Top Payment Processors Private Equity Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

Q: How are Private Equity Funds in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Payment Processors Private Equity 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.

Q: What information is included in each Private Equity Fund 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.

Q: What company sizes are most common for Payment Processors Private Equity Funds?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Payment Processors Private Equity Funds is $4M-$20M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$4M. 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.

Q: How important is Business Services experience when evaluating Private Equity Funds?

Relevant Business 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 208 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Business Services.

Q: Do all Private Equity Funds in this directory focus exclusively on Business Services?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Payment Processors Private Equity Funds directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Business Services, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

Q: How do I compare Private Equity Funds with experience in Business Services?

When comparing Private Equity Funds with experience in Business Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 208 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Q: How do I connect with Payment Processors Private Equity Funds?

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 Private Equity Funds directory, you can request information here .

208

Active Firms

11,417

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$20M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 11%

Texas 10%

New York 7%

Illinois 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Antarctica Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals

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Antarctica Capital, LLC, an international private equity firm headquartered in New York. Antarctica’s investment focus is on private markets, infrastructure and real assets within our target sectors and the creation of permanent capital vehicles to leverage this investment focus. Antarctica’s long-term capital and sourcing model, in conjunction with its vertically integrated asset management and investment platforms, uniquely positions the firm to structure transactions that maximize long-term value for both investors and portfolio companies.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Stirling Heights

Actively Sourcing Deals

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Stirling Heights is a holding company that acquires exceptional businesses and builds them to withstand the test of time. We care deeply about the companies we partner with and commit to preserve and advance their legacy, values, and people. Our structure enables us to nurture and grow our companies indefinitely, unfettered by short-term constraints.We have an experienced team with a proven track record of building businesses, and we are supported by committed capital from a select group of families and institutions who share our long-term vison. We are a lasting partner armed with…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sara Capital Partners

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Sara Capital Partners is an investment group focused on acquiring Midwest firms that are too small for traditional private equity (typically <$5m in EBITDA). We are operational focused and particularly interested in industries that qualify for QSBS tax treatment.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Author Capital Partners, LLC

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Author Capital is a private equity firm that empowers highly entrepreneurial family- and founder-led businesses with flexible capital, strategic advice, and long-term partnership.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

SCP & CO

69 Total Closed Deals

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SCP & CO is a Southeastern US based private investment firm focused on investing in lower middle market businesses where we can provide capital and strategic resources to accelerate growth and build stronger companies

Recent Transactions

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Apr 2014 Advised Pearce Services, Inc in its sale to Willcrest Partners
Dec 2012 Advised Harmony Healthcare on an investment from a Private Equity Investor
Dec 2012 Advised GBD Healthcare on an investment from a Revolving Line of Credit
Dec 2012 Advised Quality Lease Services in its sale to Rocaceia

Frontenac Company

46 Total Closed Deals

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Frontenac Company was founded in 1971 with the belief that people are the driving factor behind successful businesses. Nearly 20 years ago we developed a “CEO1ST Investing” strategy to partner with outstanding business leaders and together identify, acquire and build leading businesses. Our CEO1ST partners are leaders in their fields and provide strategic and operational insight to our portfolio companies.Together with our CEO1ST partners, we provide the capital, network and resources to enable our portfolio companies to respond to opportunities, grow and succeed.We focus on lower…

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Apr 2018 Acquired TPC Training
Sep 2017 Invested in Schlotterbeck & Foss
Aug 2017 Invested in Industrial Color Brands
May 2017 Invested in Colorado Timberline

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Cortec Group

27 Total Closed Deals

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Cortec Group is a private equity firm with ~40 years of experience working alongside founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams of leading middle-market companies in the U.S. and Canada.Our team shares decades of real-world business experience to help good companies grow and thrive. We collaborate with management to drive commercial success and operational excellence, generating attractive results for all stakeholders.

