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Pearl Street Capital Partners

4 Closed Deals via Axial 4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Pearl Street Capital Partners ("PSCP") invests in outstanding family-owned and privately held businesses that have a track record of success in their markets. PSCP has committed capital from two family offices and a mandate to invest in attractive opportunities in the lower middle market. PSCP partners with founders/owners and management teams to deliver value and preserve business continuity while bringing strategic resources and capabilities to help businesses grow. Our aim is to build stronger businesses positioned for long-term success. PSCP typically targets businesses with $1-7m of…

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• Aug 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Dec 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
• Sep 2019 Invested in Undisclosed - Private Industrial Manufacturing Company
• Apr 2019 Invested in Undisclosed - Private Footwear Accessories Business

Broadwing Capital

3 Closed Deals via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Broadwing is a Dallas-based private equity firm that actively partners with management teams to build industrial, services and niche manufacturing companies while investing in their people and communities.

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• Oct 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Sep 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Nov 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

NorthEnd Associates

3 Closed Deals via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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NorthEnd Associates was founded as a boutique private investment firm. We are a values-first family-style office with a collective 50+ years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. We focus on long-term relationships and value creation, enabling us to be good investment stewards and outperform market returns on a risk-adjusted basis. Our investment criteria are focused on specialty and niche services businesses in nationwide marketplaces across real estate, light industrial, and recreational adjacent markets.

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• Jul 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jul 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Amalgam Capital, LLC

3 Closed Deals via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Amalgam Capital, LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are a team of seasoned operators who plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.We acquire and sustainably grow underrated businesses as independent sponsors.Our multidisciplinary team of investors, entrepreneurs, and operators, has created substantial value for others.Our Investment SweetspotRevenue GeneratingWe invest in business generating between $20M to $100M in revenue annuallyHistory of ProfitabilityBusinesses…

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• Oct 2024 Acquired Core Mechanical Inc
• Sep 2021 Acquired State Mechanical Services
• Aug 2021 Acquired Hampton Roads Mechanical of Virginia

CMG Companies

3 Closed Deals via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals

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ABOUT CMG COMPANIES:CMG Companies is a collection of separate and independent entities, holding controlling investments predominantly in the multi-unit and franchise sector, spanning restaurants, hotels, retail, sports, automotive, and real estate industries.We have partnered with or are currently associated with several renowned brands, including KFC, Taco Bell, Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Sonic, Little Caesars, Rent-A-Center, Ace Hardware, and Valvoline, among others.From an investment standpoint, CMG Companies is unique. We have not only owned and operated our businesses but have also invested…

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• Nov 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
• Nov 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
• Oct 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jun 2010 Acquired CM7 Real Estate

Evolution Strategy

2 Closed Deals via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Evolution Strategy Partners is a differentiated, principled private equity firm with a unique approach to conducting business.We consider our portfolio companies as true partners, not merely investments. Evolution values and respects the people with whom we work and believes its value-added involvement is only beginning at the time a transaction closes. We stay engaged and empower company leaders to accelerate the maximum potential of their businesses.Evolution's' primary focus is on entrepreneur-owned businesses but we remain flexible to explore other opportunities where our knowledge and…

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• Jun 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Sep 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Mar 2024 Acquired Amped Electric
• Feb 2024 Acquired Houston Landscapes Unlimited

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Kuzari Group LLC

2 Closed Deals via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Kuzari Group is a private investment firm managing a portfolio of equity and debt investments on behalf of its partners and investors. Please contact us if you represent a potential investment opportunity or would like to discuss becoming a capital, strategic or operating partner. We primarily sponsor acquisitions of Companies with enterprise values from $5 million to $50 million and EBITDA of $1 million to $10 million.

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• Apr 2016 Acquired Sun Air Express
• Oct 2014 Invested in Spruce and Bond
• Jan 2014 Provided debt financing to Blackbook Magazine
• Sep 2013 Acquired New York Tent Company

Thesis Capital Partners LLC

2 Closed Deals via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Thesis Capital Partners is a private investment firm that works with family-owned companies in the U.S. lower middle market to build lasting value. We look for strong businesses with room to grow, whether that’s through organic growth or by making acquisitions.We are operators who learned how to invest, teaching us what it takes to run and grow a business. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs— founders, families, and management teams —in a hands-on way to grow these companies for the next generation. Along the way, we provide the capital and support needed to help them reach their…

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• Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Advised Thesis Capital Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2024 Acquired Manufacturing Company

Caravel Capital LLC

2 Closed Deals via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Caravel Capital makes equity investments to help accelerate growth at Lower Middle Market businesses. We partner with management teams to help them capitalize on transformative opportunities and create companies of strategic scale. Caravel's approach emphasizes maintaining company cultures, puts employees and customers first, produces rapid growth and enhances long-term value.  

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• Apr 2026 Acquired Thornton's Tree Service
• Sep 2025 Acquired Big Ben's Tree Service
• Aug 2025 Acquired Georgia Tree Company
• Apr 2025 Acquired Holcomb Tree Service

Obsidian Point Partners

2 Closed Deals via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Obsidian Point Partners LLC is a New York City-based private investment firm focused on the lower middle market with a bias for North American-based, cash flow generative businesses.

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• Nov 2018 Acquired Manufacturing Company
• Oct 2018 Acquired Unity Graphics & Engraving

Auricle Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Auricle Capital Partners, LLC was founded to invest in high quality US-based family and founder-owned businesses. Our principals have over 35 years of experience as investors in, advisors to, and operators of middle market businesses. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, with particular expertise in medical products and manufacturing.

