Top Texas Private Equity Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

Active Firms

3,879

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$20M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 39%

Technology 12%

Business Services 11%

Healthcare 11%

Consumer Goods 9%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Crux Capital

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Crux Capital is the ideal partner for owners seeking liquidity, generational transition, capital for growth or recapitalization. The firm is committed to preserving the legacy of the companies we invest in, recognizing that people and culture are the key determinants of long-term success. In addition to providing capital, we leverage the expertise of our team and limited partner investors to support management teams in reaching their growth objectives. While we do not participate in the day-to-day management of our companies, we do serve as active advisers and provide additional…

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Apr 2025 Acquired Pool Works
Dec 2023 Acquired Uncommon Brands
Jan 2023 Invested in HTeaO
Mar 2022 Acquired Woody's Brands

Valedor Partners, LLC

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are passionate about improving the value and performance of your business. We've started companies, managed operations, made acquisitions, sold businesses, and learned plenty of valuable lessons along the way. Whether you are looking for a partner to help you grow your business, or someone to step in so you can take a step back, give us a call. We invest in businesses to help them grow, and hold for the long-term. Since we don’t raise blind pooled funds, we can seek out co-investors that have capital, experience, and expertise in your industry. Plus, with no arbitrary timelines to exit…

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May 2024 Acquired Q360 Group
Feb 2022 Acquired Allcat Claims
Oct 2019 Invested in Orchard on the Brazos
Jan 2017 Invested in White Oak Music Hall

Milton Street Capital

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Milton Street seeks to consistently generate market-leading returns by transforming lower middle market industrial companies into sustainably great businesses through active engagement in strategy, human capital, and commercial and operational improvements.Prior to forming Milton Street in 2016, our founding team worked together for over a decade at a large and highly successful institutional private equity fund manager. One challenge that we believe the traditional private equity model faces is the pressure to invest in larger and larger companies, companies where there are fewer…

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Aug 2023 Acquired American Trailer Rental Group, LLC
Aug 2023 Acquired Kreg LLC
Aug 2023 Acquired ZXP Technologies, LLC
Sep 2022 Invested in ProVeyance Group

Eldred Rock Private Capital / Eldred Rock Partners LLC

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Eldred Rock Private Capital / Eldred Rock Keepers Fund, LP is a private equity firm and family office that specializes in providing highly flexible capital solutions tailored for entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and management teams. With a focus on adaptable investment sizes, the firm is dedicated to supporting diverse business needs and facilitating growth. Eldred Rock Private Capital operates from its headquarters in San Antonio with offices in Denver and Houston.

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Apr 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Oct 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Oct 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

1876 Partners, LP

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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1876 Partners is an emerging manager private equity firm based in Tomball, Texas. We are seeking buyout opportunities in profitable, vertically focused enterprise software, tech-enabled, and data companies with strong management teams, in the lower middle market. We will take a controlling interest in businesses with up to $10M of EBITDA, and a defined M&A pipeline for future add-on acquisitions.

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Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Dec 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Maple Park Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals

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Maple Park Capital is an investment firm dedicated to the experiential economy, partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and operators to drive value creation. The firm focuses on providing strategic capital and tailored support to businesses that enrich experiences, particularly within the experiential and consumer services sectors. With a presence in Dallas, Texas, and New York, New York, Maple Park Capital leverages its strategic partnerships to foster growth and innovation in its portfolio companies. The company is known for its investments in businesses like Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen…

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Trinity Hunt Partners

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Trinity Hunt Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on building world-class companies within business and consumer services sectors. Currently investing out of THP Fund VII, a $700M fund.

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Guideboat Capital Partners

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We are a Dallas and Charlottesville based private equity firm focused on investments in lower middle-market companies. We strive to be long term partners to great founders and management teams seeking out the next level of growth or a capital event. In addition to providing capital, we continuously participate in portfolio companies as thoughtful advisers and offer an extensive network of operating partners in an effort to achieve full potential value for all stakeholders.

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Cembra Holdings

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Cembra is a permanent capital holding company headquartered in Dallas, TX. Cembra is dedicated to acquiring and operating niche, market-leading businesses and supporting their continued growth over decades. The firm was built on the belief that the most enduring companies are developed through long-term ownership, operational focus, and patient capital. Cembra provides founders with a permanent home for the businesses they care deeply about. Cembra is backed by an exceptional group of investors and has a committed pool of equity capital. Cembra is focused on acquiring high quality…

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Scaleworks

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Scaleworks is a San Antonio, Texas based B2B software buyout fund with over $350MM raised and 20+ companies acquired. We are growth focused investors, with aim to take companies with $3MM–$10MM in ARR up to $25MM and beyond.

