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Top Tennessee Independent Sponsors

Explore 25 Tennessee Independent Sponsors that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Active Firms

197

TTM Deal Inquiries

$5M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 49%

Healthcare 24%

Business Services 8%

Consumer Goods 6%

Technology 5%

Key Attributes

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

HH

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Hogan Holdings is a Marine founded independent sponsor actively looking to acquire small businesses in Middle TN. The intent is to buy, grow, and hold companies for the long term with me as the initial owner / operator. Search focus is on B2B dirty businesses as the priority and maintain open to the right deal. Our goal is to create jobs, opportunity, and generational wealth starting locally in Middle TN.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Geofferson & Co LLC

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Experienced real estate developer, designer, and consultant with a particular emphasis in luxury residential multi-family development. Particular expertise in operations, strategy, and execution.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Darby Creek Consulting

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Based in Nashville, TN we apply a people-focused approach to deploying capital.Long-Term Focus: Building a sustainable long-term businessStrong Cash Flow: We look for companies with over $1 million in cash flow and greater than 10% margins.Darby Creek has been consulting for small businesses and investment firms for over 10 years. Their experience includes:· Managed private equity transactions, working with sellers to deeply understand the business. This process allowed investors to address company risks and operational issues in the transaction, including HR processes…

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CI

Cavendish Investments LLC

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Cavendish Investments targets lower middle market healthcare services, business services, and B2B SaaS investments. Highly flexible with respect to investment structure (control, growth equity, minority convertible preferred, etc.).Andrew Bates has over 10 years of operational experience. He currently serves as the EVP and COO of Medalogix, the only data science company focused exclusively on home health and hospice. The company was founded in 2012 with the desire to help home health agencies identify patients on the census at-risk for unplanned rehospitalization.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

PB

Personal Brand Academy

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Founder of Personal Brand Academy, a digital marketing agency. I’m now focused on acquisitions, targeting marketing agencies and home service businesses with $2M–$10M in EBITDA. Looking to partner with operators and advisors to acquire and scale strong businesses through proven growth strategies.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Firms in the Tennessee 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 Tennessee Independent Sponsors is $5M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$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.

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in Tennessee may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Independent Sponsors based in Tennessee are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the Tennessee market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Independent Sponsors in Tennessee, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 25 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 Tennessee Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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