Top United States Junior Capital Providers with Recent Private M&A Activity

6 Total Closed Deals

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Capital Southwest (NASDAQ: CSWC), is an internally-managed, credit-focused BDC that is an active capital provider to middle market companies across the capital structure.Relationships drive our businessRelationships are the key driver of our business. We consider what is best for our long-term relationship in every decision we make.We are highly responsiveWe believe that a quick “no”, with constructive feedback is always better than a drawn-out, unnecessary process. Our team constantly communicates with one another, which allows us to respond quickly to investment opportunities.We deliver…

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Jan 2009 Acquired RectorSeal
Jan 2004 Acquired Encore Wire
Jan 1993 Acquired Jet-Lube
Jan 1993 Acquired Alamo Group

Seacoast Capital

5 Total Closed Deals

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Seacoast Capital invests mezzanine and equity capital in small, growing companies led by strong, entrepreneurial management teams. We invest in high quality U.S. businesses that are market leaders in our target industrial sectors of manufacturing, distribution, business services and industrial technologies. We look for companies in growing or fragmented industries with revenues in excess of $10 million and operating earnings in excess of $2.0 million. The investment opportunity may be an acquisition, management buyout or internal growth. We have a particular interest in companies located in…

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Oct 2013 Invested in The Matlet Group
Sep 2013 Invested in QK Inc.
Feb 2013 Invested in Northwest Cascade, Inc.
Dec 2012 Invested in FAPS, Inc.

Hilltop Opportunity Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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In 2018, Hilltop Holdings launched Hilltop Opportunity Partners (“HOP”), a merchant banking business, to pursue investment opportunities outside of the banking industry across a variety of sectors and capital structures. As part of Hilltop Holdings, HOP focuses on long- and short-term, non-control investments.

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Aug 2023 Acquired HilltopSecurities
Aug 2023 Acquired PrimeLending
Aug 2023 Acquired PlainsCapital Bank

Synartis Equity Partners LLC

3 Total Closed Deals

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SEP is lower middle market preferred equity and opportunistic credit investor that provides creative capital alternatives with a focus on founders and current owner/operators of small and lower middle market businesses located in the Southeast that are well-established in the communities and markets they serve.

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Mar 2023 Invested in Viking Companies - Florida
Oct 2022 Invested in TTI Capital
Jun 2021 Acquired SHS - Compass Health Services

Cash Flow Resources

3 Total Closed Deals

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Since 2003, CFR's mission has been to use our financial expertise and funding capacity to contribute to the success of small businesses. We’re in this industry because we saw a void in our community – great companies were being excluded from the financing market for reasons having nothing to do with the quality of services that they provided. We want to make a difference with our clients by working to develop a customized plan for their success. Cash Flow Resources provides funding through a process called factoring where we advance a percentage of invoice amount as soon as it is…

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Mar 2017 Provided debt financing to Food Production Company
Dec 2016 Provided debt financing to Sport/Nutrition Supplement Company
Sep 2011 Provided debt financing to Labor Service Company

Blue Enigma

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Milberg Factors

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Milberg Factors is a private firm focused on factoring and commercial finance. We’re committed to providing clients with the financial resources and personalized attention they require to grow and prosper — based on an entrepreneurial philosophy and set of values that have remained constant in over 75 years of doing business.We’re driven to provide individualized factoring and financing arrangements aimed at addressing our clients’ particular needs — and helping our clients to succeed. We achieve this through a wide range of services, coupled with a level of loyalty and…

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Kraken

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We provide $1M–$15M advances to lower middle market businesses as short-term, flexible bridge capital. Our funding is ideal for companies facing time-sensitive opportunities, unconventional collateral structures, or temporary liquidity gaps that fall outside the box of traditional financing. We specialize in speed, structuring creativity, and rapid execution—often funding within days. Typical use cases include acquisitions, working capital needs, covenant breaches, or situations where banks or conventional lenders can’t move fast enough.

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Leawood Capital

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Leawood Capital and our affiliates provide direct funding solutions with a focus on mezzanine, private debt, alternative financing and equity across the capital stack for growth stage and lower middle market companies throughout diversified industries. We work with family offices, private equity, investment funds and institutional partners for growth financing and buy-side/sell-side transactions in which we team with both sponsored and independent direct company transactions. We partner with companies throughout their business life cycles from early growth and acquisitions to exit…

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LBB Group

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We specialize in transitioning people in and out of businesses whether it be an independent business or a franchise concept. When representing the seller we work very closely on analyzing their business, providing them with a market-based valuation of their business, construct an exit strategy for the business owner, assist the business owner with "next steps" after they sell their business and ultimately facilitate trying to find a buyer for their business. When assisting buyers for businesses we start by having them run through a personality profile to better aide us in identifying an…

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Brightwood Capital Advisors

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Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC provides debt and equity capital solutions to US based companies with EBITDA of $5 million to $75 million.Managing multiple investment funds, Brightwood oversees two Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) vehicles and other funds on behalf of institutional investors, high net worth individuals and the US government. All Brightwood managed funds possess flexibility to invest in both debt and equity structures (e.g. uni-tranche, senior secured, second lien and subordinated debt, preferred stock and equity).Brightwood is focused on providing capital solutions…

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NMP Capital

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Seeking business to acquire and operate

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Intermediate Capital Group

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Intermediate Capital Group is a leading, global investment firm with approximately $17 billion of assets under management. We are focused on providing creative capital solutions and dependable execution for middle market companies. We have the flexibility to invest across the capital structure and in various currencies, which allows us to support companies through the different stages of their life cycle. In North America, we are looking to invest $20-100 million in market leading companies with $10 million of EBITDA and up.

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MSouth Capital

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MSouth Capital provides customized debt and minority equity financing solutions to lower middle market businesses based primarily in the South. Our capital supports acquisitions, recapitalizations, refinancings, generational transfers, internal growth and other corporate initiatives. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, we have a long track record of successful investing in the lower middle market, delivering resources typically only available to larger firms.

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1st Merchant Funding

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We approve businesses by looking at live data and not just a credit score to qualify. Just link your business checking account to qualify instantly. It’s that simple!

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Geneva Park Capital

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Geneva Park Capital is the Growth Capital fund that can propel your business to greater heights. Our tailored credit solutions cater to the specific needs of lower-middle to middle market companies. We are backed by a family office that understands the challenges of rapid business growth. Geneva Park invests in emerging and pedigree companies led by experienced management teams with a proven track record of creating value. We are committed to providing the financing and expertise necessary to help you achieve your business goals.We provide non-dilutive capital backed by liquid and illiquid…

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Bayshore Mortgage Funding

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We have built a strong reputation as an outstanding Mortgage Bank, serving the lending needs of real estate professionals, builders and individual homebuyers throughout the state since 2001.We're a full service Mortgage Bank with an experienced staff offering expertise in every area of mortgage lending. We are fully delegated with Correspondent Investors, HUD and VA to originate, underwrite, and close loans. Post closing, we package up these loans and sell them to a myriad of investors including some of the largest banks in the country!! We have a very profitable model and are growing at…

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Tamarix Capital Partners II, L.P.

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Tamarix Capital Partners II, L.P. (“TCP II”) will provide debt and preferred equity to support growing US lower middle market companies including recapitalizations, leverage buyouts, growth capital and corporate restructurings. TCP II seeks to provide capital to companies with EBITDA between $3 million to $15 million and $10 million to $100 million of revenue.

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Firms in the United States Junior Capital Providers 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.

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 Junior Capital Providers 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 Junior Capital Providers in United States, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 38 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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