Top Real Estate Operating Companies Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

705

Active Firms

22,338

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 12%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Drew Sabia

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Private equity investor with deep lower middle market experience across acquisitions, financing, and value creation. Led over $150 million of platform and add-on investments and participated in all stages of the investment lifecycle. Seeking to partner with business owners on a thoughtful transition and long-term growth strategy.

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Brookspan

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Brookspan brings capital and expertise to partner with owners and developers to unlock value in complex real estate situations. We also acquire and invest in real estate and construction-related operating businesses, with current focus on specialty building products distribution in cabinetry, millwork, doors, windows, tile, sanitary, hardware, flooring, and wall surfaces across the U.S. Northeast. Our team brings institutional financial experience from a $1.4 billion real estate platform and the operational turnaround of a $1.3 billion construction company, supported by long-term strategic…

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SMG Partners

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SMG Partners seeks to acquire a platform company having evaluated several businesses across food & beverage, wellness, commercial services, and home services industries. We lean on our prior experience in private equity and as an operating partners to bring capital into small businesses.

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Crescent

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We operate a holding company looking to acquire a business with the following target profile:- Revenue: $10M–$75M- EBITDA: $2M–$10M- Growth rate: 10%+ YoY- Industry: Business services, including: Industrial manufacturing and service (electric motor maintenance and repair)Insurance adjusters (public adjusters)Data center infrastructure support (power, cooling, cleaning)⁠Landscaping & property maintenance (recreation & infrastructure, commercial, residential)Death services (Funeral Homes, alternative Burials)Healthcare services (elder care facilities)⁠Yacht managementPet care…

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Sarco Capital

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We are an operator-led investment group focused on manufacturing, logistics, and waste management businesses. With deep hands-on industrial experience, we specialize in identifying operational improvements and driving EBITDA growth through efficiency gains and scalable processes.We are prepared to move quickly on the right opportunities and pride ourselves on transparent communication and reliable execution. We look to partner with owners to ensure smooth transitions while unlocking long-term value.

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Inspira Fund

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Inspira Fund is a private investment studio and family office that focuses on building creative businesses. Operating as a venture studio, it provides shared services to its portfolio companies, including finance, HR, brand development, technology, and reputation management. This approach supports the rapid growth of its investments, fostering innovation and connection within its business ecosystem.

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RBI Partners

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RBI Partners is an Edmonton-based independent sponsor acquiring founder-owned businesses in Western Canada with $2–5M EBITDA across industrial supply, industrial services, business services, and recurring revenue sectors. I step in as operator post-close — no management team install. My background is a decade as operating CFO across a software exit and industrial distribution. We structure deals through a GP/LP vehicle with Alberta family office and HNW capital. We close what we say we will.

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YGLS Holdings

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YGLS Holdings is a holding Company that invests in small and medium sized businesses.The company employs a thematic investment approach, seeking to invest and buildexceptional businesses that can compound value over long periods of time. YGLS ismanaged by Yotam Stanger, a seasoned investor with over a decade of experience inprivate equity and financial services.

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Eighteen Grove

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About Eighteen GroveEighteen Grove is a private investment firm focused on partnering with family and founder-owned businesses across Facility Services, Residential Services, Business Services, Insurance Services Specialty Distribution, Health & Fitness, and Multi-Site Franchisees. We target companies generating between $1 million and $10 million in EBITDA — businesses with strong foundations, committed teams, loyal customers, and meaningful growth potential.We believe that the best businesses are often built quietly, over decades, by owners who prioritize their people and their craft.…

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SMJ Partners

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General Manager with 12 years experience building and scaling businesses in technology, education, economic development, and healthcare. Background in management consulting. Neuroscience PhD.Seeking to acquire aligned businesses where technology can drive growth or operational efficiencies. Partner to owners and founders seeking to safeguard and build upon their legacy.

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Good Earth Inc

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Independent sponsor with expertise in energy, infrastructure and real assets. Executed over $500m+ in M&A and project finance on the buy side. Have extensive experience in acquiring businesses and positioning investments for successful exits.

