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Explore 887 Specialized Finance Independent Sponsors that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Specialized Finance Independent Sponsors

887

Active Firms

27,026

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 13%
Texas 12%
California 11%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

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

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DFM Operating Partners

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
DFM Operating Partners is an operator-led acquisition and management platform focused on lower middle-market businesses. The firm specializes in identifying companies where operational complexity may obscure underlying value and works closely with management teams to enhance performance and drive long-term value creation. With more than 25 years of experience leading private equity-backed businesses as a CEO and Executive Chairman, Founder & Managing Partner Daniel Muth focuses on acquiring and leading industrial, manufacturing, business services, andand select consumer companies…

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  • May 2023 Invested in FB Solutions Group
  • Jun 2021 Invested in T-Bev
  • Feb 2017 Invested in Van Law Food Products
  • Jun 2004 Invested in International Fiber Corporation

FCAP Investors Pte. Ltd.

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Focused on M&A and equity investments across manufacturing and software sectors, with particular emphasis on global opportunities in the data center and power equipment value chains. Experienced in privatizations, long-term equity investments, corporate acquisitions, and group carve-outs, with a strong understanding of complex deal structures and long-term industrial value creation.

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  • Feb 2026 Acquired iSoftStone
  • Feb 2026 Acquired JST Power Equipment
  • Feb 2026 Acquired LuxVisions
  • Feb 2026 Acquired Kingsoft Cloud

Gordon Equities

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Gordon Equities is an independent private equity investment firm in Texas focused on partnering with lower middle-market and founder-led businesses across industrial manufacturing, equipment rental, multi-family development and media. Established in 1985, the firm was founded to manage the investments of the Roberts and McHaney families.  The company is led by Stephen McHaney who has years of experience on both the buy and sell side. We pride ourselves on negotiating fair transactions and not losing sight of the fact that the seller and management are often our partners after…

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  • Sep 2022 Invested in Lane Supply, Inc.
  • Oct 2018 Acquired T.B. Butler
  • Feb 2015 Invested in Pro Star Rentals
  • Jun 2012 Acquired ASP Westword LLC

Waterbear Group

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Midwest operator acquiring B2B manufacturing and distribution businesses. Owner-operator succession situations. Indefinite hold periods. Second-time buyer. First platform: three integrated bolt-ons, 12x MOIC exit. What makes us different: Strong capital network – Established relationships with family offices and permanent capital investors; no fundraising delaysNo predetermined exits – Not a fund; indefinite hold periods unless selling creates better outcomes for the business long termStandalone underwriting – Each deal is evaluated on its own merits, not portfolio diversification…

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  • Jul 2025 Acquired Portraits Plus
  • Jun 2025 Acquired Picture This Photography
  • Jul 2023 Acquired Image Group Photography
  • Jan 2020 Acquired Empire Photography

Blue Ridge Construction Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Blue Ridge Construction Capital is a building products focused private equity firm investing in family and founder owned businesses that are seeking a collaborative, experienced partner to empower growth.

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  • Jun 2024 Acquired Banko Overhead Doors, Inc
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Euro-Wall, LLC
  • Nov 2022 Acquired Artistic Paver Manufacturing, Inc
  • Aug 2022 Acquired Matthews-Edge Sand

Rise Run Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Rise Run Capital (“Rise Run”) is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm which invests capital in middle market companies with the following characteristics:Trailing EBITDA of $2 to $10 millionStrong management teamProfitable operationsAttractive and defensible market positionMinimal customer and supplier concentrationsRise Run focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, distribution and logistics, and service companies.

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  • Nov 2024 Acquired Insurance Claim Adjuster Company
  • Jun 2023 Acquired Technology-Enabled Literacy Fundraising Company Serving K-12 Schools
  • Nov 2022 Acquired Organic Dairy – Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Food Production
  • Dec 2021 Acquired Industrial Manufacturing and Services Company

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Sea Pine Equity Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Sea Pine invests in lower middle market companies in the service sector. We take controlling positions in our investments and prefer to partner with founders or management teams that are currently in place. Our goal is to provide the capital and other resources necessary to accelerate growth while maintaining the successful culture created by existing management.

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  • Jul 2026 Acquired Executive Exteriors
  • Sep 2024 Acquired Hi-Tek Data
  • May 2024 Acquired Concrete Conservation

Eigen Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Eigen is a lower mid-market investment firm specialized in corporate carve-outs and complex situations. We focus on acquiring (i) non-core business units that no longer fit their corporate parent’s strategy or (ii) somewhat undermanaged private businesses - from breakeven/loss-making situations up to $20m EBITDA.

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  • Sep 2012 Invested in EndoTool
  • Oct 2011 Invested in SHARC
  • Apr 2011 Invested in Plews Edelmann

Floor Plan Inc.

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Floor Plan partners with proven flooring companies to accelerate their growth. The company focuses on businesses with revenues exceeding $2 million, offering resources and support to scale while allowing them to maintain their brand, team, and culture. Floor Plan's investment strategy is centered on helping established flooring companies expand without altering their core identity, providing the necessary tools and resources to achieve significant growth in the market.

