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Railroads Holding Companies

278

Active Firms

6,982

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$900K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range


California 14%
Florida 13%
Texas 10%
New York 6%
New Jersey 4%

Focus: Long-Term Ownership | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Buy & Hold

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Glencoe Diversified Holdings owns and operates 7+ operating businesses across diverse industries (Chemicals, Insurance, Manufacturing, Energy, Childcare, etc.). Actively acquiring bolt-ons and strategic acquisitions for existing platforms, as well as expanding into new sectors.

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  • Dec 2012 Acquired Arrow Energy Services
  • Dec 2012 Acquired Encore Rehabilitation Services
  • Nov 2011 Acquired Budco Holdings, Inc.
  • Dec 2010 Acquired Campbell Grinder Company

Kamylon Capital

11 Total Closed Deals
Kamylon Capital is a Managerial Holding Company that invests in and provides ownership transition solutions to LargeLocal™ businesses. Typically family or entrepreneur-controlled and often owner-operated, LargeLocal™ businesses range from roughly $8 to $80 million in revenue and $1 to $8 million in free cash flow. These businesses usually demonstrate a strong competitive position in their local market or within a national or global market niche. Kamylon prides itself on its creativity, flexibility, and sensitivity in responding to each LargeLocal™ transaction consideration to ensure a…

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  • Apr 2016 Acquired Healthcare Transportation Provider
  • Jul 2015 Acquired Transformative Healthcare
  • Aug 2013 Acquired Tru-Fire
  • Jun 2012 Acquired Muzzy Products

Olympus Power

10 Total Closed Deals
Olympus Power, LLC is a privately held U.S. independent power company based in Morristown, NJ, which owns and manages power plants that sell electricity and thermal energy to utilities and industrial concerns. Our firm maintains full or partial equity interests in these projects in order to optimize these assets by better aligning interests. Our portfolio includes efficient gas-fired cogeneration facilities, renewables such as biomass, hydroelectric and wind-powered facilities, in addition to alternative technologies like our waste coal operations.The principals of Olympus previously grew…

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  • Aug 2023 Invested in Burney Forest Power
  • Aug 2023 Invested in Bay Shore Plant
  • Aug 2023 Invested in Cadillac Renewable
  • Aug 2023 Invested in Bridgewater Power

PE Management Group

10 Total Closed Deals
PE Management Group is a holding company 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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  • Aug 2023 Acquired BEACH HOUSE
  • Aug 2023 Acquired CannonBall
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Viewpoint Luxury Apartments
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Latitude 37 Apartments

Samsara Management

8 Total Closed Deals
Samsara Management is a Miami-based alternative asset management firm that invests in small and mid-sized companies, in the United States and Japan, through leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and growth equity investments. The company invests in a wide variety of industries and sectors that include real estate as well as educational services, retail, advertising, and recreational vehicles. Samsara has an investment strategy that is both prudent yet dynamic and works in close collaboration with the management team to develop significant operational and growth strategies.

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Apphive
  • Aug 2023 Acquired ALH Media
  • Aug 2023 Acquired MARWIN SPORTS
  • Aug 2023 Acquired TAGA Publishing

Delight Holdings

8 Total Closed Deals
About UsWe are business builders with experience investing, operating, and growing businesses. We are interested and have had success with both control and minority deals. We partner with excellent people to build strong and durable companies. We are long term oriented with the ability to own businesses for decades.

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  • Oct 2021 Invested in All Points North
  • May 2021 Acquired Wendy's Long Island Restaurants
  • Mar 2021 Acquired Wendy's Raleigh Restaurants
  • Jan 2020 Invested in NPC Holdings

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Gray Fox Strategic

8 Total Closed Deals
We have a holding company that owns and operates franchises in the southeast. We currently work with 5 different brands. We are continuing to grow these brands organically, but also looking to acquire businesses outside of franchising. We self-fund all of our acquisitions and we run each brand portfolio with our own internal teams.

Recent Transactions

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  • Dec 2022 Acquired Two Men And A Truck
  • Jul 2022 Acquired Smash My Trash
  • Jun 2022 Acquired Smash My Trash
  • Aug 2019 Acquired Two Men And A Truck

Linktia

7 Total Closed Deals
Our passion is to invest in mature mid-market enterprises, that can be transformed into significantly scalable businesses by adding, implementing or creating new business models through the use of Technology Innovation* while providing the right capital structure.

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
Abt Business Technologies LLC is a holding company that was established in 2007 to oversee several entities in various sectors including food, hospitality, renewable energy, convenience stores, digital solutions, and more.Abt Business Technologies has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, and has additional expansions on the horizon in the areas of food and hospitality. If you're looking for an opportunity to trade sweat equity for an ownership stake in a company with high brand recognition, we have some exciting opportunities in the works!We understand that each individual is…

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  • Aug 2021 Acquired Culver's Dubuque, IA
  • Aug 2017 Acquired Door Stop LLC
  • Aug 2016 Acquired Arrow Energy
  • Aug 2016 Acquired Culver's Sturgeon Bay, WI

3T Holdings, LLC

6 Total Closed Deals
3T Holdings, LLC 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.

Recent Transactions

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  • Jul 2019 Acquired Southwest Auto Tow
  • Jul 2019 Acquired Peak Auto Storage
  • Nov 2015 Acquired Alliyahs Towing
  • Jun 2015 Acquired Boulder Valley Towing

Tyton Holdings, Inc

6 Total Closed Deals
At Tyton Holdings we have established a portfolio of successful oilfield and energy companies. We are looking to grow in our current industries as well as expand to others.We are privately owned and headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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  • Jan 2025 Acquired Tyton Infrastructure
  • Jan 2023 Acquired Brothers Propane
  • Feb 2022 Acquired Big Ass Tanks
  • Jan 2022 Acquired Staxmatic

District Equity

5 Total Closed Deals
District Equity, LLC is an award-winning international investment firm that wholly owns or holds interests in businesses operating in private equity, engineering, defense, and real estate industries. Typically, we are the largest outside shareholder in our portfolio companies; as such, we are focused on long-term growth and a total return strategy.

