Axial @AxialCo
The trusted online platform for small business M&A. Done deals 👉 https://t.co/iqrdvCFR8G axial.com New York, NY Joined February 2010-
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The SMB M&A Pipeline 👉axial.net/forum/the-smb-…
3,047 deals came to market via Axial in Q1 2026. 🏭 Industrials led both volume and pursuit rate for the 3rd straight quarter. 🚚 Transportation up 20.65% YoY. 🛍️ Consumer Goods down 11.36%. Full breakdown in comments.
50 firms. One list. Our Top 50 Technology Investors & M&A Advisors of 2026 highlights the Axial members most active & sought after in tech M&A across the platform. See who made the cut 👇
Who’s Buying in the Lower Middle Market in 2026? Axial’s latest report breaks down the data behind today’s buyer landscape — who’s buying, what they’re targeting, and how behavior is shifting over time. Included in the report: 👥 The number of active Axial buyers 💰 Deal demand by EBITDA range & firm type 📈 Trends in new buyers joining the platform 📊 Average TEVs by firm type 🏆 Featured 2025 closed deals #MandA #PrivateCapital #DealFlow #BuyerTrends #BusinessAcquisitions
🔗 Read the annual Dead Deal Report: bit.ly/4bwuHZd
Why did deals die in 2025? Axial analyzed 75 executed LOIs that failed to close - here's what killed them: 🔍 25.3% - Non-QoE diligence issues 📊 21.3% - QoE EBITDA gaps 🔁 14.7% - Post-diligence renegotiation 🚪 13.3% - Seller withdrawal 💸 10.7% - Financing breakdowns #MandA #LOI #DueDiligence #LMM #DealData
Read the full breakdown 👉 axial.net/forum/the-winn…
🚀 New Winning LOI We’re breaking down the LOI for a tech company offering outsourced IT & cybersecurity services with $10M–$12M revenue & $750K–$1M EBITDA. 👇 💼 Deal Snapshot • Change of Control | $6M–$8M transaction value • 8.5x–9x EBITDA multiple • 79% cash, 10% rollover equity, 11% seller note • 88 days to executed LOI, 120 days to close • Private Equity buyer #MandA #LOI #TechDeals #Valuation
The latest Winning LOI features a GPS tracking services company that was acquired via the Axial platform by an individual accredited investor. LOI Terms $12M – $15M Purchase Price 4x – 4.5x TTM EBITDA 💰 90% Cash 📊 10% Earnout 🚫 Seller Note 🚫 Earnout
🎙️ New Episode: Masters in Small Business M&A Ep. #40 — Furniture Industry M&A with Bo Stump of Stump & Company. From domestic manufacturing ➡️ global sourcing ➡️ e-commerce, the furniture supply chain has transformed. Here’s how it impacts valuations, buyers & exits. 📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/u_rP9VmZd3s?si… #InvestmentBanking #MergersAndAcquisitions #Podcast #SMB #Dealmakers
The latest Winning LOI features a mobile health services company that was acquired via the Axial platform by a Search Fund. LOI terms: $12M – $15M Purchase Price 8x – 8.4x TTM EBITDA 💰 75% Cash 📝 25% Seller Note 🚫 Rollover Equity 🚫 Earnout #MandA #DealFlow #SearchFunds #HealthcareMAndA #LowerMiddleMarket #BusinessOwners
What makes an entrepreneur? #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessTransition #OwnerFirstApproach #TREPAdvisors #RelationshipDriven #Axial #entrepreneurs
🏆 Just Dropped: Top 25 Investment Banks on Axial Our Q2 League Table rankings are based on: ✅ Client quality ✅ Targeting effectiveness ✅ Buyside progression (NDA ➝ CIM) ✅ Deal outcomes (IOIs, LOIs, closed deals) 📈 See which 25 firms rose to the top in a record 3,359-deal quarter. #MergersAndAcquisitions #LMM #InvestmentBanking
Read the full breakdown here 👉 axial.net/forum/the-winn…
The latest Winning LOI features a landscaping business acquired as an add-on acquisition by a PE firm for its portco. LOI terms: 📈 $12M–$15M Purchase Price 📊 8.75x–9x TTM EBITDA 🕒 30-Day Exclusivity 💰 89% Cash / 11% Rollover Equity 🚫 No Seller Note 🚫 No Earnout
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