Top Specialty Stores Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

889

Active Firms

25,672

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

Convex Capital Group

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CCG is a holding company formed to acquire and operate a lower middle market companies with initial enterprise values between $25 and $100 million. We have a long-term hold preference with specific interests in distribution, business services, manufacturing, industrial services, and financial services.

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Partisan Group

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Partisan Group LLC is a leading litigation finance brokerage and advisory firm that collaborates with lawyers, claimants, and institutional investors to structure financing solutions. The company provides strategic financing solutions designed to meet the complex capital needs of law firms, offering essential funding that enables legal professionals and claimants to pursue justice without financial barriers. Partisan's expertise spans opportunistic credit and other financial services, supporting legal portfolios exceeding $100 million. Their focus on litigation finance positions them as a…

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Latigo Holdings, LLC

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Latigo Holdings is a Dallas, TX-based independent sponsor focusing on businesses that make, maintain, supply and distribute across the industrial services and manufacturing ecosystem—spanning niche manufacturers, capital equipment service providers, consumables & component suppliers, and value-add distributors. Latigo was founded by Drew Nicholas—a seasoned investor and operator with over a decade of experience across private equity, investment banking, and corporate development—who has completed more than 20+ transactions as a principal investor, totaling ~$4.7bn TEV.Most recently…

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OGH Holdings LLC

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OGH Holdings is a privately held company focused on acquiring and growing B2B companies. We invest in manufacturing and service businesses with strong customer relationships, recurring demand, and defensible niche positions. Our approach emphasizes long-term ownership, operational improvement, and continuity for employees and customers rather than short term financial engineering.The principals have backgrounds in financial markets with experience operating industrial manufacturing businesses. We actively manage our portfolio companies and bring hands on operational support, pricing…

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31 Capital Advisors

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We operate as a team knowing every business is different and has unique needs. We are direct lenders but understand our solution is not always the best for your business. Our partners are former Business Owners / CFO’s, Bankers and Accounting Professionals with real world experience in debt load, debt structure and cash flow analysis. Due diligence and a large network of lenders provides access to every type of funding that may be required. We are here from start to finish providing all the options necessary to keep your business healthy and moving forward.

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Presidio Park Group, LLC

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Presidio Park Group is led by Grace Chen, a former founder (exited), CFO, and investor (at Summit Partners), and Colin Bourdin, a former operator and investor (at TPG). As an independent sponsor, we are looking to to acquire one or more mission-driven companies that we plan to hold for the long-term. We provide flexible exit opportunities to founders, whether that means continuing to operate the company or stepping away from day to day operations. Our investors are former or current executives (including Asurion, Datacor, and York Risk Services) who will advise on investing and operating…

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Centurion Ventures Capital LLC

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Centurion Ventures Capital was founded by Hasnain Khimji with the goal to buy and grow online businesses, specifically SaaS (Software as a Service) and Marketplaces for the long term.CVC offers a solution to business owners seeking to work with a new generation of entrepreneurs who will personally manage their business.We are committed to retaining and developing employees and offer business owners the flexibility to focus on a particular functional area, remain involved for the long term, or step back from the business.We have seen how young leaders with operational experience,…

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Comfort Health

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I lead multicultural teams and manage large-scale transactions worldwide. I am committed to acquiring a well-run business & ensuring a smooth transition that protects the company’s long-term success.

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Phoenix Lake Partners

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Phoenix Lake partners with founders to build resilient businesses, prioritizing their legacy, empowering employees, and delivering long-term value for all stakeholders through strategic capital and operational collaboration.

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Daniel Osit

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Operating a personal holdco in the food, retail, pet care, and family entertainment space. We also focus on commercial real estate and typically own the property and buildings along with operating businesses.

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Cummings Holdings

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Acquire and operate businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We are well capitalized, with meaningful experience in acquisitions, operations, and partnering with management teams. We take a long-term approach and focus on building sustainable, high-performing businesses.

