Top Movies & Entertainment Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

522

Active Firms

13,577

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

California 13%

Texas 9%

New York 9%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

Focus: Acquiring One Business | Capital Source: Investor-Backed or Self-Funded | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

Nathan Elencweig

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I’m an operator looking to acquire and actively run a service-based business in the $1M to $3M range in the New York City metro area.My background is in operations, and I’ve spent my career in Tech helping businesses scale, including growing teams and processes through periods of 10x growth. I’m most comfortable stepping into situations where there’s already a foundation in place, then improving systems, process, and execution to drive the next phase of growth.I’m focused on businesses with repeat customers, a solid local reputation, and opportunities to improve or expand over time.…

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Noveus Capital

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I also make direct software equity investments, having done ~55 SPVS since 2019. These investments are not necessarily related to games.I also lead corp dev at a gaming holdco that has a free-to-play studio, dev shop in India, and makes minority direct and fund investments. I'm now looking to acquire subscale companies and grow them through my network and in partnership with my portfolio companies.In any transaction, we can be flexible on structure, and we're open to both minority and controlling investments.

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Kaushal Bhatt

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I am a technology executive and operations leader with 20+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams, complex budgets, and scaled operational transformations. I am pursuing my first acquisition — a single, established small-to-medium business I intend to own and personally operate, backed by an advisory team of PE professionals and conventional lenders.I am a self-funded individual buyer with a defined capital plan:Equity: personal capitalDebt: a mix of conventional / asset-based financing and SBA programs, sized to the target's cash flowSeller side: I am receptive to a meaningful…

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James Toering

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I'm an individual investor transitioning from a 30+ year technology career (Distinguished Software Engineer) building and scaling complex systems and teams into ownership through acquisition. I'm looking to buy and personally lead one established, profitable business for the long term, not to flip it.My focus leans toward software, SaaS, and tech-enabled businesses where my engineering and operating background adds real value, but I'm genuinely open to durable main-street and traditional companies — services, distribution, light manufacturing — with strong fundamentals. Target profile:…

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Bluebird Growth Partners

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Bluebird Growth Partners is a private investment firm backed by Shore Capital Partners, a leading lower middle market private equity firm. Our principals are Harvard Business School graduates with institutional M&A and operating experience, bringing disciplined transaction execution and certainty to close. We are seeking to acquire and operate one exceptional B2B service-based business as a long-term platform investment. We are primarily focused on business in the Pacific and Mountain regions.

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DCM

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I am the operator for a 3 person search fund looking to purchase a business in the New England area. Our backgrounds are in operations, finance and law. We are all in our 40s and looking for a chance from the corporate world.

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Justin Haney

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I am a seasoned investment professional with 15+ years of experience providing private debt and equity capital to lower- and mid-market businesses across a variety of industries. Currently, I'm seeking to acquire an established business with $500k - $1MM in annual cash flow.

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Gate Ventures

2 Total Closed Deals

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Gate Ventures is a strategic finance advisory firm based in Tel-Aviv, providing private placement and M&A advisory services to early and late-stage software and IT services companies, and assisting companies in achieving their financial and strategic goals.Gate provides analysis of the company’s funding options, and identifies and approaches the appropriate investor for the company. Gate maintains significant relationships with its extensive network of investors, based in Israel, Europe and the U.S.A. Gate’s network of investors includes strategic market leaders with true added value,…

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Apr 2023 Advised Supplant on an investment from Sienna
Nov 2022 Advised CoreTigo on an investment from Emerson

Enda Capital LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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ENDA Capital is a self-funded search fund aiming to buy and operate a US-based small business. Enda is looking for companies in service or manufacturing industries with an annual $1-3M cash flow.

