Top United States Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

1,985

Active Firms

34,628

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

Plainview Capital LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Plainview Capital LLC is a private investment firm based in the Philadelphia area that acquires and grows lower middle market businesses headquartered in the Eastern U.S. We invest the capital of our principals and a small group of private investors in high-potential companies that can benefit from our principals' diverse experiences as business operators, financial executives and strategic consultants. We are particularly interested in light manufacturing, consumer goods, business service and value-added distribution investment opportunities. We look for businesses with histories of sales…

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Oct 2015 Acquired Deroche Canvas

The Morris Capital Group, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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The Morris Capital Group, LLC will be the investment vehicle of choice for investors looking to maximize their return above market rates and business owners looking to complete their exit plans with dignity, honesty, and professionalism. We will seek a single business on a deal-by-deal basis to grow and operate while opening the opportunity to create value in that company to investors.

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Sep 2018 Acquired Well Done Cooking Classes

DZS Capital LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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DZS Capital LLC is an independent sponsor focused on identifying, acquiring, and running small to medium sized enterprises. Targeting profitable and growing company that have a proven track record with EBITDA north of $2 million per year and EBITDA margins of 15%+.I bring 20 years of work experience as an accomplished business executive having worked at Verizon, General Mills, Accenture, J&J, and Bayer with extensive experience leading and guiding supply chain, logistics, marketing, finance, manufacturing, and procurement teams within industrial, consulting, consumer goods, consumer…

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Feb 2026 Acquired Confidential Company

Technology
Southeastern U.S. Healthcare AI Services Platform

NDA Available CIM Available South Atlantic

Revenue

$7.7M

EBITDA

$3.0M

Margin

39%

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Industrials
Scaled Public-Sector HVAC Contracting Platform

NDA Available CIM Available Middle Atlantic

Revenue

$53.5M

EBITDA

$7.2M

Margin

13%

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Energy & Renewables
Clean Energy Services Platform With EBITDA

NDA Available CIM Available Mountain

Revenue

$14.7M

EBITDA

$5.2M

Margin

35%

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Technology
Recurring Managed IT Services Provider

NDA Available CIM Available West South Central

Revenue

$2.3M

EBITDA

$1.1M

Margin

49%

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Business Services
Human Performance And Safety Consulting Provider

NDA Available CIM Available West South Central

Revenue

$8.7M

EBITDA

$2.7M

Margin

31%

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LB Advisors, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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LBAdvisors, LLC draws upon its internal industry professionals to add value in actively managing its investments including capitalizing on its expertise, analytical capabilities, maximizing strategic alternatives and focusing on the dynamics of the business. We apply large capitalization operating and financial talent and resources to special situation investments in the lower middle market. Our ability to access turnaround operators is one of the key differentiators of LBAdvisors, LLC.

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Dec 2018 Invested in Amfuel

Aetherion Group

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Aetherion Group, a long-term holding company, is focused on partnering with businesses to foster their growth in perpetuity. Our team searches for exceptional businesses with high growth potential and helps to provide liquidity to leaders looking for their next chapter. We strive to build upon the legacy that management has created and compound value through reinvestment in the people and products that make their firms great. We have $25m in committed capital, requiring only board approval to execute a transaction.

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Dec 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

JJK Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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JJK Partners is a boutique private equity firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada. We provide equity financing and strategic advisory services to companies in the lower middle market.We are more than capital providers—we build long-term partnerships with our portfolio companies. Our team actively supports management with strategic planning, executive recruitment, and business development to help unlock growth potential.With deep experience across the regulated casino gaming industry, commercial real estate, and online software technology, we bring a unique perspective to each investment. We seek…

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Jan 2024 Invested in Black Cow Technology Ltd

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Montera

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Montera is a middle market buy-and-build investment firm with offices in New York, NY and Atlanta, GA. We deploy control-oriented equity capital across services, consumer, and healthcare companies.We Believe that founder-owned companies are the lifeblood of our country. This is why we acquire great businesses and help them achieve their fullest potential.We Partner with owners and management teams who care deeply about their employees. We provide quick & straightforward exits and seek to honor the founders' legacy by protecting the culture for decades to come.We…

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Aug 2022 Acquired Confidential Company

Bakken Value Creators

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are a firm focused on creating value for our clients and partners, through acquisitions and divestitures alongside our partners putting our balance sheet at risk. Our experience spans from managing IT start-ups to the set-up of an $800M Oil and Gas division for a Fortune 500 Company. During that period, we also founded an Alternative Investment Advisory boutique, which we managed for 15 years giving us broad exposure to Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds and Structured Products on Hedge Funds. Although agnostic industry wise, the last six years have been mainly in the Healthcare…

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Mar 2021 Acquired Always Best Care Desert Cities

Agile Growth Equity, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Agile Growth Equity is a trusted partner for founders and management teams seeking a catalyst for next-level value creation. Whether in the context of succession and exit planning, or evaluating a complex set of growth opportunities, we specialize in scaling businesses by working hand-in-hand with leadership teams to enhance people, processes, and technology. Our flexible investment structures, deep operational expertise, and collaborative approach are designed to unlock long-term value and drive transformative outcomes.Agile Growth Equity was founded in 2022 and has made and exited one…

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Nov 2023 Acquired Kobus

SMB Climate

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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SMB Climate invests in companies that are on the frontlines fighting climate change. These companies are designing, manufacturing, testing, installing, and/or recycling climate technologies available today. SMB Climate was founded by Nick Cravalho in 2023. Previously, Nick was an investor and portfolio manager for Amazon's $2B Climate Pledge Fund, the global GM for Amazon Renewed ($2B refurb business), and VP at two VC-backed solar startups.

