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Top United States Independent Sponsors

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United States Independent Sponsors

1,970

Active Firms

34,102

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 46%
Healthcare 10%
Technology 10%
Business Services 10%
Consumer Goods 7%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Deal-By-Deal Financing | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

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Zion Peak Partners

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Zion Peak is an independent sponsor firm seeking to acquire a profitable, customer-obsessed services business with minimum $2M+ EBITDA. We bring deep operational expertise, long-term capital, and a founder-friendly approach to help great companies reach their next peak. We’re hands-on, values-driven, and committed to lasting success.

Recent Transactions

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TP Booker

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TP Booker is an Independent Sponsor. We target founder/entrepreneur owned and led companies in the US and Canada, with EBITDA ranging from $2M-$6M, with up to $30M in revenue, and up to $30M in Enterprise Value. We are primarily interested in low tech, high cash flow and well managed companies that fall into either of these categories: industrial services/product, manufacturing, business services, transportation/logistics, and construction.

Recent Transactions

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Virmos Capital

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Daniel is currently a private equity investor. Prior to this, he was an investor at Banyan Ridge Capital Management. Before Banyan, he was at Hidden Harbor Capital Partners and Atlantic Street Capital, both lower middle market private equity firms. Daniel started his career in investment banking where he worked on mergers and acquisitions and financings across the consumer & retail, industrials, and media & telecommunications sectors.

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Manolin Investment Group

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Manolin Investment Group combines the perspective and experience of an operator with the execution capabilities of an experienced financial buyer. Our Approach:Long-term business buildersWe look for platform opportunities with the intention to compound earnings over 5-10 years or longer. Quality takes time.Flexible capitalWe raise capital separately for each situation and customize the cap stack around the needs and goals of the business.Partnership drivenPartnership is our core value. We look for strong operators that want to stay involved and grow the business together.Hands-on and…

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Pareto & Company

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Pareto & Company is an independent sponsor specializing in identifying and investing in niche opportunities within the lower-middle-market. The firm focuses on acquiring profitable businesses with EBITDA ranging from $3 million to $15 million, particularly in fragmented industries such as Business Services, B2B Products, and Niche Manufacturing. Pareto & Company also leverages its extensive network of industry leaders and financial expertise to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies. Since its founding in 2016, the firm has demonstrated a successful track record by building…

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Catskill Partners

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We are Operators First, with deep private equity fluency. We invest in lower-middle-market industrial businesses that possess a technical edge. The Catskill approach is built around a simple belief: Accelerating revenue, optimizing supply chains, and operational execution, not financial leverage, drive repeatable outcomes.Our team brings decades of hands-on leadership across hyperscale and data center infrastructure markets. This enables us to underwrite operational realities, diligence engineering risks, and execute post-close value-creation initiatives with speed and conviction.Focus…

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Stellarum Ventures

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We are focused on acquiring a high-quality business that aligns with our investment philosophy to achieve our goals. The goal is to find, acquire, and run an attractive company or companies that significantly beats market returns over the next 5-10 years. We are selective bidders looking for the right fit above all else. Stellarum Ventures is led by Michael Bruce, who is a business leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and proven track record of success in both commercial and operational roles. He has a strong track record of success in durable and consumable good industries. 

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Jordan Garner

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Jordan Garner brings deep experience across a wide range of industries, with a particular appreciation for those with stable customer bases, recurring revenue, and opportunities in fragmented markets. We focus on companies with $1–20 million in EBITDA, and we’re especially drawn to scalable models such as “buy and build” strategies, often involving multi-unit or multi-location operations in the services and consumer goods sectors.We have strong relationships with family offices and mezzanine funds to creatively structure deals, and our permanent capital base gives us the flexibility…

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Pathfinder Capital Group

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Pathfinder Capital Group is a private investment firm making control investments in founder-led businesses and multifamily real estate across the lower middle market, deploying permanent capital with a flexible mandate and no fund timeline.

