Top New York Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

298

Active Firms

7,695

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$18M

Core Revenue Range

$700K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 45%

Healthcare 12%

Business Services 10%

Technology 9%

Consumer Goods 6%

Key Attributes

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

Newberry Capital

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Independent sponsor / PE buyer with 10 years of experience in PE and investment banking. Focused on services sectors (financial/insurance, professional, industrial services). Actively pursing a platform with $2-10M EBITDA

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Eternity Group

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Nirav Doshi is an experienced operator and investor with a background across commercial real estate, global manufacturing, and multi-unit retail businesses.Through Eternity Group, Nirav has been actively involved in the acquisition, ownership, and operation of commercial real estate assets, including office buildings and multifamily properties. Experience includes deal sourcing, underwriting, financing, and asset management with a focus on long-term value creation and operational efficiency.Nirav is also a key leader at Jewelex Group, a nine-figure global diamond and jewelry company.…

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Zeus Global

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Zeus Global Enterprises, LLC ["Zeus Global"] is an investment firm that acquires and invests in leading, global technology-driven businesses that have the potential for significant growth and market impact.

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New York Growth Partners

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NY Growth Partners is a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition, funding, and scaling of marketing, advertising, public relations, and SaaS companies. The company focuses on optimizing operations, enhancing profitability, and driving growth through strategic investments. By empowering these businesses to achieve their next level of success, NY Growth Partners plays a pivotal role in the expansion and operational efficiency of its portfolio companies. Their team of experienced investors, operators, and strategists work collaboratively to ensure that each investment reaches its full…

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Cypress Ridge Capital

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Cypress Ridge Capital is a healthcare private equity firm focused on supporting innovative middle market companies with transformational growth opportunities. We target investments across a broad set of healthcare subsectors in partnership with exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams that are passionate about disrupting the existing paradigm in healthcare. We combine specialized healthcare expertise with our core values of integrity, creativity, teamwork, perseverance and mutual respect to deliver value to all constituents in the healthcare ecosystem.

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50/50

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We acquire enduring businesses that support the platforms responsible for learning, living, and storytelling. As entrepreneurs-in-practice with a process-driven mindset, we believe legacy deserves continuity.

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Cornerstone Managers

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Cornerstone Managers is an entrepreneurial investment company that partners with management teams to building long-lasting businesses. We acquire businesses we plan to own and operate for the long term. Our target companies serve the evolving consumer landscape.

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Tessa Capital Partners

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Experienced investors seeking to partner with founders and management teams to drive transformative growth across business services and consumer industries. Prior to founding Tessa Capital Partners, Alina was an investor at several well known PE firms including Apollo PE, Eurazeo, Swander Pace Capital, and Kohlberg & Co.

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Okavango Management Holdings, Inc.

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Okavango Holdings is an independent sponsor platform focused on acquiring mission-critical services businesses in the lower middle market, founded by former investors from Apollo and Leonard Green. We are seeking long-term partnerships with founder-owned businesses and have an openness to continued owner involvement post-transaction. We move quickly, value transparency, and strive to be a reliable, execution-focused counterparty to founders and intermediaries.

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TWG Capital

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TWG Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in partnering with middle-market companies to foster strategic growth and create long-term sustainable value. With an operational focus, TWG Capital targets value-driven investments in companies that demonstrate strong operational capabilities. Their approach is centered on strategic improvements to enhance value and maximize returns for investors. The firm operates as an investment partner, leveraging its expertise to drive growth and improve the operational efficiency of its portfolio companies.

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Sutton Industrial

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Private holding company focused on acquiring lower middle market industrial services and manufacturing companies with $2-$5M of EBITDA.End markets include industrial manufacturing, industrial technology (valves, sensors, gauges, and components), Automotive aftermarket, security and safety, and paper and packaging.Founded by former Goldman Sachs industrials bankers with over $50 billion of executed transaction experience.

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Vantage Equity Partners

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Vantage Equity Partners is a thesis-driven private equity firm that specializes in investing in Defensive Growth companies. Founded in 2024, the firm focuses on sectors characterized by low-discretionary spending, employing a proven value creation formula to partner with management teams and drive growth. With a strategic emphasis on value creation, Vantage Equity Partners aims to enhance the performance and market position of its portfolio companies, leveraging the expertise of its leadership, including Managing Partner and Co-Founder David Basto, who brings experience from his previous role…

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Tynebrae Capital

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Tynebrae Capital is comprised of two experienced M&A executives - Sergey Basalyga and Elise DeCamp. They have done over 20 deals together focused primarily on lower middle market software buyouts. Today, they focus on acquiring $1-15M EBITDA services businesses and applying technology to create value.

Recent Transactions

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platinum palm beach holdings LLC

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Platinum Capital Partners, Inc. (PCPI) is a holding company and investment firm established in 2005, primarily managing the trust assets of the Poyiadjis family. The firm focuses on technology investments, including early-stage pre-revenue opportunities, and selectively invests with third-party managers in both private and public markets. PCPI is committed to building a diverse investment portfolio aimed at long-term capital appreciation. The company operates globally, with offices in New York, Cyprus, and the British Virgin Islands, and often co-invests with other family offices,…

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Miracle Capital

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Miracle Capital is seeking to acquire a well-established, profitable local trades business (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing). We are former sellside advisors transitioning to the buyside and structured as an independent sponsor that will raise capital from our limited partner relationships on a deal-by-deal basis.

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Arla Capital, LLC

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After eight years running M&A at Anheuser Busch InBev, decided to pursue my passion for entrepreneurship through acquisition. Looking for one business to buy and run that I can grow both organically and inorganically. Previously ran an independent sponsor focused on acquiring distressed assets, and had several successful exits.

Recent Transactions

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Kilbirnie Capital

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Independent sponsor focused on services sectors (asset light financial/insurance services, blue collar services, and property management). Deep experience in financial & business services. 10 years of experience in large cap and middle market PE & investment banking.Billions of $ in equity invested across 5 buy-side acquisitions

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Pathfinder Brands

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Pathfinder Brands is a dynamic company composed of serial founders, operators, and marketers who have successfully navigated multiple exits and held leadership roles in a range of businesses from small brands to unicorns. With credentials from Y Combinator, Pathfinder Brands leverages its extensive experience to focus on nurturing and growing brands across various stages of development. The company is well-positioned in the market, drawing on its rich background in entrepreneurship and marketing to drive growth and innovation.

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JLG Ventures

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Experienced capital markets and investor relations professional with a deep background in commercial real estate private credit exploring entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA). Seeking to acquire and operate a cash-flowing small or lower-middle market business.

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M2 Capital

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M2 Capital invests in founder- and family-owned businesses that deliver essential services in mission-critical end markets. With 15+ years of combined private equity experience across industrial, healthcare, and other regulated sectors, our co-founders bring institutional capital relationships and a collaborative, partnership-first approach to help leading companies achieve their next phase of growth.

Recent Transactions

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Firms in the New York 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 New York Independent Sponsors is $3M-$18M, with a core EBITDA range of $700K-$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.

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in New York may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Independent Sponsors based in New York are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the New York market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Independent Sponsors in New York, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 298 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 New York Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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