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Transom Capital Group

2 Closed Deals via Axial 17 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Transom Capital Group is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with an operational focus to private equity investing in the middle-market. The Transom Capital team has a track record of investing and guiding the growth of lower-middle-market businesses. Key to this success is our unique hands-on approach to partnership that provides operational involvement and support to each portfolio company without overwhelming the management team. As investors, we view our role as critical, but not sufficient, to generating forward thrust, momentum and, if needed, a change in direction.

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• Jun 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jun 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2024 Acquired Gene Juarez Salons & Spas
• Jan 2024 Acquired Bose Professional

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners

2 Closed Deals via Axial 14 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (“MSCP”), established in 1985 and based in New York, makes control equity investments in North American middle-market companies. Currently investing capital from Fund VI with $1.4 billion of total commitments. Targeted, sub-sector focused strategy with intensive operational focus driven by on-the-ground portfolio company “Accelerators” in addition to Operating Partners. We differentiate ourselves by applying the global resources, brand, and capabilities of Morgan Stanley to the middle-market. 

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• Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Dec 2021 Acquired Simplicity
• Oct 2012 Invested in Creative Circle
• Apr 2012 Acquired Access Cash

Clearwell Group, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 14 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Clearwell Group is a single family office based in Tampa, FL focused on making majority equity investments in companies located in the Southeast and Texas. We focus on simple to understand, but not simple to operate businesses with at least $2.0M in EBITDA. We have five businesses in the portfolio today that operate in the business services, manufacturing, environmental services and engineering sectors.

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• Dec 2025 Acquired Flash-Rite
• Jul 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2025 Invested in Steadfast Alliance
• Nov 2021 Acquired Gaskins LeCraw

Chicago Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Chicago Capital Partners is a private equity firm which primarily makes control investments in lower middle-market companies with $2-10 million of EBITDA in the following industries: business services, consumer products, distribution, food and beverage, and niche manufacturing. Our fund structure and investment mindset promote building business partnerships and creating value over the long-term.Operational Perspective: Managed by founders and operators, our team understands small and family business dynamics;Partnership Focused: We partner with strong management teams, provide…

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• Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Feb 2022 Acquired Nickerson
• Jun 2021 Acquired Chocolate Works
• Dec 2020 Acquired Home Sweet Home

Abacus Investments

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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With over 30 combined years of experience, we have developed a keen eye for the best use of our capital. We find values that others missed. Our team of professionals has vast experience in industrial, business services and consumer sectors. We have a reputation for successfully invest and exit while preserving capital in a downturn. Our other experiences include land development, aggregate mining, timber management, residential housing, commercial real estate, property management and real estate M&A. Among all entities, we have eclipsed 1000 transactions. With our comprehensive experience,…

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• Nov 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Acquired OGRE
• Aug 2023 Acquired Alabama Rental Property
• Aug 2023 Acquired Spartan Invest

The Sterling Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 35 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1982, The Sterling Group is a private equity investment firm defined by its focused expertise, depth of experience, operational strategy, and approach to partnering with management.Focused expertiseWe specialize in what we know best: acquiring and increasing the value of middle-market operating businesses in the fields of basic manufacturing, industrial services, and distribution.Depth of experienceOur Partners have a combined 90 years at Sterling. Their business experience encompasses management, operations, public accounting, commercial and investment banking, and securities…

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• Dec 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Oct 2010 Acquired Propex Inc
• Oct 2010 Acquired Purina Mills
• Oct 2010 Acquired Quicken Loans Inc.

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Alvarez & Marsal Securities

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals

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Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies. Our firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by our strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally focused advisory firms in the world. AMC combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing, with deep operational expertise, industry knowledge, and global corporate relationships of A&M, making us an attractive partner to…

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• Aug 2023 Invested in Allied Universal
• Aug 2023 Invested in Carton Pack
• Aug 2023 Invested in Ayesa
• Aug 2023 Invested in AirLife

Ninth Street Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals

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Ninth Street Capital Partners is a private investment partnership that specializes in acquiring, developing and managing established businesses. With a focus on executing deals with the highest degree of integrity, we make long-term controlling investments in growth-oriented, privately held businesses with revenues ranging from $5 to $50 million. Our flexible approach allows us to tailor our investments to help entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their personal and financial goals.

