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Research & Consulting Services Search Funds

1,646

Active Firms

24,581

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 13%
California 12%
Texas 10%
New York 8%
New Jersey 5%

Focus: Acquiring One Business | Capital Source: Investor-Backed or Self-Funded | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

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SRF Management

Actively Sourcing Deals
NYC-based investor seeking small metro-area business to acquire. I've been investing in emerging technologies and funds for 25 years and am interested in owning and operating (to some extent) a smaller cash-flowing business, rather than a raw startup.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Singing Wood Holdings

Actively Sourcing Deals
Singing Wood Holdings is a privately held investment firm that specializes in acquiring and nurturing small to mid-sized businesses. With a focus on essential businesses in fragmented markets, the firm leverages technology and process improvements to create value and drive growth. Based in Southern California, Singing Wood Holdings targets sectors that are ripe for innovation and efficiency gains, aiming to enhance strategic growth through its investments.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Lunar Ventures

Actively Sourcing Deals
Self funded search searching for business to business services companies with recurring revenue component. Examples include accounting firms, managed service providers (MSPs), insurance agencies, etc.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Laminar Equity

Actively Sourcing Deals
Laminar Equity is a search fund formed to acquire and operate a single business. Laminar Equity will provide a smooth and orderly ownership transition for a retiring or exiting owner.Laminar Equity is interested in business with $250 thousand to $1 million in annual earnings or cash flow within the manufacturing, business services, or distribution industries. An ideal target will have an owner ready to retire, who is focused on maintaining the legacy of the business.  

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Radazon Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Radazon Capital is an entrepreneurial & private investment fund that was formed with the financial backing and support of a select team of highly accomplished operators, entrepreneurs and distinguished investors with a passion for operating and growing lower middle-market companies.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

3 Burrows Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Aerospace engineer & third-gen operator who sold a family business. Acquiring industrial services companies in South Florida. Bullish on onshoring and America's industrial resurgence. Targets stable, perennially profitable businesses in tech-displacement-resistant industries. Long-term holds. Builds with ethical exceptionalism.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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AMG

Actively Sourcing Deals
20+ year operator, entrepreneur, and CFO/COO with experience scaling and optimizing businesses across technology, consumer, media, and services. He has founded and operated companies, managed P&Ls, structured $50M+ in capital, and advised 30+ founders on growth, finance, and operations. He is seeking to acquire and operate an established, profitable business where he can build on its existing strengths and drive the next phase of growth. Based in Santa Monica, CA, with a focus on Southern California.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Blue Polly LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
I am a Strategic buyer seeking an IT services or SaaS business in the U.S. lower middle market with around $400k in SDE or more. Ideal targets have a diversified direct‑customer base, fully transferable and remote‑capable operations, a healthy mix of recurring or contract revenue, and clean, reliable financials that support a smooth diligence process. I’m focused on businesses with clear, achievable growth levers and stable operational foundations.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Summit Bridge Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Summit Bridge Capital (SBC) is a Hong Kong–based private equity firm focused on cross‑border acquisitions of industrial, building materials, and advanced manufacturing businesses in the USD 10–20M EBITDA range. SBC partners with founders, family owners, and corporate sellers to institutionalize operations, accelerate international expansion, and execute strategic M&A, while preserving the core culture and technical know‑how that made these businesses successful.SBC targets resilient, asset‑backed companies with defensible market positions, mission‑critical products, and clear…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Pacific Pine

Actively Sourcing Deals
The Principal is an MBA graduate of The Wharton School, with operating experience at Walmart eCommerce (owned a $26M P&L; took the category from -11% to +32% YoY revenue, 482% YoY profit growth) and Meta (led cross-functional teams in Trust & Safety, delivered $21.6M in annualized opex savings, oversaw AI/ML engineering teams).

