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Chartwell

80 Total Closed Deals

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Chartwell’s expertise in financial advisory, corporate finance, transaction opinions, and valuation services is focused on the unique needs of middle market companies. Our team of professionals is passionate about delivering innovative, unbiased solutions of the highest quality to address our clients’ financial complexities. Our distinct advantage is that our professionals not only understand and address our clients’ financial needs, but are also truly valued strategic business advisors.

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• May 2017 Advised Canada Film Capital in its sale to Entertainment Partners
• May 2017 Advised Entertainment Partners Canada in its sale to Entertainment Partners
• May 2017 Advised Morton Buildings, Inc. in its sale to Morton Buildings, Inc. Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Trust
• May 2017 Advised Entertainment Partners on an investment from Ares Capital

Boxwood Partners

78 Total Closed Deals

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Boxwood Partners, LLC, is a boutique investment bank based in Jupiter, Florida with offices in Richmond, Virginia. Our professionals combine a unique blend of senior-level transaction advisory and business operating experience with proven process execution skills to give our clients a distinct advantage in the market. Moreover, our extensive relationships within the global capital and buyer communities (including U.S. and international private equity groups, corporations, hedge funds, and lenders) along with other important transaction-related service providers such as consultants, attorneys,…

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• Oct 2024 Advised Sam The Concrete Man on an investment from Eagle Merchant
• Aug 2024 Advised Drew Sell Inc. in its sale to Impact Home Services
• Jul 2024 Advised Pay4Leads Inc in its sale to LiftOut Capital
• May 2024 Advised PD Tri-State Holdco in its sale to Monogram Capital

FirePower Capital

61 Total Closed Deals

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Our M&A professionals have directly executed on more than 100 deals since 2013. We advise private, owner-operated Canadian companies on their major transactional activity: mergers & acquisitions (sell- and buy-side) and growth. Our work spans most industries except for resource extraction, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.Thoughtful advice, keen market insight, bespoke but technology-driven transaction processes and a quickly-expanding network have led to our deals getting over the finish line with significantly more certainty and creativity than our competitors can point to.In…

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• Feb 2026 Advised IAM Concepts in its sale to Accenture
• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2024 Advised Addmore Group in its sale to Danilee Capital
• Jul 2024 Advised HM Pipe in its sale to Core and Main

The Independence Group

57 Total Closed Deals

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Interacting on a day-to-day basis with numerous company owners and executives gives The Independence Group the inside track on qualifying businesses for sale. Private Equity Groups (PEGs) seeking platform and add-on acquisitions for their investment portfolios trust our team to provide professional buyside search services. Generally, engagements are non-exclusive arrangements to provide acquisition assistance in the following ways:Search for business acquisition candidates in the PEG's specific industries of interestQualify these companies based on parameters provided by the PEG (i.e. size,…

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• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jun 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Feb 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Progress Partners, Inc.

55 Total Closed Deals

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Progress Partners is a Boston and New York City-based boutique advisory firm providing M&A advisory and corporate finance strategy to leading technology companies. Since 2002, Progress Partners has aimed to work with exceptional entrepreneurial teams on solutions for growth. Each process is customized to the needs of each client and what their objectives are: thinking through and evaluating all elements of operations, business model, sales strategy, client diversification, partnership formation, talent acquisition, and marketing. The firm operates at the intersection of process and market…

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• Apr 2019 Advised Kinema Systems in its sale to Boston Dynamics
• Apr 2019 Advised iQ Media in its sale to 4C Insights
• Apr 2019 Advised Vyze in its sale to Mastercard
• Nov 2018 Advised Massive Interactive in its sale to Deltatre

HDL Capital

51 Total Closed Deals

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Based in Toronto, Canada, HDL Capital Inc. (“HDL”) is a boutique M&A and Transaction Services advisory firm, specializing in arranging transformational transactions for small & mid-market companies in the $5M to $150M+ value range. HDL Managements’ 25-year track record includes over 200 successful transactions, totalling over $2 billion.HDL is dedicated to driving and unlocking shareholder value by arranging Sell-Side M&A transactions with Strategic and Financial buyers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. HDL also works with select clients to enhance organic growth by planning…

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• May 2026 Advised Glatz Concerts in its sale to Loft Entertainment
• Feb 2026 Advised Vantix Systems Inc. in its sale to Aplin
• Feb 2025 Advised The Woods Cannabis in its sale to Fika Company
• Jun 2024 Advised Canadian Music Week in its sale to Loft Entertainment

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Confederation M&A

50 Total Closed Deals

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Confederation M&A is a trusted full-service M&A firm made up of highly experienced Advisors situated in Eastern Canada with offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Moncton, Halifax, and Ottawa. Our service offerings include sell-side advisory services, buy-side advisory services, management buy outs and buy ins, and part or whole divestitures.Being a proud member of the Cornerstone International Alliance, Confederation M&A is globally connected firm. The trusted team has facilitated successful transactions both nationally and internationally.Confederation M&A specializes in the…

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• Jul 2026 Advised Gibson Dental Clinic in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised City Glass in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Quality Sound Alarm Ltd. in its sale to Galineer Capital Partners
• Jun 2025 Advised CPA - EPR Robichaud & Associates in its sale to Confidential Company

Plethora Businesses

44 Total Closed Deals

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Plethora Businesses is a leading M&A firm specializing in business sales, mergers, acquisitions and valuations for privately owned businesses.