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• Sep 2019 Acquired Undislosed
• Jun 2015 Invested in Premium Inspection & Testing
• Mar 2014 Invested in Kitchen Cabinet Distributors
• May 2013 Acquired SCADA Source, LLC

Gemini Investors

136 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Founded in 1993, Gemini Investors is a Massachusetts-based private equity firm that provides capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Since its inception, we have invested approximately $1 Billion in more than 185 companies throughout the U.S., typically investing $3 – $8 million per transaction in either control or minority positions. Gemini offers a flexible investment approach. We provide a wide range of financing structures, which include subordinated debt with warrants, preferred stock, and common equity. We have extensive experience leading transactions, as…

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• Sep 2025 Acquired Party Reflections
• May 2025 Acquired Honey Smoked Fish
• May 2025 Acquired Gold Coast Baking Company
• Feb 2025 Acquired Spectro-UV

LNC Partners

69 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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LNC Partners is a relationship-driven private equity firm based in Arlington, Virginia, focused on investing in lower middle-market companies across the United States. Founded in 2012, the firm manages over $1 billion in capital and frequently serves as the first institutional partner to founder- and management-led businesses.LNC provides customized and flexible capital solutions that can combine equity and debt, enabling the firm to structure investments that align with the needs of each business and management team. LNC’s flexible approach allows it to invest in either control or minority…

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• May 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Dec 2025 Invested in Bennie Health, Inc.
• Nov 2025 Acquired General Insurance Agency
• Oct 2025 Acquired Nevarez Insurance

Gen Cap America

57 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Gen Cap America (GCA) is a private equity firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in leveraged buyouts of privately held lower-middle market businesses. Investment Criteria: Revenue: $5M - $100MEBITDA: $1.5M - $10M Geography: United States & CanadaTransaction Types: Family SuccessionManagement BuyoutDivisional Spin-offRecapitalizationsMost transactions are management buyouts or buyouts of one or multiple retiring owners. GCA target investments typically have a long history of successful operations and cash flow, and quality managers who wish to be part of the…

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• Feb 2022 Acquired Aquasol Corporation
• Sep 2021 Invested in Lab Products, Inc.
• Jan 2021 Acquired Frontier Packaging, Inc.
• Sep 2020 Acquired TFM Services, LLC

Graham Partners

46 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Graham Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in businesses with proprietary technologies, advanced manufacturing know-how, innovative product development capabilities, and strong growth potential. Graham Partners targets companies with EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million, and will invest in smaller companies to the extent they complement one or more of its other holdings. Since the firm's founding in 1988, Graham Partners has closed over sixty acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, and divestitures. The committed capital raised since inception through the Graham…

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• Sep 2023 Acquired Barcoding
• Sep 2023 Acquired Commercial Bakeries Corp.
• Aug 2023 Acquired TAOGLAS
• Mar 2023 Acquired Rhythmlink

Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Company

44 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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HKW is evolving with clarity and purpose, while honoring the vision of the firm’s founders and our 100 plus year history. We focus on specific sectors in which we can utilize our skills and perspective, leveraging technology as part of a data-driven methodology to power our “Four Pillar” structure. HKW has developed processes that support our strategy to find, create, and sustain value in our companies while trusting and appreciating that our approach is what sets us apart.

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• Jan 2023 Acquired CMIT Solutions
• Dec 2022 Acquired dominKnow
• Sep 2022 Acquired Golden Country Oriental Food
• Mar 2022 Invested in Draup

Nexphase Capital

42 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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NPC is a thematic and operationally-focused private equity firm that partners with founder-owned companies that have reached a growth inflection point and are seeking a value-added partner to help navigate the ‘Next Phase’. NPC specializes in three distinct sectors: Consumer, Healthcare, and Software & Services. NexPhase was formed in 2016 by the former principals of Moelis Capital Partners.

