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Explore 465 Movies & Entertainment Independent Sponsors that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Movies & Entertainment Independent Sponsors

465

Active Firms

17,162

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$16M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 13%
California 13%
Texas 12%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

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

Showing 41-60 of 465 Independent Sponsors

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Galaxi Group

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Galaxi Group is a family office backed independent sponsor focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We consider ourselves entrepreneurial capital partnering with management teams and entrepreneurs to achieve next level success.

Recent Transactions

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  • Jun 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jul 2025 Acquired Serpico Landscaping
  • Aug 2021 Acquired Medallion Landscape Management, Inc.
  • Jul 2017 Acquired Rainforest

Northwood Ventures

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Northwood Ventures has been a leading venture capital and private equity investor for more than three decades. Our long-term investment horizon, entrepreneurial orientation, and collaborative approach make us an attractive partner for skillful founders, shareholders and management teams.

Recent Transactions

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  • Dec 2011 Acquired Designer Protein, LLC
  • Jun 2010 Acquired Zevia
  • Dec 2009 Acquired Celebration Restaurant Group, LLC
  • Oct 2009 Acquired JVC Media LLC

Westerly Group

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Westerly Group is a family office backed investment platform seeking to invest in durable founder-owned businesses providing critical consumer or business services.

Recent Transactions

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  • Oct 2024 Acquired Water Babies
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Steel River
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Evermore Industries, LLC
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Solen Software Group

OVC Capital LLC

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Participate Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2005, specializing in investing in small to medium-sized businesses. With a focus on brand potential unlocking digital value across sales, marketing, and operations, the firm aims to build strong financial foundations for growth. Participate Capital works closely with management teams to scale businesses, offering flexibility in holding periods and leveraging extensive networks for additional capital. The firm emphasizes long-term partnerships to fully support each portfolio company, with notable investments including Hydro Flask and…

Recent Transactions

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  • Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Grove Mountain Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Based in Atlanta, GA and founded in 2020, Grove Mountain Partners is a private equity firm investing in lower middle market home service companies and specialty business service companies, generally with annual revenues between $15-200 million. We are long-term and relationship-focused, possess deep sector domain expertise, and are comprised of operators rather than financiers. Our primary mission is to build great companies.

Recent Transactions

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  • May 2025 Acquired Team First Plumbing
  • Dec 2023 Acquired Service Country
  • Nov 2023 Acquired Hills Distribution
  • Dec 2021 Acquired Central States Paving and Concrete

Stony Brook Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Stony Brook Partners is a Boston-based holding company that acquires and builds lower middle market, service-oriented businesses. We partner with founders and operators preparing to transition or scale. We are entrepreneurs first, investors second. We have been owner-operators ourselves, so we structure deals around what matters to owners, move quickly, and close cleanly.If you are an owner thinking about what comes next, or an advisor to business owners considering a transition, we would welcome a conversation.

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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

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Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC.

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.

Recent Transactions

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  • May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Traffic & Mobility Consultants

Kairos Capital Group

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
About:Kairos Companies is a firm established in 2018 dedicated to owning and operating family-owned businesses across the United States. At Kairos, we take pride in providing creative solutions for business owners in need of a transition. Beyond the initial transaction, Kairos constantly strives to provide the best home for our businesses. With an indefinite investment horizon, Kairos acts as a family for our companies: nurturing growth, mentoring managers, and maintaining the outstanding legacy of the founding family.The Greeks had two words for time: “chronos” and…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2019 Acquired Clements Environmental Services
  • Jun 2019 Acquired A-1 Saw & Tool
  • May 2019 Acquired Farr's Custom Carbide
  • Mar 2019 Acquired Daily Saw Service

FCAP Investors Pte. Ltd.

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Focused on M&A and equity investments across manufacturing and software sectors, with particular emphasis on global opportunities in the data center and power equipment value chains. Experienced in privatizations, long-term equity investments, corporate acquisitions, and group carve-outs, with a strong understanding of complex deal structures and long-term industrial value creation.

