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

Town Square Partnership

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Town Square Partnership is a Nashville-based private equity fund that acquires and stewards high-quality family businesses transitioning ownership. We are long-term holders and we approach every acquisition as a permanent home for the business, its employees, and its customers.We use little to no debt in our acquisitions, which means simpler deal structures, faster closes, and no risk of overleveraging the business post-transaction. We are flexible on structure and happy to work with sellers on equity roll overs, transition timelines, and other arrangements that make a deal work for both…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Lozynski Advisory

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Lozynski Advisory is a founder-led firm focused on acquiring and operating a high-quality small business in the lower middle market. We target companies with recurring revenue, strong margins, and long-term growth potential—particularly in accounting, financial services, or B2B verticals. Led by a CPA, CFA, and Booth MBA with experience scaling finance functions and providing Fractional CFO services, we bring hands-on operational expertise, disciplined execution, and a long-term commitment to stewardship.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Positive Risk Holdings

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Pioneer a strategy focused on long-term value creation by committing to high-quality companies with robust management teams and actively fostering their development and expansion. We are committed to delivering superior results for investors, shareholders, partners, and operators, all while prioritizing risk management and capital preservation.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Tristela Capital Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Tristela Capital is an established independent sponsor that seeks acquisitions in the healthcare space with revenues from $5-30 million. It is led by seasoned M&A professionals and healthcare practioners.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Redwood Enterprises Holdings LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Redwood Enterprises is a strategic investment firm dedicated to acquiring and operating established, high-quality businesses with strong fundamentals and meaningful growth potential.We are industry agnostic, focusing on companies that demonstrate:$1M–$5M annual EBITDA (flexible for exceptional opportunities)Stable, recurring or predictable cash flowsDefensible market positionsClear opportunities for value creation through professionalization, process optimization, digital transformation, and disciplined scalingWe target profitable platforms with proven track records and strong potential for…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Bedford Falls Group

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

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…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Stop Browsing. Start Transacting.

Join 20,000+ members who source deals, connect with counterparties, and close transactions on Axial.

Get Started Today

American Growth Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

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/

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Crestone Properties Ltd

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

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…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ethos Succession Group llc

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Ethos Succession Group aims to acquire and manage one exceptional business with integrity and a deep respect for its legacy. Founded on a diverse background in hospitality, blue collar, and white collar services, Ethos Succession Group is committed to building on the foundations of its acquired business's people, ensuring their growth and success while preserving the organization's core values and purpose.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Boudrow Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

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…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Realty Interests, LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

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.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Matt Baas

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

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.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Cresthaven Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

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…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

F5 Management, LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

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.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Salt & Soil Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

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…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Dharma Holdings LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

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.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Leveraged & Equity Global Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

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)…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Soni Investment Group

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

I am a hands-on operator and former CFO who specializes in stepping into complex, underperforming, or operationally challenged businesses and driving stabilization, performance recovery, and long-term value creation.My background includes senior finance and operational leadership roles at publicly traded companies ranging from approximately $3B to $10B in revenue, as well as a private-equity–backed company (~$1B in revenue). Across these environments, I have led large-scale business transformations, including EBITDA recovery initiatives, cash-flow stabilization, organizational and…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Open Field Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

I grew up in St. Louis and spent my career in lower-middle-market private equity, focused on acquiring and growing founder-owned businesses across the Midwest. My goal is to acquire one well-run business, preserve what makes it great, and build a durable Midwest platform over time.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Green Light Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals

View Full Profile

Breckman Industries was started by Mike Smerklo (CEO of ServiceSource - $5 to $300M in revenue and taken public) and Michael Maloney (Masters in AI and $100m+ deployed across AI investments).We are focused on buying a gray-collar services business within the Building & Facility Services and/or Maintenance, Repair, and Operations broader industries. We are working through specific sub sectors as part of our search.We will acquire and operate the business, focusing on maintaining founder legacies, serving employees, and growing the business.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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.

Top Specialty Stores Independent Sponsors

Axial Insights

Stop Browsing. Start Transacting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Let us curate Relevant Introductions.

Companies sold using Axial Advisor Finder:

Get Introduced to the Right Advisors

You’re All Set

We've Received Your Request