Top Specialty Stores Family Offices with Recent Private M&A Activity

183

Active Firms

5,038

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$20M

Core Revenue Range

$900K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 11%

Texas 10%

New York 8%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

REIFF-Gruppe

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The REIFF Group is a pan European family-owned business founded in 1910 and meanwhile managed in 4th generation. Facts and figures: Annual revenue approx. 180mUSD in 2023 615 employees Core business: Industrial distributor Seeking to acquire and develop SME businesses in North America. As a family-owned business we stand for integrity, social responsibility and long-term strategic thinking.

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Kahn Holdings

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Kahn Holdings is a family office with decades of experience, primarily in real estate investment / development. We are looking to expand our holdings across other industries to diversify our portfolio and are seeking to partner with small business owners in flexible ways that best suit their needs.We bring access to capital, institutional support from our advisors (who bring a wealth of deal-making and business operations experience), banking relationships, and a close-knit family mindset that spans three generations.Our M&A process is flexible and is not restricted by typical PE…

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Bulldog Capital Partners

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We are a Single Family Office based in Toronto. Bulldog Capital Partners (BCP) is a Toronto-based merchant bank focused on private equity investments and advisory services for growth-oriented businesses.

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Ballast point capital

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Single-Family office based in Tampa. We specialize in Chemical manufacturing, commercial Real Estate, direct lending for small business and short term bridge financing for real estate projects, acquisition, public equities.

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Snow Hill Capital

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Snow Hill is a holding company focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We utilize permanent capital with a long-term view and work closely with our operating businesses to drive value for all stakeholders.

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Diftar

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Byron Edwards is the Principal of Diftar LLC. He began his career at The Boston Consulting Group, advising Fortune 500 companies in finance and aerospace on operations and product development, and later worked for the CFO of WeWork on $5 billion in financings and global pricing strategy.In 2020, he co-founded Spark, a venture-backed Medicare brokerage that built AI tools to help brokers serve more than 500,000 beneficiaries. That experience shaped his approach to using data and software to improve complex, relationship-driven industries.Byron grew up around his family’s adhesive business,…

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Point Zero Capital

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Point Zero invests in small to medium-sized companies seeking an ownership transition and provides growth capital to promising businesses. To date Point Zero has invested across a variety of industries including healthcare, consumer retail, fintech and proptech.

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Elmore Companies

13 Total Closed Deals

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Now in its third generation, Elmore Companies was built on the ability to recognize and pursue business opportunity. Dating back to the late 70’s, Dave Elmore started by purchasing travel companies that were headed toward bankruptcy, taking them over and building them up. This repetition became muscle memory as he began to understand an industry and acquire several more businesses within that space, starting the legacy of Elmore Companies.As Dave’s conglomerate of businesses continued to grow, his son, DG Elmore took over Gant Travel at a critical juncture in the company’s history.…

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Aug 2021 Acquired Coach Marketing
Jan 2017 Acquired Turner Mining Group
Sep 2016 Acquired Bellwether Forest Products
Jan 2015 Acquired Legacy Fire Protection

LionHill Partners

12 Total Closed Deals

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LionHill Partners have been making investments in Manufacturing, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Brands, Real Estate, Entertainment, and Hospitality for over 2 decades. We look for opportunities to make transformational investments in start-ups, and helping establishing companies grow. We offer strategic advice, access to capital and facilitate connections with our expansive network of contact across many industries. We invest in passionate people that have the potential to do great things.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Headspace
Aug 2023 Acquired New York Yankess
Aug 2023 Acquired Scotch & Soda Amsterdam Couture
Aug 2023 Acquired TAO Asian-Bistro Nightclub Beach Las vegas

AFM Capital Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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AFM Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on control investments in middle market companies. We invest in businesses with strong management teams to drive transformational growth, focused on creating significant long-term value.

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Aug 2022 Acquired True Essence Foods
Aug 2022 Acquired CMIT Solutions
Aug 2022 Acquired Royal Camp Services LTD
Aug 2022 Acquired 613 Originals

Lullwater & Co.

9 Total Closed Deals

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Lullwater & Co. is a purpose-driven private investment firm committed to building enduring partnerships with the next generation of business leaders. We specialize in supporting talented operators pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), as well as legacy-minded owners seeking a thoughtful and values-aligned transition of their businesses.Our approach is grounded in operational empathy, long-term vision, and a deep respect for the entrepreneurial journey. With roots in both principal investing and company building, we bring more than capital — we deliver a strategic,…

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Jun 2023 Acquired Radon Medical Imaging
Jan 2023 Acquired Inspire Horizons
Jun 2022 Acquired B2B Reviews
Jun 2021 Acquired PalCare

