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Packaged Foods & Meats Independent Sponsors

815

Active Firms

23,365

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 13%
Texas 12%
California 11%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

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

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Weinberg Capital Group

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Expertise:Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Weinberg Capital Group is a private investment group dedicated to private equity and real estate. Our team has a combined total of over 75 years experience successfully managing companies throughout the US and Asia. Where necessary and appropriate, the WCG team will work closely with management to enable it to maximize its growth opportunities. We have the knowledge and resources to provide the assistance necessary to insure successful implementation of development strategies.Relationships:The individual success of our partners and the collective…

Recent Transactions

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  • Dec 2025 Acquired Pinson Valley Heat Treating
  • Mar 2025 Acquired Gavitt Wire & Cable Co.
  • Apr 2024 Acquired Aviocraft
  • Dec 2023 Acquired Salt River Aviation

Pleasant Bay Capital Partners

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Pleasant Bay Capital Partners (“Pleasant Bay”) is a merchant banking firm focused on acquisitions, recapitalizations, and minority investments in lower-middle market companies. We partner with management teams and co-investors to maximize the long term value of our portfolio companies. Our opportunistic approach provides us the flexibility to invest in a broad range of opportunities and utilize innovative equity and debt structures to fit the specific needs of company owners and management teams.  We have investment experience in multiple industries with particular expertise and focus…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2023 Invested in VisualDx
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Optimos
  • Aug 2023 Advised TechBooks on an investment from American Capital
  • Sep 2021 Advised Memorial MRI & Diagnostic in its sale to Panos Partners

Borgman Capital LLC

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Borgman Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring successful, privately-held, lower-middle market businesses that are poised for growth. With a track record of successful acquisitions of both broadly marketed and off-market companies, we are ready to explore deals in a fair, flexible, and creative manner.

Recent Transactions

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  • May 2024 Acquired Buck Bone Organics
  • Feb 2024 Acquired Technical Products, Inc.
  • Jan 2023 Acquired Minnesota Tile and Stone
  • Jan 2023 Acquired K.G. Stevens

Validor Capital

12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Validor Capital is a private investment firm that provides liquidity to family and founder owned industrial, manufacturing, and service businesses in the lower middle market. We have 14 active investments and seek situations where we can partner with management teams to leverage our combined expertise and deep industry relationships to create significant value. Our investment criteria is outlined below.- Industry: Industrials, Manufacturing, and Industrial Services- Transaction Type: Buyouts, Recapitalizations, & Corporate Divestitures- Size: EBITDA of $3 to $15 million​​​​-…

Recent Transactions

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  • Sep 2023 Acquired Summit Stairs & Millwork
  • Aug 2023 Acquired MBP Group
  • Apr 2023 Acquired RE Metal Finishing
  • Dec 2022 Invested in Kennedy Insulation Group

RedCloud Capital

12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
RedCloud Capital is a Denver-based private equity firm focused on partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams to build market leading companies. Founded in 2004, RedCloud Capital has more than twenty years of experience investing in entrepreneur-owned companies with differentiated growth strategies. We invest in businesses generating between $3mm - 10mm of EBITDA that have a compelling value proposition.

Recent Transactions

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  • Jan 2022 Acquired Twelve South
  • Dec 2017 Acquired Offen Petroleum
  • Apr 2016 Acquired Willowood
  • Sep 2015 Acquired Jacent

Liberty Lane Partners

12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Liberty Lane Partners is a firm that invests in businesses that can benefit from the operating, financial and transaction experience of its founding principals. We seek to partner with outstanding management teams to generate meaningful growth in value.Liberty Lane Partners focuses on transforming and building successful companies for the long term. Our operating strategies are designed to generate above-market absolute-dollar returns through strategic realignment, organic growth initiatives, cash flow management and acquisitions.Liberty Lane Partners is a private equity investment firm…

Recent Transactions

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  • May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jul 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jul 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

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Grand Valley Holdings, LLC

12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Grand Valley Holdings is a Cincinnati-based acquirer of privately-held, family owned businesses in the Ohio Valley. The Principals of Grand Valley Holdings bring over 30 years of experience acquiring, developing, and operating private businesses.

