Top Transportation Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,029

Active Firms

26,500

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

Kilroy Partners, LLC

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Kilroy Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investments within the lower middle market, particularly focusing on entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses. The firm is committed to providing equity capital to companies across various industries, including manufacturing, value added distribution and aerospace and defense. Kilroy leverages its industry expertise and network of operating partners to support and grow its portfolio companies.

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Barracuda Capital Partners

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Barracuda Capital Partners is a private investment office dedicated to acquiring and expanding profitable companies in essential services and enterprise software sectors. With a strategic focus on growth-oriented businesses, Barracuda Capital Partners seeks to enhance the value of its investments by leveraging its expertise in these industries. The firm is committed to fostering the development of its portfolio companies, ensuring they achieve their full potential in the market.

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Security Equity Group

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Security Equity Group is a well-capitalized private equity company that acquires profitable, well-managed companies at fair prices. We focus on Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) in the $1M to $50M Value Range. We look at strategic acquisition, operational excellence, and scalable exit strategies. Whether through rollups, direct sales, or IPOs, our proven methods maximize business value and investor returns.

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LTGrowthPartners

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LT Growth Partners is a sector-agnostic acquirer focused on profitable small and mid-sized businesses. We partner with owners seeking a trusted transition that protects their employees, customers, and legacy. Rather than screening on industry, we look for durable businesses with stable cash flow, a loyal customer base, and a clear opportunity to grow under committed ownership — typically [revenue $1-5M / EBITDA $0.2-$1M], based in Texas. Our team brings 10+ years of operating and M&A experience, which lets us evaluate opportunities quickly and close with certainty. We respond…

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EVK Asset Partners

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A Southern California-based acquisition and investment group pursuing cash-flowing service businesses in the lower middle market. We operate as an investment partnership and syndication group with active relationships among high-net-worth individuals and family offices in Southern California.Our capital structure combines SBA 7(a) senior financing with equity co-investment from our HNW and family office network, allowing us to move efficiently and close with certainty on well-documented opportunities in the $1.5M–$4M range.

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Gateway Legacy Holdings Holdings LLC

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Gateway Legacy Holdings LLC is led by Devon Whittier, who spent over a decade managing multi-billion-dollar procurement portfolios across e-commerce, chemicals, automotive, and robotics industries, including at Amazon and Ecolab. That experience shaped a conviction that small, well-run industrial businesses are one of the most durable platforms for long-term compounding — and that they deserve to be owned by operators who take stewardship seriously.We acquire and operate established industrial distribution, light manufacturing, and facility-services businesses that serve essential…

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North Country Holdings, LLC

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About BuyerNorth Country Holdings is a team of experienced investment professionals with a combined 25 years of investing experience across public and private equities. We have experience in direct investments helping companies achieve their full potential through organic and inorganic growth. In addition to the main principals, we have a team of seasoned operating partners with CEO experience that we utilize to help our companies grow.Acquisition ExperienceWe have a current company in our portfolio and extensive experience from prior roles at other firms with a particular…

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Mossbridge Capital

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Mossbridge Capital Partners strategically invests in a wide variety of alternative investments. From direct acquisitions, strategic partnerships and growth capital for operating companies, to financing third party needs and creative debt structures, Mossbridge Capital’s specialized expertise and opportunistic approach combined with their ability to source opportunities through an extensive network of industry professionals provide it with unrivaled opportunity within the Southeast.

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Castor Key Partners Group L.L.C.

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Castor Key is a long-duration holding company backed by committed capital and focused on acquiring and building infrastructure & industrial services businesses.The firm primarily targets control investments in the infrastructure & industrial services space with the following criteria: 3+ years of demonstrated profitability, long-standing customer relationships, and fragmented market.Castor Key is led by Greg Caso, who has a decade of experience in private equity investing at Carlyle and M&A advisory at Bank of America, and Andrew Aicher, who is an experienced COO, CFO, and…

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Rockbrook Ventures

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Rockbrook Ventures serves as a fundless sponsor, founded by Stephen Friedberg. Stephen has over a decade of experience in principal investing, growth strategy, and operations on behalf of private equity and venture capital firms, Google, and growth-stage businesses. Stephen has a breadth of industry experience including Aerospace & Defense, Industrials, and B2B SaaS.