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Dane Equity

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Our fund primarily invests in government-subsidized housing, primarily in the Chicago market. We believe we are able to achieve outsized market returns for our fund and LPs while maintaining limited risk exposure due to the nature of guaranteed rent payments. We are currently looking to make acquisitions in alternate verticals in the B2B space.Josh Marass, GP at Dane Equity, has over 7 years experience of in purchasing, managing, and owning Section 8 rental properties in Chicago and achieving outsized market returns. He built a team of local experts in the Chicago market to handle all aspects…

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Intermountain Succession Capital

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Independent sponsor focused on acquiring high-quality, asset-light service businesses in the U.S. with durable, recurring or highly repeat revenue. Targeting companies with $3–10M of EBITDA in niche, non-cyclical industries where operational discipline and thoughtful growth can drive strong risk-adjusted returns.Primary areas of interest include recurring service models such as pest control, fire and life safety, HVAC services, environmental testing, and other mission-critical B2B or B2G services. Preference for businesses with strong customer retention, clean financials, and a capable…

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Open Equity Partners

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Established in 2019, Open Equity Partners is a boutique private equity firm based in Vancouver, Canada. We began by looking to purchase a business from an owner seeking to retire and sell their entire stake or a portion of it. In 2021, OEP made its first investment by acquiring Northern Computer - one of the largest independent IT Managed Service Partners (MSPs) in Western Canada. Open Equity Partners puts a tremendous amount of value on getting to know the people who make the businesses we evaluate successful. In addition to looking for strong teams, OEP uses a variety of other criteria to…

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Areté Capital Partners

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Areté Capital Partners is an investment firm which seeks to partner with founder-owned companies from $2-10M of EBITDA looking to continue building the founder's legacy to become a leading brand within a particular industry.

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Vidor Investments

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I'm the principal of Vidor Investments, a Minnesota-based firm through which I acquire and hold lower-middle-market businesses using my own capital. Having previously helped build and sell a family-owned company, I invest as a long-term owner. I'm looking for profitable service businesses with $500K+ EBITDA, recurring revenue, low customer concentration, and management in place, ideally where an operating partner stays on to run day-to-day. Self-funded with no financing contingency, flexible on structure, and able to move quickly. Open nationwide.

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Harbor Legacy Group

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Harbor Legacy Group is a small business investment firm focused on acquiring and operating one exceptional, owner-led company for the long term. We partner directly with business owners who care deeply about their employees, customers, and community and are seeking a thoughtful transition rather than a quick exit.Our focus is on stable, essential service businesses with strong fundamentals, recurring demand, and opportunities for steady, sustainable growth. Post-acquisition, we prioritize continuity, preserving company culture, and investing in people, systems, and customer relationships to…

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Nuris Capital Group

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Nuris Capital Group is a private investment holding company dedicated to long-term value creation through strategic investments. With a focus on international business development, the company seeks to leverage opportunities in real assets to enhance its investment portfolio. Nuris Capital Group aims to strategically position itself in the global market, ensuring sustainable growth and value for its stakeholders.

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USBC Capital LLC

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USBC Capital LLC is a Florida-based family office and investment group actively acquiring and financing lower middle-market businesses. We focus on revenue-generating companies with strong fundamentals across sectors like B2B services, logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, and healthcare. Our team has deep experience in capital structuring, investor relations, and deal origination. We offer both acquisition and flexible debt capital solutions, with recent activity across Florida and the Southeast.

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CGS Partners

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CGS Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring main street businesses in the Midwest. We engage with motivated business owners to facilitate private direct acquisitions, focusing on creating value and growth opportunities within our portfolio. With a strategic approach to investment, CGS Partners aims to foster business development and expansion in the region, leveraging expertise and resources to support and grow the companies we acquire.

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Firms in the Real Estate Operating Companies 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 Real Estate Operating Companies Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $600K-$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 Real Estate 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 705 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Real Estate.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Real Estate Operating Companies Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Real Estate, 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 Real Estate, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 705 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 Real Estate Operating Companies Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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