Top Aerospace & Defense M&A Advisory Firms

Ad Astra Equity Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals

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Who is Ad Astra Equity?AAE is a boutique merger and acquisition advisory firm located in the Kansas City area. We offer M&A advisory services as sell-side advisors. We guide business owners through strategic planning, marketing, and closing of a deal to transition their company. Ad Astra has successfully closed a combined $500 million of transaction value.Our team works with owners across the nation, of varying sizes, across several industries, with each owner having unique goals. We are well equipped to understand a business owner’s wants and needs . . . converting those goals into our…

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• Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2025 Advised Integrity Roofing in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2025 Advised MG Mechanical Contracting in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Trailhead Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals

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From founder-led service businesses to professional partnerships, our experience enables us to provide a tailored approach across a wide range of transaction sizes. Every deal is unique, which means our processes adjust to make sure we find the right buyer for every business.

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• Sep 2025 Advised Special Delivery Service in its sale to Counsel Press, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2025 Advised DLJ Commercial Roofing in its sale to Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, a portfolio company of Main Street Capital
• Sep 2024 Advised Fitness Software for Personal Trainers in its sale to Strategic Buyer

Kasper & Associates

1 Closed Deal via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals

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Kasper & Associates (K&A) was founded in 1984 to fill a void in the merger and acquisition field which was particularly acute in the Fort Worth/Dallas metropolitan area, as well as in North and Central Texas. Our function is to sell medium-sized, privately-owned manufacturing, distribution and service businesses, and to assist potential buyers in finding and acquiring such businesses.Selling prices of such companies range from $700,000 to $35,000,000, with sales revenues from $1,000,000 to $70,000,000. Companies of this size are typically overlooked or simply under-served by Wall Street and…

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• Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer
• May 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2020 Advised Woodie Woods Plumbing, LLC in its sale to Waters Plumbing, Inc.
• Nov 2016 Advised Richards Supply Company in its sale to Manske Material Handling

Mercer Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals

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Mercer Capital is an employee-owned business valuation and financial advisory firm founded in 1982 and serving a diverse and international client base.Our clients range from public to private, from smaller companies to large multi-nationals in a broad range of industries as well as numerous governmental agencies. In a typical year, we complete approximately 500 engagements, many of which include the valuation of complex multi-entity organizations. Client valuations feature a large mix of mid-market entities; however, Mercer Capital enjoys repeat and recurring project work with multi-billion…

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• May 2024 Advised Aspirant in its sale to Point C
• Apr 2024 Advised The Neverleak Company, L.P. in its sale to North Park Group
• Apr 2024 Advised Hose of South Texas in its sale to TIPCO Technologies
• Jan 2024 Advised North American Electric in its sale to Worldwide Electric Corporation

JMR Capital, Inc.

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals

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JMR Capital provides advisory services to sellers of privately owned businesses. Most of the companies we represent are valued between $2 and $20 million and are located in California. Mark Richardson, the company's founder has been brokering transactions since 1982.

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• Aug 2019 Advised Undisclosed in its sale to Avon Growth Management
• Feb 2019 Advised Quest Building Products in its sale to Jon-Don
• Aug 2018 Advised Craftsman Cutting Dies in its sale to Avon Growth Management
• Jun 2017 Advised Contract Manufacturer - Electronics in its sale to Contract Manufacturer - Electronics

Solomons Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals

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Julian Solomons, Managing PartnerMr. Solomons was the Number One Intermediary Nationwide for five of eight years when he was with the VR Brokerage Group!Born London, England - Graduated Westminster University, London with a degree in Economics, Law and Accounting - (similar to an MBA)Since the late sixties had executive roles with several multi-national public companies (including a subsidiary of WR Grace, NY) in the sales/marketing function in the UK prior to partnering and building a multi-million dollar revenue engineering/electroplating company in London.Immigrated to the US in 1981. …

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• Aug 2017 Advised Undisclosed in its sale to Timepiece Capital
• Nov 2014 Advised ProArmor in its sale to Polaris Industires
• Jan 2013 Advised Martinic Engineering Inc in its sale to TriMas Corporation

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Tennessee Business Brokers

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals

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Privately owned boutique business brokerage firm also serving lower Middle Market companies in the sale of their privately owned companies. Corporate offices in Nashville TN but also serving all adjacent states. All industries. Exit planning services available. Commercial Real Estate services (with business sale). Area expertise in professional services, healthcare, medical, manufacturing, and commercial services.

