Top Utilities Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

813

Active Firms

26,315

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 11%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

Ryan Dukes

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With a very diverse background, I have a wide aperture for businesses to acquire. I am an experienced entrepreneur in retail (CPG), energy, and clothing. Our criteria for acquisition is largely dependent on the operations team and category.

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FishCurrent Capital

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FishCurrent Capital is a private equity firm dedicated to redefining the landscape of private equity investments through a covenant-driven approach. The firm specializes in acquiring stable, cash-flowing legacy businesses, with a focus on honoring the founders' vision and ensuring sustainable growth. By employing a structured methodology, FishCurrent Capital modernizes operations and governance, utilizing their proprietary DominionTech operating system, Zatlas, to enhance data management and automate workflows. The firm also emphasizes integrity in acquisitions, employing strategies such as…

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Steel Knight Capital Partners

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Steel Knight Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling lower middle-market companies across software, tech-enabled services, and business services. Our team brings deep experience in private equity, M&A, and operational improvement, with a track record of executing and growing founder-led businesses. We seek majority control investments in recurring revenue or contracted service models, with $1–10mm in EBITDA, and partner closely with management teams to drive long-term value creation. Representative deals include vertical SaaS, outsourced IT, and…

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Fairvest Ventures LLC

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I’m a strategic operator and investor focused on building high-growth service platforms in the restoration, roofing, and broader property services sectors. With hands-on experience launching and scaling service businesses from the ground up, I partner with owners to unlock value through operational excellence, disciplined capital deployment, and long-term revenue growth.My background spans founding and scaling service-oriented companies, structuring acquisition strategies, and building out sales, marketing, and operational infrastructure that drives recurring profitability. I bring a…

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Patriot Investment Partners LLC

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Patriot Investment Partners (PIP) is a Veteran owned and led private investment firm investing growth capital in companies that are generating at least $1M of annual free cash flow. The industries that we focus on are Consumer Products and Food & Beverage. Patriot Investment Partners and its team members are comprised of current and past military leaders, investors, consultants, entrepreneurs, and operators. Patriot Investment Partners will preserve the legacy of our portfolio companies and create long-term value and impact through proactive and hands-on leadership.

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Point Grey Investments

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Point Grey Investments is a private investment company seeking to acquire and grow one high-quality lower-middle-market business. We are focused on partnering with owners, founders, and family-held companies that have built durable businesses and are looking for the right long-term successor.Our approach is patient, hands-on, and partnership-oriented. We seek to preserve what has made the company successful, support existing management and employees, and provide capital, strategic focus, and operational resources to help the business continue growing through both organic initiatives and…

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Topline Operators

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Topline Operators - Local Business InvestorsWe acquire established businesses from owners ready to transition out. Unlike corporate buyers, we focus on preserving what works—keeping good employees, maintaining company culture, and respecting the legacy you've built.We're especially interested in profitable local businesses where the owner is ready to retire, wants to reduce their involvement, or needs an exit strategy. Our straightforward approach means maximum transparency along the way and collaborative deal structures. We move quickly for the right opportunities and work with your…

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74 North Capital

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74 North Capital is a search fund focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Triarch

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Triarch is a permanent home for exceptional businesses. We are a people-first holding company that acquires differentiated founder- or family-owned small businesses with big moats. We approach our investments with a long-term perspective and partner with owners who care deeply about the legacy of their business.

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The Alchemy Group

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The Alchemy Group (“Alchemy”) is a privately-held alternative asset management financial services, and acquisitions company. Alchemy specializes in corporate debt/equity, real estate debt/equity and infrastructure on a global basis. Many companies have great potential in terms of growth, but often, these businesses require some help to realize their potential. Alchemy offers that assistance in the form of private equity and capital investments. Our investments are focused on businesses that demonstrate a potential for growth primarily in the core sectors that we cover. Specifically, we…

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Five19 Holdings

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five19 Holdings goal is to partner with Canadian business owners on ownership transitions. We acquire established companies with up to $4 million in EBITDA in the manufacturing, distribution, and business services sectors. Our goal is to provide a seamless succession path while supporting management teams in scaling their businesses and building them into industry leaders.

