Top South Carolina Holding Companies with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

120

TTM Deal Inquiries

$6M-$27M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$5M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 51%

Business Services 13%

Consumer Goods 12%

Transportation 7%

Technology 5%

Key Attributes

Focus: Long-Term Ownership | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Buy & Hold

EverPine Holdings

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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EverPine Holdings (formerly Rhodes Companies) is a Southeast-based investment firm focused on acquiring businesses that provide essential services. We are drawn to companies with strong reputations, stable cash flow, loyal customers, and a meaningful place in the communities they serve. Our focus is on practical, resilient businesses across the Southeast, especially in industrial, commercial, maintenance, compliance, infrastructure support, and related service categories that are easy to overlook but hard to replace.We are operator-founded, long-term in our mindset, and disciplined in how we…

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Jul 2022 Acquired Overby School Services
Jan 2022 Invested in Roundly X
Jul 2020 Invested in Process Bolt
Mar 2018 Invested in Spiffy

Inlet Point Holdings

Actively Sourcing Deals

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Sod Solutions is a leading turfgrass research, development, and technology company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Since 1994, we’ve partnered with top turfgrass breeders, producers, and industry stakeholders to develop and license some of the most successful turfgrass brands in the market. Beyond our core turfgrass licensing and technology platforms, we own and operate a growing portfolio of businesses adjacent to the lawn and landscape industries.Acquisition Criteria: We are actively seeking to diversify our holdings through the acquisition of well-run small businesses…

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Pinckney Street Holdings

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Pinckney Street Holdings is a holding company dedicated to providing continuity and long-term growth for small, family-owned businesses. With a focus on supporting these businesses, Pinckney Street Holdings invests in companies that have been in operation for over a decade and have a history of profitability. The company aims to hold and nurture its portfolio businesses, ensuring they continue to thrive and contribute positively to their communities. By targeting family-owned enterprises with stable or growing earnings, Pinckney Street Holdings plays a crucial role in sustaining and enhancing…

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Gray Fox Strategic

8 Total Closed Deals

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We have a holding company that owns and operates franchises in the southeast. We currently work with 5 different brands. We are continuing to grow these brands organically, but also looking to acquire businesses outside of franchising. We self-fund all of our acquisitions and we run each brand portfolio with our own internal teams.

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Dec 2022 Acquired Two Men And A Truck
Jul 2022 Acquired Smash My Trash
Jun 2022 Acquired Smash My Trash
Aug 2019 Acquired Two Men And A Truck

Evening Post Group

4 Total Closed Deals

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EPG is looking to add exceptional businesses to our diverse operating portfolio. We look for talented, committed management teams that can develop and achieve plans for accelerated, focused growth. We are a control investor and have completed deals using a variety of capital structures.

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Jul 2021 Acquired Disability Help Group
May 2017 Acquired EPI Health
Nov 2015 Invested in Clear Night Group
Feb 2015 Acquired Heart of Hospice

Astrospace

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NewSpace. Company engaged in the engineering and manufacturing of private manned space transportation for non-defense, non-military civilian commercial customers.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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BMG, LLC

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I am an acquisition entrepreneur with experience across a variety of industries. Most recently in the web and app development space. Looking for partners and opportunities to acquire lower middle market businesses.

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Urban Red Capital

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Urban Red Capital is a private investment and holding company focused on acquiring and growing small to mid-sized businesses. We take a long-term, partnership-oriented approach—preserving what makes each company unique while providing strategic resources to unlock new growth. Our mission is to build a diversified portfolio of strong, resilient businesses that create lasting value for employees, customers, and communities.

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Hilltide Holdings

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Firms in the South Carolina Holding Companies 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 South Carolina Holding Companies is $6M-$27M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$5M. 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.

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in South Carolina may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Holding Companies based in South Carolina are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the South Carolina market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Holding Companies in South Carolina, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 9 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 South Carolina Holding Companies directory, you can request information here.

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