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Strategic Exit Advisors

21 Total Closed Deals

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SEA is The Entrepreneurs Investment Bank. We understand what entrepreneurs have been through to build their company, we help them realize that value. SEA engages with lower middles market companies with $2 to $8 million of EBITDA. The companies we represent all have great stories to tell. We understand building a successful business is a complex and emotional endeavor. We appreciate what you’ve been through to build your company. Our job is to make sure you get paid for it.

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• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2025 Advised Strategic Exit Advisors in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2025 Advised The MNM Group in its sale to Lynx Equity
• Jul 2024 Advised Raeyco on an investment from Confidential Company

Footprint Capital

20 Total Closed Deals

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In our opinion, critical elements to providing sound advice come from experiences, a willingness to learn, and diversity. Each member of our team has followed a distinct path, giving us a view into mergers and acquisitions from all angles. These varying business perspectives include those of acquisition advisors, company owners, lenders, investors, internal strategists, accountants, and from within Fortune 500 companies. We have seen what works in successful engagements and how to predict and prevent problems in transactions. Such expertise means we can put ourselves in a client’s shoes and…

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• Dec 2023 Advised Advanced Services in its sale to Eco
• Dec 2023 Advised MRCS in its sale to Beacon Specialized Living
• Dec 2023 Advised The Basement Doctor in its sale to Tecum Equity
• Dec 2023 Advised Columbia Corrugated Box in its sale to SupplyOne

Brock Capital Group, LLC

20 Total Closed Deals

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Employing the unparalleled collective experience and relationships of its 45+ managing directors, Brock Capital Group offers investment banking advisory and consulting services to clients on a broad variety of matters at the most senior level. Brock partners include former heads of investment banking groups at global Wall Street firms as well as C-level executives and directors of Fortune 500 companies. No other firm brings the same level of expertise to middle market clients. Services include advising and leading private company sales, corporate spin-outs, management buy-outs, private…

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• Dec 2014 Advised WesTest Engineering Corporation in its sale to Rantec Power Systems
• Nov 2014 Assisted Aerofleet in securing debt financing from Board Advisory
• Mar 2014 Advised Exosome Diagnostics on an investment from Qiagen
• Jan 2014 Advised Chrysler Group LLC in its sale to Fiat North America LLC

Berkery Noyes Investment Bankers

20 Total Closed Deals

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POWERED BY KNOWLEDGEBerkery Noyes is an independent investment bank providing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory and financial consulting services to middle-market leaders in the global information, software, and technology industries.Our senior investment bankers, by focusing on transactions within specific vertical markets, bring deep knowledge to every assignment. The firm also has extensive experience working on behalf of healthcare, financial services, and education companies.Since its founding by Joseph W. Berkery in 1983, Berkery Noyes has assisted corporate clients in their…

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• Jul 2023 Advised protocols.io in its sale to Springer Nature
• Jul 2023 Advised Modus Engagement, Inc. in its sale to Bigtincan Holdings Limited
• Apr 2023 Advised Scribendi in its sale to Edanz Inc.
• Mar 2023 Advised Courtroom Connect in its sale to Greybull Stewardship

Neri Capital Partners

20 Total Closed Deals

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Established in April of 2006, Neri Capital Partners, an independent boutique investment bank, provides Merger and Acquisition and Advisory services for owners of privately held companies. Our firm has multi-market sector experience for companies whose revenue ranges from $5.0 to $50.0 million. Neri Capital is recognized for simplifying complex transactions, and advising clients in making the best decisions for their business, not ours.  We generally work with profitable ($1.0 to $15.0 million EBITDA) manufacturers, business-to-business services, tech, healthcare, trades,…

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• Dec 2014 Advised Sexton Dental Clinic, Inc. in its sale to A Private Investor
• Nov 2014 Advised Carpenter Avionics, Inc. in its sale to Momentum Aviation Holdings, Inc.
• Jul 2014 Advised The Mews, LLC in its sale to Senior Living, Inc.
• May 2014 Advised Carter Insulation and Services, Inc. in its sale to Franklin Asset Management, LLC