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Sierra Permanent, LLC

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Sierra Permanent is a Northern California-based investment firm that partners with founders and families building the mission-critical businesses that local economies depend on. Rooted in the communities we serve, we deliver flexible, patient capital – structured around the founder’s goals, while bringing deep local relationships, transaction experience, and operational commitment that help these essential businesses reach their full potential and thrive for generations.

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East Putnam Holdings

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East Putnam Holdings is a holding company dedicated to acquiring and nurturing companies for long-term growth. With a people-first and legacy-focused approach, they partner with well-managed businesses across diverse industries. Their industry-agnostic strategy allows them to collaborate with a wide range of companies, ensuring sustainable growth and development.

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LMN Equity Partners

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LMN Equity Partners seeks to acquire and operate one durable lower-middle-market business, partnering with owners to preserve legacy, support teams, and drive long-term growth. We are particularly interested in recurring or repeat-revenue businesses with strong customer relationships, stable cash flow, and meaningful opportunities for operational, commercial, and strategic growth. Our investment approach is long-term, hands-on, and values-driven.

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Bridger Companies

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Bridger Companies is a family-run firm focused on real estate development and strategic business acquisitions across the Mountain West and Midwest. Through a proactive, relationship- and research-driven investment approach, the firm identifies high-quality real estate ventures and businesses in attractive sectors, generating proprietary and exclusive deal flow. Bridger Companies has built a reputation for partnering with entrepreneurs to provide strategic, operational, and financial expertise that drives growth and strengthens communities.

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Masthead Holdings Incorporated

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Masthead Holdings Incorporated is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Hillspoint Capital Partners

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Hillspoint Capital Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in leading services companies across North America. We are focused on partnering with exceptional founders and management teams to work collaboratively to accelerate growth through thoughtful business building and M&A.The founding team has over 40 years of investing in privately-held companies, collectively deploying ~$4 billion of capital across 16 platform companies and completing over 550 add-on acquisitions. We believe that the best partnerships are built on trust, shared values, and a genuine…

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Journey Legacy Partners

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Journey Legacy Partners is a private equity firm that emphasizes operational excellence and sustainable value creation. With a focus on acquiring and managing legacy brands and assets, the company is dedicated to scaling businesses profitably by addressing real-world challenges through the fundamentals of people, process, and technology. Founded by veteran executive operators Jeff Journey and Joshua Alcorn, Journey Legacy Partners targets U.S.-based B2B companies with revenues between $10-50 million and EBITDA of $3-12 million, particularly in compliance-driven or highly-engineered specialty…

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Nation Group

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Nation Group is a First Nations-owned enterprise dedicated to securing equity and debt finance solutions for projects owned by First Nations. The company focuses on enhancing the financial acumen of First Nations to protect their holdings and facilitate the development of quality Indigenous businesses and partnerships. As an Economic Development Corporation, Nation Group plays a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and sustainability within First Nations communities by providing strategic financial planning and support.

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Redpath Capital Partners

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Redpath Capital Partners is an entrepreneur led independent sponsor based in Toronto (CA) and focused on lower middle market businesses within the US and Canada. With a successful healthcare platform exit, Redpath Capital is actively acquiring LMM B2B business's with a focus on manufacturing, light distribution, services and healthcare related acquisitions. Redpath's experienced owner-operators take an active management role within acquisitions to ensure long-term success and legacy preservation. Funded by both partners and high net worth investors, and with deep senior lender relationships,…

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Junction Capital Partners

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Junction Capital Partners invests in infrastructure assets across industries, with a primary focus on control-oriented growth investments.The team has 100+ years of investment experience, with a skillset of asset development, understanding of commodity flows and an ability to commercialize assets to create long term value.Junction makes equity investments, with a target size of less than $150 million.

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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 1,029 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 1,029 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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