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Railroads Search Funds

1,022

Active Firms

17,388

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range


California 13%
Florida 13%
Texas 10%
New York 8%
New Jersey 5%

Focus: Acquiring One Business | Capital Source: Investor-Backed or Self-Funded | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

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Luke Daniels

Actively Sourcing Deals
Current Role: Manager @ Deloitte Consulting; Owner of Premium CPG Company with $100K ARREducation: MBA Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Capital: Individual buyer with access to institutional capital Focus: Consumer Retail & E-Commerce; Manufacturing; ServicesCriteria: $100k - $1.5M EBITDA; stable historical margins; defensible moats and barriers to entry

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Highland Legacy Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Highland is an independent sponsor meets a family office. We are family men with backgrounds at McKinsey & Co, Deloitte Consulting, in family business and in academic roles.We offer a differentiated path forward for a seller and are dedicated to acquiring, managing and growing a single planform businesses for the long term. We are committed to delivering an exceptional long-term outcome for a seller, their employees and their customers. We see this as the only path forward for a successful investment.We can underwrite meaningful value for a seller who needs strong operators to step into…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Calusa Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Calusa Capital is a long term holding company looking to acquire a business with up to 4M in EBITDA, within a 3 hour drive of Toronto. We operate ourselves, and have long time horizons. This allows us to be flexible around structure. We intend to maintain, and build upon, a sellers legacy, which includes taking care of the people who got them there.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Rockland Heritage

Actively Sourcing Deals
Rockland Heritage is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring and operating a single high-quality business in the lower middle market. We target companies with $1–6M in EBITDA, strong recurring revenue, defensible market positions, and potential for long-term value creation through operational excellence and digital transformation.Our team combines deep experience in strategic planning, technology, and customer experience from senior roles in global companies such as Amadeus, Airbus, and Harvard-affiliated organizations. We bring hands-on leadership and a long-term…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

The Kyle Nicholson Co

Actively Sourcing Deals
Kyle Nicholson is a local, hands-on operator looking to acquire and grow a stable, differentiated business ($2 M–$20 M revenue, $500 K–$2 M EBITDA) in the Ohio Valley and Upper South, bringing a proven record of brand revitalization, data-driven operational improvements, and a deep commitment to employees, community, and long-term stewardship. Kyle began his career launching new products and business models at Procter & Gamble’s new-business incubator, where he built rural distribution networks in India and helped design the world’s lowest-cost washing machine for emerging…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Jason Styles

Actively Sourcing Deals
My investment criteria focus on overlooked, fragmented service businesses that are essential, recurring, and operationally complex. I look for mission-critical B2B services where downtime isn’t an option—think industrial maintenance, traffic control, or specialized logistics. I’m also drawn to compliance and regulation driven niches like testing, inspection, legal support, or healthcare back-office services, where demand is sticky and recurring by necessity. Many of these businesses are low-tech and process-heavy, making them ripe for modernization through better systems, automation, or…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Morgan Ericksen

Actively Sourcing Deals
Morgan has over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry with public and private companies; and a background in mechanical engineering. She has post-acquisition experience, scaling operations and revenue through sales expansion. Morgan is partnered with Novastone Capital Advisors, a Swiss firm that works with qualified investors and best-in-class entrepreneurs to acquire and grow privately held companies. NCA has closed 22 acquisitions and deployed over $400M since 2021.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Hudson Street Ventures

Actively Sourcing Deals
Hudson Street was founded by an entrepreneur like you. Our mission is to help small business owners by providing liquidity and the next generation of leadership. We bring (1) the capital to buy your business, (2) the expertise to efficiently close the deal, and (3) will gladly relocate to run your business full-time.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Liri Capital, LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
Liri Capital was founded to provide fair, flexible, and stable succession opportunities to small business owners looking to bring new energy into their business. For business owners looking to begin the next stage, Liri Capital offers a unique transition opportunity that is focused on the future, but grounded in history.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Dsquare ventures

Actively Sourcing Deals
Seasoned engineer and leader with over a decade of experience, building high-performing teams and driving organizational success for top fortune 50 companies. Now leveraging my analytical rigor, adaptability, and leadership skills to pursue entrepreneurship and business ownership with a focus on sustainable growth.Looking for manufacturing companies making >$500k SDE in US and Canada with a minimum of 10 employees.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

We help private businesses and their owners toward the end zone of a lasting legacy.You’re ready to enter a different arena, and want to pass the ball to talented professionals who will prioritize doing right by your team. We love engaging with business owners about the playbook they’ve written, the enterprise they’ve built, and learning how we can contribute to their lasting legacy.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Williamsburg Holdings

