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Explore 1,478 Research & Consulting Services Independent Sponsors that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Research & Consulting Services Independent Sponsors

1,478

Active Firms

33,556

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 13%
Texas 12%
California 11%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

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

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V Echelon Capital LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
V-Echelon seeks to acquire and run small services, fintech, or data companies. Rapid growth, financial distress, changes in control, and evolving markets can obscure value and create operational challenges. As operators, we specialize in navigating through times of change and disruption. Each investment we make is a bet on the company, the context, and our own involvement.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Moon Ridge Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Moon Ridge Capital invests in the lower middle market companies poised for their next phase of growth. We work with founders, business owners, and management teams seeking liquidity events or growth capital from new entrepreneurially-minded partners.Our partners have diverse backgrounds including investing, finance, and operations. With a hands-on approach, we provide support to professionalize and give management the tools they require to spearhead growth.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Meinert Growth Advisors

Actively Sourcing Deals
Meinert Growth Advisors is an independent sponsor acquiring profitable, owner-operated businesses in San Diego and Southern California with $1M to $5M of EBITDA.I am a former operating executive and California attorney with four exits as an operator and investor: Beta Bionics (IPO), Companion Medical (acquired by Medtronic), Steady Health (acquired by Carbon Health), and MaxCDN (acquired by StackPath). My background spans medtech, regulated healthcare services, and internet infrastructure, with hands-on experience in M&A execution, in-house legal, and FDA regulatory pathways. I buy to…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

GC2 Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
A private investment partnership formed to acquire founder-owned industrial businesses in Texas and Louisiana. We buy one company, improve it, add a limited number of acquisitions, and build a regional platform. We work directly with owners and their advisors, and we keep the name, the people and the customer relationships in place.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

L39 Equity

Actively Sourcing Deals
L39 Equity is a family office backed sponsor founded by an investment professional with experience in investment banking as well as principal investing. The firm is focused on lower middle market investments in select geographical areas across the United States.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Latyka Group

Actively Sourcing Deals
Latyka Group is a dynamic company specializing in logistics and trade, offering a wide array of services including business process outsourcing, nearshoring, and commercial printing. The company operates through its subsidiaries, each functioning autonomously to drive innovation and adhere to core values. Latyka Group is committed to providing integrated solutions that enhance agility and foster creativity, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Their focus on innovative thought processes and resilience positions them as a leader in their field, dedicated to delivering…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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FND Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
FND Partners is a long-term oriented investor acquiring cash-flowing, noncyclical critical service businesses and selectively backing high-growth platforms. Led by an operator with deep industrial and energy experience, we pair hands-on operational expertise with seasoned lower-middle-market M&A advisors. We offer flexible deal structures, thoughtful diligence, and a reputation for speed, certainty, and alignment with founders seeking liquidity or partnership.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Evergreen Company

