Axial

Axial charges buyers an annual subscription fee ($12,000–$24,000) for access to deal flow and sellers a success fee (1%–3% of enterprise value) upon closing a transaction.

In 2022, Axial was acquired by Abry Partners, a private equity firm with $7B in assets under management, per the firm's official communications.

Axial focuses on the lower middle market, typically targeting businesses with EBITDA between $2M and $20M. The platform serves a broad range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, business services, technology, and healthcare.

No. Axial operates as a technology platform matching sellers with buyers and does not deploy capital or hold investments. It functions as an intermediary, similar to an online exchange for M&A, rather than a principal investor.

Buyers must apply for membership and are vetted through a process that confirms their identity, professional background, ability to execute transactions, and intention to pay subscription fees. This creates a curated, quality-controlled pool of acquirers.

The majority of Axial's deal flow originates from North America, particularly the United States. However, the platform has expanded to include select European markets, with buyers from the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Nordic region.

Yes. Family offices, high-net-worth individuals, search funds, and strategic acquirers are among those who subscribe to Axial, provided they meet the vetting criteria.