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Idaho Timber
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Epic Gas Shipping Company
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Café Rio
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Liberty Oilfield Services

Traverse Pointe Partners

12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Traverse Pointe Partners is a private investment firm focused on control investments in lower middle market companies. Our investment professionals, advisory board and operating partners work collectively, offering a unique array of skill-sets and expertise to enhance the value of our platform investments. We partner with strong management teams, providing capital and a level of operational, financial and strategic support to enable organizations in transition to maximize their potential.

Recent Transactions

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  • Jul 2025 Acquired Windward Way Recovery
  • Mar 2025 Acquired Soma Therapy
  • Dec 2024 Acquired Children’s Campus and Premier Children’s Center
  • Apr 2024 Acquired Three Points Child Care Center

Sagepeak Capital

12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
We bring an extensive and successful track record with investing in small to mid size companies in various industries. Sagepeak Capital (SPC) has patient, long term committed capital that allows us to work with management teams to grow the business both through organic means and via add-on acquisitions. We have flexible capital and transaction structures that allow us to work closely with management teams to accomplish their growth objectives. Given the private nature of our capital, we can act on investment decisions quickly.Our investment focus is on companies with sales between $5 million…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired BakeFresh
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Imperial Laundry Systems
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Fire Suppression Systems
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Lind Equipment Ltd.

Ventoux Holdings

11 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Ventoux is a broad-based manufacturing and industrial investment firm with a long term buy-and-hold strategy. We focus on steady organic growth for each of our portfolio companies to bring maximum value to all stakeholders. Our Partners are the lead investors in the companies we buy. We don’t have a board to answer to, private investors to impress, nor investment benchmarks to beat. We take a common sense, team-oriented approach to our investments to bring the highest and most long-term value to our holdings and the employees that depend on us. While we typically seek companies with…

Recent Transactions

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  • Nov 2025 Acquired Everfab
  • Aug 2025 Acquired D&E Machining
  • Apr 2021 Acquired HN Precision
  • Apr 2021 Acquired JBK Manufacturing

Snowdon Partners GP Inc.

11 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Snowdon Partners is a private equity firm focused on control investing and building value in lower middle market businesses with $3 million to $15 million in EBITDA across North America.

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  • Jun 2024 Acquired Urgence Marine Environnement
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Tortella Group
  • Aug 2023 Acquired GLP Canada
  • Aug 2023 Acquired JDI Cleaning Services

Lumea Partners

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Lumea Partners is a Dallas-based private equity firm specializing in healthcare. We collaborate with business owners seeking a partner for their next phase of growth, while preserving the culture and values of their company. We look for healthcare sectors with both organic tailwinds and fragmentation for strategic M&A. Lumea leverages our expertise to focus on growth, whether through add-on acquisitions, de novo locations, or new customers, products, services, or technology. Our goal is to work with high-integrity business owners to make healthcare a better place for patients,…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jun 2022 Acquired Acute Behavioral Health
  • Feb 2022 Advised Elevated Venture Group on an investment from Exaltare Capital Partners
  • Sep 2019 Acquired Buda Woodworks
  • Jan 2018 Invested in Liberty Paper Acq. Greenleaf Paper

Bounds Equity Partners

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Bounds Equity Partners is a private equity investment firm that invests in well-managed, entrepreneurial businesses with EBITDA in excess of $1 million. The principals of BEP have partnered with entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level since 1989. We invest in good businesses and help management build larger, more successful companies. Nearly all of our investment transactions have been with private company entrepreneurs seeking liquidity, who almost always have reinvested with us to share in the future value creation. We are an experienced private equity group; we have…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Rocktops Granite & Stone Fabrication
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Hollinee
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Torstenson Glass
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Sportcraft

Nordlys LLC

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
We are operators at heart who have successfully closed 10 acquisitions across industrial, manufacturing, and business services sectors. In each case, we stepped into the business post-close and took responsibility for running and improving it, not just owning it. Through hands-on operational execution and focused growth initiatives, we have increased sales by approximately 50% on average. Our experience across specialty manufacturing, industrial equipment and rentals, infrastructure-related services, and recurring-service models gives us strong pattern recognition around how these businesses…

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  • Jun 2024 Invested in Confidential Company
  • Jun 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jun 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Aug 2021 Acquired Confidential Company