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  • Aug 2023 Invested in Seneca Communities
  • Aug 2023 Invested in Azimuth
  • Aug 2023 Invested in WWC Global
  • Aug 2023 Invested in Talaera
INFOR Financial Group has a permanent capital base and decades of experience partnering with entrepreneurs at all stages to help facilitate recapitalizations, corporate carve-outs, management buyouts and entrepreneur or family succession. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide creative and flexible capital to our portfolio partners, and believe that part of our role as entrepreneurs supporting entrepreneurs is to partner with and support emerging companies as we help them to achieve their corporate goals.

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  • Feb 2024 Invested in Nuway Crushing Ltd.
  • Sep 2021 Invested in Local Line
  • Sep 2020 Invested in Strella Biotechnology
  • Oct 2018 Invested in Iconic Brewing Co.

AMD Ventures

5 Total Closed Deals
The principal of AMD Ventures, Angus Davis, founded and grew two technology companies to significant exits (B2B software company Tellme sold for $800 mm to Microsoft and Upserve, an SMB SaaS + fintech company sold to Lightspeed Commerce for $500 mm). Today my "day job" is investing in early-stage startups as a GP with a Silicon Valley VC fund (minority Seed and Series A deals). In my personal capacity, I joined Axial to explore opportunities to acquire lower middle-market businesses that are a good fit for my prior operating experiences through my self-funded HoldCo.While several…

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  • Nov 2021 Invested in Selfbook
  • Jul 2021 Invested in Lula
  • Feb 2020 Invested in Check
  • Oct 2009 Invested in Upserve

GLF Acquisitions

5 Total Closed Deals
Gold Leaf Farming owns and operates almond, pistachio, and date farms in California and Arizona. We hold traditional farming values in high regard: taking pride in quality operations, only buying farms we’d be happy to own forever, and staying grounded in values like hard work, responsibility, and integrity. As next-generation growers, we build upon that tradition with a focus on sustainability, responsible employment, and technology.

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  • Sep 2019 Acquired Rose Avenue - Opportunity Zone Development
  • Aug 2019 Acquired Claribel Road Orchards
  • Mar 2019 Acquired Brewer Road Organic
  • Mar 2018 Acquired Route 66 - Land Acquisitoin
At US Industrial Group, we acquire companies within the industrial sector, focusing mainly on manufacturing and distribution, often linked through vertical or horizontal integration. We believe that the success of a company is built on strong relationships—with our customers, employees, and vendors. We prioritize creating a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive, customers receive top-quality products and service, and vendors are treated as trusted partners. Our commitment to fostering these relationships is at the heart of our business strategy.We acquire…

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  • Oct 2023 Acquired Red Hawk Rifles
  • Jan 2022 Acquired Prazen Optics, Inc.
  • Jan 2021 Acquired R.S. Hoytt & Co.
  • Dec 2019 Acquired Monarch Bearing Co.

Verdo Capital

4 Total Closed Deals
Verdo was my grandfather. As a son and grandson of small business entrepreneurs, I have lived through the ups and downs of small business my entire life. I know what you are going through as a business owner thinking about how to transition out of your business. Just last year, I was sitting on your side of the table, with my father, selling our family business to a regional competitor.​There is a lot of uncertainty, emotion, and challenge to transitioning away from something you have worked so hard on over the years. I am here to ease that transition and partner with you, your team, and…

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  • May 2018 Acquired Machame Holdings, LLC
  • Oct 2017 Advised Valore, Inc. in its sale to Follett Higher Education
  • May 2017 Advised Newman & Holmes, Inc in its sale to Aubuchon Hardware, Inc.
  • Nov 2016 Advised SimpleTuition, Inc. on an investment from LendingTree, Inc.
Pendrell Corporation 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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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Onclave
  • Aug 2023 Acquired ERIDAN
  • Aug 2023 Acquired BioIntelliSense
  • Aug 2023 Acquired MAVENIR

Quinsig Capital

4 Total Closed Deals
Quinsig 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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  • Jan 2025 Acquired Cape Cod Plumbing & HVAC Business
  • Sep 2019 Acquired Diagnostic Testing Platform
  • Mar 2019 Acquired Healthcare Services Platform
  • Mar 2018 Acquired IT Services Platform
Medical Life Holdings develops and manages healthcare companies committed to making healthcare more efficient and valuable. The portfolio offers a combination of services necessary to drive value in the healthcare value chain.​Founded in 2007 by Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians, we believe patients deserve access to the right care, at the right time, and in the right place, and if accomplished, it will be the right price. We knew that being sick was scary and that each company we develop must be dedicated to providing care that creates peace of mind. Our teams of dedicated…

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired CRUCIALIST
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Crucialist Kidney Care
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Crucial Care

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Holding Companies in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Railroads Holding Companies 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 Holding Company 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 Railroads Holding Companies?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Railroads Holding Companies is $4M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $900K-$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.

How important is Industrials experience when evaluating Holding Companies?

Relevant Industrials 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 278 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Industrials.

Do all Holding Companies in this directory focus exclusively on Industrials?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Railroads Holding Companies directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Industrials, 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 Holding Companies with experience in Industrials?

When comparing Holding Companies with experience in Industrials, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 278 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Railroads Holding Companies?

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 Railroads Holding Companies directory, you can request information here.


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