Top Private Equity Firms - Axial

Based in St. Louis, MO, Forsyth Capital Investors is an investment firm focused on investing in and partnering with small- to middle-market businesses through our "hybrid" equity investment approach. Our distinctive model is one that is under-utilized in the private equity sector, offering a balanced blend of prudent private equity fundamentals and significant operational expertise made possible by our strategic relationship with Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc., a diversified capital equipment manufacturer. Because of our unique relationship with an active operating company, Forsyth Capital…

The Crest Group is a private equity investment firm that focuses on the development of property for industrial, commercial, retail and residential uses. We also provide growth capital for businesses interested in seeking management expertise and funding to grow their companies. We are always searching for opportunities and welcome those who feel that our expertise and guidance can assist their company.

Virtù Equity is a private equity group investing in Small Cap companies which demonstrate a disruptive potential when exposed to Innovation and to Effective Management. Our hands-on approach using creativity and flexibility enable us to be the best at what we do. The focus is on North American companies with worldwide presence or with potential for international expansion, especially to China. We invest in solid brands with the objective of further expansion into new categories, new channels, and into inorganic growth.

Michigan Capital Advisors provides a deep industry expertise, thorough operational focus, and an unwavering commitment to transparency with every company we interact with.MCA Professionals combine deep, hands on expertise in managing companies with an extensive background in M&A. Our Investment Team works closely with our Senior Advisors to ensure each deal is analyzed in its entirety.MCA is focused on companies within the automotive and transportation-related industries. MCA's leadership team has more than 60 years of combined industry expertise. The industry knowledge and customer…

Acasta Capital is a boutique merchant bank and advisory firm formed to bring together individuals with unique experiences and track records to create greater value for clients and partners based on inventive and do-able ideas. Being free of the conflicts and limitations too common in the advisory sector, our business model is founded on the principle of aligned interests with clients and partners. We provide advice on transformational change, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructurings, capital structure, investor activism and strategy.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITYDelCam Holdings’ second private equity fund will build upon the success of Fund I. Our investment framework will seek value through the identification and acquisition of New England-based manufacturing and industrial businesses with consistent operating income at attractive multiples. MANAGEMENT TEAMDelCam Holdings’ partners will lead the strategic direction of the portfolio companies and participate on the leadership teams alongside operational management.  TRACK RECORDSince DelCam Fund I’s inception in November 2020, it has acquired three…

Exeter Street Capital Partners ("Exeter") is the private equity affiliate of Patriot Capital (20-year old mezzanine fund; $1+ billion deployed). Exeter invests in promising lower middle market businesses ($3-7M of EBITDA).Exeter makes control and structured equity investments in promising lower middle market businesses within our Focus Sectors (Business/Consumer Services, Industrial Growth/Tech., Healthcare Services) across North America. We form close partnerships with the existing management of growing businesses where our capital, operating resources, financial expertise and strategic…

We are entrepreneurial investors who eschew the traditional investment approach in search of opportunity in the small and medium enterprise (SME) landscape. We believe in bringing professional management, new incentive structures, and cutting edge technology to mature businesses and industries.

Spindletop Capital is a growth capital investment firm focused on providing expansion capital for commercial stage healthcare companies. Based in Austin, Spindletop is managed by an unrivaled team of investment professionals and advisors with deep operating, technical, and transactional experience. Spindletop Capital invests nationally where it can leverage the organization’s deep experience, broad network and proprietary access to Texas resources to create incremental value for management teams and financing syndicates across all sectors of healthcare including medical devices,…

Sopris Capital was established in 2002 as a vehicle to invest the capital of Andrew Paul and other partners in exceptional growth companies. Sopris is not a fund in a traditional sense and therefore maintains the flexibility to invest in a wider range of industry groups, company sizes and stages, and types of securities.Investment Criteria Sopris Capital invests opportunistically in small, emerging companies. We generally invest between $1 million and $5 million in the equity of companies that have proven products, market acceptance and a management team that can capitalize on the…

Founded in 2004, Wheelock Partners is an operator-led private investment firm created to acquire, manage and grow existing New England manufacturing and service businesses. Wheelock is focused on acquiring businesses in a wide range of industries with revenues ranging from $5-50m. We typically take over the day-to-day operations of the acquired business so we prefer businesses with owners nearing retirement.

Takoda Group is a private investment firm that specializes in the acquisition of leading middle market companies . Our primary focus is on profitable companies with revenues from $5 to $100 million and the potential for growth, both organic and through acquisitions. We are focused on making investments in the following industries: consumer products and services, niche manufacturing, and business services. The team at Takoda Group is committed to providing the resources necessary to make great companies even better. Takoda is comprised of business managers with over 40 years of business…

NewCastle Partners LLC is a Greenwich, Connecticut based private equity firm. NewCastle Partners seeks to acquire lower middle market companies with a transaction value of $15.0 - $40.0 million; a market historically underserved by experienced equity groups. NewCastle's principals have invested in over 45 middle market companies since 1985. Primary focus is manufacturing and specialty distribution businesses. Typical investments include private company recapitalizations, corporate divestitures and consolidations in a wide range of industry sectors. NewCastle invests in/acquires controlling…

Foundry Capital, LLC is a private equity group that seeks to acquire controlling interests in businesses with $500,000 to $5,000,000 of EBITDA and attractive market and operating characteristics.

Laidlaw & Company is a full-service investment banking and brokerage firmoffering personalized investment advice and skillful execution to private and public institutions,as well as high net worth individual investors.

B.I.G. Capital LLC is a private equity firm focused on acquiring companies in the software and energy sectors. We have a long-term investment strategy and seek to use our experience and expertise to promote positive and sustainable growth for our portfolio companies. We move quickly when a compelling company comes to our attention.Due diligence will be performed efficiently and thoroughly. The detailed process will include an assessment of management skills, industry and market research as needed, customer interviews, detailed technology assessment, review of financial projections and…

Knox Lane is a growth-oriented investment firm focused on partnering with founder- and family-owned businesses in the Services and Consumer sectors.Formed by a team of investors and operators, Knox Lane’s professionals have a long history of working together, an investor-operator mindset, and and a passion for partnering with companies to accelerate growth.We look forward to introducing ourselves and seeing how we can help.

Founded in 2007, Origin Investments is a real estate investment firm that acquires office and multifamily properties in eight fast-growing markets: Austin, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston and Raleigh. With offices in Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas and Denver, Origin has regional teams in and around each of its target markets, which gives the firm a competitive advantage in sourcing and managing portfolio investments. Origin has a half-billion dollars in assets under management and has outperformed pro forma on 96% of acquisitions, leading to a 90% investor retention rate.

Alterna Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in South Florida focused on making control and non-control investments in lower middle market U.S. companies. The firm seeks stable, established companies and backs strong management teams that are poised for growth.

J.H. Whitney, established in 1946 by the industrialist and philanthropist, John Hay “Jock” Whitney, was one of the first U.S. private equity firms and is often credited with pioneering the development of the private equity industry. Today, J.H. Whitney is a leader in the private equity industry, having invested in over 400 companies since formation and currently manages approximately $1.0 billion in private capital. J.H. Whitney remains privately owned by its investing professionals and our main activity is to provide private equity capital to small and middle market companies with strong…