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

BRC Health, LLC

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I bring a mix of hands-on operational leadership and Fortune 500 communications strategy. I’ve built and managed a profitable medical services company and previously ran a long-standing PR consultancy serving global brands. My acquisition focus is on service businesses with steady recurring revenue, strong customer relationships, and operational simplicity. I aim to buy, improve, and hold companies for the long term with a low-drama, people-first operating style.

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Luke Daniels

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Current Role: Manager @ Deloitte Consulting; Owner of Premium CPG Company with $100K ARREducation: MBA Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Capital: Individual buyer with access to institutional capital Focus: Consumer Retail & E-Commerce; Manufacturing; ServicesCriteria: $100k - $1.5M EBITDA; stable historical margins; defensible moats and barriers to entry

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Highland Legacy Capital

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Highland is an independent sponsor meets a family office. We are family men with backgrounds at McKinsey & Co, Deloitte Consulting, in family business and in academic roles.We offer a differentiated path forward for a seller and are dedicated to acquiring, managing and growing a single planform businesses for the long term. We are committed to delivering an exceptional long-term outcome for a seller, their employees and their customers. We see this as the only path forward for a successful investment.We can underwrite meaningful value for a seller who needs strong operators to step into…

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FALCO AND COMPANY

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I am looking to find a company or business within the area of 20-100M and I would like to buy another businesses and I am specifically looking for a electrical business or whatever comes up at this time

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Rockland Heritage

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Rockland Heritage is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring and operating a single high-quality business in the lower middle market. We target companies with $1–6M in EBITDA, strong recurring revenue, defensible market positions, and potential for long-term value creation through operational excellence and digital transformation.Our team combines deep experience in strategic planning, technology, and customer experience from senior roles in global companies such as Amadeus, Airbus, and Harvard-affiliated organizations. We bring hands-on leadership and a long-term…

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Keepwell Group

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Keepwell Group is dedicated to acquiring profitable businesses with a focus on long-term investments. The company emphasizes patient capital and hands-on management, aiming to foster growth and stability within its portfolio. With a strategic approach to investment, Keepwell Group seeks to acquire a single profitable business, ensuring a tailored and committed partnership.

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The Kyle Nicholson Co

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Kyle Nicholson is a local, hands-on operator looking to acquire and grow a stable, differentiated business ($2 M–$20 M revenue, $500 K–$2 M EBITDA) in the Ohio Valley and Upper South, bringing a proven record of brand revitalization, data-driven operational improvements, and a deep commitment to employees, community, and long-term stewardship. Kyle began his career launching new products and business models at Procter & Gamble’s new-business incubator, where he built rural distribution networks in India and helped design the world’s lowest-cost washing machine for emerging…

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Soleil Consulting

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Acquire profitable, founder-owned B2B service businesses in regulated industries whose core value lies in processing, interpreting, and managing high volumes of complex documents and structured workflows. Transform these businesses through a shared AI platform that automates repetitive knowledge work, improves accuracy and compliance, captures proprietary operational data, and converts labor-intensive services into scalable, technology-enabled platforms.

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Jason Styles

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My investment criteria focus on overlooked, fragmented service businesses that are essential, recurring, and operationally complex. I look for mission-critical B2B services where downtime isn’t an option—think industrial maintenance, traffic control, or specialized logistics. I’m also drawn to compliance and regulation driven niches like testing, inspection, legal support, or healthcare back-office services, where demand is sticky and recurring by necessity. Many of these businesses are low-tech and process-heavy, making them ripe for modernization through better systems, automation, or…

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Morgan Ericksen

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Morgan has over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry with public and private companies; and a background in mechanical engineering. She has post-acquisition experience, scaling operations and revenue through sales expansion. Morgan is partnered with Novastone Capital Advisors, a Swiss firm that works with qualified investors and best-in-class entrepreneurs to acquire and grow privately held companies. NCA has closed 22 acquisitions and deployed over $400M since 2021.

