Top San Francisco Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

1,274

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 40%

Technology 14%

Business Services 9%

Consumer Goods 9%

Transportation 8%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Deal-By-Deal Financing | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Hanover Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

17 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Founded in 1994, Hanover Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring and partnering with the management teams of small-to-medium sized companies. With over 30 years of sector focus, we invest in niche, proprietary product and engineered equipment manufacturers and differentiated service companies.

Recent Transactions

View All

Apr 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Jun 2025 Acquired Car Wash Equipment Co. (Confidential)
Dec 2021 Acquired Powertronix, Inc.
Dec 2020 Acquired Ska Fabricating

Auricle Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Auricle Capital Partners, LLC was founded to invest in high quality US-based family and founder-owned businesses. Our principals have over 35 years of experience as investors in, advisors to, and operators of middle market businesses. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, with particular expertise in medical products and manufacturing.

Recent Transactions

View All

Apr 2024 Acquired Elastic Therapy, LLC
Jun 2021 Acquired Banister Medical Holdings, Inc.
Jan 2019 Acquired Engineered Medical Systems, LLC
Jun 2013 Acquired Air Drill Hammers & Bits Pty Ltd

Hayden Creek Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Hayden Creek Capital ("HCC") is a principal investment firm that focuses on investment opportunities in lower-middle market private companies. Our Principals have deep expertise in making growth equity and buyout investments principally in the Consumer Food and Beverage, Business Services and Distribution industries.HCC is not a typical private equity firm—we are not a fund. We take a flexible and creative approach to capital structures, having an extensive network of debt capital and institutional and family office equity capital providers.Our investing philosophy is grounded in…

Recent Transactions

View All

Aug 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2025 Acquired Anthony's Ladies Apparel
Jan 2024 Acquired Bin To Bottle
Oct 2021 Acquired Texas Emergency Care Center

Metamora Growth Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Metamora Growth Partners (Metamora) is an investment firm focused on buying and growing software and technology-enabled services companies. We are committed to: Closing transactions efficientlyPaying fair pricesHonoring the legacy of the owners we succeed through integrity and a commitment to taking care of existing customers and employees We differentiate with our deep experience and focus on healthcare-related services and software as well as our long-term time horizon and goal to be permanent owners of the businesses we acquire. Our partnership:We are backed by >25 family offices…

Recent Transactions

View All

Mar 2024 Acquired HCIM
Sep 2023 Acquired Talispoint
Jul 2023 Acquired Labstep
May 2023 Invested in Perspecta

Sopris Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Recent Transactions

View All

Apr 2026 Acquired Confidential Company

Tradescope Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

TRADESCOPE acquires small building trade contractors and strategically integrates them into geographic ‘Pods’ across rapidly growing U.S. markets

Recent Transactions

View All

Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Stop Browsing. Start Transacting.

Join 20,000+ members who source deals, connect with counterparties, and close transactions on Axial.

Get Started Today

Software Growth Partners

11 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Software Growth Partners’ (SGP’s) primary mission is to build great software companies. We do this by being very selective about where we invest, and being very engaged where we do. Unlike the traditional private equity approach, we engage with our portfolio companies as true partners with only one goal: To help them achieve their full potential.We are focused on B2B software and tech enabled services core areas of interest. Investment Criteria: 3-25M in ARR 1M+ in EBITDA 10%+ growth rate 90%+ GRR 90%+ Logo Retention 100%+ NRRWhen we achieve our primary mission, we generate winning…

Recent Transactions

View All

Apr 2025 Acquired ClientSavvy
Mar 2023 Acquired ClearlyRated
Sep 2022 Acquired MeshIQ (Nastel)
Jul 2021 Acquired Stackify

Galaxi Group

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Galaxi Group is a family office backed independent sponsor focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We consider ourselves entrepreneurial capital partnering with management teams and entrepreneurs to achieve next level success.

Recent Transactions

View All

Jun 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Jul 2025 Acquired Serpico Landscaping
Aug 2021 Acquired Medallion Landscape Management, Inc.
Jul 2017 Acquired Rainforest

Chisel Industries

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Chisel Industries is a company specializing in acquiring or partnering with and scaling home services and home construction businesses. The company typically partners with home services businesses in the $1M–$8M EBITDA range. Chisel Industries raised a $40M Series A led by Khosla Ventures, closes deals in less than 60 days, and rarely uses debt at acquisition.

Recent Transactions

View All

Jun 2026 Acquired A&F Electric
Jan 2026 Acquired Paradise Pools
Jan 2026 Acquired Vine Homes

Pacific Fin Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Pacific Fin Capital specializes in operating small-to-medium size food and beverage manufacturing businesses.We leverage our operating and investing experience to give business owners, liquidity and alternative options, based on your needs and goals. Our entrepreneurial approach ensures a long-term vision of growth for your business, customers, and employees.Our flexibility allows us to move fast to find a solution that benefits everyone involved.We specialize in partnering with food and beverage manufacturing companies that have between $5 and $50 million in annual revenue and between $1 and…

Recent Transactions

View All

Apr 2025 Acquired Gold Coast Baking
Feb 2022 Acquired Tropical Bottling
Jun 2021 Acquired Pack Labs

ClearPoint Investment Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

ClearPoint Investment Partners invests in lower middle-market business services and financial processing companies. We work closely with management as a hands-on partner to create long-term value for our stakeholders. We focus on businesses at key inflection points – where our deep strategic, operational, and industry expertise can accelerate growth and materially enhance company value.Clarity of focus, process, and principles are hallmarks to our approach.

