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Meridian Capital LLC

93 Total Closed Deals

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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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• Mar 2018 Advised Jet Blast Deflectors Inc. in its sale to Hanover Partners, Northstar Capital, and Greyrock Capital Group
• Feb 2018 Assisted Real Greek, LLC, DBA Ellenos in securing debt financing from SuperG Capital
• Feb 2018 Advised Aurora Systems Inc., DBA AD Systems in its sale to Allegion plc
• Jan 2018 Advised Smith and Greene Company in its sale to Edward Don and Company, a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners

Western Reserve Partners LLC

77 Total Closed Deals

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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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• Nov 2015 Advised Verisma Systems, Inc. on an investment from NewSpring Capital and Blue Heron Capital
• Apr 2015 Advised A.R.E. Accessories in its sale to TA Associates
• Jul 2014 Advised Bock & Clark Corporation in its sale to Orchard Holdings Group
• Jul 2014 Advised Stoneridge, Inc.Wiring Business Segment in its sale to Motherson Sumi Systems Limited

TM Capital Corp.

75 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1989, TM Capital is the client-first investment banking team advising industry-leading companies across North America and around the world. In everything we do, our professionals share a relentless commitment to engineering extraordinary outcomes with an unmatched standard of client care. Over the last three decades, we have completed more than 450 transactions with a combined value in excess of $30 billion. With offices in Atlanta, Boston and New York, our mission critical capabilities include: complex mergers and acquisitions; debt and equity financings; minority and majority…

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• Sep 2023 Advised Delaware Valley Floral Group in its sale to Staple Street Capital
• Aug 2023 Advised Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc. in its sale to Tenex Capital Management
• Jul 2023 Advised Pinnacle Cranes Holding, LLC in its sale to Atlantic & Southern Equipment
• Jul 2023 Advised Hydraulex in its sale to BBB Industries

Cascadia Capital LLC

58 Total Closed Deals

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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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• Mar 2022 Advised Psychiatric Centers at San Diego in its sale to Mindpath Health
• Feb 2022 Advised Three Bears Alaska on an investment from Westward Partners
• Feb 2022 Advised Credence in its sale to Certn
• Feb 2022 Advised DentalXchange on an investment from Bregal Sagemount

Greenwich Capital Group

46 Total Closed Deals

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Greenwich Capital Group (“GCG") is a leading middle-market investment bank that advises clients including closely-held and family-owned businesses, private equity firms, and public companies. GCG’s senior bankers have collectively advised on hundreds of transactions and average nearly 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, with most having backgrounds with large U.S. and global firms. GCG is focused on advising clients in key industry verticals throughout the U.S.GCG was founded by entrepreneurially minded investment banking professionals focused on building an organization…

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• Aug 2024 Advised Alpha Metalcraft Group in its sale to Industrial Growth Partners
• Jul 2024 Advised TopFlite Components in its sale to kSARIA Corporation
• Apr 2024 Advised Venshure Test Services in its sale to AB Dynamics plc
• Feb 2024 Advised Midwest Glass Fabricators, Inc. in its sale to Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc.

MHT Partners

42 Total Closed Deals

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As owners of our firm, we think like entrepreneurs, bringing unparalleled level of passion and intensity to every transaction.MHT Partners is committed to delivering a higher level of service, combined with exceptional execution, for our clients. We have deep industry knowledge in the sectors we serve and, with offices coast to coast, employ a network of professionals who know the players, the market and how to position, negotiate and close the deal.We advise leaders of niche markets who are selling a company, buying a company or raising capital for growth.MHT Partners serves a variety of…

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• Sep 2017 Advised Corporate United in its sale to Omnia Partners
• Aug 2017 Advised Sales Benchmark Index on an investment from Alaris Royalty Corp.
• Jul 2017 Advised School Improvement Network in its sale to Frontline Education
• Jul 2017 Advised Dermatologists of Central States in its sale to Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center, PLC

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Commerce Street Capital, LLC

