Top Retail Distributors Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

834

Active Firms

22,763

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 11%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Bretmoor Capital LLC

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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…

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Averon Group

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Averon Group is a privately held investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling high-quality businesses for long-term ownership. We partner with founders, owners, and management teams who value continuity, operational excellence, and a relationship-driven approach. Our goal is to preserve the legacy of the companies we acquire while providing the capital, strategic resources, and operational support needed to accelerate sustainable growth.We specialize in lower-middle-market businesses across the United States, with a particular interest in essential services, distribution, niche…

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Edouard Group

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Edouard Group Ltd. is a UK-based provider of pressure testing, process isolation, and specialty industrial rental solutions serving the energy, petrochemical, and industrial sectors.We are evaluating strategic investment opportunities to establish and expand our presence in the United States market. Our focus is on acquiring or partnering with established industrial service businesses that provide recurring technical services and maintain strong customer relationships within the energy, refining, petrochemical, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.

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Woodland Capital LLC

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Woodland Capital is an independent real estate investment firm that specializes in acquiring resource-rich land in the Southeastern United States. The company focuses on properties with current income potential, including those used for timber production, farming, citrus, mining, and mitigation opportunities. Leveraging a vast network of industry professionals and investment partners, Woodland Capital aims to capitalize on various value opportunities within the real estate market. The firm is committed to values such as integrity, resourcefulness, loyalty, accountability, and effective…

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Nyaar Holdings

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Husband-and-wife acquisition team seeking to acquire and operate businesses in the DMV region. Combined background includes engineering, telecom infrastructure, operations leadership, and program management. SBA pre-qualified. Focused on businesses with $700K-$1.2M+ SDE in engineering, light manufacturing, distribution, and B2B services. Long-term owners looking to preserve employee and customer relationships while continuing growth.

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Virtus Partners

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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.

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Sylvanite Capital, Inc.

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We are small family office that is seeking to deploy our own capital in the lower middle market. We seek to do majority and minority investments. We typically seek earnings of $500,000 or greater in the Western, Southwestern US.

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VeriQuest Investors

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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.

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KASS Labs LLC

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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.

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Expedition Capital Partners

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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…

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workpolar

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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.

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Elmwood Group

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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.

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Zittel Advisors

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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…

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Insight Industrials, Inc

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Insight Industrials, Inc looks for overlooked but stable asset backed businesses in the light industrial, service and manufacturing sectors. We utilize a disciplined approach to drive growth and build value by focusing on platform synergies and back office centralization.

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C37 Capital LLC

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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.

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Prospera Capital

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Prospera Hills Capital "Prospera Capital" was founded on the belief that the best businesses are built when founders, operators, and investors work together as true partners.After years of investing in and working alongside founder-led companies, we saw firsthand that building a great business requires more than capital. It requires experienced leadership, aligned partners, and a shared commitment to growing the company thoughtfully over time.At Prospera Hills, we partner with founders and management teams who want to remain involved in building their companies while preparing for the next…

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Flight Equity

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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…

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Shaw Ventures, Ltd

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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.

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Integrity Growth Partners

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Founded in 2018, Integrity Growth Partners is a growth private equity firm focused on investing in high-growth software and tech-enabled services businesses led by exceptional management teams. As of September 2023, Integrity Growth Partners has over $550 million in assets under management across its fund and investment vehicles.We believe that the foundation for exceptional growth in any company starts with its team. We bring complementary strategic, operational, and financial resources to our portfolio companies.We partner with exceptional management teams to accelerate growth. We invest…

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Rally Sky Capital

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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.

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Firms in the Retail Distributors 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 Retail Distributors Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, 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 Distribution 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 834 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Distribution.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Retail Distributors Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Distribution, 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 Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 834 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 Retail Distributors Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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