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Advertising Investment Banks

251

Active Firms

425

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$22M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range


California 12%
Florida 11%
New York 8%
Texas 8%
New Jersey 5%

Best For: Complex Transactions | Typical Fee: Retainer & Success fee | Coverage: Dedicated, Sector-Focused Deal Teams

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Bayfield Partners

10 Total Closed Deals
Bayfield Partners is a boutique investment bank serving private middle market and emerging growth companies. The firm provides M&A and capital raising services to entrepreneur and family owned companies that prefer an extra level of personal attention. Advisory services include buy-side and sell-side M&A, as well as general strategic advisory. Capital raising includes venture capital, growth equity, private equity, bank debt, private senior debt and mezzanine debt. Bayfield serves clients in all industries, including industrial, energy, gaming, healthcare, business services, consumer and…

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  • Jul 2023 Assisted The BlackStone Group in securing debt financing from Oxbow Carbon & Minerals
  • Jul 2023 Advised Core Metal Group in its sale to Ospraie
  • Jul 2023 Advised Mexico Metals in its sale to Marco International
  • Jul 2023 Advised The Academic Palm Beaches in its sale to Palm Beach Day School

RGL Advisors

9 Total Closed Deals
RGL Advisors delivers strategic insights that help you achieve business objectives, navigate competitive and regulatory landscapes, address corporate opportunities and challenges, and execute financial initiatives. Our size, reach, and ongoing dialogue with capital sources and corporate leader can provide you incredible access to relationships throughout the world, whether in a sales process, acquisition, or capital raise. In addition to bringing the best-suited parties to a transaction, we deliver high quality, independent services with deep industry expertise, robust analytics and extensive…

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  • Dec 2012 Advised Premier Designs in its sale to Premier Designs
  • Jul 2010 Advised Aspen Exploration in its sale to Dillco Fluid Service
  • Apr 2009 Advised Southwest Rodeo, LP in its sale to Camelot Sports & Entertainment
  • May 2008 Advised Auburn Merchandise Distributors in its sale to Core-Mark Holding Company
Legacy Capital Advisors, LLC provides a very sophisticated level of Merger and Acquisition advisory services exclusively to closely-held, middle market companies. We utilize proven, unique, innovative processes to help our clients attain maximum value from Merger & Acquisition transactions while maintaining confidentiality and minimizing business disruption.Our principals have worked together as a team for over 20 years providing our clients with over $2 billion of liquidity. We have represented and advised business owners across a wide variety of industries with a core focus on…

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  • Jan 2013 Advised APCI Systems, LLC on an investment from Stupp Bros., Inc.
  • Dec 2012 Advised Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing on an investment from H.I.G.
  • Sep 2011 Advised Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, LLC in its sale to Groupe CRIT SA
  • Oct 2010 Advised TurtleWax Auto Appearance Centers on an investment from Various Entities

MS Capital Advisors

6 Total Closed Deals
MS Capital Advisors Ltd. is a private investment banking and corporate financial advisory firm committed to providing discreet, trusted advice and transactional services across a broad range of industries and situations. Mark Stafford founded MSCA in 2006, intending to impart high quality, "Big Firm" execution and services to small and middle market companies. Although Mr. Stafford has worked on both large and small transactions during his investment banking years at Bankers Trust, The Bank of New York and Fieldstone Private Capital Group, he has enjoyed and had more of an overall impact…

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  • Apr 2015 Advised Panorama Point Partners in its sale to Midwest medical Transport Co.
  • Oct 2014 Advised Comstock Mortgage in its sale to Guild Mortgage Company
  • Jun 2014 Advised Merchant Cash Advance Company in its sale to New York Based Private Equity Firm
  • Oct 2011 Advised Bexil American Mortgage / Revival Group on an investment from Bexil Corporation & Boulderado Group
Reynolds Advisory Partners is a boutique investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and related financial advisory services focused on middle market clients nationwide. We provide differentiated, value added advice and services to clients facing complex strategic decisions and transactions. We believe that clients are best served by the most experienced and skilled professional bankers available who also share in our "client-first" philosophy. The senior bankers at Reynolds Advisory Partners average over 25 years of experience, have collectively completed over…

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  • Jan 2014 Advised Reaction Design in its sale to Ansys
  • Nov 2013 Advised Solid Gold Health Products for Pets in its sale to VMG Capital
  • Dec 2012 Advised Jims Formal Wear in its sale to Armory Capital
  • Jun 2011 Advised Chemical Lab Products in its sale to KIK Custom Products

Orion Capital Group

5 Total Closed Deals
Superior Execution We assist companies with annual revenues between $2 million and $100 million sell to buyers that are most likely to understand and pay for the value our clients have spent years building. Experience From Both Sides of the Table Collectively, our team has many decades of operational and mergers and acquisition experience including starting, growing, acquiring and selling successful businesses both as principals and advisors. Not only is our team stocked with successful entrepreneurs, but our principals have superior marketing, negotiation and strategy skills to keep you one…

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  • Dec 2013 Advised Piedmont Pacific Corporation in its sale to H2O Innovation Inc. (TSXV:HEO)
  • Apr 2013 Advised St. Francis School of Law in its sale to Baker College
  • Jul 2012 Advised Bricsnet FM in its sale to Manhattan Software
  • Jul 2011 Advised Applied Robotics/Torchmate in its sale to Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc.