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Oct 2024 Acquired Duggal Visual Solutions
May 2023 Acquired NorthStar
Jan 2023 Acquired A1 Garage Door Service
Nov 2022 Acquired Four Seasons

Lineage Capital

27 Total Closed Deals

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A unique model—tailored to the needs of owner-managers.Lineage was founded on the core values of trust, respect, teamwork, and commitment—ideals that provide a foundation for our strong partner relationships. For business owners who share these values, the uncommon structure of a Lineage partnership can be a way to comfortably achieve short- and long-term business and personal objectives.For nearly two decades, we’ve partnered with owner-managers who desire liquidity while continuing to benefit from the future financial success of their business. Our investment model allows…

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Jun 2024 Invested in GIK Acoustics
Feb 2024 Invested in Flutterbee Education Group
Feb 2024 Invested in Quality Glass & Mirror
Oct 2023 Acquired Concept Agritek

Bregal Sagemount

24 Total Closed Deals

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See www.sagemount.com for full portfolio and further informationBregal Sagemount is focused on investing in and acquiring growth companies in the tech-enabled services and software spaces. We have a specific mission to back recurring-revenue businesses with strong unit economics that are propelled by strong sector tailwinds.We are investing out of our $2.6 billion Fund IV raised in 2022.We spend 100% of our time in the growth economy. We are domain experts in the investments we target. When we seek to have a meaningful conversation with a company, it is only after we have identified it as a…

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Aug 2022 Acquired BuildingLink
Aug 2022 Acquired Optima Partners
Aug 2022 Acquired Solo
Aug 2021 Acquired Allen Media Group

Trident Capital

22 Total Closed Deals

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Typical Equity Check Size: $10M - $50M Trident Capital is a venture capital and growth equity firm investing in Software, Services and Internet. Trident focuses on companies addressing the major technology challenges facing today's enterprise, including IT security, Healthcare IT, Cloud computing, and online and mobile customer interaction. The firm targets growth equity investments up to $50 million in rapidly growing companies, often as the first institutional investor. Trident also leads select venture investments based on its unique sector insight and expertise, founder and network…

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Jul 2013 Invested in Prolexic Technologies Inc
May 2013 Advised Solera Networks Inc in its sale to Blue Coat Systems Inc
Dec 2012 Invested in Fruition Partners Inc
Nov 2012 Advised Kayak Software Corporation in its sale to Priceline.com Incorporated

Performant Capital

21 Total Closed Deals

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Performant Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on majority control buyout investments in technology-driven companies. We acquire businesses across software, technology-enabled services, and data intelligence products and services. Our investments focus on businesses where our depth of investing and operating expertise can accelerate growth and drive outsized performance.Performant Capital typically invests in founder-owned businesses and prefers to be the first institutional capital. Software platforms typically have $3-10MM in ARR and tech-enabled services business…

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Jun 2025 Acquired Wine Suite
Apr 2025 Acquired EyeMD
Jan 2025 Acquired OrderPort
Sep 2024 Acquired Healthcare Process Consulting

Azalea Capital

21 Total Closed Deals

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Azalea Capital partners with entrepreneurs, management teams, and family-owned companies with revenues of at least $10 million. We provide growth capital, operating expertise, and industry experience to significantly enhance the long-term value of our investments. Azalea is a pro-active investor with a defined value creation strategy. In every investment, we partner with a proven industry executive to enhance our operationally focused approach. We invest in manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies in a variety of industries with a particular interest in the following…

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Nov 2017 Invested in Ark Naturals
May 2016 Invested in Jones Natural Chews
Mar 2016 Invested in ACL Airshop
Apr 2015 Invested in InTech Aerospace

Lafayette Capital Partners

20 Total Closed Deals

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Lafayette Mittelstand Capital is a privately held investment firm backed by its Partners and Institutions. Lafayette looks to make majority investments in companies in turnaround, restructuring and other special situations.We focus on companies with industry-leading market positions, strong brands or other unique, differentiating factors. Lafayette engages with private and family-owned businesses, subsidiaries of larger corporates and publicly listed companies. We like to look into acquiring companies with the following criteria - Sales between EUR 10 - 150m - Headquartered in Germany,…

Recent Transactions

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Jun 2024 Acquired MDEXX
Mar 2023 Acquired 4WHEELS
Feb 2023 Invested in Bischoff & Bischoff
Dec 2021 Acquired Dankwardt

Serent Capital

19 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 2008, Serent Capital is a leading lower-middle market private equity firm focused on investing in high growth service and technology businesses. Our operating model is distinct in its focus on business building. We strive to be an involved, value-added investor, capable of providing significant operational and strategic support to our portfolio company CEOs on the most critical issues that they face as their companies scale.Serent Capital’s ability to assist its companies is based on its principals’ experience as CEOs, strategic advisers, and Board Members, and a deep network…

