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

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

Michael Segal

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I am seeking to acquire a manufacturing or distribution business located in Southern Indiana (Indianapolis and south). The ideal business operates in a stable market, generates SDE of $500K+, and has clear opportunities for growth through improved sales and marketing.

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Volk Ventures

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Working with Sleeping Giant Capital, based in West Michigan, to acquire a company. I am looking to acquire a profitable business in West Michigan. I am searching for services businesses, transportation/logistics and light manufacturing.

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Bright Path Investments

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We are an investment firm led by two entrepreneurs focused on acquiring SMBs in the NY/NJ metro. Focus is on companies with $600k-$1.25MM EBITDA, 10+ employees, recurring/re-occurring revenues, with the potential to modernize via operational and/or marketing improvements.

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Ayvan Partners

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Ayvan Partners is a fund 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.Gautam Gurijala is an experienced vice president with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in trading systems, trading, hedge funds, derivatives, and equity derivatives.

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Mainstreet-DFW

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Main Street DFW is a Dallas–Fort Worth acquisition company formed to buy and personally operate one established business in the Metroplex. We target profitable DFW companies with $1–10M in revenue, $500K–$2M in EBITDA, and low capital expenditure needs, across B2B and B2C services, energy, construction, consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, and software. We're built for owners who are ready to retire or transition and who care what happens to their employees, customers, and name after closing. Founded and led by Stone Hayden, an engineer and data leader with a decade of…

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KDE Holdings

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Search fund with committed capital looking to acquire and operate a firm. I am targeting healthcare and SaaS companies with recurring revenue and EBITDA of over $1M. United States-based search, with a preference for the Midwest.

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Grandview Peak Capital

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Grandview Peak Capital (GPC) was established for the sole purpose of acquiring and growing one outstanding business. With SaaS strategy, sales, consulting, and operations experience, GPC seeks to acquire a B2B software or services business for long-term growth.

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Redwood Succession

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Redwood Succession 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. Brendan Duebner founded Redwood Succession during his 2Y at Wharton to fulfill his dream of running a company. He brings a variety of leadership experience in a range of organizations, including three self-founded companies, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and as an Army combat arms officer. His goal is to work with the…

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Longview LLC

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Longview is a self-funded investment platform focused on acquiring a single, well-run small business in the San Francisco Bay Area for long-term ownership. We are not a fund and do not have outside investors. Decisions are made quickly and directly by the principal.The goal is to acquire a high-quality business with a strong foundation, preserve what already works, and grow it thoughtfully over time as an active, hands-on owner. We value durable cash flow, repeat or recurring customers, and businesses with a strong local reputation and capable teams.The principal behind Longview brings nearly…

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Rime Healthcare MSO LLC

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Rime Healthcare MSO LLC is 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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Scissortail Legacy Partners

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Scissortail Legacy Partners (SLP) is an entrepreneur-led firm with solid investor support, dedicated to acquiring and operating one exceptional business. My mission is to preserve your business legacy through a seamless transition and a steadfast commitment to its protection and future growth.

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BRC Health, LLC

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I bring a mix of hands-on operational leadership and Fortune 500 communications strategy. I’ve built and managed a profitable medical services company and previously ran a long-standing PR consultancy serving global brands. My acquisition focus is on service businesses with steady recurring revenue, strong customer relationships, and operational simplicity. I aim to buy, improve, and hold companies for the long term with a low-drama, people-first operating style.

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Highland Legacy Capital

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Highland is an independent sponsor meets a family office. We are family men with backgrounds at McKinsey & Co, Deloitte Consulting, in family business and in academic roles.We offer a differentiated path forward for a seller and are dedicated to acquiring, managing and growing a single planform businesses for the long term. We are committed to delivering an exceptional long-term outcome for a seller, their employees and their customers. We see this as the only path forward for a successful investment.We can underwrite meaningful value for a seller who needs strong operators to step into…

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Calusa Capital

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Calusa Capital is a long term holding company looking to acquire a business with up to 4M in EBITDA, within a 3 hour drive of Toronto. We operate ourselves, and have long time horizons. This allows us to be flexible around structure. We intend to maintain, and build upon, a sellers legacy, which includes taking care of the people who got them there.

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FALCO AND COMPANY

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I am looking to find a company or business within the area of 20-100M and I would like to buy another businesses and I am specifically looking for a electrical business or whatever comes up at this time

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Rockland Heritage

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Rockland Heritage is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring and operating a single high-quality business in the lower middle market. We target companies with $1–6M in EBITDA, strong recurring revenue, defensible market positions, and potential for long-term value creation through operational excellence and digital transformation.Our team combines deep experience in strategic planning, technology, and customer experience from senior roles in global companies such as Amadeus, Airbus, and Harvard-affiliated organizations. We bring hands-on leadership and a long-term…

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E & V Legacy Partners

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E&V Legacy Partners is a self-funded search fund run by Brandon Baxter, acquiring a business in the Southeast. I’m looking for recurring service and/or maintenance revenue and an owner ready to step back. Background is chemical engineering and plant operations, then corporate strategy. Buying one business to run and grow for the long haul.

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The Kyle Nicholson Co

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Kyle Nicholson is a local, hands-on operator looking to acquire and grow a stable, differentiated business ($2 M–$20 M revenue, $500 K–$2 M EBITDA) in the Ohio Valley and Upper South, bringing a proven record of brand revitalization, data-driven operational improvements, and a deep commitment to employees, community, and long-term stewardship. Kyle began his career launching new products and business models at Procter & Gamble’s new-business incubator, where he built rural distribution networks in India and helped design the world’s lowest-cost washing machine for emerging…

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New Frontier Enterprises

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New Frontier Enterprises is a traditional search fund that targets to acquire one business with strong fundamentals in need of an exit solution. We will give the seller a quick and hassle-free exit while preserving the seller's legacy.

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Jason Styles

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My investment criteria focus on overlooked, fragmented service businesses that are essential, recurring, and operationally complex. I look for mission-critical B2B services where downtime isn’t an option—think industrial maintenance, traffic control, or specialized logistics. I’m also drawn to compliance and regulation driven niches like testing, inspection, legal support, or healthcare back-office services, where demand is sticky and recurring by necessity. Many of these businesses are low-tech and process-heavy, making them ripe for modernization through better systems, automation, or…

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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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