36 Total Closed Deals

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Commerce Street Capital, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, is a premier investment banking firm serving financial institutions and middle-market companies. We value collaboration with our client partners and enjoy building long term relationships established on a foundation of mutual respect, common goals, and uncommon integrity. Led by veterans of the financial industry, Commerce Street Capital’s practice includes: - Mergers & Acquisitions - Recapitalizations - Private Placement of Debt & Equity - Regulatory Advisory - Valuations & Fairness Opinions - Community Bank Capital Markets Services - SBIC…

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• Sep 2015 Advised Schwertner State Bank in its sale to R Bank
• Jul 2015 Advised Independent Bank of Texas in its sale to Veritex Community Banks
• Jul 2015 Advised Vision Bank in its sale to Texas Bank and Trust
• Jul 2015 Advised The Bank of Fayetteville in its sale to Farmers & Merchants Bank

Aurum Capital Connect

13 Total Closed Deals

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Aurum Capital Connect is a Denver- and Dallas-based investment bank and strategic advisory group that specializes in M&A and capital formation for middle market companies. We firmly believe active involvement with our client companies is key to success; we work closely with management teams to develop and execute strategy, open doors to capital, and create meaningful exits.

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• Oct 2025 Advised HP EnviroVision on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2025 Advised Lion Fencing and Steel Supplies on an investment from Alterna Capital Partners
• Jun 2025 Advised Encore Engineering Holdings on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2024 Advised Origins Lab in its sale to Montrose Environmental Group

UHY Advisors Corporate Finance, LLC

12 Total Closed Deals

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Our firm's National Transaction Services Group is comprised of seasoned, multi-disciplined professionals that bring a different aspect and perspective to bear in the transaction process, providing a uniquely integrated services approach to client service and product delivery. We do not believe that “one size fits all”; as each transaction is distinct. We offer services tailored for each transaction and seek opportunities for our clients to maximize their return on investment, while minimizing risks.

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• Oct 2014 Advised Sur-Flo Plastics & Engineering in its sale to Crowne Group, LLC
• Oct 2014 Advised Gentz Aero in its sale to MB Aerospace
• Oct 2014 Advised Fluid Automation Inc. in its sale to Graco Inc.
• Oct 2014 Advised Marshall E. Campbell Co. in its sale to LaSalle Electric Supply

WoodRock & Co.

11 Total Closed Deals

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WoodRock & Co. offers private investment banking services to emerging growth and middle- market companies. Working as a partner with our clients, we help move companies through the capital markets and complexities of growth. With backgrounds in investment banking, corporate development, venture capital and finance, our team brings a wealth of experience to the table and offers the kind of direct, personal service and long-term attention that large financial advisory firms often cannot provide. Based in Houston, WoodRock has worked with clients in many areas of the country and across…

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• Jul 2014 Advised Foxborough Peak Disposal Co., LLC in its sale to TexCom Resources Inc.
• Dec 2013 Advised Rebellion Photonics on an investment from Tinicum L.P. and Affiliated Funds
• Oct 2013 Advised Radiant Oil & Gas on an investment from Senior Debt Provider
• Jul 2013 Advised Rock River Resources on an investment from Bridgehouse Capital

Osprey Capital Partners

11 Total Closed Deals

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OUR STORYOsprey Capital Partners is a leading Mid-Market Investment Bank. Operating since 1998, we have consistently provided Canadian companies and their stakeholders with best in class M&A and Financial Advisory services. With thousands of capital sources and strategic relationships, and a proven proprietary process, we work to provide our clients with the best possible outcome, whether they Sell a Business, Buy a Business, or Finance a Business.Welcome to Osprey Capital.OUR SERVICESOur success in servicing our clients’ M&A, financing and strategic requirements is a…

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• Sep 2024 Advised Comsense in its sale to Advantive
• Sep 2023 Advised A.O. Wilson in its sale to Massey Capital
• Mar 2023 Assisted Ciscom Corp in securing debt financing from HSBC
• Nov 2022 Advised Tayco in its sale to BRC Group of Companies

SSG Capital Advisors, LLC

11 Total Closed Deals

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SSG Capital Advisors is an independent boutique investment bank that assists middle-market companies and their stakeholders. We provide our clients with comprehensive investment banking services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private placements, financial restructurings, valuations, litigation and strategic advisory. SSG has a proven track record of closing over 350 transactions in North America and Europe and is a leader in the industry.