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Snowcap Partners LLC

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Snowcap Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and building companies in fragmented consumer and business services verticals. Snowcap was founded by Cole Rosenberg. Snowcap has an extensive network of individual and institutional investors and advisors who are ready to support the firm in its deal execution and value creation initiatives post-closing. Prior to Snowcap, Cole worked at Garnett Station Partners, a leading investment firm with over $3.5 billion of Assets Under Management. At GSP, Cole worked on a number of the firm’s investments across consumer and business…

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Anothen Investments LLC

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My business partner and I have worked in healthcare operations for our careers. He has achieved significant success as a real estate investor in addition to the operations and is looking to diversify his portfolio with additional businesses. I will act as the operating partner for the any transactions, but we are open on industry as well as equity involvement with in-place ownership. Quality teams and values matter as much as the financials in our analysis.

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Solas Capital

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We are a company that is buying companies from owner operators and turning them into absentee owned businesses. We focus on processes and growth to put management in place and then turn around and sell the business at a higher multiple to the next party.

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SLB Capital Group

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Strategic Liquidity Without Operational Disruption:SLB Capital Group uses sale leasebacks as a strategic tool to advance resilient businesses. Repurchase options ensure defined paths to re-own their real estate, unlocking cost-efficient capital while preserving long-term property control.Generally speaking our investment criteria is private for non-investment grade companies, $10M+ in revenue and 25+ employees that could benefit from the bifurcation of the business and real property that meet the characteristics below: Owns Mission-Critical Real EstateProperties used for operations,…

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Harvest Equity Partner

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Harvest Equity Partner is a private equity firm specializing in transforming stalled and unsellable businesses into attractive acquisition targets. With a focus on middle market mergers and acquisitions, the firm partners with business owners and brokers to revitalize companies and enhance their market appeal. Led by Jeff Villwock, Harvest Equity Partner leverages over 35 years of experience in healthcare strategy to guide corporate executives and investment professionals. The firm is committed to creating value and facilitating successful business transitions in the lower middle market.

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KML Growth Partners

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Stew launched KML Growth Partners to partner with founders and management teams building consumer and services businesses. He works closely with teams through the moments that define outcomes—from scaling to strategic decisions. BackgroundPrior to founding KML, Stew was a Partner at TCG and Norwest, where he led consumer and services investments, totaling over $750 million across 15 platform companies. In 2020, he was recognized by Growth Cap as a Top 40 under 40 Growth Investor.ExperienceHe has spent his career working closely with founders and management teams to support growth, navigate…

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Blue Ridge Capital, LLC

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Blue Ridge Capital is an investment firm specializing in the acquisition, ownership, and operation of well-located middle-income multifamily properties and near-campus student housing. Founded in 2023 by Josh Fuller, the company leverages its market expertise to unlock value and provide stable returns for its investors. With a focus on strategic management, Blue Ridge Capital aims to enhance the value of its real estate investments, ensuring long-term growth and profitability.

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Great Orion LLC

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Great Orion LLC is a Delaware-based company that focuses on consolidating Small and Mid Cap companies in the cybersecurity, technology, and automation segments. Through mergers and acquisitions, the company aims to achieve rapid growth and create synergies among multiple companies. Great Orion boasts a team of highly experienced professionals specializing in various areas such as mergers, acquisitions, operations, process improvements, and exit strategies. With their expertise and strategic approach, Great Orion seeks to drive success and profitability within the sectors they operate.

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KEYSTONE ACQUISITIONS LLC

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Francis MuralidharanFounder & Managing PrincipalFrancis Muralidharan is an accomplished entrepreneur and seasoned investor with deep expertise in acquiring, scaling, and optimizing profitable businesses across diverse sectors. With over 15 years of experience as a founder, educator, and business consultant, Francis leverages strategic financing techniques—including asset-based lending, seller financing, and consulting-for-equity deals—to structure creative acquisitions and facilitate seamless ownership transitions.As the founder of Tutors for Charity LLC and Avocado Brand, Francis has…

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Firms in the Specialty Stores 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 Specialty Stores 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 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 889 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 Independent Sponsors 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 Independent Sponsors with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 889 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 Specialty Stores Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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