Top Payment Processors Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

598

Active Firms

11,511

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$17M

Core Revenue Range

$700K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 12%

Texas 11%

New York 7%

Pennsylvania 4%

Key Attributes

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

Zeal

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Based in Chicago, Zeal (workwithzeal.com) is run by a team of former technology sales, marketing & operational professionals. The company invests in great businesses ranging from $3-$20 million in revenue and with net margins of 15% or more. Our aim is to bring long-term growth through streamlining and transforming sales & marketing efforts.We do not seek to flip businesses. We own for the long-term and provide business owners with a way to preserve their legacy and continue to improve employees livelihoods. Zeal leverages its management and operational background to bring real value that…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

National Security Capital

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National Security Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in, supporting, and advancing the defense industrial base and its mission, where its principals have enacted over $10 billion in transaction value. Our team includes investors in the market, former senior military officials, and defense market leaders. We believe the team, expertise, and the resources we will bring to businesses is unparalleled and represents compelling value. National Security Capital is supported by a consortium of investors, including family offices.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Blue Ridge Growth Partners

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Blue Ridge Growth Partners is an independent sponsor that invests in U.S. lower middle market companies. BRGP focuses on opportunities with established family and founder-owned companies with strong management teams and considerable operating history.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Oakwood Ventures

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Oakwood Ventures is a independent sponsor 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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Newflow Partners

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Newflow 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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This member has no reported closed transactions.

White Stone LLC

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White Stone is an LLC serving as an acquiring independent sponsor. To date, the entity has made one acquisition in the commercial services vertical. Most recently, we have exited the first business with a sale to a partner and are looking for another deal with more size and scale, preferably in the industrials space. White Stone’s members are experienced and highly skilled in M&A and have a tried and true deal process - from origination through close. We look forward to joining the Axial platform.

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Valve Capital Partners

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Founded by US Army veterans, Value Capital Partners has a fresh approach with new and innovative financial ideas that will not be found at all investment companies in the United States. VCP likes to think “out-of-the-box” and we measure ourselves not only by what we do, but how we do it. One of our goals is to begin to build a trust with our clients with a positive outlook. We believe in asking the hard questions, being financially engaged, and becoming a Partner with you in the near future.

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Socium Capital

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Socium Capital is a Toronto-based private investment firm built on the foundation of partnership, integrity and trust.We’re focused on investing into exceptional private businesses across North America. We use our capital, operational expertise and extensive networks to accelerate growth and drive value over the long-term.We are committed to the continued success of the business, culture, well-being of employees and safeguarding the legacy that has been crafted over the years.We acquire businesses with an EBITDA of $1 - $10 million.

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Autokatalyst, LLC

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Autokatalyst is a New York-based digital transformation and technology enablement firm, focused on making control investments in digitally-native businesses (SaaS, tech-enabled services, business process automation firms) and businesses in traditionally non-digital industries where it has identified opportunities for specialized process automation technologies to generate significant value creation and growth acceleration.Uniquely situated as value-add investors, we combine capital investment with a bottom-up approach of applying transformative technologies across a firm. Our experience spans…

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Hogan Holdings

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Hogan Holdings is a Marine founded independent sponsor actively looking to acquire small businesses in Middle TN. The intent is to buy, grow, and hold companies for the long term with me as the initial owner / operator. Search focus is on B2B dirty businesses as the priority and maintain open to the right deal. Our goal is to create jobs, opportunity, and generational wealth starting locally in Middle TN.

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Cameron Partners LLC

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This is a fundless sponsor / independent sponsor. We are targeting profitable businesses that could form the platform business of a bolt on accretive acquisition strategy. We are a newly formed entity. I have experience delivering LOIs and have relationships with the investment banking and financing community, in addition to legal counsel relationships that could paper a transaction. We have colleagues and personal relationships that have deep experience in private equity and search funds. My partner has worked in the consumer space in e-commerce retail, as well as in large, global…

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Tremont Hill Partners

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We partner with owners who are planning for their future. Whether an owner is interested in retiring and selling their business outright or spending less time in their day to day role while seeking a liquidity event – to anywhere in between – we are flexible in our approach. What we are committed to is continuing the owner's legacy and helping the business they started continue to grow.Our team has significant experience as both operators and investors. We have successfully founded multiple companies, bought businesses, and sold businesses. We have worked across industries as CEOs,…

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NextStage Capital Inc.

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NextStage Capital is an independent sponsor of lower middle market deals in the $1-5mm EBITDA range. We focus on full change of control situations, growth between +/- 25% annually, corporate entities within North America, teams that can be fully remote, and business models that are fully digital.

Recent Transactions

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YouNite Media

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YouNite Media is a Hispanic owned media company whose fund is focused on increasing the quantity of minority owned and operated firms for the advertising market.

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Oceans Equity, LLC

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Josh leads the Oceans Equity investment committee and oversees operations at the firm. Collaborating with key stakeholders, executives, and board members, Josh formulates growth strategies and objectives for each investment.With nearly 20 years of investing and M&A advisory experience, Josh has developed the ability to foresee challenges that small businesses face as they progress along their growth trajectory. He leverages his expertise to optimize capital structures, allocate resources, recruit executives, and establish efficient organizational infrastructures. Josh also possesses a core…

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Brown Street Capital

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Brown Street Capital is a private investment firm focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the U.S. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth.

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Viento Capital

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Viento Capital is a lower middle market, operationally focused independent sponsor firm.We are focused on investing in established businesses with demonstrable expertise and sustainable competitive positions in the Consumer, Retail, Manufacturing, Specialty Distribution and Business Services sectors.Our preferred strategy is to make control investments in the lower segment of the middle market ($1M to $10M of EBITDA) with an emphasis in improving margins through the application of transformational technologies, product or service enhancements, geographic expansion and/or accretive…

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Belay International Corporation

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Belay Associates is a financial sponsor that provides operational and strategic guidance to its network of partner companies.Our team of seasoned operators, industry thought leaders, and successful entrepreneurs, strives to build great companies that improve the lives of their customers and the communities where they operate.We believe that helping others succeed helps us all succeed.

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FF Strategic Holdings

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FF Strategic Holdings is an independent sponsor focused on lower middle marketcompanies between $50k-$500k EBITDA. We are targeting owners looking for full exitliquidity

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Ignyte Labs

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We are a new age investor combining capital and operating experience to help founders who are looking to transition from their business. Unlike traditional funds we fully commit our time and effort in continuing to scale the business just like the exiting founder would have.

Recent Transactions

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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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