Software may be eating the world,but legacy industries are still building it.
Software may be eating the world,but legacy industries are still building it.
About AXIA
Axia Growth Partners’ mission is to preserve and grow the legacy of U.S. small businesses. To guarantee success through the next generation, we will utilize our managerial expertise and knowledge, putting quality and excellence at the core of everything we do. We are committed to growing businesses by expanding employment opportunities, increase customer service levels to drive loyalty and satisfaction, collaborate with suppliers and industry actors, and contribute to the local community.
Who We Are
Experienced professionals with the necessary skills to execute an efficient and fair transaction which is mutually beneficial.
Operators who have grown businesses through strategic, commercial, operational, financial, technological, and people-related improvements.
Leaders who prioritize the well-being, development, and satisfaction of employees and customers.
Who You Are
A business owner who wishes to preserve the legacy of your hard work to a team that shares the same level of dedication.
Someone who acknowledges that purchase price is just one of many considerations during a sale.
A strong leader who cares about the future well-being and treatment of your employees, customers, and suppliers.
We Are Seeking Businesses That:
Have sustained revenues above $3 million and cash flows greater than $1 million through multiple years.
Demonstrate sustainable profitability, including through economic downturns and a diverse customer base.
Operate in niche markets with high level of specialization, staying power and growth prospects.
A trusted and customer-centric leader deeply embedded in their community, delivering exceptional service and impact.
A solid management team dedicated to the company’s success and eager to drive its future growth.
AXIA FOUNDERS & SUPPORT NETWORK
Matt McCabe
Co-Founder
Born and raised in smalltown Iowa, Matt has more than 15 years of global experience in Sales, Business Development, Project Management, and Management Consulting. His career began in the United Kingdom and Germany with Musco Lighting, a global-leading manufacturer of industrial lighting systems, serving as European Key Account Sales Manager and Business Development Director. Following business school, Matt was based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, then Miami, Florida, working for a Management Consulting firm. Matt designed and implemented solutions for complex strategic challenges across the supply chain for multiple Fortune 500 companies. He led teams on projects spanning four continents across the Facilities Management, Food & Beverage, Steel, Automotive, Technology and Financial Services sectors. From 2021 to 2024 Matt served as Director of US Operations. During this time, the firm tripled headcount and grew revenue 26% per year.
Matt holds an MBA from IESE Business School, BBA in International Business & Spanish Minor from Loyola University New Orleans and was a 4-year scholarship basketball player, a 2-time academic All-American Athlete, and was awarded ”Outstanding International Business Graduate.”
Stefan Zlatev
Co-Founder
Prior to co-founding Axia Growth Partners, Stefan built a broad foundation in both investing and operations. Over the span of
more than six years at Breakthrough Energy Ventures, he supported more than 20 early and growth-stage companies across various subsectors within manufacturing, electricity, transportation, buildings and agriculture. Prior to his investing experience, Stefan was at Rolls-Royce where he worked in engineering, manufacturing, operations and sales roles. At Rolls-Royce, Stefan delivered operational improvements across the company’s global supply chain and led engineering product teams across the nuclear and aerospace propulsion sectors in Europe and Asia. Stefan also held roles at Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants and was on the investment team at Volvo Cars Tech Fund.
Stefan holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, M.Phil. in Energy Technologies from the University of Cambridge and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering with Renewable Energy from The University of Edinburgh. He is also a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Our Support Network:
Experienced Executives with diverse functional and industry expertise.
Seasoned Advisors offering guidance through the transaction, transition, and operating phases.
Capital Providers including financial institutions and investors enabling execution of larger deals.