Top Research & Consulting Services Private Equity Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

378

Active Firms

18,682

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$800K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 11%

Texas 10%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Godspeed Capital

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Godspeed is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Washington, DC and focused onorganic and acquisition growth strategies in the lower middle-market Defense and Governmentservices, solutions, and technology sectors. Godspeed’s objective is to partner with businesses that have reached an inflection point in their trajectory. By teaming with management, Godspeed is able to drive outsized growth and value creation through strategic initiatives, operating improvements, technology investments, and add-on acquisitions. Godspeed’s investment team performs as a strategic partner,…

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Atlantic Street Capital

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Atlantic Street Capital is an operationally focused private equity firm that partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to foster growth and success in lower middle market businesses. The firm employs a unique model that emphasizes collaboration with business owners who have successfully built their companies and are seeking operational and capital support to elevate their business to the next level. By dedicating more resources to fewer investments and leveraging significant operating experience, Atlantic Street Capital helps businesses accelerate growth, benefiting management,…

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CW Industrials

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CW Industrials is a lower middle-market investment firm focused on acquiring and growing industrial businesses. With a portfolio of 25+ platform companies and 25+ add-on acquisitions, CW targets businesses in the manufacturing and industrial services sectors. The firm takes a long-term, operationally focused approach, with an emphasis on building high-quality, durable companies in the Midwest and surrounding regions.

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Blue Highway Capital

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Blue Highway Capital is a U.S. based investment firm growing small middle market companies nationally, with a focus on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We provide $3-12M of growth capital to primarily rural businesses that are at an inflection point. Our firm’s name refers to the backroads on traditional maps and atlases, which were drawn in blue. Providing capital is just a starting point for how we can assist in achieving your vision. Our principals draw from a wealth of sector expertise, personal networks and investment experience to help companies develop growth…

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Leavitt Equity Partners

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Leavitt Equity Partners is a value-add private equity firm specializing in the healthcare sector. Founded in 2014 by Michael Leavitt, the firm leverages its deep healthcare expertise and extensive network to support portfolio companies in navigating the complex healthcare landscape. With $600 million in capital, primarily sourced from strategic healthcare partners, Leavitt Equity Partners focuses on value-based healthcare investments. The firm targets key growth areas driven by demographic shifts, policy reforms, and technological advancements. Their portfolio includes companies like Care…

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PFM Capital

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Private Equity firm based in Regina, investing in business across Western Canada ranging from EBITDA of $2.0M to $10.0M. Looking for businesses with strong management teams and management looking to invest alongside, within industries with strong sectoral tailwinds.

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Alterna Capital Partners

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Private equity private credit investor - total transaction today 5 billion plus. Invest in industrial companies, with a focus on transportation and energy assets. Target size 5-10m of ebitda, US centric.

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Crosslantic Capital

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Institutionally backed private equity firm investing in lower middle market companies across the United States and Europe, with a focus on helping traditional businesses grow through technology, operational expertise, and international expansion.

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Worklyn Partners

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Worklyn Partners is an investing & operating company executing a multi-acquisition “rollup” strategy in the cybersecurity & IT services market; We make control investments in profitable lower and mid market businesses ($5M-$30M total enterprise value).

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Tayeh Capital Group

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Tayeh Capital Group (TCG) is a relationship-based private equity firm founded by Dave Tayeh and Jay Alix, who bring decades of experience in private equity and business innovation. TCG focuses on partnering with founders and management teams of family-owned, rapidly growing companies in the middle market, particularly in the business services sectors. With strategically located offices in New York, Detroit, and Los Angeles, TCG aims to create enduring value and a legacy of impact through collaboration, complementary expertise, and disciplined execution. The firm is committed to delivering…

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2717 Partners

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2717 Partners, LP is a limited partnership with a focus on private equity investments, particularly in the technology and healthcare sectors. The firm operates from two primary locations in San Francisco, California, and Greenwich, Connecticut. With a strategic approach towards growth-oriented companies, 2717 Partners has built a robust portfolio comprising 14 companies. As of 2025, the firm employs approximately 150 staff members, reflecting its significant presence in the private equity landscape. The company is committed to fostering innovation and growth within its investment sectors.

