Top Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

Q: How are Search Funds in this directory ordered?

Firms in the 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.

Q: What information is included in each Search Fund 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.

Q: What company sizes are most common for Search Funds?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for 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.

Q: How do I connect with Search Funds?

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 Search Funds directory, you can request information here .

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2,169

Active Firms

26,304

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 45%

Business Services 11%

Technology 11%

Healthcare 9%

Consumer Goods 8%

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

Yellowhammer Strategic Partners LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Yellowhammer Strategic Partners, founded in 2021, is an East Coast-based long-term private investment vehicle seeking to acquire and operate a closely-held lower middle-market business generating <$3.0 million in EBITDA within either the light manufacturing, value-added distribution or B2B services industries.We provide an efficient and discreet closing process for owners facing succession issues and employ a “Legacy Preservation” approach to our acquisition and operations frameworks. Our Principals have complementary backgrounds in Fortune 100 Operations / FP&A and Investment…

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Oct 2023 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

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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

Industria Search Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

2 Total Closed Deals

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Industria Search Capital is a search fund vehicle which has 10 Single Family Office backers, and is looking for industrial type companies to acquire, and grow

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Oct 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Jun 2023 Acquired water runner llc

Cherry Tree Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Cherry Tree was founded by one entrepreneur with one sole purpose: to acquire and operate one great business in New England. I am a passionate, self-funded entrepreneur looking to work with a business owner who wants to transition their business into caring hands. I built my career in healthcare and life sciences, holding roles in operations, product management, business development, and strategy consulting. I also worked in my family's business which distributes a wide range of food packaging products. After completing my MBA, I decided to focus my career on owning and operating my own…

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Apr 2022 Acquired Confidential Company

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

Alpex Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Alpex Capital is an entrepreneur-led company focused on acquiring then operating a single company based in the US or Canada. Our goal is to grow the business while preserving its legacy by leveraging our expertise, significant capital resources and best-in-class board of directors.Alpex Capital is the ideal fit for a business owner looking to transition ownership of their business to an entrepreneurial team who is ready to commit long-term and who will protect their legacy, culture and employees.Alpex's founder, Maxime Aymonod, is backed by a team of 20+ experienced investors, operators and…

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Nov 2024 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

Griffin Schultz

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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I am a successful owner, operator, and investor in small businesses planning to acquire and then run a small business ($900K-$2m EBITDA) on my own or a larger one (

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Apr 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

Saga Growth Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Saga Growth Partners is an operator-led venture focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the U.S. Our founder is a serial entrepreneur who has owned and operated multiple businesses in industries ranging from moving and storage services to real estate. We partner with transitioning owners to continue the saga of their company.

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Feb 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

Aquimont Capital, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Aquimont Capital was formed by Aron Berke and Co-Founder (name to be released Dec 2022) and is exclusively focused on finding a single, exceptional healthcare company that has a motivated seller and the potential to achieve meaningful growth.We are seasoned managers that bring a combined 18+ years of experience in the healthcare sector across various categories including care delivery and payment models, life sciences, population health, fraud enforcement, and digital health. We are committed to bringing this experience to bear on extending the seller's legacy, and are working in concert…

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May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Edessa Growth Partners, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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Edessa Growth Partners is an investment firm founded by Resit, dedicated to the mission of acquiring and growing one exceptional business in the United States. Our vision extends beyond transactional interactions, deeply valuing the relationships and legacies that form the heart of a business.Our goal, is to fully step into the shoes of the existing business owner, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of the business’s successful journey. We understand that each business, its operations and culture are unique. Therefore, our approach is tailored, not only focusing on financial…

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May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

NCA SF067 LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal

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We focus on mutual benefit, profit, and growth for all of our stakeholders.Our program carefully selects talented individuals who are capable of operating andgrowing a company through a proprietary Talent Identification and Selection Process. We also partner with the best business schools around the globe to source top-tier talented individuals that would fit our ETA program. When working with us, aspiring entrepreneurs benefit from access to capital resources and support in pursuing a direct path to owning and managing a small business; existing businesses benefit from succession solutions…

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Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Presidio Holdings

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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

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Firms in the 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 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.

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 Search Funds directory, you can request information here.

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