Top Third Party Logistics (3PL) Holding Companies with Recent Private M&A Activity

317

Active Firms

7,317

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$900K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 14%

Florida 14%

Texas 10%

New York 6%

Illinois 3%

Key Attributes

Focus: Long-Term Ownership | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Buy & Hold

Melpac Holdings LLC

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Melpac Holdings LLC ("Melpac") has been created to acquire a small to medium business that offers both a challenge and the potential for growth. Melpac is led by Michael Turner, an experienced private equity managing director. Michael has expertise that spans a diverse range of transactions, including in sectors such as car parking, desalination, fiber optics, toll roads, chemical warehousing, logistics, and healthcare. Michael has served on boards including Swift Current Energy, a Boston-based developer specializing in solar, wind, and BESS, and Rinchem, a chemicals warehousing and logistics…

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Savage Companies

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Savage Companies is a global supply chain and industrial services company that began in 1946. It specializes in moving and managing critical materials, aiming to optimize supply chains for its customers. Its diverse operations span several sectors, including Transportation & Logistics, Material Handling, Agriculture and Oil & Gas.Savage Companies owns assets and operates across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. Key companies and businesses under the Savage umbrella include:Bartlett: Acquired in 2018, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness focused on the acquisition, storage,…

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TGG Capital

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The Golden Group (TGG) is an investment group with a focus on creating a Utilities platform by acquiring contracting based (HVAC and Plumbing) firms with room for expansion. We turn single contracting firms into a one stop shop for utilities. We focus on multiple streams of intrinsic and extrinsic growth methods rather than just growth through acquisitions. We then exit at a higher multiple than we paid to acquire the business.

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Conquest Capital

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Conquest Capital is a Chicago-based private investment firm focused on acquiring and operating small to lower middle-market businesses in the Midwest. We target profitable, established companies with durable cash flow, defensible market positions, and strong customer retention. Our primary focus is on businesses with recurring or repeat revenue, diversified customer bases, and opportunities for operational optimization and long-term value creation.We seek companies generating approximately $300K–$1.5M in EBITDA across industries such as industrial services, infrastructure-related services,…

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Prequel Partners LLC

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Prequel Partners buys and invests in technology-driven businesses. We are backed by a team of successful entrepreneurs and executives. We understand first-hand how tough building and running a business can be. Our process is designed to make selling your business pain-free.

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Cost Connect Systems

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Holding company founded by experienced operator and entrepreneur with significant tenure in operation roles at large engineering and manufacturing companies.

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AKA Holdings, LLC

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AKA Holdings, LLC 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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ITCC Acquisitions Ltd.

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We acquire companies fully or partially in specific industries. We also help other companies grow their business net valuation by acquiring other businesses —fully or partially. We target companies with motivated sellers who are looking to sell their businesses as they move on to another venture or to retirement. We continue to care for their clients, team and business after acquisition.Companies on our radar meet the following criteria:Have one or two ownersBusiness revenue between $500K and $5M in top-line revenuesAn operational team between 5 to 10 (employees, contractors) excluding…

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Ramp

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Former PE Professional and M&A / Strategy Consultant. Currently building financial partnerships (PE / VC / Banks) at Ramp, the fintech company. Interested in Entrepreneurship through Acquisition path.

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Silverstone Capital

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Silverstone Capital is a privately held, entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring and growing a single small to medium sized business in Canada or the US. We are looking to take a controlling stake in a stable business with a track record of profitability having EBITDA between $1 million to $5 million.We provide a compelling exit alternative for business owners who are considering retirement or taking a significantly reduced role in the day to day operations. We are different from traditional strategic or private equity buyers and offer a unique combination of capital, financial…

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Reclaim Energy Capital

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Our missionTo dominate the waste disposal industry, and become a major force in determining the future of the industry by consolidating the small landfills, transfer stations, hauling companies, and other waste and recycling operations in the industry and growing geometrically through acquisitions. Then integrating the acquisitions with waste-to-energy systems in order to begin transitioning communities into circular economies. As a way to address the omnipresent growing waste problem we have as a nation and as a species.Our VisionWe believe that with the right strategy, there is a way to…

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Dhvni LLC

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Dhvni LLC 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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TDT

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At TDT Brands we are looking to acquire small businesses that geneate between $250-5 million dollars in SDE. This is ideal for companies with owners looking to retire and transition to other endeavors.

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Happy River Farms Inc

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Happy River Farms Inc 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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Tru Storage

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Tru Storage is a dynamic self-storage company focused on acquiring, operating, and improving storage facilities across growing markets. The company specializes in identifying underperforming assets and enhancing them through strategic management, customer-focused service, and operational efficiency. Tru Storage provides clean, secure, and accessible storage solutions for individuals, families, and businesses, with a strong emphasis on creating a seamless customer experience

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Flywheel Investors LLC

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Flywheel Investors is a holding company based in the Great State of Texas.We own, operate, and acquire real estate, with a particular focus on self-storage properties.We buy businesses that have simple business models, healthy margins, and a track record of successful operations.

Recent Transactions

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Lepp Group

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Long Term Family Owned Holding Company focusing on retail, wholesale and manufacturing businesses in Western Canada. We have a desire to be a long term home to excellent businesses that focus on being a great place for both their staff and customers.

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NOLEO

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NOLEO provides skin care products for health-conscious parents who want safe, natural ingredients for their families. We have decided to pursue both an organic growth and a growth through acquisition. As we are looking to build the new clean P&G, we are seeking to acquire several profit generating CPG businesses in the beauty & personal care space.

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ESMALLBIZ, LLC

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Encore Lending Solutions, LLC is a NEWCO in the likeness of Sterling Commercial Credit a company founded in 2004 by W. Edwin and Karen Small. The former company Sterling Commercial Credit was sold in 2022 for a 5.5x multiple.The vision forward is to establish a specialty lending company that focuses on credit quality clients seeking working capital loans secured by short term assets. The client base with borrowing levels between $25K and $1million are unserved in the market and require special bed side manner.At the height of the market, Sterling produced $8.6 million in revenue and $2.2…

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Leaf Group of NY

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Leaf Group of NY is a holding company acquiring small-to-medium businesses across the United States. We specialize in growth through professional management, operational excellence, effective sales, and sustainable leadership.

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Firms in the Third Party Logistics (3PL) Holding Companies 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 Third Party Logistics (3PL) Holding Companies is $4M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $900K-$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.

Relevant Distribution 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 317 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Distribution.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Third Party Logistics (3PL) Holding Companies directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Distribution, 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 Holding Companies with experience in Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 317 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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