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Dec 2024 Acquired Homewatch CareGivers of Houston Galleria

KingSight Management

1 Total Closed Deal

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Opportunistic experienced acquirer seeking buy-side opportunities in the low-mid market to acquire, operate and grow within the U.S and Canada. Industry agnostic but under themes where we have conviction around in our ability to add durable value.Industries of interest: SaaS technology, financial & business services, home and property services and manufacturing/industrials.Our mission is to acquire and operate a portfolio of businesses poised for the next generation of sustainable growth and value creation. We are looking to work with owners who have built a strong profitable business…

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May 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

KP Capital Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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KP Capital Partners (KPCP) is a Vancouver-based investment firm focused on providing growth and/or liquidity capital to a single business in British Columbia where our connectivity gives us an edge. We aim to acquire a company with $5M - $30M of revenue that has attractive unit economics and access to growing markets. We believe that people are at the core of every business and aim to create opportunities for career and personal development, ultimately leading to business success.

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Jun 2020 Invested in Greenspace

SKtraders

1 Total Closed Deal

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Currently I serve as a Project Manager handling cyber security division of a leading healthcare company. However, I come from a family background of manufacturing and commodity trading businesses. Before venturing out into IT filed, I was working under my father handling the Operations of the business. After my recent demise of my father, inherited some networth that is enabling me to get back into SMB world of Entrepreneurship.

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Mar 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Stenko Capital

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Independent search fund pursuing the acquisition of a mission-critical services or software business. Targeting companies with $2–4M EBITDA and $5-10M revenue, with a flexible, geography-neutral mandate. Backed by committed capital, enabling all-cash purchases and expedited closings (under 16 weeks).

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Communitize LLC

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We are seeking to acquire a product or service-based business. We are committed to continuing the foundation and legacy built by the current owner while strategically identifying growth and operational efficiencies.. We plan to leverage project management and operations experience and skills to optimize existing processes & actively pursue technical enhancement opportunities.

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Everbrook Holding LLC

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I'm a serial entrepreneur and ex-Amazon product leader with a successful SMB exit. I’m now focused on acquiring and operating a great small business. I have $1M of personal capital, committed investors, and SBA pre-approval for acquisitions up to $8M.My experience spans B2B, Direct to consumer, legal, clean energy, and media industries.

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Camillus Partners

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Camillus Partners is backed by institutional and individual investors with over a billion under management and led by Alissa Orlando, an entrepreneur championing employee ownership. She is looking to lead and grow a human-centered care business.In collaboration with the National Cooperative Bank, she launched a credit guarantee facility for worker-owned businesses. Previously, she served as co-founder and Managing Director of The Drivers Cooperative, which she built from scratch into the largest worker cooperative in the country in less than two years. The cooperative has generated…

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Nilya Ventures

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I'm a tech and real estate professional looking for a business with 300k+ SDE.I have extensive experience in real estate managing a full rehab remotely and also have business management experience. Looking for a business in B2b or b2c sector. My wife is a home maker will also help running the business

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Self Funded

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A proud Texan and native Houstonian. I have been in the enterprise sales world for the past 9 years working at companies such as Salesforce & Oracle in addition to smaller startups. Skilled at business development and business operating tech stacks. Love the outdoors and spending time with friends and family. Try to go on one adventure trip every year. Passionate about the Houston and Texas community and eager to take the leap out of the corporate world to build something meaningful.

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Gibson Hoyt

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Motivated buyer, looking for a business services company in the Boulder/Denver area. $500k - $800k in adjusted EBITDA with an existing customer base. Well financed and eager to own and operate a business within the next 6 months.

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ASEC Partners LLC

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ASEC Partners Group is a self-funded search fund led by three operators with backgrounds in investment banking, private equity, and operations. We focus on acquiring and growing asset-light, repeat / recurring-revenue businesses in home services, logistics, light manufacturing, and B2B services across the East Coast, with a particular interest in the Maryland and broader DMV region. Our acquisitions are financed through personal capital and SBA-backed funding, reflecting our commitment to long-term ownership and hands-on operational excellence. We aim to partner with founders to preserve…

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Firms in the Movies & Entertainment Search Funds 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 Search Funds is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 522 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 Search Funds 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 Search Funds with experience in Media, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 522 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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