Recent Transactions

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  • Feb 2026 Acquired iSoftStone
  • Feb 2026 Acquired JST Power Equipment
  • Feb 2026 Acquired LuxVisions
  • Feb 2026 Acquired Kingsoft Cloud

Waterbear Group

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Midwest operator acquiring B2B manufacturing and distribution businesses. Owner-operator succession situations. Indefinite hold periods. Second-time buyer. First platform: three integrated bolt-ons, 12x MOIC exit. What makes us different: Strong capital network – Established relationships with family offices and permanent capital investors; no fundraising delaysNo predetermined exits – Not a fund; indefinite hold periods unless selling creates better outcomes for the business long termStandalone underwriting – Each deal is evaluated on its own merits, not portfolio diversification…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jul 2025 Acquired Portraits Plus
  • Jun 2025 Acquired Picture This Photography
  • Jul 2023 Acquired Image Group Photography
  • Jan 2020 Acquired Empire Photography

Rise Run Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Rise Run Capital (“Rise Run”) is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm which invests capital in middle market companies with the following characteristics:Trailing EBITDA of $2 to $10 millionStrong management teamProfitable operationsAttractive and defensible market positionMinimal customer and supplier concentrationsRise Run focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, distribution and logistics, and service companies.

Recent Transactions

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  • Nov 2024 Acquired Insurance Claim Adjuster Company
  • Jun 2023 Acquired Technology-Enabled Literacy Fundraising Company Serving K-12 Schools
  • Nov 2022 Acquired Organic Dairy – Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Food Production
  • Dec 2021 Acquired Industrial Manufacturing and Services Company

Sea Pine Equity Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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.

Recent Transactions

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  • Jul 2026 Acquired Executive Exteriors
  • Sep 2024 Acquired Hi-Tek Data
  • May 2024 Acquired Concrete Conservation

Eigen Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Eigen is a lower mid-market investment firm specialized in corporate carve-outs and complex situations. We focus on acquiring (i) non-core business units that no longer fit their corporate parent’s strategy or (ii) somewhat undermanaged private businesses - from breakeven/loss-making situations up to $20m EBITDA.

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  • Sep 2012 Invested in EndoTool
  • Oct 2011 Invested in SHARC
  • Apr 2011 Invested in Plews Edelmann

The HiGro Group

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
The HiGro Group is a private equity investment firm that specializes in strategic majority control buyouts in the lower middle market. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on business and tech-enabled services and software companies. With headquarters in New York City and Silicon Valley, HiGro Group leverages over two decades of experience in investment banking, operations, management, and private investment. The firm targets investments ranging from $1 million to $300 million, employing a disciplined and analytical approach to its investment strategy.

Recent Transactions

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  • Apr 2026 Acquired PLC (Professional Linen Company)
  • Feb 2026 Acquired Scanoptics
  • Jan 2026 Acquired Foveonics Document Solutions

The January 23rd Company

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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.

Recent Transactions

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  • Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group
  • Apr 2019 Acquired Dealer121
  • Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group

Madison Lake Capital LLC

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jan 2025 Acquired Milwaukee Cylinder
  • Aug 2024 Acquired Gilman Precision
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Scotts Industrial Coatings

ParkSouth Ventures

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired Infinite Global
  • Aug 2022 Acquired Bear Group
  • Jan 2020 Acquired The Purple Guys

Tenaz Capital Co.

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Sunrise
  • Aug 2023 Acquired TrackedLifts
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Access transportation

Concorde Equity Partners LLC

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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.

Recent Transactions

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  • Dec 2024 Assisted Concorde Equity Partners LLC in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
  • Nov 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Sep 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company

iGOTHAM

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
iGOTHAM is a holding company that built equity stakes in small and medium sized private companies with over $100M in annual sales. The firm operates through partnerships with private equity firms, family offices, and independent sponsors to identify and invest in proprietary deals. iGOTHAM is committed to driving strategic growth and expansion by uncovering lucrative acquisition opportunities and providing valuable insights to its portfolio companies. The firm is led by industry veterans with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as NYU, Microsoft, and The Riverside Company, ensuring…

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  • Jun 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Sep 2016 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Sep 2012 Invested in Confidential Company

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

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.

What information is included in each Independent Sponsor profile?

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.

What company sizes are most common for Movies & Entertainment Independent Sponsors?

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.

How important is Media experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

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 465 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Media.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on 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.

How do I compare Independent Sponsors with experience in Media?

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 465 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Movies & Entertainment Independent Sponsors?

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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