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United States Independent Sponsors

1,990

Active Firms

34,657

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 47%
Technology 10%
Healthcare 10%
Business Services 9%
Consumer Goods 7%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Deal-By-Deal Financing | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Showing 201-220 of 1,990 Independent Sponsors

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Thayer Bancroft Equity Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Thayer Bancroft Equity Partners was formed after its founders refined their perspectives and beliefs through hands-on experience with smaller companies. We believed that taking approaches used in larger organizations, refining them for small and middle market companies, and applying them in a targeted fashion could create significant value for investors.We believe that small and mid-size companies represent the greatest opportunities for long-term investment returns. They are typically built on a few key strengths and leaders. We have seen that building on those strengths, introducing new…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jun 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Feb 2022 Acquired Confidential Company

Northern Yard

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Northern Yard Partners is a private investment firm focused on accelerating growth in small businesses that operate in highly fragmented industries. The firm’s approach is concentrated and thematic, and we look to invest behind talented operators and executives.

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  • Jan 2025 Acquired Pet Services
  • Jan 2024 Acquired First Class Pools

Gar Wood Securities, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Gar Wood Securities Private Capital Group extends the firm’s capital raising efforts to US middle market private companies seeking early stage funding, growth capital, recapitalization or funding for special situations. Via a network of institutional investors, family offices and investment advisors the placement team at Gar Wood is able to provide cost-effective access to capital solutions in an underserved segment of the industry.Industry FocusOur investor base is diverse and therefore enables Gar Wood Private Capital Group to engage clients across many sectors: alternative energy,…

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  • Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Nov 2016 Advised DME Express on an investment from Confidential Company

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Gardner Webster Capital Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Gardner Webster Capital Partners is a private equity investor that acquires and invests in smaller middle-market companies with exceptional growth potential. GWCP builds companies by combining conservative amounts of financial leverage with extraordinary amounts of operating and managerial leverage.We are active investors who work with the managements of companies whose owners desire liquidity and often want to participate in the continued growth and success of their businesses. Our role is to ensure that the people, plans, processes, and capital are in place to support an aggressive…

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  • Jun 2012 Acquired OK-1 Mfg. Co. Inc.
  • Oct 2010 Acquired OccuNomix International LLC

Deep South Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Deep South Capital acquires and grows lower-middle-market companies across the Deep South (LA, MS, AL, AR, TN, FL panhandle, South and East Texas) which generate $2 - 7M EBITDA annually. Sector focus includes industrial and manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, B2B services.

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  • Nov 2022 Invested in Green Acres Machinery
  • Feb 2020 Acquired Laundry South Systems & Repair

Ascendis Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Ascendis Partners is a dynamic investment platform focused on creating sustainable value by identifying and acquiring high-potential businesses across North America. Our strategy targets companies with strong operational foundations in select industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and services, that are poised for growth through strategic investments, operational improvements, and market expansion.We specialize in partnering with family-owned businesses and closely-held companies where owners are seeking an exit due to retirement or succession challenges. With a dedicated and…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jul 2021 Acquired PROJECT BLUE
  • Jul 2021 Acquired PROJECT MAYA

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Raspberry Capital Management

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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RCM is a holding company backed by a family office + brand partners. We have buy-and-hold forever timelines and take a long term view to our investments.All partners are entrepreneurs themselves, exceptionally skilled at growing businesses with several prior exits as founders. Our team is young, high energy, and we execute quickly.Besides capital, we also have access to a broad suite of resources through our operating brands.

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  • Mar 2026 Invested in Confidential Company
  • Apr 2025 Invested in Confidential Company

Cantaris

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Who are we?Cantaris is an investment firm that acquires and scales founder-led businesses into enduring platforms through disciplined acquisitions, operational excellence, and a long-term vision.What is our investment criteria?Cantaris focuses on B2Bs that are G.R.E.A.T.Growing historically or can demonstrate strong organic/inorganic growthRecurring revenues with little customer concentration and churnEfficient and disciplined operations with asset-light business modelsAcquirable at a fair price where we can create value for all stakeholders involved in a processTeachable with transferrable…

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  • Feb 2025 Invested in AiMonkey
  • Feb 2025 Acquired CFOShare

Aperion Management LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Aperion Management is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in small to mid-size businesses with solid fundamentals and attractive growth prospects. Founded in 2006, the firm has been a lead investor in twelve platform investments across various industries, representing over $700 million in revenue. Aperion Management emphasizes a true partnership with talented and motivated management teams, aligning incentives to ensure successful investments. The firm targets companies valued between $15 million and $250 million, creating a flexible and long-term capital base through a…

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  • Apr 2025 Acquired Arctic Cat
  • Apr 2024 Acquired USI

Red Pine Holdings

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Searching to purchase or invest in businesses with:- Long term hold strategy- Valuation $2-$100 million- EBITDA >$1.5 million- EBITDA margins >20%- Geographic dominance or extreme customer loyalty

Recent Transactions

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  • Nov 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
  • Jul 2018 Acquired Confidential Company

Cascadily Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Cascadily creates partnerships with founders and managers to help grow their successful education-related businesses. Our sector focus and experience guides our partnerships.

