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

1,300

Active Firms

20,077

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

California 13%

Texas 10%

New York 8%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

Focus: Acquiring One Business | Capital Source: Investor-Backed or Self-Funded | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

Juna Ventures

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Individual investor with 14 years of M&A experience based in nyc. Looking to acquire an online business or one based in the ny metro area. Happy to answer any additional questions live if you have them.

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Kostecki

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Entrepreneur dedicated to buying one business from a founder/owner who is ready to move on and wants a successor they can trust to honor what they have built. Dedicated to preserving and growing prior owner’s legacy and team. Prior experience investing in and managing middle market businesses.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

36th Street Partners

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Pursuing the acquisition of a Central California-based SMB through 36th Street Partners, backed by 20+ years as a commercial real estate operating partner and a track record spanning $6 billion in acquisitions.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Elam Interests LLC

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Individual investor with deep operating expertise; history of rapidly growing companies and executing successful exits; backed by strong capital partners. Past experience focused on growth and founding technology roles at companies that scaled from $1MM -> $100MM+. Interested in DTC businesses, SaaS, and niche healthcare/wellness operations.

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Los Angeles Unlimited

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Los Angeles Unlimited Holdings LLC is actively acquiring profitable, owner-operated businesses in the Industrial & Environmental Services sector across Southern California.The acquiring principal holds a Professional Engineer license and an MBA from Cambridge University, with nearly two decades of operating experience across business management, commercial deal-making, and field operations — spanning multinational energy companies, venture-backed industrial technology, and senior government advisory roles. The acquisition is intended to be owner-operated from day one, with a long-term…

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Hairouna Capital

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I'm a hands-on operator with 15 years of experience across sales, marketing and operations seeking to acquire and run a B2B/B2G business with $750K-$1.5M EBITDA, 10+ yrs operating in Texas, NY, or Georgia

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James Gallivan

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I am currently operating two businesses in the acholic beverage space. One an import wine brand and the other a specialty retail business. I am seeking more ventures in the same sector or possibly different.

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Greenwich Innovations

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Holding company focusing on opportunities in energy, tech, mechanical services (i.e., HVAC, BMS/EMS), and commodities. Primarily interested in independent, lower middle market opportunities in Eastern and Northeastern US.

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SAM Industries

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Sam Industries is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and operating stable, service-based businesses with strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential. We target lower middle-market companies where ownership is seeking a transition, and where we can preserve legacy while driving operational excellence.

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Stratos Point

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A hands-on successor for one founder-owned business. Targeting majority purchase of one mission-critical industrial services business with $1M+ in earnings. Not a private equity firm or strategic buyer. A dedicated partner for the next chapter.

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SASM Holdings

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Former PE investor in real estate, media and venture capital. Invested across capital structure in over $500MM of deal capitalization. Representative experience: luxury condo and multifamily development, exhibition, animation and film production.

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Bridgerland Investments

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Target Deal Size:Revenue: $1M to $25MEBITDA/SDE: $500k to $5MEnterprise Value: $1M to $10MIndustries of Interest:Industrial ServicesTransportation & LogisticsEnvironmental Services (water treatment, waste management, etc.)Essential Blue-Collar Services (distribution, equipment services, infrastructure support)Business Services supporting industrial, energy, or infrastructure sectorsGeography:Primary Focus: Texas (DFW and surrounding regions)Secondary: Broader South-Central U.S., open to strong national opportunitiesTransaction Types:100% buyouts (preferred)Majority recapitalizationsOwner…

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Delaroche consulting

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Currently Key Account Manager at Nexira, specialized in sales and business development within the food, agriculture, and value-added natural ingredient sectors. Backed by a Master of Science in agricultural science and business, I combine corporate enterprise experience at a global leader in functional naturals with hands-on operational expertise in agribusiness vertical integration.

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TwinForge Capital

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TwinForge Capital is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring and operating small businesses across select U.S. metropolitan areas, including San Diego, the Twin Cities, and Greater Washington, D.C. The firm specifically targets owner-led businesses with an EBITDA ranging from $500K to $1.5M, demonstrating a strategic focus on financially robust enterprises. TwinForge Capital's investment strategy is designed to foster growth and operational excellence within its portfolio, making it a key player in the lower middle market of private equity.

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Smith Texas Enterprise Ventures LLC

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Smith Texas Enterprise Ventures 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.Our firm’s founder has been an Austin resident for over 25 years. He spent most of that time as the President and CEO of an investment advisory and wealth management firm. Throughout his career he has developed a depth of experience in all types of investments. He has experience in deal structure, and…

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BLLT Ventures

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I am seeking to acquire and operate a profitable, established small to lower-middle-market business as a long-term owner. My focus is on a single platform investment where I can be actively involved in leadership and operations. I am drawn to businesses with durable demand, defensible local or regional market positions, and meaningful operational complexity. Sectors of interest include industrial and field services, construction and construction-adjacent businesses, transportation and logistics, and specialty manufacturing. I value thoughtful transaction structures, including seller…

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Kenosha Capital, LLC

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Kenosha Capital, LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized businesses. We partner with exceptional companies poised for their next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders and partner with employees to build the company together.

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Hillside Succession

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Hillside Succession is a privately held entrepreneurial-focused investment firm looking to acquire businesses requiring a successful exit and a stable succession for existing owners. Our firm has partnered with long-term focused, experienced investors. Hillside’s founder and entrepreneur, Mark Jarvie, will take an active role in leadership post-close.Mark is a seasoned operator and executive with two decades of hands-on, entrepreneurial and start-up experience. He is a strategic, innovative leader with a proven track record of growing and scaling high-growth businesses.

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La Colina Equity Partners LLC

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La Colina Equity is looking for one company to buy and operate for the long term. Everything we do is anchored in aligned incentives and fair dealing. We are looking for an owner who wants to collaborate.Your business will not be part of a portfolio. We are not a private equity fund. We are not a venture capital fund. We are backed by experienced advisors and former operators.

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3462 Capital

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Financial sponsor focused on acquiring specialty distribution, industrial services and specialty contracting businesses in Western Canada between $1-10mm in EBITDA.

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Firms in the Third Party Logistics (3PL) Search 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) Search Funds is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 1,300 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) Search 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 Search Funds with experience in Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,300 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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