Axia Partners

Axia Partners is a private equity investment firm founded in 2003 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Lowell. Through its investment arm, Axia Capital, the firm focuses on acquiring divisions of larger companies that no longer align with their parent company's core strategy, as well as owner-managed and entrepreneurial companies that seek growth or liquidity. Axia Capital specializes in buyouts and recapitalizations primarily in the technology sector, particularly in industrial and laboratory automation, robotics, enterprise software, sensors, and industrial capital equipment. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $5 million in companies with enterprise values of $3 million to $30 million and revenues between $3 million and $50 million, often taking on operational roles within its portfolio companies. Additionally, Axia Partners provides financial advisory services through Axia Advisors, assisting clients in developing financial strategies and offering support with mergers, acquisitions, and equity financing.

Peter A. Hunter

Managing Director

Jim Pelusi

Managing Director

5 past transactions

Seque Manufacturing Services

Acquisition in 2008
Segue Manufacturing Services, LLC is a contract manufacturing and engineering company that specializes in providing services to original equipment manufacturers in various sectors. Founded in 1991 and based in Lowell, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Xiamen, China, the company offers a range of products, including harness and cable assemblies, medical cable assemblies, waterproof cable connectors, electro-mechanical assemblies, custom control panels, power distribution boxes, and battery pack assemblies. In addition to manufacturing, Segue provides contract engineering services, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and domestic stocking solutions. Its diverse client base includes industries such as medical devices, life sciences, robotics, automation, military and defense, clean energy, and test and measurement equipment. Segue Manufacturing Services was previously known as Cable Designs and Manufacturing Corp. and changed its name in December 2007.

Fiberoptic Components

Acquisition in 2006
Fiberoptic Components, LLC specializes in the design and manufacture of custom fiber optic cables and assemblies, serving original equipment manufacturers across various sectors including industrial, analytical, and medical markets both domestically and internationally. The company offers a diverse range of products, including bifurcated and trifurcated cables made from standard or custom materials, along with fiber optic light guides and probes. Key features of their offerings include borosilicate, plastic, and quartz fibers, along with various sheathing options and specialized connectors. The company's products cater to a wide array of applications, such as motion sensing, industrial automation, and medical devices, including surgical instruments and imaging systems. Established in 1989 and located in Sterling, Massachusetts, Fiberoptic Components also provides engineering and fabrication services, ensuring tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of its clients.

Network Vision

Venture Round in 2006
Network Vision, Inc. specializes in designing and developing industrial Ethernet solutions tailored for sectors such as industrial automation, transportation, security and surveillance, and building automation. Its product offerings include IntraVUE, a software tool that facilitates early fault detection and disaster recovery, IntraVUE Lite for monitoring and alarm management in control networks, and Auto-IP, which automatically assigns fixed IP addresses to replacement equipment. The company also provides portable test tools, embedded applications, and server-based monitoring solutions. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Network Vision distributes its products across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. It operates as a subsidiary of Panduit Corp, focusing on innovation and responsiveness to meet the demands of the automation industry.

Innovative Pressure Technologies

Acquisition in 2006
Innovative Pressure Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of high-precision industrial valves and fluid control devices. The company focuses on providing reliable components tailored for both original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and end-user applications. In addition to its core products, Innovative Pressure Technologies offers machining and engineering support services to fulfill the specific requirements of engineered technologies, ensuring that clients receive customized solutions that meet their operational needs.

Hydroid

Venture Round in 2005
Hydroid, Inc. is a manufacturer of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) based in Pocasset, Massachusetts. Founded in 2001, the company designs and produces advanced marine robotic systems, including its well-known REMUS vehicles, which serve a variety of applications in marine research, commercial endeavors, and defense. Hydroid provides a comprehensive range of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), catering to needs from small to extra-large classes. In addition to manufacturing, the company offers on-site training, system commissioning, and ongoing support services, ensuring effective operation for both military and commercial clients. Hydroid is a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime AS and is part of Huntington Ingalls Industries, enhancing its capabilities in the marine robotics sector.
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