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Top United States Independent Sponsors

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United States Independent Sponsors

1,977

Active Firms

34,554

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

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Delvern Capital Investments, LLC

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Delvern Capital is a Charlotte-based private investment firm specializing in acquiring founder-owned businesses in the U.S.At Delvern Capital, we understand how important your business is to you and your employees. We also know the decision to sell your business is incredibly difficult. You’ve spent a great deal of time, money, and energy building your business from the ground up.Our mission is to be a dedicated partner to management teams and employees that have been instrumental in building successful companies.

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Harbor Street Capital LLC

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At Harbor Street Capital our mission is simple - to acquire a great American company and continue the seller's legacy. As founders with a family history of entrepreneurship, we, too, know the sweat, the passion, and the unwavering commitment it takes to build something from scratch. We are not a private equity firm seeking short-term profits at the expense of employees and the communities they serve. We are operators and entrepreneurs that will safeguard the essence of your legacy. Together, we'll build upon this strong foundation, propelling your company to even greater heights.

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Robert Rose Capital

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Robert Rose Capital (“RRC”) is a private investment firm with a mission to build strong companies by leading with intention. RRC makes control investments in companies seeking an ownership succession or with strong leadership teams interested in recapitalizing the business to accelerate it’s growth trajectory. Our investment strategy is to employ a buy-and-build approach with companies in fragmented industries with significant tailwinds. RRC believes through diligent discipline, companies can achieve transformational growth by utilizing an appropriate capital structure and financial…

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ClearPort Capital

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20+ years in commercial real estate (acquisitions, development, leasing, management), preceded by business development roles at publicly traded tech and media companies including Expedia and Live Nation. I also grew an acquired CRE blog into a multi-city publication (5x readers, 8x revenue) before exiting. I now represent equity partners acquiring an established, Southern California-operable business with recurring revenue and an existing customer base, ideally in equipment rental or services to commercial clients like schools and government. Target purchase price up to $12 million, able to…

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BluePlus Co

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We are an operator-minded buyer seeking to acquire and actively lead a small service-based business. Our primary areas of interest include government contracting, professional services, staffing, training, IT/cyber, program support, and related B2B services. We bring nearly two decades of hands-on experience in government contracting, with a focus on the work that matters most in smaller service businesses: leading teams, managing client relationships, overseeing contract delivery, supporting proposals and recompetes, coordinating staffing needs, protecting customer trust, and keeping…

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Brunstetter Capital

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I am an experienced operator who has acquired and managed a business previously. Well capitalized personally and via debt and equity investor relationships. I'm looking for the next opportunity. Industry agnostic.

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Impact Invest Corp

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Impact Invest Corp is a private equity firm dedicated to making control investments in established companies that deliver significant social impact. The firm strategically targets sectors that align with its mission to generate both profitability and positive societal effects. By leveraging its expertise in finance and investments, Impact Invest Corp seeks to achieve true alpha, combining financial returns with sustainable growth. With a focus on creating deep positive impact throughout society, the firm has successfully built a portfolio of over 20 companies, underscoring its commitment to…

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Stonegate Commercial Partners

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Stonegate Commercial Partners is an operator-led holding company focused on acquiring and growing lower middle market businesses in the Southeast. We target businesses with strong customer relationships, recurring revenue characteristics, and opportunities for operational and commercial improvement. Our background includes executive leadership in revenue management, analytics, commercial strategy, and operational transformation across complex corporate carve-outs, integrations, and growth environments. We are focused on long-term ownership and partnership-oriented transitions with founders…

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Bergen Street Capital (Baros Health)

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Baros Health is building the first national platform for medical-grade hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Andy Grover scaled One Medical (primary care) 25→100 clinics and Tend (dental) to 40+ as Chief Development Officer; Anton Tsimbler ran M&A at Elemy (ABA therapy) and Growth at Knotel (commercial real estate). Under LOI on a 5-clinic platform and a 4-clinic group in a fragmented market. $4M EBITDA under LOI with a third $5M company currently in due diligence.First close (Q4): $25M; total target raise over 12 months: $60M+

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BSCG

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We are a business acquisition company focused on buying and growing established, profitable businesses in the tri-state area. We look for companies with strong customer relationships, recurring demand, capable employees, and opportunities to improve operations and expand over time. Our goal is to preserve what the owner has built, support the existing team, and operate the business for the long term rather than quickly resell it.