Houlihan Capital

19 Total Closed Deals

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Houlihan Capital is a leading, solutions-driven valuation, financial advisory and boutique investment banking firm committed to delivering superior client value. We pride ourselves on being thought leaders in an ever-changing landscape. Houlihan Capital is a FINRA and SIPC member, committed to the highest levels of professional ethics and standards. Investment Banking Services We provide sell side and buy side M&A advisory services, institutional private placement and capital raises. Valuation and Financial Advisory We provide an array of services that range from portfolio valuation,…

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• Aug 2023 Advised AMI in its sale to Israel Aerospace Industries Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired Aero-Mark LLC
• Aug 2023 Assisted Bond Medical in securing debt financing from Bank of America
• Aug 2023 Advised Clay Petroleum Group in its sale to HESS

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JTW Advisors

18 Total Closed Deals

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JTW Advisors Overview:We are a Boutique Investment Bank Focused Exclusively on The Real Estate and Blue-Collar Business Industries.Advisory Services: Valuations, Sell-Side and Buy-Side Mergers & Acquisitions for Building Products and Services Companies, as well as Home Builders.Capital Raising: Equity, Debt, Hybrid, Other (Lot/Land Banking)    

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• Mar 2026 Advised JK Monarch Fine Homes in its sale to Trumark Homes
• Mar 2026 Advised Wright Homes in its sale to Hajime Construction
• Nov 2025 Advised Hurricane Builders in its sale to McGuinn Homes
• Nov 2025 Advised Hurricane Builders in its sale to Veranda Homes

Baird Business Owner Solutions

17 Total Closed Deals

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We advise buyers and sellers on business sales, mergers, acquisitions, ESOPs and other similar transactions. Our Business Owner Solutions team will deliver the strategic advice and practical guidance to help you achieve the optimal outcome in your business transition. Our credentialed, experienced business valuation team understands both the art and science of business valuation. We tailor each project to the client's unique situation and needs. The ongoing M&A experience of our Business Owner Solutions team is a critical factor grounding our valuations in the real world.When you're ready to…

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• Dec 2017 Advised Pluto Corporation in its sale to Derby Supply Chain Solutions
• Oct 2017 Advised StaffMasters, Inc. in its sale to Hire Dynamics
• Aug 2017 Advised Kay Manufacturing in its sale to SRS Ventures
• May 2017 Advised Grandview Gallery in its sale to CID Capital

CoView Capital, Inc.

16 Total Closed Deals

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CoView Capital, Inc. is an investment banking and advisory firm founded by senior professionals with extensive domestic and international experience. The firm was established to provide an innovative approach to traditional and complex financial issues facing both growing and mature companies. CoView's advisory and investment banking activities encompass a wide range of services including mergers and acquisitions,valuations, consulting and strategic planning, capital raising for expansion and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, fairness opinions, due diligence reviews, and advising…

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• Nov 2023 Advised Surge Private Equity in its sale to Coastal Amusement Inc.
• Nov 2023 Advised Benchmark in its sale to Tiger Supplies
• Jul 2023 Advised Respect Manufacturing in its sale to MYKU Biosciences LLC
• Jul 2023 Advised Alliance Entertainment in its sale to Mecca Electronics

Ankura Capital Advisors

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Ankura Capital Advisors, LLC (ACA) (Member FINRA, SIPC) offers investment banking services related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as well as private placement capital raises:M&A financial advisory for private and publicly traded companies, investment funds, and not-for-profit organizationsBuy-side advisorySell-side advisory (including dispositions of divisions and non-core assets)Private placement transactions: placement agent services in connection with the sale of equity, debt, and hybrid securities to financial investors and strategic partnersLoan brokeringCapital RaisingOur…

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• Oct 2025 Advised Wilbur on an investment from Investible
• Apr 2025 Assisted Broadway Strategic Return Fund in securing debt financing from BC Partners
• Feb 2025 Advised DCL Monteith Plant in its sale to Lorama Group Inc.
• Feb 2025 Advised DCL Waterfoot Plant in its sale to Lorama Group Inc.

