Top Retail Distributors Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

Q: How are Search Funds in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Retail Distributors Search 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.

Q: What information is included in each Search 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.

Q: What company sizes are most common for Retail Distributors Search Funds?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Retail Distributors Search Funds is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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.

Q: How important is Distribution experience when evaluating Search Funds?

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 953 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Distribution.

Q: Do all Search Funds in this directory focus exclusively on Distribution?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Retail Distributors Search Funds 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.

Q: How do I compare Search Funds with experience in Distribution?

When comparing Search Funds with experience in Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 953 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Q: How do I connect with Retail Distributors Search 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 Retail Distributors Search Funds directory, you can request information here .

953

Active Firms

17,306

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 13%

Florida 13%

Texas 10%

New York 8%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

Focus: Acquiring One Business | Capital Source: Investor-Backed or Self-Funded | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

Blue Tide Inc.

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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BlueTide Inc. is a Hawai'i based, locally owned company focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are passionate about preserving and enhancing Hawai’i’s business legacies through strategic acquisitions. Guided by a values-based approach to doing business, we strive to create lasting success for local businesses and our island community as a whole.

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Apr 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Jamey Bennett

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Experienced operator seeking a middle market consumer products brand to buy and operate. Ideal profile is an established brand with room to improve in digital marketing, DTC, Amazon, or retail distribution via national accounts.

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Mar 2026 Acquired Confidential Company

Yellowhammer Strategic Partners LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Yellowhammer Strategic Partners, founded in 2021, is an East Coast-based long-term private investment vehicle seeking to acquire and operate a closely-held lower middle-market business generating <$3.0 million in EBITDA within either the light manufacturing, value-added distribution or B2B services industries.We provide an efficient and discreet closing process for owners facing succession issues and employ a “Legacy Preservation” approach to our acquisition and operations frameworks. Our Principals have complementary backgrounds in Fortune 100 Operations / FP&A and Investment…

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Oct 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

Continuum Legacy Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are a dynamic duo of experienced and passionate entrepreneurs dedicated to leveraging our combined expertise to identify, acquire, and transform promising businesses into thriving enterprises.

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Jul 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Intermountain Industries

1 Closed Deal via Axial

2 Total Closed Deals

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Following the sale of my business in Salt Lake City, Utah in December of 2023 I will be relocating to the greater Seattle area in Q2 2024 and will be looking for another quality business to buy.

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Mar 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2022 Acquired Cleaner Hoods Inc

Cherry Tree Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Cherry Tree was founded by one entrepreneur with one sole purpose: to acquire and operate one great business in New England. I am a passionate, self-funded entrepreneur looking to work with a business owner who wants to transition their business into caring hands. I built my career in healthcare and life sciences, holding roles in operations, product management, business development, and strategy consulting. I also worked in my family's business which distributes a wide range of food packaging products. After completing my MBA, I decided to focus my career on owning and operating my own…

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Apr 2022 Acquired Confidential Company

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New Alpine Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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New Alpine Capital is a private investment firm focused on building durable businesses alongside proven leaders. We develop and execute long-term growth strategies through operational and technology improvements and via add-on acquisitions.

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Sep 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Too Sharpe Capital LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Based in Dallas Fort Worth, Too Sharpe Capital LLC is an entrepreneurial acquisition firm committed to partnering with and acquiring a successful small business.

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Nov 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Prospector Equity

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Independent sponsor led by experienced PE investor seeking to acquire a single operating business. Industry focus on business services, with specialization around insurance / real estate, home services, and infrastructure / utility services. $750k minimum SDE up to $5MM. Seller must have been in business for minimum of 5 years and must be open to minimum of 6 months (ideally 1 year) of staying on in a full-time or consulting capacity.

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Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Elinor Growth

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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I am seeking to partner with business owners ready for their next chapter. As a marketing and growth leader turned CEO, I thrive on learning what built a company’s success and expanding on that foundation. My goal is to honor the owners’ legacy and unlock new opportunities for growth.Industries: Healthcare, Digital Consumer Services, E-CommerceGeography: Remote, Mid-Atlantic U.S. & United KingdomSize: $400K-1.5M EBITDA

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Jul 2026 Acquired Confidential Company

Edessa Growth Partners, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Edessa Growth Partners is an investment firm founded by Resit, dedicated to the mission of acquiring and growing one exceptional business in the United States. Our vision extends beyond transactional interactions, deeply valuing the relationships and legacies that form the heart of a business.Our goal, is to fully step into the shoes of the existing business owner, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of the business’s successful journey. We understand that each business, its operations and culture are unique. Therefore, our approach is tailored, not only focusing on financial…

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May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Presidio Holdings

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Presidio Holdings was founded on the belief that exceptional businesses deserve focused leadership and a stable home—not a short investment cycle. Our purpose is to steward one company with care, discipline, and a long-term commitment. We take seriously our responsibility to the people and customers who rely on the business and aim to build an organization that thrives for decades.

