Top Independent Sponsors in Philadelphia - Axial

Adelphi Capital Partners is a private investment group focused on teaming with experienced operating executives to invest in lower middle market, industrial technology-driven manufacturing and services companies undergoing ownership/management transitions and/or present organic growth opportunities.

Third Arch is a Philadelphia-based private investment firm making long-term investments in high quality small businessesLocally-focused and collaborative, we partner with strong management teams to help businesses continue their success, enhance profitability, and drive scalable, sustainable growth

Plainview Capital LLC is a private investment firm based in the Philadelphia area that acquires and grows lower middle market businesses headquartered in the Eastern U.S. We invest the capital of our principals and a small group of private investors in high-potential companies that can benefit from our principals' diverse experiences as business operators, financial executives and strategic consultants. We are particularly interested in light manufacturing, consumer goods, business service and value-added distribution investment opportunities. We look for businesses with histories of sales…

KenKay Capital was formed to build upon the varied investment and operating experiences of its partners. Our purposeful approach to investing is for a 3-5 year period of time. The focus is on creating enduring, regional market-leading businesses.

Blue Ridge Growth Partners is an independent sponsor that invests in U.S. lower middle market companies. BRGP focuses on opportunities with established family and founder-owned companies with strong management teams and considerable operating history.

Makalu Capital is focused on investing in B2B technology and industrial companies that have the potential to achieve strong and sustained growth. We specialize in providing capital and strategic support to businesses that are looking to expand and scale their operations, and we have a strong track record of helping our portfolio companies reach their full potential.Our team has a deep understanding of the B2B sector and extensive experience working with companies in a wide range of industries. We are committed to partnering with management teams to develop and execute strategies that drive…

Kairos Capital is a Philadelphia based private investment firm acquiring and growing profitable businesses in the lower middle market. We work closely with owners and management teams to drive real results and value for all stakeholders. We like to invest in companies with competitive advantages where we can then lever our expertise to drive growth.

Alder Bridge Partners is a Delaware-based private investment firm making long-term investments in high quality small businesses. We believe small business investing requires a different approach than traditional private equity. Our objective is to help successful small businesses achieve greater scale and profitability, and to provide investors with access to attractive returns in an under-served market.We look for long standing companies with defensible value propositions. Our approach is to partner with strong management teams to help businesses continue their success, enhance…

Orono Group is a lower-market buyout fund that makes majority investments and provides a management transition. Orono Group was founded by Alex Ginsberg, an exited-searcher who completed a consolidation in a transportation services niche, closing eight acquisitions in 5 years to build a 500+ employee, 350 vehicle business across 5 states. Alex is an operator who has tremendous founder empathy and an ability to connect with operators on both a business and personal level. Orono's funding comes from a mix of personal capital and investors that Alex worked with closely on previous deals. Orono…

Earth & Environment is a private investment firm 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.Puneet and Amit have combined experience of more than 40 years as strategic business leaders to solve complex business problems while managing multi-functional global teams. Having worked across the globe (SEA, MEA, NA), we have long-term global operational experience.

MSI Capital Partners (“MSI”) is an operationally-oriented lower-middle market investment firm that makes control investments in North American based industrial businesses serving domestic and global markets. Founded by senior executives with extensive domestic and international leadership experience, we seek to invest in small to mid-sized manufacturing and industrial service related companies where our many decades of industry knowledge and expertise can be utilized to achieve higher-than-average returns.

Arro Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in and developing lower middle market businesses with strong growth potential and an entrepreneurial mindset. We are investors, operators, and former small business owners. We have a long-term investment horizon and a flexible approach to partnering with current owners and management teams to drive value-creation and ensure an enduring legacy for the business.

Gore Greek Holdings is a private investment firm that was founded to own and operate privately held businesses for the long term. We seek to partner with existing business owners that are passionate about preserving the legacy and foundation that they have spent years building, and we have the flexibility to support continued involvement in the business and succession planning as desired by our founders. With a holding company investing strategy, we partner with businesses to own and operate them for the long term – we do not have a defined investment horizon, we do not invest with an exit…