Top Movies & Entertainment Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

466

Active Firms

17,345

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$16M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

California 13%

Texas 12%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Deal-By-Deal Financing | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Proviso Capital

5 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 2014, Proviso seeks to provide capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leaders that want to take the firm to the next level.We seek established businesses with experienced management teams and a solid operating history with hyper growth potential. Our target portfolio companies have been operating for at least 3 years and have positive earnings. They have revenue between $5mm and $50mm. Proviso is industry agnostic.

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Feb 2025 Acquired Select Assets of Phillips Enterprises
Dec 2021 Acquired Taylor Studios, Inc.
May 2021 Acquired Merchandising Partners LLC
Nov 2018 Acquired Algiere Construction Services Inc.

Circe Capital

5 Total Closed Deals

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Circe Capital is a Boston-based holding company focused small to medium sized service-oriented businesses. We partner with founders and owner-operators, and care deeply about the companies they have built.

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Apr 2023 Acquired Cruise Travel Accessories Company
Feb 2023 Acquired Children's Book Publisher
Sep 2022 Acquired Car Care & Detailing Products Company
Jun 2022 Acquired Nursery and Baby Accessory Company

Chelsea Square Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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We are a fundless sponsor based out of New York City that invests in services, distribution and manufacturing businesses below $10 million in transaction value. We are open to owner operator transactions, partnership deals, or deals requiring full management replacements (which we accomplish by placing operators from our proprietary network). To date, we have closed 4 transactions and look to close 2-3 a year going forward. Our main talents are institutionalizing people, processes and systems and focusing on areas for longer term growth as we look to build out solid organizations to scale.

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Jan 2025 Acquired Rescue Cesspool & Drain
Jan 2023 Acquired US Restoration
Jan 2022 Acquired Peliguard

Dark Alpha Capital LLC

3 Total Closed Deals

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At Dark Alpha, our investment strategy revolves around acquiring and enhancing cash-generating companies within select sectors. As a nascent entity, we prioritize industries with significant growth potential including manufacturing, business services, health care, aerospace & defense, and industrial services.Thesis-Driven Investment StrategyOur in-house industry advisors identify industries poised for disruptive growth by studying macroeconomic factors, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. The selected thesis is further substantiated by examining industry reports,…

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May 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
Nov 2020 Acquired Confidential Company
May 2020 Acquired Blackbox Systems and Technologies LLC

Fox River Capital LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Fox River Capital is led by Jason Salisbury, Managing Partner and a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of success in engineering sales, industrial services, and business ownership. Jason’s extensive experience includes founding, growing, and successfully exiting a company, as well as managing operations and sales for high-performing industrial businesses. His hands-on approach and strategic vision drive Fox River Capital’s mission to create lasting value for all stakeholders.Backed by a group of established business leaders who own and manage substantial companies, we…

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Aug 2025 Acquired Dehumidifier Corporation of America
Dec 2024 Acquired Becker Boiler

Fourth Exit

2 Total Closed Deals

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After spending 15 years in enabling small to medium sizes businesses in revenue generation, Fourth Exit is now venturing into SaaS enterprise acquisitions. Looking to acquire a SaaS business with $1M-$5M acquisition cost.

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Jul 2021 Advised Afterpay in its sale to Block
Jun 2018 Advised Magento in its sale to Adobe Systems Inc.

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Dekos Capital

2 Total Closed Deals

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Dekos Capital Management LLC is a privately held Texas-based investment firm. The firm’s founders have significant experience as private equity, investment banking and operating executives and are partnered with institutional investors to invest in strategically viable middle-market businesses.

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Mar 2024 Acquired Achieve Accreditation
Jan 2024 Acquired Shear Drive Group

Paisley Capital

2 Total Closed Deals

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Paisley Capital is a private investment partnership between two experienced operating and finance professionals. Paisley invests in small- to medium-sized businesses located in the upper Midwest.

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Dec 2020 Acquired Intelligere, Inc.
Jan 2011 Invested in Plastic Resource

Zera Investment Group

2 Total Closed Deals

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Zera Investment Group is an independent sponsor firm that specializes in buying and building small businesses. Our mission: Make good profits, do good always.