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• Apr 2024 Acquired Elastic Therapy, LLC
• Jun 2021 Acquired Banister Medical Holdings, Inc.
• Jan 2019 Acquired Engineered Medical Systems, LLC
• Jun 2013 Acquired Air Drill Hammers & Bits Pty Ltd

GraceCap Investors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 11 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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GraceCap acquires and invests in small family or proprietor owned businesses. These businesses usually have no more than $10 million of EBITDA. While we do not have industry preferences, we do typically favor businesses with the following characteristics:Favorable industry dynamicsScaleabilityExploitable operating leverageNon-cyclicalA consumable product or serviceGrowth potentialIn the past, the principals of GraceCap have invested in the following industries/sectors:DistributionBuilding ProductsCapital EquipmentPromotional ProductsHealthcare Equipment & ServicesBusiness ServicesEnergy…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
• Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
• Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company
• Aug 2023 Acquired Anonymous Company

Hayden Creek Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Hayden Creek Capital ("HCC") is a principal investment firm that focuses on investment opportunities in lower-middle market private companies. Our Principals have deep expertise in making growth equity and buyout investments principally in the Consumer Food and Beverage, Business Services and Distribution industries.HCC is not a typical private equity firm—we are not a fund. We take a flexible and creative approach to capital structures, having an extensive network of debt capital and institutional and family office equity capital providers.Our investing philosophy is grounded in…

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• Aug 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2025 Acquired Anthony's Ladies Apparel
• Jan 2024 Acquired Bin To Bottle
• Oct 2021 Acquired Texas Emergency Care Center

North Park Group LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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About UsNorth Park Group is a team of business leaders focused on acquiring and operating US-based manufacturing and distribution businesses. We are business operators who love to work in small to mid-size businesses. We grew up in manufacturing businesses and feel more comfortable on the shop floor than in the board room.Meet the TeamRyan Sullivan (Managing Director) is a proven CEO with extensive experience in diverse industries, a record of increasing profitability, market share & developing strong management teams. While at CMC, led the turnaround from neutral earnings to double-digit…

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• Jan 2025 Acquired Arcadia GlassHouse
• Sep 2024 Acquired Spill-Stop
• Apr 2024 Acquired The Neverleak Company, L.P.
• Mar 2024 Acquired Dickey Manufacturing

Newport Harbor Group LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Newport Harbor Group (“NHG”) is a private investment firm focused on acquiring small to medium-sized businesses where the owner is looking to transition out of their current role. Our goal is to build upon the strong foundation in-place and supplement it with further investment to grow the business while preserving the company’s legacy.

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• Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2024 Acquired Add-on Acquisition
• May 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
• Apr 2023 Acquired Add-on Acquisition

Bluejay Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Bluejay Capital is an operationally-focused private investment firm specializing in Transportation and Logistics. Our expertise stems from being ex-industry operators who have founded, scaled and successfully exited T&L business prior to starting Bluejay. Since 2021, we have completed 5 platform and 5 add-on acquisitions, deploying ~$500 million of capital.

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• Jan 2025 Acquired Mobil Grain
• May 2024 Acquired RPM Freight Systems
• Jul 2023 Acquired Priority Courier Experts
• Nov 2022 Acquired BWT Logistics

Stuart Acquisitions, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Stuart Industries is an Independent Sponsor specializing in management buyout, turn-arounds and recapitalization investments. Stuart Industries prefers to invest in well established, family owned companies located in eastern United States, with a special focus on asset-light service businesses. We target companies that have revenues between $5MM - $50MM and EBITDA between $1MM - $5MM. We seek to create value through capital investment, strategic insight, and operational support to help companies enhance profitability and capture market share.

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• Jul 2025 Acquired Clear Blue Pools
• Jul 2025 Acquired VIP Pools
• May 2025 Acquired EcoSource-style
• Mar 2025 Acquired Nick's Gulf Coast Pool Cleaning

Burlington Street Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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BSP is a firm owned and operated by partners with decades of experience in analyzing, acquiring and operating businesses. As a private investment partnership, we seek to acquire small to mid-sized companies and invest using primarily our own capital. We aim to be the partner of choice for the thoughtful business owner looking to sell by being flexible, structuring win-win outcomes and following through on our word.

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• Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Nov 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
• May 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jun 2021 Acquired Confidential Company

Del Monte Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Founded in 2023, Del Monte Capital is a Texas-based private equity firm focused on lower middle-market companies. The firm specializes in providing capital and strategic resources to support growth, recapitalizations, management buyouts, and company successions. With a focus on life safety, essential business services, building products, specialty construction, industrial services, and other infrastructure-related industries, Del Monte Capital targets mission-critical, recession-resistant service businesses. Named by Inc. Magazine as a "Founder Friendly Investor" and recognized by ACG Houston…

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• Mar 2026 Acquired DLG Infrastructure Services
• Jan 2025 Acquired Cornerstone Excavating & Cornerstone On-Site Concrete
• May 2024 Acquired Stratos Elevator
• Apr 2024 Acquired Integrity Elevator Solutions

Kissel Capital LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Kissel Capital is an Indiana-based independent sponsor focused on acquiring industrial businesses with $2–6M in EBITDA across the US and Canada. We focus on transactions with a management buyout component (e.g. rollovers, co-investment). We're an independent sponsor, but we come from a committed fund background, so we bring that same rigor and discipline to how we operate. Most importantly, we bring certainty to close. We have three active portfolio companies and three realization events under our belt (one exit and two dividends). We also invest alongside our equity partners and management…

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• Nov 2025 Acquired Engine Seals
• Nov 2023 Acquired Safety Boss
• May 2023 Acquired ContourGlass
• Apr 2022 Acquired Royal Camp