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Corporate Finance Associates - Lexington

Investment Bank

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an international mergers and acquisition (M&A) firm that has completed over 3500 transactions since 1956. CFAW is one of North America's most well respected investment banking firms serving middle-market companies with sales between $10MM and $250MM.Our goal is to provide world-class investment banking services to business owners in our dynamic and diverse region. The Lexington office combines extensive knowledge and experience with innovation and creativity to lead clients through a successful transaction. The keys to CFAW's success are…

Aaron, Bell International Inc.

Investment Bank

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Aaron, Bell International (ABI), founded in 1989, is an independent investment bank focused on middle market private sector transactions.For over 30 years, ABI has been dedicated to delivering strategic fit transactions that maximize value and enable clients to achieve their strategic objectives.ABI has provided over 200 clients with mergers, acquisitions, recapitalizations, wealth diversification planning, and market valuation services in the U.S. and abroad. ABI clients are typically companies with EBITDA of $1 million to $25 million and enterprise values of $5 million to $250 million. ABI…

ONEtoONE Corporate Finance

Investment Bank

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Independent and expert advice on Corporate Finance ServicesOur global infrastructure, investment banking expertise, and best-in-class technology makes ONEtoONE the best adviser for any middle-market M&A transaction

Corporate Finance Associates - San Francisco

Investment Bank

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Corporate Finance Associates (CFA) is one of North America's oldest and most prominent investment banking firms serving middle-market companies. In its over 60 year history, CFA has recorded thousands of successful transactions by working diligently on the client’s behalf. Our global footprint and network of over 50 experienced professionals make CFA uniquely qualified to help you realize your business goals.Our mission is to provide services that give your company an edge in the M & A market place. The CFA team has the investment banking track record and exceptional…

PKF Investment Banking

Investment Bank

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sell. Acquire. Plan Your Exit. Partner with PKF Investment Banking.PKF Investment Banking is dedicated to serving privately held, family- and founder-owned businesses with M&A expertise. If that’s you and you’re thinking of selling your company, acquiring one, or planning an exit, PKF Investment Banking has the expertise to help with a successful transaction.Entrepreneurial MindsetWe have a strong, entrepreneurial mindset, with the know-how and flexibility to address your specific challenges. Every company is unique and our process is customized to each engagement — always delivered…

Roy Street Advisors

Investment Bank

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We have been in the M & A sector for over 30 years with experience as investment bankers and as the Managing Director of P-Squared Management Enterprises, a Dalio family office funded lower-middle marked PE firm. At Roy Street Advisors we represent business owners, prospective buyers, and family offices in their quest to exit or acquire businesses with EBITDA of $1.0+ million.

Schwendel-Van Deusen

Investment Bank

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Our investment banking services are crafted to empower businesses and investors to achieve their financial aspirations. We offer an array of financial services, including capital sourcing, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, and other intricate financial transactions. Our team of seasoned professionals possesses a profound comprehension of the global financial markets and collaborates closely with clients to devise bespoke solutions that cater to their unique needs. Whether you're a burgeoning start-up seeking to raise capital or a well-established corporation aiming to…

Victorem Group

Investment Bank

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Victorem Group provides strategic advisory in the execution of mergers, sales, acquisitions, joint ventures, spin-offs, divestitures, and other restructurings. Our global M&A experience allows us to provide our clients' transaction opportunities all around the globe. Our network of contacts provides Victorem a competitive advantage over firms outside the region.STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSISVictorem’s extensive experience with global industries allows us to implement the best practices in order to assist our clients in the architecture of their short- and long-term…

Brookwood Associates

Investment Bank
  • 149 Total Closed Deals
Senior-Level Execution With more than 150 years of collective experience spanning over $10 billion in transaction volume, Brookwood's managing directors work hands-on with each client to determine and execute the right investment banking solution. Middle-Market Expertise Our exclusive focus on middle-market companies gives us exceptional insight into the strategic, valuation and transaction issues that are unique to this market. This expertise includes robust Market Knowledge and access to buyers on a worldwide basis. Superior Performance Above all, our clients are interested in superior…
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Meridian Capital LLC

Investment Bank
  • 93 Total Closed Deals
Meridian Capital is a Seattle-based investment banking firm focused on providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and recapitalization advisory services to middle-market companies. The firm has an established track record of serving corporate clients in the U.S. and abroad with USD 15 million to USD 200 million in annual revenues. Meridian offers its clients unparalleled cross-border capabilities through its affiliation with Global M&A
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EdgePoint Capital Advisors

Investment Bank
  • 82 Total Closed Deals
EdgePoint is a leading Merger & Acquisition advisory firm, specializing in middle market mergers, acquisitions, management buyouts, and corporate divestitures for businesses and owners. EdgePoint is a registered broker dealer and a member of FINRA.The professionals at EdgePoint have an extensive track record of helping business owners evaluate, improve, and sell their businesses. We feel that we are not just selling a company...we are selling your business. We provide clients a unique combination of large corporate finance expertise and deep middle-market knowledge, gained through years of…
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Allegiance Capital Corporation

