Top Research & Consulting Services Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,470

Active Firms

33,374

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

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

FishCurrent Capital

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FishCurrent Capital is a private equity firm dedicated to redefining the landscape of private equity investments through a covenant-driven approach. The firm specializes in acquiring stable, cash-flowing legacy businesses, with a focus on honoring the founders' vision and ensuring sustainable growth. By employing a structured methodology, FishCurrent Capital modernizes operations and governance, utilizing their proprietary DominionTech operating system, Zatlas, to enhance data management and automate workflows. The firm also emphasizes integrity in acquisitions, employing strategies such as…

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Steel Knight Capital Partners

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Steel Knight Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling lower middle-market companies across software, tech-enabled services, and business services. Our team brings deep experience in private equity, M&A, and operational improvement, with a track record of executing and growing founder-led businesses. We seek majority control investments in recurring revenue or contracted service models, with $1–10mm in EBITDA, and partner closely with management teams to drive long-term value creation. Representative deals include vertical SaaS, outsourced IT, and…

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The Genesis Groupe LLC

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The Genesis Groupe is a strategic investment firm that specializes in energy, real assets, and long-term value creation. With a multi-industry platform, the company brings together technical, financial, and operational expertise to evaluate, execute, and manage opportunities across global markets. Leveraging strong ties to Africa, The Genesis Groupe offers import/export services, facilitating the movement of agricultural and other African products across continents. Additionally, the firm provides strategy and business consulting services, particularly supporting Ghana-based entrepreneurs,…

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Fairvest Ventures LLC

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I’m a strategic operator and investor focused on building high-growth service platforms in the restoration, roofing, and broader property services sectors. With hands-on experience launching and scaling service businesses from the ground up, I partner with owners to unlock value through operational excellence, disciplined capital deployment, and long-term revenue growth.My background spans founding and scaling service-oriented companies, structuring acquisition strategies, and building out sales, marketing, and operational infrastructure that drives recurring profitability. I bring a…

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Patriot Investment Partners LLC

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Patriot Investment Partners (PIP) is a Veteran owned and led private investment firm investing growth capital in companies that are generating at least $1M of annual free cash flow. The industries that we focus on are Consumer Products and Food & Beverage. Patriot Investment Partners and its team members are comprised of current and past military leaders, investors, consultants, entrepreneurs, and operators. Patriot Investment Partners will preserve the legacy of our portfolio companies and create long-term value and impact through proactive and hands-on leadership.

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L Squared

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Looking for $50m to $100m businesses for sale within the consumer product and or manufacturing space. Working with a private equity sponsor with $500m of fresh capital. Looking for companies with EBITDA anywhere from $5m to $45m

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Point Grey Investments

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Point Grey Investments is a private investment company seeking to acquire and grow one high-quality lower-middle-market business. We are focused on partnering with owners, founders, and family-held companies that have built durable businesses and are looking for the right long-term successor.Our approach is patient, hands-on, and partnership-oriented. We seek to preserve what has made the company successful, support existing management and employees, and provide capital, strategic focus, and operational resources to help the business continue growing through both organic initiatives and…

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1186 Capital

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We're a New York based acquisition group led by three partners, with committed equity and financing in place. We acquire and operate service businesses, focused primarily on gates and garage doors (install, service, and repair, residential and commercial), with broader interest across home and commercial services. Geography: NYC metro and five boroughs, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Target size: $1M to $1.5M EBITDA, though we'll look at adjacent opportunities outside that range. We sign NDAs and review financials quickly, close on realistic terms, and support a smooth owner…

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Topline Operators

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Topline Operators - Local Business InvestorsWe acquire established businesses from owners ready to transition out. Unlike corporate buyers, we focus on preserving what works—keeping good employees, maintaining company culture, and respecting the legacy you've built.We're especially interested in profitable local businesses where the owner is ready to retire, wants to reduce their involvement, or needs an exit strategy. Our straightforward approach means maximum transparency along the way and collaborative deal structures. We move quickly for the right opportunities and work with your…

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Denstone Capital

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Denstone Capital is an independent sponsor acquiring founder- and family-owned businesses with durable cash flow and established management teams. We target essential, cash-generating companies — from advanced manufacturing and defense to commercial and industrial services — with $2–10M EBITDA, in sectors where steady demand and operational discipline drive returns.Founded by a Navy fighter pilot and TS/SCI-cleared professional, Denstone brings the discipline, precision, and mission focus of military aviation to every acquisition. We back existing operators rather than replace them, and…

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Tortuga Growth Partners

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Tortuga Growth Partners is a New York-based private investment firm with committed capital (120mm) focused on investing in lower middle market companies.

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Skypeak Partners LLC

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Skypeak Partners has extensive experience in opportunistic growth debt and equity investments across diverse industries and geography.Our management team aims to identify investment targets in both the public and private markets that have the potential to become leaders in their respective industries.We have developed a winning strategy and core values that produce sustained results.

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Alopeke LLC

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Alopeke LLC is a Chicago-based holding company and advisor that acquires and grows established, cash-generative businesses generating $500K–$5M in EBITDA, primarily in consumer brands, niche retail, specialty distribution, and essential services. We partner closely with founders and teams during transitions, succession events, or periods of operational underinvestment, applying patient capital and disciplined, hands-on execution to professionalize operations, improve margins, optimize channels, and scale what already works. Focused on long-term value creation rather than financial…

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74 North Capital

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74 North Capital is a search fund 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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Copper Run Partners

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Copper Run Partners invests in founder-owned businesses with highly recurring, mission-critical service revenue characterized by strong customer retention, predictable cash flow, and opportunities for operational value creation.

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Triarch

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Triarch is a permanent home for exceptional businesses. We are a people-first holding company that acquires differentiated founder- or family-owned small businesses with big moats. We approach our investments with a long-term perspective and partner with owners who care deeply about the legacy of their business.

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The Alchemy Group

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The Alchemy Group (“Alchemy”) is a privately-held alternative asset management financial services, and acquisitions company. Alchemy specializes in corporate debt/equity, real estate debt/equity and infrastructure on a global basis. Many companies have great potential in terms of growth, but often, these businesses require some help to realize their potential. Alchemy offers that assistance in the form of private equity and capital investments. Our investments are focused on businesses that demonstrate a potential for growth primarily in the core sectors that we cover. Specifically, we…

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Five19 Holdings

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five19 Holdings goal is to partner with Canadian business owners on ownership transitions. We acquire established companies with up to $4 million in EBITDA in the manufacturing, distribution, and business services sectors. Our goal is to provide a seamless succession path while supporting management teams in scaling their businesses and building them into industry leaders.

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Main Street Acquisitions

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Main Street Acquisitions looks to continue and build upon the legacy of America's Main Street companies. We believe in protecting and growing the lifeblood of the American dream through acquiring and growing small to medium sized businesses.

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Brooklyn Capital Partners

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Brooklyn Capital Partners is a next-generation investment platform built by former Wall Street deal professionals with deep experience across deal structuring, principal investing, platform strategy, and operational advisory. Culture is rooted in institutional M&A and capital markets experience, with a macro-informed lens that guides sector selection, value creation strategy, and disciplined capital formation. We focus on businesses positioned to benefit from long-term structur

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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.

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 Research & Consulting Services 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 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 1,470 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in 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.

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 1,470 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 Research & Consulting Services Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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