Recent Transactions

View All

Oct 2019 Invested in H1 Insights
May 2018 Invested in Accommodations Plus Technologies Holdings
Sep 2017 Invested in Shore Group Associates

Aetherion Group

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Aetherion Group, a long-term holding company, is focused on partnering with businesses to foster their growth in perpetuity. Our team searches for exceptional businesses with high growth potential and helps to provide liquidity to leaders looking for their next chapter. We strive to build upon the legacy that management has created and compound value through reinvestment in the people and products that make their firms great. We have $25m in committed capital, requiring only board approval to execute a transaction.

Recent Transactions

View All

Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Perennial Holdings LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Perennial was founded to build market-leading businesses that endure over generations. We partner with founders and families that have built exceptional organizations and are seeking a new steward to champion employees, customers, and their legacy. We believe the best organizations identify and empower talented people, treat them with respect, and reward long-term thinking. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to support our teams. We’re serious about our work and consider ourselves your partners in building businesses for the long-term.

Recent Transactions

View All

Oct 2019 Acquired MadSky Roofing And Restoration, LLC

Atlantic Franchise Group

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Atlantic Franchise Group is a private equity platform specializing in the acquisition and scaling of multi-unit franchise platforms and franchisor systems. With a focus on quick-service restaurants (QSR), fitness, and hospitality sectors, the company operates with speed, certainty, and discretion. Their operator-led team, boasting decades of franchise experience, is dedicated to fast, confidential, and certain closings. Atlantic Franchise Group invests in established franchises to enhance operational improvements and growth strategies, aiming to expand their reach and profitability.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

RP Industries

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

RP Industries is a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition, growth, and transformation of businesses using technology. With a strategic focus on AI-driven transformation, the firm collaborates closely with management teams to enhance operational capabilities without disrupting existing systems. RPI's partnership with 8090 Solutions brings together top-tier engineers from leading tech giants like Amazon, Meta, and Google to develop custom AI tools, ensuring businesses are equipped with cutting-edge solutions. Founded by Chamath Palihapitiya (Facebook, Social Capital, 8090…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Latyka Group

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Latyka Group is a dynamic company specializing in logistics and trade, offering a wide array of services including business process outsourcing, nearshoring, and commercial printing. The company operates through its subsidiaries, each functioning autonomously to drive innovation and adhere to core values. Latyka Group is committed to providing integrated solutions that enhance agility and foster creativity, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Their focus on innovative thought processes and resilience positions them as a leader in their field, dedicated to delivering…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Bear Creek Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Bear Creek Partners is a private investment firm focused on buying founder and family-owned lower middle market businesses where we can partner with exception teams to achieve sustainable long-term results. Rob Clark (founder) spent the most recent portion of his career at Genstar Capital in San Francisco, leading new investments in services, software and industrials and managing an extensive cross-sector portfolio. During his tenure, Rob completed 12 platform investments and 100+ add-on acquisitions representing $10 billion of transaction value and over $3.5 billion of total equity.Our…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Carrie Smith

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Acquisition-ready individual buyer with 1031 exchange capital, personal funds, and SBA financing. Seeking profitable, established businesses with $500K–$3M in SDE/EBITDA, ideally 10+ year operating history and an owner ready for transition. Industry agnostic — open to manufacturing, distribution, B2B services, and consumer. Operator background: Bay Area real estate portfolio ($1M+ annual rents, self-managed), Walmart GM, mortgage origination ($100M+). Decisive, well-advised, and able to close on a defined timeline.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Valemont Group

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Valemont Group specializes in building and investing in dry cleaning and laundry businesses, focusing on the growth of wash and fold services, commercial work, and route development. They emphasize the importance of investing in people, equipment, and strategic routes to enhance their service offerings. With a strong presence in Louisiana and the Southern regions, Valemont Group is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for wash and fold services, which are projected to grow significantly in the coming years. Their approach includes integrating pickup and delivery services, aligning…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Cade Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Cade Partners is a healthcare-focused investment firm based in San Francisco. Cade brings a unique AI transformation playbook to traditional services firms in healthcare and helps them become more successful.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Firms in the San Francisco Independent Sponsors 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 San Francisco Independent Sponsors is $4M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$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.

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in San Francisco may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Independent Sponsors based in San Francisco are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the San Francisco market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Independent Sponsors in San Francisco, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 69 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 San Francisco Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

Top San Francisco Independent Sponsors

Axial Insights

Stop Browsing. Start Transacting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Let us curate Relevant Introductions.

Companies sold using Axial Advisor Finder:

Get Introduced to the Right Advisors

You’re All Set

We've Received Your Request