Top Retail Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,253

Active Firms

23,263

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

California 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

Teak Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Teak Partners is a private investment company solely focused on acquiring and growing a single great small to medium sized business.We intend to take a direct active management role in the company we acquire and dedicate all of our professional energies to its ongoing success and to the preservation of its legacy.

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Mar 2022 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

Grey Wind Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Grey Wind Capital is an infrastructure-services-based search fund started by a former J.P. Morgan investment banker and Wilson Sonsini / Skadden attorney.

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Jul 2025 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

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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

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

People First Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are focused on preserving the legacy and long-term growth of an entrepreneurial U.S.-based company. We offer fair, flexible acquisition structures, dedicated leadership, and a wealth of experience. We have a long-term investing approach to growth and nurturing businesses. Your company won't just become a number in a portfolio with us, your organization will become our sole focus. We will ensure your people, relationships, reputation, and brand continue to grow and flourish.

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Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Aug 2023 Acquired North Valley Pediatric Therapy
Aug 2023 Acquired The Therapy Group of Tucson
Feb 2021 Advised Apollo Behavior Services on an investment from Apollo Behavior Services

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

Motif Holdings

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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I'm an experienced business operator, advisor and ex-Oliver Wyman principal, having been intimately involved in raising VC funds for a software startup, having been CEO of a biotech incubator where we took a portfolio company public and then sold it, then spent 15 years in the healthcare industry as a strategy consultant serving health insurance, hospital and private equity clients in the US and Canada.I've decided it's time to buy my own company - preferably here in the Toronto area, but I'd go further for the right company - and I'm just getting my search started. The most obvious fit for…

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Jun 2026 Advised NeuroMedix Inc. on an investment from Confidential Company
May 2007 Advised AIM Therapeutics in its sale to Confidential Company
Mar 2007 Advised NeuroMedix Inc. in its sale to Confidential Company

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

Sage Point Capital, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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OVERVIEWSage Point Capital is a New York based firm focused on acquiring and growing lower middle-market companies. Sage Point takes a highly hands-on approach to its investments.We invest $2-$15 million in long-term capital to acquire control positions in privately held companies with revenues between $10-$30 million.IndustriesWe are interested in niche markets ($100M+) that are highly fragmented with no clear leader or disruptors as well as established regional oligopolies. Our focus areas include:Business servicesTechnologyHealthcareEducationValue-added distributionConsumer…

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Mar 2000 Advised FlyFit Travels & Tours on an investment from eTravels India

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

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Firms in the Retail 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 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 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 1,253 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Retail.

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

When comparing Search Funds with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,253 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 Search Funds directory, you can request information here.

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