Top Independent Sponsors in Denver - Axial

Marigny Investments is a Denver-based private equity firm that looks to partner with entrepreneurs seeking to transition their business into the next stage of growth. Marigny Investments targets overlooked opportunities in the B2B Services and Light Manufacturing sectors with $1-5mm of EBITDA.

The partners at Dry Fly Capital are passionate about fueling business growth. We are looking to partner with owner/operators that are making a move to transition into their next phase of life, yet would like the legacy of the company they’ve built to carry on. We look for companies with a passionate, committed workforce that could use an injection of business development and digital marketing expertise. We are operators that have built multiple companies with organic growth and strategic acquisition. We are intimately involved in the operations of each business we acquire because we love…

Centerfire Capital as an investment and advisory company focusing on venture and private equity in consumer businesses and businesses that enable consumer led businesses to perform at their best.We invest in control and minority positions in companies that can create value through:Increasing TransparencyWe invest in companies that increase transparency to consumers of what they are buying; through ingredients, consumer ratings, and/or sustainable practicesImproving ValueWe invest in companies that can dramatically improve the consumer value proposition of a product or service versus the next…

Falx Capital is a private investment firm focused on healthcare and near-adjacent businesses in the lower middle market. We partner with existing management teams or bring in new management to build upon the legacy of a business and provide flexible capital solutions to its owners. By leveraging our professional experience and established industry network, we are able to provide differentiated insights and best practices to create long-term value for all stakeholders.

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…

Thoroughbred is a Denver-based private equity sponsor providing capital and creativity to support relentlessly driven management teams. We partner with lower middle market companies, offering operational expertise, strategic insight, and valuable relationships to build enduring businesses. We leverage our experience as both operators and investors to be effective partners, knowing when to step up and when to step back, empowering management to create exceptional value.

With a professional career spanning over 15 years, Dawn Patrol's founder has been intricately involved in 11 completed equity platform transactions in the healthcare and business services space totaling over $750 million of invested equity. Nine of the transactions involved partnering with the original founder - we have the tools to help develop and support your strategic vision.

Trailcreek Capital Group is a private investment firm formed in 2014 to make long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals. Trailcreek emphasizes a conservative value investment philosophy.

High Plains Capital is an independent sponsor seeking a Colorado-based business with $750k to $3M EBITDA. The deal will be funded with a mix of in-house capital and LP funds. HPC recently completed its first successful exit from a medical staffing company in December of 2022. We are looking to redeploy for a late 2023/early 2024 close on the next transaction.

Canvasback is a well-capitalized real estate investment firm with a proud tradition of acquiring, developing and investing in quality residential and commercial properties in Colorado.We are looking to purchase businesses that has a connection to real estate. We want to leverage our relationships to grow these companies, while providing quality service to our clients.

West Elk Partners is an independent sponsor based in Denver, Colorado. Our firm takes wholistic approach to life and business – one that doesn’t make you choose between what you value and the value you deserve. Our investment criteria helps us focus our efforts on what we do best: investing in people and stewarding extraordinary businesses:Investment typesRecapitalizationFamily successionFull buyoutAreas of focusFood and beverageLight / specialty manufacturingValue added DistributionConsumer productsService businesses

Waypoint Acquisitions is an investment group focused on majority investments in family-owned and founder-led businesses. We are not a private equity fund. Our principals and investors are current and former operators of privately-held and long-standing family businesses. We work with existing and/or new management, and enjoy using our operational experience to build on the long-term success and legacy of enduringly profitable businesses.Target Investment CriteriaCompany Attributes10+ years in business Owner seeking transition Differentiating & defensible qualities Financials$1-$5M EBITDA…

At Cresswell Capital, we recognize that selling a business represents far more than just a financial transaction for owners approaching retirement. It is the culmination of decades of hard work, sacrifice and vision. We provide an opportunity for an owner to secure a meaningful exit while entrusting their life's work to a partner who will respect and preserve their legacy. Our mission is to acquire a single exceptional company, align interests with management, and unlock its full potential. Cresswell Capital brings empathy, integrity and a relentless drive for excellence to each…

We are a private investment partnership that seeks interesting opportunities, generally through the acquisition of smaller operating companies.We believe that the lower end of the market presents compelling valuations, and that our location (Denver) outside of the major financial hubs gives us a different perspective.Our principals have over 50 combined years of investing experience, including the build-out and operation of multi-location businesses.

Global Concepts Funding has strategic partnerships with major financing companies within the United States. These alliances have provided us with a resource base of funds that exceed a billion dollars. Global Concepts Funding takes pride in its team of seasoned financial and marketing professionals who contribute, to a great extent, to Global Concepts Funding’s continued success.Global Concepts Funding was founded with the mission of assisting business enterprises attain their growth and profitability goals.We help a large consumer base to reach personal goals, start new businesses, send…

Alpine Lake Capital Partners is a growth-oriented, private investment firm focused on partnering with family or management owned and operated companies in the middle market. Founded by industry executives with over 35 years combined experience investing in, and working with, private companies across the industrial services space.Specializing in control investments alongside dedicated management teams, Alpine Lake offers a differentiated approach by adhering to a principles-based investment framework and an ethically driven model paying particular attention to a firm’s culture, values and…

Searching for a lower middle-market business to acquire with strong fundamentals, a great team and solid growth opportunities. Our growth and innovation pathways will build on existing teams, products and customers combined with my decade of transforming organizations through digitally-enabled strategies, operations and cultures.