Top Independent Sponsors in Wisconsin - Axial

Borgman Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring successful, privately-held, lower-middle market businesses that are poised for growth. With a track record of successful acquisitions of both broadly marketed and off-market companies, we are ready to explore deals in a fair, flexible, and creative manner.

Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…

Preserve and grow the legacy of the sellerDeliver greater returns through long-term holds of value acquisitions in WisconsinAchieve greater impact on all stakeholders: communities, employees, customers & owners

Mansur Bay Partners, LLC 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. 

Markin Capital LLC is a private investment firm with a long-term, partnership approach to growing great companies in Wisconsin and Illinois.At Markin Capital, we love everything about small and medium-sized businesses – the stories, the people, the challenges, and most importantly the opportunities. We are a unique private investment firm. We have no time constraints with our investments and aren't required to put money to work. We removed these constraints to create a firm that is more nimble and flexible to the objectives of business owners, and has one goal:​Preserve your legacy and…

Fox River Capital is a dedicated group of experienced Wisconsin-based investors and business owners who are intentionally focused on Wisconsin. We use our combined investing and business operating experiences to promote strategic opportunities for those looking to diversify portfolios or take on new business roles. We’re passionate about driving change and growth in area businesses while providing long lasting value for customers, employees, and communities at large.

7 Lakes Partners is a local investing group dedicated to purchasing manufacturing, distribution, and service-based businesses located in the upper Midwest. Our approach is local, long term, and hinges on positive long-term relationships. We have a specific interenst in engineering / technical manufacturing and distrubution companies.

Hiawatha is a private investment firm seeking acquisitions in tech-enabled business services. We are a partner of Driscoll Holdings. Our geographic focus is the central United States.