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Explore 1,028 Transportation Independent Sponsors that source acquisition and investment opportunities on Axial’s M&A platform.

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Transportation Independent Sponsors

1,028

Active Firms

26,608

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range


Florida 13%
Texas 12%
California 11%
New York 7%
New Jersey 4%

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

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Robert Rose Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Robert Rose Capital (“RRC”) is a private investment firm with a mission to build strong companies by leading with intention. RRC makes control investments in companies seeking an ownership succession or with strong leadership teams interested in recapitalizing the business to accelerate it’s growth trajectory. Our investment strategy is to employ a buy-and-build approach with companies in fragmented industries with significant tailwinds. RRC believes through diligent discipline, companies can achieve transformational growth by utilizing an appropriate capital structure and financial…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Keystone Communities

Actively Sourcing Deals
Serra Street Holdings is a permanent capital group focused on supply-constrained real estate and operating businesses with strong demand profiles. Our hold period is indefinite in order to provide a final home for high-performing businesses.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

NorthCrest Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
NorthCrest Capital is the investment vehicle of founder Kevin Laleyan and is supported by a team of entrepreneurs and investors focused on acquiring one business to personally operate and grow. We are here to provide a succession plan to an owner/operator who cares about the future of their business. Our goal is to work with an owner to structure a transaction that preserves your business legacy. We will assume day-to-day company management creating value for the seller, employees, and community.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

ClearPort Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
20+ years in commercial real estate (acquisitions, development, leasing, management), preceded by business development roles at publicly traded tech and media companies including Expedia and Live Nation. I also grew an acquired CRE blog into a multi-city publication (5x readers, 8x revenue) before exiting. I now represent equity partners acquiring an established, Southern California-operable business with recurring revenue and an existing customer base, ideally in equipment rental or services to commercial clients like schools and government. Target purchase price up to $12 million, able to…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Brunstetter Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
I am an experienced operator who has acquired and managed a business previously. Well capitalized personally and via debt and equity investor relationships. I'm looking for the next opportunity. Industry agnostic.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

BSCG

Actively Sourcing Deals
We are a business acquisition company focused on buying and growing established, profitable businesses in the tri-state area. We look for companies with strong customer relationships, recurring demand, capable employees, and opportunities to improve operations and expand over time. Our goal is to preserve what the owner has built, support the existing team, and operate the business for the long term rather than quickly resell it.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Good Ground

Actively Sourcing Deals
Good Ground was founded in 2013 to source, acquire, develop and consult on multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, industrial and out of home media assets, often partnering with and investing alongside select sponsors with local and asset-specific expertise. We bring strong data science tools, underwriting, project management and capital raising abilities to each of our projects and partnerships.We also actively invest in, advise and provide consulting services to early stage technology companies, with a focus on proptech. Over the years, we have been lucky enough to build strong relationships…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

84|90

Actively Sourcing Deals
84|90 is an investment, partnership, and philanthropy platform at the intersection of health, manufacturing and community.We back founders and operators we believe in, acquire and build businesses worth building, and direct time and capital toward initiatives that create real impact in the communities and sectors we care about.We work with people where we can go deep — founders, operators, and institutions focused on doing something that matters. If that describes you, we'd welcome the conversation.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Strive Holdings

Actively Sourcing Deals
Strive Holdings is a technology-driven holding company bringing a modern, operational approach to micro-cap and lower middle market buyouts. We are family-officed financed and built through flexible platform roll-ups and long-term holds, acquiring established owner-operated businesses where technology, operational execution, and people unlock meaningful value. Full acquisitions or equity rollovers. Founder-friendly. We move with convictionTransaction Size: $3M – $50M | EBITDA: $1M – $5M | Nationwide | Control AcquisitionsIndustries: Services, Distribution,…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Jason Pello

Actively Sourcing Deals
Former public company (NYSE: NRDY) CFO who took a tutoring startup through a $1.7B de-SPAC IPO, doubled revenue and delivered EBITDA profitability. Twenty-four years of progressive experience spanning public companies, VC/PE-backed environments, and Big 4 public accounting. Proven ability to navigate capital markets, exhibit innovative thinking, shape strategy, and consistently execute at a high level.  Actively looking to acquire a business.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Timberview Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
Timberview Capital helps busy professionals to create new paths toward financial independence by investing alongside us in Real Estate.We started as a small group of physicians investing together. Today, our network has grown exponentially because busy professionals need solid wealth-building investments that reliably replace their active income with passive income.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

