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Top Restaurants Independent Sponsors

Explore 704 Restaurants Independent Sponsors that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Restaurants Independent Sponsors

704

Active Firms

19,114

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$16M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%
California 12%
Texas 12%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Deal-By-Deal Financing | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

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AVG Capital

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AVG Capital is a consumer-focused investment group targeting majority acquisitions of lower mid-market businesses with $2–5M EBITDA across the US. We focus on founder-led or succession-driven companies where we can add strategic and operational value. Backed by a strong investor network, we take a hands-on approach to scaling consumer brands. Previous deals include Chew Brew and Cape Drinks.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Cottonwood

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Acquiring established businesses with a minimum $3M EBITDA across Financial Services, Education, Food, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and CPG. We bring deep operational expertise, M&A experience, and growth capital to partner with proven businesses ready to scale.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Bellvale Holdings LLC

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Bellvale buys small, vertical software companies and holds them permanently. We work with founders who want a thoughtful transition and a long-term home for their team, customers, and product.After the close, we reinvest in the product, support the existing team, and make operating decisions with years in mind. The brand, the team, and the culture stay intact, and customers continue to get the product they depend on.We focus on B2B software that supports mission-critical workflows in a specific industry, with a preference for regulated, slower-moving spaces where switching costs are real and…

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Alpenglow Capital Partners LLC

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Alpenglow Capital Partners targets majority control investments in growing healthcare and healthcare technology businesses. Our founder has 16+ years of investing with leading private equity firms across 10 platform investments and 14+ add-ons. He has focused his career on growing companies with less than $10M of EBITDA at the time of investment and has a demonstrated track record of success. We are partners to founders and management teams, helping them to de-risk growth by providing a partner to fund growth. We understand the challenges and opportunities faced by lower middle market…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Hyak Capital

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25 year finance veteran. Experienced executing mergers and acquisitions. Here seeking to better understand opportunities that might be out there. Looking forward to uncovering opportunities that might be actionable.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

BSA RE

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BSA RE has a proven track record in doubling and tripling small business with a starting revenue or 1-2 million dollars. We have also acquired multiple real estate portfolios and turned them into more profitable turnkey operations creating an easy exit for operators and investors alike. Our goal is to acquire the right opportunities where we can apply our knowledge and skills to scale quickly and efficiently,

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Understory Capital Management, LLC

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Understory Capital Management is a private investor that partners with operators to build durable and scalable businesses. With over a decade of investing, mergers and acquisitions, and operating experience, Understory brings diverse insights and creative solutions with a track record of executing successfully. Our model focuses on being a true partner, and a force for growth to organizations in the pursuit of long-term value creation. Understory seeks to invest in services companies with annual EBITDA of $1-5 million.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Colony RX

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Looking for great investments with a focus on healthcare and ed-tech, although we are industry agnostic for the right investment. We have completed eight successful purchases and sales over the past 10 years.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Moraga Capital

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Moraga Capital is a private investment firm focused on change-of-control equity transactions in the Mid-Atlantic. Moraga is industry agnostic and utilizes strategic capital and operational expertise to enhance value creation for the long-term.We target companies with revenues of $5 to $50 million and annual pre-tax earnings greater than $2 million. Moraga invests alongside a longstanding cadre of family offices, high net worth individuals and industry experts.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

mesha

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mesha is acquiring accounting firms and business support service firms. We focus on businesses with positive cash flow and recurring business that enables us to consolidate and cross-sell our other investments' services. We have acquired 2 companies so far

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Laverne Holdings

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Investment holding company focused on buying and holding long term compounders with $1-5m of EBITDA and a history of profitable growth. Founded by investment principals with 15+ years of investment experience across multiple sectors including TMT, Healthcare and Consumer.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Aquila Equity Partners

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Based in Michigan, Aquila Equity Partners is a private investment firm with deep entrepreneurial roots and a focus on partnering with families, business owners and management teams. We work with our partners to help take companies to new levels of success by building upon the organization’s foundation, concentrating on prudent growth, investing in human capital, processes and systems and enhancing sustainable competitive differentiation. We don’t operate with the constraints and strategy of a typical private equity fund. Rather, we partner with a small group of companies so that we…

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Acorn Equity and Acquisitions

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From 2017-2022 Sean was partner and the COO of Memphis Investment Properties. There he managed the day to day operations of acquiring, renovating and selling single family properties in Memphis and Nashville, TN. He has been involved in over 1500 single family real estate transactions. Another company he is a partner of is Southern States Apartment Group which acquired over 750 multifamily apartment doors. The group has raised over $10M in equity from accredited investors. Today he is currently in a search process to acquire a business. He started the company called Acorn Equity and…

Recent Transactions

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Taggart Capital

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Taggart Capital invests in small to mid-sized private companies, partnering with management teams to accelerate growth. With over a decade of investing experience, our proven team brings more than just capital to sellers. We are long-term investors, focused on creating sustainable value. We build companies, both organically and through add-on acquisitions, with a goal of becoming market leaders in their respective niches or geographies.

Recent Transactions

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True Path Capital LLC

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True Path Capital pursues majority-control investments in lower middle market businesses with $2-7MM of EBITDA and, for software, $3-12MM of ARR with at least $1MM of EBITDA. We focus on education, workforce, healthcare services, staffing, and other specialized people-intensive businesses where recruiting, training, retention, service quality, and workforce productivity are core drivers of value creation. We are also comfortable with complex but solvable situations short of distress, including ownership transitions, founder recapitalizations, leadership gaps, and other inflection points where…

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Cruxway

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Cruxway is an investment firm focused on acquiring and growing founder-led B2B and tech-enable services businesses across North America.We specialize in overlooked sectors where technical skill, customer trust, and reputation drive long-term value.Backed by long-term capital and hands-on experience, we bring operational rigor, strategic M&A execution, and a deep respect for legacy.

Recent Transactions

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Springdale

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Private equity investor with 15+ years of experience across a wide array of industries and verticals. Looking to partner with great entrepreneurs, operators, and business owners across the United States.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Trimountain Partners

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My partners and I are interested in acquiring small to medium sized companies in New England with $1 million minimum of EBITDA. We are interested in service companies that are owned by founders that want to sell their companies to good stewards of their hard work.

Recent Transactions

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Factor Capital

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Factor Capital targets investments in the $3M-$10M EBITDA range. We are active partners who work alongside management to modernize legacy operations. By integrating advanced technology into the core business model, we help our portfolio companies achieve their next level of scale and efficiency.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Restaurants 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.

What information is included in each Independent Sponsor 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 Restaurants Independent Sponsors?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Restaurants Independent Sponsors is $3M-$16M, 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.

How important is Consumer Services experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

Relevant Consumer 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 704 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Consumer Services.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on Consumer Services?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Restaurants Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Consumer 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 Independent Sponsors with experience in Consumer Services?

When comparing Independent Sponsors with experience in Consumer Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 704 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Restaurants Independent Sponsors?

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 Restaurants Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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