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May 2026 Acquired Confidential Company

OVH Search

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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OVH search is looking to acquire a $2-10M EBITDA company in the US. The company must already have middle management in place. Ideal business should be in healthcare, compliance/audit in ESG/EHS, or industrial services provider

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Apr 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Paper Street Consulting

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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The Paper Street Group (PSG) is a small team of business leaders who are focused on partnering with Midwest-based light manufacturing & distribution businesses. We look to partner with small and midsize businesses who are looking to continue their legacy.Our operating experience includes start-ups, turn-arounds, family businesses, and integrating new business units. Our acquisition and finance experience includes working with General Partners, Limited Partners, negotiating operating agreements, and financing dozens of investments. This experience includes activities that…

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Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

RDM Partners

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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RDM Partners specializes in the acquisition, operation and growth of ecommerce, marketing agencies and consumer packaged goods companies. We are looking for businesses between 1-4M of EBITDA with an established history of operations and growth. We are looking for majority control and/or buyout transactions.

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Jul 2020 Acquired LilyAna Naturals
Jan 2020 Acquired Confidential Company
May 2018 Acquired Confidential Company
May 2018 Acquired Alehorn

RPM Capital LLC

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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RPM Capital LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We purchase these companies through North Beach Holdings LLC, our portfolio holding company. We believe that we are an excellent buyer for the following reasons:Unlike most investment companies, our capital is permanent - we won’t sell your business a few years after we buy it; we want to hold it forever. We expect to earn above average returns on our investment capital, so we value companies on their ability to generate long-term cash flow and not on resale value.Because we are focused on the…

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Feb 2022 Acquired Brahler's Cleaning & Restoration
Jan 2021 Acquired S&S Filter
Jul 2020 Acquired Hart's Ambulette
Jan 2018 Acquired Advisor Consultant Network, Inc.

Lancaster Group

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Lancaster Group is a small business investment firm that targets and acquires companies within the lower segment of the middle market, typically businesses with revenues between $2 million and $30 million. In partnership with SFUMATO Equity Holdings and a network of high-net worth individuals, we have 100% of our equity committed to our next transaction.

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Apr 2026 Acquired Kittleson Landscape
May 2025 Acquired Garden State Brickface & Siding
Jul 2024 Acquired McCormick's Heating and Air Conditioning

Nakani Capital Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Nakani Capital Partners aims to invest in small and medium sized businesses in North America, to grow them and to further create opportunity and growth for all its stakeholders.Nakani Capital Partners is an investment platform that specializes in helping entrepreneurs exit and retire. We understand that this process can be daunting and challenging, which is why our team has the expertise and knowledge to guide entrepreneurs through the process. With a wide range of investors, consisting of individuals with successful exits in various industries, we can offer entrepreneurs a tailor made…

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Jun 2025 Acquired Bingo Pro Inc
Jun 2025 Acquired Berri Books Inc

LML Capital

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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LML Capital is an acquisition fund located in San Francisco concentrating on investments in the Western United States, emphasis on (UT, WA, CO, CA, TX). We are industry agnostic focusing on acquiring and scaling evergreen, recurring revenue/recurring customer businesses generating $500K - $3M in annual EBITDA with commited capital and well established bank partners.

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May 2021 Acquired Ward Road Pharmacy

Clio Capital Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Clio Capital Partners are seasoned entrepreneurs and investors eager to be passed the torch from a successful entrepreneur. Operators at our core, we have the experience and dedication needed to build upon the legacy of your business’s success. We have the flexibility to unlock the wealth accumulated in your business while providing peace of mind you’re transferring ownership to a team focused on long-term growth rather than short-term financial engineering or cost-cutting.

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Oct 2023 Acquired Allied Threaded Products

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Firms in the Retail Distributors Search 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.

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 Search Funds is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 953 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 Search Funds 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 Search Funds with experience in Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 953 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 Search Funds directory, you can request information here.

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