Top Independent Sponsors in United States - 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.

Verdian is not a private equity firm. Verdian seeks to invest its own capital, along with those of the family offices of some of the most sophisticated private equity investors in the world. We prefer to own our businesses over the long-term, either as public or private entities. Verdian leverages its extensive industry knowledge, operational expertise and flexible capital to ensure companies reach their full potential in the healthcare, government, industrial and other business service sectors. The Verdian team is led by Jim Lindstrom, a former Chairman, CEO and CFO and…

Overviewo  Cascata Capital, LLC (“Cascata”) is a Dallas, TX based alternative investment firm focused on private equity platform investments o  Funding is provided in partnership with leading Institutional Investors and family offices through special purpose entities created for each platformo  Principals and operating partners with over 50 years of combined financial and investment experience o  Ability to source and originate proprietary private equity funding opportunities with superior risk adjusted returns for our investment…

Fox Three Partners is an operationally-focused private investment firm that takes a long-term approach to acquiring, growing and taking an active investor role in established lower middle market businesses. We are industry agnostic, and geographically focused on companies East of the Mississippi, with a preference for the Mid-Atlantic / South-Atlantic region.

Clover Capital Partners is an investment firm focused primarily on the food and beverage industries. Our primary investment approach is the acquisition or control recapitalization of a food/beverage manufacturing, processing or distribution business - with a target size of $1mm to $5mm of EBITDA. Though Clover Growth Partners, we make minority, growth equity investments in emerging CPG brands. We will also look at carve-outs, turnarounds and minority deals in food and beverage related companies. We are industry focused and lifecycle/situationally agnostic.

American Working Capital is an investment firm seeking to partner with existingowners, management and employees for mutual long-term growth opportunitiesthrough equity and structured equity investments. We target investments inbusinesses with durable and compelling economic models where our relationships,structuring expertise and flexible capital provide enhanced opportunities toimprove business performance in investment returns. American Working Capital isa source of patient and flexible investment capital that can address ownershipsuccession and growth capital needs of healthy, mid-sized…

Watchtower’s principals pride themselves on being reasonable and flexible partners. We do not over-negotiate, we retain all personnel post-transaction, and we offer attractive career paths and compensation packages for employees. A large portion of employees at our portfolio companies have received increased compensation within the first 12 months of our ownership.Our primary objectives are to facilitate a desirable exit (full or partial) for the seller; foster an attractive career for employees; and leverage our capital, resources, and experience to drive our companies to the next level of…

Fairchild Capital PartnersFairchild Capital Partners, LLC is a Buffalo, NY-based private equity firm focused on investing in companies that operate in the middle-market and lower middle-market. Fairchild seeks to partner with companies typically generating revenues between $5 million and $75 million led by strong, entrepreneurial management teams, providing capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, family transitions, estate planning, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, and growth and expansion. Visit www.fairchildcapitalpartners.com for additional information.

Glass Lake Holdings partners with exceptional privately-held businesses. Having previously acquired, grown and exited two businesses (Richmond Alarm Company and RRS Medical), we have deep operational and investment backgrounds specifically focused on family and founder-owned businesses.

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.

At DeNovo Partners, we are stewards of great businesses. This is our passion and our singular pursuit. We do so through a steadfast commitment to partnership, patience, quality, and long-term planning.DeNovo Partner is vertical-agnostic but has particular strength in disrupting mature industries through innovation. We feel that technological advances particularly in data analytics, automation and predictive modeling create an innovation opportunity in any industry whereas they have universal application. Furthermore, the social-media-driven evolution of the consumer mindset and empowerment…

Crux Capital is the ideal partner for owners seeking liquidity, generational transition, capital for growth or recapitalization. The firm is committed to preserving the legacy of the companies we invest in, recognizing that people and culture are the key determinants of long-term success. In addition to providing capital, we leverage the expertise of our team and limited partner investors to support management teams in reaching their growth objectives. While we do not participate in the day-to-day management of our companies, we do serve as active advisers and provide additional resources to…

Civitas Growth Partners was founded on a core principle: unlocking potential - together. Civitas is the Latin word for “community”, and that is just what we are seeking to build. We view our involvement as a partnership, taking an active but respectful role in your business's journey.  Our ModelPartner with founder-led businesses with recurring revenue models to scale from $1M-$5M in ARR to $10M+ Flexible investment approach – open to minority or control positions based on the unique needs of the business Provide capital to fund growth initiatives (i.e. sales,…

Newport Harbor Group (“NHG”) is a private investment firm focused on acquiring small to medium-sized businesses where the owner is looking to transition out of their current role. Our goal is to build upon the strong foundation in-place and supplement it with further investment to grow the business while preserving the company’s legacy.

Regent Advisors Investments is a private equity firm focused on middle market industrial technology, healthcare services, and business services companies. Our experience as operating executives gives us a unique perspective and capability to create value partnering with middle market companies.We target control and non-control investments in middle market industrial technology, healthcare services and business services companies. We are flexible and accommodating regarding company size, recent financial performance and deal structure.Our goal is to do “good deals with good people.” Our…

Monument MicroCap Partners, LLC (MMP) is an independent private investment firm comprised of highly experienced and accomplished private equity and operational executives seeking to sponsor the acquisition of companies in the MicroCap Market, which we define as businesses having EBITDA of $1-5 million. Our focus is on businesses located in the United States and Canada.With offices in Indianapolis and Bloomfield Hills, we have one of the deepest and broadest investment teams in the U.S. and Canadian MicroCap private equity markets. Our partners have extensive experience and a successful track…

About UsLowe Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in and actively managing U.S. based companies in the lower-middle market. We believe in investing in quality, growth-oriented platforms and partnering with strong management teams to create long-term value both organically and through add-on acquisitions.​We tailor deal structuring to the seller’s and business’ needs and commit to an efficient and discrete diligence process to ensure minimal disruptions to daily operations. We look to transition the ownership of the business in a seamless and constructive…

Mehshah Capital is an independent sponsor primarily focused on healthcare services, digital health, healthcare IT, pharma services and business services investments. The firm was founded by a seasoned healthcare services investor with nearly a decade of healthcare investing experience and over an additional decade of healthcare investment banking experience.

Bearing Partners is an independent financial sponsor that invests in lower middle-market companies. We seek to invest in businesses $1M to $8M of EBITDA with a strong management team and the potential for significant growth. We prefer to partner with the management team or founder(s) in control investments in industries including consumer products and services, business services, oil & gas, technology, industrial & manufacturing, etc. We have a low leverage approach in structuring transactions and no required hold period which allows for flexibility for each specific situation.

Rise Run Capital (“Rise Run”) is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm which invests capital in middle market companies with the following characteristics:Trailing EBITDA of $2 to $10 millionStrong management teamProfitable operationsAttractive and defensible market positionMinimal customer and supplier concentrationsRise Run focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, distribution and logistics, and service companies.