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

Sequoia Funding

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Sequoia Funding is a business lender that provides fast, flexible working capital to entrepreneurs. It operates without the traditional banking bureaucracy. The company focuses on supporting ambitious business owners. Sequoia Funding primarily invests in early-stage technology and healthcare startups. They focus on innovative, growth-oriented companies. Their investments aim for significant long-term returns.

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Pershing Ventures

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Pershing Ventures is a private equity firm that specializes in providing flexible financing solutions to early-stage ventures and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that are revenue-positive but underserved by traditional financial institutions. The firm offers customized financing options ranging from $50,000 to $1 million, with typical transaction sizes between $250,000 and $500,000. Their solutions are designed to align with the business model and growth aspirations of their clients, allowing for scalable financing that supports revenue growth and performance. Pershing Ventures aims to…

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Altistis Capital Advisory

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I focus on sourcing and partnering with strong portfolio companies that demonstrate solid financial performance and growth potential. My investment criteria target businesses with annual revenue of up to $250M and EBITDA of up to $100M.Through my portfolio, I aim to identify companies with scalable operations, strong management teams, and sustainable market positions. I actively source opportunities that align with strategic growth, operational improvement, and long-term value creation for investors and stakeholders.

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Altistis Capital Advisory

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Alitsis Capital Advisory is a capital advisory and investment facilitation firm focused on supporting growth-stage businesses and large-scale projects in securing structured financing solutions. We work with sponsors, intermediaries, and investors across sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and expansion-stage operating companies. Our role includes evaluating opportunities, strengthening funding readiness, structuring transactions, and connecting qualified projects with global funding partners. Through our experience supporting cross-border financing initiatives…

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Conduit Capital Ltd.

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RuralWorks Partners believes businesses should benefit the communities in which they operate, both locally and globally. Our strategy builds local community wealth and economic resilience by supporting the creation of quality jobs and broad employee ownership, while our investments in sustainable and regenerative food and agriculture and the circular economy help the planet and our global community.

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Buffalo Growth Partners

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Buffalo Growth Partners is a Private Equity firm located in College Station, Texas. The firm is dedicated to providing its partner companies with the capital, strategic guidance, and operational support necessary to achieve sustainable scaling and growth. Buffalo Growth Partners specializes in crafting execution-first plans that enable businesses to operate at a world-class level, focusing on accelerated growth and scalability. With a team of approximately 10 to 15 employees, they are committed to helping business owners enhance their operational capabilities and achieve their business…

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Lightbay Capital

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LightBay is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm that applies a flexible capital approach to middle market investing. As patient investors, we work alongside our management teams to accelerate and increase investments into growth initiatives to maximize value for the long term.

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AEA Elevate

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AEA Elevate seeks to identify and invest behind disruptive professional services companies – spanning business services, healthcare services, and software – that are transforming traditional models through AI and technology enablement. AEA Elevate focuses on lower-middle market, founder-bootstrapped companies, often as first institutional capital.

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Mountaingate Capital

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Mountaingate Capital, based in Denver, invests in leading middle market companies that demonstrate strong growth potential and that are led by management teams committed to a strategic vision to realize that growth. Mountaingate supports management in prioritizing, funding and executing on growth opportunities, including strategic add-on acquisitions. We invest in sectors and in business models that are highly familiar to us, and where we can add meaningful perspective from past investment experience. This includes: Marketing Services, Specialty Manufacturing, Specialty Distribution,…

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T&J Brothers Group LLC

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T&J Brothers Group is a private investment company and real estate consultancy firm. The company has substantial capital from a multi-family office, along with exposure to numerous high-profile businesses in real estate, wealthy individuals, and financial services. T&J actively explores private and public investment opportunities worldwide. The company's focus lies in long-term structural value investing and industrial innovation, encompassing biopharmaceuticals, life health, hard technology, carbon neutrality, and other sectors. Its investments include early-stage venture capital, private…

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dr nathen pty ltd

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We are building a strategy to acquire minority equity stakes (around 20%) in profitable, cash-flowing U.S. “boring businesses” such as childcare centers, car washes, HVAC, self-storage, and service companies. The focus is on deals where the majority of the acquisition can be financed through bank loans and/or vendor financing, allowing capital to be deployed efficiently. By partnering with experienced operators and targeting businesses with stable recurring revenue, we aim to create a diversified portfolio of income-producing assets. The long-term goal is to reinvest cash flow from these…

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Queen Street Partners

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Queen Street Partners 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.