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• Jan 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2020 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer

Pasadena Private

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals

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Pasadena Private is a boutique multi-family office handling the distinct financial needs of affluent families. Our suite of in-house services provides clients with access to experts and financial solutions that address most time sensitive needs. Pasadena Private is comprised of five primary lines of business that include portfolio management, commercial lending, retirement solutions, mergers & acquisitions, and property management. Additionally, our clients have access to direct investments sourced and managed by Pasadena Private in the categories of private loans, real…

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• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer

GW Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals

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GW Partners is a unique firm that combines the best elements of operational consulting, financial management, strategic planning and M&A Advisory services to partner with consumer brands to transform them into far more valuable and coveted strategic acquisition targets.

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• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Apr 2020 Advised Logistimatics in its sale to Saltwater Capital LLC

RVR Consulting Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal

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At RVR, we've earned our reputation as trusted advisors for small to mid-market companies and their owners by using our personal experience in building and sale of businesses we have grown ourselves. At RVR our expertise covers all aspects of the activities needed to successfully build a business – planning, sales, operations, finance and accounting, regulation, and overall administration, among others. We partner with our entrepreneurs and stay by their side at each step of the process until the journey is completed.Since the beginning, RVR Consulting Group has walked in the same shoes…

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• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Arch Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal

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Arch Capital is based in the Midwest and specializes in mergers & acquisitions, business strategy, revenue growth, and consulting services to lower middle market companies throughout the US. Our unique capabilities provide clients with a greater number of options, leading to a higher likelihood of success.The principles at Arch Capital have successfully completed M&A transactions for a wide array of clients in virtually every industry. Transactions typically involve closely held and family owned businesses, and private equity firms. We are committed to meeting the unique needs of…

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• Jun 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Philadelphia Investment Group Inc

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal

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Philadelphia Investment Group is well known for conducting highly focused acquisition searches for Fortune 500 type industrial companies. We also provide buy side and sell side advisory services from valuation and marketing through contract negotiations and closing. Clients receive skillful execution of confidential services for discreet auctions or marketing. Our firm consists of six partners plus associates and staff. We are U.S. based plus one partner in the U.K.

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• Nov 2020 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer

Nolan and Associates

1 Closed Deal via Axial 30 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1976, Nolan & Associates is a leading boutique investment banking firm with Midwestern roots, global reach, and a focus on the middle market. Nolan provides sell side, buy side and capital raise M&A advisory services to business owners, private equity groups and corporations. Nolan is on the 2022 & 2021 Inc. 5000 lists of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies, ranking No. 820 in 2022.

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• Jan 2023 Advised Scrubs on Wheels in its sale to Birch Swing Capital
• Oct 2022 Advised Mint Physician Staffing in its sale to Cross Country Healthcare
• Oct 2022 Advised Mint Physician Staffing in its sale to Cross Country Healthcare
• Sep 2022 Advised Stellar Manufacturing Company in its sale to Leslie's

MergersCorp M&A International

1 Closed Deal via Axial 29 Total Closed Deals

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MergersCorp™ is a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally.We deliver a comprehensive suite of investment banking services to lower-middle and middle-market businesses, spanning the entire transaction lifecycle from deal origination and financial modeling to expert deal execution.Our team comprises 110+ professionals across 23 countries, including seasoned M&A advisors, investment banking professionals, white collar lawyers,…

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• Apr 2024 Advised Luxembourg Fund SCA SICAV in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Feb 2024 Advised King’s Lynn Town Football Club on an investment from Turn Sports Investments Singapore
• Sep 2023 Advised Italian Soccer Team on an investment from American Investor

Western Commerce Group, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 25 Total Closed Deals