Transitus Capital

14 Total Closed Deals

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Transitus Capital provides Investment Banking services to middle market firms in a wide array of industries. We offer clients a strategic approach to Merger & Acquisition advisory and Capital Raising Solutions. Our singular focus on the middle market allows us the opportunity to work closely with clients to provide top tier guidance throughout the transaction.

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• Jul 2023 Advised Connectrac in its sale to LeGrand
• Jul 2023 Advised Elite in its sale to LKQ
• Jul 2023 Advised Made Ya Smile Dental in its sale to Dental Care Alliance
• Jul 2023 Advised Standard Pump Parts in its sale to Hicks Equity Partners

Roadmap Advisors

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Roadmap Advisors is a boutique investment banking firm providing acquisition search, sell-side and advisory services:For buyers, we execute proactive, thesis-driven acquisition searches to uncover, evaluate and close acquisitionsFor sellers, we leverage our intimate understanding of the buy-side perspective to extract full value in the sale of our clients’ companiesOur corporate advisory service helps clients identify pockets of opportunity and create significant value within their operationsWe have participated in tens of thousands of transaction opportunities throughout our…

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• Oct 2024 Advised Aggregates Company in its sale to Aggregates Company
• May 2024 Assisted Foodservice Company in securing debt financing from Specialty Finance Co.
• Mar 2024 Advised Tank Cleaning Contractor in its sale to Family Office
• Aug 2023 Advised Majestic Collision & Frame Repair in its sale to Merx Truck & Trailer

MaximForte

12 Total Closed Deals

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MaximForte is a dedicated Investment Banking & Sell Side M&A advisory firm focused on founder-led and family-owned lower mid-market growth-oriented companies (EBITDA $2m - $50m). Our services include M&A Advisory, Capital Advisory (Debt and Equity) and Business Consulting. We represent companies based out of United States and Canada. MaximForte LLC offers securities through Finalis Securities LLC; Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction is located at 450 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017, 800-962-0418.

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• May 2026 Assisted Private Healthcare Group in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• May 2026 Assisted Villa St Luc in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• May 2026 Assisted Centre D'Accueil Mon Chez Nous in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Apr 2026 Advised Sahar Hospice in its sale to Confidential Company

BlackTorch Capital

12 Total Closed Deals

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BlackTorch Capital is a results-driven investment banking firm providing strategic and financial solutions customized to meet the needs of public and private middle-market companies and their capital providers. SINGULAR SOLUTIONS No two companies are exactly alike. Their circumstances and challenges always differ. That’s why, before recommending any specific strategy, we always invest the time necessary to understand your issues, your business model and your objectives. Remaining flexible and focused allows us to create singular, innovative solutions. PROVEN EXPERIENCE Our senior investment…

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• Aug 2014 Advised CloudCover in its sale to Not Disclosed
• Jul 2014 Advised Dane Technologies on an investment from Not Disclosed
• Jul 2014 Advised Comforts of Home in its sale to Not Disclosed
• Jul 2014 Advised Boundary Medical in its sale to IMI Health

Mt. Vista Capital

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Mt. Vista Capital, Inc. is full-service investment banking firm providing professional merger and acquisition, financial advisory and business valuation services exclusively to middle market companies. Our middle market focus on sell-side advisory is designed to provide efficient execution of our client's transaction while maximizing value. Our financial advisory services provide assistance to our clients in structuring and sourcing the capital resources they need to fund organic or acquisition growth strategies. To support both of these service areas we also provide business valuation…

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• Oct 2013 Advised Chief Executive Boards International in its sale to Aegis Assistance, Inc
• May 2013 Advised Experienced Commercial Printing Executives in its sale to Regional Commercial Printing Executives
• May 2013 Advised Regional Healthcare Services Co. in its sale to Strategic Competitor
• Jun 2012 Advised OFM, Inc. in its sale to Gen Cap America

