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Explore 703 Restaurants Independent Sponsors that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Restaurants Independent Sponsors

703

Active Firms

19,086

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$16M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range


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

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

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Stone Pine Holdings

Actively Sourcing Deals
Search fund sponsor backed by HNW, family office, and search fund of funds investors. Differentiated with speed and certainty of execution. Focused on US-based opportunities with a general mandate across geographic and industry-scope, though there is a preference for B2B opportunities in the government services, medical, software, and F&B (logistics, distribution, production, packing, and wholesaling) spaces given operational expertise in these fields. Opportunities must generate a minimum of $1.25M of pre-tax earnings annually. Although the current portfolio consists of minority stakes,…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

N3 Capital Management

Actively Sourcing Deals
N3 Capital Management is a private investment firm based in Chicago, IL. We focus on acquiring or investing flexible capital solutions into lower middle-market businesses in the United States.We partner with entrepreneurs, families, other investors and management teams to transition and scale companies in the industrial/manufacturing, consumer, and business services sectors.Within real estate, we partner with asset owners, developers, and lenders who are seeking creative and flexible non-control capital solutions.When acquiring a majority stake in a company, we bring a hands-on, long-term…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Tucker Equity Holdings, LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
We are a small group of private individual investors / sponsors. We have up to $2M (+/-) in deployable capital, excluding debt financing. We are headed up by Steve Tucker, a corporate attorney with over 25 years' experience in M&A, real estate, and finance. Steve is acting in a business (not legal) capacity with respect to this effort, and will be a co-investor in any acquisition.One of our capital investors has decades of experience in the flooring and industrial metals business.Another investor has decades of experience in real estate development, commercial leasing, and commercial…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

GrownOriginal LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
Looking for first business acquisition candidate. Broad and diverse set of skills. Able to optimize processes, streamline business activity, and automate to improve bottom line and set up for next sell.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

I'm Matt Rothberg, an independent sponsor and experienced operator backed by committed investors and creditors ready to fund acquisitions up to $35 million. At AVC, my goal is to personally operate and strategically build a platform business. With $5M in SBA financing pre-approved and the remaining capital stack at the ready, I can close efficiently and confidently. I value collaboration with advisors and brokers who can connect me with the right foundational business that fits this strategy. If you represent sellers interested in a well-capitalized partner dedicated to a successful exit, I'd…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Bretmoor Capital LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
I am an independent sponsor planning to acquire and operate a company using a mix of loans, personal capital, and a preferred equity raise. I have six years of M&A experience through Investment Banking and Private Equity, most recently as a Senior Associate at Gauge Capital. I led M&A transactions and provided operational support across the healthcare and business services industries for our $2.5B AUM fund. On the sell-side, I worked at Cowen Partners providing M&A advisory services in the consumer industry, with a specialization in pet products and services.I left Gauge in 2021…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Caerus Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Family office backed sponsor, seeking opportunities in the waste equipment and logistics space as well as the behavioral healthcare industry, where we have extensive operating partner support and expertise.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Onyx Partners LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
I’m an operator-CEO and corporate builder with a track record driving growth and transformation in software and technology-enabled services. I partner with founders, boards, and investors to translate strategy into operating performance—improving client experience, strengthening execution, and expanding EBITDA.I’m using Axial to source and evaluate acquisition opportunities under an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) approach, backed by experienced private equity sponsors (or aligned capital) and structured with meaningful management equity.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Virtus Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
Virtus is a family office investment firm that acquires, manages, and builds market-leading companies. Being a family office, we do not have investors, which allows us tremendous flexibility, and an indefinite investment horizon.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

VeriQuest Investors

Actively Sourcing Deals
VeriQuest Investors is a private equity investment firm focused on investing in middle market companies. We focus primarily on control investments in businesses with $2-$25+ million in EBITDA and then actively work with management to help each business achieve its potential and to maximize stakeholder valueWe target investments in middle market businesses in the Consumer, Industrial/Materials, Business Services and Technology sectors as well as other unique or complex situations where we believe we can add value.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

KASS Labs LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
KASS Labs focused on building and buying SMBs and digital businesses. Our team at KASS Labs has been building digital businesses since 2006 and launched a CPG brand in 2016. We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every company that is in our portfolio. Leveraging modern technology and marketing, we know how to create brands with a strong revenue and a focus on cash flow. 

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Expedition Capital Partners (“ECP”) is a private equity investment firm focused on partnering with experienced operators to acquire and grow businesses in the middle and lower middle markets. ECP seeks to acquire or invest in private businesses that have demonstrated a history of positive cash flow where it can employ its operating partners in senior management roles to implement a specific growth thesis tailored to each situation. Since inception, ECP has acquired 35 companies across six core platform investments.​The firm's primary goals are to:Partner with successful business…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

workpolar

Actively Sourcing Deals
Holdco focused on building targeted roll-up platforms in the Lower-Middle Market. Previously secured financing for ~$250m of Independent Sponsor M&A bids - Across Senior Debt, Mezz, Alternative, and Sale-Leaseback financing.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Elmwood Group

Actively Sourcing Deals
I run a family office backed vehicle called The Elmwood Group, which provides growth capital to best-in-class consumer and services business to turbocharge growth and allow founders to take chips off the table if desired.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Zittel Advisors

Actively Sourcing Deals
I lead Zittel Advisors, leveraging 20+ years in banking, credit risk and digital transformation to help businesses grow through analytics, operational efficiency and go‑to‑market strategies. I’m seeking lower‑middle‑market companies with asking prices up to $10 M and EBITDA/NOI of at least $1 M that require operational or technological modernization. My track record includes managing lending portfolios as large as $3 billion and spearheading AI‑driven digital transformations that delivered exponential growth in customer acquisition, product conversion, loan originations and…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

C37 Capital LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
C37 Capital LLC 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.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Flight Equity

Actively Sourcing Deals
We are a well-capitalized partnership focused on acquiring high quality business services and core infrastructure assets. We both hold MBAs from Columbia Business School and possess over 20 years of combined experience in roles that have ranged from institutional private equity investing to public company leadership. Our goal is to seek investment opportunities that allow for both organic growth and value creation through follow-on acquisitions. As an investment group, we aim to evaluate opportunities with first principles thinking and do not dismiss assets due to the presence of an…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ikoyenia Growth Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
Ikoyenia is a search fund established to identify and acquire scalable cashflowing commercial services businesses in the distributed energy, electrical, water/wastewater, and logistic/distribution sectors.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Shaw Ventures, Ltd

Actively Sourcing Deals
We are a diversified group of companies with operations in 17 countries across Latin America and Europe, spanning industrials, logistics, financial services and consumer sectors. We are now establishing a U.S.-based private equity arm to pursue lower middle market acquisitions. We bring deep operational expertise, long-term capital, and the ability to add strategic value. We are focused on partnering with founders, family-owned businesses, and operators seeking succession or growth support.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Rally Sky Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Independent sponsor seeking business services investments. Decade+ of private equity experience in the middle market. Focus on marketing services, information services, travel services, legal services and the event ecosystem.

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 703 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 703 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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