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Top Transportation Independent Sponsors

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Transportation Independent Sponsors

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

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Fire Pit Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Fire Pit Capital was formed by private equity veterans, business owners and operators and family offices to invest in small businesses located in the Southeast. Backed by committed, patient capital from a number of family offices, Fire Pit Capital was formed with permanence in mind to own durable businesses for the long haul. We are flexible in our approach and will consider creative ways to participate in any ownership transition or be the source of growth capital.

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  • Sep 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jul 2022 Invested in American Metal Technology of Tenn, LLC

Atlas Bay Investments

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
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Headquartered in Tampa Bay, Atlas Bay Investments is a family-owned investment and advisory firm backed by over 50 years of principal experience in operations, finance, and M&A. We are active acquirers of middle-market manufacturing and B2B service companies, leveraging our deep operational expertise to provide seamless transitions for founders.Our unique advantage lies in our integrated approach: we combine an extensive background in business acquisitions with a dedicated Commercial Real Estate investment and brokerage arm. This allows us to expertly navigate transactions whether they…

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  • May 2025 Advised HerScan USA LLC in its sale to Alpine Crest Capital LLC

Hook Echo Holdings

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
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Owner of a fire apparatus business interested in follow-on opportunities in the world of police, fire, and EMS. Especially interested in anything directly selling into customers in the fire service space.

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  • Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Ilion Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
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Who we areIlion Capital Partners exists to allocate both capital and talent to opportunities that others overlook. We are flexible to look at smaller or more complex deals than most other PE funds or search funds would consider, and count on our diligence and patience to pay off in the long run as we help grow the companies that we partner with.Through an extensive network of advisors, investors, and former colleagues all over the country, we not only have rapid access to capital to fund our investments, but can also augment management teams where needed. This ensures that we can partner with…

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  • Nov 2021 Acquired AM Equipment

W Holdings LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
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W Holdings LLC is a private equity independent sponsor focused on investing for the long term in small to medium sized businesses. We back strong management teams and preserve the legacies they've built. We work with management teams to grow cash flow and improve each business by driving growth, pursuing acquisitions, and refining strategy.

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  • Aug 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

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Etna Industrial

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
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Etna Industrial is an investor focused exclusively on lower-middle market investments in the food, beverage, and related industries. We target control investments in entrepreneurial and family-owned companies with stable cash flows and significant growth opportunities. We are hyper-focused on a handful of companies at a time and support our partner companies with our deep industry knowledge, networks, and operating experience. Our flexible investment approach enables us to approach our holding periods in decades rather than a typical 5-year holding period.

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

RSL Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
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We are an independent sponsor model that looks to acquire $1-3MM EBITDA businesses in the Southeast and Mountain areas in the US. This is a partnership between a seasoned PE professional coming from Blackstone, working on their flagship PE funds, and a top 1% SBA lender. We have worked together in the past on Real Estate transactions but we and our investors are focused on acquiring businesses from owners looking to exit / partner with us, using our expertise to add value.

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  • Aug 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Duratus Holdings

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
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Duratus is a permanent holding company started by Yaz Malas and Nick Vafiades. We are a duo dedicated to acquiring and growing a single small business for decades. As partners, we bring years of experience starting and scaling our own businesses in the online retail and financial services industries.

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  • Nov 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Tradescope Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
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TRADESCOPE acquires small building trade contractors and strategically integrates them into geographic ‘Pods’ across rapidly growing U.S. markets 

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  • Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Factor89

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
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At Factor89, we specialize in achieving record levels of profitable growth, and return on investment. We employ proven proprietary methodologies, invest in long term relationships at every level, and deliberately enrich the lives of all involved.We can speak definitively to every point above, with data and case studies. We welcome the opportunity to hear your story, tell our story, and explore a partnership with you.

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  • Apr 2024 Acquired Master Magnetics

Red River Equity Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals
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Red River Equity is a private investment firm located in Dallas, Texas. Red River’s team has successfully invested and/or advised over 35 middle market companies spanning a diverse array of industries.Red River Equity assists management teams to build sustainable value in companies with a focused strategy in acquiring controlling positions in select, growing, middle market companies. The goal is to align incentives, motivate management, implement new corporate strategies, and mitigate downside risk.