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Fairtree

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Fairtree is a $10B AUM global investment manager that specializes in managing both alternative and long-only investment portfolios across global asset classes. Fairtree's expertise extends to private equity, venture capital and operational real estate investments across multiple geographies. The firm is committed to building strong, transparent relationships with its stakeholders, ensuring a comprehensive approach to investment management.

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Aspen Trail Capital

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Aspen Trail Capital is a permanent-capital holding company founded by two longtime partners with deep transaction experience - over $50bn in M&A executed across their careers. We acquire and hold established, founder-owned businesses in the lower-middle market for the long-term, with a focus on essential, service led companies with recurring revenue. We focus on preserving the values, cultures and teams of the businesses we partner with.

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Infinedi Partners LP

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Infinedi is a private equity firm dedicated to forming innovative partnerships with founder-owned businesses and financial entrepreneurs in the Intelligence Industries. With a focus on long-term investments, Infinedi manages $485 million in AUM and has completed eight investments.

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Crest Rock Partners

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Crest Rock Partners is a Denver-based private equity firm specializing in investments in the lower middle market, particularly in software, technology, and services sectors. The firm is known for its strategic growth investments and partnerships, leveraging over 30 years of collective investment and operational experience. Crest Rock Partners focuses on control-oriented investments, targeting businesses with significant growth potential. With a portfolio of over 60 companies, the firm emphasizes transformational capital and operational expertise to build companies that set new industry…

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Cembra Holdings

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Cembra is a permanent capital holding company headquartered in Dallas, TX. Cembra is dedicated to acquiring and operating niche, market-leading businesses and supporting their continued growth over decades. The firm was built on the belief that the most enduring companies are developed through long-term ownership, operational focus, and patient capital. Cembra provides founders with a permanent home for the businesses they care deeply about. Cembra is backed by an exceptional group of investors and has a committed pool of equity capital. Cembra is focused on acquiring high quality…

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Breck Partners

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Breck Partners is a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on making control investments in lower middle-market industrial companies with clear opportunities for significant equity value creation. Revenue: $75-250M Equity Checks: $20-40M Enterprise Value: $40-100M

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Antarctica Capital

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Antarctica Capital, LLC, an international private equity firm headquartered in New York. Antarctica’s investment focus is on private markets, infrastructure and real assets within our target sectors and the creation of permanent capital vehicles to leverage this investment focus. Antarctica’s long-term capital and sourcing model, in conjunction with its vertically integrated asset management and investment platforms, uniquely positions the firm to structure transactions that maximize long-term value for both investors and portfolio companies.

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MKH Capital Partners

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MKH Capital Partners is a private equity firm that targets investment opportunities across a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, communications, education, energy, and consumer markets. The firm is composed of a team of experienced professionals with backgrounds in private equity and investment analysis. They focus on identifying and capitalizing on strategic investment opportunities, leveraging their expertise to drive growth and value in their portfolio companies. MKH Capital Partners is committed to fostering strong partnerships and delivering sustainable results for…

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Argyle Capital Partners Management Inc.

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Argyle Capital is a Canadian private equity firm that specializes in investing in mature, family-owned businesses to facilitate growth and succession planning. The firm focuses on stable industries with long-term demand and targets lower-middle market companies. Argyle Capital partners with experienced management teams to drive operational excellence and long-term growth, primarily investing in businesses based in Canada, with selective opportunities in the United States. They prioritize companies with consistent, sustainable free cash flow generation and aim to achieve above-market returns…

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Firms in the Research & Consulting Services Private Equity 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.

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 Private Equity Funds is $3M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $800K-$4M. 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 378 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 Private Equity Funds 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 Private Equity Funds with experience in Business Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 378 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 Private Equity Funds directory, you can request information here.

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