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Metamorph Investors LLC

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Metamorph Investors LLC (“Metamorph”) is an operations-led private investment firm with offices in Miami, London and Dubai, investing across the U.S., Europe and the UAE. We focus exclusively on the underserved lower-middle market, where financial engineering is not enough, and value is created through operational transformation. The firm’s growth-minded approach allows it to help founders and management teams scale their businesses with the tools and expertise typically not found in this segment of the market. Our founders came together not to continue the traditional private equity…

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Veltrix Capital

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Veltrix Capital is an independent sponsor pursuing control acquisitions of profitable, founder-owned service businesses in the lower middle market. I bring direct operating experience — I founded and scaled a multi-unit franchise business from startup to 10 locations before a successful exit — combined with 15+ years as a corporate attorney specializing in M&A, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. My focus is on businesses with strong fundamentals and owner-dependency that can benefit from operational discipline (EOS/systems implementation) rather than a specific industry…

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Conor Cook

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Conor Cook is an independent sponsor based in Los Angeles, CA. Conor previously was an investment professional at the Riverside Company, a $15 billion middle market private equity fund, where he focused on finding and executing new deals. Prior to Riverside, Conor spent 4 years in the Private Equity Services Group at Alvarez and Marsal, where he focused on turnarounds for private equity portfolio companies. Conor holds a BA from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

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Cape One Partners

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Cape One Partners is a long-hold investment firm focused on partnering with founder-owned companies in the lower middle market. We acquire high-quality software and services businesses and commit to being a patient and supportive partner to management teams that want to build long-term winners.

Recent Transactions

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Prisma Capital

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Prisma Capital is a private investment firm that specializes in the acquisition and active management of middle-market companies.We focus on companies in growth sectors that offer strong revenues and predictable cash flow generation.We partner with proven management teams with successful track records who can lever our finance, business, and investing expertise to create value for their companies.

Recent Transactions

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Willowbridge Group

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Family office with 20+ years operating and investing experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, and business services. We partner with operators, provide flexible capital across the stack, and hold for the long term.

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HIDDEN VIEW CAPITAL

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Hidden View Capital is a private investment firm that specializes in partnering with family and founder-owned businesses, which are considered the backbone of the economy. The firm is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and management teams to unlock hidden value and create enduring businesses. With a strategic focus on sectors where they can add significant value, Hidden View Capital aims to foster growth and sustainability in its investments.

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Alder Bridge Partners, LLC

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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…

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Rivas Enterprises

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I’m an operator with experience driving commercial performance, integration-related efficiencies, and organizational improvement inside scaled businesses. My background is in leading brand, go-to-market, and cross-functional execution across complex organizations, with responsibility for building internal capabilities, improving operating processes, and driving measurable growth outcomes. Earlier in my career, I founded and later sold a small agency, which gave me practical entrepreneurial experience and reinforced my interest in ownership and value creation.At James Hardie, in a role that…

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Contour Point Capital

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Contour Point Capital, LLC (“CPC”) was formed in 2025 to invest in middle market companies primarily in industries where the principals and operating partners have extensive knowledge and experience. We have a proven record of building stronger and more operationally efficient businesses. Our goal is to be an involved and value-added investor and strategic partner to the management teams and other stakeholders of our portfolio companies.  CPC was founded by Andrew Mueller, who has 15+ years of experience as a private equity investor. Previously he was a senior…

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IQ- G Partners LLC

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Q- G Partners is a holding company that retains partnership positions in companies ranging from Logistics to asset management. IQ-G Partners was founded by Charles S. Lazar, who became the firm's Chairman. Charles was most recently a Managing Director at Wilshire Consulting International, heading up the push with institutional clients in markets outside the US domestic market. Wilshire is a diversified global financial services firm that serves in excess of 500 organizations in more than 20 countries, with combined assets under advisory exceeding $7 trillion (as of 12/31/10 based on data…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Independent Sponsors in this directory ordered?

Firms in the United States Independent Sponsors directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

What information is included in each Independent Sponsor profile?

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

What company sizes are most common for United States Independent Sponsors?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for United States Independent Sponsors is $3M-$15M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$3M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

How important is location when evaluating Independent Sponsors?

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in United States may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.

Do all Independent Sponsors in this directory operate exclusively in United States?

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Independent Sponsors based in United States are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the United States market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

How do I compare Independent Sponsors in United States?

When comparing Independent Sponsors in United States, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 1,970 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with United States Independent Sponsors?

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the United States Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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