Peter Lehrman
Founder and CEO of Axial, a leading deal origination and deal marketing platform focused on the U.S. lower-middle-market M&A space, known for publishing the independent sponsor report and ranking.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 1h 8min
Axial’s Lessons From 10,000 Lower-Middle Market Deals
Peter Lehrman, Founder and CEO of Axial, shares his insights from overseeing 10,000 attempted deals in the lower-middle-market M&A arena. He emphasizes the success of independent sponsors, highlighting their need for disciplined entry valuations to generate profitable returns. Peter reveals that most deals close below 7x EBITDA and discusses the importance of strategic partnerships with private equity. He also advises on differentiation through responsiveness and sector specialization, while stressing the value of quality content in building authority.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 24min
Peter Lehrman, Founder & CEO of Axial, The Largest Online Marketplace to Buy & Sell SMBs
The podcast discusses the founder of Axial, a platform for M&A transactions, challenges in sourcing lower middle market deals, revenue model evolution, technical due diligence importance, and navigating the transition to a transaction-based model.