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Good Ground

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Good Ground was founded in 2013 to source, acquire, develop and consult on multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, industrial and out of home media assets, often partnering with and investing alongside select sponsors with local and asset-specific expertise. We bring strong data science tools, underwriting, project management and capital raising abilities to each of our projects and partnerships.We also actively invest in, advise and provide consulting services to early stage technology companies, with a focus on proptech. Over the years, we have been lucky enough to build strong relationships…

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Solvent Dynamics llc

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Solvent Dynamics specializes in optimizing working capital for growing companies by analyzing receivables to improve availability. With a focus on enhancing financial efficiency, the company employs around 50 staff members dedicated to providing strategic financial solutions. Solvent Dynamics emphasizing its commitment to working capital optimization and direct investments. The firm is based in Lawrenceville, GA, and serves a diverse range of clients seeking to enhance their financial operations.

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AIC

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AIC is a software-led software-led, growth buyout holding company actively searching for profitable Original Component Manufacturers with strong engineering cultures in the electronics industry (dual-use robotics) to help modernize and scale long-term. Our holding company is designed to invest permanent capital and are actively searching for target companies to make control-oriented, majority investments.AIC develops proprietary, AI-native software, purpose-built for mid-size (mid-mix, mid-volume) manufacturers, that gives AIC a unique ability to see and create operational value others…

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84|90

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84|90 is an investment, partnership, and philanthropy platform at the intersection of health, manufacturing and community.We back founders and operators we believe in, acquire and build businesses worth building, and direct time and capital toward initiatives that create real impact in the communities and sectors we care about.We work with people where we can go deep — founders, operators, and institutions focused on doing something that matters. If that describes you, we'd welcome the conversation.

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Strive Holdings

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Strive Holdings is a technology-driven holding company bringing a modern, operational approach to micro-cap and lower middle market buyouts. We are family-officed financed and built through flexible platform roll-ups and long-term holds, acquiring established owner-operated businesses where technology, operational execution, and people unlock meaningful value. Full acquisitions or equity rollovers. Founder-friendly. We move with convictionTransaction Size: $3M – $50M | EBITDA: $1M – $5M | Nationwide | Control AcquisitionsIndustries: Services, Distribution,…

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Strike Capital Management

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I am a partner at an independent investment management firm currently focused on LMM industrial services businesses

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Seed Holdings LLC

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Seed Holdings LLC is a private holding company dedicated to acquiring and managing essential manufacturing and service businesses for the long term. With a focus on sustainable growth and stewardship, Seed Holdings targets key sectors to create lasting value. The company operates with a strategic approach to acquisitions, ensuring that its portfolio aligns with its commitment to long-term development and industry impact.

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The Decatur Group

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The Decatur Group is a private equity firm principally focused on the lower end of the middle market, which we define as companies valued under $100 million. We seek to acquire companies in partnership with management by investing capital on behalf of the firm and our investors. While we are not limited to investing in any particular industry, we are focused on situations requiring a catalyst for growth, or the re-positioning of a company's operations or balance sheet. We seek opportunities where our capital, our strategic input and management's leadership can have a meaningful impact on the…

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Asif Virani

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Seasoned investor looking to buy lower -mid market cash flow business. I have a long track record in investing in commercial real estate. I am exploring opportunities to buy existing businesses with growth potential and value add opportunities.

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Jason Pello

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Former public company (NYSE: NRDY) CFO who took a tutoring startup through a $1.7B de-SPAC IPO, doubled revenue and delivered EBITDA profitability. Twenty-four years of progressive experience spanning public companies, VC/PE-backed environments, and Big 4 public accounting. Proven ability to navigate capital markets, exhibit innovative thinking, shape strategy, and consistently execute at a high level.  Actively looking to acquire a business.

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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 1,977 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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