Top Soft Drinks Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

306

Active Firms

6,902

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$800K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 14%

Florida 13%

Texas 10%

New York 7%

Pennsylvania 4%

Key Attributes

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

Taylor Gentry

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We are a small team of investors and operators that have a successful track record of building, investing in, and growing businesses in the Pacific Northwest. We focus on investing in small to medium sized companies where we can have an outsized impact on the organization in partnership with the management team. We invest in and partner with companies without intending to sell them which allows us to think and act like owners, not just investors. We facilitate ownership transitions and provide long-term homes for the continued development of companies and the employees, families and…

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Palo Verde Capital

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Palo Verde Capital is a private equity firm in Dallas, TX focused on growing small businesses and lower middle market companies through acquisition. If you are considering selling your organization, give us a call.We offer a range of services for lower middle market companies. Our primary practice area is full (or +51%) control, and we are industry agnostic. The services we offer include:M&A Advisory: Our experienced team provides M&A advisory services to help businesses navigate the process of selling a company.Operational Improvement: We work with our portfolio companies to…

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Bab Inc.

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Bab Inc. is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. 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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Perennial Growth Partners, LLC

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Perennial Growth Partners is a Pittsburgh, PA based holding company devoted to the strategic acquisition of family-owned businesses. We are dedicated to enhancing business' robust foundations, driving sustained growth and prosperity while upholding the core values and traditions integral to their success. At the heart of our approach is a profound respect for the legacy and heritage of the businesses we acquire. We recognize that these businesses are the embodiment of generations of commitment, diligence, and community involvement. As investors, we see ourselves as stewards entrusted with the…

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LAF Ventures LLC

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Our team consists of two highly experienced professionals, each with a diverse and solid financial background. One of us has expertise in Go to Market strategies and business development, holding a C-Level position in a successful fintech company that generates over $100M in annual recurring revenue. This company is supported by prominent firms like a16z, ICG, and USV. He has a track record of driving business growth and successful expansions across various industries. The other team member, who operates between NY and Houston, is an accomplished banker with a proven record in securing…

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Post Road Holdings

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Post Road Holdings is an emerging, independent sponsor focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the northeastern United States. Post Road strives to acquire, invest in, build, and partner with best-in-class businesses. Post Road has a flexible investment mandate and brings a creative and collaborate approach to transactions. While Post Road typically seeks control investments, it is willing to participate in partnerships and to acquire non-controlling interests. Post Road is a generalist investor, but it avoids overly complex and speculative businesses. The firm derives its…

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Sedulus Search Partners

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Sedulus was founded to acquire and invest in operating businesses based in British Columbia. We will invest in the Company, its people and its business relationships. We take an active role in operating the business and are focused on opportunities that require a management and ownership succession plan.

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Noksha Capital

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Noksha Capital (NCAP) is a private investment firm led by a team of operational experts who have nearly 40 years of combined work experience across multiple continents and industry sectors. We aim to selectively partner with organizations across the world who operate within the consumer goods, healthcare, retail or manufacturing sectors and collaboratively transform their operations to achieve a higher intrinsic value.

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Kensen Wah

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Gateway Group has been revolutionizing the home-building industry with its commitment to design-driven, high quality infill solutions. Our focus on creating exceptional life-centric homes and adding value to communities has never changed. We continue our mission of building homes that give people a sense of pride in their living space and the neighborhoods they live in with the confidence of long-lasting value.

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Alnitak Capital

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We are an independent sponsor with $10 million of committed capital searching for a transaction. While we are agnostic on industry, we're searching for businesses with 7+ years of operations, good customer retention, and a defensible market position. We are using a permanent capital vehicle, where we plan to to grow each business acquired in perpetuity through both organic and inorganic methods, with no intention of selling in the near future (unlike private equity).

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Augusta Capital Partners

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Augusta Capital Partners, LLC ("Augusta Capital Partners") is a specialized investment firm located in Dallas, TX, dedicated to providing shareholder value through strategic partnerships. ACP's portfolio includes upstream & midstream companies focused on energy, renewables, and water related opportunities in various basins of the United States. As of 2022, ACP has become industry agnostic and pursues various industries (with the exception of healthcare and technology).

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Arrowhead Industry Capital

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ARROWHEAD INDUSTRY CAPITAL (AIC) IS AN INDEPENDENT PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM FOCUSED ON GROWTH-ORIENTED INVESTMENTS IN THE ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS.BASED IN NEW YORK, WE BACK LEADING MANAGEMENT TEAMS, WORKING IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE VALUE BY BUYING AND GROWING BUSINESSES AND ASSETS THROUGH AIC AND IN PRIOR ROLES, WE HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH INVESTING $1.7 BILLION OF EQUITY CAPITAL IN BUSINESSES VALUED AT OVER $10 BILLION.

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Riverwolf Partners

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Riverwolf Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. 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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Demarco Venture Partners

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Our firm was founded by two partners with broad private investment and business building experience. We are looking to build a small portfolio (3-5 investments at any time) that are primarily control investments that we can grow (through organic growth and bolt on acquisitions) and sell in a 3-7 year time horizon. At previous firms we have collectively overseen the deployment of over $1bn of capital into over 100 portfolio companies (through various debt and equity structures). We are investing off our own balance sheet that has been supplemented with support from a small group of LPs that…

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T9 Fund

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T9 Fund is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we would like to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Haywood Ventures

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Haywood Capital is seeking to acquire middle market companies to steward for the long term. With balance sheet stable capital we have the ability to plan for the long-term growth of the companies we acquire.

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Quadec Private Capital LLC

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Quadec Private Capital is an independent private capital firm pursuing investments in outstanding companies in the United States with EBITDA between $2 million and $20 million. Quadec seeks to align companies and management teams with the appropriate capital structure to create enduring value. We are particularly focused on situations where management or current business owners are seeking a liquidity event, but also have a desire to retain a meaningful ownership stake and pursue organic and acquisitive growth. Our role is to support management with strategic guidance and our ability to…

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Wildrose Capital Corp.

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Wildrose Capital is a self-funded Private Equity firm with a focus on Canadian businesses. We take pride in working closely with our portfolio companies to effect growth and value for all stakeholders.

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Vel Consulting LLC

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Wayne Veldsman is the President & Co-founder of Vel.Consulting. We are partnered with Asset Automation to actively purchase and renovate digital businesses.Wayne has been in the online business world since 2016 and has launched and grown multiple businesses over the last 7 years.After starting his first business in 2014, Wayne successfully launched and scaled a digital marketing agency to a 7-figure valuation before deciding to exit in 2019, to pursue other ventures.Wayne actively works with entrepreneurs and businesses who are looking to take massive action and create drastic changes in…

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Cresswell Ventures

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At Cresswell Ventures, we recognize that selling a business represents far more than just a financial transaction for owners approaching retirement. It is the culmination of decades of hard work, sacrifice and vision. We provide an opportunity for an owner to secure a meaningful exit while entrusting their life's work to a partner who will respect and preserve their legacy. Our mission is to acquire a single exceptional company, align interests with management, and unlock its full potential. Cresswell Ventures brings empathy, integrity and a relentless drive for excellence to each…

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Firms in the Soft Drinks 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 Soft Drinks Independent Sponsors is $3M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $800K-$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.

Relevant Consumer Goods 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 306 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Consumer Goods.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Soft Drinks Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Consumer Goods, 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 Independent Sponsors with experience in Consumer Goods, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 306 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 Soft Drinks Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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