Actively Sourcing Deals
I've spent more than 17 years in medical device sales and commercial leadership, progressing from quota-carrying sales roles to building and leading national teams, managing multimillion-dollar partnerships with some of the country's largest health systems, and owning P&L responsibility across complex markets. Sales taught me the fundamentals I still rely on every day: how to earn trust, understand what a customer actually needs, and deliver on what you promise. Leadership taught me how to build teams and operations that do those things consistently, at scale.BUY BOX:– Location: Greater…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sunscape Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Sunscape Capital, LLC is a Charlotte, NC–based entity dedicated to acquiring and operating a lower-middle market or Main Street business in the Charlotte region. The entity is self-funded, ensuring a personal, long-term commitment to the success of the acquired company. Its mission is to partner with a retiring owner or founder, honoring the foundation they have built and carrying forward their legacy with care and integrity. By preserving the values, culture, and customer relationships established over time, Sunscape Capital seeks to provide continuity, stability, and growth while…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

London Johnson

Actively Sourcing Deals
I operate two companies, a consumer products company that sells LED lights in Dallas, TX and a 100 unit multifamily property in Tennessee. I am looking to acquire another company within the next twelve months.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Noah Weiss

Actively Sourcing Deals
I'm looking for a ~$500M - $1.5M SDE business within 2-3 hours of metro Denver. I have a background as a strategy consultant where I focused on private equity commercial diligence and post-acquisition go-to-market strategy. My target business has a solid foundation with low turnover and recurring revenue but growth has stagnated. This business provides a physical service to the local Denver market, allowing me to leverage my own track record of community relationship-building and people management. I am exploring businesses across industries.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sancte Opus

Actively Sourcing Deals
High-impact COO now actively seeking CEO mandates.I’ve spent my career in large, publicly traded global organizations (manufacturing, Utility, and medical devices) driving operational excellence at scale. I’ve led complex international operations, turned around underperforming sites, optimized global supply chains, and delivered measurable profitability improvements through rigorous cost leadership and process transformation; all while holding clear P&L accountability for the operations I ran. The results have been consistent: significant margin expansion, improved efficiency, and…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Terra Mar Search

Actively Sourcing Deals
Terra Mar Search is a committed-capital search fund focused on acquiring and operating a single lower middle market business in the Southeast United States. We partner with owners of essential-services businesses who are navigating ownership transitions and seeking a buyer who will invest in their people, honor what they've built, and drive the next chapter of growth. Backed by one of the premier micro-cap PE firms in the country, Terra Mar combines disciplined acquisition criteria with hands-on operational commitment, offering sellers a long-term partner rather than a financial transaction.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Daniel Kaiser

Actively Sourcing Deals
I am a self-funded searcher, likely using the SBA to finance the large majority of any purchase.I attended Pomona College, after which worked in finance in Menlo Park for a couple years. I then became an entrepreneur, moving to Bogota, Colombia and opening a casino. In 2015, I returned to the US and have been working at a Jewelry Importer as a Director of Operations since. It is no longer fun and am very excited about ETA.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Blue Haven Equity

Actively Sourcing Deals
Blue Haven Equity is a Boston-based sponsored search fund led by a former Navy officer and backed by experienced investors. We are focused on acquiring a marine or maritime services company with $2–8M EBITDA. Our investment criteria emphasize resilient recurring revenue, service-oriented models, and mission-critical operations in the maritime ecosystem. We bring long-term capital, operating experience, and a commitment to preserving legacy and supporting employees through the next phase of growth.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

IX Capital Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
About UsIX Capital Partners is dedicated to acquiring a single company operating in the residential & commercial services, IT managed services, or business-to-business specialty services industries. We are a partnership of talented entrepreneurs, accomplished business executives, and experienced investors with diverse skills and expertise. We are not a private equity firm and do not employ a "buy and flip" investment strategy or manage a broad portfolio of different companies. We do not believe that we can establish a meaningful partnership by only investing passively and not getting…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.


Frequently Asked Questions

How are Search Funds in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Railroads Search 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.

What information is included in each Search 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.

What company sizes are most common for Railroads Search Funds?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Railroads Search Funds is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 Search Funds?

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 1,022 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Industrials.

Do all Search Funds in this directory focus exclusively on Industrials?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Railroads Search Funds 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 Search Funds with experience in Industrials?

When comparing Search Funds with experience in Industrials, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,022 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Railroads Search 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 Railroads Search Funds directory, you can request information here.


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