Movies & Entertainment Independent Sponsors - Axial

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.

The January 23rd Company acquires great companies to operate them for the long-run. We also consult owners who want to sell more and operate more efficiently. We are focused on acquiring on technology, B2B services, and tech-enabled businesses. We partner with leading executives, family offices, and investment firms as limited partners on case-by-case investments, based on who is best-suited from an experience and commitment standpoint.

Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…

Our strategy is to build a portfolio of leading businesses using a long-term buy and build approach. We provide our portfolio companies with professional management expertise, financial resources, and high potential human capital to accelerate their growth

Concorde Equity Partners is a fundless sponsor that helps entrepreneurs source and acquire small businesses. We search for businesses that meet our Entrepreneur in Residences' criteria, conduct initial diligence and negotiations, and manage the close process including securing financing.

Sea Pine invests in lower middle market companies in the service sector. We take controlling positions in our investments and prefer to partner with founders or management teams that are currently in place. Our goal is to provide the capital and other resources necessary to accelerate growth while maintaining the successful culture created by existing management.

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.

Ohana Legacy Partners is not a private equity firm. We are a long-term Employee Owned holding company committed to acquiring enduring businesses and transitioning them to employee ownership. Led by former Navy SEAL and seasoned operator Justin Knowles, we invest in companies with strong cultures, loyal teams, and a legacy worth preserving. We don’t flip, we don’t rebrand—we build on what works and share the upside with the people who built it. If your client is looking for a buyer who will protect their legacy and elevate their people, we’re ready to move with speed and integrity.

The Waterbear Group is a Chicago based investment firm focused on acquiring privately-owned and multi-generational businesses. Our goal is to preserve the legacy of the founders and drive long-term sustainable success.The Waterbear Group has a long-term investment horizon and is focused on long-term ownership, management, and sustainable growth. We are not flippers, consolidators, or cost-cutters. We want your business and your team to survive and thrive for the long run.We acquire businesses and become directly involved in helping them to achieve their long-term potential. Our primary…

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.

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

ParkSouth Ventures is a growth-oriented private investment firm focused on investing in and partnering with founder and entrepreneur-owned businesses in the United States. We seek to invest alongside experienced and highly capable management teams, invest in both organic and acquisition-led growth initiatives and build great businesses that thrive well beyond our investment horizon. We are "hands-on" investors focused on creating long-term value. As such, we only invest in a limited number of businesses at any one time so that we can provide the resources, strategic support and focus…

Ascendis Partners is a dynamic investment platform focused on creating sustainable value by identifying and acquiring high-potential businesses across North America. Our strategy targets companies with strong operational foundations in select industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and services, that are poised for growth through strategic investments, operational improvements, and market expansion.We specialize in partnering with family-owned businesses and closely-held companies where owners are seeking an exit due to retirement or succession challenges. With a dedicated and…

Cascadily creates partnerships with founders and managers to help grow their successful education-related businesses. Our sector focus and experience guides our partnerships.

Bluestar Holdings, LLC (“Bluestar”) is a private investment firm founded to identify and invest in private lower middle-market growth-oriented companies and real estate assets. We seek to partner with privately held companies to address capital requirements, succession plans, and liquidity/diversification needs. Our goal is to bring our experience as operators and investment professionals to management teams and provide executive guidance to realize a combined vision. Our founding members have over 70 years of combined management, ownership, and private equity experience.

Go Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in small businesses with growth potential. What we are looking for in a business: - Industry Focus: Business Services, Consumer, Digital/Web-Enabled- EBITDA: Minimum of $1,000,000 for platforms. No minimum size for add-ons.- EBITDA margin of 10+%- 3+ year history of profitability- U.S. based and privately held- Majority investments only

4C Capital is an investment firm that makes investments in privately held companies for the long term. We deliver Capital, Capacity, Competitiveness and Commitment that aligns with management’s vision to drive the next level of enterprise value. We leverage our operational expertise, investment sources and network of business opportunity contacts to strengthen and grow the lower middle market companies in which we invest.

Edgehill is a New York-based private investment firm focused on partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams of leading companies in the lower middle market. Edgehill draws on its investing and operational experience, thesis-driven diligence processes, and deep professional networks to source, execute, and manage investments. Over their careers, Edgehill’s founders have operated, invested in, and grown businesses across sectors including technology, business and consumer services, and manufacturing.Team's deal experience…

FNMPG Holdings Inc is an acquisition driven media company exclusively focused on acquiring and managing media rights, music copyrights and media companies headed by veteran music, finance, legal, and private equity professionals with over 300 years of collective experience from Universal Music Group, PRS, EMI Music Publishing, BMG Music Publishing, Def Jam Recordings, MCA Records, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Zomba Music Publishing, Sony Music Entertainment, Jingle Punks, Grant Thornton, Acacia Research, Deloitte, Accenture, Vulcan Inc, and the Music Sales Group.

Holding company that owns, builds, and purchases businesses with goal of being cash flow positive, around for 10+ years, simple to run, and most importantly that will throw off cash to invest into other businesses and donate to charity.