Actively Sourcing Deals
Evergreen Private Finance is an asset management firm specializing in alternative real estate investments throughout the United States. The company is dedicated to developing, owning, and operating multifamily housing, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. With a focus on providing capital solutions to real estate developers, owners, and operators, Evergreen emphasizes strategic partnerships and experienced leadership to drive its investment strategies. The firm is committed to fostering a collaborative and creative environment, leveraging the expertise of knowledgeable entrepreneurs to…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Lumbridge Labs LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
Lumbridge Labs is a software development company dedicated to bridging the gap between theoretical potential and practical deployment. Specializing in scalable AI workflows and business tools, they focus on delivering software solutions that align with business needs. Their expertise lies in transforming complex theoretical concepts into real-world applications, ensuring that businesses can leverage AI and internal tools effectively. With a commitment to innovation and scalability, Lumbridge Labs serves as a pivotal partner for companies looking to enhance their operational capabilities…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Southeastern Capital Partners is a fund-less sponsor focused on acquiring and operating established businesses in the lower middle market, with a specific focus on opportunities with under $1.5MM in EBITDA. Geographic focus is Dallas and Denver metroplexes. The operator is committed to the success of each acquisition and will fund most of the equity. This hands-on approach allows deep investment in the operational improvement and long-term growth of the acquired businesses.This strategy offers a unique combination for sellers. It allows a smooth transition while ensuring a dedicated partner…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Tico Capital Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
Tico Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia that partners with lower middle-market companies throughout the U.S. We offer flexible capital solutions and work with businesses across a variety of sectors, including automotive, specialty manufacturing, value-added distribution, software, and business services. The team at Tico Capital has a wealth of experience, having completed or advised on over 200 transactions and deployed over $250 million of capital across previous investments. With a hands-on approach and a strong network of industry experts, we help our…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ursidae Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Ursidae Capital partners with founders and owners to acquire, steward, and build small and lower-middle-market businesses with $1–10M of EBITDA into enduring platforms. We are sector-flexible, focused on established operating businesses with durable economics — including industrial, services, healthcare, and multi-unit consumer concepts. Our investments are concentrated, our hold horizons are long, and our engagement with management teams is active.SectorsSector-flexible; industrial, services, healthcare, and multi-unit consumer & franchise conceptsGeographyUnited States, with a…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Maple Ridge Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Maple Ridge Capital is an independent sponsor led by experienced finance professionals with deep backgrounds in M&A, private equity, and operating roles. We focus on majority investments in tech-enabled and business services companies with $2–10 million of EBITDA. We work closely with incumbent leadership teams and bring a hands-on, collaborative approach—supported by a network of trusted operating advisors who’ve built and scaled businesses across our target sectors. Our flexible capital, strategic guidance, and operating support are tailored to help founders achieve long-term…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Waxman Venture Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
Welcome to the world of Waxman Ventures, where we redefine private equity and long term ownership. Our family has a history of acquiring vertically agnostic businesses and scaling them to international scale. Whether you’re a family-owned company or a solo operator – we have partnered and grown companies leveraging our unique experience building our own companies. We are not private equity; we are a family-run operating company that has scaled multiple companies to nine figures of revenue. We take an unconventional and contrarian approach to acquiring and building. Our companies run…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sundara Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
Sundara Partners is a private investment firm that focuses on special situations and distress. We acquire going concern businesses with $10-100 million in revenue, either via direct acquisition or the purchase of troubled credits. We tactfully improve the profitability, competitiveness, and strategic vision of our portfolio companies, rather than relying solely on financial leverage.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Kiki Falcon

Actively Sourcing Deals
Kiki Falcon is an independent sponsor acquiring a US B2B blue-collar services platforms.What we're looking for:EBITDA: $3–5M platform; $1–3M considered for add-onsSector: essential B2B services with recurring, re-occurring, or mandated revenue, serving commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal/government customers. Examples include water treatment and compliance services, environmental and route-based services (specialty waste, septic, liquid waste), and critical facility and equipment services — but we review any B2B services business that fits the revenue profile.Situation:…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Oak Rock Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Oak Rock Capital is a private investment firm which invests in middle market companies. Oak Rock Capital invests in North American companies and partners with talented management teams. We partner with management teams to build sustainable value in businesses in the long-term.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Emerald Water Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
I am Naishadh Sambrani, General Partner at Emerald Water Capital. We are a New York-based entrepreneurial private equity investor focused on founder-owned B2B service businesses built on parts and skilled labor, typically with $15m to $50m of revenue and $3m+ of EBITDA. I was previously an investor at Orion Group / Alpine Investors’ services-focused PE platform, where I helped evaluate, invest in, and grow 40+ lower middle-market B2B service investments.We bring operating experience and a flexible partnership approach. Our structures are tailored to the business and owner’s goals,…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Bear Creek Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
Bear Creek Partners is a private investment firm focused on buying founder and family-owned lower middle market businesses where we can partner with exception teams to achieve sustainable long-term results. Rob Clark (founder) spent the most recent portion of his career at Genstar Capital in San Francisco, leading new investments in services, software and industrials and managing an extensive cross-sector portfolio. During his tenure, Rob completed 12 platform investments and 100+ add-on acquisitions representing $10 billion of transaction value and over $3.5 billion of total equity.Our…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sulis is focused on building a portfolio based around the acquisition of majority stakes in a small number of founder led businesses that can grow through a partnership between Sulis and management. We leverage our contacts and expertise to give founders the tools to take their company to the next level.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.


Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Research & Consulting Services 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.

What information is included in each Independent Sponsor 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 Research & Consulting Services Independent Sponsors?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Research & Consulting Services Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$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.

How important is Business Services experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

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 1,478 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Business Services.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on Business Services?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Research & Consulting Services Independent Sponsors 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.

How do I compare Independent Sponsors with experience in Business Services?

When comparing Independent Sponsors with experience in Business Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,478 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Research & Consulting Services Independent Sponsors?

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 Research & Consulting Services Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.


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