COLUMBIA, SC (July 18, 2025) — Apogee Equity Partners, a leading M&A advisory firm serving the lower middle market, has been named one of Axial’s Top 50 Lower Middle Market Industrials Investors & M&A Advisors for 2025. The annual list recognizes the most active and sought-after firms executing transactions in the industrials sector across Axial’s national platform.
Apogee earned recognition on the sell-side of the list for its work representing business owners in the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and other specialty contracting industries. With offices in Columbia, SC, Fort Collins, CO, and Goshen, KY, Apogee focuses on service businesses in the lower middle market. It has built a strong track record of delivering exceptional results for owners looking to sell their company.
“This recognition reflects the hard work of our team and the trust business owners place in us during one of the most important financial decisions of their lives,” said David Yezbak, President of Apogee Equity Partners. “We’re proud to serve the essential trades and help our clients realize the full value of what they’ve built.”
Axial’s Top 50 list is based on a range of performance factors, including client engagement, buyer reach, deal volume, and reputation within the platform’s network of private equity firms, independent sponsors, and strategic acquirers. Of the firms recognized, 25 were investment groups on the buy-side and 25 were advisory firms on the sell-side.
The full list of honorees is available here: Axial’s 2025 Top 50 List
About Apogee Equity Partners
Apogee Equity Partners is a boutique M&A advisory firm dedicated to helping business owners sell their companies for the maximum market price. With decades of experience assisting clients across the country, Apogee provides comprehensive guidance and support throughout the transaction process. The firm’s main office is in Columbia, South Carolina, with additional offices in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Goshen, Kentucky. Apogee’s team of experienced M&A professionals brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight into every engagement, ensuring clients receive the highest level of service.
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