Top Transportation Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,128

Active Firms

19,039

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

California 13%

Texas 10%

New York 8%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

Focus: Acquiring One Business | Capital Source: Investor-Backed or Self-Funded | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

Exeter Road Capital

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Exeter Road Capital is a traditional search fund backed by a number of investors. I am a former Naval Officer and management consultant, looking to acquire a business with great bones and an owner looking to step back from day to day operations.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Braid Capital LLC

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Braid Capital LLC is an investment fund created to search, acquire and operate promising companies in technology SaaS space with a special consideration towards Supply Chain technology vertical. It is led by Karthik Sridhar and backed by 14 Fund of Funds, Family offices and HNW Operators like, Kinderhook Partners, Search Fund Partners, Blue Frame Capital, Liberty Search Ventures and more. Previously, Karthik founded and exited a venture backed company SupplyAI in 2021.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Succession Coast Capital

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Succession Coast Capital is a self-funded search fund founded by Elisandro Patino, an entrepreneur and investor with over 18 years of progressive managerial and financial experience. We are focused on acquiring a small to medium sized business with a developed sales process and consistent history of profitability in Eastern North Carolina with an SDE/EBITDA of $500k to $1.5m.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Henrietta Street Partners

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Henrietta Street Partners seeks to acquire, operate, and grow Michigan based essential services companies generating $1-3M in earnings from owners seeking retirement. We provide business owners with a meaningful purchase price, while prioritizing an ownership transition that ensures your legacy, your employees, and your customer relationships will continue to flourish for generations to come.Henrietta Street Partners founder, Matt McGarry has spent 15 years at professional services organizations such as The Royal Bank of Scotland, KeyBanc Capital Markets, MATH Venture Partners, and…

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Kirby Pine Capital

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Kirby Pine Capital is an investment firm focused on acquiring and operating one enduring small business. We bring a long-term mindset, operational experience, and respect for the legacy of owners who’ve built great companies.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

ETS LLC

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Independent with corporate development M&A experience backed by small group of investors looking for small (sub $1m) acquisitions. Closed over $75M of acquisitions over career in healthcare services. Searching for businesses across industries (excluding retail, restaurants, franchises).

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Vince Radulov

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I acquired and scaled a service-based business, leading day-to-day operations, improving systems, and building a reliable team to support consistent client delivery. My experience spans sales, compliance, staffing, and financial management. After a successful exit in 2022, I now seek to acquire and grow service businesses where I can apply my operational expertise, strategic mindset, and long-term ownership approach to drive sustainable value.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Rundle Rock Capital

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Rundle Rock Capital is a search fund with committed capital looking to acquire and subsequently operate a mid-market business in Canada or the U.S. We are offering founders and owner-operators an opportunity for both liquidity and succession planning. Rundle Rock Capital was created to bring together the best features from the traditional private equity model and the traditional search model.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Burgess Investment Partners

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Burgess Investment Partners focuses on investing in both people and processes to acquire, develop, and expand lower middle-market companies in the Southeastern United States. We strive to partner with organizations that have a positive impact on the local economy.We are partnering with a PE group with the goal of acquiring a business and turning it into a sales and marketing company that provides great service-based work. We have 10 years of experience in the sales and marketing space. Our expertise is in building teams and processes that have delivered millions in pipeline and revenue in the…

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Lnkd Capital

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Lnkd Capital is a Vancouver-based Search Fund seeking acquisition targets in Canada and the USA with a primary focus in Metro Vancouver, Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, as well as opportunistic searches in the Great Lakes region in Canada and the USA.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

KLL Group LLC

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At KLL Group, our mission is to bring continuity to mature, cash-flowing businesses. We strive for a high-performance workplace by integrating advanced technologies and data-driven insights, ensuring smooth ownership transitions while preserving the seller’s legacy and growing long-term stakeholder value.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sourland Partners

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Professional background in trading, mainly equity derivatives and risk management, with more recent and budding experience in the eCommerce entrepreneurial space. Currently working and living in the greater New York City area. Outside of his finance career, Jeff pursues a fairly wide range of interests recreationally - craft beer & home brewing, woodworking, civil aviation, clothing design and construction, biotechnology investing, and avid follower of current events and politics mainly via podcasts and reading.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

EAI Capital

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EAI Capital is a search fund formed to identify, acquire and operate an existing private company with an initial enterprise value between $6.0 and $18.0 million. The purpose of the search fund is to provide investors with the opportunity to participate in the staged financing of the search and acquisition of an existing private company.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Rouss LLC

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Entrepreneur and operator focused on acquiring, growing, and running a small business. Experienced in building teams, scaling sales, and driving profitability. Committed to preserving legacy while leading the next stage of growth.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Waban Capital

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Waban Capital bridges the gap between traditional private equity and direct business ownership. We acquire proven small businesses generating $1M-$2M in EBITDA, offering investors lower minimum investments and quarterly distributions versus the high minimums and 5–7-year lockups typical of traditional PE funds providing a unique opportunity to participate in private market returns with greater liquidity.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Aii Law

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For more than 30 years, American International & Immigration Law, PC or “AII Law” has been helping people receive their green cards through their participation in job-creating American business ventures, working with employers to staff their businesses with the best possible candidates and leading overseas workers through the complicated maze of business immigration to realize their American dreams. We work on a fixed-fee arrangement with a 100% money-back guarantee.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sufton LLC

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Sufton LLC is a partnership between Faulkner Hereford and an experienced group of investors. We are operators looking to steward one business’ growth into the future. Sufton’s investor group operates as a single fund with committed capital, ensuring necessary funding to close transactions in a timely manner.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Andrew Creighton

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I am a full-time, self-funded searcher open to operating post-close or acting as an independent sponsor. I'm focusing my criteria mainly to the SF Bay Area, preferably within reasonable driving distance from the SF Peninsula. I spent the last six years running the new business sales function for a local publicly traded financial technology company.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Northern Trail LLC

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Northern Trail LLC (www.northerntrail.us) was founded by Jorge Caraballo, to acquire and become the full-time owner-operator of a single, local business over the long term. I am seeking to acquire and become the owner-operator of a profitable business generating annual revenue between $2M and $15M, located within 60 miles of downtown Chicago

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Raya Equity

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Raya Equity is a family-owned investment vehicle dedicated to investing in and acquiring established small businesses across Southern California. We target opportunities with $300K to $1.5M in seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE), focusing on companies with a strong record of profitability, stable operations, and lasting value. With deep financial expertise, Raya Equity provides long-term ownership that preserves legacy, supports employees, and promotes sustainable growth.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Firms in the Transportation Search Funds 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 Search Funds is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 1,128 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 Search Funds 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 Search Funds with experience in Transportation, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,128 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 Search Funds directory, you can request information here.

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