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• Mar 2024 Advised Renters Warehouse in its sale to GA Technologies
• Jan 2024 Advised Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in its sale to Anonymous Company
• Jan 2024 Advised Christmas by Krebs Corporation in its sale to The Gerson Companies
• Nov 2023 Advised EFS Parlin Holdings, LLC in its sale to TigerGenCo

Pallas Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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Pallas Partners is a boutique advisory firm focused on M&A Advisory, Strategic Advisory, and Capital Advisory for lower middle-market, privately held companies. Founded in 2007 with offices in Louisville, KY, and Nashville, TN, our senior team has experience leading companies through growth, transition, and exit.We serve:Founders and family-owned businesses seeking to maximize exit valuePrivate equity and family offices looking to divest, expand, or enhance portfolio performanceStrategic buyers and institutional investors pursuing targeted acquisition…

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• Sep 2024 Advised Huncilman Sheet Metal Fabrication in its sale to NIX
• Apr 2020 Advised Oliva Torras in its sale to Bracket Systems, Inc
• Dec 2018 Advised Kentuckiana Allergy in its sale to Family Allergy & Asthma
• May 2017 Advised Malone Workforce Solutions in its sale to Allstaff

TrueNorth Capital Partners, LLC

10 Total Closed Deals

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TrueNorth was founded with a clear sense of purpose and direction: provide exceptional, unfiltered and unbiased merger and acquisition and restructuring advice to middle market companies. Our firm understands those issues unique to this market and works within a structure that guarantees senior level execution. The TrueNorth team has the integrity and foresight to forego short term gain in favor of creating lasting relationships borne of trust. The founding members of TrueNorth have built their careers and reputations serving this market and understanding its intricacies. They have evidenced…

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• Aug 2023 Advised Alaniz and Sons in its sale to Private Equity Capital
• Aug 2023 Advised Bicron Electronics Company in its sale to iNRCORE, LLC
• Aug 2023 Advised Cap Street in its sale to American Packing and Gasket
• Aug 2023 Advised Analytic Stress in its sale to Capstreet

Genesis Capital, LLC

10 Total Closed Deals

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Genesis Capital is an independent investment and merchant banking firm dedicated to working with family-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses, public corporations, and institutional investors to achieve their most important strategic initiatives."Focus on Need vs. Size"Our mission is to best serve clients through our "Focus on Need vs. Size". Genesis Capital has worked with clients in excess of $30 billion to under $25 million of enterprise value and has completed transactions ranging from over $1 billion to under $10 million. Our clients include leading public corporations, private…

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• Dec 2022 Advised Rusty Taco in its sale to Gala Capital Partners
• Sep 2022 Advised Kwalu in its sale to Dunes Point Capital, LLC
• Sep 2022 Advised Network Controls in its sale to Abacus Investments
• Jun 2022 Advised Construction Implements Depot in its sale to LFM Capital

Bayfield Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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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

Telsey Advisory Group

6 Total Closed Deals

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Telsey Advisory Group ("TAG") is a leading equity research, institutional equity sales and trading, investment banking, and consulting firm with a focus on the retail and consumer sectors. TAG was founded in 2006 by Dana Telsey, a retail industry expert with over 27 years of buy-side and sell-side experience focused on the retail and consumer sector and the #1 ranked Specialty Stores analyst for seven consecutive years by Institutional Investor magazine. TAG is often cited as an authoritative source for perspectives on the consumer and its analysts frequently appear across media channels,…

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• Feb 2013 Advised Michael Kors on an investment from New and Existing Shareholders
• Dec 2012 Advised The Tile Shop on an investment from New Shareholders
• Sep 2012 Advised Michael Kors on an investment from New and Existing Shareholders
• Aug 2012 Advised The Tile Shop in its sale to JWC Acquisition Corp.

Carl Marks Advisors

5 Total Closed Deals

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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

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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

Granite Tower Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

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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