Top Third Party Logistics (3PL) Private Equity Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

298

Active Firms

16,115

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$19M

Core Revenue Range

$800K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 11%

Texas 10%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

SaaS Wealth Fund, LLC.

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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We invest in high-quality, founder-led B2B companies with recurring or repeatable revenue — including SaaS, MSPs, and service-based businesses. Whether you're looking to fully exit, de-risk, or accelerate growth, we bring more than just capital. We offer a tailored, founder-aligned approach designed to protect your legacy, support your team, and unlock the next stage of growth on your terms.

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Oct 2020 Acquired Confidential Company

STAPLE Investments

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Staple Investments is a private equity firm dedicated to long-term investments and fostering business growth through a values-driven approach. The firm is committed to preserving and expanding high-quality businesses, with a strategic focus on stable returns and shareholder value growth. Staple Investments operates primarily in the healthcare, consumer, industrial, and services sectors, employing disciplined private equity strategies to achieve its goals. With a team of approximately 50 experienced professionals, the firm emphasizes operational excellence and rigorous strategy to support its…

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Jan 2026 Acquired Corporate Travel Services

Captivate Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Captivate Partners is a family-office backed investment private equity firm operating at the intersection of brand and commerce. We are active buyout and growth investors, with a focus on commercial services, business services, multi-site consumer, and platforms that drive next generation commerce.

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Sep 2020 Acquired The Paper Store / Uncharted

Republic Funds

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Republic Funds has partnered with entrepreneurs to grow eight service businesses in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. We also acquired and improved more than 9,000 apartment units across the U.S. Sun Belt and several commercial and industrial properties across the U.S. Rust Belt. We have acquired controlling and non-controlling stakes in property services companies and other growing businesses including HVAC, Roofing, Fire Protection, Property Management, Pool Service, Dry Cleaning, and Marketing Services.

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Saturn Five

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At Saturn Five, we believe business is an adventure—and we love helping ideas, companies, and people get to bold new places. We do that through founding breakthrough startup ventures, finding opportunity for innovation and value-creation where some might just see an intractable problem. And we do that by owning and operating Main Street service companies that elevate people’s lives and enhance communities. Our daily commitment is to lead enduringly profitable businesses that we hold for the long-term. But we define true success…

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Sycamore Bridge LLC

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Led by Ryan Aurand, Sycamore Bridge focuses on acquiring and operating well-run small businesses. With a strategic approach to enhancing business performance, Sycamore Bridge aims to provide effective solutions for businesses in need of revitalization. The firm is dedicated to improving operational efficiency and ensuring sustainable growth for the companies it manages.

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Third Harbor Partners

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Third Harbor Partners is a New York-based private equity firm investing with committed capital to acquire and build middle market companies across business services and industrials in North America. The firm partners with strong management teams and brings an operationally focused approach to driving long-term value creation.www.thirdharborlp.com

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Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital

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Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital is a private investment platform targeting late-stage growth equity and credit investments in technology, healthcare, consumer, digital media and other high-growth sectors.

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New Majority Capital

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We are fellow entrepreneurs and impact capitalists working on creating a better financial future for under-represented business owners.We do this by providing equity investments and management support to folks who want to acquire and run existing small businesses. We believe this is a sustainable path to reduce wealth disparities in our society and is a path that can naturally lead us to an evolving ecosystem that has a lasting impact on our communities.

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Mosaic Management, LLC

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Mosaic Management is a private equity firm specializing in real estate and platform business investments. The company targets growth investment and operational improvement/enhancement opportunities alongside scalability through acquisition, new location growth, and organic growth. With a long term view and regional focus in the Southeast, Mosaic Management has a proven track record of successful investments through its high focus on 5 investments (3 exited) thus far.

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Arclaris LLC

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Arclaris is a private equity firm that invests in founder- and family-led businesses. It focuses on companies with a strong foundation and potential for responsible growth. The firm is dedicated to partnering with businesses that prioritize people and are positioned in essential sectors including supply chain, time critical logistics, aerospace and defense, industrial and automotive markets. Arclaris aims to support these businesses in achieving sustainable development and long-term success, leveraging its expertise and resources to foster innovation and operational excellence.

