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Payment Processors Independent Sponsors

598

Active Firms

11,512

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$17M

Core Revenue Range

$700K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 14%
California 12%
Texas 11%
New York 7%
Pennsylvania 4%

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

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Dry Line Partners

7 Total Closed Deals
Dry Line Partners 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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  • Feb 2023 Acquired VizExplorer
  • Mar 2022 Acquired ElephantDrive
  • Sep 2021 Acquired CyberFortress
  • Sep 2021 Acquired KeepItSafe
SPP is a people-centric private equity firm that relies on its core values to create positive impact and financial success. The firm’s core values include trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, caring, fairness, and citizenship. SPP seeks to partner with businesses in the asset-light services sector led by founders and managers who value their team just as much as their individual legacy and are aligned in this value system. Please visit www.sixpillarspartners.com for more information on the firm and its investment criteria.      

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Tax Advisors Group
  • Aug 2023 Acquired GOODGIANT
  • Aug 2023 Acquired WoodNetworks
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Cadient Talent
DW Healthcare Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. The firm manages over $800 million in committed capital and invests in profitable healthcare companies with proven management teams.DW Healthcare Partners is led by seasoned healthcare executives with more than 110 years of combined industry experience. The firm provides the capital, strategic guidance, and acquisition expertise to help mid-to-late-stage companies realize their potential for growth.

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  • Dec 2017 Invested in SoClean, Inc.
  • May 2017 Acquired Champion Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Dec 2016 Acquired The HydraFacial Company
  • Nov 2016 Invested in Prime Education
Trimaran is a middle-market private equity firm based in New York. We seek long-term capital appreciation by making privately negotiated equity or equity-oriented investments in niche middle-market companies.Funds managed by Trimaran Fund Management and its predecessors have invested approximately $1.75 billion in over 60 acquisitions and other private equity transactions totaling more than $10 billion. These transactions ranged from growth and technology-oriented investments to highly-structured project and infrastructure investments to deep value investments and turnarounds. The subject…

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  • Aug 2023 Invested in Norcraft Companies, L.P.
  • Aug 2023 Invested in IASIS Healthcare Corporation
  • Aug 2023 Invested in Global Crossing Ltd.
  • Aug 2023 Invested in TeleBank Financial

Stallion Finance

6 Total Closed Deals
Stallion Finance ("Horses not Unicorns") is a private equity firm that invests in and acquires small businesses with the goal of growing them through predefined strategic improvement initiatives. Our team of professional entrepreneurs utilize both private equity investment and hands-on operating expertise, to design and implement our proven operating playbook. We target tenured (no start-ups) companies generating between $0.5mm to $5mm of EBITDA. While we are industry agnostic, we have a particular focus on internet based, software or technology companies that are generating…

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  • May 2019 Advised InStride on an investment from The Rise Fund
  • Nov 2018 Invested in Sweet Lady Jane, Inc.
  • May 2014 Invested in Sweet Lady Jane, Inc.
  • Apr 2010 Invested in Octet Finance (USA)

AIM Capital

6 Total Closed Deals
AIM Capital is a private equity group located in Coconut Grove, FL which makes control and non-control investments in high growth companies that have accomplished profitability and product/market fit. AIM Capital seeks to create synergy between our investments and develop transformational platforms. We combine the talent of our team in Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Legal with the talent within the companies to generate and execute on integral growth plans. Our goal is to always create long-term value by building great businesses in partnership with the leadership team. In every…

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired TICE Chicken Holdings, LLC
  • Aug 2023 Acquired FAV Infrastructure Group
  • Aug 2023 Acquired UrbanBound
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Goodnight Loving Vodka

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Lake Street Capital Partners is a private equity fund focused on making direct control, large minority, and co-investments in lower middle market companies across North America (with a primary focus on the U.S.). We specifically focus on identifying attractive founder and family-owned companies poised for growth. Our mission is to provide these underserved companies and their owners with access to differentiated capital in order to facilitate transactions of various types, such as control investments, recapitalizations, management buyouts, or strategic growth investments.