Phoenix Strategy

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Phoenix Strategy Investments is an entrepreneurial investment company dedicated to acquiring and nurturing the growth of small to medium-sized, privately-held businesses. With a strategic focus on entrepreneurial ventures, the firm operates as a private equity entity, leveraging its expertise to foster business development and expansion. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Phoenix Strategy Investments is committed to identifying promising opportunities and implementing growth strategies that enhance value and performance. The company has a substantial portfolio, reflecting its success…

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  • Dec 2025 Acquired ExamSoft
  • Nov 2014 Acquired PI Worldwide
  • Dec 2013 Acquired Predictive Index
  • Nov 2009 Acquired Exam Soft

Pillsman Partners

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Since 2013, Pillsman Partners has invested selectively in seven platform businesses and additional add-on acquisitions. Pillsman focuses on industries where we have direct prior experience whether it be from operating companies where we have worked or industries in which we have either advised or invested. We also invest in adjacent industries that share common characteristics and dynamics, leveraging the breadth of our knowledge, experience and relationships. We are active members of the board of directors supporting our teams to augment and advise management teams as they refine and…

Recent Transactions

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  • Oct 2024 Acquired CSB Industries - Hydro Excavation
  • Dec 2023 Acquired Parallel Plumbing
  • Jul 2023 Acquired McClellan Mechanical Services
  • Mar 2023 Acquired TJO Heating & Cooling

New Heights Capital

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
New Heights Capital is a NYC-based private equity investment firm focused exclusively on buyouts and recapitalizations of profitable, lower middle market companies. Our firm is comprised of entrepreneurs, executives, and investors whose careers have been dedicated to working with privately-held businesses across a wide range of industries in the lower middle market. The mission of New Heights Capital is to build value by investing in people dedicated to growing exceptional niche companies. The foundation is a partnership with business owners, management teams, and entrepreneurs. We approach…

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  • Aug 2023 Invested in Payment Works
  • Aug 2023 Invested in Priority Bicycles
  • Aug 2023 Invested in DryBar
  • Aug 2023 Invested in On the Right Track

Kaho Partners

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Kaho Partners is a thesis-driven investment firm focused on building market-leading companies through organic and acquisition-driven growth. Kaho is based in Dallas, TX and Miami Beach, FL. For more information on Kaho Partners, please visit www.kahopartners.com.

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  • Aug 2024 Acquired Colanar
  • Oct 2023 Acquired Sirius Automation
  • May 2023 Acquired Bow Robotics
  • Jan 2023 Acquired Missouri Tooling & Automation

Ashland Capital Partners

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Ashland Capital Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in long-term investments in middle market companies, with a particular focus on founder-owned businesses. The firm engages in recapitalization, buyout, and growth capital investments, leveraging its partnership of family and individual investors. Ashland Capital Partners is committed to enhancing operational efficiency and infrastructure, often involving significant working capital improvements. With a strategic approach, the firm aims to foster growth and profitability in its portfolio companies, which are carefully selected…

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2025 Invested in AFCO Industries
  • Apr 2024 Acquired Stainless Foundry & Engineering
  • Jan 2024 Acquired GMI Group
  • May 2022 Acquired Metaltec Steel Abrasives

Centerfire Capital LLC

9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Centerfire Capital as an investment and advisory company focusing on venture and private equity in consumer businesses and businesses that enable consumer led businesses to perform at their best.We invest in control and minority positions in companies that can create value through:Increasing TransparencyWe invest in companies that increase transparency to consumers of what they are buying; through ingredients, consumer ratings, and/or sustainable practicesImproving ValueWe invest in companies that can dramatically improve the consumer value proposition of a product or service versus the next…

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Luxury Travel Hackers
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Curacity
  • Aug 2023 Acquired CommLoan
  • Aug 2023 Acquired HomeWell Care Services

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Packaged Foods & Meats 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 Packaged Foods & Meats Independent Sponsors?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Packaged Foods & Meats Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, 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 Consumer Goods experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

Relevant Consumer Goods 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 815 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Consumer Goods.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on Consumer Goods?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Packaged Foods & Meats Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Consumer Goods, 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 Consumer Goods?

When comparing Independent Sponsors with experience in Consumer Goods, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 815 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Packaged Foods & Meats 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 Packaged Foods & Meats Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.


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