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• Jan 2026 Advised SVM Machining, Inc in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2025 Advised Ferralloy, Inc. in its sale to EQI
• Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Adam Noble Group

42 Total Closed Deals

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For 3 decades, we have guided business owners confidentially to exit their business for the biggest paycheck of their life! Adam Noble Group LLC provides discreet, confidential business valuation and ownership transfers of privately held companies. Our multiple specialties including Aerospace and Defense, Oilfield services, Technology, Construction trades, Craft Breweries, Partnership Buyouts, Patented products, Manufacturing, Service and Wholesale Distributors. Our experienced intermediary services including valuation, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, buyer searches and…

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• Jul 2026 Advised TX Fiberoptic Construction in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Tecacq Mergers & Acquisitions

40 Total Closed Deals

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TECACQ M&A, specializes in Mergers & Acquisitions, ESOP’s, and Corporate Finance, with services in Business Development Strategy, Pre-Due Diligence Support, and Post Merger Transactions, for closely held middle-market companies.Our firm has gained access to literally thousands of qualified buyers and sellers both domestically & internationally. TECACQ has progressed by adopting the simple philosophy of professionalism and service. We serve most industries from Energy, Service, Manufacturing, Distribution, Technology, Security, and Health Care.

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• May 2016 Advised Southwest Information Technology Company in its sale to Undisclosed Buyer
• Apr 2016 Advised Oil & Gas Chemical Company in its sale to Undisclosed Buyer
• Apr 2016 Advised East Coast Security Patrol Service in its sale to Undisclosed Buyer
• Apr 2016 Advised European "French" Fashion Distributor in its sale to Undisclosed Buyer

True North M&A

31 Total Closed Deals

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True North Mergers & Acquisitions, headquartered in Minneapolis, is a national sell-side and buy-side advisory firm spun out of Sunbelt Business Advisors in September 2021. TNMA's senior professionals have built, operated, and sold successful companies, allowing the firm to perform transactions across all industry sectors. When you choose TNMA, you're not just hiring another investment banker; you're gaining passionate advocates for your business who have been in your shoes before. TNMA's dedication goes beyond the transaction to help founders and family business owners leave a legacy…

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• Jan 2026 Advised Full-service Earthwork and Specialty Contractor in its sale to Internal Buyer
• Dec 2025 Advised Screen Printing and Promotional Products in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Fargo Engineering in its sale to Legacy Ventures

Benchmark International

29 Total Closed Deals

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The team at Benchmark International has advised on some 500 company sales with an aggregate value in excess of £5 billion. With offices throughout the UK and the world we are in touch with all the major acquirers and consolidators who are constantly seeking both on and off market opportunities across all sectors. Our typical transactions fall broadly within the £1m to £50m 'mid-market value range'. Benchmark International's unique and dynamic international offering offers our clients unparalleled global coverage allowing them access through our exclusive databases and business intelligence…

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• Mar 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jan 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jun 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Feb 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Aberdeen Advisors, Inc.

27 Total Closed Deals

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Aberdeen Advisors is a lower mid-market merger and acquisition firm. Aberdeen focuses on selling companies in the Southeast United States generating around $ 5 million to $ 100 million in annual revenues. At Aberdeen Advisors, our advisors have personally owner or operated a business that have gone through the sales process. That means we have first-hand knowledge of the process and understand the complexities of navigating the sale.

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• May 2026 Advised Quick Pak, Inc. in its sale to Veritiv Operating Company
• Apr 2026 Advised Sun Country Cleaners in its sale to Volk Holdings LLC
• Feb 2026 Advised Service Painting Corporation in its sale to The Valcourt Group
• Sep 2025 Advised Power Designers Sibex in its sale to Ampure Charging Systems

Lenox Hill Capital Advisors

26 Total Closed Deals

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Lenox Hill Capital Advisors is a mergers & acquisitions advisory firm founded on the principles of integrity, commitment and individualized attention. Our clients are leading middle-market companies in a variety of industry sectors. The firm provides specialized investment banking services to private clients, including mergers & acquisitions transactions, private equity transactions, debt financing or restructuring, mezzanine financing, leveraged buyouts, strategic partnering, joint ventures, ownership transition planning, business plan consulting and other related advisory services in…

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• Mar 2023 Advised Lakeville Kitchen & Bath in its sale to Riverhead Building Supply Corp
• Feb 2018 Assisted IPBrands in securing debt financing from Private Investor
• Jan 2018 Advised IP Brands in its sale to private investor group
• Aug 2017 Advised RPM Tech Inc. in its sale to Alamo Group Inc.

