Deerwood Serves as Advisor to Axis Rental Solutions on Recap with InLight Capital and Forge Equity Partners

January 2026 – Houston, TX — Deerwood Advisors (“Deerwood”), a leading lower middle-market boutique investment banking and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Axis Rental Solutions (“Axis”) on its recapitalization with InLight Capital, LLC (“InLight”) and Forge Equity Partners (“Forge”).

Founded in 2016, Axis has grown into a trusted partner for contractors and project managers in the Gulf Coast region, delivering mission-critical rental solutions across infrastructure, energy, environmental, and other end markets in the Gulf Coast region. Forge’s investment provides significant resources to support Axis’s continued growth, geographic expansion, and service innovation.

“We are proud to have supported Axis in seeking out InLight and Forge to support the next stage of growth for the company,” said Jim Turner, Managing Partner at Deerwood Advisors. “The Axis team has built an exceptional platform, and we are confident with InLight and Forge as partners, the company will accelerate its growth through an expanded fleet, larger footprint and ultimately strategic acquisitions.”

The transaction highlights Deerwood’s expertise in the equipment rental and industrial services sectors and its commitment to helping founder and family-owned businesses achieve strong values and strategic outcomes.

About Axis Rental Solutions

Axis Rental Solutions, based in Houma, LA, is a leading provider of specialty rental equipment serving a diverse customer base across the Gulf Coast region.  Axis is led by industry veterans Travis Bergeron (CEO), Andy Dufrene (COO) and Cody Breaux (Partner).  For more information on Axis, visit www.axisrentalsolutions.com.

About InLight Capital 

InLight is a private investment firm based in Sugar Land, Texas. InLight’s permanent capital base allows us to pursue an objective of long duration compounded capital growth. InLight maintains flexibility and discretion of the amount, duration and objectives of its invested capital, allowing for efficient decision making and strategic alignment with all stakeholders. InLight invests across two primary verticals: private investments and real estate.

About Forge Equity Partners

Forge Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in and growing middle-market companies in partnership with management teams. Forge brings strategic, operational, and financial resources to support the long-term success of their partner companies.  For more information on forge, visit www.forge-equity.com.

About Deerwood Advisors

Deerwood Advisors is a boutique investment banking and advisory firm providing M&A advisory, capital raising, Buyside, Sellside and strategic advisory services to lower middle-market companies. Deerwood specializes in helping entrepreneurs, family owned businesses, and management teams navigate complex transactions to achieve their long-term goals. For more information, visit www.deerwoodadvisors.com.