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FOCUS Investment Banking

4 Closed Deals via Axial 188 Total Closed Deals

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With more than three decades of experience, FOCUS Investment Banking is a trusted name in M&A advisory services with a nationwide footprint and a global reach. Headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, FOCUS also has corporate offices in Atlanta and the Los Angeles metro area. Its team of 35+ senior bankers is supported by more than a dozen analysts, senior advisors and support staff. Each FOCUS banker maintains a core practice in one of the 12 industry verticals comprising the firm’s current areas of specialization, keeping FOCUS abreast of developments in today’s rapidly…

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• Jun 2026 Advised Dirty Mids in its sale to Optimal Investment Group + Wayfinder Capital Partners
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Verigent in its sale to Allied Resources Group (“ARG”)
• May 2025 Advised FootingFirst LLC in its sale to Morton Buildings, Inc.

SDR Ventures

3 Closed Deals via Axial 91 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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SDR Ventures is a Denver-based investment banking firm serving private business owners in the lower middle market, including companies with values up to $300 million. The SDR Ventures approach of THINKING LIKE OWNERS helps businesses maximize their value. Whether owners are looking to sell a business, buy a business or raise debt or equity, SDR is committed to helping them succeed. Our core services include: • M&A Transaction Advisory – Buy Side and Sell Side • Private Capital Formation – Debt and Equity • Strategic Advisory/Consulting Investment banking and securities are offered…

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• Jun 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Madison Street Capital

3 Closed Deals via Axial 67 Total Closed Deals

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Madison Street Capital is an international investment banking firm dedicated to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism – provides corporate financial advisory services, mergers and acquisitions expertise, valuation services, and financial opinions to publicly and privately held businesses through our offices in North America, Asia, and Africa. Our professionals draw on specialized expertise in partnering with middle-market firms in all industry verticals and niche markets to achieve an optimal outcome through a variety of transactions. Madison Street Capital's professionals…

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• Apr 2026 Advised TID Inc. in its sale to EIS Operating Enterprises LLC
• Sep 2025 Advised Pittsburgh Electrical Insulation in its sale to EIS, Inc.
• Aug 2025 Advised American Anchor Bolt Mfg. in its sale to Salt Creek Capital
• Aug 2025 Advised SBS Precision Sheet Metal, LLC. in its sale to Appian Way Capital Partners, LLC.

Auctus Capital Partners

3 Closed Deals via Axial 64 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Auctus Capital Partners is a multi-faceted investment bank specializing in merger & acquisition advisory, institutional private placements of debt and equity capital, financial restructuring, valuation, and strategic consulting. With best-in-class access to strategic and financial buyers, as well as global capital providers, our bankers identify opportunities and navigate challenges with a local understanding on a global scale.

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• Dec 2025 Assisted Puzzle Healthcare in securing debt financing from HCAP
• Aug 2025 Advised Engage CX on an investment from PNC
• Apr 2025 Advised United Transportation LLC in its sale to Graxon Logistics LLC
• Feb 2025 Assisted Sempera Organics in securing debt financing from Newtek Bank

Evangeline Securities

3 Closed Deals via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals

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Evangeline Securities provides investment banking services to lower middle market companies across a broad spectrum of industries. With offices in Lafayette and New Orleans, LA, the firm offers corporate finance, securities placement, M&A and restructuring expertise. Evangeline professionals bring their collective decades of experience to each assignment, having raised institutional capital and performed advisory services for deal sizes ranging from $20 million to over $200 million.Evangeline Securities was formed by a group of top tier Wall Street professionals with the singular goal of…

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• Jun 2025 Advised “Lift-Off” Pipe Supports in its sale to Delta Machine & Ironworks
• Nov 2023 Advised Longbranch Retreat and Recovery Centery in its sale to Abacus Investments
• Mar 2023 Advised KnowledgeVine in its sale to Alliant Insurance Services
• Dec 2021 Advised The Gauge House in its sale to Marigny Investments LLC

MidCap Advisors

2 Closed Deals via Axial 89 Total Closed Deals

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MidCap Advisors, a middle market investment bank headquartered in New York, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, capital raises, ownership transition planning, business valuations, and negotiation support services for companies generating $5 million to $250 million in revenues. A business owner's definition of success is multi-faceted. For some, it is selling a business for maximum value. For others, it is effecting a smooth ownership transition to key employees or family members. And for others, the question has not been fully answered yet. That’s why our…

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• Feb 2021 Advised The Eye Health Group in its sale to Beverly Capital
• Sep 2020 Advised Benson Young & Downs Insurance Agency Inc in its sale to The Barnstable County Mutual Insurance Company Inc
• Feb 2020 Advised Aerial Electric in its sale to IES Holdings
• Nov 2019 Advised Byrne Dairy Fluid Milk Operations in its sale to Upstate Niagra Cooperative Inc.

