Top New York Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

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

Fourfold Ventures

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Fourfold Ventures is a self-funded search firm dedicated to identifying, acquiring, and operating a profitable small business in the NYC area. At Fourfold Ventures, we combine family values with business growth. The name pays tribute to the founder’s four children, serving as both inspiration and purpose. It also reflects our mission to multiply the potential of a small business through strategic growth and operational excellence. Guided by these principles, Fourfold Ventures is committed to creating a lasting legacy—one that transforms a business, empowers employees, and…

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Eric Hsiao

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Partner at $4Bn investment firm where I lead healthcare, financial services, and real estate investments with focus on middle market companies. Have sat on multiple boards and acted as change agent in taking businesses to next level. Looking to build out personal portfolio across industries.

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Castle Hill Management

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Former Private Equity and Private Credit professional with 25 years of experience. Focused on acquiring stable businesses in NY, NJ and CT generating $1-5mm of EBITDA. Focused on Consumer/Residential/Automotive Services.

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Down Harbor Partners LLC

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Down Harbor Partners (DHP) is a private investment firm, aiming to acquire and operate one lower-middle-market business in the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic. Specializing in light manufacturing, consumer products, value-added distribution, and supply chain/logistics sectors, DHP targets businesses characterized by closely held ownership structures and principals approaching retirement. With a foundation built on a 15+ year friendship, the DHP team brings together a unique blend of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) / finance experience and premier supply chain / operations capabilities.

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Granville Peak

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Jeffrey Hou is the Founder of Granville Peak, a traditional search fund backed by a deep bench of seasoned operators and entrepreneurs. He began his career at Barclays as a tech and media investment banker, where he provided M&A advisory as well as debt and equity financings totaling $30B+ in closed volume. After banking, Jeff joined Thomas H Lee Partners, a private equity firm that has managed or deployed $50B+ in equity capital. Jeff focused on THL's investment activity in IT operations software and cybersecurity, while managing the firm's portfolio investments in House of Design and…

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Lucas Mohr

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Army veteran and experienced operations leader seeking to acquire a facilities management business in the New York tri-state area. Ideal company will serve as a platform that combines stable, recurring commercial contracts with the potential for growth through government contracting. Interested in screening potential targets in the Northeast, focusing on FM businesses generating $3MM to $6MM in revenue with $600M to $1.2MM of EBITDA. Post-acquisition, the company will initiate the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) certification process federally and with New York State.

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Caldwell Point

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Caldwell Point is a private investment vehicle established by two seasoned entrepreneurs with the aim of acquiring and managing a single high-quality business. The company focuses on leveraging the founders' extensive experience to identify and operate a business that aligns with their strategic vision. Caldwell Point is dedicated to creating value through hands-on management and operational excellence, ensuring sustainable growth and success for the business they acquire.

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Beaconsfield Growth Partners

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Operator led search fund focusing on the industrial and business services industries, backed by several institutional investors, family offices and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to grow businesses to continue the legacy and build on what founders have built through their career.

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SASM Holdings

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Former PE investor in real estate, media and venture capital. Invested across capital structure in over $500MM of deal capitalization. Representative experience: luxury condo and multifamily development, exhibition, animation and film production.

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Boardly

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NYC owner-operator, 20+ years in Manhattan real estate asset management and brokerage (Asset Manager at Milstein). Acquiring an established business, $1M-$5M revenue, NYC/tri-state metro or genuinely remote-operable. SBA-financeable, 6-12 month close, 7+ year hold. Operator, not financial buyer.

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Divia Family Partners

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Divia Family Partners is focused on acquiring and personally operating a single outstanding business. Unlike traditional private equity funds or family offices, Divia Family Partners operates independently with a unique approach that emphasizes long-term investments without forced exit timelines. This strategy allows businesses to grow naturally and sustainably, supported by a network of long-term investors and entrepreneurs across various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, services, and software. The firm is committed to legacy-minded capital.

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Alpha Heritage Ventures

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Alpha Heritage Ventures LLC is a small business acquisition firm dedicated to supporting the acquisition process of one local, small-to-medium-sized business. Founded in 2025, the firm strives to own and operate a single, established business. Alpha Heritage is not a strategic buyer or private equity firm; instead, it aims to invest in and grow the target business from its current state. The firm is particularly interested in businesses where the owner is looking to transition leadership through a personalized sale, with a focus on generational family businesses. With a local focus and…

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Ross Wigon

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I'm a real estate professional looking for a B2B service business in the New York Metro area between $750k and $1.5M of SDE. Assumed deal structure is ~15-20% seller note, with the remaining paid out upon close via buyer equity and SBA debt. I'm prequalified for a $5M SBA loan and have the ability to close on a business worth up to ~$7M.

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Matthew Smith

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Lower middle market industrials investing in family- and founder-owned businesses. We are not operators and look to preserve the culture that the company has built, while executing on professionalization opportunities and accelerating growth.

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SRF Management

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NYC-based investor seeking small metro-area business to acquire. I've been investing in emerging technologies and funds for 25 years and am interested in owning and operating (to some extent) a smaller cash-flowing business, rather than a raw startup.

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Michael Dowgala

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I'm an experienced M&A and operations strategy consultant. My experience spans the full transaction lifecycle, as well as integrations, carve-outs, growth strategy, operational improvement, and value creation for PE portfolios and Fortune 500 companies, alike. I'm seeking to acquire an established, profitable business with strong fundamentals, durable cash flow, and meaningful long-term growth potential.

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S Goldman Holdings LLC

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S Goldman Holdings is a technology-focused investment and operational services company that specializes in scaling and transforming services businesses. Led by Seth Goldman, the company targets industries such as home and business services, e-commerce, and niche B2B distribution and services. With a geographical focus on the United States, particularly the NYC Metro Area, S Goldman Holdings aims to leverage its expertise to drive growth and innovation within its portfolio companies.

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dennis nesta

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Exploring opportunities broadly. Personal and for PE Healthcare-focused PE investor. also evaluating opportunities across sectors. range of EBITDA, control & growth deals, fast process, flexible capital

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Ellman Consulting Corp

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I have 15+ years experience in digital marketing and e-commerce. I have worked with many different industries a managing partner at an agency. I am looking to acquire a company myself.

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Present Capital

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Experienced investor and operator looking to acquire high quality, cash flowing businesses in niche industries. Looking for recurring revenues and high barriers to entry -- and flexible on deal structures to ensure alignment and upside for sellers

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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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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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