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Retail Holding Companies

243

Active Firms

8,187

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$18M

Core Revenue Range

$800K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range


California 14%
Florida 14%
Texas 10%
New York 6%
Illinois 4%

Focus: Long-Term Ownership | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Buy & Hold

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Third South Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Third South Capital is a holding company specializing in the acquisition and operation of profitable niche software businesses. With a focus on long-term growth rather than short-term gains, the company leverages its operational expertise to enhance the performance and value of its acquisitions. Third South Capital manages a portfolio of seven software businesses, demonstrating its commitment to nurturing and expanding its investments in the software sector. The firm is recognized for its strategic approach to acquisitions, prioritizing sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Murphy Legacy Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
Michael Murphy, CPA, is a repeat founder who has built and sold digital infrastructure and consumer platforms while keeping investors whole. Over a two-decade career he has raised more than seven million dollars, closed a $150 million power and land agreement, and overseen construction of a 45 MW computing facility.He also engineered an enterprise email system that delivers two billion messages each year and created video and real-estate platforms that attract millions of users.Murphy manages his own reconciliations, crypto treasury, and GAAP compliance, drawing on early training with the…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ensemble Performing Arts

Actively Sourcing Deals
Ensemble Performing Arts is a vibrant community of independently run music and dance studios, powered by passionate educators and supported by a team that believes in preserving what makes each school special.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Paw Acquisition I Corp.

Actively Sourcing Deals
Paw Prosper is a family of brands offering a wide range of innovative, efficacious, vet recommended solutions trusted to help pets thrive throughout every stage of their lives. Paw Prosper focuses on three main pillars: (i) injury prevention, (ii) aging support and (iii) rehabilitation. The Company has grown through eight acquisitions since 2022. The Company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with additional offices in Florida, Connecticut, Toronto and the Netherlands. Paw Prosper's business includes sales directly to veterinarians and other professionals as well as sales directly to…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Crmone

Actively Sourcing Deals
Leader in BPO & CX services with over 20 years of global experience, a world-class team of 4,000+, and operations in seven countries. We excel at enhancing customer experiences, boosting efficiency, and cutting costs, making us the preferred BPO partner for industry leading brands worldwide.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Montlake Partners LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
Todd Owens and Paul Judy bring 25+ years of co-leadership experience building, operating, and scaling companies from early-stage to $100M+ ARR across tech-enabled services, SaaS, healthcare, and light manufacturing. Their complementary skill set pairs aggressive GTM and commercial growth leadership (Todd) with disciplined operational execution and customer delivery (Paul).Acquisition MandateActively evaluating acquisition targets west of the Rocky Mountains in stable, fragmented industries with low risk of AI disintermediation.Target Criteria:Primary Sectors: Home Services | B2B Tech-Enabled…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Perpetuo Corp

Actively Sourcing Deals
Perpetuo is a permanent capital holding vehicle deploying committed capital directly from our balance sheet, we seek to acquire US based businesses through majority change in control LBO with historical management continuing to stay in place. Our criteria include EBITDA ranges $2-10M, 12% margins or greater, with 5+ years of profitable cash flow operations. We are sector agnostic, but do not invest in technology, real estate, and capital intensive businesses. We aim to align sellers with our long-term permanent hold strategy through a majority buyout, seller note, and roll over equity.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Toyota Tsusho

Actively Sourcing Deals
Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. is a multi-market, multi-business enterprise which has been operating in North America for over 60 years. Based on both the heritage and the vision of our parent company, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, the trading affiliate of the Toyota Group companies, we have greatly enlarged upon our traditional trading business model by developing new manufacturing, intermediate goods processing and logistics activities in United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.Toyota Tsusho America’s business spans a wide range of fields. We have organized our business under seven…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Inlet Point Holdings

Actively Sourcing Deals
Sod Solutions is a leading turfgrass research, development, and technology company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Since 1994, we’ve partnered with top turfgrass breeders, producers, and industry stakeholders to develop and license some of the most successful turfgrass brands in the market. Beyond our core turfgrass licensing and technology platforms, we own and operate a growing portfolio of businesses adjacent to the lawn and landscape industries.Acquisition Criteria: We are actively seeking to diversify our holdings through the acquisition of well-run small businesses…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Brattle Point, LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
Brattle Technologies is a family-owned holding company of fantastic American businesses.We are not a private equity firm and do not seek profit from the regular sale of our holdings.Instead, we provide capital and professional, long-term ownership to our companies to help them grow into significantly larger enterprises over many years of stable ownership.In other words, we are investors for the long run.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

