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Top New York Search Funds

Explore 190 New York Search Funds that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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New York Search Funds

190

Active Firms

5,359

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$13M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 44%
Business Services 13%
Technology 11%
Healthcare 10%
Consumer Goods 8%

Key Attributes

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

Showing 181-190 of 190 Search Funds

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We are a sponsor-led acquisition initiative focused on acquiring and growing small to lower middle-market businesses. Our target companies typically generate $5–10M in revenue with solid operating margins and defensible market positions. Leveraging extensive experience advising private equity and corporate clients on buy-side and sell-side transactions, we evaluate opportunities with a rigorous diligence mindset. Our strategy includes partnering with investors to acquire and scale durable businesses while maintaining flexibility for strategic or financial exits over the long term.

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Akadia Capital Partners

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Akadia Capital Partners acquires high quality businesses from owners, founders, and entrepreneurs. Our flexible mandate allows us to structure the terms of the acquisition based on your needs and wants. We employ a seamless and transparent process that provides you with clarity on what to expect.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Andrew Tranchina

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Proven revenue leader seeking to acquire a small business where I can apply my track record of growing complex customers, leading account teams, and driving long-term customer value. I bring the experience, energy, and operational discipline needed to protect the seller’s legacy, support employees, and drive continued growth.

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Playmaker Productions LLC

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Playmaker Productions LLC is a search fund focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. We work closely with our portfolio companies after acquisition to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Samantha has 25+ years building successful children’s media brands and consumer products businesses. After managing global brands for Mattel, Marvel, and Nickelodeon, she co-founded a children’s educational media company and grew it from start-up through strategic exit. Now based in New York, Samantha is excited to…

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Portola Growth Partners

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Portola Growth Partners is looking for a market-leading business to acquire.I left the traditional private equity world to build something different: a long-term home for a single business, where legacy, people, and culture stay front and center. Our funding comes from former entrepreneurs and healthcare leaders, not large financial firms.

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Parker Brown

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Independent acquisition entrepreneur with a background in consumer private equity at TSG Consumer, a mid-market PE firm focused on consumer businesses. At TSG, I evaluated and supported investments in consumer services verticals including disaster recovery, solar energy services, and express car washes. I left TSG in December 2025 to pursue an entrepreneurship-through-acquisition strategy, with the intent to acquire, operate, and grow a single platform business.I bring hands-on experience in diligencing and building consumer services businesses, a strong understanding of labor-intensive,…

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Peke Capital Group LLC

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We are a group of seasoned corporate executives, with almost 100 years of cumulative experience, who have decided to dedicate time, effort, and resources to invest in the heart of the American economy, small businesses.

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Beam Early Learning

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Beam Early Learning is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Whittaker Avenue Capital

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Whittaker Avenue Capital is a holding company looking to acquire a business from 500K to 2 Million in EBITDA. Looking to buy and operate the company as a self funded searcher with committed capital behind me. We are also exploring moving to a traditional fund here as more investors are interested in joining.

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Third Door Capital

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Third Door Capital is a dynamic investment firm led by a solo entrepreneur, specializing in the acquisition of small to medium-sized technical businesses. The firm primarily operates in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, focusing on technology services companies, particularly IT-managed service providers with recurring revenue. Third Door Capital provides full or partial liquidity for owners, family members, estates, and existing investors, emphasizing consistent year-to-year performance. The firm is committed to facilitating transitions for owner-led or family-owned businesses, ensuring a smooth…

Recent Transactions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are Search Funds in this directory ordered?

Firms in the New York 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.

What information is included in each Search Fund 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 New York Search Funds?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for New York Search Funds is $3M-$13M, 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 location when evaluating Search Funds?

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.

Do all Search Funds in this directory operate exclusively in New York?

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Search Funds 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.

How do I compare Search Funds in New York?

When comparing Search Funds in New York, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 190 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with New York Search Funds?

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 Search Funds directory, you can request information here.

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