Top Restaurants Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

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

SRE.ai

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We are a startup founded by ex-Google Researchers and backed by top-tier investors that is rolling up IT services companies in enterprise ecosystems. We seek to partner with MSP leaders to enable a smooth transition and provide growth.

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Woods Holdings

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We operate across the Southeast with a strong focus on agribusiness, providing brokerage, trading, and insurance services. Our team is always exploring new opportunities to create value for our partners and clients.

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Guardian Capital

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Guardian Capital is a fully integrated investment company committed to creating long-term value for its investors and partners. The firm specializes in structuring custom-tailored solutions for complex transactions, focusing on real estate, secured loans, and operating companies. With over two decades of experience, Guardian Capital leverages data-driven research and process-oriented asset management to maximize risk-adjusted returns. The company operates across various sectors, including real estate investment and development, distressed debt, venture capital, and special situations.…

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Wallander Group

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Wallander Group is a permanent home for exceptional niche technical manufacturing businesses dedicated to a decentralized operating model. We believe in empowering operators with autonomy, alignment, and accountability.

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DVL Partners

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Hi, I'm Erik, a Boston-based investor and operator with a background in technology and lower-middle-market private equity. I'm actively looking to acquire a residential or commercial services business in New England, and I take a people-first approach to every deal.I understand that selling a business you've built is a big decision, and I'm happy to structure something that works for you - whether that means staying on as a partner, taking some chips off the table, or transitioning out on your own timeline.

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Tiehack Holdings, LLC

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Tiehack Capital Partners (“TCP”) is a minority-owned investment firm seeking to acquire a single company with dependable products or services and a history of generating positive cash flows. TCP plans to operate the company for the long term, with the founders fully focused on the future success of the company. TCP is family office-backed, with committed capital to support growth through internal investment or external acquisitions. TCP is flexible in transaction structure and can create a strong alignment and a definitive exit strategy for the seller.

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40/73 Capital, LLC

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40|73 Capital is an entrepreneurial private equity firm designed to not only provide capital and strategic advice but also collaborate with management to drive growth and optimize the performance of lower-middle market consumer and services companies where our $200M+ investment experience and active approach will enable us to better mitigate risks, capture opportunities, and generate high risk-adjusted returns. We believe our distinct strategic-operational investment approach will result in measurable value creation.Beyond capital, we generate value for select companies by leveraging a…

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West Lane Partners

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West Lane Partners is a special situations private equity firm focused on control and non-control investments in middle-market companies with $75–750M in total enterprise value. We seek deploy $20–100M equity checks across North America (prefer $50M+).Our team combines 150+ years of private equity, restructuring, legal, and operating experience, having deployed over $3B of capital and led more than $120B in restructuring advisory. We bring institutional-level investing capabilities and preeminent restructuring expertise to complex transactions in the middle market.We target opportunities…

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Hoffman Supply Chain Advisors

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Hoffman Supply Chain Advisors is a consulting firm specializing in logistics and supply chain optimization for manufacturing companies. It focuses on transportation, customs compliance, and cost reduction. The company is led by David Hoffman, a veteran in supply chain management.

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Vivera Group

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Vivera Group is an independent investment firm dedicated to long-term ownership and sustainable growth, focusing on sustainable scaling rather than reducing headcount or altering effective cultures. Vivera Group's approach is centered on maintaining and enhancing the existing strengths of the businesses it invests in, ensuring a stable and prosperous future for its portfolio companies.

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ACM Holdings

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ACM Holdings 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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Cruz Capital

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Blue Catfish Capital is an independent sponsor focused on acquiring and scaling market-leading businesses in niche industries. Like the blue catfish—the dominant species in its niche—we believe the best opportunities are often found in specialized markets where expertise, reputation, and operational excellence create durable competitive advantages. Our primary focus is aquatic management, including pond, lake, and water feature services, while remaining opportunistic in adjacent essential service industries that share similar characteristics. We partner with founders to preserve what…

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Care One Services LLC

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Care One Services LLC exists to extend the legacy of well established private companies. We invest in companies over a medium to long-term horizon and are focused on serving the organizational team through our deep operational experience. Care One Services LLC partners with passive investors who view business success through the lens of intentional growth and steady returns. The organization made it's first acquisition in May of 2023.

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Greywing Capital

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Greywing Capital is an independent sponsor firm focused on making a select few acquisitions in a narrow set of consumer sectors. We're targeting EBITDA of $2-$15M and taking a hypothesis-first approach.Greywing is founded by Neil Houghton, Jr. Neil was formerly a partner at Boston Consulting Group in the consumer practice, and also an Associate at Bain Capital in the consumer LBO group.

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Grady Bay Capital

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Grady Bay Capital (GBC) is a founder-friendly family office making investments in middle-market companies. We partner with founders, entrepreneurs, families and management teams to build and accelerate lasting value with shareholders and stakeholders alike. Our goal is to win together, and to help you achieve near-term liquidity as well as create a significant second bite of the apple. We focus on igniting profitable growth, making accretive acquisitions and further professionalizing the business making it “investment grade” vs a “lifestyle” business. We position for a second bite…

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Orchestra Capital LLC

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Welcome to Orchestra Capital L.L.P., an independent investment firm providing capital in special situations. We are delighted to have you visit our website and learn more about our unique approach to investing.The firm is headquartered in London with presence in Washington, D.C. We provide capital in special situation private equity, debt and real estate transactions with an ability to quickly value, acquire investments and settle private equity transfers within a short period. We understand that every investment situation is different. That is why we are committed to creating liquidity in…

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Valfra

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We are an independent sponsor based in Monterrey, Mexico, looking to invest in/buy great businesses in the US. As an independent sponsor, we source, value, diligence and invest in companies on a deal by deal basis, with a pool of investors que frequently work with. These investors are mostly based in the US and Mexico, and most of them are either structured investment funds, or family offices. Our experience comes from founding and being active investors in the renewable energy space, as well as experience in healthcare services, education, amongst others.

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Outerbound Capital

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Based in Atlanta, we partner with entrepreneurs, management teams and companies with exceptional potential to build lasting businesses. We develop and execute large scale buy & build programs and look to invest $50M to $150M of equity per platform company to fund add-on acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. Founded in 2020, the firm has invested over $200M of capital and completed 10 acquisitions.

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LEYKAR Investments LLC

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Unlike a typical private equity fund, we derive our capital from the same entrepreneurs that will be involved in your business. We care as much as you do because we are putting the fruits of our own work into yours.

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Sterra+Ai

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We are seeking to acquire established, profitable businesses across a range of industries and geographies. We are flexible on sector and location and are primarily focused on finding strong fundamentals, capable teams, and opportunities for long-term value creation.Our team has extensive experience operating, scaling, and exiting multiple businesses. We take a hands-on, operator-led approach and prioritize continuity for employees, customers, and partners.

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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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