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Carl Marks Advisors

5 Total Closed Deals
Carl Marks Advisors is an investment bank that provides financial and operational advisory services. We are a collaborative partner delivering effective and durable results for our clients – whether they need solutions to complex problems or help navigating transition and growth. Our proactive, persistent approach breaks through roadblocks, identifies a viable path forward, and creates the alignment and momentum needed to achieve successful outcomes.At Carl Marks Advisors, we custom build integrated service teams for each client, uniting operational, transactional, and industry expertise to…

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  • Jun 2024 Advised JDC Power Systems in its sale to Madison River Capital
  • Mar 2023 Advised Roane Metals Group in its sale to Commercial Metals Company
  • Jul 2021 Advised WE Transport in its sale to Beacon Mobility
  • Feb 2021 Advised Hawkins Point Partners in its sale to Lightview Capital

EOT Advisors

5 Total Closed Deals
EOT Advisors is the first investment banking and financial advisory firm in the country dedicated to assisting business owners in selling to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). We work in all 50 states and internationally. Our aim is to provide a one-stop shop for EOTs. We assist with company structuring, transaction design, valuation, debt financing, capital raising, fiduciary services, and legal forms, as well as with creditors and the commercial real estate aspect of transactions.

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  • Mar 2020 Advised Optimax Systems, Inc. in its sale to Optimax Systems, Inc. Perpetual Purpose Trust
  • Oct 2019 Advised Paras and Associates in its sale to Paras and Associates Employee Ownership Trust
  • Apr 2016 Advised Equity Atlas Inc in its sale to Equity Atlas Inc Employee Ownership Trust
  • Feb 2016 Advised Metis Construction, Inc in its sale to Metis Construction, Inc Employee Ownership Trust
We partner with middle market companies to provide them with Business Advisory and Investment Banking services. Our goal is to assist our partner companies in the evolution of their business as a trusted advisor for many years to come.Ultimately...we want to give you tour time back as a business owner. We are pleased to have the ability through established networks to provide capital sourcing services for our clients. We feel that the ability for you to utilize a professional in your capital sourcing process can be one that will pay dividends both in the present and future. Value creation can…

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  • Dec 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
  • Nov 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
  • Nov 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
  • Mar 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
Source Capital Group, Inc. is a boutique investment bank that specializes in raising capital (debt and equity) for middle market transactions worldwide. The bank manages IPOs, Secondary Equity Offerings, Exclusive Sales/M&A, Debt Capital Markets Issues, Senior and Mezzanine Debt Financings and Preferred Equity Financings.

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  • Jul 2014 Advised HII Tech on an investment from Source Capital Group
  • Jul 2014 Advised Sequoia Healthcare Management, LLC on an investment from Source Capital Group
  • Oct 2013 Advised Passaic Healthcare Services LLC D/B/A Allcare Medical on an investment from Source Capital Group
  • Jan 2013 Advised Buccaneer Energy Limited on an investment from Source Capital Group
Beechwood Capital Advisors ("Beechwood") is a middle-market focused investment bank and financial advisor. Beechwood was founded in 2003 by a team of experienced Wall Street professionals.Beechwood's 3 partners have combined experience of almost 100 years. Each has owned and managed a FINRA broker-dealer along with other types of businesses providing for a unique perspective on client engagements. The partners of Beechwood are also registered representatives and supervisory principals of a broker-dealer with a long history of compliance and regulatory oversight. The Beechwood team has…

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  • Aug 2023 Advised Xevant on an investment from VC Equity
  • Aug 2023 Advised Allen Linen Supply in its sale to Strategic Buyer
  • Aug 2023 Advised Edison Price Lightning in its sale to Strategic Buyer
  • Aug 2023 Advised Online Consumer Products Company in its sale to European Strategic Buyer
The Wall Street Organization, Inc.®, (WSO) was founded in 1997 by Stephen M. Cole to provide companies seeking funding for start-up, growth, reorganization or expanision with the tools they need to successfully identify and attract the right type of funding. One of the most difficult challenges for any entrepreneur or business seeking capital lies in capturing the interest of Broker/Dealers and Investors who are inundated with requests for funding. Mr. Cole's dual background in both Marketing and Advertising and Securities presented an elegant solution to this problem. The WSO specializes in…

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  • Jan 2014 Advised Gisser Automotive on an investment from Offshore Investors via Regulation S PPM
  • Apr 2011 Invested in Wall Street Organization, Inc.
  • Jan 2007 Advised Clifton Investment Company on an investment from Gene Morgan Financial
Claiborne Advisors, Inc. brings Wall Street partner-level experience and expertise to companies that need to merge/sell in a transaction too small for the major investment banks.David Duval takes on only a few, select clients each year in the Southwest. Clients are usually founder-owners or spinoffs from public companies. Mr. Duval closely and productively aligns with each, focusing on maximizing valuations before going to market.Securities offered through Burch & Company, Inc., member FINRA/SiPC. Burch and Claiborne are not affiliated entities.