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Dec 2025 Acquired Synapse Wireless

The Asclepian Group

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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THE ASCLEPIAN GROUP:Empowering healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs for a healthier tomorrow.Permanent Capital. Transformational Strategies. Exceptional Outcomes.At Asclepian, we believe in the power of clinicians and providers to drive innovation, improve patient care outcomes, and shape the future of healthcare. That's why we partner alongside healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs to grow, operate, and invest in businesses that play critical roles in community healthcare delivery.WHY ASCLEPIAN?> We're committed to the long term. Our approach doesn't rely on quick exits. We…

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Apr 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Perennial Holdings LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Perennial was founded to build market-leading businesses that endure over generations. We partner with founders and families that have built exceptional organizations and are seeking a new steward to champion employees, customers, and their legacy. We believe the best organizations identify and empower talented people, treat them with respect, and reward long-term thinking. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to support our teams. We’re serious about our work and consider ourselves your partners in building businesses for the long-term.

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Oct 2019 Acquired MadSky Roofing And Restoration, LLC

LIVE Enterprises

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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LIVE Enterprises is an operator-investor that partners with founders of established infrastructure businesses in the sectors of digital signage, live event production, and youth sports. By focusing on these niche markets, LIVE Enterprises aims to foster growth and innovation through strategic partnerships. Their approach involves collaborating closely with business founders to enhance operational capabilities and expand market reach. This targeted investment strategy underscores their commitment to supporting and scaling businesses within these specialized industries.The managing partner and…

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Aug 2025 Acquired Cinelease (carve out from Herc Rentals)

Forward Capital Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Forward Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and growing lower-middle market companies. The Forward team has extensive experience building and growing companies in diverse industries. We are looking for scalable businesses that display the opportunity for innovation and growth.

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Jan 2024 Acquired Precision Diesel

Castle Key Holdings LLC

Actively Sourcing Deals

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Castle Key Holdings is a forward-thinking acquisition firm committed to building enduring legacies through strategic investments and operational excellence. Operating as a private firm, Castle Key Holdings focuses on acquiring established businesses at attractive valuations, then reinvesting cash flows to fuel additional acquisitions and targeted organic growth. This disciplined approach to capital allocation allows the firm to steadily expand its portfolio while maintaining financial strength and resilience.The vision for Castle Key Holdings is to create a multi-company, serial acquisition…

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Metro Global Ventures

Actively Sourcing Deals

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Metro Global Ventures is an operationally-focused middle market private investment firm. We invest in and help grow smaller niche businesses with solid fundamentals and strong management teams. Our deep experience working with founder owned/operated small and mid-sized businesses sets us apart as a true investment partner. Our personal and strategic approach to helping entrepreneurs build leading organizations enables us to drive sustained growth and create long term value. As entrepreneurs ourselves, our mission is to provide capital to talented entrepreneurial executives to enable them…

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callowhill

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Fundless sponsor in active search for one of two specific targets:Financial Profile: Up to $2M in EBITDA Sectors (Seem random and unrelated but are based on experience & non-obvious "right to play")Digital Services Firms with a preference for SEO & Digital Marketing.Fine Art Handling & Art Logistics

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LeftRight Capital LLC

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LeftRight Capital is a private investment firm committed to building resilient businesses and generating enduring value. With a systematic, strategic, and tech-enabled investment approach, LRC partners with founders and management teams to unlock transformational growth opportunities.LRC specializes in control investments in lower middle market companies across sectors such as niche manufacturing, aerospace and defense, industrial services, and vertical software. The firm targets businesses with strong fundamentals that are ready to scale, bring operational rigor, and embrace long-term value…

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Aviv Holdings

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NY-based investor sourcing acquisition opportunities on behalf of a private family holding company. The mandate is to identify, acquire, and scale a platform business in fragmented industrial & commercial services, anchoring with a strong founder-led platform and building meaningfully from there. I bring several years of industrials-focused IB & PE experience, which translates to a disciplined, well-organized execution of a transaction. I plan to be hands-on with the platform, working directly with management to professionalize operations, expand commercially, and integrate strategic…

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AstraTerra Partners

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AstraTerra Partners is a private investment firm building the foundations of tomorrow’s industry leaders. We deploy a thesis-driven investment strategy that pairs original, first-principles thinking with the rigorous pursuit of growth and operational excellence. AstraTerra primarily focuses on fragmented, AI-resilient subsectors within manufacturing and B2B services.Our overarching goal is to generate extraordinary outcomes for all of our stakeholders: investors, rollover shareholders, and every employee of the companies we build together.

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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

When comparing Independent Sponsors in United States, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,985 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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