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  • Jun 2025 Acquired St Croix Concrete
  • Jun 2025 Acquired Choufani & Bailey Roofing and Restoration
  • Aug 2024 Acquired Concrete Science
  • Aug 2024 Acquired MD Concrete
About:Kairos Companies is a firm established in 2018 dedicated to owning and operating family-owned businesses across the United States. At Kairos, we take pride in providing creative solutions for business owners in need of a transition. Beyond the initial transaction, Kairos constantly strives to provide the best home for our businesses. With an indefinite investment horizon, Kairos acts as a family for our companies: nurturing growth, mentoring managers, and maintaining the outstanding legacy of the founding family.The Greeks had two words for time: “chronos” and…

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  • Aug 2019 Acquired Clements Environmental Services
  • Jun 2019 Acquired A-1 Saw & Tool
  • May 2019 Acquired Farr's Custom Carbide
  • Mar 2019 Acquired Daily Saw Service

Circe Capital

5 Total Closed Deals
Circe Capital is a Boston-based holding company focused small to medium sized service-oriented businesses. We partner with founders and owner-operators, and care deeply about the companies they have built.

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  • Apr 2023 Acquired Cruise Travel Accessories Company
  • Feb 2023 Acquired Children's Book Publisher
  • Sep 2022 Acquired Car Care & Detailing Products Company
  • Jun 2022 Acquired Nursery and Baby Accessory Company

RTC Partners

4 Total Closed Deals
RTC Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in building middle market growth platforms. Together with management partners, we build market-leading companies through a combination of acquisitive and organic growth, while establishing highly professionalized corporate infrastructures that are capable of scaling organizations to the next level. Our strategies focus on high-growth niches of professional, business, and healthcare services industries.

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Verdantas
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Anser Advisory
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Lumina Vision Partners
  • Feb 2023 Acquired The Ardurra Group

Exonas Capital

4 Total Closed Deals
Exonas Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in high-quality businesses that have reached strategic, operational, or financial inflection points and stand to benefit from our proven value creation playbook irrespective of the prevailing economic environment. We are focused on four key sectors, including the niche consumer, business services (including SaaS and DaaS), industrials, and non-reimbursement-based healthcare services sectors. Our mandate is flexible and we can invest in a wide variety of transactions, including founder and family-owned companies, corporate…

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  • Jun 2025 Acquired VFG Advisory
  • Nov 2021 Acquired TeleGeography
  • Jan 2021 Acquired Seybert's Billiards Supply
  • May 2020 Acquired Apartment Guardian

2Northside Group

4 Total Closed Deals
2Northside Group is an independent sponsor, led by seasoned technology entrepreneurs and operators, focused on acquiring and personally operating exceptional private companies. Unlike traditional investors, we provide more than just capital; we bring deep, hands-on experience in leveraging technology to modernize operations, unlock new revenue streams, and build enduring value. Our principals have spent their careers in the trenches as CTOs, technical founders, and operational leaders for companies ranging from startups to established market leaders. Their expertise lies in executing the…

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  • Mar 2024 Invested in FieldFlo, Inc.
  • Apr 2023 Invested in INOVUES, INC.
  • Mar 2020 Invested in TALENT SYSTEMS, LLC / Casting Networks LLC
  • Oct 2018 Invested in Luxury Presence, Inc.

Bearing Partners

4 Total Closed Deals
Bearing Partners is an independent financial sponsor that invests in lower middle-market companies. We seek to invest in businesses $1M to $8M of EBITDA with a strong management team and the potential for significant growth. We prefer to partner with the management team or founder(s) in control investments in industries including consumer products and services, business services, oil & gas, technology, industrial & manufacturing, etc. We have a low leverage approach in structuring transactions and no required hold period which allows for flexibility for each specific situation.

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  • Oct 2024 Invested in Blue Frog, LLC
  • Nov 2023 Acquired 7-2-11
  • Nov 2022 Acquired JR's Country Stores
  • Nov 2021 Acquired Newton Crouch Company, LLC

Hemingway Capital

3 Total Closed Deals
Hemingway Capital is an operationally oriented investment firm that specializes in growing lower middle-market industrial companies. We offer creative, flexible capital and deep operating experience to optimize and grow our partner companies. We invest in fundamentally sound businesses possessing a competitive advantage, recurring demand for products or services, and favorable macro trends. We stand beside management teams, family businesses, and business owners as a preferred investor in lower middle market industrial businesses that adds value beyond capital.

