Thornblade Capital is a private equity investment and advisory firm passionate about small business—specifically those with sales revenues of $3 to $50 million. Our motto is short-term investments and advisory for a long-term return. And with a team that has managed over $3 billion in private equity transactions, we have a strong track record of helping companies reach their potential.
WJ Partners is a private investment firm dedicated to growing companies and creating long-term value. Since we only invest our own capital and not other people’s money, WJ Partners approaches each opportunity as a long-term collaboration with no mandated timeline to exit our investments. As active investors in our portfolio companies, we seek to strengthen current management by providing critical financial, strategic, and operational expertise, resources delivered with respect and reliability.
Blue Line Ventures is an operating company first, and an investment company second.Our team's passion and background rests in helping small business owners and investors achieve their goals through sales or acquisition. We do this across industries and help our clients focus on team design, process optimization, and systems development.We make direct investments in businesses that fit our personal investment thesis and that align with our specific industry focus. We are skilled in creating flexible finance solutions and are backed by a leadership team with a proven history of business…
Spartina Capital Management is a long-term investment vehicle founded by Matt Taylor to invest in and build enduring businesses for the long-term instead of maximizing short-term value. We seek to provide founders and owners an attractive alternative to traditional PE buyers that must sell after a few years. Matt was shaped growing up working in family businesses in NC, spend 11 years advising families on operating businesses and providing niche debt facilities for small and medium businesses.Our goal is to be the preferred exit vehicle for a founder or owner/operator who wants to preserve…
Private equity professional with experience of investing over $100M across lower-middle-market services businesses over the past six years. Currently partnering with family offices to source, acquire, and grow high-quality service platforms.
Greenrock Logistics is a specialized firm focusing on acquiring and scaling small to medium-sized trucking carriers, freight brokerages, and 3PL providers (revenues $5M-$30M) within the fragmented U.S. transportation sector. Led by an expert executive team—including CEO Don Lynn (30+ years in trucking, 2x acquisition leader doubling revenues), President Laura Reeves (32 years in warehouse operations, government contracts, and entrepreneurial scaling), and Managing Partner Peter Vera (U.S. Navy logistics veteran managing $300M+ freight)—the firm drives value through operator-led…
We're pursuing opportunities to acquire and hold long-term ownership of reputable, legacy businesses located along the East Coast. Our ideal acquisition would be within an hour of a major airport and has a minimum team size of 20.
My partners and I are actively seeking to acquire the right business within the next 90 days. We are flexible in our operating approach and can step in as hands-on CEO/COO, semi-absentee operators, or fully absentee owners depending on the needs of the business.Our team brings a unique combination of operational, financial, and commercial expertise:Operations & Leadership: I have led manufacturing, logistics, and digital transformation functions at Boeing and Porsche, most recently serving as Director of Operations at GE before starting my own business lending and financing firm. My…
Infinite Ventures Holdings is a venture capital firm dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship by investing in early-stage startups. With a focus on small market acquisitions, the company seeks to acquire undervalued businesses in niche markets, targeting growth opportunities in smaller, often overlooked sectors. Their investment strategy is designed to support innovative ventures and drive growth in emerging industries.
We operate across the Southeast with a strong focus on agribusiness, providing brokerage, trading, and insurance services. Our team is always exploring new opportunities to create value for our partners and clients.
Individual investor focused on acquiring profitable U.S.-based small businesses. My background is in corporate law and M&A, where I have led and negotiated complex transactions, giving me a strong understanding of deal structuring, diligence, and closing execution.I am actively seeking established businesses with stable cash flow, strong customer relationships, and opportunities for operational improvement and long-term growth. I am particularly interested in service-based businesses, B2B companies, and recurring or contract-driven revenue models.My goal is to acquire and grow one…
Mont & Co. is a lower middle market sponsor that looks for profitable companies or brands valued between $10 million and $100 million with readily available opportunities to improve ESG health scores. We try and answer the following four questions in applying ESG principles to our investments: 1. Is the company measuring it’s ESG health in the following areas: water consumption, carbon footprint, diversity and inclusion of management and employee base? 2. Is the company disclosing the information by reporting and publishing the data? 3. Is the…
Looking to acquire lower middle market companies that are currently in the Southeastern part of the US. Open to review various sectors. Have been active in public and private sector and created opportunities for great partnerships and long term success.
Moreland Partners is seeking to invest in manufacturing and service companies that have been owned by the same family/owners for 25+ years. Often, these companies need a catalyst to initiate thoughtful and orderly changes to ensure the legacy of their business. Our role is to partner with business owners and management teams to create the alignment, commitment and investment needed to execute a sound, multi-year plan for sustainable growth. We partner with families and founders to extend the legacy of their business. We also partner with management teams to carve-out divisions of corporate…
Rather than a one-off introduction to company, work with an Axial Exit Consultant to find the best options from our network of 2,500 M&A advisors — at no cost to you.
Companies sold using Axial Advisor Finder:
Get Introduced to the Right Advisors
"*" indicates required fields
This service is complimentary and all information is confidential. Looking to learn more? Complete the form above.
By providing telephone number and submitting the form you are consenting to be contacted by SMS text message. Message & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt of further messaging.
You’re All Set
We’ve received your request. An Axial Exit Consultant will reach out shortly to coordinate next steps.