Windstream Partners, LLC

25 Total Closed Deals

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Over $700 Million in Completed Transactions with Growth Stage and Lower Middle Market Companies.Our Specialization:M&A Advisory ServicesDebt Capital MarketsPrivate EquityBusiness OptimizationStrategic PlanningRestructurings & TurnaroundsIndustry Focus: MediaTelecomInternet ServicesEnterprise SoftwareSaaSeCommerceFinTechBlockchainLite ManufacturingBusiness ServicesFinancial ServicesGeographic Focus: Companies domiciled in the United States.Transaction Size: $5,000,000 - $200,000,000+Financing Expertise: Over the past 25 years, we have developed a highly diversified network of financing…

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• Feb 2024 Assisted Windstream Partners, LLC in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jan 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Align Business Advisory Services

23 Total Closed Deals

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Align Business Advisory Services ("Align") is a nationwide Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory firm focused on the lower-middle-market. Their team of industry professionals align buyers and sellers in successful transactions, providing advice and guidance before, during, and after the transaction.Align's mission is to provide lower-middle-market businesses with enterprise expertise and innovative and personalized service. We provide concierge service to ensure that the right buyers and sellers are aligned for success and enterprise value creation. To date, our firm has facilitated over $3B in…

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• May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Affinity Waste Solutions in its sale to Trivest Partners

Liberty Ridge Advisors

23 Total Closed Deals

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Liberty Ridge is the most difficult and treacherous trek on the Pacific Northwest’s iconic Mt. Rainier. As founders, with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, we consider Liberty Ridge the perfect metaphor to represent the challenging yet rewarding endeavors that a merger or acquisition can be for business owners.The final summit, for any private business owner, is to achieve hard earned liquidity and successfully exit the business on one’s own terms. Even the most experienced climbers understand that it’s a team effort and would never dare to summit Liberty Ridge without the aid of an…

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• Jul 2024 Advised Universal Refrigeration in its sale to CoolSys
• Mar 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Willamette Graystone in its sale to Quikrete
• Aug 2023 Advised Norfil in its sale to Muir Beach Capital LLC

IBG - International Business Group, Ltd.

22 Total Closed Deals

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IBG Business exists to bring clients “best of the best” skills and knowledge that deliver maximum value when they are ready to sell or buy a business. The firm is based on a distinctive character and shared values, defined by continuous commitment to deliver business owners the very best in M&A services.Our hands-on M&A experience with privately held middle market businesses is broad and deep. IBG Business was founded by combining the expertise, resources and best practices by industry leaders in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) profession and owners of top M&A advisor firms from across…

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• Jun 2025 Advised DPG Solutions LLC in its sale to Evergreen Services Group
• Mar 2025 Advised Hastings Water Works in its sale to Horizon Pools
• Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2024 Advised Peerless Tyre Co (dba Peerless Tires 4 Less) in its sale to Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service

Osage Advisors

21 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 2001, Osage Advisors is a boutique Investment Banking firm dedicated to helping business owners receive the maximum value from the sale of their companies. We use traditional investment banking techniques, typically not available to owners of closely-held businesses to create a competitive environment that delivers multiple options and the best prices for our clients.Our teams of Advisors are former business owners who understand that selling a business is personal and, therefore, we are committed to our clients - not just the deal. We tailor our process to meet the needs of each…

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• Mar 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2026 Advised Medcare Express, LLC in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2025 Advised Columbia Manufacturing, Inc. in its sale to Collective Manufacturing Group

Corporate Finance Associates - San Antonio/Austin

20 Total Closed Deals

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Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an independent international investment banking firm serving middle-market businesses. For over 70 years CFAW has been advocating on behalf of business owners who are restructuring a company, either through divestiture, merger, acquisition, or recapitalization. Combining the knowledge and leverage of a larger bank with the customer-focused detail of a boutique firm, from inception to completion, our senior principals provide hands-on expertise to clients buying, selling, or recapitalizing a business. The San Antonio/Austin branch was opened in…

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• Mar 2025 Advised Quality Fence & Welding in its sale to Texas Research & Technology Foundation
• Jul 2024 Advised James Forwarding Company in its sale to Spectrum Relocation Group
• Jun 2024 Advised Albert Container Concepts, L.L.C. in its sale to Spectrum Relocation Group
• Oct 2023 Advised Andrews Van Lines, Inc. in its sale to Spectrum Relocation Group