DMM Motorsports

Actively Sourcing Deals
DMM Motorsports is a multi-brand automotive aftermarket platform focused on acquiring and scaling niche performance and off-road parts companies. Our investment criteria target founder-led businesses with $1–10 million in revenue and strong brand equity where we can add value through shared operations, centralized systems, and growth capital. We have a proven track record of building and integrating brands such as Hybrid Racing and DC Sports, and we continue to execute on a roll-up strategy that prioritizes founder-friendly deal structures and long-term brand growth.Our team combines deep…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Founded in 2021, FMP is a value-oriented holding vehicle focused on long-term value creation across its portfolio companies. We aim to deploy medium-to-long duration capital across the capital structure, primarily focused on controlling equity stakes.Our experience is rooted from structuring and executing complex public markets transactions, but we have always gravitated towards entrepreneur-led private enterprises. Given our expertise, we can get up-to-speed and comfortable on unique opportunities. No financial engineering. No games. We are interested in the success of valuable…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Athen Systems

Actively Sourcing Deals
Athen Systems is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are focused on acquiring, managing, and empowering leading exceptional technology companies.Pre-acquisition, we do a deep dive into the operations and market industry of our target company. We identify the company’s strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and processes and capture the information in a cohesive and action-oriented plan. Thus we are well-positioned post-acquisition to execute an optimization plan to fill operational gaps and invest in areas of strength.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Greenrow Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Greenrow Capital is an operator-led investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing lower middle-market service businesses. Our team’s experience spans more than three decades across industries such as commercial truck dealerships, fleet maintenance, distribution, hospitality, and restaurants. Individually, our team has owned and operated multiple hotels and restaurants, run large commercial truck dealership and service operations, and held leadership roles in corporate finance, leveraged lending, and asset management. We have also founded and managed investment platforms…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Outpost Companies

Actively Sourcing Deals
Outpost Companies is an entrepreneurial holding company that focuses on long-term oriented growth investments. Co-founded by Sam Long and Phil Kantor, Outpost leverages their extensive experience both investing and operating roles to provide strategic support to their portfolio companies.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Titan Holdings

Actively Sourcing Deals
●      At Titan Holdings, we build and operate our own AI ventures and provide capital and strategic support to promising early and growth stage ventures. We are an experienced group of operators and engineers who have raised collectively $250m in capital across our ventures●      We recently incubated Neuron ERP, which is a next generation AI-enabled Oracle Fusion AMS consulting firm. Neuron ERP uses proprietary AI to resolve up to 60% of ERP application managed services tickets, improving…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

BTNV I

Actively Sourcing Deals
Search fund focused on looking at various consumer / industrial / infrastructure opportunities. Several team team members with investment experience - no current portfolio companies, but embracing opportunities.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Saguaro Equity

Actively Sourcing Deals
Saguaro Equity provides a permanent home for Arizona-based businesses, ensuring their legacies and teams continue to thrive. I'm fortunate to already have committed equity partners who share my vision. Our mandate is to acquire a majority stake (51%-100%) in an Arizona-based business that: 1) Has been operating for 15+ years;2) Generates ~$500K-$2M of annual free cash flow; and 3) Fits into a long-term hold strategy. To founders / owners preparing to step away from their business, we make the following commitments: 1) Continued legacy and team: Great businesses are built by great people. Our…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sigma Commercial

Actively Sourcing Deals
The Sigma Commercial companies were founded by Milwaukee-based entrepreneur Jeffrey L. Koenig, a lifelong Milwaukee resident with a passion for real estate, construction, architecture, and business. Quality, attention to detail, and a focus on our client’s needs drive our hard-working staff.We purchase companies in historically stable industries including construction, real estate services, managed service providers, and manufacturing. We do not not believe in "SDE" and only invest in professionally managed companies based on real performance unless they directly bolt on to our…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Fuze Corporate

Actively Sourcing Deals
Fuze Corporate is a privately held investment company looking to acquire and partner with industry leading companies in the Supply Chain & Human Resource verticals. We operate through our two brands Fuze HR and Fuze Logistics.Fuze Logistics Services is a next-generation third party logistics (3PL) firm leveraging cutting edge technologies and decades of industry expertise to facilitate the transport of freight globally.Fuze HR is a fast-growing recruitment and staffing firm servicing North America’s largest companies in multiple disciplines and at all levels within an…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.


Frequently Asked Questions

How are Holding Companies in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Retail Holding Companies 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 Holding Company 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 Retail Holding Companies?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Retail Holding Companies is $4M-$18M, with a core EBITDA range of $800K-$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 Retail experience when evaluating Holding Companies?

Relevant Retail 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 243 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Retail.

Do all Holding Companies in this directory focus exclusively on Retail?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Retail Holding Companies directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Retail, 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 Holding Companies with experience in Retail?

When comparing Holding Companies with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 243 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Retail Holding Companies?

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 Holding Companies directory, you can request information here.


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