Top Holding Companies in St. Louis - Axial

Confluent is a holding company based in St. Louis, Missouri, that acquires and builds leading small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States. Above all else, we are dedicated to our following core principles:1. Operating at the highest level of integrity in all aspects of business and management;2. Creating long-term shareholder value, principally by building each acquired business through organic and acquisitive growth;3. Contributing to the development of the communities in which the Company operates, and;4. Building upon the legacy of each acquired company’s former owner.

Parkland Group Industries is based in St. Louis, Missouri and focused exclusively on purchasing and operating small "business to business" companies in the U.S. with earnings less than $3 million.Before founding Parkland Group, John led corporate development at ASPEQ Holdings, Inc., a privately-owned, manufacturing holding company.  Before joining ASPEQ, John was a Financial Analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. John advised family offices and large private businesses on fixed income and public & private equity investments.   John has a bachelor’s degree in Finance…

HFW is an AEC industry professional services company focused on investing in firms that support urban development and infrastructure projects.HFW’s solution is simple, innovative, and non-disruptive. Through our “House of Brands” growth model, we are the only AEC investor offering small to mid-size firms a unique partnership option focused on leveraging the firm’s brand and legacy and helping them break through existing ceilings by providing opportunity to expand and large firm industry command from synergies gained through collaboration with other HFW member firms.The Firm is led by…

Koradel, LLC is a St. Louis-based firm focused on acquiring and operating local businesses with long-term growth potential. Led by a CFA charterholder with deep financial and investment expertise, Koradel brings a disciplined, strategic approach to ownership and operations.With a strong foundation in finance and cross-functional leadership, the company excels at building value through collaboration and operational efficiency.

Holding company founded by a seasoned healthcare professional seeking to acquire lower middle market businesses