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Waypoint Acquisitions

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Waypoint Acquisitions is an investment group focused on majority investments in family-owned and founder-led businesses. Our principals and investors are current and former operators of privately-held and long-standing family businesses. We work with existing and/or new management to build upon the long-term success and legacy of enduringly profitable businesses.Target Investment CriteriaCompany Attributes10+ years in businessOwner seeking transitionDifferentiating & defensible qualitiesFinancials$1-$5M EBITDAStrong net operating marginsConsistent, positive cash flowSector FocusNiche…

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  • Feb 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jan 2026 Acquired All American Mitigation, Inc.
  • Nov 2024 Acquired NW Boiler, Inc.

The HiGro Group

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
The HiGro Group is a private equity investment firm that specializes in strategic majority control buyouts in the lower middle market. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on business and tech-enabled services and software companies. With headquarters in New York City and Silicon Valley, HiGro Group leverages over two decades of experience in investment banking, operations, management, and private investment. The firm targets investments ranging from $1 million to $300 million, employing a disciplined and analytical approach to its investment strategy.

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  • Apr 2026 Acquired PLC (Professional Linen Company)
  • Feb 2026 Acquired Scanoptics
  • Jan 2026 Acquired Foveonics Document Solutions

The January 23rd Company

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
The January 23rd Company acquires great companies to operate them for the long-run. We also consult owners who want to sell more and operate more efficiently. We are focused on acquiring on technology, B2B services, and tech-enabled businesses. We partner with leading executives, family offices, and investment firms as limited partners on case-by-case investments, based on who is best-suited from an experience and commitment standpoint.

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  • Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group
  • Apr 2019 Acquired Dealer121
  • Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group

Madison Lake Capital LLC

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…

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  • Jan 2025 Acquired Milwaukee Cylinder
  • Aug 2024 Acquired Gilman Precision
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Scotts Industrial Coatings

ParkSouth Ventures

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
ParkSouth Ventures is a growth-oriented private investment firm focused on investing in and partnering with founder and entrepreneur-owned businesses in the United States. We seek to invest alongside experienced and highly capable management teams, invest in both organic and acquisition-led growth initiatives and build great businesses that thrive well beyond our investment horizon. We are "hands-on" investors focused on creating long-term value. As such, we only invest in a limited number of businesses at any one time so that we can provide the resources, strategic support and focus…

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired Infinite Global
  • Aug 2022 Acquired Bear Group
  • Jan 2020 Acquired The Purple Guys

Tenaz Capital Co.

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Our strategy is to build a portfolio of leading businesses using a long-term buy and build approach. We provide our portfolio companies with professional management expertise, financial resources, and high potential human capital to accelerate their growth

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Sunrise
  • Aug 2023 Acquired TrackedLifts
  • Aug 2023 Acquired Access transportation

Chisel Industries

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Chisel Industries is a company specializing in acquiring or partnering with and scaling home services and home construction businesses. The company typically partners with home services businesses in the $1M–$8M EBITDA range. Chisel Industries raised a $40M Series A led by Khosla Ventures, closes deals in less than 60 days, and rarely uses debt at acquisition.

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  • Jun 2026 Acquired A&F Electric
  • Jan 2026 Acquired Paradise Pools
  • Jan 2026 Acquired Vine Homes

Concorde Equity Partners LLC

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Concorde Equity Partners is a fundless sponsor that helps entrepreneurs source and acquire small businesses. We search for businesses that meet our Entrepreneur in Residences' criteria, conduct initial diligence and negotiations, and manage the close process including securing financing.

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  • Dec 2024 Assisted Concorde Equity Partners LLC in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
  • Nov 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Sep 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company

iGOTHAM

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
iGOTHAM is a holding company that built equity stakes in small and medium sized private companies with over $100M in annual sales. The firm operates through partnerships with private equity firms, family offices, and independent sponsors to identify and invest in proprietary deals. iGOTHAM is committed to driving strategic growth and expansion by uncovering lucrative acquisition opportunities and providing valuable insights to its portfolio companies. The firm is led by industry veterans with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as NYU, Microsoft, and The Riverside Company, ensuring…

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  • Jun 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Sep 2016 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Sep 2012 Invested in Confidential Company

Altaline Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
Altaline Capital Management is a specialist private equity firm dedicated to transforming businesses within the technology, business services, and financial services sectors. With a focus on growth and transformation, Altaline targets middle market businesses, typically investing between $10 million and $50 million. The firm is committed to driving innovation and operational excellence in its portfolio companies, leveraging its expertise to foster significant value creation. Altaline's strategic approach is centered on partnering with management teams to enhance business performance and…

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  • Jan 2026 Acquired Brazos Safety Systems
  • Jan 2026 Acquired The CAM Collective
  • Jan 2026 Acquired Saratoga Compliance Solutions

NB Group

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
We invest $10 to 50 million in family or founder owned companies in the US or Canada with $3 to 15 million of EBITDA and attractive growth opportunities. Our preference is for majority ownership (51%+) or a significant minority stake, but we are highly flexible and will collaborate with a business owner to structure a win-win transaction. Unlike a traditional private equity firm that might have dozens of investments, we only focus on a handful of investments at a given time, which allows us to spend more time with our portfolio companies. While we typically plan…

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  • Aug 2022 Acquired OnePeak Medical
  • Mar 2020 Acquired Retail Services Rollup
  • Apr 2018 Invested in CR Fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

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.

What information is included in each Independent Sponsor profile?

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.

What company sizes are most common for Specialized Finance Independent Sponsors?

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.

How important is Financial Services experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

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 887 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Financial Services.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on 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.

How do I compare Independent Sponsors with experience in Financial Services?

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 887 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Specialized Finance Independent Sponsors?

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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