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Explore 191 Restaurants Private Equity Funds that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Restaurants Private Equity Funds

191

Active Firms

13,239

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$900K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 14%
California 11%
Texas 10%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Showing 141-160 of 191 Private Equity Funds

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Berenson Capital

7 Total Closed Deals
Berenson Capital is a sector-focused private equity firm investing in Software & Tech-Enabled Services businesses with a minimum of $5 million of annual revenues.

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Device42 Inc.
  • Aug 2023 Acquired TI Health
  • Aug 2023 Acquired StratEx
  • Jun 2021 Acquired Practice Insight
Northern Private Capital Inc. 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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  • Dec 2021 Invested in Rockport
  • Apr 2021 Invested in Taiga
  • Dec 2019 Acquired MDA
  • Sep 2019 Invested in Aspire Food Group
LaurelCrest Partners is a Private Equity firm that seeks to make acquisitions at the smaller end of Enterprise spectrum. We are in the process of building a portfolio of well run, stable, strong cash flowing businesses.LaurelCrest was founded by a group of seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds in business and finance. Our focus is leveraging our expertise and capital to identify and fund exceptional investment opportunities across numerous sectors and asset classes and then utilizing our team of experts to grow and monetize these investments.Our core business is sourcing…

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired BitBuy
  • Aug 2023 Acquired AvidXchange
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Varo
  • Jun 2021 Acquired Peninsula Capital Corp.
Our investments come with a partnership mentality—we are straightforward, efficient, and relationship-oriented. Like you, we love strategic planning and implementation to accelerate growth opportunities. We roll up our sleeves alongside you.

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  • Oct 2023 Acquired Omega Fitness Holdings
  • Jun 2023 Acquired SCI Floor Covering
  • May 2022 Acquired Pet Food Express
  • Dec 2021 Acquired Performance Tool

Cresset Partners

5 Total Closed Deals
Cresset Private Capital investing team makes direct investments in operating companies where we have experience. We focus on long term partnerships with like-minded entrepreneurs, founders, and management teams. We believe in long-term, flexible, and patient capital avoiding misalignment, friction and unfavorable fee structures, which can produce inefficient results for business owners and investors.

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired WestMONROE
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Churchill from Nuveen
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Selby Lane
  • May 2023 Acquired TRUE Capital Management
Fulcrum Capital Partners (“Fulcrum”) is an independent private equity firm focused on the Canadian lower-middle marketWe generally invest in a variety of industries including manufacturing, services, distribution and logistics, and consumer productsIn addition to providing capital, we add value in multiple areas including governance, strategy, acquisitions, succession, operations and capital structuresFulcrum is owned by its management and we personally invest in every portfolio companyInvested and raised nearly $1 billion in 55 platform companies since 1998Currently investing out of our…

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  • Oct 2024 Invested in Sunco Foods
  • Mar 2023 Invested in FE Ingredients
  • Oct 2022 Invested in EQI
  • Dec 2021 Invested in B. Horticulture

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KV Private Equity Inc. is a private equity fund focused on lower middle-market businesses. We are industry agnostic buy have a focus on direct to consumer, retail, distribution, industrial and manufacturing sectors primarily in Canada and the US. Whether you’re looking for a partner, to exit your business, or to preserve your legacy, we’re flexible when it comes to your goals and strategies. Our versatility gives you an optimal structure that easily adapts to your objectives.We are transparent in everything we do. Our process is designed to be clear, simple, and efficient, effectively…

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  • Nov 2018 Acquired Campion Marine
  • Jul 2018 Acquired Escape Trailers
  • Sep 2017 Acquired Off Grid Trailers
  • Apr 2017 Acquired Northern Lite

ZT Corporate

4 Total Closed Deals
ZT Corporate is a Private Equity firm of operationally-oriented entrepreneurs dedicated to developing and growing income-producing lower-middle market companies. Our focus is on creating value with our business partners by investing in inefficient markets where creativity, hard work, and disciplined risk-taking can generate exceptional returns for the benefit of all stakeholders. Over the years, the company has diversified from owned and operated healthcare ventures to professionally managed car dealerships, franchise restaurants, and real estate. What has not changed is the company’s…

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  • Jun 2023 Acquired Altus Accountable Care Entity
  • Mar 2023 Acquired Steve Rayman Chevrolet
  • Oct 2020 Acquired Ron Carter Autoland
  • Nov 2018 Acquired Altus Dental
CM Partners is a leading private equity firm that invests in profitable, well-managed, small to medium-sized businesses in Canada and the US.  Since our founding in 2017, we have invested over $150 million of equity capital.  CM Partners is currently investing its second fund with over $200 million of committed capital. We provide buyout as well as growth equity to help our partners achieve next-level growth. We look for opportunities in five sectors: Business Services, Consumer, Industrial, Technology, and Leisure & Real Estate. In addition to capital, we bring operating…

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  • Oct 2021 Acquired Ballard Consignment
  • Aug 2018 Acquired Haro Thurlow Partnership
  • Jul 2017 Acquired Grouse Mountain Resorts

Acasta Capital

3 Total Closed Deals
Acasta Capital is a boutique merchant bank and advisory firm formed to bring together individuals with unique experiences and track records to create greater value for clients and partners based on inventive and do-able ideas. Being free of the conflicts and limitations too common in the advisory sector, our business model is founded on the principle of aligned interests with clients and partners. We provide advice on transformational change, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructurings, capital structure, investor activism and strategy.

