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

956

Active Firms

17,376

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

Beaconsfield Growth Partners

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Operator led search fund focusing on the industrial and business services industries, backed by several institutional investors, family offices and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to grow businesses to continue the legacy and build on what founders have built through their career.

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Marinova Capital

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I'm searching for one exceptional business to acquire and lead as its next owner-operator.I'm not a financial buyer looking to optimize and exit. I'm looking to step in as the day-to-day leader—running operations, working with your team, and building on what you've created. This will be my career and my commitment for the next several decades.I have $20M in committed equity capital from a reputable investor.

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SJW1

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I am a Real Estate Broker with up to 2.5 million I can put down. Looking to purchase a profitable blue collar business from someone looking to retire. I do not need any income and am happy to reinvest most of the money back into the company in order to grow it as much as possible. I am looking to not only modernize/ grow the company, but expand through strategic acquisitions.

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Elam Interests LLC

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Individual investor with deep operating expertise; history of rapidly growing companies and executing successful exits; backed by strong capital partners. Past experience focused on growth and founding technology roles at companies that scaled from $1MM -> $100MM+. Interested in DTC businesses, SaaS, and niche healthcare/wellness operations.

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Los Angeles Unlimited

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Los Angeles Unlimited Holdings LLC is actively acquiring profitable, owner-operated businesses in the Industrial & Environmental Services sector across Southern California.The acquiring principal holds a Professional Engineer license and an MBA from Cambridge University, with nearly two decades of operating experience across business management, commercial deal-making, and field operations — spanning multinational energy companies, venture-backed industrial technology, and senior government advisory roles. The acquisition is intended to be owner-operated from day one, with a long-term…

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Quercus Capital LLC

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Quercus Capital LLC is an equity sponsor targeting control and majority investments in healthcare services and B2B technology companies with $1-10 million in EBITDA.Our principal brings 20+ years of private equity investment and healthcare operations experience, having successfully built and scaled businesses across the healthcare value chain. We partner with founders and owner-operators seeking strategic succession planning and liquidity while preserving company legacy and culture.We offer founder-friendly transactions with flexible structures, decisive execution, and hands-on operational…

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Hairouna Capital

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I'm a hands-on operator with 15 years of experience across sales, marketing and operations seeking to acquire and run a B2B/B2G business with $750K-$1.5M EBITDA, 10+ yrs operating in Texas, NY, or Georgia

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Greenwich Innovations

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Holding company focusing on opportunities in energy, tech, mechanical services (i.e., HVAC, BMS/EMS), and commodities. Primarily interested in independent, lower middle market opportunities in Eastern and Northeastern US.

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SAM Industries

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Sam Industries is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and operating stable, service-based businesses with strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential. We target lower middle-market companies where ownership is seeking a transition, and where we can preserve legacy while driving operational excellence.

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SASM Holdings

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Former PE investor in real estate, media and venture capital. Invested across capital structure in over $500MM of deal capitalization. Representative experience: luxury condo and multifamily development, exhibition, animation and film production.

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Bridgerland Investments

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Target Deal Size:Revenue: $1M to $25MEBITDA/SDE: $500k to $5MEnterprise Value: $1M to $10MIndustries of Interest:Industrial ServicesTransportation & LogisticsEnvironmental Services (water treatment, waste management, etc.)Essential Blue-Collar Services (distribution, equipment services, infrastructure support)Business Services supporting industrial, energy, or infrastructure sectorsGeography:Primary Focus: Texas (DFW and surrounding regions)Secondary: Broader South-Central U.S., open to strong national opportunitiesTransaction Types:100% buyouts (preferred)Majority recapitalizationsOwner…

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Delaroche consulting

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Currently Key Account Manager at Nexira, specialized in sales and business development within the food, agriculture, and value-added natural ingredient sectors. Backed by a Master of Science in agricultural science and business, I combine corporate enterprise experience at a global leader in functional naturals with hands-on operational expertise in agribusiness vertical integration.

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Newport Capital Corporation

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Newport is focused on oilfield service or adjacent companies. Target EBITDA ranges of $1 - 15mm. We're primarily focused on Canadian companies but are open to looking as US opportunities. We prefer opportunities where an existing management team will continue operating the company.

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TwinForge Capital

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TwinForge Capital is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring and operating small businesses across select U.S. metropolitan areas, including San Diego, the Twin Cities, and Greater Washington, D.C. The firm specifically targets owner-led businesses with an EBITDA ranging from $500K to $1.5M, demonstrating a strategic focus on financially robust enterprises. TwinForge Capital's investment strategy is designed to foster growth and operational excellence within its portfolio, making it a key player in the lower middle market of private equity.

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Smith Texas Enterprise Ventures LLC

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Smith Texas Enterprise Ventures 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.Our firm’s founder has been an Austin resident for over 25 years. He spent most of that time as the President and CEO of an investment advisory and wealth management firm. Throughout his career he has developed a depth of experience in all types of investments. He has experience in deal structure, and…

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BLLT Ventures

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I am seeking to acquire and operate a profitable, established small to lower-middle-market business as a long-term owner. My focus is on a single platform investment where I can be actively involved in leadership and operations. I am drawn to businesses with durable demand, defensible local or regional market positions, and meaningful operational complexity. Sectors of interest include industrial and field services, construction and construction-adjacent businesses, transportation and logistics, and specialty manufacturing. I value thoughtful transaction structures, including seller…

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Kenosha Capital, LLC

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Kenosha Capital, LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized businesses. We partner with exceptional companies poised for their next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders and partner with employees to build the company together.

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Hillside Succession

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Hillside Succession is a privately held entrepreneurial-focused investment firm looking to acquire businesses requiring a successful exit and a stable succession for existing owners. Our firm has partnered with long-term focused, experienced investors. Hillside’s founder and entrepreneur, Mark Jarvie, will take an active role in leadership post-close.Mark is a seasoned operator and executive with two decades of hands-on, entrepreneurial and start-up experience. He is a strategic, innovative leader with a proven track record of growing and scaling high-growth businesses.

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La Colina Equity Partners LLC

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La Colina Equity is looking for one company to buy and operate for the long term. Everything we do is anchored in aligned incentives and fair dealing. We are looking for an owner who wants to collaborate.Your business will not be part of a portfolio. We are not a private equity fund. We are not a venture capital fund. We are backed by experienced advisors and former operators.

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3462 Capital

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Financial sponsor focused on acquiring specialty distribution, industrial services and specialty contracting businesses in Western Canada between $1-10mm in EBITDA.

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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 956 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 956 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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