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Topspin Consumer Partners

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Topspin Consumer Partners is a private equity firm specializing in the lower middle-market consumer sector. Based in Mamaroneck, NY, the firm targets investments in established, profitable, and fast-growing consumer businesses across various sub-verticals, including health & wellness, personal care, beauty, food & beverage, household goods, pet products, and children's products. Topspin also invests in businesses within the consumer value-chain, such as consumer and retail business services, co-manufacturing, and co-packing. The firm employs a strategic approach called "3-D Investing,"…

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Alcorn Partners

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Alcorn partners acquires and operates enduringly profitable businesses and partners with remarkable entrepreneurs to create long-term value.Alcorn Partners was founded by people who share a passion for building and investing in small-and-mid sized businesses, and who bring decades of diverse experiences and a unique approach. Our team has invested in and operated more than a dozen small-and-mid sized businesses across a variety of industries including aerospace, health care, real estate, manufacturing, industrial supplies, consumer products, services, and retail. Alcorn sits at the…

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Gian wealth

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Operations manager with 10 years optimizing manufacturing supply chains for Fortune 500 companies. Reduced inventory carrying costs by 18% ($3.5M savings) while improving on-time delivery to 98.5%. Expert in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and ERP implementation (SAP, Oracle). Led 45-person team through facility expansion, achieving zero safety incidents during 18-month project.

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Axar Capital Management LP

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Please visit Axar Capital website. Investment firm focused on opportunistic investments in the US. Axar believes middle market opportunities will continue to be robust, independent of the economic cycleMarket Inefficiency & Entry Point OpportunitiesInefficient markets create attractive entry pointsForced selling, limited competition, and complexity can lead to dislocations not typically found in large-cap credit.Structural Barriers Limit CompetitorsAxar thrives in segments where others retreatManagers evolved to favor scalable structures, and larger funds avoid smaller deals,…

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Kynance Equity Partners

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Kynance Equity Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized business. We plan to work closely with the company to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Bonsai Capital LLC

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Bonsai Capital is a Private Equity firm backed by well recognized family-offices and individual investors, led by a former executive seeking to acquire, manage and scale-up businesses applying world-class best practicesWe seek for “eternally profitable” companies with scale-up potential, room for operational efficiencies and institutionalization. Preferably with operations in the Sun Belt Region of the United States or the North states of MexicoIndustries of interest1)Transportation & Logistics2)Value-Added Distribution3)Retail/products geared towards Hispanic Market4)B2B or B2C…

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TA Group Holdings

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TA Group Holdings is a veteran-owned private equity firm specializing in leadership-driven growth for businesses across the United States, specifically the Western U.S.TA Group Holdings invests in businesses within the $3-50 million revenue range, specifically in the sectors of IT Staffing, Tech Consulting, and IT Managed Services.TA Group Holdings provides organizational, financial, technical, and management expertise to propel these businesses to new levels of success and profitability.

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Apps legal Limited

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Appslaw is a legal technology company that provides innovative software solutions tailored for legal professionals. The company focuses on enhancing legal operations through its cutting-edge technology, aiming to improve efficiency and client service within the legal industry. With a strong emphasis on legal practice management, Appslaw's solutions are designed to streamline processes and support law firms in delivering superior service to their clients. Their strategic investment in software development positions them as a key player in the legal tech space, catering to the evolving needs of…

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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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