Top Paper Products Individual Accredited Investors with Recent Private M&A Activity

882

Active Firms

9,796

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

California 10%

New York 10%

Texas 9%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

Focus: Owner-Operated Companies | Capital Source: Personal Wealth | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

Michael Kraai

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38 years old, northeast based. CPA (Deloitte background), business owner, and real estate developer with deep construction management experience. Passionate about small businesses, scaling operations, and driving growth through process, sales, and marketing. Hands-on, pragmatic, and easy to work with. Target 1-2 acquisitions per year. rgeting $6M–$12M transactions, $1M–$3M SDE. Focus on durable, cash-flowing businesses with strong fundamentals. Preference for B2B, essential services, light industrial, and niche construction. Disciplined on valuation, prioritize normalized earnings…

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Tuatara Capital

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Investment professional with ~8 years of direct growth equity and private equity experience. In addition to sourcing, structuring, and executing preferred equity/convertible note investments as well as full buyouts, I have served on a handful of BoDs and have taken on operational roles at select portfolio companies. Previously, I spent ~5 years as an investment banker covering healthcare, consumer/retail, and industrials verticals. Currently exploring principal partnerships and investment roles at family offices, holding companies, and permanent capital platforms in New York. Available to…

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The Crenshaw Group, LLC

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The Crenshaw Group is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Square Lux Capital

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Seasoned private equity / M&A professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Successful track record in investing and advising family-owned businesses, and sitting on their boards as an active and value-adding director / adviser. Prior to my career in private equity, I honed my business and client-centric skills as a management consultant. With a work experience that spans across the USA, Europe and China, I bring a global perspective to my advisory work.

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BFT

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Independent investor/operator looking for additional acquisition opportunities. M&A professional by training, well versed in deal dynamics/execution. Have prior experiance with SME acquisitions and operations.

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Leishman Legacy

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Brice Leishman is a seasoned industrial sales leader who describes himself first as a problem solver rather than a salesperson, and his track record backs it up. Over the past six years he has run industrial sales for a pump and fluid systems company, following a decade-plus career spent growing pump sales across the western United States by managing original equipment manufacturer and distributor relationships.His foundation is unusually well rounded for an operator. He holds a Chemical Engineering degree and an MBA, giving him the technical fluency to understand a product line and the…

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Restoration Equity, LLC

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Starfield Front is an investment firm established to acquire businesses that enable American Resilience (i.e. defense, critical services, and critical infrastructure). We are looking to acquire businesses business between $2.5M and $10M in EBITDA.

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Good News Ventures

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Hemlock Equity 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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Station VI Partners

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Station VI is an investment firm built by operators who have grown small businesses into national leaders. We understand the challenges and opportunities that small business owners face every day. We are on a mission to help you get to the next level, achieve your dreams, and preserve your legacy.

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Hastings Ventures

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I operate as an independent sponsor, sourcing, diligencing, and executing acquisitions of lower-middle-market businesses without relying on a blind-pool fund. This model allows me to be highly selective, focus on one transaction at a time, and structure each deal based on the specific business, seller, and operating plan rather than a predetermined mandate.I lead the full transaction process end-to-end: identifying opportunities, underwriting financials, structuring terms, coordinating diligence, and assembling the right capital stack. Equity is raised on a deal-by-deal basis from a small…

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Stephanie Moinian

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Hello! I come from an operational background, having operated 3 brands to date. Seeking deals with strong foundations, long term potential, and based in the New York area. Open to various industries, so I would love to connect with any and all!

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Lafe Capital

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Lafe Capital 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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SRQ Transport, Inc.

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SRQ Transport, Inc. 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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Mosquito Creek Capital

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Mosquito Creek Capital is an search fund based in North Vancouver, BC, focused on acquiring, operating, and growing one exceptional British Columbia-based business. Its founder, Will Portman, previously worked in and led business operations and engineering teams at Google, Stripe, and three high-growth tech startups.

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Chris Grohman

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I am a CPA and acquired a CPA firm in 2016. Since then, I have acquired a handful of other operating businesses. Some of the acquisitions I own 100% of and others I have acquired with partners. These include e-commerce businesses (both products and services), a construction company, and other small businesses.

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Cornerstone Holdings USA

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Hello, My name is Ryan Samek, and I am a strategic executive with over two decades of experience leading growth and transformation across infrastructure, construction, and private equity–backed organizations. I currently own a real estate holding company and a consulting practice and am now stepping out of corporate America to pursue the acquisition of a business. My focus is in the range of $1.5M–$2.5M in EBITDA and within the western Pennsylvania area. My capital and financing structure is in place, and I have a team of investors available, should need be. I have a particular interest…

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Fort Exploration

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Fort Exploration is a platform company that was created to find services businesses that could benefit from capital infusion, strategic vision, and additional bandwidth. The search is not limited to a specific industry or sector, but more focused on partnering with a Team that has a similar vision.

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Parker Israel

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I am currently an owner in a business, just thinking of going down my own path. I have most of my experience in the commercial insurance industry working with a range of industries. I also spent a small stint with construction materials and sell side M&A

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Sapelli Holdings

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Sapelli Holdings is led by an experienced private-equity professional with a background in investment banking and lower-middle-market buyouts. We bring institutional-grade underwriting, disciplined financial analysis, and a proven understanding of value creation in small, service-based and industrial businesses.A key part of our philosophy is that we do not intend to run the acquired business ourselves. Instead, we focus on promoting strong internal talent and fully aligning incentives—giving existing managers both autonomy and meaningful participation in the success and upside of the…

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Norman Happ

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I'm looking to acquire stable, profitable, founder-led businesses where the owner is ready to transition to the next chapter. My goal is to preserve the legacy they’ve built while bringing fresh operational discipline and technology enablement to help the business grow and thrive for the next generation.

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Firms in the Paper Products Individual Accredited Investors 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 Products Individual Accredited Investors is $3M-$12M, 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.

Relevant Manufacturing 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 882 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Manufacturing.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Paper Products Individual Accredited Investors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Manufacturing, 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 Individual Accredited Investors with experience in Manufacturing, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 882 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 Products Individual Accredited Investors directory, you can request information here.

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