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

Q: How are Private Equity Funds in this directory ordered?

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.

Q: What information is included in each Private Equity Fund 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.

Q: What company sizes are most common for Research & Consulting Services Private Equity Funds?

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.

Q: How important is Business Services experience when evaluating Private Equity Funds?

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.

Q: Do all Private Equity Funds in this directory focus exclusively on 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.

Q: How do I compare Private Equity Funds with experience in Business Services?

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.

Q: How do I connect with Research & Consulting Services Private Equity Funds?

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 .

378

Active Firms

18,648

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

Interlock Equity

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Interlock Equity is a private equity firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializing in investments within the knowledge economy. Established in 2021, the firm targets the lower middle-market segment, focusing on B2B and healthcare services. Interlock Equity partners with company leaders to foster people-centric cultures and support business growth. The firm has made strategic investments in companies such as Investor Group Services and Apply Digital, demonstrating its commitment to dynamic firms in the knowledge sector.

Recent Transactions

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Capital Alignment Partners

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Capital Alignment Partners is a private equity firm specializing in providing flexible debt and structured equity solutions to lower middle market companies. With headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, and an additional office in Des Moines, Iowa, the firm focuses on proprietary and relationship-based investments in business, healthcare, and industrial services. Their investment strategy is designed to spur growth in platform businesses with seasoned management teams, offering tailored capital for growth, recapitalizations, and consolidation strategies. Since its inception in 2009, Capital…

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Bluehenge Capital Partners

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Bluehenge Capital Partners is a leveraged Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) focused on delivering hybrid capital solutions—primarily structured debt and selectively equity—to lower middle-market businesses across the United States. The firm has grown through two SBIC funds totaling over $400 million in capital. Bluehenge emphasizes disciplined underwriting, downside protection, and strategic alignment with management teams, private equity sponsors, and other stakeholders. Its investment strategy is built around a flexible mix of unitranche, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and…

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Stirling Heights

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Stirling Heights is a holding company that acquires exceptional businesses and builds them to withstand the test of time. We care deeply about the companies we partner with and commit to preserve and advance their legacy, values, and people. Our structure enables us to nurture and grow our companies indefinitely, unfettered by short-term constraints.We have an experienced team with a proven track record of building businesses, and we are supported by committed capital from a select group of families and institutions who share our long-term vison. We are a lasting partner armed with…

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Sara Capital Partners

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Sara Capital Partners is an investment group focused on acquiring Midwest firms that are too small for traditional private equity (typically <$5m in EBITDA). We are operational focused and particularly interested in industries that qualify for QSBS tax treatment.

Recent Transactions

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Altura Capital

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Lower middle market private equity and private debt investment firm. Industries we invest in include business services, consumer goods, healthcare and specialty manufacturing. We provide equity (majority and minority) and mezzanine debt capital.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Aquitaine Capital

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We partner with founders and family-owned companies in their next stage of growth, taking businesses from good to great. We are not just flippers, consolidators, or cost-cutters. We want your business and your team to survive and thrive for the long run.

Recent Transactions

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EnTrust Global

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We are a $16 bn asset management firm with offices globally. We make investments across capital structure, with a focus on hybrid capital. We prefer businesses with an EV over $50 mn, though our sweet spot is anywhere from $200 mn to $500 mn.

Recent Transactions

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Author Capital Partners, LLC

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Author Capital is a private equity firm that empowers highly entrepreneurial family- and founder-led businesses with flexible capital, strategic advice, and long-term partnership.

Recent Transactions

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National Diversified Funding Corporation

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National Diversified Funding Corporation (NDFC) is a private investment firm that has been acquiring and partnering with businesses since 1969. We focus on lower middle market companies across a wide range of industries and are known for presenting fair, well structured offers that close.We approach transactions as growth partners rather than operators. Our typical model allows owners to take meaningful liquidity while continuing to lead the business and participate in the next phase of growth. Sellers remain responsible for day to day operations, while we support expansion through capital,…

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Broadcrest

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Broadcrest is an investment partnership based in Winter Park, Florida, founded in 2015 on the conviction that investment returns, over the long-term, mimic business performance. We invest in a concentrated portfolio of high-quality businesses and take a partnership approach towards their growth.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Liberty Partners Holdings

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Liberty Partners is an investment firm founded by entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating long-term value and shared economic success.We invest in search funds as well as direct majority investments with a focus on Healthcare, B2B Services, and Financial Services. Our purpose is to create great entrepreneurial stories by buying and building category leading businesses alongside operators and entrepreneurs.

