Top Transportation Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,057

Active Firms

27,803

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$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

Broad Run

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At Broad Run we seek to own exceptional businesses with the potential to deliver 5x, 10x, or even 25x+ equity returns over our holding period. These opportunities are rare, so we make new investments infrequently, and are patient, constructive, long-term partners to our portfolio companies. This approach reflects the views of our three founding members, refined over more than 20 years working together. Broad Run was founded in 2012, and is located in Arlington, VA, just outside Washington, D.C. As of 6/31/26, we have $689 million of assets under…

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Inversion Capital

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Inversion is a holding company that acquires and owns small, founder-owned businesses for the long term. We buy companies with durable core services, modernize the operations around them, and help owners grow into the desired next phases of the business. We are a lean team of four that focuses on building relationships with founders.

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Everoak Holdings

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Owner operator, long-term hold, family office fund no financing contingencies in our offers. Seeking durable businesses with strong cash flow characteristics for buy and build, and serial acquisition growth strategies.

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Forge Holdings, LLC

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Forge Holdings, LLC is focused on acquiring, growing and managing founder and family-owned businesses. We aim to provide an attractive exit opportunity for business owners who are seeking liquidity but who also care greatly about what a sale means for their customers, suppliers and employees. We have the ability to own companies forever and take a prudent approach towards the use of debt. Our primary focus is Midwest- and Southeast-based companies generating $1-$5 million in EBITDA, but we will opportunistically pursue larger companies across the continental US.

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Runway Holdings

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Hey i'm Matt Stein, VP of Business Development at Runway Holdings. Runway Holdings is a Toronto based permanent capital investment partnership. We invest our own capital to acquire mission critical business built to withstand the test of time. We have no fund, no LPs, and no exit timelines. A unicorn buyer with patient capital committed to doing right by the owners, communities, and legacies we partner with.

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Harbor Street Capital LLC

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At Harbor Street Capital our mission is simple - to acquire a great American company and continue the seller's legacy. As founders with a family history of entrepreneurship, we, too, know the sweat, the passion, and the unwavering commitment it takes to build something from scratch. We are not a private equity firm seeking short-term profits at the expense of employees and the communities they serve. We are operators and entrepreneurs that will safeguard the essence of your legacy. Together, we'll build upon this strong foundation, propelling your company to even greater heights.

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Robert Rose Capital

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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…

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NorthCrest Capital

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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.

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ClearPort Capital

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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…

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Brunstetter Capital

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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.

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BSCG

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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.

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Good Ground

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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…

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Strive Holdings

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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,…

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Quartile Capital, LLC

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Single Family Office looking for lower middle market opportunities primarily in the Southeastern US. Interested in ownership, high quality product or service offering, opportunities for growth, long-standing and diverse customer relationships, and strong position within an industry. Prefer to invest in transactions where there is management team continuity.

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Timberview Capital

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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.

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RHT Growth Partners

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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/

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Thomas Investments, LLC

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•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

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Revendar Equity Partners

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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…

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Prontask

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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.

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Laurel Shores

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Laurel Shores is an operator-led independent sponsor vehicle dedicated to the acquisition and long-term stewardship of a single established manufacturing or industrial services business in the greater Knoxville, TN area. Headquartered in Maryville, TN, we partner with patient capital providers—including family offices, permanent capital vehicles, and long-horizon private equity funds—that favor sustainable growth over short-term exit timelines.Our model provides a clear, reliable path for business owners seeking a transition: founder Paul Niedfeldt will step in to personally operate and…

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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.

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 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.

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 1,057 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in 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.

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 1,057 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 Transportation Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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