Top Paper & Forest Products Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

852

Active Firms

18,825

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 13%

Florida 13%

Texas 9%

New York 8%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

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

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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Ryan Marks

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Finance executive with 15 years of experience in the areas of strategic and capital planning, mergers and acquisitions, operational performance improvement, and cross-functional project leadership. Demonstrated experience operating across diverse organizational environments, including early-stage startups and private equity-backed companies.

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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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Rich Bertone

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Accredited Investor Seeking deal closure 2026–mid-2027About me: I'm a former Amazon and Microsoft Account Executive and I'm ready to do something different. I want to grow an existing business, work on things I control, and actually deploy capital toward something tangible before retirement.What I'm hunting for:B2B SaaS — recurring revenue, demonstrated unit economics, absentee-friendly, ideally $1–3M asking price range. Specialty distribution & established services — profitable, repeatable, semi-absentee. HVAC, industrial MRO, specialty supply, specialty transportation. etc.…

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WizCo Solutions

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Here’s the final version:Who I am: I’ve spent 20 years inside large organizations — Capital One, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac — figuring out why smart companies make slow decisions. That work turned into a consulting practice. I now work as a fractional CAIO and CPO helping companies make better decisions faster. I know how to read an organization quickly and I know what breaks when leadership changes.What I’m looking for: A profitable business with a real operator or team already running it. I buy based on cash flow quality and operator independence, not sector familiarity. If the…

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Aeonwell Capital

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Aeonwell Capital is a family office with long-term investment orientation, providing permanent equity to enduring, compounding investment opportunities. We look forward to partnering with established, growing businesses with recurring revenue, healthy profitability ($1-$3M EBITDA) and happy customers.

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Arkrite Investments

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I am a self-funded searcher and former Navy SEAL looking for a long-standing service business in the PNW with an excellent reputation and an owner who cares deeply about their legacy. My goal is to be a steady, long-term successor who honors what’s been built, supports the team, and carries the business into its next chapter with humility, discipline, and genuine commitment.

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Gabriel Hamelin

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Individual buyer with 6 years of M&A experience in investment banking and private equity in Montreal. I’m actively looking to acquire a business with $500K–$1M in EBITDA. I bring financial expertise, long-term mindset and never-ending energy to ensure a smooth transition and preserve the seller’s legacy.

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Grove Oaks Capital

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Grove Oaks Capital is a private investment partnership focused on acquiring and operating a single, privately owned business in the lower middle market space. We will assume an active role in day-to-day management with a long-term focus. GOC is backed by a diverse group of investors, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, and institutional investors.

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Third North Holdings, LLC

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Glenn FiedlerEngineer and consultant with 15 years of experience across energy and operations. Former drilling engineer at ExxonMobil and management consultant at BCG. Looking to acquire and operate a founder-owned small business in services or industrials where I can bring technical credibility and operational discipline to the next chapter of growth.

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RWF Ventures

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Marketing executive with a proven track record of building and scaling high-growth ventures by leveraging deep expertise inconsumer marketing from world class organizations with entrepreneurial leadership. Built Aligned Modern Health from a singleclinic startup, to a multi-location, high-growth healthcare brand. Fueled growth through transforming consumer insights intostrategies to drive revenue, customer acquisition leveraging performance based marketing, and evolving business model to scaleexpansion.

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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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Vitalis Capital

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Financials ∙ SDE: $600K–$900K ∙ Purchase Price: $2M–$3.5M ∙ Gross Margin: 40–75% ∙ Financing: SBA 7A primary, 10–20% seller carry, 10% equity down ∙ Capital Required at Close: $300K–$350K total liquid ∙ 10% down on $2M–$3.5M deal: $200K–$350K ∙ Working capital reserve: $50K ∙ Deal costs, advisors, legal: $25K–$50K ∙ Capital Timeline: On track mid to late 2029 at current savings rateCore Characteristics — Must Haves ∙ Needed not wanted ∙ High switching costs ∙ Compliance mandated or strong demonstrated repeat behavior ∙ Fragmented local market, no…

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Winding Wood Capital

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Winding Wood Capital LLC is a Lexington, Kentucky-based investment company dedicated to acquiring businesses within the state. The firm focuses on making control investments, aiming to add long-term value through the implementation of new technologies and investment in equipment. With a strategic emphasis on local acquisitions, Winding Wood Capital seeks to enhance business operations and drive growth by leveraging technological advancements. Their approach is tailored to foster sustainable development and innovation within the businesses they acquire.

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Bailey Companies Ltd.

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Experienced operator and entrepreneur seeking to acquire and scale a B2B services business in the Midwest or Southeast. I previously co-founded and scaled SecurSpace, a marketplace for freight storage, from concept to $100M+ GMV in less than five years, including two exits. I have now launched Bailey Companies Ltd. with the goal of building a portfolio of small businesses with EBITDA between $750k to $1.5M.

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Strand Capital

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Are you looking to retire? Want to find someone who will take care of your legacy after you are gone? Do you care about what happens to your employees after you're gone? I am looking to acquire a business based in Southern California in the $5-$15 Million range. I am a personally involved owner/operator looking for a long term commitment to an established business.

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Heartland Heritage

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Heartland Heritage is a permanent home for your business and legacy. A distinct alternative to traditional private equity: we are backed by permanent capital, which enables us to think in decades, and we are experienced operators who are committed to your company as our singular focus.

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Kecia Caffie

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Experienced retail operator seeking an opportunity to carry a founder’s legacy forward. Focused on mid-sized businesses in Colorado or New Mexico. My intent would be to build on current owner’s successes with their team,

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Singing Wood Holdings

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Singing Wood Holdings is a privately held investment firm that specializes in acquiring and nurturing small to mid-sized businesses. With a focus on essential businesses in fragmented markets, the firm leverages technology and process improvements to create value and drive growth. Based in Southern California, Singing Wood Holdings targets sectors that are ripe for innovation and efficiency gains, aiming to enhance strategic growth through its investments.

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3 Burrows Capital

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Aerospace engineer & third-gen operator who sold a family business. Acquiring industrial services companies in South Florida. Bullish on onshoring and America's industrial resurgence. Targets stable, perennially profitable businesses in tech-displacement-resistant industries. Long-term holds. Builds with ethical exceptionalism.

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Firms in the Paper & Forest Products 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 Paper & Forest Products 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 Paper & Forest Products 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 852 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Paper & Forest Products.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Paper & Forest Products Search Funds directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Paper & Forest Products, 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 Paper & Forest Products, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 852 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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