Top Texas Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

252

Active Firms

5,067

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$700K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 51%

Healthcare 9%

Business Services 9%

Technology 8%

Transportation 7%

Key Attributes

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

Rebus Capital

10 Total Closed Deals

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Rebus Capital, LLC is a private equity company historically focused on commercial real estate with over $85,000,000 in assets under management, headquartered in Lubbock, Texas. The company has in-house capabilities in acquisitions, financing, and asset management. Currently seeking Biz acquisitions in and around West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.

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Sep 2021 Acquired Inler Business Park
Jan 2021 Acquired Preserve At Cypress Creek
Dec 2019 Acquired Urban Villas
Dec 2018 Acquired The Venti

Provident Realty Advisors, Inc.

10 Total Closed Deals

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Since 1991 Provident Realty Advisors and The Backes Family Office has invested in and developed over $5 Billion of real estate projects. We are disciplined and focused on executing deals that offer the best risk adjusted returns for PRA and our investor partners. While our original business has been commercial real estate development we have used our capital and investment discipline to successfully invest in multiple operating companies.Currently, we own two general contracting companies specializing in different areas of multifamily as well as a specialty lighting distributor. Additionally,…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Preston Hollow Village
Aug 2023 Acquired Stacy Green
Aug 2022 Acquired LAS COLINAS DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Oct 2021 Acquired MIDLOTHIAN BUSINESS PARK

J40 Group

10 Total Closed Deals

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I'm an entrepreneur and business nerd that loves building businesses by helping people. My typical approach is to partner with an operator to acquire a business, assist in management for 5-10 years and then step back from operation into a board role. I've been in many industries over the years: IT Consulting, Movie Theatre / Family Entertainment Center development and operation, wholesale tree farming, oil field distribution, real estate, etc.

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Aug 2024 Invested in Confidential Company
Apr 2024 Invested in Confidential Company
Aug 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
Sep 2022 Acquired Confidential Company

Bronco Ventures

10 Total Closed Deals

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Bronco Ventures hopes to bring grit, energy and a sense of adventure to its portfolio companies. We are seeking small, service-related acquisitions where we can differentiate on our customer service and offering quality. Small business is hard. Dealing with people is messy. It can be lonely and defeating without the right support structure. Business is also where life-change and personal impact happens. It’s where thorny issues are addressed and overcome. Generations can be improved through opportunity and commitment. This is what we are passionate about.

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Jun 2023 Acquired McMillan Pest Control, LLC
May 2023 Acquired Water Project Pool & Spa Services
May 2023 Acquired Howell Service Corporation
Apr 2023 Acquired EnGedi Pest Control

JE Capital Partners

7 Total Closed Deals

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JE Capital Partners is a private equity group focused on service-based buy and build strategies. We entertain verticals such as commercial, facility, and utility services and other outdoor service/maintenance related industries. We have flexible investment parameters in terms of go-forward involvement from sellers as it is a case by case basis. We make platform and addon investments. We take pride in our ability to be flexible in our approach working with founder and family-owned businesses to provide a solution that works best for them to transition and maintain the legacy they…

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Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Apr 2024 Acquired Utility Services Company
Dec 2023 Acquired Northpoint Asset Management
Dec 2021 Advised RESA Power in its sale to Investcorp

Dry Line Partners

7 Total Closed Deals

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Dry Line Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Feb 2023 Acquired VizExplorer
Mar 2022 Acquired ElephantDrive
Sep 2021 Acquired CyberFortress
Sep 2021 Acquired KeepItSafe

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Six Pillars Partners

6 Total Closed Deals

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SPP is a people-centric private equity firm that relies on its core values to create positive impact and financial success. The firm’s core values include trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, caring, fairness, and citizenship. SPP seeks to partner with businesses in the asset-light services sector led by founders and managers who value their team just as much as their individual legacy and are aligned in this value system. Please visit www.sixpillarspartners.com for more information on the firm and its investment criteria.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Tax Advisors Group
Aug 2023 Acquired GOODGIANT
Aug 2023 Acquired WoodNetworks
Aug 2023 Acquired Cadient Talent

JAMCO Interests LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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JAMCO is the majority stakeholder of BRIX Holdings, a Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company specializing in restaurant chains with superior products and attractive growth prospects, and Amici Partners Group, LLC, an experienced investor group with a national and international franchisor background specializing in the restaurant industry which acquired Friendly’s Restaurants in December 2020. JAMCO is a member of TriArtisan TGIF Partners LLC, the majority owner of TGIF Holdings LLC, which owns and operates TGI Friday’s®, the iconic American casual dining bar and restaurant chain…

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Aug 2025 Acquired RedBrick Pizza
Jan 2025 Acquired Friendly's
Jan 2020 Acquired Orange Leaf
May 2014 Acquired Souper Salad

2Northside Group

4 Total Closed Deals

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2Northside Group is an independent sponsor, led by seasoned technology entrepreneurs and operators, focused on acquiring and personally operating exceptional private companies. Unlike traditional investors, we provide more than just capital; we bring deep, hands-on experience in leveraging technology to modernize operations, unlock new revenue streams, and build enduring value. Our principals have spent their careers in the trenches as CTOs, technical founders, and operational leaders for companies ranging from startups to established market leaders. Their expertise lies in executing the…

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Mar 2024 Invested in FieldFlo, Inc.
Apr 2023 Invested in INOVUES, INC.
Mar 2020 Invested in TALENT SYSTEMS, LLC / Casting Networks LLC
Oct 2018 Invested in Luxury Presence, Inc.