RHT Growth Partners

Actively Sourcing Deals
RHT Growth Partners is a Chicago-based investment firm backed by committed institutional equity capital that's focused on acquiring B2B services and tech-enabled services businesses in the lower-middle market. Website: https://rhtgrowthpartners.com/

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Thomas Investments, LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals
•We focus on partnering with owners in the lower middle market of the U.S.•Southeast and Mid-Atlantic geography.•We are dedicated partners that offer flexible structures. •We are active partners INVESTMENT CRITERIA$3 – $10MM of EBITDAPrivately held businessesMajority investmentsStrong management

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

We’re always looking for new opportunities and are comfortable working internationally. Please get in touch and one of our investment associates will contact you about beginning the proposal process. We are seeking acquisitions with partners that are B2B manufacturing based companies. Minimum $1M EBITDARevenue $5M - $50M B2BOpen to investor participation with strategic private equity or individual investors. Industry targets: Building materials & products | Consumer packaged products - food & beverage | Oilfield products, and related businesses, . Founder/family operated with track…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Prontask

Actively Sourcing Deals
Vice President of Operations for a growth stage climate tech company. Former principal at a top management consulting firm. Looking for strategic acquisition of small to midsize businesses looking to transition ownership.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

400000

Actively Sourcing Deals
We are a team of experienced operators and investors. Each partner has 10+ years in McKinsey, private equity, venture capital, and family offices. Lucas previously ran a 600-bus public transport company with 2,500 employees and led turnarounds across more than a dozen businesses. His partner has raised multiple investment rounds for companies across different sectors and built deep expertise in capital allocation, governance, and scaling. We are fully capitalized, SBA-ready, and focused on smooth transitions and disciplined long-term ownership.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Kotak Capital

Actively Sourcing Deals
We have been actively acquiring businesses and assets on behalf of our investors into emerging and developed economies across the globe. We actively engage with sellers and their advisors in terms of opportunities which makes a serious and strategic fit for our investors.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Transformational Capital for Industrial CompaniesAbout GatespanGatespan Capital Partners is a specialist private equity firm focused exclusively on the lower middle market industrial sector. We invest in North American headquartered manufacturing, services and distribution businesses serving industrial end markets.Founders John Malloy and Tim Heston bring more than 40 years of combined industrial investing experience from well-established middle market private equity firms including Industrial Growth Partners, Bertram Capital and The Edgewater Funds. Over our careers, we have collectively…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Orbit Fuels Inc

Actively Sourcing Deals
SMOG STAR EXPRESS is a licensed California DMV business partner specializing in smog testing and vehicle registration services. Located in Concord, California, the company operates two complete smog testing bays capable of testing any vehicle, including hybrids, RVs, and diesels. In addition to smog testing, SMOG STAR EXPRESS offers comprehensive vehicle registration services, including title and registration renewals. The company is committed to providing exceptional service to meet the needs of its clients in the automotive sector.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Integratelogic llc

Actively Sourcing Deals
Integratelogic llc. is a forward-thinking company that specializes in providing innovative staffing solutions tailored to meet the demands of the modern business landscape. By leveraging the power of remote work and cutting-edge technology, the company enables organizations to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. The company employs artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to revolutionize the recruitment process, ensuring data-driven decisions in candidate selection. Additionally, the company is committed to fostering a diverse workforce through employee resource…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.


Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Transportation 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.

What information is included in each Independent Sponsor profile?

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.

What company sizes are most common for Transportation Independent Sponsors?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Transportation Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $600K-$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.

How important is Transportation experience when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

Relevant Transportation 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 1,028 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Transportation.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory focus exclusively on Transportation?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Transportation Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Transportation, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

How do I compare Independent Sponsors with experience in Transportation?

When comparing Independent Sponsors with experience in Transportation, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,028 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Transportation Independent Sponsors?

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 Transportation Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.


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