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Tower Partners

2 Closed Deals via Axial 62 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 2008, Tower Partners is a premier national investment bank servicing the lower middle market. The team at Tower Partners has completed engagements with more than $30 billion in transaction value. Tower Partners specialize in providing Wall Street level investment banking to Main Street, with a focus on family, founder, and entrepreneurial-led businesses. Tower Partners has established itself as the go-to advisor for middle-market clients seeking high-quality execution and strategic advisory. The firm is headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in New York, NY, and Greenwich,…

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• Jun 2026 Advised Social Commerce Club in its sale to Podean
• May 2026 Advised Gulf Coast Crane Services, LLC in its sale to ProLift Rigging Company, LLC
• Mar 2026 Advised Inbounds LLC in its sale to Exact Customer
• Feb 2026 Advised Georgia Long-Term Care & Consulting in its sale to HealthDrive

Beacon Equity Advisors

2 Closed Deals via Axial 17 Total Closed Deals

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Since 1985 Beacon Equity Advisors has worked with business owners seeking to grow or divest closely held businesses.  Our team of advisors is made of up of entrepreneurs who understand business operations, business culture and business owner objectives. We strive help our sellers understand the value of the enterprise then put together transactions to meet their objectives.  See http:https://beaconequityadvisors.com/success-stories/ to see some our recent deals

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• Jan 2026 Advised Spectrum Thermal Processing in its sale to Bodycote
• May 2024 Advised Neutra-Safe in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2023 Advised High Output, Inc. in its sale to Willistown Capital
• Sep 2023 Advised Vacuum Boxes in its sale to Confidential Company

Oberon Securities, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 145 Total Closed Deals

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Oberon Securities is a New York based boutique investment bank that addresses the financial needs of emerging and mid-size businesses across a broad range of industries. Our company was founded in 2001 by senior professionals who have extensive Wall Street experience in investment banking, venture capital and research. Oberon provides customized financial solutions to emerging and middle market companies that are seeking assistance with their M&A and financing needs. Oberon's professionals have an average of more than 15 years on Wall Street; that combined experience and our small and…

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• Apr 2023 Advised Foresight Technologies in its sale to Sela Software Labs
• Nov 2022 Advised Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Surgery in its sale to Forefront Dermatology
• Sep 2022 Advised 360 Market Reach in its sale to Leger Marketing
• Aug 2022 Advised The Shine App in its sale to Headspace

DelMorgan & Co

1 Closed Deal via Axial 90 Total Closed Deals

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Heading into 2026, the M&A landscape is building on momentum from a strong 2025, with dealmakers increasingly confident in strategic transactions that enhance competitive positioning. Across the market, this year is shaping up to see broader participation beyond headline megadeals, with middle-market activity gaining traction as financing conditions continue to provide tailwinds and private equity and strategic buyers are increasingly bullish about the deployment of capital. Interest rate expectations and macro signals remain decidedly positive, with a generally accommodative…

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• Oct 2025 Assisted Angry Chickz in securing debt financing from Saratoga Partners
• Sep 2025 Advised 2050 Partners in its sale to West Monroe
• Jul 2025 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Advised Mighty Pilates in its sale to Norbrook Equity Partners

Transact Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 56 Total Closed Deals

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Backed by decades of expertise Transact Capital is a sell-side M&A firm focused on helping founders and sponsor-backed CEOs with enterprise value of $10M to $200M navigate the M&A journey. Experience within Business Services, SaaS & Technology, Industrials, Consumer, and Healthcare.

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• Apr 2025 Advised Intek Strength in its sale to National Gym Supply
• Mar 2025 Advised SML Packaging in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2025 Advised RPS Barge in its sale to Management Buyout
• Dec 2024 Advised COATS Staffing Software in its sale to Harris Computer

Capital Canada Limited

1 Closed Deal via Axial 38 Total Closed Deals

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Capital Canada Limited is an independent investment banking firm providing expert, financial advice to corporations and entrepreneurs in Canada and abroad. With a focus in the private capital markets, Capital Canada brings to bear the application of innovative and independent financial skills, targeted towards the unique characteristics of its clients. Capital Canada recognizes that effective corporate finance requires evaluation of financial needs, an understanding of corporate goals, awareness of market attitudes, knowledge of funding sources, as well as an ability to develop the best…

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• Jul 2024 Advised Essential Turbines Inc. in its sale to Swift Anchor Holdings
• Jun 2024 Advised Steelhorse Freight Services Inc. in its sale to Wildwood Transport Inc.
• Mar 2024 Advised LJW Tank Lines in its sale to TFI International
• Jan 2024 Advised Bridgehead in its sale to Pilot Coffee Roasters

Young America Capital, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 32 Total Closed Deals

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Young America Capital leverages strong relationships with banks, venture-capital and private-equity funds, family offices, fund-of-funds, foundations, hedge funds, Fortune 500 M&A executives and large employers' retirement systems to facilitate clients' goals. Advisor to: Investment managers in the alternative-asset classes, including venture capital, private equity, and hedge funds. YAC provides advisory services in the areas of fund structuring, fund-raising/marketing, LP relations, and back-office operations. Advisor to: Businesses seeking seed stage, early stage, and mezzanine debt and/or…