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Chrome Properties Inc

Actively Sourcing Deals
Copy Doctor is a family-owned print and marketing business specializing in digital and offset printing services. With over 25 years of experience, the company is based in Houston, Texas, and serves the local community, including Friendswood. They offer a wide range of professional printing services tailored to various needs, such as business cards, banners, medical forms, blueprints, and high-quality wedding materials. Copy Doctor is dedicated to providing dependable and cost-effective marketing materials that ensure a high return on investment. Their services are designed to meet the…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

JOAMI LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
Private family office based in South Florida. Our portfolio is centered on businesses we consider recession-resistant and structurally durable. We currently hold interests in physician and surgical practices and we're actively looking to diversify into infrastructure-adjacent operations with stable, contracted cash flows.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Spencer Williamson

Actively Sourcing Deals
I am an experienced executive seeking to acquire and personally operate a profitable B2B business in traditional industries. I’mfocused on businesses where strategic leadership, operational execution, and sales strategy drivegrowth.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Syreeta Norwood

Actively Sourcing Deals
15+ years leading businesses with P&L responsibility at Campbell's, PepsiCo, Vital Farms, and private equity-backed organizations. Experienced in long-term strategy, margin expansion,commercial execution, and cross-functional leadership, with deep expertise in marketing and customer growth. Now seeking to acquire and operate one exceptional small business in the Charlotte metro (and surrounding) area as a long-term owner-operator.What differentiates my experience is the combination of operational leadership and deep commercial expertise. Beyond managing the business, I've helped…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Jordan Van Roe

Actively Sourcing Deals
Independent Sponsor seeking to acquire a profitable, established trade or service business in Northern Virginia.I am pursuing a 100% owner-operator acquisition and plan to be actively involved in day-to-day operations post-close. My focus is on businesses with durable local demand, repeat customers, and a stable team in place. Ideal sellers are founders nearing retirement or owners seeking a thoughtful transition and legacy preservation.I am SBA pre-qualified, working with an experienced SBA lender, and comfortable structuring transactions that include seller financing where appropriate to…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

In-G-Co, LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
I am a seasoned Growth Executive with 20 years of experience scaling B2B entrerprise services and digital solutions. Having spent my career optimization and engineering repeatable sales engines for premium service firms, I am looking to acquire and personally operate a single B2B or commercial services business in the lower-middle market.Unlike traditional private equity, I am a self-funded individual operator backed by committed capital and a top-tier advisory board. My objective is to transition the day-to-day operations seamlessly from a retiring owner, preserve their legacy, and deploy…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Edwin Wiey

Actively Sourcing Deals
I'm looking for an Enduringly Profitable business, either a Manufacturing or a Service business with strong sales but needing Operational Excellence, generating between 200-700k SDE, within the greater Cincinnati area. 

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Kingswood Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Kingswood Capital is seeking majority equity investments in healthy and profitable family-owned manufacturing, fabrication or service businesses, with EBITDA ranging from $0.6M to $2.0M. We intend on taking an active role in the daily operations of any business we acquire, providing owners with a credible succession plan and the ability to realize full value for their business.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Michael Dowgala

Actively Sourcing Deals
I'm an experienced M&A and operations strategy consultant. My experience spans the full transaction lifecycle, as well as integrations, carve-outs, growth strategy, operational improvement, and value creation for PE portfolios and Fortune 500 companies, alike. I'm seeking to acquire an established, profitable business with strong fundamentals, durable cash flow, and meaningful long-term growth potential.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Neil Hitchcock

Actively Sourcing Deals
I am a self-funded acquirer and former business owner with 28 years of operating experience, including a prior SBA acquisition and 12 years owning and running a multi-employee service business. I am seeking one platform acquisition in the lower middle market.Target profile: founder- or partner-led B2B services business with $1–4M EBITDA, recurring or repeating revenue, a capable team in place, and no single point of failure in the owner. Sector-agnostic — healthcare services, regulated business services, compliance, training, tech-enabled services, and other process-driven B2B businesses…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.


Frequently Asked Questions

How are Search Funds in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Research & Consulting Services Search 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.

What information is included in each Search 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.

What company sizes are most common for Research & Consulting Services Search Funds?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Research & Consulting Services Search Funds is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 Search 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 1,646 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Business Services.

Do all Search 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 Search 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.

How do I compare Search Funds with experience in Business Services?

When comparing Search Funds with experience in Business Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,646 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Research & Consulting Services Search 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 Search Funds directory, you can request information here.


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