Top Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

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2,170

Active Firms

26,287

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

Charcon Industrial

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Charcon Industrial acquires and operates lower middle market manufacturing and industrial businesses. I am an owner-operator, not a fund, with committed financing relationships across SBA, conventional, and private capital. I have worked on multiple business and real estate transactions with creative terms and move quickly from NDA to LOI with a straightforward, seller-friendly process.Focus Areas • Metal finishing: electroplating, anodizing, powder coating, passivation, electropolishing • Co-manufacturing and contract production: consumer goods, supplements, industrial…

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Sunnyridge Management

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Sunnyridge Management is a Los Angeles-based self-funded acquisition firm seeking quality founder-led businesses for long-term ownership and operation. Founded by Cole Tournat — an investment professional with deep experience evaluating businesses across market cycles — Sunnyridge is built on a simple conviction: the best acquisitions are won by protecting the downside.My core operational focus is on building and scaling sales and marketing functions to drive organic growth with businesses who have strong product-market fit serving a niche industry.Cole has spent 4 years at Ares…

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Roxbury & Co.

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Roxbury & Co. is a long-term investment firm led by a former BCG consultant and institutional investor with deep experience in highly regulated industries. We are focused on acquiring mission-critical service providers in financial, insurance, and compliance ecosystems. Backed by a committed group of family offices and operators, we seek to preserve legacy and unlock the next chapter of growth.

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Beyda Management LLC.

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I’m actively looking to acquire a business generating between $1–3M in annual profit. My primary focus is on construction services or consumer product companies with established operations in New York or New Jersey. I’m interested in opportunities with strong fundamentals, stable cash flow, and growth potential.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Prospect Energy Partners LLC

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I am an individual investor looking for my next step in my career. I am interested in a fabrication, light manufacture business or an industrial repair/ service business in Texas or the mountain west

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Two Bridges Acqusitions

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I am searching for a profitable business to acquire and operate in the greater Bay Area. My search is backed by family investment, and am looking to buy one business, step in as a full-time owner operator, and build on what the current owner has spent years creating.

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Willow Lake Equity LLC

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Willow Lake Equity is an investment fund looking for service companies to own & operate in the Mountain West region. We intend to hold our acquisitions for an indefinite amount of time. We are interested in listings that require day to day management by the new owner or those that have management already in place. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with listings or for more information about us!

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Terry Capital

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Terry Capital is a Calgary-based independent search effort led by Bill Terry. I am seeking to acquire a single, well-established Alberta business that I will own and operate full-time over the long term. My focus is on B2B services, industrial services, light manufacturing, and energy-adjacent infrastructure and maintenance businesses generating $1M–$6M of cash flow.I take a long-term stewardship approach: retaining and supporting strong teams, preserving what already works, and making practical, data-informed operational improvements over time. I am not pursuing a quick flip or a remote…

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Marquez Family Holdings

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In 2022, I sold my Company and retired in 2024. I have over 20 years of experience running companies, building teams in both the medical field and as a real estate investor. I hold a Finance Master’s.

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Tau S.A.

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Tau S.A. is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Summit Revere Capital

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I am searching full time to become a full time operator.I am a respected management leader in consumer packaged goods (CPG) and tech/finance operations with experience at family-owned firms including Mars, Ferrero and McMaster-Carr, in addition to Google and Kearny. Prior to my work in CPG and operations, I was an education leader at Stanford University with a focus on college admissions.I am known for leading high performance organizations that are driven by my expertise in P&L growth management, strategic planning, product innovation, consumer experiences, and team leadership. I am…

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Orenda Continuum Capital LLC

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Orenda Continuum Capital is an entrepreneur-led Fund dedicated to acquiring and managing one established Canadian business. Founded by Rym Leulmi, the firm specializes in business succession planning, focusing on companies with strong operational foundations and generating $2 to $8 million in EBITDA. Orenda Continuum Capital seeks long-term leadership opportunities, aiming to acquire and lead one exceptional company rather than maintaining a portfolio of multiple investments. With a small team, the firm emphasizes personalized succession planning to ensure a seamless transition and continued…

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Maple Point Capital

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Maple Point Capital is a traditional search fund with commitments from established capital partners (Trilogy, TTCER, M2O, Maven, Sage) with the goal to acquire and operate a single outstanding business. We are a group of experienced entrepreneurs with committed capital who want to partner with a business for the next stage of its growth. We seek businesses that provide mission critical services and have demonstrated a history of growth.

Recent Transactions

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Bryn Merrey LLC

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Bryn Merrey LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions in Maryland and Northern Virginia. 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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Grand Exchange LLC

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I’m an operator with a background in construction and project execution. I previously founded and ran a startup in the Bay Area where I worked on building mobile lab units for Terraformation. Through that experience, I developed hands-on expertise managing field operations, coordinating trades, and delivering complex builds under tight timelines.Today, I’m partnered with a small, well-capitalized investment group that includes my brother, a corporate attorney and M&A associate, as well as a former CEO of Transocean. Together, we focus on acquiring and growing businesses in the…

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Evan Ross

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I am an entrepreneur through acquisition seeking to acquire and operate one exceptional business for the long term. I am targeting profitable, asset-light B2B companies with recurring revenue, strong customer relationships, and $1M–2M of SDE. I am a Tuck MBA with experience in institutional investing, capital markets, and business development at PeerStreet and Carta, as well as owning and operating a multifamily real estate portfolio. I have substantial personal capital to invest alongside experienced acquisition partners and am committed to preserving a seller’s legacy while growing the…

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Prairie Ridge Group

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Founder & Managing Member pursuing the acquisition and active operation of a lower middle market services business. I intend to assume the CEO role post-acquisition and provide long-term ownership and leadership continuity for an owner transitioning out of day-to-day operations.Background includes senior financial and operational leadership as CFO of a private equity-backed healthcare platform with extensive M&A and integration experience. Transactions are typically structured using personal capital alongside SBA-supported financing, providing efficiency and certainty of close.Primary…

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Pacific Gate

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Pacific Gate is an investment firm dedicated to acquiring and operating established Canadian small businesses with a focus on long-term growth and stewardship. The firm aims to support business owners in transition, ensuring sustainable development and continuity.

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Boston Mountain Management

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I am an active operator with 6 years of corporate operations experience (Walmart) and a portfolio of real estate investments. I am looking to acquire a single platform company to operate full-time. I value boring, profitable stability over speculative growth.I am targeting B2B services that are non-discretionary for the customer. Route-based logistics services, commercial maintenance, or compliance and safety services are some examples. Financial CriteriaEBITDA: $500k – $1.5MMargins: 12%+ Revenue: High recurring component or locked-in contracts.Geographic focus is on the Mid-South and…

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Jude Frances Corporation

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I am an experienced professional with a background in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, combining strong technical expertise with business strategy and operational leadership. My career has been built around custom-engineered, project-based businesses, where I’ve led complex initiatives and driven growth through process improvement, team development, and customer-centric innovation.I am actively seeking to acquire a manufacturing business in or around Atlanta, Georgia. My ideal target is a small to mid-sized company with a legacy of quality, a strong team, and opportunities for operational…

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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.

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