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The industrial sector, spanning manufacturing, construction, logistics, and specialized services, is a cornerstone of the global economy and a prime focus for private equity, venture capital, investment banking, and corporate development teams. Industrials transform raw materials into finished goods and infrastructure, underpinning economic growth and providing steady streams of acquisition and investment opportunities. In the U.S. alone, manufacturing generated $2.90 trillion in economic output in Q1 2025, accounting for 9.7% of GDP, with every $1 spent creating $2.64 in broader economic impact.
Dakota Marketplace’s portfolio company dataset features over 19,000 sponsor-backed industrial companies, within a growing database of more than 117,000 total portfolio companies. These companies span activities from professional and commercial services to heavy machinery, aerospace, and transportation.
|
Industry |
Company Count |
|
Professional Services |
6,328 |
|
Commercial Services & Supplies |
3,395 |
|
Machinery |
2,532 |
|
Construction & Engineering |
1,923 |
|
Air Freight & Logistics |
1,558 |
|
Aerospace & Defense |
1,272 |
|
Building Products |
845 |
|
Trading Companies & Distributors |
642 |
|
Electrical Equipment |
343 |
|
Ground Transportation |
314 |
|
Marine Transportation |
234 |
|
Transportation Infrastructure |
219 |
|
Passenger Airlines |
151 |
|
Industrial Conglomerates |
38 |
Together these industries highlight the breadth of Dakota’s Industrials coverage, from consulting and outsourcing providers to capital equipment manufacturers, infrastructure contractors, and logistics operators.
Within each industry lies a mosaic of specialized sub‑industries. Dakota Marketplace categorises companies into more granular buckets to help investors target niches.
|
Sub-Industry |
Company Count |
|
Defense Aerospace Systems |
1,272 |
|
Factory Machinery Providers |
2,014 |
|
Construction Planning Services |
1,923 |
|
Oilfield Logistics Companies |
962 |
|
Packaging Product Manufacturers |
539 |
|
Excavation & Earthmoving Equipment |
421 |
|
Scheduled Airline Operators |
151 |
|
Passenger Rail Operators |
92 |
|
Toll Roads & Rail Assets |
68 |
|
Industrial Packaging Materials |
235 |
|
Construction Fixtures Producers |
845 |
|
Construction Supplies |
451 |
|
Test & Measurement Equipment |
359 |
|
Heavy Power Equipment Producers |
28 |
|
Farm Equipment Producers |
97 |
|
Auto Parts Manufacturing |
688 |
|
Auto Manufacturing Companies |
147 |
|
Industrial Gas Manufacturing |
20 |
|
Multi‑sector Industrial Firms |
38 |
Beyond sub-industries, Dakota Marketplace also offers 50,000+ segments, highly specific descriptions of what each company does and all keyword-searchable. This added layer of granularity makes it easy to pinpoint exactly the type of company you’re targeting within industrials.
These figures show that machinery providers, construction service firms, and logistics companies account for a large share of activity in our Industrials universe, while aerospace, packaging, and specialized manufacturing niches offer targeted investment opportunities.
The industrial sector is deeply connected to infrastructure, logistics, and specialized services. Machinery, construction, and building products companies provide the physical capital for growth, while freight, transportation, and logistics firms enable goods to move efficiently across domestic and global markets. The prevalence of professional and commercial services, from testing and certification to staffing and maintenance, reflects the growing trend toward outsourcing and specialization. With sub-industries ranging from packaging and oilfield logistics to aerospace and defense, Industrials touch nearly every aspect of the economy and offer opportunities across the risk–return spectrum. Long-term drivers such as population growth, infrastructure investment, and the energy transition continue to make the sector both resilient and attractive for sourcing and tracking deals.
Dakota Marketplace was built by investment professionals for investment professionals. Our Industrials dataset, encompassing over 19,000 sponsor-backed portfolio companies across manufacturing, services, and logistics, is part of Dakota Marketplace’s growing database of more than 117,000 total portfolio companies, giving users a comprehensive view of the sector and full landscape.
→ Target precisely: Filter industrial portfolio companies by sector, sub-sector, geography, revenue, and ownership.
→ Know the players: See who owns them today, their investment history, and the key decision-makers to contact.
→ Spot opportunities: Track competitor portfolios and identify new entrants in niche industrial segments.
→ Act faster: Streamline due diligence with integrated notes, lists, and collaboration tools.
Because the data is continuously updated, you can identify new opportunities and track competitors’ portfolios with confidence.
As the industrial sector continues to evolve, being able to quickly map the landscape is a distinct advantage. By leveraging Dakota Marketplace’s healthcare dataset you can:
Explore Dakota Marketplace’s industrial sector and see how it can accelerate your deal sourcing, book a demo!
Written By: Gui Costin, Founder, CEO
Gui Costin is the Founder and CEO of Dakota.
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