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

1,403

Active Firms

33,430

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

Rise Run Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Rise Run Capital (“Rise Run”) is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm which invests capital in middle market companies with the following characteristics:Trailing EBITDA of $2 to $10 millionStrong management teamProfitable operationsAttractive and defensible market positionMinimal customer and supplier concentrationsRise Run focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, distribution and logistics, and service companies.

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Nov 2024 Acquired Insurance Claim Adjuster Company
Jun 2023 Acquired Technology-Enabled Literacy Fundraising Company Serving K-12 Schools
Nov 2022 Acquired Organic Dairy – Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Food Production
Dec 2021 Acquired Industrial Manufacturing and Services Company

Sea Pine Equity Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Sea Pine invests in lower middle market companies in the service sector. We take controlling positions in our investments and prefer to partner with founders or management teams that are currently in place. Our goal is to provide the capital and other resources necessary to accelerate growth while maintaining the successful culture created by existing management.

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Jul 2026 Acquired Executive Exteriors
Sep 2024 Acquired Hi-Tek Data
May 2024 Acquired Concrete Conservation

Eigen Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Eigen is a lower mid-market investment firm specialized in corporate carve-outs and complex situations. We focus on acquiring (i) non-core business units that no longer fit their corporate parent’s strategy or (ii) somewhat undermanaged private businesses - from breakeven/loss-making situations up to $20m EBITDA.

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Sep 2012 Invested in EndoTool
Oct 2011 Invested in SHARC
Apr 2011 Invested in Plews Edelmann

Ventus Industrial Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Ventus Industrial Partners is a highly operational private equity firm that specializes in investing in regulated sectors critical to national security. We seek to build market leaders in defense and national security over the long term, by bringing together niche, mission-critical suppliers. We acquire businesses with limited disruption risk, in sectors with fragmented industry structures and that are underpinned by multi-decade growth tailwinds.Ventus was founded by Valerio Massimo di Roccasecca, formerly of McKinsey, Cinven, Board Member of GE Avio, and founder and Board Member of Avantus…

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Jan 2026 Acquired General Tool Company (GTC)
Jan 2026 Acquired Magna Machine Company
Nov 2025 Acquired Aeron Defense

Cascadia Equity Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Cascadia Equity Partners empowers businesses to achieve consistent and lasting success through collaborative partnerships. They focus on creating long-term value for their portfolio companies, investors, and communities by fostering innovation, driving sustainable growth, and unlocking untapped potential across diverse industries. With a deep familiarity within their target industries, Cascadia Equity Partners has an extensive track record of success, helping partners achieve a balance between short-term cash flow and long-term growth. Their strategy blends a willingness to buy and hold…

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Jan 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2026 Acquired Premier Project Supply
Jan 2026 Acquired Southwest Doors & Hardware Ltd.

Floor Plan Inc.

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Floor Plan partners with proven flooring companies to accelerate their growth. The company focuses on businesses with revenues exceeding $2 million, offering resources and support to scale while allowing them to maintain their brand, team, and culture. Floor Plan's investment strategy is centered on helping established flooring companies expand without altering their core identity, providing the necessary tools and resources to achieve significant growth in the market.

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Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

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Preserve Equity Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Operator-led buyer seeking $2–$7M EBITDA consumer products, brands, and eCommerce/DTC businesses, including toys, collectibles, and select consumer-tech adjacencies. Led by a team that bootstrapped Medelita to $20M in revenue before a September 2022 exit to a PE-backed strategic, and now working again with the same management team that helped scale the business. Three closed transactions in the last three years. Control investments, quick diligence, clear IC, and reliable closes.

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Oct 2025 Acquired Party Animal, Inc
Sep 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
Jun 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

Jupiter Holdings

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Jupiter Holdings LLC is a Newport Beach, California-based private investment firm specializing in alternative investments and the pursuit of superior absolute returns. Founded in 1997 by Edmond F. St. Geme, Jupiter is backed by more than $1 billion of discretionary institutional capital and is highly opportunistic in its pursuit of extraordinary risk-adjusted returns in three primary areas: real estate, private equity, and marketable securities.

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Feb 2018 Acquired Juice It Up
Apr 2017 Acquired Mountain Mike's Pizza
Jan 2004 Acquired Burger King

Waypoint Acquisitions

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Waypoint Acquisitions is an investment group focused on majority investments in family-owned and founder-led businesses. Our principals and investors are current and former operators of privately-held and long-standing family businesses. We work with existing and/or new management to build upon the long-term success and legacy of enduringly profitable businesses.Target Investment CriteriaCompany Attributes10+ years in businessOwner seeking transitionDifferentiating & defensible qualitiesFinancials$1-$5M EBITDAStrong net operating marginsConsistent, positive cash flowSector FocusNiche…

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Feb 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2026 Acquired All American Mitigation, Inc.
Nov 2024 Acquired NW Boiler, Inc.

