Top Trading Companies & Distributors Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,369

Active Firms

32,226

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 11%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Deal-By-Deal Financing | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Greenfield Avenue Capital

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Greenfield Avenue provides growth capital and liquidity to founders of exceptional businesses. We're focused on situations where the founder wants to continue in their role and retain ownership, but is seeking a collaborative investor and growth partner to help take their business from good to great.We target companies with a differentiated value proposition, stable revenue, and durable profitability.

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Grant Street Partners

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Private investor with past experience in middle-market companies across a wide variety of industries. Looking to acquire smaller manufacturing or agricultural companies between $5 to $20 mm in revenues.

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Immoderata, LLC

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Immoderata is an investment firm that invests in ambitious technology companies.We focus on companies pursuing big markets and opportunities. We have a bias toward companies operating in the bottom half of the stack.

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Castlegar Capital

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Operator-led private investment firm acquiring established lower-middle-market businesses one at a time and holding them for the long term. $1M-$3M EBITDA, profitable, recurring revenue. GTA/Ontario preferred

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Tea Lake Partners

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We focus on established businesses with defensible market positions, barriers to competition and strong underlying fundamentals.Size / Geography / Industry:Revenue: $5 million - $50 millionEBITDA: $2 million - $10 millionGeography: United States and CanadaIndustries: B2B Services, B2C and Residential Services, Multi-Unit Consumer/Franchisees, Contract and Niche ManufacturersTransaction Profile:Majority control transactionsRecapitalizations and/or growth equityParticular focus on founder or family-owned businesses, although open to corporate divestitures, private equity-owned businesses and…

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Golden Primera Inc

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Established in 2022, Golden Primera began as a single-family office focused on real estate investments, with projects in the United States and Southeast Asia. Today, it is expanding beyond real estate to build a diversified global portfolio. Leveraging the family’s operational expertise, global networks, and strong capital base, Golden Primera targets strategic acquisitions and turnaround opportunities in high-potential sectors.

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Steven Hirsch

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I am a mid-career investment professional with ~15 years of experience across private equity, management consulting and operational roles. I am a hands-on, results-oriented leader with substantial experience partnering with management teams, identifying and executing portfolio company improvement initiatives and leading deal evaluation and execution.

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Convex Capital Group

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CCG is a holding company formed to acquire and operate a lower middle market companies with initial enterprise values between $25 and $100 million. We have a long-term hold preference with specific interests in distribution, business services, manufacturing, industrial services, and financial services.

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Iron Keel Capital

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Iron Keel Capital is a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas, specializing in acquiring founder and family-owned businesses within the state. The firm invests its own capital in each acquisition, focusing on established service businesses. Iron Keel Capital's strategy involves maintaining and growing these companies, ensuring long-term success and stability. By acting as principals rather than brokers, they emphasize confidentiality and a direct approach in their transactions. Their investment focus is primarily on strategic acquisitions that align with their growth objectives.

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Edelman Capital Holdings

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Edelman Capital Holdings is a privately owned investment company dedicated to enhancing lives and transforming business communities through strategic investments. As a distinguished capital holding company, Edelman Capital leverages its management expertise and financial acumen to drive strategic investments and optimize portfolio performance. With a focus on strategic investments, the company manages a diverse portfolio across various sectors, employing around 1,000 professionals globally. Edelman Capital's commitment to excellence and strategic growth positions it as a leader in the…

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Latigo Holdings, LLC

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Latigo Holdings is a Dallas, TX-based independent sponsor focusing on businesses that make, maintain, supply and distribute across the industrial services and manufacturing ecosystem—spanning niche manufacturers, capital equipment service providers, consumables & component suppliers, and value-add distributors. Latigo was founded by Drew Nicholas—a seasoned investor and operator with over a decade of experience across private equity, investment banking, and corporate development—who has completed more than 20+ transactions as a principal investor, totaling ~$4.7bn TEV.Most recently…

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OGH Holdings LLC

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OGH Holdings is a privately held company focused on acquiring and growing B2B companies. We invest in manufacturing and service businesses with strong customer relationships, recurring demand, and defensible niche positions. Our approach emphasizes long-term ownership, operational improvement, and continuity for employees and customers rather than short term financial engineering.The principals have backgrounds in financial markets with experience operating industrial manufacturing businesses. We actively manage our portfolio companies and bring hands on operational support, pricing…

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31 Capital Advisors

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We operate as a team knowing every business is different and has unique needs. We are direct lenders but understand our solution is not always the best for your business. Our partners are former Business Owners / CFO’s, Bankers and Accounting Professionals with real world experience in debt load, debt structure and cash flow analysis. Due diligence and a large network of lenders provides access to every type of funding that may be required. We are here from start to finish providing all the options necessary to keep your business healthy and moving forward.

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Presidio Park Group, LLC

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Presidio Park Group is led by Grace Chen, a former founder (exited), CFO, and investor (at Summit Partners), and Colin Bourdin, a former operator and investor (at TPG). As an independent sponsor, we are looking to to acquire one or more mission-driven companies that we plan to hold for the long-term. We provide flexible exit opportunities to founders, whether that means continuing to operate the company or stepping away from day to day operations. Our investors are former or current executives (including Asurion, Datacor, and York Risk Services) who will advise on investing and operating…

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Centurion Ventures Capital LLC

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Centurion Ventures Capital was founded by Hasnain Khimji with the goal to buy and grow online businesses, specifically SaaS (Software as a Service) and Marketplaces for the long term.CVC offers a solution to business owners seeking to work with a new generation of entrepreneurs who will personally manage their business.We are committed to retaining and developing employees and offer business owners the flexibility to focus on a particular functional area, remain involved for the long term, or step back from the business.We have seen how young leaders with operational experience,…

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Comfort Health

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I lead multicultural teams and manage large-scale transactions worldwide. I am committed to acquiring a well-run business & ensuring a smooth transition that protects the company’s long-term success.

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Phoenix Lake Partners

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Phoenix Lake partners with founders to build resilient businesses, prioritizing their legacy, empowering employees, and delivering long-term value for all stakeholders through strategic capital and operational collaboration.

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Daniel Osit

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Operating a personal holdco in the food, retail, pet care, and family entertainment space. We also focus on commercial real estate and typically own the property and buildings along with operating businesses.

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Cummings Holdings

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Acquire and operate businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We are well capitalized, with meaningful experience in acquisitions, operations, and partnering with management teams. We take a long-term approach and focus on building sustainable, high-performing businesses.

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2-Squared Advisory

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Squared Advisory is a founder-friendly capital and advisory platform that specializes in making strategic investments and providing equity-aligned support to founder-led businesses. The company is dedicated to long-term convictions and hands-on execution, focusing on technology and innovation across both public and private markets. With a permanent-capital platform, Squared Advisory avoids the constraints of a traditional fund structure, such as fund clocks and forced exits, allowing for more flexible and enduring partnerships with entrepreneurs.

Recent Transactions

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Firms in the Trading Companies & Distributors Independent Sponsors 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 Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$3M. 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 Industrials 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 1,369 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Industrials.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Trading Companies & Distributors Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Industrials, 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 Independent Sponsors with experience in Industrials, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,369 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 Trading Companies & Distributors Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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