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Western is a boutique M&A and capital solutions advisory firm dedicated to helping business leaders perpetuate the legacy of their companies. Over the last twenty-five years, we have completed over $8 billion in transactions across North America in industries ranging from construction and manufacturing to distribution, retail, tech, staffing, and more. In each of these transactions, we have worked closely with the business owner and key stakeholders to position the company for long-term success while maintaining its unique characteristics. Preserving the company’s identity, leadership,…

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• Jun 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

American Business Intermediaries

1 Closed Deal via Axial 17 Total Closed Deals

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Private Equity and Public Company buyers are professionals with years of experience and have many transactions under their belt. To achieve maximum value, owners of a privately held company must match the experience, diligently prepare, and anticipate the details of a negotiation.The professionals at American Business Intermediaries are unmatched in the Central & South Texas Market for industry experience. At ABI, we start every review of a prospective sale engagement from a buyer’s perspective. We uncover every element of value and every element of risk and prepare appropriately by…

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• Dec 2024 Advised Audio Visual Aids Company in its sale to Nelco Media
• Aug 2023 Advised Pain and Stress Center in its sale to Pet King Brands
• Jul 2023 Advised Mission Hospice in its sale to Amedisys, Inc.
• Jul 2023 Advised Olympia Gymnastics in its sale to A Family Private Equity Company

Carpenter Hawke & Co.

1 Closed Deal via Axial 16 Total Closed Deals

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Carpenter Hawke & Co was established in 1991 to provide sell-side advisory services to privately held businesses with enterprise values between $1 million to $50 million. OUR Business Is Selling YOUR Business, CONFIDENTIALLY!Personal integrity and professionalism govern our performance with the utmost consideration given to our clients' best interest. Our reputation and specialized approach to transactions have earned us the respect of the many clients we have served over the years. Our experience and knowledge of the appropriate steps enable us to provide strategy and plan formulation to…

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• Nov 2021 Advised Permit Puller in its sale to Porch Group
• Mar 2020 Advised LJM Packaging Company on an investment from UNIFIED 2 Global Packaging Group
• Jan 2020 Advised Chapman Moser Funeral Service, Little Falls , NY on an investment from Houghtaling & Smith /Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Homes New York
• Jan 2020 Advised Shaker Workshops, Massachusetts on an investment from Tappan Chairs

RC Advisory Services

1 Closed Deal via Axial 14 Total Closed Deals

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RC Advisory Services is a boutique, sell-side M&A Advisory firm located near Seattle, Washington. Our "Sweet Spot" is the sale of companies in the $2.5M to $25M revenue range in a wide variety of industries. What do we do? Develop exit strategies for our clients, help structure companies for sale and ultimately sell them at a premium price to buyers who appreciate the firm's legacy. What are we proud of? Our reputation and our track record of selling every company for which we've accepted an engagement

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

Shaughnessy Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals

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We founded the Shaughnessy Group in 2017 with the purpose to help business owners successfully transition out of their most valued asset, their privately held, lower middle-market company. These sophisticated transactions or “liquidity events” require immense planning, carefully execution and professional selling that only an experienced M&A advisor can provide.We exist to create successful outcomes for our business owner clients, but a big part of our job involves educating the various stakeholders, advisors, intermediaries, and entrepreneurs themselves on what the M&A process…

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• Nov 2024 Advised Minisis Inc. in its sale to Soutron Global
• Jul 2024 Advised Southwest Doors & Hardware Ltd. in its sale to Cascadia Equity Partners
• Dec 2020 Advised Interpump in its sale to Summit Ridge Capital

ThielGroup, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals

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Located in the Albany, NY Capital Region, ThielGroup, LLC is a business sales, valuations and consulting firm - helping business owners achieve successful exits and counseling business buyers to find and analyze business opportunities. OUR SERVICESBusiness BrokerageMerger & AcquisitionsRetained Buy ServicesCertified Business ValuationsOpinion of Market ValuesDeal ConsultingOUR CLIENTSBuyersSellersCPAsAttorneysMEMBERSHIPSMerger & Acquisition Source (Board of Directors)National Association of Certified Valuators and AnalystsInternational Business Brokers AssociationWe work with…

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• Apr 2026 Advised XYZ Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2022 Advised Karner Psychological in its sale to CM Counsel Management