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Apr 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Dec 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

EGB Capital Inc.

2 Total Closed Deals

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As Managing Partner of EGB Capital Inc. I lead the acquisition of manufacturing and distribution companies. EGB Capital focuses on identifying strategic opportunities, driving operational excellence, and creating long-term value with newly acquired companies.With dual master's degrees—Master of Global Management and MBA—and a Governance Essentials certification from the University of Toronto, I bring a unique blend of global business acumen and governance expertise. My leadership journey spans diverse industries and regions, including Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe, equipping me with…

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May 2025 Acquired Urist Cosmetics Inc.
Feb 2024 Acquired Central Valley Glass

Mayfair

1 Total Closed Deal

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

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Nov 2019 Acquired Oyster

Optimal Investment Group

1 Total Closed Deal

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Optimal Investment Group (OIG) is a private investment firm focused on investing in lower middle market business acquisitions throughout North America. OIG invests in companies we believe show potential for growth and increased profitability.OIG is flexible and growth-minded, utilizing our vast experience to help portfolio companies reach their full potential. Our investment process allows us to analyze and close transactions quickly, frequently within 30-60 days.

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Jan 2018 Invested in Technology Associates

ROCA Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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ROCA Partners is a Los Angeles-based private equity investment firm focused on providing leading services companies with flexible capital and operational resources to accelerate growth.

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Oct 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Brones & Company LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Brones & Company is the independent sponsor platform formed to partner with White Oak Enterprises, a family office with a long-standing commitment to sustainability and direct private equity investing. White Oak has designated Brones & Company as its channel for direct private equity investments and works with us deal by deal.We are focused on acquiring 3–5 platform businesses over the next several years. We intend to build long-term partnerships and revisit the optimal capital structure, whether permanent capital, a family office fundraise, or an evolved sponsor model. Our shared…

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Dec 2024 Invested in Confidential Company

608 Partners LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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608 Partners represents the majority owner of Blooma Tree Experts, a residential-focused tree services company in Seattle, Washington.The President & team of 608 Partners & Blooma Tree Experts is always open to acquiring well-run tree services businesses with great quality standards, clean safety record, and an established history. Since the original acquisition in 2022, Blooma Tree has completed two further add-on acquisitions in the residential tree care space in the Seattle area.

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Feb 2022 Acquired Blooma Tree Experts

Wherewithal Partners Inc.

1 Total Closed Deal

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Wherewithal Partners Inc. is a private investment firm focused on niche cash-generative businesses in out-of-favour, mis-understood and under-appreciated industries / sectors with a primary focus on opportunities in Canada, in addition to opportunities in the United States.

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Dec 2015 Acquired Coreio Inc.

True Vines LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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True Vines is helping finance businesses positively impacting the world in the midst of what we consider a massive shift. Our focus is particularly on businesses empowering the global digital transformation. We have mandates in the US and Africa with public and private sector stakeholders.

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Dec 2021 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Black Sands Industries

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Black Sands is an investment firm that partners with small and medium-sized businesses in legacy industries with significant potential. We seek to drive growth through technology and aim to build high-performing and high-integrity teams with strong organizational cultures.

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Lozoya holdings LLC

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Our investment group is focused on acquiring and operating small to mid-sized businesses with strong fundamentals and stable cash flows. We are particularly interested in companies with $300K–$5M in EBITDA across industries such as insurance, B2B services, specialty contracting, and light manufacturing. Our sourcing entity is privately capitalized and led by operators with deep experience in process automation, risk management, and scaling teams post-acquisition.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Credentia Venture

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Credentia Ventures is an independent sponsor dedicated to enhancing the quality of continuing professional education across the United States. The company specializes in acquiring businesses within the finance, healthcare, and law sectors, aiming to hold a significant equity stake ranging from 70-100%. Led by Sterling Wilson, Credentia Ventures collaborates closely with existing management and ownership to drive growth and innovation. Their strategic focus is on businesses that align with their investment criteria, ensuring a robust partnership that leverages their expertise in education,…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Firms in the Movies & Entertainment 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 Movies & Entertainment Independent Sponsors is $3M-$16M, 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 466 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 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 466 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 Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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