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Tamarack Industries

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After a career focused on sales/marketing through to and including CEO roles in industries ranging from footwear to industrial distribution and most recently, 10 years in the home services space, Brian McCann is seeking a smaller $500k - $2m EBITDA acquisition in San Diego or Orange County.Brian is an experienced acquirer and integrator of businesses with 6 acquisitions under his belt prior to selling his prior company with a 9-figure PE exit (where he remains on the board today).In his current search, Brian is prioritizing location over industry. While his industry experience is broad,…

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Old Brookewood Capital

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Old Brookewood Capital is a search fund dedicated to acquiring and operating a single established business within the lower middle market. With a strategic focus on mature companies, Old Brookewood Capital aims to leverage its expertise to manage and grow the acquired business effectively. The firm operates with a lean team, typical of search funds, ensuring focused and efficient decision-making processes. Based in Richmond, Virginia, Old Brookewood Capital is positioned to identify and capitalize on unique opportunities within its targeted market segment.

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Dsquare ventures

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Seasoned engineer and leader with over a decade of experience, building high-performing teams and driving organizational success for top fortune 50 companies. Now leveraging my analytical rigor, adaptability, and leadership skills to pursue entrepreneurship and business ownership with a focus on sustainable growth.Looking for manufacturing companies making >$500k SDE in US and Canada with a minimum of 10 employees.

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50th Capital Partners LLC

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We help private businesses and their owners toward the end zone of a lasting legacy.You’re ready to enter a different arena, and want to pass the ball to talented professionals who will prioritize doing right by your team. We love engaging with business owners about the playbook they’ve written, the enterprise they’ve built, and learning how we can contribute to their lasting legacy.

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Williamsburg Holdings

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I've spent more than 17 years in medical device sales and commercial leadership, progressing from quota-carrying sales roles to building and leading national teams, managing multimillion-dollar partnerships with some of the country's largest health systems, and owning P&L responsibility across complex markets. Sales taught me the fundamentals I still rely on every day: how to earn trust, understand what a customer actually needs, and deliver on what you promise. Leadership taught me how to build teams and operations that do those things consistently, at scale.BUY BOX:– Location: Greater…

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Sunscape Capital

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Sunscape Capital, LLC is a Charlotte, NC–based entity dedicated to acquiring and operating a lower-middle market or Main Street business in the Charlotte region. The entity is self-funded, ensuring a personal, long-term commitment to the success of the acquired company. Its mission is to partner with a retiring owner or founder, honoring the foundation they have built and carrying forward their legacy with care and integrity. By preserving the values, culture, and customer relationships established over time, Sunscape Capital seeks to provide continuity, stability, and growth while…

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London Johnson

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I operate two companies, a consumer products company that sells LED lights in Dallas, TX and a 100 unit multifamily property in Tennessee. I am looking to acquire another company within the next twelve months.

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Noah Weiss

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I'm looking for a ~$500M - $1.5M SDE business within 2-3 hours of metro Denver. I have a background as a strategy consultant where I focused on private equity commercial diligence and post-acquisition go-to-market strategy. My target business has a solid foundation with low turnover and recurring revenue but growth has stagnated. This business provides a physical service to the local Denver market, allowing me to leverage my own track record of community relationship-building and people management. I am exploring businesses across industries.

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Sancte Opus

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High-impact COO now actively seeking CEO mandates.I’ve spent my career in large, publicly traded global organizations (manufacturing, Utility, and medical devices) driving operational excellence at scale. I’ve led complex international operations, turned around underperforming sites, optimized global supply chains, and delivered measurable profitability improvements through rigorous cost leadership and process transformation; all while holding clear P&L accountability for the operations I ran. The results have been consistent: significant margin expansion, improved efficiency, and…

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Terra Mar Search

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Terra Mar Search is a committed-capital search fund focused on acquiring and operating a single lower middle market business in the Southeast United States. We partner with owners of essential-services businesses who are navigating ownership transitions and seeking a buyer who will invest in their people, honor what they've built, and drive the next chapter of growth. Backed by one of the premier micro-cap PE firms in the country, Terra Mar combines disciplined acquisition criteria with hands-on operational commitment, offering sellers a long-term partner rather than a financial transaction.

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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.

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 Paper & Forest Products Search Funds directory, you can request information here.

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