Recent Transactions

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Meridia Services

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Meridia is a strategic acquirer of established service businesses, focusing on essential service sectors. The company provides capital, operating experience, and advanced technology to support the growth and development of these businesses. By integrating expertise and resources, Meridia aims to enhance the operational capabilities and market reach of its portfolio companies. This approach not only fosters business expansion but also ensures sustainable growth and improved performance in the competitive service industry.We are supported by permanent capital from the Valsef Group, a global…

Recent Transactions

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American Gridwork Partners

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American Gridwork Partners is an operator-led, permanent capital vehicle focused on acquiring and scaling profitable, family-owned American infrastructure businesses. The company specializes in mission-critical site development for hyperscale data centers and advanced manufacturing infrastructure, with expertise in earthwork, underground utility, and water/site infrastructure. Their operations span the fiber-optic, data, and electrical sectors, aiming to power the next generation of AI, electrification, data, and compute. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, American Gridwork Partners…

Recent Transactions

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SCP & CO

69 Total Closed Deals

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SCP & CO is a Southeastern US based private investment firm focused on investing in lower middle market businesses where we can provide capital and strategic resources to accelerate growth and build stronger companies

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Apr 2014 Advised Pearce Services, Inc in its sale to Willcrest Partners
Dec 2012 Advised Harmony Healthcare on an investment from a Private Equity Investor
Dec 2012 Advised GBD Healthcare on an investment from a Revolving Line of Credit
Dec 2012 Advised Quality Lease Services in its sale to Rocaceia

Frontenac Company

46 Total Closed Deals

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Frontenac Company was founded in 1971 with the belief that people are the driving factor behind successful businesses. Nearly 20 years ago we developed a “CEO1ST Investing” strategy to partner with outstanding business leaders and together identify, acquire and build leading businesses. Our CEO1ST partners are leaders in their fields and provide strategic and operational insight to our portfolio companies.Together with our CEO1ST partners, we provide the capital, network and resources to enable our portfolio companies to respond to opportunities, grow and succeed.We focus on lower…

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Apr 2018 Acquired TPC Training
Sep 2017 Invested in Schlotterbeck & Foss
Aug 2017 Invested in Industrial Color Brands
May 2017 Invested in Colorado Timberline

Cortec Group

27 Total Closed Deals

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Cortec Group is a private equity firm with ~40 years of experience working alongside founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams of leading middle-market companies in the U.S. and Canada.Our team shares decades of real-world business experience to help good companies grow and thrive. We collaborate with management to drive commercial success and operational excellence, generating attractive results for all stakeholders.

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Oct 2024 Acquired Duggal Visual Solutions
May 2023 Acquired NorthStar
Jan 2023 Acquired A1 Garage Door Service
Nov 2022 Acquired Four Seasons

Lineage Capital

27 Total Closed Deals

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A unique model—tailored to the needs of owner-managers.Lineage was founded on the core values of trust, respect, teamwork, and commitment—ideals that provide a foundation for our strong partner relationships. For business owners who share these values, the uncommon structure of a Lineage partnership can be a way to comfortably achieve short- and long-term business and personal objectives.For nearly two decades, we’ve partnered with owner-managers who desire liquidity while continuing to benefit from the future financial success of their business. Our investment model allows…

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Jun 2024 Invested in GIK Acoustics
Feb 2024 Invested in Flutterbee Education Group
Feb 2024 Invested in Quality Glass & Mirror
Oct 2023 Acquired Concept Agritek

Trident Capital

22 Total Closed Deals

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Typical Equity Check Size: $10M - $50M Trident Capital is a venture capital and growth equity firm investing in Software, Services and Internet. Trident focuses on companies addressing the major technology challenges facing today's enterprise, including IT security, Healthcare IT, Cloud computing, and online and mobile customer interaction. The firm targets growth equity investments up to $50 million in rapidly growing companies, often as the first institutional investor. Trident also leads select venture investments based on its unique sector insight and expertise, founder and network…

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Jul 2013 Invested in Prolexic Technologies Inc
May 2013 Advised Solera Networks Inc in its sale to Blue Coat Systems Inc
Dec 2012 Invested in Fruition Partners Inc
Nov 2012 Advised Kayak Software Corporation in its sale to Priceline.com Incorporated

Performant Capital

21 Total Closed Deals

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Performant Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on majority control buyout investments in technology-driven companies. We acquire businesses across software, technology-enabled services, and data intelligence products and services. Our investments focus on businesses where our depth of investing and operating expertise can accelerate growth and drive outsized performance.Performant Capital typically invests in founder-owned businesses and prefers to be the first institutional capital. Software platforms typically have $3-10MM in ARR and tech-enabled services business…

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Jun 2025 Acquired Wine Suite
Apr 2025 Acquired EyeMD
Jan 2025 Acquired OrderPort
Sep 2024 Acquired Healthcare Process Consulting

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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