KLV Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

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At KLV, our investment goes beyond capital. We provide companies with an unmatched level of real-world operations experience and proven value-add resources that drive success. Our team leverages its decades of hands-on experience building and leading businesses to help companies streamline operations, invest in human capital, instill a lasting culture, and accelerate growth. We are a partner you can trust to lead your company in the right direction.Our core mission is simple. We will only partner with companies where we have authentic knowledge, we will always focus on developing…

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Mar 2020 Acquired All In Learning
Dec 2019 Acquired AUTEC Car Wash Systems
Aug 2019 Acquired Christensen Arms

Fourth Exit

2 Total Closed Deals

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After spending 15 years in enabling small to medium sizes businesses in revenue generation, Fourth Exit is now venturing into SaaS enterprise acquisitions. Looking to acquire a SaaS business with $1M-$5M acquisition cost.

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Jul 2021 Advised Afterpay in its sale to Block
Jun 2018 Advised Magento in its sale to Adobe Systems Inc.

Dekos Capital

2 Total Closed Deals

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Dekos Capital Management LLC is a privately held Texas-based investment firm. The firm’s founders have significant experience as private equity, investment banking and operating executives and are partnered with institutional investors to invest in strategically viable middle-market businesses.

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Mar 2024 Acquired Achieve Accreditation
Jan 2024 Acquired Shear Drive Group

Park Lane Capital

2 Total Closed Deals

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Park Lane Capital is an alternative investment manager looking to acquire businesses in Texas and California. Our focus is on delivering strong investment performance and creating measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Aug 2023 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
Aug 2023 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Green Stride

2 Total Closed Deals

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Green Stride works with cashflow-positive businesses with established teams of 2-20 employees generating $1M-$5M in annual revenue. We focus on B2B services businesses with at least 25% contractually recurring revenue that can materially benefit from improvement in sales and operations. We look for 1-20% annual growth and strong customer retention.

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Dec 2023 Acquired Wayne Barnett Software
Nov 2023 Acquired Wellness Fi

Forge Equity Partners

2 Total Closed Deals

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Forge Equity Partners is a private investment firm founded by two experienced executives who share a common vision for growing companies and complimentary experience investing in and operating businesses. Forge pursues platform investments in companies that range in size from $2-6M of EBITDA, and draws on the partners' operational and leadership experience to grow businesses through investment in people, processes, technology, systems, expanded operations, and strategic acquisitions. Forge takes a long-term view in building businesses with the intent to hold and grow businesses for 10+…

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Jan 2024 Acquired LocalSodFarm.com
Mar 2022 Acquired STS Electronic Recycling

SOC Capital LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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SOC Capital ("SOC") is an operating partner and independent sponsor for lower middle market businesses, with a particular focus on those in the following sectors: (i) Construction / Building Products (ii) Energy & Environmental Services and (iii) Infrastructure & Utility Services.SOC seeks both buy-out and recap (majority and minority) opportunities, as well as those involving SOC serving in a contracted operating partner capacity to help grow the company with existing management / ownership.

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Jan 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Starboard Legacy Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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We are not a private equity firm. We do not have fixed investment timelines or mandates and we are not looking for a quick turnaround to make a profit. We believe in sustainable, consistent, long-term growth. We care for the people, we do not cut corners and believe in doing things the right way. We offer owners an opportunity to obtain liquidity while finding a great home for their business and everyone who works in it. We are a group of experienced operators/investors / advisors who are committed to taking care of their business and nurturing it through its next phase of growth.

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Jul 2023 Acquired Golden Maids

Winterford Capital

1 Total Closed Deal

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Winterford Capital is a Texas-based private equity firm that specializes in partnering with founder, family, or management-owned businesses to foster growth and development. With a focus on the industrial sector, the firm emphasizes stewardship, integrity, and family values in its investment approach. Winterford Capital is committed to accelerating growth for its portfolio companies, leveraging its experience and strategic insights to drive success.

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Oct 2025 Acquired Florida Powertrain & Hydraulics, Inc.

Nima Asset Management, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Nima Asset Management LLC was formed in 2008 to identify and purse direct special situation investments. The Founder of Nima has extensive experience across a range of industries and financing types. We have several active projects underway. We actively seek value added co-investors.

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Feb 2017 Invested in Investment Summary Coming Soon

Borealis Group

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New group up development firm based out of Dallas TX to make ASC development deals from the ground upwork in progress and have to clearly do a lot of work in order to get it down but yes that’s a description

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Firms in the Texas 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 Texas Independent Sponsors is $3M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $700K-$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 Texas 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 Texas are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the Texas market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Independent Sponsors in Texas, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 252 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 Texas Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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