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  • Feb 2024 Acquired 1888 Industrial Services
  • Aug 2023 Invested in Postup
  • Aug 2023 Invested in MonsterMoto
  • Aug 2023 Invested in Galqui

G&H Ventures, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals
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G&H Ventures, LLC is an investment firm founded in 2010 by Danny Guttman and Thomas Hardy, which focuses on investments in the financial services sector. G&H is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Our competitive advantages include our non-bureaucratic infrastructure, flexible decision making process, long-term investment horizon, ability to accommodate special needs of sellers and management teams, operational and transaction expertise, and opportunistic investment strategy.Our target investment size is $10 million-$50 million.

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  • May 2021 Invested in Finergy Capital
  • Apr 2019 Invested in Delek Royalty US
  • Oct 2014 Acquired Republic Companies, Inc.
  • May 2013 Invested in Platinum Training LLC

Rannerdale Capital LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals
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Rannerdale is both an independent sponsor and the private investment vehicle for its founder’s family. As an independent sponsor, Rannerdale identifies, pursues, executes and manages private equity transactions in the lower and middle market. As an investment vehicle, Rannerdale commits a material amount of its founder’s family capital to each transaction. David F. Browne is approaching 20 years of experience in private equity. He has had a lead role in circa 15 completed buyside transactions, investing $1.5 billion of equity capital. Of that equity capital, approximately $1…

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  • Jul 2026 Acquired Splish Splash Cleaners, Inc.
  • Jul 2026 Acquired AutoBodyNow
  • Jul 2023 Acquired Small Engine Warehouse, Inc.

Thirty31 Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal
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Thirty31 Partners is a Midwest-based private equity sponsor dedicated to acquiring and enhancing businesses. We invest our own capital alongside that of our investors, focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and significant growth potential. What sets us apart is our common-sense investment approach, rooted in operational expertise and strategic insight. We stand out by applying our hands-on experience in both private equity and business ownership to drive sustainable value, particularly in businesses navigating ownership transitions.

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  • Jan 2026 Acquired Confidential Company

Beverly Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal
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Beverly Capital is a Los Angeles based private investment firm with deep expertise in growth and operational enhancement in the lower middle market. Beverly Capital, in conjunction with its operating executives, partners with exceptional management teams to assist businesses in unlocking value and reaching their full potential. Beverly Capital employs a collaborative approach to drive superior growth & value creation. We pursue assets that have a strong, defensible offering, where we can drive operational or strategic change (i.e. corporate carve-outs, legacy/generational management…

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  • Feb 2021 Acquired The Eye Health Group

Westover Group LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal
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Westover Group is a Georgia based private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. Our Founder is a seasoned investor and operator who likes to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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  • Oct 2020 Acquired Poss Select Produce

Cardone Equity Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal
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Cardone Equity Group is an investment company founded by Grant Cardone and Brandon Dawson. Together, they help business owners unlock value from a 360-degree perspective such as operations, marketing, finance, and people. Cardone Equity Group is currently seeking small to medium sized acquisition opportunities in a wide array of industries.

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  • Aug 2022 Acquired Gundlach's Service

EO Capital Partners LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal
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EO Capital Partners is the principal investing arm of our company. We are looking to partner with companies in the lower middle market where we can add value through M&A, operational improvements and/or access to additional capital. We bring diverse backgrounds in private equity, investment banking, and consulting, which allows us to provide a unique approach to problem solving.

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  • Mar 2024 Acquired Total Valve & Equipment LLC

LP First Capital

71 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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LP First Capital is a private investment firm focused on commercial, consumer, education, and healthcare services businesses. We seek to acquire leading, high performing services businesses that are primed for organic and acquisitive growth. We utilize our strong operational backgrounds to help our management teams create a focused value creation plan and growth strategy. Our passion is partnering with founder-led and family-owned businesses to generate long term value for all business stakeholders.

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  • Dec 2025 Acquired H&O Grounds
  • Nov 2025 Acquired Wrightsville Beach Landscaping
  • Oct 2025 Acquired Icon Restoration
  • Jul 2025 Acquired East Coast Mechanical

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 1,029 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 1,029 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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