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Breck Partners

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Breck Partners is a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on making control investments in lower middle-market industrial companies with clear opportunities for significant equity value creation. Revenue: $75-250M Equity Checks: $20-40M Enterprise Value: $40-100M

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HBC Investments

10 Total Closed Deals

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HBC Investments is a family office-affiliated private equity investor. At HBC Investments, we act as a non-traditional private equity firm that marries the best of both worlds: investment experience and patient flexible capital. For investors and our portfolio companies, our business model eliminates the constraints and limitations associated with traditional, short-term oriented private equity funds. Primarily leveraging our own capital and family office funds, we identify and invest in compelling private companies and partner with management teams to grow the businesses and optimize the…

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Sep 2015 Invested in Retirement Advisors of America
May 2015 Invested in Hail Merry
Aug 2014 Invested in San Pedro Development (SPD)
Mar 2014 Acquired Water Midstream Partners, LLC

Argenta Partners

7 Total Closed Deals

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Argenta Partners LP is a Dallas-based private equity firm that invests in controlling equity interests of lower middle market companies with the potential for further development and growth. Argenta's investment criteria can be concisely defined as follows: Revenue between $10 million - $125 million EBITDA between $2 million - $10 million Industries of Interest: Manufacturing, Distribution, Services, Transportation and Healthcare. Generally we do not seek investments in businesses with products or services subject to rapid change due to changes in consumer tastes; or in retail, banking, real…

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Sep 2011 Acquired Hickman-Kenyon Systems, Inc.
Jul 2008 Acquired Westcon, Inc.
May 2007 Acquired Avita Drugs
Sep 2005 Acquired GAHH, LLC

Newport Global Advisors

6 Total Closed Deals

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Newport Global Advisors is a highly experienced alternative investment firm specializing in turnaround and special situation investments in small and middle market companies.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Autocam Transportation
Aug 2023 Acquired Amtrol
Aug 2023 Acquired Merisant
Aug 2023 Acquired True Temper

ZT Corporate

4 Total Closed Deals

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ZT Corporate is a Private Equity firm of operationally-oriented entrepreneurs dedicated to developing and growing income-producing lower-middle market companies. Our focus is on creating value with our business partners by investing in inefficient markets where creativity, hard work, and disciplined risk-taking can generate exceptional returns for the benefit of all stakeholders. Over the years, the company has diversified from owned and operated healthcare ventures to professionally managed car dealerships, franchise restaurants, and real estate. What has not changed is the company’s…

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Jun 2023 Acquired Altus Accountable Care Entity
Mar 2023 Acquired Steve Rayman Chevrolet
Oct 2020 Acquired Ron Carter Autoland
Nov 2018 Acquired Altus Dental

Spindletop Capital

2 Total Closed Deals

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Spindletop Capital is a growth capital investment firm focused on providing expansion capital for commercial stage healthcare companies. Based in Austin, Spindletop is managed by an unrivaled team of investment professionals and advisors with deep operating, technical, and transactional experience. Spindletop Capital invests nationally where it can leverage the organization’s deep experience, broad network and proprietary access to Texas resources to create incremental value for management teams and financing syndicates across all sectors of healthcare including medical devices,…

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Jun 2012 Invested in Qspex Technologies
Jan 2012 Invested in Bioventus

Filion capital

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Filion Capital is a global investment management firm dedicated to building tomorrow's defining systems by backing and scaling transformative businesses, platforms, and assets. With a focus on driving growth, innovation, and long-term value, Filion Capital partners with businesses to foster development and create meaningful impacts in their respective industries. The firm is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that their investments not only yield financial returns but also contribute positively to society. Filion Capital's strategic approach and bold conviction position…

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Braes Capital

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Braes Capital is a private investment firm based in Houston, Texas. Braes Capital looks to invest in and partner with extraordinary management teams.

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Cross Border Growth Fund

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Cross Border Growth Fund is a financial sponsor that takes emerging growth companies through the IPO process, raising $10-$100 million on the TSX-V and AiM markets and avoids the compliance costs of SOX.

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Quantum Wealth Ventures

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Quantum Wealth VenturesEmpowering Visionaries. Expanding Legacies.At Quantum Wealth Ventures, we partner with founders, family offices, and visionary entrepreneurs to unlock exponential growth and build enduring generational wealth. Blending strategic advisory, principal investment, and proprietary global deal flow, we bridge legacy and innovation—guiding our partners from capital formation through scale, exit, and beyond.Our strength lies in a curated ecosystem of investors, operators, and creators spanning emerging sectors—from wellness and consumer brands to transformative technologies…

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Firms in the Texas Private Equity Funds 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 Private Equity Funds is $4M-$20M, 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 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 Private Equity Funds 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 Private Equity Funds in Texas, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 59 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 Private Equity Funds directory, you can request information here.

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