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Apr 2015 Acquired Mercury Network
Mar 2015 Invested in Commissions, Inc.
Mar 2015 Invested in Compeat Restaurant Management Systems
Feb 2015 Acquired ICon Professional Services

Kingswood Capital Management LP

16 Total Closed Deals

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Kingswood Capital is a private investment firm primarily focused on businesses that are undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change. In addition to access to capital, we bring relevant industry relationships and a broad network of internal and external operating resources that can strengthen the business and enhance value. Based in Los Angeles, we are a cohesive team of senior professionals from industry leading private equity firms with a history of success. We have extensive experience with complex transactions and difficult situations, where we provide…

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May 2025 Invested in The Vitamin Shoppe
May 2025 Acquired OneX
Feb 2025 Invested in InfoTree Global Solutions
Nov 2024 Acquired Branding Iron

Corridor Capital

15 Total Closed Deals

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Corridor Capital is a committed fund providing more than just investment capital to US-based lower middle market companies. We believe we are the most actively engaged lower middle market private equity partner across strategy, operations and finance. Corridor is able to provide an exceptional level of support for our portfolio companies through the combined efforts of our seasoned investment and dedicated in-house operations teams.Through our collaborative, highly active approach, we work alongside management to build the infrastructure and processes necessary to ensure sustainable scalable…

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Mar 2021 Acquired World Wide Land Transfer
Mar 2021 Acquired Create & Cultivate
Dec 2020 Acquired CEO Warrior
Jan 2019 Acquired FMT Soultions

CVC Capital Partners

15 Total Closed Deals

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Global Private Equity and Growth Capital FirmCVC manages capital on behalf of over 300 institutional, governmental and private investors worldwide. Over the years, we have secured commitments of more than US$71 billion in funds from our investors (including CVC Credit Partners). The capital of our investors is committed for ten years or more to closed-end funds that we manage on their behalf.

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Aug 2017 Provided debt financing to Wastewater Specialities, LLC
Jun 2017 Provided debt financing to Shannon Specialty Floors, LLC
May 2017 Provided debt financing to TWMA
Jun 2016 Provided debt financing to The Legacy Companies

Solis Capital Partners

14 Total Closed Deals

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Solis Capital Partners is a leading lower middle-market private equity firm located in Southern California. The firm was founded in 2002 and employs a disciplined, fundamentals-based investment strategy that emphasizes partnership with exceptional leadership to pursue enterprise improvement, organizational transformation and growth. Solis generally targets software, business services, light manufacturing and value-added distribution opportunities in the Western United States. The firm will generally seek to invest $5 to $20 million in lower middle-market companies with enterprise values from…

Recent Transactions

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Jun 2023 Acquired eSkillz
Jul 2021 Acquired Premier Auto Supplies
Jan 2020 Acquired User Research International
Jan 2018 Acquired Eminess Technologies

Balmoral Funds, LLC

13 Total Closed Deals

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Balmoral is experienced in pursuing investment opportunities involving complex operational or financial challenges. We understand the significant commitment of time, resources, and professional turnaround experience required to unlock value within non-core, under-performing or distressed businesses. Accordingly, Balmoral helps creditors, workout groups, corporations with non-core assets, management teams seeking to buy businesses, ESOP trustees, receivers, company advisors and business-owners by providing equity infusions, acquiring non-core or challenged businesses, and/or recapitalizing…

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Aug 2020 Invested in Epsilyte
May 2019 Invested in KP Aviation
Mar 2019 Invested in Things Remembered
Mar 2019 Invested in Aero Interiors Company

Gridiron Capital

12 Total Closed Deals

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Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in branded consumer, B2B and B2C services, and niche industrial segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful…

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May 2016 Acquired Travel Nurse across America
Apr 2014 Acquired Counsel on Call
Apr 2013 Acquired Tokyo Joe’s
Mar 2013 Acquired Motion Recruitment Partners

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Firms in the Payment Processors Private Equity 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 Payment Processors Private Equity Funds is $4M-$20M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$4M. 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 Business 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 208 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Business Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Payment Processors Private Equity Funds directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Business 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 Private Equity Funds with experience in Business Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 208 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 Private Equity Funds directory, you can request information here.

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