The Arnold Companies

7 Total Closed Deals

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The Arnold Companies (TAC), is a Dallas, TX-based family investment management and services firm. Established in 1964 in Texarkana, Texas as a wholesale refinedpetroleum products distributor it has grown to lead in many different industries includingreal estate, retail, banking, aviation, technology and many varied sectors. TAC focusesinvestments on high-value companies that support their employees and communitieswhile maintaining the values of integrity, leadership, efficiency and a passion for greatservice. The almost 60-year legacy and traditions set the standards to allow innovationand…

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May 2021 Acquired Gemini Air Group
Oct 2020 Acquired Prior Aviation Services, Inc.
Nov 2019 Acquired IPC USA, Inc.
Aug 2018 Acquired Desert Fuels

Bridger Growth Partners LLC

6 Total Closed Deals

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Bridger Growth Partners is a family office based in Atlanta, Georgia. We possess a wealth of both operating and investing experience and seek to add value across the life cycle of our investments.Bridger Growth was founded by Tom Long, who has served as managing partner since its inception in 2015. He is the former Chief Executive Officer of MillerCoors and Miller Brewing Company. Prior to MillerCoors, Tom worked for The Coca-Cola Company, where he held various roles including Head of Global Brands, Head of Worldwide Consumer Research, President of the Great Britain and Ireland Division, and…

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Jan 2020 Invested in Malibu Mylk
Nov 2019 Invested in Old Pal
Jan 2018 Invested in Square One Holdings
Jan 2017 Invested in Lyft

Cardinal Equity Partners LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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Cardinal Equity Partners LLC was formed in 2014 to invest in and manage small to mid-size consumer-centric businesses. We partner with best-in-class entrepreneurs, operators and families to help grow their businesses and provide a succession plan that works for them.Over the last several years, CEP has invested in and operated several companies across a variety of industries. Our deal size ranges from as low as $3mm to as high as $125mm. Historically, we have made investments in the consumer, retail, industrial, education, healthcare, services, real estate and eComm sectors. Although we…

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Oct 2019 Acquired Del Toro Footwear
Jun 2018 Acquired Heritage Family Services
Aug 2017 Acquired Waggle Inc.
Apr 2015 Acquired Arby's (Cardinal RB Holdings)

Reddick Wellington Investments

5 Total Closed Deals

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Canadian family office with investments in real estate, private equity and public markets seeking to acquire Canadian & U.S lower-middle market businesses.

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Dec 2020 Invested in Evergen Infrastructure Corp.
Dec 2019 Invested in Northspace
Nov 2019 Invested in Peakhill Capital
Aug 2019 Invested in Mediseen

Schu Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

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Schu Capital is an investment firm focused on acquiring and growing a single exceptional family- or founder-led business. Backed by a pool of committed capital, the firm draws on deep private equity and operational experience to invest in people, culture, and long-term growth rather than short-term returns. Schu Capital offers founders a thoughtful transition and a trusted partner to carry their business forward for the next phase of growth.

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Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Nov 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Culbro, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Culbro, LLC was formed in 2005 as the private equity investment vehicle of the Cullman family and is presently managed by members of two generations of that family. Its target equity investment range is $5 to $20 million but it has broad latitude and can make both smaller and larger investments. It is bolstered by a number of allied investors who are prepared to invest along side it. In the United States, Culbro invests in both control and growth capital situations, but is amenable to minority stakes as well. Culbro also has a significant private equity effort in India, where it will do both…

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Mar 2013 Invested in TDBBS
May 2009 Invested in LearningMate

Stewart Family of Companies

1 Total Closed Deal

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The Stewart Family of Companies is a long-term, family-owned holding company acquiring operating businesses throughout the Midwest. We are not your typical financial buyer — we are committed to preserving the brand names, employees, and legacies of the companies we acquire. Our family has been acquiring and operating businesses for four generations, and we would be honored to add your business to that legacy.Our firm is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and is owned and operated by the Stewart family.

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Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Joseph Libatique & Co.

1 Total Closed Deal

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We are committed to creating value with our partners through our unconventional approach, multi-industry scope, and counter-intuitive strategy.

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Oct 2014 Invested in A Bioethanol Company

LW Partners

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LW Partners US is a low-profile investment group backed by a family office and long-term partners.We are currently deploying over $20 million in committed capital to acquire and operate a business in the U.S. lower-middle market, with a long-term operational mindset. Our portfolio already includes two technology companies and one brokerage firm.We have a tight financial and strategic partnership with an affiliated family office that has executed multi-billion-dollar acquisitions. This partnership is structured as a Joint Investment Vehicle, where they have the discretion to co-invest in…

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Firms in the Specialty Stores Family Offices 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 Specialty Stores Family Offices is $4M-$20M, with a core EBITDA range of $900K-$4M. 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 Retail 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 183 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Retail.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Specialty Stores Family Offices directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Retail, 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 Family Offices with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 183 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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