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  • Dec 2019 Invested in Breakout Inc. D/B/A Breakout EDU
  • Aug 2019 Invested in VisionPoint Marketing

ABC Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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ABC Capital Partners is an independent sponsor with a demonstrated track record and an experienced investor base. We partner with businesses we believe in to unlock their potential and create both organic and inorganic growth opportunities. Since our founding in 2000, we've successfully acquired 5 businesses, with 2 successful exits.Our group has significant experience investing in and managing business services businesses having invested in 3 related businesses (AcuLegal, Huntington Staffing, and West Shore Building Services) with an average Y-o-Y expansion of 6% gross profit. Beyond these…

Recent Transactions

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  • Oct 2020 Acquired Westshore Building Services
  • Aug 2019 Acquired AcuLegal

Dawn Patrol Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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With a professional career spanning over 15 years, Dawn Patrol's founder has been intricately involved in 11 completed equity platform transactions in the healthcare and business services space totaling over $750 million of invested equity. Nine of the transactions involved partnering with the original founder - we have the tools to help develop and support your strategic vision.

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  • Mar 2022 Acquired Mountain Temp Services
  • Jul 2020 Acquired Dynamic Workforce Solutions

Bluestar Holdings

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Bluestar Holdings, LLC (“Bluestar”) is a private investment firm founded to identify and invest in private lower middle-market growth-oriented companies and real estate assets. We seek to partner with privately held companies to address capital requirements, succession plans, and liquidity/diversification needs. Our goal is to bring our experience as operators and investment professionals to management teams and provide executive guidance to realize a combined vision. Our founding members have over 70 years of combined management, ownership, and private equity experience.

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  • Mar 2024 Invested in Jordan Ranch III
  • Mar 2024 Invested in Integrity Elevator

Hudson Glade

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Hudson Glade is a private investment firm focused on Consumer, Industrial and Services companies with demonstrated and defensible growth characteristics that operate in the lower end of the middle market. We desire to partner with talented management teams to accelerate value.

Recent Transactions

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  • Aug 2025 Acquired ComNet Communications
  • May 2024 Acquired Quality First Home Improvement

Atomus Equity Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Our essence extends beyond the individual—it’s a celebration of ‘we.’ Our culture places humanity at the forefront, embodying a profound people-centric philosophy. We believe in the collective strength of individuals who not only share our core principles but also exude a shared passion for championing small businesses. This commitment is rooted in humility, accountability, and a clear understanding of both who we are and, perhaps more significantly, who we are not.Our unwavering dedication, relentless drive, and fervent work ethic form the bedrock of our support for business owners,…

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  • Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Oct 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Zion Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Zion Capital is focused on acquiring profitable, well-run businesses with $500K–$3M EBITDA on the Treasure Coast in Florida. We provide sellers with speed, certainty, and a smooth exit. Our capital is committed, our diligence process is efficient, and our goal is to preserve legacy while creating long-term value for employees and customers. We understand the sell-side perspective and work collaboratively to structure fair, transparent deals that maximize outcomes for all parties.

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  • Sep 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
  • Jun 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Blue Ox Industries

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Blue Ox Industries is a holding company firm that primarily invests in residential and commercial services businesses, in addition to select investments in other industries (e.g., value-added distribution, manufacturing, software). We are backed by institutional capital and are actively deploying.Our core strategy is "buy and builds" within the LMM, and we are laser-focused on growth and long-term value creation. Given our backing and experience, we are able to provide owners with transaction certainty and move very quickly.We are able to operate as a permanent home for our business partners,…

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  • Nov 2025 Invested in Confidential Company
  • Sep 2025 Invested in Confidential Company

Tempus Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Tempus Partners seeks to buy and operate defensible and profitable small businesses in the consumer retail and manufacturing categories. We are committed to nurturing the long term success of our acquisitions and operating to generate consistent long-term cash flow. We are open to both growth partnerships, in which the existing team maintains some ownership and involvement going forward, or full buyouts. Our deep industry expertise in retail and manufacturing businesses allows us to take an active role and immediately pursue strong, low capital, low risk strategies to grow sales and…

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  • Jun 2025 Acquired Contender Bicycles
  • Mar 2024 Acquired Dawson Forte Cashmere

Panther Equity Group

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Panther Equity Group ("Panther") is a private investment firm focused on providing capital, strategic support, and resources to healthy & well-positioned companies in the lower middle market. Panther generally invests equity in companies with $5 million to $25 million of EBITDA, experienced management teams, and in industries where Panther has deep relationships with operating partners, industry executives, and channel relationships.While we remain agile in criteria, Panther typically focuses on companies with the following characteristics:Industries: IT Services & Tech-Enabled…

Recent Transactions

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  • Jul 2025 Acquired Glass Box Technology
  • Oct 2023 Acquired Switchbox, Inc

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

Firms in the United States 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 United States Independent Sponsors?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for United States Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$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 location when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in United States may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory operate exclusively in United States?

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Independent Sponsors based in United States are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the United States market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

How do I compare Independent Sponsors in United States?

When comparing Independent Sponsors in United States, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,990 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with United States 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 United States Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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