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• Dec 2025 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised The Spinnaker in its sale to OCRooms
• Jul 2025 Advised VitaCup on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Buyer

EBB Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 26 Total Closed Deals

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EBB Group is a national boutique investment banking firm that provides select financial advisory services exclusively to middle-market companies with enterprise values from $10-500 million. With our transactional expertise, capital markets experience, industry sector background, and valuation knowledge, EBB Group assists middle-market executives, directors and investors in assessing various strategic alternatives, which may include mergers/acquisitions, divestitures and capital enhancement transactions (e.g., securities offerings). Because of our selectivity in choosing engagements, we have…

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• Jan 2020 Advised Wire Cut in its sale to Undisclosed
• Jul 2019 Advised Chris Andersen Roofing & Erecting Co in its sale to TectaAmerica
• Nov 2018 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer
• Nov 2018 Advised AB Strech in its sale to Right Lane Capital LLC

The Bloom Organization, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 22 Total Closed Deals

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A leading investment bank specializing in healthcare mergers and acquisitions. With closed transactions representing more than $10 Billion in market capitalization, our leadership team of professionals has developed unmatched relationships with healthcare providers and industry professionals. We understand that healthcare, more than any other industry, requires a deep understanding of the strategic value of both buyer and seller.

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• Aug 2026 Advised Fargo Center for Dermatology in its sale to Tareen Dermatology
• Jul 2026 Advised Southeast Neurology and Pain Management in its sale to Summit Spine
• Jul 2026 Advised Apex Vascular in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Strategic Finance, Inc.

1 Closed Deal via Axial 17 Total Closed Deals

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Strategic Finance advises middle market companies in their growth and exit plans.​We offer private placement of debt and equity, negotiate mergers and acquisitions for company owners and find target acquisitions for private equity clients in a wide range of industries. We also offer the attention and focus of a boutique firm, with experienced professionals handling every transaction.​We have an established track record, sophisticated skills sets and industry operating experience that enable us to provide creative solutions and innovative strategies to meet your financial goals. Over 30…

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• Jan 2021 Advised Acuity Institute in its sale to Mindedge
• Apr 2019 Assisted Undisclosed in securing debt financing from Sterling Commercial Credit
• Apr 2018 Advised PaRaBaL in its sale to ISEC7
• Jan 2014 Advised Magic Valley Fresh Frozen in its sale to Speyside Equity

RLS Associates

1 Closed Deal via Axial 13 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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RLS Associates is a middle market private investment banking firm specializing in Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures and Strategic Management Consulting services to middle market companies with sales of $1M to $100M. RLS serves a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, service and technology. The common theme to most assignments is that at least one of the parties to each transaction will be closely-held business.

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• Oct 2025 Advised L&R Installation, Inc. in its sale to The Symmetrical Group
• Jun 2025 Advised Rhoads & O’Hara Architectural Products, LLC in its sale to Richelieu America Ltd.
• Aug 2023 Advised Turf Management in its sale to Holganix
• Jul 2022 Advised Strinos in its sale to Quadshift

Now Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 11 Total Closed Deals

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Now Capital Partners is a full-service investment bank specializing in capital raise, M&A, and long-term capital planning. The Now Capital team consists of experienced and knowledgeable finance professionals who have an extensive track record of success in lower- and middle-market capital raise and M&A transactions.

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• Jul 2026 Advised S&W Foundation in its sale to NorthEnd Associates
• Dec 2025 Advised Bair Medical Spa in its sale to Alpha Aesthetics
• Nov 2025 Advised Enchanted Medical Transport in its sale to Medstar Transportation
• Oct 2025 Advised DJ trailers in its sale to Endurance Holdings

The Advisory

1 Closed Deal via Axial 11 Total Closed Deals

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🏆 Top 5 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank — Axial - Q1, Q2, Q3 2025🚀 Investment Banking, Rebuilt for the Real World🔧 A tech-enabled investment bank for the essential services economyIn 2024, we launched The Advisory with a simple belief:Main Street business owners deserve Wall Street-level outcomes.We’re not software for bankers. Not a listing site. Not another deal marketplace.We’re a true, full-service investment bank purpose-built for the essential services economy—HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, accounting, and the businesses that keep America running.⚠️ The…

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• Jul 2026 Advised Sweetwater Pool in its sale to SPS Pool
• Jun 2026 Advised AAA Plumbing in its sale to Splash Plumbing
• Jun 2026 Advised Bore It in its sale to Wilhelm Holdings, LLC
• May 2026 Advised Aerobic Services in its sale to Ember

Skyway Capital Markets

1 Closed Deal via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals

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Skyway Capital is a leading middle-market investment bank specializing in mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, and private capital advisory services.

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• Dec 2024 Advised American Aluminum Accessories, LLC. in its sale to Gamber Johnson
• Sep 2024 Advised REDCON Solutions Group in its sale to Sciath Security, LLC
• Jul 2024 Advised UCPM Environmental Insurance on an investment from Bregal Sagemount
• Jun 2024 Advised Aqua ChemPacs, LLC in its sale to Solenis