Investment Bank
  • 81 Total Closed Deals
We are M&A Advisors for Privately-held CompaniesAllegiance Capital is an M&A advisory and investment banking firm that has been providing expert financial services to small and mid-sized, privately-held companies since 1998. Its specialty is representing privately-owned companies with annual revenues between $20 million and $500 million. Its clients are business owners, partners, families and entrepreneurs who want to sell their company, transition to new management, or bring on a financial partner to grow their business. Allegiance Capital also specializes in raising capital and facilitating…
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Western Reserve Partners LLC

Investment Bank
  • 77 Total Closed Deals
Western Reserve Partners LLC provides M&A, capital raising and other financial advisory services to middle market companies across a focused set of industry verticals, including industrial, business services, consumer, healthcare, technology and real estate. Each engagement is tailored to our client's specific objectives and relevant market dynamics. Thoughtful advice, keen market insight and well-crafted transaction processes have resulted in over 80% of our sell-side engagements closing at valuation ranges that meet or exceed expectations.
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GulfStar Group

Investment Bank
  • 73 Total Closed Deals
GulfStar is one of the leading middle market investment banking firms in the United States. We help business owners succeed by offering a level of negotiation experience, strategic and valuation insights and transaction guidance you simply won’t find elsewhere or doing it yourself. How? We recruit top talent and foster a culture that is personally invested in the results we help our clients achieve. Our services include mergers and acquisitions, private placements, and financial advisory services. To date, GulfStar has completed more than 700 transactions involving buyers and sellers from…
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The DAK Group

Investment Bank
  • 73 Total Closed Deals
The DAK Group. is an established middle market investment bank providing advisory and execution of exit strategies, divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, financing and restructuring solutions. Committed to optimizing value for the business owner and stakeholders, The DAK Group applies a hallmark approach characterized by a deep understanding of the strategic value of a business. Since its founding in 1984, The DAK Group has successfully closed hundreds of transactions involving public and privately-held corporations, cross-border transactions, family businesses and financial sponsors. T
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Copper Run Capital LLC

Investment Bank
  • 71 Total Closed Deals
Copper Run Capital is a boutique M&A advisory firm focused on serving the needs of the lower middle market. Our firm is committed to providing lower middle market companies with high quality merger and acquisition advisory services. We provide clients with senior level attention and are 100% focused on achieving our client’s objectives.Copper Run Capital LLC was founded to make merger and acquisition advice and assistance available to corporations and individuals whose transactions are too small or infrequent to attract the interest of bulge bracket investment bankers. Many of our clients…
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MelCap Partners

Investment Bank
  • 62 Total Closed Deals
MelCap Partners, LLC is an independent, private investment-banking firm providing financial advisory services to middle market companies, including sell-side and buy-side advisory services, the private placement of debt & equity capital, and general advisory services. MelCap focuses on middle market transactions between $10 million and $250 million. Please see our website for additional information (www.melcap.com).
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Cascadia Capital LLC

Investment Bank
  • 58 Total Closed Deals
We are an independent investment bank founded in 2000, positioned nationally and internationally, and organized into a number of industry practice areas:Business ServicesConsumer & RetailEnergy & Applied TechnologiesFood, Beverage & AgribusinessHealthcareIndustrialsRobotics, Automation & Artificial IntelligenceTechnologyWe work with private and public companies throughout their life cycle – from growth equity financing and later-stage capital raises, including PIPE financings and private debt, to mergers, acquisitions and restructurings. We offer the following investment banking…
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VRA Partners, LLC

Investment Bank
  • 51 Total Closed Deals
VRA Partners is an independent investment banking firm that focuses on providing merger and acquisition advisory services to leading middle-market companies and private equity groups located throughout the U.S. VRA Partners also assists companies with raising capital for growth, acquisitions, recapitalization, going-private and management buy-out transactions, as well as provides fairness opinions, valuations and strategic advisory services. The professionals of VRA Partners have completed more than 550 transactions with aggregate transaction value in excess of $40 billion across a broad…
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Cassel Salpeter & Co.

Investment Bank
  • 47 Total Closed Deals
Cassel Salpeter & Co. LLC is an independent investment banking firm that provides advice to middle market and emerging growth companies in the U.S. and worldwide. Together, the firm’s professionals have more than 100 years of experience providing private and public companies with a broad spectrum of investment banking and financial advisory services, including: mergers and acquisitions; equity and debt capital raises; fairness and solvency opinions; valuations; and restructurings, such as 363 sales and plans of reorganization. Cofounded by James Cassel and Scott Salpeter, the firm provides…
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