Coal & Consumable Fuels Independent Sponsors - Axial

LP First Capital is a private investment firm focused on business services, with experience in commercial, consumer, education, and healthcare services. We have strong operational backgrounds and industry relationships. We excel in situations where we can partner with founders and management teams to build a platform that will scale and generate long term value for all business stakeholders.

Columbia River Partners (CRP) is a private investment firm integrating private equity, technology and special situations. CRP seeks to partner with management teams to invest in businesses going through transition or expansion with patient long-term capital. We focus on situations where we can bring technology and our network to drive change. We are not afraid of complexity. We are not afraid of introducing technology to traditional business sectors. We are passionate about investing in people. Learn more about why we may be the right partner for you and your company.

Pillar49 Capital provides liquidity, succession solutions and growth capital to owners of small and medium-sized businesses, while preserving and building on the factors that made them great – culture and people.We partner with North American businesses with $1 to $10 million+ of EBITDA / cash flow, with a long growth runway and attractive industry characteristics.At Pillar49, we take a different approach than most investors by “rolling up our sleeves” as active managers, providing our partners with the operational and financial resources to support and drive long-term growth. With over…

Amalgam Capital, LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are a team of seasoned operators who plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.We acquire and sustainably grow underrated businesses as independent sponsors.Our multidisciplinary team of investors, entrepreneurs, and operators, has created substantial value for others.Our Investment SweetspotRevenue GeneratingWe invest in business generating between $20M to $100M in revenue annuallyHistory of ProfitabilityBusinesses…

Auricle Capital Partners, LLC was founded to invest in high quality US-based family and founder-owned businesses. Our principals have over 35 years of experience as investors in, advisors to, and operators of middle market businesses. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, with particular expertise in medical products and manufacturing.

GraceCap acquires and invests in small family or proprietor owned businesses. These businesses usually have no more than $10 million of EBITDA. While we do not have industry preferences, we do typically favor businesses with the following characteristics:Favorable industry dynamicsScaleabilityExploitable operating leverageNon-cyclicalA consumable product or serviceGrowth potentialIn the past, the principals of GraceCap have invested in the following industries/sectors:DistributionBuilding ProductsCapital EquipmentPromotional ProductsHealthcare Equipment & ServicesBusiness ServicesEnergy…

Evolution Strategy Partners is a differentiated, principled private equity firm with a unique approach to conducting business.We consider our portfolio companies as true partners, not merely investments. Evolution values and respects the people with whom we work and believes its value-added involvement is only beginning at the time a transaction closes. We stay engaged and empower company leaders to accelerate the maximum potential of their businesses.Evolution's' primary focus is on entrepreneur-owned businesses but we remain flexible to explore other opportunities where our knowledge and…

We buy and grow Florida-based companies. We work with business owners to transition their legacies to a permanent home. After a business joins the Pursuant family, we invest in its people and operations so we can grow together for the next generation and beyond.

Kissel Capital believes in playing to our strengths. We have earned our track record by identifying great management teams and fully supporting them, not by running their companies, hence “Investors – Not Operators.”  Our successful investment formula was developed over two decades of investing experience with a prominent middle market PE fund.Our strategy focuses exclusively on management-led buyouts. We help great operators buy the companies they work for. We create lasting partnerships based on trust and earned over time in the trenches.Our approach is unique: We apply best…

W Holdings LLC is a private equity independent sponsor focused on investing for the long term in small to medium sized businesses. We back strong management teams and preserve the legacies they've built. We work with management teams to grow cash flow and improve each business by driving growth, pursuing acquisitions, and refining strategy.

Darshan Capitak specializes in business acquisition in the service, technology, and healthcare industries.At Darshan, we focus on the long-term picture, seeking to acquire businesses and grow them organically and inorganically. Our professionals combine financial expertise with entrepreneurial experience to effectively manage businesses and facilitate growth. We pride ourselves in working side by side with your management to grow and expand your business.Darshan's significant entrepreneurial and financial experience creates an ideal team ready to help provide expertise in a wide variety of…

Glen Oaks Capital, LLC is an independent sponsor founded by John Powers to pursue control acquisitions in the lower middle-market primarily focused on manufacturing and business services. Mr. Powers formed Glen Oaks Capital after 15 years at Millbrook Capital where he was responsible for sourcing, structuring, and managing the family office's direct private equity investments.

Grand Valley Holdings is a Cincinnati-based acquirer of privately-held, family owned businesses in the Ohio Valley. The Principals of Grand Valley Holdings bring over 30 years of experience acquiring, developing, and operating private businesses.

Great River Capital Partners (GRCP) is a private equity investment firm with a narrow focus on acquiring mid-sized Industrial Technology and Services companies. That is all we do. Leveraging 30 years of collective investing experience, we partner with business owners to create long-term value both through organic growth initiatives and strategic add-on acquisitions.

Bassett Creek Capital makes equity investments in lower-middle market companies, typically at a critical inflection point in the business. The Bassett Creek team has completed 76 investments, invested over $10.0 billion of capital and has over 100 years of combined private equity experience.We are a private capital partner for business owners who want to harness the power of cultural connectivity and entrepreneurial grit to reach the next level of growth. Our team is a trusted partner, ally and advisor for management teams who are passionate about meaningful growth achieved through low-ego…

Thesis Capital Partners, LLC is an independent sponsor that invests in family-owned companies in the United States. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to grow these businesses for the next generation in a hands-on way.

Watchtower’s principals pride themselves on being reasonable and flexible partners. We do not over-negotiate, we retain all personnel post-transaction, and we offer attractive career paths and compensation packages for employees. A large portion of employees at our portfolio companies have received increased compensation within the first 12 months of our ownership.Our primary objectives are to facilitate a desirable exit (full or partial) for the seller; foster an attractive career for employees; and leverage our capital, resources, and experience to drive our companies to the next level of…

About UsLowe Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in and actively managing U.S. based companies in the lower-middle market. We believe in investing in quality, growth-oriented platforms and partnering with strong management teams to create long-term value both organically and through add-on acquisitions.​We tailor deal structuring to the seller’s and business’ needs and commit to an efficient and discrete diligence process to ensure minimal disruptions to daily operations. We look to transition the ownership of the business in a seamless and constructive…

SPUR is accelerating the succession process for business owners by bringing capital and proven leadership to every portfolio company we acquire. SPUR's unique model focuses on hiring outstanding CEOs and enabling them to select, acquire, and grow great businesses in a simple and fair transaction process.Each of SPUR's Operating Partners is seeking to acquire a business, transition into the role of CEO, and execute the growth plan. To find out more about our Operating Partners and their areas of focus, see the active projects in our profile.At its core, SPUR is in the business of building…

Rise Run Capital (“Rise Run”) is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm which invests capital in middle market companies with the following characteristics:Trailing EBITDA of $2 to $10 millionStrong management teamProfitable operationsAttractive and defensible market positionMinimal customer and supplier concentrationsRise Run focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, distribution and logistics, and service companies.