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  • Oct 2019 Advised Dudley Kebow, Inc. in its sale to Progressive International Corp.
  • Oct 2014 Advised The Oceanscience Group Ltd. in its sale to Teledyne Technologies, Inc.
  • Dec 2004 Advised Titan Scan technolog in its sale to BeamOne
Granite Tower Capital is an Advisory firm that specialises in arranging M&A, Debt Financing and the Raising of Equity for privately held Companies. We deal across Canada and in all Industries. Our mission is to help our clients succeed in all of their endeavours. At Granite Tower Capital, every customer is important. And our reputation hinges on the fact that we treat even our smallest clients with the same respect and diligence we would treat our largest clients. We earn the trust of our clients and our lenders by our actions every single day.

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  • Aug 2013 Advised Peel Graphics in its sale to Advertek Printing
  • Dec 2012 Advised National Risk Assesments on an investment from Accord Financial
  • Aug 2011 Advised Advertek Printing on an investment from Bank of Montreal

Mary Street Capital

3 Total Closed Deals
We're dedicated to serving the middle market, providing modern, customized solutions, always with a future focus that goes beyond the deal. As an affiliate of Kaufman Rossin, we integrate investment banking with estate, tax, advisory and wealth management expertise to maximize value for business owners.

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  • Jun 2024 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Jun 2023 Advised Bar Maid Corporation in its sale to Winco (The Foodware Group)
  • Jun 2023 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Truist Bank
Strategic. Operational. Creative. Centennial Peaks Capital is a Denver-based boutique investment banking firm that leverages the deep strategic and transactional experience of its partners to provide highly specialized and objective transaction advice and services. The partners have considerable experience and direct operational responsibility inside corporate environments, resulting in a deeper understanding of what your organization is going through and how others will view your business. The team possesses decades of demonstrated success evaluating, structuring, managing, and executing…

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  • Jun 2019 Advised PG Dental Holdings, LLC on an investment from TriSpan Opportunities Fund LP
  • Apr 2019 Advised Canadian Subsidiary of CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS; TSX: PMTS) in its sale to Allcard Limited
  • Nov 2018 Advised Sola Salon Studios on an investment from PNC Riverarch Capital
Catapult Growth Partners is a leading North American Consultancy and Investment Bank focused on the business services sector. Over the past decade Catapult has helped clients Accelerate Profitable Growth through effective Strategy Development, Practical Execution Support, Talent Acquisition and Management. Catapult has an outstanding track record enabling firms to grow, and position for exit. With offices in Denver, Los Angeles, New York and Toronto, Catapult Growth Partners is your trusted advisor for helping companies achieve their goals.We help our clients:• Accelerate Profitable Growth:…

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  • Aug 2018 Advised RO Innovation in its sale to Upland Softward
  • Jun 2016 Invested in Boulder Logic

RedShift Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal
RedShift Advisors is a lower middle market investment bank. It provides merger, acquisition, and capital raising services to owners and investors.

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  • Apr 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
CLA is the 8th largest accounting firm in the United States and provides a range of professional services to over 70,000 business clients. Our firm has over 125 offices across the country and we have deep expertise in a number of industry verticals. Our Transaction Services group works with businesses looking to transition ownership through investment banking and related services.

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  • Dec 2024 Advised Garven Holdings, LLC in its sale to Card Factory

Sagewood Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal
Sagewood Advisors is a boutique strategic advisory firm focused on exit strategy, business succession, and strategic mergers & acquisitions transactions.

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  • Jan 2023 Advised a privately owned rural hospital in its sale to a PE-backed national healthcare group

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Investment Banks in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Advertising Investment Banks directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

What information is included in each Investment Bank profile?

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

What company sizes are most common for Advertising Investment Banks?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Advertising Investment Banks is $3M-$22M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$4M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

How important is Media experience when evaluating Investment Banks?

Relevant Media experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 251 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Media.

Do all Investment Banks in this directory focus exclusively on Media?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Advertising Investment Banks directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Media, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

How do I compare Investment Banks with experience in Media?

When comparing Investment Banks with experience in Media, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 251 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Advertising Investment Banks?

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Advertising Investment Banks directory, you can request information here.


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