Quazar

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Quazar Capital Corporation, founded in 1990, is a private Investment Banking firm specializing in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) services including:Sell-Side AdvisoryBusiness Planning & Exit PlanningGrowth Planning & Buy-Side Advisory, andFinancing & Deblt PlacementQuazar typically works with private and closely-held businesses with sales between $5 Million and $100 Million. There is no substitute for experience and integrity when you retain merger and acquisition professionals to help you buy or sell a company. With Quazar’s 30-plus years of successfully working with numerous companies,…

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• May 2024 Advised Brainier Solutions in its sale to ClearCompany
• Apr 2024 Advised SET Environmental in its sale to Foothills Environmental
• Apr 2024 Advised Versa-Lok Family of Companies in its sale to CC Companies and Rock Hard Landscape Supply
• May 2023 Advised Gentle Transitions of California in its sale to Corporate Relocation International

India Brook Partners

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India Brook Partners, LLC is an independent investment banking firm providing the highest level of value added advice and services to corporations and institutional investors, specializing in the food and beverage industry. We work with many management and family owned middle market companies and investors, focusing on mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions. We offer clients market access, specialized industry knowledge, valuation expertise and effective transaction management to achieve highly competitive results. The firm's website is at http://www.indiabrook.com.

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• Jul 2023 Advised Spangler in its sale to Kencraft
• Jul 2023 Advised TSC Holding Co. in its sale to Taormina Sales Company
• Jul 2023 Advised Taormina Sales Corp. in its sale to Campania Foods Company
• May 2017 Advised Nuts.com in its sale to Koppers Chocolate

Fortis Capital Management Group

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Fortis Capital is a young innovative investment banking firm headquartered in the Palm Beaches, servicing the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Fortis has a pragmatic approach to every project with the ambition to be bold & audacious. The firm draws from a broad base of partner firms specializing in equity and/or debt, giving way to opportunistic private placement.The firm’s investment strategy is centered on identifying market inefficiencies and partnering with financial institutions & investment firms that recapitalize or reposition capital assets to assist in the growth of…

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• Aug 2023 Advised Custom Engineered Window & Door Company on an investment from Anonymous Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Agricultural Business on an investment from Anonymous Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Medical Device on an investment from Anonymous Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Fiber Recycling Company in its sale to Anonymous Company

Exitwise, LLC

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Our clients recommend us to their friends because we help sell companies faster and for more money ... and the proof is in the data.By leveraging our global network of industry specialized, M&A experts, we create the best teams of M&A experts for each of our clients to create optimal outcomes.The right team of industry specialized, M&A experts will know your buyer pool better than anyone. This means your M&A team can create the right amount of buyer competition to help you maximize the sale of your business.

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• Mar 2024 Advised TakeLessons in its sale to Betterfly
• Jul 2023 Advised One Monroe in its sale to Great Lakes Tile Products
• Jul 2023 Advised Artech in its sale to The Dako Group
• Jul 2023 Advised Vista Equity Partners in its sale to EventUp

CFG Capital Markets, LLC

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CFG Capital Markets, LLC is a fully-registered (member FINRA, SIPC) investment banking and securities firm that offers capital raising, M&A, and strategic advisory services to a broad spectrum of healthcare operating and healthcare real estate companies. CFG Capital Markets, LLC maintains a fixed income division that provides both issuers and investors access to the taxable and tax-exempt fixed income markets.

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• Sep 2017 Advised HHA, Inc. in its sale to Meridian Behavioral Health Systems
• Jun 2017 Advised Undisclosed on an investment from Silver Oak Services Partners, LLC
• Apr 2017 Advised Pine Grove, Inc. in its sale to Meridian Behavioral Health Systems
• Apr 2017 Advised Oxford Senior Living on an investment from American Housing REIT