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• Oct 2025 Invested in Always Best Care
• Jul 2025 Invested in Magic Science
• Jul 2025 Invested in Empower Community Care
• Apr 2025 Invested in Behavior Frontiers

Garnett Station Partners

35 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Garnett Station Partners was founded in 2013 by Matt Perelman and Alex Sloane, two entrepreneur-investors who grew up together, attended school together, and built the firm together. Today, GSP is a New York–based principal investment firm managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets, investing in growing businesses at attractive entry points across sectors including food and beverage, health and wellness, automotive, and business services. GSP's origins trace to the founders' first year of business school, when they acquired 23 struggling Burger King franchises in Henderson, North…

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• Dec 2025 Acquired Skybound Service Partners
• Dec 2025 Acquired True North Fleet Services
• Dec 2025 Acquired Honey Baked Ham
• Dec 2025 Acquired Tavern in the Square

Encore Consumer Capital

33 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Encore Consumer Capital is an innovative private equity firm built specifically to help consumer products companies grow. We invest exclusively in leading consumer products companies, and utilize the experience and network of our operating partners at Encore Associates to accelerate their growth. Encore provides a unique combination of exceptional talent, diversity of experience, and operational capabilities to build partnerships with its portfolio companies.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired General Produce
• Aug 2023 Invested in FANTASY COOKIE COMPANY
• Apr 2023 Acquired General Produce
• Feb 2023 Acquired Banneton Bakery

Argosy PE Investments, LLC

32 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Founded in 1990, Argosy Capital invests entrepreneurial capital with experienced business partners in two asset classes, lower middle market operating companies and real estate. Our focus is on creating value with our business partners by investing in inefficient markets where creativity, hard work and disciplined risk taking can generate exceptional returns for the benefit of all stakeholders. As partners with our investors, co-investors, operating company management teams and real estate operating partners, we are dedicated to creating value by building upon the strengths of the people,…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Barco Products
• May 2023 Acquired Diverse Logistics & Distribution, Inc.
• Apr 2023 Acquired Burco, Inc.
• Nov 2022 Acquired Best Warehousing & Transportation, Inc.

Northern Lakes Capital

27 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Northern Lakes Capital makes control equity investments in leading family owned private companies with revenues typically ranging from $15 million to $150 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) between $3 million and $20 million. We will look at smaller companies as add-on acquisitions.

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• Apr 2026 Acquired Gary O’Brien Property Services
• Apr 2026 Acquired Collins Brothers Towing of St. Cloud
• Mar 2026 Acquired True Access Security
• Jan 2026 Acquired Cones & Barrells

Eureka Equity Partners, L.P.

25 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Eureka Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in and building niche-market leaders at the lower end of the middle market. Eureka’s core focus is partnering with exceptional management teams to acquire businesses with up to $100 million in revenue across industry segments in which Eureka brings significant experience and operating resources, including business services, health care services, specialty manufacturing and consumer products. Eureka leads buyouts that bring significant ownership to the operators driving the success of the business. With this core principle…

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• Nov 2014 Acquired Jansy Packaging, LLC
• Feb 2013 Acquired West Academic Publishing
• Dec 2012 Invested in Creative Co-Op
• May 2011 Invested in Project Leadership Associates

Harren Equity Partners

24 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Harren Equity Partners is a Charlottesville, Virginia and Fort Lauderdale, Florida based private investment firmand leading provider of equity for middle market acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth capital financings. Harren professionals work with each portfolio company to develop and/or implement a strategic business plan, and we support management by providing the operational, financial and human resources necessary to manage the increasingly complicated decisions associated with growing a business. Harren's approach to private investment is significantly differentiated from the…

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• Apr 2022 Acquired Core States Group
• Jan 2022 Acquired A & A Transfer
• Aug 2021 Invested in Health Connect America
• Jun 2021 Acquired Alliance Ground International