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  • Feb 2022 Acquired GTA Containers, Inc.
  • Mar 2021 Acquired Vege Labs, LLC
  • Oct 2019 Acquired Maid O' Mist
Firm DescriptionHealy Capital Partners (“HCP”) is a private equity investment firm focused on partnering with closely held and family-owned companies, where we can be a value-added investor. We seek out investments in lower middle market companies in which we can establish a truly collaborative partnership with all constituents to accelerate growth. HCP partners with management teams to build sustainable value in businesses over the long-term, without the artificial constraints fundraising cycles create for more traditional private equity funds.Over the past 20 years, we have invested…

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  • Apr 2021 Acquired Kirkpatrick Dental Management
  • Apr 2021 Acquired Southern Family Dental Partners
  • Dec 2019 Invested in Ark Behavioral Health
CyberNova is dedicated to revolutionizing the managed services market. We believe that by partnering with and investing in the best MSPs and MSSPs in the industry, we can create a new leader in the managed services space. Our team of experts brings a wealth of experience and insights to the table, and we are confident that our strategic investments will empower MSPs and MSSPs to reach new heights. With a focus on innovation, growth, and excellence, CyberNova is poised to drive change and shape the future of the managed services market. Join us as we pioneer a new era in managed services and…

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  • Jun 2016 Invested in CloudRunner 2.0
  • Dec 2015 Acquired iNSYNQ
  • Dec 2015 Acquired CloudRunner
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Capficiency is an emerging private equity firm that partners with founders and management teams to fuel growth. ​At Capficiency we help companies navigate change, tackle challenges, and capitalize on new opportunities to build stronger, more valuable businesses.

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  • Jan 2023 Acquired ProvisionPoint Limited
  • Nov 2021 Acquired KWizCom Corporation
  • Feb 2018 Invested in Appficiency Inc.
Lighthouse Equity Partners is a venture founded by Penn alum and ex-Bridgewater Associates operating executive George Nanos. George brings 20 years of expertise in technology, product development, financial services, and capital markets along with deep venture capital, private equity, and debt networks. Currently targeting industries where technology can differentiate product or optimize operations, Lighthouse Equity Partners is seeking to source and close on a deal in the next 9-12 months.

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Cannabis Cultivator
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Stamford Real Estate Portfolio
  • Aug 2023 Acquired High End Clothing Boutique
Founded in 2022, Scooter Partners LLC (SCOOTER) is an investment and advisory firm primarily focused on helping U.S. based start-ups and lower middle market companies succeed and grow. SCOOTER has the experience, expertise, creativity, and resources to provide sound guidance, help solve problems, and furnish smart solutions for opportunities that other investors may deem unappealing due to their smaller size, complexity, or difficulty. We are flexible in our approach to making an investment, providing advice, or helping raise capital so that it best fits the needs of all parties involved. 

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  • Jan 2025 Acquired Mid-Michigan Canvas & Awning
  • Dec 2024 Acquired Royal Oak Birmingham Awning Company
  • May 2024 Acquired Belle Isle Awning Company

Rockaway Securities

3 Total Closed Deals
Rockaway Securities is a privately-held boutique investment company. We aim to invest in both public and private securities, such as the investment in quality stocks, the acquisition of small-businesses, financing startup companies, leading commercial real estate ventures, and more. Rockaway will raise the investment capital, and in some cases, the debt financing, to acquire ownership stakes in private security offerings. ​Rockaway seeks to find valuable investment opportunities that their investors will see great returns and meaningful asset value over the ownership term of the…

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  • Nov 2022 Acquired Winslow Storage
  • Jul 2022 Invested in Bulwark Risk Management
  • Feb 2018 Acquired Express Waste Removal

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Payment Processors 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 Payment Processors Independent Sponsors?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Payment Processors Independent Sponsors is $3M-$17M, with a core EBITDA range of $700K-$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 Financial Services experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

Relevant Financial Services 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 598 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Financial Services.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on Financial Services?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Payment Processors Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Financial Services, 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 Financial Services?

When comparing Independent Sponsors with experience in Financial Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 598 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Payment Processors 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 Payment Processors Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.


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