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

699

Active Firms

22,096

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$16M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 11%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Onyx Partners LLC

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I’m an operator-CEO and corporate builder with a track record driving growth and transformation in software and technology-enabled services. I partner with founders, boards, and investors to translate strategy into operating performance—improving client experience, strengthening execution, and expanding EBITDA.I’m using Axial to source and evaluate acquisition opportunities under an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) approach, backed by experienced private equity sponsors (or aligned capital) and structured with meaningful management equity.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sylvanite Capital, Inc.

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We are small family office that is seeking to deploy our own capital in the lower middle market. We seek to do majority and minority investments. We typically seek earnings of $500,000 or greater in the Western, Southwestern US.

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KASS Labs LLC

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KASS Labs focused on building and buying SMBs and digital businesses. Our team at KASS Labs has been building digital businesses since 2006 and launched a CPG brand in 2016. We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every company that is in our portfolio. Leveraging modern technology and marketing, we know how to create brands with a strong revenue and a focus on cash flow.

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workpolar

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Holdco focused on building targeted roll-up platforms in the Lower-Middle Market. Previously secured financing for ~$250m of Independent Sponsor M&A bids - Across Senior Debt, Mezz, Alternative, and Sale-Leaseback financing.

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Elmwood Group

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I run a family office backed vehicle called The Elmwood Group, which provides growth capital to best-in-class consumer and services business to turbocharge growth and allow founders to take chips off the table if desired.

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Zittel Advisors

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I lead Zittel Advisors, leveraging 20+ years in banking, credit risk and digital transformation to help businesses grow through analytics, operational efficiency and go‑to‑market strategies. I’m seeking lower‑middle‑market companies with asking prices up to $10 M and EBITDA/NOI of at least $1 M that require operational or technological modernization. My track record includes managing lending portfolios as large as $3 billion and spearheading AI‑driven digital transformations that delivered exponential growth in customer acquisition, product conversion, loan originations and…

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Lotus Peak Ventures

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We are a newly-launched independent sponsor where I bring over a decade of experience across the M&A lifecycle, including accounting (QoE, carveouts, and divestitures), investment banking/M&A advisory, and acquiring and operating small businesses.

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Prospera Capital

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Prospera Hills Capital "Prospera Capital" was founded on the belief that the best businesses are built when founders, operators, and investors work together as true partners.After years of investing in and working alongside founder-led companies, we saw firsthand that building a great business requires more than capital. It requires experienced leadership, aligned partners, and a shared commitment to growing the company thoughtfully over time.At Prospera Hills, we partner with founders and management teams who want to remain involved in building their companies while preparing for the next…

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Eterna Power Group

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Eterna Power Group is a permanent capital holding company focused on acquiring and growing essential electrical services businesses across the United States. We target companies operating in four core verticals: Testing and Maintenance, Engineering and Controls, Compliance and Safety, and Critical Power Systems. These are the disciplines that keep America's critical electrical infrastructure safe, reliable, and running.Our strategy is to acquire strong, founder-led businesses and hold them permanently. We have no fund lifecycle, no exit timeline, and no pressure to sell. Each company we…

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Flight Equity

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We are a well-capitalized partnership focused on acquiring high quality business services and core infrastructure assets. We both hold MBAs from Columbia Business School and possess over 20 years of combined experience in roles that have ranged from institutional private equity investing to public company leadership. Our goal is to seek investment opportunities that allow for both organic growth and value creation through follow-on acquisitions. As an investment group, we aim to evaluate opportunities with first principles thinking and do not dismiss assets due to the presence of an…

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Turner Mountain Holding Co.

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Turner Mountain Holding Co. is a privately held acquisition vehicle focused on acquiring and operating commercial and institutional service businesses in Central Virginia. We buy to move to active management and hold for the long term — not a fund cycle. Our principals have backgrounds in institutional finance and technology. We're looking for businesses with durable economics where an engaged owner-operator has built something real and where the right successor can run it better. We are well-capitalized for the right deal and patient.

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Shaw Ventures, Ltd

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We are a diversified group of companies with operations in 17 countries across Latin America and Europe, spanning industrials, logistics, financial services and consumer sectors. We are now establishing a U.S.-based private equity arm to pursue lower middle market acquisitions. We bring deep operational expertise, long-term capital, and the ability to add strategic value. We are focused on partnering with founders, family-owned businesses, and operators seeking succession or growth support.

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Capital Creek Investments

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Capital Creek Investments is an Aspen, Colorado based firm focused on real estate and related company investments. We have a diversified portfolio of investments.

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Integrity Growth Partners

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Founded in 2018, Integrity Growth Partners is a growth private equity firm focused on investing in high-growth software and tech-enabled services businesses led by exceptional management teams. As of September 2023, Integrity Growth Partners has over $550 million in assets under management across its fund and investment vehicles.We believe that the foundation for exceptional growth in any company starts with its team. We bring complementary strategic, operational, and financial resources to our portfolio companies.We partner with exceptional management teams to accelerate growth. We invest…

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Helium Capital

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Helium Capital is a buyout independent sponsor in Houston, Tx. We invest across industries in MRO Facilities & Industrial Field Services Companies with varying degrees of institutional infrastructure in place. The Helium team brings an average of 20 years per Managing Partner across disciplines of Finance, Operations, Talent, and Capital Raising. The team collectively have invested $400M+ across Venture, PE, and Real Estate encompassing 60+ operating companies. Helium Capital strives to create value through implementing, optimizing, and scaling the institutional infrastructure…

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SH Holdings Group

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SH Holdings is a diversified holding company with a dedicated focus on advising, buying, and building beautiful businesses. We care about special products, extraordinary customer service, and providing our businesses with the needs it deserves.

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First Quarter Capital

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First Quarter Capital is an entrepreneurial, private investment firm dedicated to identifying, acquiring, and operating profitable, enduring businesses. We focus on manufacturing and service companies in Western Canada, with a strong emphasis on the Energy industry. Our mission is to deliver a rewarding and reliable succession opportunity for owner-operators—one that respects their legacy and the years of dedication, care, and craftsmanship invested in building an exceptional business.

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TLM Capital Partners

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TLM Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in control or influential minority positions within lower-middle-market companies. Their investment strategy emphasizes innovation and market leadership, seeking special situations to maximize investment opportunities. The firm is led by operators with expertise in finance, product development, and corporate strategy, aiming to drive growth and value in their portfolio companies.

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Charollais Capital

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Active investor in growth stage, technology-driven companies, with a particular focus on security, fire and life safety related companies, commercial services, and other businesses with recurring revenues.

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Table Rock Group, LLC

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Table Rock Group, 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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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-$16M, 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 699 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 699 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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