Third Arch Investments

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Third Arch is a Philadelphia-based private investment firm making long-term investments in high quality small businessesLocally-focused and collaborative, we partner with strong management teams to help businesses continue their success, enhance profitability, and drive scalable, sustainable growth

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Jul 2025 Acquired Bolt-on for Fiberglass Coatings
Aug 2024 Acquired Bolt-on for Fiberglass Coatings
Jul 2023 Acquired Fiberglass Coatings

The HiGro Group

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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The HiGro Group is a private equity investment firm that specializes in strategic majority control buyouts in the lower middle market. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on business and tech-enabled services and software companies. With headquarters in New York City and Silicon Valley, HiGro Group leverages over two decades of experience in investment banking, operations, management, and private investment. The firm targets investments ranging from $1 million to $300 million, employing a disciplined and analytical approach to its investment strategy.

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Apr 2026 Acquired PLC (Professional Linen Company)
Feb 2026 Acquired Scanoptics
Jan 2026 Acquired Foveonics Document Solutions

The January 23rd Company

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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The January 23rd Company acquires great companies to operate them for the long-run. We also consult owners who want to sell more and operate more efficiently. We are focused on acquiring on technology, B2B services, and tech-enabled businesses. We partner with leading executives, family offices, and investment firms as limited partners on case-by-case investments, based on who is best-suited from an experience and commitment standpoint.

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Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group
Apr 2019 Acquired Dealer121
Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group

Madison Lake Capital LLC

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…

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Jan 2025 Acquired Milwaukee Cylinder
Aug 2024 Acquired Gilman Precision
Aug 2023 Acquired Scotts Industrial Coatings

ParkSouth Ventures

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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ParkSouth Ventures is a growth-oriented private investment firm focused on investing in and partnering with founder and entrepreneur-owned businesses in the United States. We seek to invest alongside experienced and highly capable management teams, invest in both organic and acquisition-led growth initiatives and build great businesses that thrive well beyond our investment horizon. We are "hands-on" investors focused on creating long-term value. As such, we only invest in a limited number of businesses at any one time so that we can provide the resources, strategic support and focus…

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Aug 2025 Acquired Infinite Global
Aug 2022 Acquired Bear Group
Jan 2020 Acquired The Purple Guys

Tenaz Capital Co.

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Our strategy is to build a portfolio of leading businesses using a long-term buy and build approach. We provide our portfolio companies with professional management expertise, financial resources, and high potential human capital to accelerate their growth

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Aug 2023 Acquired Sunrise
Aug 2023 Acquired TrackedLifts
Aug 2023 Acquired Access transportation

Chisel Industries

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Chisel Industries is a company specializing in acquiring or partnering with and scaling home services and home construction businesses. The company typically partners with home services businesses in the $1M–$8M EBITDA range. Chisel Industries raised a $40M Series A led by Khosla Ventures, closes deals in less than 60 days, and rarely uses debt at acquisition.

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Jun 2026 Acquired A&F Electric
Jan 2026 Acquired Paradise Pools
Jan 2026 Acquired Vine Homes

Concorde Equity Partners LLC

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Concorde Equity Partners is a fundless sponsor that helps entrepreneurs source and acquire small businesses. We search for businesses that meet our Entrepreneur in Residences' criteria, conduct initial diligence and negotiations, and manage the close process including securing financing.

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Dec 2024 Assisted Concorde Equity Partners LLC in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
Nov 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company
Sep 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company

iGOTHAM

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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iGOTHAM is a holding company that built equity stakes in small and medium sized private companies with over $100M in annual sales. The firm operates through partnerships with private equity firms, family offices, and independent sponsors to identify and invest in proprietary deals. iGOTHAM is committed to driving strategic growth and expansion by uncovering lucrative acquisition opportunities and providing valuable insights to its portfolio companies. The firm is led by industry veterans with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as NYU, Microsoft, and The Riverside Company, ensuring…

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Jun 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
Sep 2016 Acquired Confidential Company
Sep 2012 Invested in Confidential Company

NB Group

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We invest $10 to 50 million in family or founder owned companies in the US or Canada with $3 to 15 million of EBITDA and attractive growth opportunities. Our preference is for majority ownership (51%+) or a significant minority stake, but we are highly flexible and will collaborate with a business owner to structure a win-win transaction. Unlike a traditional private equity firm that might have dozens of investments, we only focus on a handful of investments at a given time, which allows us to spend more time with our portfolio companies. While we typically plan…

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Aug 2022 Acquired OnePeak Medical
Mar 2020 Acquired Retail Services Rollup
Apr 2018 Invested in CR Fitness

CP Energy Holdings

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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CPEH is an investment company focused on the energy, power, and industrial sectors. It aims to drive decarbonization and modernization, investing in businesses that enhance reliability and resiliency. The firm is dedicated to supporting leading companies within these industries, contributing to the advancement of sustainable and modern energy solutions. CPEH's strategic investments are designed to foster growth and innovation, ensuring that the businesses they partner with are well-positioned to meet the challenges of the future energy landscape.

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Oct 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

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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 1,403 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 1,403 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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