Top Independent Sponsors in United States - Axial

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.

Torque Capital is a private equity firm that takes an operational approach to investing in lower middle market manufacturing, niche / enthusiast branded products and supply chain service companiesWe are “hands-on” and serve as corporate / business development resources to our portfolio companies as they look to grow and strengthen their operations and strategic positionWe invest in companies that are undergoing change or are at critical inflection points where there are identifiable strategic or operational opportunities on which Torque is uniquely positioned to executeWe utilize…

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…

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…

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.

Red River Equity is a private investment firm located in Dallas, Texas. Red River’s team has successfully invested and/or advised over 35 middle market companies spanning a diverse array of industries.Red River Equity assists management teams to build sustainable value in companies with a focused strategy in acquiring controlling positions in select, growing, middle market companies. The goal is to align incentives, motivate management, implement new corporate strategies, and mitigate downside risk.

SIG is an investment firm that has acquired 18 companies in the last 4 years. What makes SIG special is our team of highly qualified Operators we bring into our firm and place as CEO or GM in the companies we acquire. This allows ownership to transition out successfully within 30-45 days. SIG brings 90% to 100% cash to close. SIG is a high-probability-to-close-buyer. SIG is always committed to preserving the legacy, brand names, and existing employee pool of all of the companies we acquire. If you go to www.sigpartners.com/companies, you'll see 18 companies still operating under the…

The Resources to Close. The Support to Scale.Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based PennSpring is specifically engineered to assist companies that are not quite ready for institutional capital. Specifically, we specialize in elevating companies with EBITDA of $750,000 - $5 million to the next tier of $5 - $10 million and beyond - and thus positioned for an institutional audience. With a robust rolodex of ways to finance transactions, including direct investment, we can close quickly.Through this process we give company owners their desired measure of liquidity and, perhaps more importantly, "a second…

Confluence Healthcare Partners is a growth equity group focused exclusively on the healthcare services market with an emphasis on middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leading providers and companies in sectors of healthcare services where we can provide a combination of operational expertise and financial backing to accelerate growth. We help our partner companies expand into new geographies and service lines and grow through strategic collaboration and acquisitions. In many cases, we will be the transitional capital and partner that allows these companies to grow to such…

Willistown Capital is a Texas-based private investment firm started in 2014 to partner with, and to invest in small businesses. We operate as an independent sponsor with committed capital from a family office and high-net worth individuals. Our acquisitions strategy is focused on identifying high quality businesses and owners/management teams, where our capital, as well as resources and relationships, can have a direct and positive impact on the business, its employees and its customers. Our ownership period is indefinite although our focus is on businesses where we can help double revenue…

G&H Ventures, LLC is an investment firm founded in 2010 by Danny Guttman and Thomas Hardy, which focuses on investments in the financial services sector. G&H is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Our competitive advantages include our non-bureaucratic infrastructure, flexible decision making process, long-term investment horizon, ability to accommodate special needs of sellers and management teams, operational and transaction expertise, and opportunistic investment strategy.Our target investment size is $10 million-$50 million.

Polychrome is a holding company that acquires and partners with SMB enterprise software companies, with a focus on infrastructure, developer tools, cybersecurity and open source companies. We are a team of seasoned operators, who work closely with our portfolio companies to drive value for all stakeholders.Our target range are companies that are >$1M in ARR, bootstrapped or having raised little capital, are profitable and growing (>0%) and are based in NA or Europe. Polychrome can purchase anywhere from 51-80% of a company, presuming that the founder rolls their equity and works with…

Pinewell Capital is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based investment firm focused on investments in smaller, lower middle-market companies.We are not limited by sizes, industries, or geography - rather, our investments are driven by whether we can identify significant value-add potential. Our flexible investment structure allows us to build a creative platform for deal making based on the merits of each company, its investment thesis and broad market dynamics.We are hands-on investors, and we work very closely with our companies’ management teams to capitalize on strategic & growth opportunities as…

Bluejay Capital is an operationally-focused private investment firm specializing in Transportation and Logistics. Our expertise stems from being ex-industry operators who have founded, scaled and successfully exited T&L business prior to starting Bluejay. Since 2021, we have completed 5 platform and 5 add-on acquisitions, deploying ~$500 million of capital.

Metamora Growth Partners (Metamora) is an investment firm focused on buying and growing software and technology-enabled services companies. We are committed to: Closing transactions efficientlyPaying fair pricesHonoring the legacy of the owners we succeed through integrity and a commitment to taking care of existing customers and employees We differentiate with our deep experience and focus on healthcare-related services and software as well as our long-term time horizon and goal to be permanent owners of the businesses we acquire.  Our partnership:We are backed by >25 family offices…

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.

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.

Elvisridge Capital is an experienced investment firm seeking opportunities to acquire entrepreneur-led and privately owned companies for the purpose of driving growth and increasing revenues. Our preferred investment sectors include, but are not limited to, sportfishing and landscape products. Our target market includes companies with EBITDA of $200,000 to $3 million, and a sales volume of $1 to $10 million.  We invest when our experience and resources can generate profitability improvement and revenue growth. We approach transactions with personal attention to ensure companies continue…

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…

Hayden Creek Capital ("HCC") is a principal investment firm that focuses on investment opportunities in lower-middle market private companies. Our Principals have deep expertise in making growth equity and buyout investments principally in the Consumer Food and Beverage, Business Services and Distribution industries.HCC is not a typical private equity firm—we are not a fund. We take a flexible and creative approach to capital structures, having an extensive network of debt capital and institutional and family office equity capital providers.Our investing philosophy is grounded in…