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Main Street Acquisitions

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Main Street Acquisitions looks to continue and build upon the legacy of America's Main Street companies. We believe in protecting and growing the lifeblood of the American dream through acquiring and growing small to medium sized businesses.

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Brooklyn Capital Partners

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Brooklyn Capital Partners is a next-generation investment platform built by former Wall Street deal professionals with deep experience across deal structuring, principal investing, platform strategy, and operational advisory. Culture is rooted in institutional M&A and capital markets experience, with a macro-informed lens that guides sector selection, value creation strategy, and disciplined capital formation. We focus on businesses positioned to benefit from long-term structur

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Invictus Company Acquisitions

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Invictus Company Acquisitions is an Australian private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and management of businesses within the heavy industrial and infrastructure services sectors. The firm is committed to long-term ownership, focusing on operational excellence and fostering a strong company culture. Invictus seeks to acquire full or partial stakes in companies, with transaction sizes typically ranging from $50 million to $300 million. By hiring exceptional leaders and allowing them the autonomy to drive growth, Invictus aims to enhance the value of its portfolio companies, which…

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Merrymaker Capital

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Merrymaker Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in control investments in privately held companies. The firm focuses on enriching lives and building enduring value in small and medium-sized enterprises by investing in people, strategy, and technologies. Merrymaker Capital targets companies with strong management and growth potential, specifically those with EBITDA ranging from $2.0 to $20.0 million. The firm is committed to empowering teams and dedicating resources to foster strategic growth. With a portfolio of around 20 companies, Merrymaker Capital emphasizes operational focus…

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113 Capital LLC

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113 Capital is a family office dedicated to creating successful partnerships by focusing on the improvement and operation of diverse assets. The firm is particularly interested in acquiring businesses with established models and mature customer bases, with a strategic focus on opportunities along the U.S. East Coast. Their approach is centered around generating consistent cash flow and fostering growth within their portfolio companies. 113 Capital leverages its expertise to enhance the value and performance of its investments.

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Caydan Capital

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Caydan Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in control investments with a focus on value-oriented strategies. The firm targets profitable businesses with strong management teams, emphasizing historical operating performances and favorable market dynamics. Caydan Capital Partners employs flexible investment structures, including majority control, minority equity, and debt plus equity investments. With a team experienced in private equity and venture capital, the firm is dedicated to communication, trust, and alignment, helping their portfolio companies succeed. They actively…

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White Wing Partners

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With a career spanning investing, advising, and operating roles, Fletcher brings a uniquely holistic perspective to the table. Before joining White Wing, he served on the investment team at DalFort Capital Partners, a Dallas-based investment firm focused on making control equity investments in lower middle market industrial businesses. At Dalfort, Fletcher sourced, executed, and managed both platform and add-on investments. Prior to Dalfort, Fletcher worked in the energy investment banking division of Wells Fargo Securities, advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, and capital-raising…

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Moriah Group

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Single family office with experience in operating companies across the southwestern USA Relevant verticals include Energy, OFS, Raw materials, Technology, and other industrials. Open to add ons to existing businesses and to entering new verticals where internal operating experience can be beneficial

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Foundry-Logic

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As electricity demand rises, getting more out of the installed base of energy systems is critical to lowering costs and increasing reliability. Foundry-Logic is an operating company focused on improving the performance of America's energy infrastructure. We are building an energy services platform to operate, maintain, and upgrade the installed base of energy systems. We have a long-term orientation, a technology-driven approach, and a commitment to operational excellence.

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Firms in the Utilities 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 Utilities Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $600K-$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.

Relevant Utilities experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 813 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Utilities.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Utilities Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Utilities, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

When comparing Independent Sponsors with experience in Utilities, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 813 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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 Utilities Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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