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RSD Private Equity

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RDS Private Equity is a Canadian investment firm focused on acquiring, building, and scaling businesses across sectors including energy, infrastructure, industrials, and real estate. The firm takes a hands-on approach, targeting opportunities where operational execution and strategic direction drive value.The track record is built on proprietary deal sourcing, flexible structuring, and active post-investment involvement. RDS has experience across both growth-stage and cash-flowing businesses, with a focus on capital preservation and strong risk-adjusted returns. The firm moves quickly and…

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Sway

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As a Managing Director and early-stage venture investor, I have a decade of experience investing across consumer, tech, and media ventures, I’ve led on more than 25 startups, raised capital across multiple fund platforms, and helped shape strategies that merge cultural influence with financial returns.At Sway Media (formerly NEX Cubed VC), I’ve driven firm-wide strategy from rebranding our investment thesis to building the next generation of culturally relevant tech and media ventures. I’ve directed accelerator programming, cultivated relationships with LPs, and co-led…

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AAVIN Equity

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Based in Iowa, AAVIN Equity Advisors embodies a 'Main Street' approach to private equity investing. We manage committed funds to deploy capital into established, profitable businesses situated in underserved domestic geographies within the lower segment of the middle market. We specialize in leading buyout and recapitalization transactions of founder- or family-owned businesses, relying on our years of experience and collaborative approach to generate substantial value throughout the investment's lifespan.

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Godspeed Capital

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Godspeed is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Washington, DC and focused onorganic and acquisition growth strategies in the lower middle-market Defense and Governmentservices, solutions, and technology sectors. Godspeed’s objective is to partner with businesses that have reached an inflection point in their trajectory. By teaming with management, Godspeed is able to drive outsized growth and value creation through strategic initiatives, operating improvements, technology investments, and add-on acquisitions. Godspeed’s investment team performs as a strategic partner,…

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Blue Highway Capital

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Blue Highway Capital is a U.S. based investment firm growing small middle market companies nationally, with a focus on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We provide $3-12M of growth capital to primarily rural businesses that are at an inflection point. Our firm’s name refers to the backroads on traditional maps and atlases, which were drawn in blue. Providing capital is just a starting point for how we can assist in achieving your vision. Our principals draw from a wealth of sector expertise, personal networks and investment experience to help companies develop growth…

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Crosslantic Capital

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Institutionally backed private equity firm investing in lower middle market companies across the United States and Europe, with a focus on helping traditional businesses grow through technology, operational expertise, and international expansion.

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Worklyn Partners

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Worklyn Partners is an investing & operating company executing a multi-acquisition “rollup” strategy in the cybersecurity & IT services market; We make control investments in profitable lower and mid market businesses ($5M-$30M total enterprise value).

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2717 Partners

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2717 Partners, LP is a limited partnership with a focus on private equity investments, particularly in the technology and healthcare sectors. The firm operates from two primary locations in San Francisco, California, and Greenwich, Connecticut. With a strategic approach towards growth-oriented companies, 2717 Partners has built a robust portfolio comprising 14 companies. As of 2025, the firm employs approximately 150 staff members, reflecting its significant presence in the private equity landscape. The company is committed to fostering innovation and growth within its investment sectors.

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Cypress Bay Partners

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Cypress Bay Partners is a private investment company that partners with founder and family-owned businesses, focusing on preserving legacies and cultures while creating opportunities for employees. They specialize in building market-leading service businesses through strategic scaling and operational excellence. The company emphasizes long-term operational partnerships and founder-friendly capital structures to support sustainable growth. Cypress Bay Partners is committed to fostering professional advancement and shared success, ensuring a collaborative approach to everyday management and…

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Firms in the Third Party Logistics (3PL) 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 Third Party Logistics (3PL) Private Equity Funds is $3M-$19M, with a core EBITDA range of $800K-$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 298 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) Private Equity Funds 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 Private Equity Funds with experience in Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 298 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 Third Party Logistics (3PL) Private Equity Funds directory, you can request information here.

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