Top Specialized Finance Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

893

Active Firms

27,113

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 11%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Bedford Falls Group

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The Bedford Falls Group is a search fund seeking to buy a single exceptional business and guide this business through its next chapter. The Bedford Falls Group is led by Zach Blatt who brings experience as the founder of the software company RightBid which has produced over 250 custom internet research reports to assist leading consulting and private equity firms on M&A diligence. The Bedford Falls Group is targeting software, professional services, financial services, and real estate related businesses with up to $5mm in EBITDA with a preference for businesses in New England. Learn more…

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American Growth Partners

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AGP is a team of investor-operators based in Northern California. We each spent the past decade in financial services, including investment banking and private equity at a $4B+ AUM investment fund. At AGP, we’re applying the same growth strategies we developed as investors to small and mid-sized businesses. We target investments in services and industrial companies with $1M+ of EBITDA. AGP Website: https://american-gp.com/

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Crestone Properties Ltd

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Crestone Properties is a real estate investment company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The firm specializes in asset management, development, investment banking, and business operations, focusing on maximizing property value through strategic investments. Crestone Properties develops, operates, and owns a diverse range of real estate properties, leveraging its expertise to enhance asset performance and deliver value to stakeholders. With a robust team of around 100 employees, the company is well-positioned in the real estate market, managing a variety of wholly owned and joint venture…

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Boudrow Capital

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Managing Partner, Boudrow Capital LLCIndependent acquirer focused on buying and operating B2B service businesses with recurring revenue in New England. Background in sales and revenue operations at high-growth tech companies, now applied to modernizing traditional service businesses for long-term ownership.Professional BackgroundKlaviyo (Employee #9): Early sales hire during the company's foundational growth phase. Built initial sales processes and customer acquisition workflows at what became a $9B+ public company (NYSE: KVYO).Metrilo (Sales Director): Led sales for an e-commerce analytics…

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Wealthrone

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Acquiring blockchain/crypto/web3/gaming-related businesses with $1M-$20M EBITDA. Financial media and other supporting firms also ok. Global scope. The founders have completed 20+ acquisitions in different verticals.

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Realty Interests, LLC

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Realty Interests is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized business. We plan to keep existing management and team in place after the transaction and focusing on growth opportunities.

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Matt Baas

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Independent private investor targeting Midwest businesses with $500K–$2M EBITDA. Backed by flexible capital, targeting long-term growth through active ownership with a focus on preserving founder legacy.

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Cresthaven Capital

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CrestHaven Capital is an alternative asset management firm investing in critical infrastructure, sports-anchored real assets, and essential operating businesses across the lower and middle market. Target range: $1M to $25M+ EBITDA, up to $300M in revenue. We pursue both platform acquisitions and bolt-on/tuck-in opportunities for existing portfolio companies. Sectors of interest include facilities services, government and defense-adjacent contracting, training and sports infrastructure, asset-heavy operations, and recurring-revenue businesses. Permanent capital orientation. Flexible on…

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F5 Management, LLC

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Seeking acquisition or partnership in service-based businesses in Southeast US ($1-$10mm). Cash-flow positive companies preferred. Open to fractional leadership roles, capital partnership, or full acquisition depending on owner goals.

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Salt & Soil Capital

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Salt and Soil Capital is a business acquisition and management firm that specializes in buying and running successful Canadian businesses from retiring owners. The company offers an alternative asset class, enabling investors to access equity in strong, stable, high-performing Canadian businesses. With a focus on Western Canada, Salt and Soil Capital provides succession and M&A advisory services, ensuring a smooth transition for business owners. Their team of young, passionate entrepreneurs is dedicated to maintaining the legacy and performance of the acquired businesses, making them an…

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Strathmore Partners

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We acquire profitable, founder-owned B2B workflow businesses — the trusted, under-systematized companies that quietly keep their customers’ operations running. Our core focus is revenue assurance and commercial workflow infrastructure — and adjacent B2B workflow infrastructure more broadly. Representative areas include contract compliance, vendor overpayment recovery, commission and rebate reconciliation, royalty-like commercial flows, usage-based billing reconciliation, claims and admin processing, B2B data reconciliation, and compliance and legal-document workflows.

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Dharma Holdings LLC

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DFW-based operator and acquirer targeting recurring revenue businesses. We bring active multi-unit operational infrastructure, Texas market presence, and the ability to close without institutional drag. Seeking owner-operator transitions with $500K–$2M EBITDA and $1M–$5M enterprise value. We operate, not just hold.

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BeyRose Capital

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Work at a private investment firm. The family has been investing for over 70 years and has invested across various asset classes. We look to acquire business from owners who have an excellent reputation and built a strong and reliable company

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Florence Holdings

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Hey, I run a holding company that is looking to buy healthcare companies, starting with just 1 that are in growing markets. Looking for EV <8M, ebitda >600k, growing businesses in care management or home health. It's fo

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Leveraged & Equity Global Capital

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Leveraged & Equity Investment Partners (L&EIP) is as a distinguished, award-winning independent advisory firm with strategic operations spanning Switzerland, the UK, and USA. We specialise in delivering transformative financial solutions and strategic guidance that empowers companies, projects, and emerging market economies to achieve unprecedented growth and capital efficiency.Two decades of proven excellenceBuilding on nearly two decades of operational excellence since 2005, L&EIP formally established its independence from Leveraged & Equity Global Capital S.A. (L&EGC)…

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Blue Pearl Group

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FJ Leto is a Northeastern Pennsylvania based entrepreneur and operator with a career built on running relationship-driven service businesses. He is the President and CEO of a concierge medicine portfolio that operates physician practices, where his focus is the same discipline every service business depends on: responsive customer care, strong relationships, and dependable day-to-day operations.Over the course of his career, FJ has built, managed, and grown companies across healthcare, marketing, hospitality, and wellness, giving him hands-on command of every part of a small business, from…

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Nekite Capital

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Our foundational principle is that commitment creates value. We collaborate with small business owners on flexible succession plans, renewing the lifecycle of a generational business. Our investment horizon is infinite, which we believe is the highest honor that can be paid to the vision of entrepreneurs. The societal gains generated by small business are vast, and our hope if for these gains to accrue to all our stakeholders - customers, employees, and investors - far into the future.

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Morgan Growth Partners

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With 15 years of private equity experience, I now own and manage a portfolio of businesses in the northeast and mountain west. I'm looking for control opportunities with EBITDA $500K-$10M, across a range of sectors including TMT, distribution, industrials, manufacturing and services.

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PWB Capital LLC

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PWB Capital is an operator-founded, veteran-owned private equity firm and traditional independent sponsor. We acquire founder-owned and family-owned service businesses in partnership with the management teams already running them. We provide capital, governance, strategic support and acquisition resources. We do not intend to operate portfolio companies day to day.## What Matters MostManagement comes first. Our first question is whether the business can continue to operate and grow without Kyle Evans stepping into the chief executive role.The strongest fit has a capable president, general…

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Fort York Group

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Fort York Group acquires and operates established service-based businesses across Canada, with a focus on long-term ownership and operational continuity. We work with M&A advisors and business brokers to evaluate opportunities efficiently and maintain a clear, disciplined acquisition process. We prioritize businesses with stable cash flow and recurring or repeat revenue. Our approach emphasizes certainty of close, professionalism throughout the process, and a smooth transition for all stakeholders.

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Firms in the Specialized Finance 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 Specialized Finance Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $600K-$3M. 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 Financial Services 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 893 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Financial Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Specialized Finance Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Financial Services, 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 Financial Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 893 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 Specialized Finance Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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