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

Buildwell Holdings

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Founder-focused acquirer seeking $1–8M+ EBITDA businesses in access control, behavioral health, audiology, fertility & environmental services. Committed to preserving culture and growing with your team.

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Vivek Daftuar

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Looking for businesses to acquire and operate in the Bay Area. Former Gartner and Linked executive focused on go to market execution and revenue growth. Seeking acquisition opportunities in the $500K to $5M EBITDA range.

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Guddi Growth

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Firm Type: Traditional Search Fund (Investor-backed)Enterprise Value: 15-60M USDMinimum Revenue: 4M USDMinimum EBITDA: 1M USDBusiness Model: B2B Software or Tech-Enabled Services BusinessesGuddi Growth is an entrepreneurial investment firm, backed by several institutional investors, looking to acquire B2B SaaS or tech-enabled services businesses and take over the day-to-day management from the current owner/CEO looking to exit.Within software companies, preference is towards verticalized and niche businesses, but we are open to horizontal software too depending on their profitability and…

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Stonefield Services LLC

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Seeking established service, industrial, and skilled trades companies. Business Finance Director with 20+ years of leadership experience spanning financial management, operational excellence, business transformations, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives.

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Joel Christensen

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I am an experienced business leader, entrepreneur, and problem solver with more than 25 years of experience building relationships, leading complex negotiations, and helping organizations navigate growth and change. My background spans enterprise healthcare sales, construction, real estate development, and product development. giving me a practical understanding of both operational and financial success.I am seeking to acquire and grow established businesses with strong foundations, loyal employees, and meaningful customer relationships. I bring a long-term ownership mindset, a collaborative…

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SAMMY LEE

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Hi there,I’m interested in your listing and this is my buyer profile.I'm a California-based buyer acquiring one business to own and operate, in the $2.5Mto $7M enterprise value range. I'm SBA pre-qualified for acquisitions up to $5.0M.Credit 800+, no gifted funds.Day job is Principal Product Manager (AI/ML) at a Fortune-10 retailer. I also own andoperate a profitable B2B plant rental company serving conferences and corporateevents, so I've run a small P&L rather than only modeled one.On process: NDA back the same day, a screened position within 48 to 72 hours ofreceiving financials, and…

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Poro Point

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Poro Point is Diego Cuenca’s company to operate and acquire businesses for long-term success (10+ years). He invests his own capital; alongside partners he has worked with for over a decade. He is an experienced entrepreneur, buyer, and CEO with a true love for growing small business.

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Jin Chang, CPA

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I am an individual investor and CPA with more than 20 years of financial and business advisory experience, seeking to acquire an established, profitable business in New Jersey or New York. I am particularly interested in service, CPA firm, B2B, healthcare, home services, logistics, and other businesses with recurring revenue, strong cash flow, experienced management, and opportunities for long-term growth. I am a serious, well-capitalized buyer and can move efficiently on the right opportunity.

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Griffin White

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I have a history of managing businesses with revenue of $5-20m in industries ranging from private security, estate antiques, and outdoor power equipment.I am aiming to acquire a business with a history of supporting and servicing customers or clients and maintaining that legacy while moving the growth forward.

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Willow Branch Capital

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Investment Criteria: Service-based or light manufacturing businesses in Eastern Canada with $1–$4M EBITDA, $5-20M revenue, strong teams, recurring or repeat revenue, and solid reputations.Owner Experience: Operator-led, non-PE buyers with 30+ years of combined Fortune 500 general management and entrepreneurial experience, including scaling portfolios, P&L ownership, and frontline leadership.Areas of Expertise: End-to-end operations, general management, marketing and sales growth, execution with frontline teams, and financial discipline.Ownership Approach: 2 self-funded buyers with…

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Nick Marchiony

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I am looking to transition from a career in tech sales into business ownership. I am looking for a scalable service, businesses to acquire and manage within 45 minutes of Atlanta where I live. I am a well qualified buyer.