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  • Jan 2017 Acquired Stellwagen Group
  • Jan 2017 Acquired Jempak
  • Jan 2017 Acquired Apollo

Knox Lane

2 Total Closed Deals
Knox Lane is a growth-oriented investment firm focused on partnering with founder- and family-owned businesses in the Services and Consumer sectors.Formed by a team of investors and operators, Knox Lane’s professionals have a long history of working together, an investor-operator mindset, and and a passion for partnering with companies to accelerate growth.We look forward to introducing ourselves and seeing how we can help.

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  • Jul 2021 Acquired Any Hour Services
  • Dec 2020 Acquired Fingerpaint
J.H. Whitney, established in 1946 by the industrialist and philanthropist, John Hay “Jock” Whitney, was one of the first U.S. private equity firms and is often credited with pioneering the development of the private equity industry. Today, J.H. Whitney is a leader in the private equity industry, having invested in over 400 companies since formation and currently manages approximately $1.0 billion in private capital. J.H. Whitney remains privately owned by its investing professionals and our main activity is to provide private equity capital to small and middle market companies with strong…

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  • May 2015 Acquired Confidential Company
Sciens Capital is a private equity firm founded in 1994 that has made over $3.0bn of investments in private equity and real assets.Sciens Water Opportunities Management LLC is the investment advisor to the Sciens Water Opportunities Funds, which have been established to invest exclusively in the North American water and wastewater sector.Sciens' investors include financial institutions, pension funds, private banks, foundations, endowments, family offices and high net worth individuals.

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  • Nov 2018 Acquired Central States Water Resources
Oak Bay Capital 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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  • Nov 2022 Invested in Undisclosed
Ouroboros Group LLC is a middle market private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts specializing in the acquisition and operation of companies within a diverse set of industries including: manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer sectors. •     Ideal investments are in the lower middle market, with Ouroboros Group having the flexibility to acquire very small businesses unable to attract significant strategic or financial sponsors as well as larger, more complex businesses. Operating under a fundless sponsor model, Ouroboros Group has no obligation to deploy capital and can…

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Eiger Capital LLC is a US-based private equity and advisory firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We acquire or invest in companies with at least $5.0 million in revenue or $1.0 million in EBITDA in the following sectors: business services, consumer products, specialty retail, real estate and technology. We seek companies that have signifcant growth potential and a deep management team which will be motivated by equity ownership. We are owned and managed by a Wall Street executive and private equity investor who has over 30 years of experience advising on or acting as…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Stripes Group is a leading growth equity firm that makes $10-100 million investments in Internet, Software, Healthcare IT and Branded Consumer Products businesses.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Altistis Capital Advisory Ltd provides structured capital solutions for SMEs, infrastructure, and commodities projects. We connect businesses with private lenders, DFIs, and investors for scalable, revenue-backed opportunities globally.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Gold Ridge is a private equity and investment firm with offices in Connecticut and Charleston, South Carolina. We are focused on investments in micro cap companies with positive cash flow, valuations typically less than $10 million, and primarily located on the East Coast. We provide funding for acquisitions, growth capital and ownership changes. Specific expertise within Retail, Consumer Goods, Consumer Durables, and Consumer Services expansion.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Hilco Global is an independent financial services company and the world's preeminent authority on helping businesses maximize the value of their assets. Hilco Global is considered a world class company, having earned this reputation after decades of providing creative solutions for both healthy and distressed businesses to yield the maximum value for every client. Hilco Global often provides investment capital, demonstrating an ability and willingness to share risk and reward. Today, Hilco Global has over 500 employees within a portfolio of twenty companies on 5 continents, all of which focus…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.


Frequently Asked Questions

How are Private Equity Funds in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Restaurants 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.

What information is included in each Private Equity 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 Restaurants Private Equity Funds?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Restaurants Private Equity Funds is $3M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $900K-$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.

How important is Consumer Services experience when evaluating Private Equity Funds?

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

Do all Private Equity Funds in this directory focus exclusively on Consumer Services?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Restaurants Private Equity Funds 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 Private Equity Funds with experience in Consumer Services?

When comparing Private Equity Funds with experience in Consumer Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 191 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Restaurants Private Equity 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 Restaurants Private Equity Funds directory, you can request information here.


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