Top Trading Companies & Distributors Holding Companies with Recent Private M&A Activity

357

Active Firms

7,554

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$18M

Core Revenue Range

$800K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 14%

Florida 13%

Texas 10%

New York 6%

Illinois 4%

Key Attributes

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

Fuze Corporate

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Fuze Corporate is a privately held investment company looking to acquire and partner with industry leading companies in the Supply Chain & Human Resource verticals. We operate through our two brands Fuze HR and Fuze Logistics.Fuze Logistics Services is a next-generation third party logistics (3PL) firm leveraging cutting edge technologies and decades of industry expertise to facilitate the transport of freight globally.Fuze HR is a fast-growing recruitment and staffing firm servicing North America’s largest companies in multiple disciplines and at all levels within an…

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BuildRight Capital LLC

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BuildRight is the private capital division of Weiss Companies. With a focus on construction and manufacturing businesses, we appreciate family-owned companies with a long history in their industry. We started BuildRight to provide a logical transition for founders. We have a long-term horizon and are not bound to typical investor requirements. We can be creative with terms and strive to minimize debt service that so often cripples companies after a sale.True to our name, BuildRight utilizes an investment strategy that continues the legacy of a family company. We equip and resource employees…

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Dover Road Holdings LLC

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Dover Road Holdings LLC is a private investment firm based in Raleigh, NC focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies and owners looking for a smooth ownership transition.

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Albany Group

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Al Bany Group is an international EPC contractor providing engineering, procurement, and construction services. It is an ISO-certified company with diverse business activities. With a robust network of suppliers and clients, they specialize in sourcing high-quality steel products tailored to meet diverse industrial needs. Al Bany Group provides comprehensive EPC solutions in oil & gas, including design, procurement, construction, maintenance, and technological integration for global clients. Recognized among the best construction companies in Oman and UAE, the company is technology-driven,…

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Pearl West Group

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The Pearl West Group (PWG) is a boutique family office that acquires small-to-medium sized businesses. PWG invests its own capital and has no pre-conceived investment time horizon. This allows the businesses we own and acquire to plan and execute strategies with a long-term focus and growth perspective. In addition to relying on our deep experience with mergers & acquisitions and with strategy development, we are specialists in online direct marketing channels. We believe tremendous scale and brand affiliation can be achieved online by many businesses.• PWG can move as swiftly as any…

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Neatland Services

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Neatland Holdings is in the course of building a network of highly reputable businesses that provide building maintenance services. We take pride in protecting the legacy of your business while building upon your existing management structure and community.

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Greenform Holdings

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Greenform Holdings is a fast-moving investment group acquiring and scaling home and commercial service businesses across the U.S. We specialize in owner-led rollups, offering strategic capital, operational infrastructure, and equity incentives to high-performing operators. Our team has successfully executed fully seller-financed deals, most recently acquiring Diamondback Painting, and we're actively closing on additional businesses with $5M–$30M in revenue. We prioritize speed, transparency, and long-term partnerships — not bureaucracy.

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White Oak Partners

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White Oak Partners, LLC is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring and operating lower middle-market book printing and distribution companies. Led by entrepreneur Michael Shoemaker, the firm targets sectors such as consumer, industrial, and business services. Their investment strategy is centered on value creation through operational improvements and strategic growth, aiming to enhance the performance and market position of their portfolio companies.

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Lonestar Companies

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Lonestar Development Partners is a real estate development company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in multi-family and mixed-use urban infill projects. The firm focuses on developing suburban townhomes and single-family rentals, catering to both urban and suburban markets. With a strategic emphasis on commercial real estate investments, Lonestar Development Partners has established a significant presence in the real estate sector. The company is committed to creating high-quality living spaces that integrate seamlessly into their surroundings, enhancing community living experiences.

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Elessent Clean Technologies

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Elessent Clean Technologies is a private equity-backed company specializing in chemical process technologies. It currently licenses its technologies and provides proprietary equipment in sectors like metals, fertilizer, refining, and chemicals.

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Anderson Affiliated Companies

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Many partnerships in the waste industry We upload all our companies to wall street Nasdag - they are all run as operating divisions Good CRR Perris CA our collaboration on clean waste to energy Google the unofficial biography of Wayne Huzienga my family is in there Louis Visco was my partner. 3 generations in waste We run our own utilities companies via RNG

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Starship Trucking

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We are a private holding company that acquires and operates small businesses for the long term. We currently own 6 businesses employing 48 people across California.We are not a fund. We have no investors to return capital to and no timeline to exit, which means we buy businesses to keep them — not to flip them in five years. Every company we've acquired is still in our portfolio today.What we look for: majority or 100% ownership of businesses with $0.5–3M of EBITDA, ideally where the owner is ready to step away fully and a capable management team is already in place. We are comfortable…

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Welles Park

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Welles Park is a private holdings company located in Greensboro, NC. We focus on acquiring industrial and service-related businesses in the Southeast. We currently have 2 businesses in the portfolio and are looking to add a third by end of year.

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Enterprise Logic

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We are a Family Office based out of Houston and manage AUM of around 200 million. We have focused mostly on owning and managing commercial properties and running a engineering company, bakery and staffing business.We run 4 charitable schools.

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Vanguard Industrial Holdings

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Vanguard Industrial Holdings is a holding company acquiring businesses focused on manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and robotics. We're committed to transacting efficiently with integrity. We also take pride in our entrepreneurial ethos, lean and agile mindset, and our remarkable ability to acquire top talent in challenging situations.

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Pinckney Street Holdings

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Pinckney Street Holdings is a holding company dedicated to providing continuity and long-term growth for small, family-owned businesses. With a focus on supporting these businesses, Pinckney Street Holdings invests in companies that have been in operation for over a decade and have a history of profitability. The company aims to hold and nurture its portfolio businesses, ensuring they continue to thrive and contribute positively to their communities. By targeting family-owned enterprises with stable or growing earnings, Pinckney Street Holdings plays a crucial role in sustaining and enhancing…

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B & K Professional Services Group

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We acquire legacy companies in the manufacturing and services space, working with existing teams to improve processes and technology to grow. We work with Sellers to respect what they have built and accomplished and provide strong valuation for their companies.

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Archway Ventures

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Archway Ventures was built on a simple belief: great businesses deserve great stewards. Unlike private equity, we don't buy and flip — we acquire with the intention of building for the long term, honoring the legacy of every owner who entrusted us with what they spent a lifetime creating.We focus on businesses that are deeply rooted in their communities — service providers that have earned the trust of their customers through years of quality work and lasting relationships. These are businesses that people depend on, built by owners who take pride in what they do.We're passionate about…

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Olive Ridge Partners

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Who we areWe are an entrepreneurial team of HBS, GSB & McKinsey alums with complementary leadership strengths that are primed for continuing the legacy of your business. We welcome new challenges, are biased towards action, and constantly pursue improvement in ourselves and the organizations in which we belong. What we stand forAs stewards of growing business, we practice the following business tenets:Make sound decisions that balance the interests of customers, employees, and business healthRespect, value, and seek out differences of opinion and experienceAct always with accountability and…

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Vossat Group

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Vossat Group is a Swedish privately-owned industrial group with the sole purpose of acquiring well-established companies. We are long-term owners with a focus on consolidating our portfolio companies in order to create synergies. We invest in well-established companies with a revenue between €2-20M, in industries such as food packaging, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

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Firms in the Trading Companies & Distributors 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 Trading Companies & Distributors Holding Companies is $4M-$18M, 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 357 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 Trading Companies & Distributors 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 357 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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