufacturer relationships, and full P&L). Also…

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Tyton Holdings, Inc

6 Total Closed Deals

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At Tyton Holdings we have established a portfolio of successful oilfield and energy companies. We are looking to grow in our current industries as well as expand to others.We are privately owned and headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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Jan 2025 Acquired Tyton Infrastructure
Jan 2023 Acquired Brothers Propane
Feb 2022 Acquired Big Ass Tanks
Jan 2022 Acquired Staxmatic

Evening Post Group

4 Total Closed Deals

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EPG is looking to add exceptional businesses to our diverse operating portfolio. We look for talented, committed management teams that can develop and achieve plans for accelerated, focused growth. We are a control investor and have completed deals using a variety of capital structures.

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Jul 2021 Acquired Disability Help Group
May 2017 Acquired EPI Health
Nov 2015 Invested in Clear Night Group
Feb 2015 Acquired Heart of Hospice

U.S. Industrial Group

4 Total Closed Deals

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At US Industrial Group, we acquire companies within the industrial sector, focusing mainly on manufacturing and distribution, often linked through vertical or horizontal integration. We believe that the success of a company is built on strong relationships—with our customers, employees, and vendors. We prioritize creating a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive, customers receive top-quality products and service, and vendors are treated as trusted partners. Our commitment to fostering these relationships is at the heart of our business strategy.We acquire…

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Oct 2023 Acquired Red Hawk Rifles
Jan 2022 Acquired Prazen Optics, Inc.
Jan 2021 Acquired R.S. Hoytt & Co.
Dec 2019 Acquired Monarch Bearing Co.

Quinsig Capital

4 Total Closed Deals

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Quinsig Capital 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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Jan 2025 Acquired Cape Cod Plumbing & HVAC Business
Sep 2019 Acquired Diagnostic Testing Platform
Mar 2019 Acquired Healthcare Services Platform
Mar 2018 Acquired IT Services Platform

Maize Holdings, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Maize Holdings is a private fund seeking minority investments and acquisition opportunities in healthcare, B2B, and retail-focused enterprises. Ideal investments will have a strong track record of profitability, an experienced management team, and a defined plan for growth. Currently targeting opportunities in Colorado and the Mountain West. Financing for investments is intended to be a mix of debt and equity with a modest LTV. Patrick Burke has closed one minority equity investment and one growth capital investment in venture-stage companies. He sources and closes M&A deals in…

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Jun 2021 Invested in Privately Held
Sep 2018 Invested in Privately Held

The Einstein Group

1 Total Closed Deal

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Financial ServicesSince 2007, The Einstein Group has provided creative solutions for the financial services marketplace with a focus on capital markets for alternative risks.CapitalEinstein Capital provides various resources for the funding of non-traditional financial services transactions. Since 2011, Einstein has funded over $360,000,000 in premium and capital related to non-traditional insurance risk. We specialize in developing insurance linked securities and alternative risk transfer financing. Einstein Capital also provides solutions related to counter party risk, serving as a credit…

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Dec 2010 Advised Einstein Capital on an investment from Family Office

BSE, Inc

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BSE, Inc is a chain of 5 convenience stores doing a combined $10M in revenue in the midwest. Our first acquisition was in 2002 in Waterloo, Iowa, and we’ve gone on to buy and sell many others in that time. We are ready to expand the business beyond convenience stores and are looking to make acquisitions in 2024.

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Corners Properties/Reddy Holdings and Enterprises

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Reddy Holdings and Enterprises is a privately held holding company based in Atlanta, Georgia. We acquire and operate small to mid-sized businesses with proven performance, simple operations, and long-term value potential. Our focus is on companies that deliver essential, customer-facing services that are not reliant on innovation or digital disruption but can benefit from operational and technological optimization.Investment Criteria:We are actively seeking opportunities that meet the following profile:Buyout size: $5–30 millionProfitability: Minimum $2 million in net income or seller’s…

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Koradel, LLC

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Koradel, LLC is a St. Louis-based firm focused on acquiring and operating local businesses with long-term growth potential. Led by a CFA charterholder with deep financial and investment expertise, Koradel brings a disciplined, strategic approach to ownership and operations.With a strong foundation in finance and cross-functional leadership, the company excels at building value through collaboration and operational efficiency.

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Conquest Capital

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Conquest Capital is a Chicago-based private investment firm focused on acquiring and operating small to lower middle-market businesses in the Midwest. We target profitable, established companies with durable cash flow, defensible market positions, and strong customer retention. Our primary focus is on businesses with recurring or repeat revenue, diversified customer bases, and opportunities for operational optimization and long-term value creation.We seek companies generating approximately $300K–$1.5M in EBITDA across industries such as industrial services, infrastructure-related services,…

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Lepp Group

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Long Term Family Owned Holding Company focusing on retail, wholesale and manufacturing businesses in Western Canada. We have a desire to be a long term home to excellent businesses that focus on being a great place for both their staff and customers.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Firms in the Movies & Entertainment Holding Companies 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 Movies & Entertainment Holding Companies is $4M-$19M, 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 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 69 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 Movies & Entertainment Holding Companies 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 Holding Companies with experience in Media, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 69 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 Movies & Entertainment Holding Companies directory, you can request information here.

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