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Ark Financial Group

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I want to build a Central Texas holdco of essential, cash-flowing service businesses within approximately three hours of Austin. I'm targeting my first acquisition at ~$600K+ SDE that runs under a general manager (enough to clear ~$250K after a manager and SBA debt service) with focused verticals of septic, waste/garbage removal, landscaping, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, demolition, auto repair, and car washes. Ideally, buy retiring or owner-transition sellers with a #2 in place or a recruitable GM.I've spent 10 years in corporate finance, and am now at a family office firm, serving…

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Ecotine

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Operator-led acquisition platform focused on sustainable materials, specialty consumer brands, and ESG-forward manufacturing. We acquire and scale revenue-stage companies with sustainable product differentiation, proven unit economics, and founder relationships that create value beyond capital.What we acquire:Direct-to-consumer and B2B consumer brands with defensible positioning (packaging, healthcare consumables, outdoor/lifestyle)Sustainable materials, textiles, and biopolymer companies with commercial tractionRevenue $500K–$5M+; sustainable margin profile or clear path to…

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Forth Industries

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Hello! I’m Jeff! I’m 39 years old, and have been around small business and entrepreneurship my entire life. I’ve helped grow a manufacturing business from 2M to 17M in revenue, and also founded a direct to consumer product based business now doing over 1M in revenue. I’m looking for a new venture to apply my time and energy towards. I have a young family, love the outdoors, and love to ride bikes and ski.

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Patrick Adams

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Based in Indiana. MBA at UVA’s Darden School of Business. Undergrad at Notre Dame. I’m a strategy and marketing leader with a proven track record of driving growth for top pharmaceutical products as well as major consumer brands.

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Ryan Gerard

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Purpose:To leverage my experience in corporate America and my upbringingin rural America to purchase a local, essential, recession-resistantKansas City business. To strengthen its foundation, build upon itslegacy, and commit to growing and contributing to the local economy.B A C K G R O U N DMy name is Ryan Gerard. I have 24 years of expertise that include:Strategic business growth, board member, exceeding regional salesquotas, operations executive, and managed a $1.2B CAD healthcareIT program that helped developed a $400M CAD sales pipeline thatwould be a net ARR increase of 64% YOY. Managed…

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Bada Operating Partners

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I'm an experienced corporate sales strategist with over 20 years in enterprise sales, specializing in complex deal structures and scalable business solutions. I’m actively seeking to acquire and operate a stable, service-based business in the $2M–$4M revenue range, preferably within 50 miles of NYC. My target industries include B2B services, commercial cleaning, HVAC, specialty trades, and other recurring revenue businesses with strong margins. I bring both capital and operational expertise, and I'm prepared to move quickly on the right opportunity.

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Knighton Partners LLC

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Knighton Partners is dedicated to preserving the legacy of passionate, EdTech founders. We have a heart for the classroom and the promise of education to change the world. We understand how technology can empower teachers and engage students. We believe great software and platforms can open a world of opportunities for future generations.We’re more than a distant investor, we’re operators who roll up our sleeves to scale bootstrapped and family-owned businesses. We’ve built revenue organizations, developed leaders, retained talent, optimized P&L for capital-efficient growth, and led…

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Gloria Avenue Partners

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Gloria Avenue Partners is a private investment company led by Darwin Valentine to acquire, lead, and grow one excellent business with operations in California. Backed by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs, operators, and investors, business owners can be confident we will provide successful, long-term stewardship of their business that honors their legacy.

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Michael Cox & Layla Ramirez

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Michael Cox and Layla Ramirez are conducting a self-funded search to acquire and grow a single, privately-held company. Combined, our experience is in P&L/product management, corporate strategy, human capital, partnerships, and business development in Financial Services, Non-Profit and Government, and Tech. Michael holds an MBA/MPA (Georgetown/NYU) and Layla holds a MBA from Harvard Business School.

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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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