Top California Investment Banks with Recent Private M&A Activity

123

Active Firms

134

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$18M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 37%

Technology 15%

Business Services 10%

Consumer Goods 10%

Transportation 9%

Key Attributes

Best For: Complex Transactions | Typical Fee: Retainer & Success fee | Coverage: Dedicated, Sector-Focused Deal Teams

Calabasas Capital

10 Total Closed Deals

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Calabasas Capital is a boutique financial advisory firm primarily serving lower-middle-market (typically with between $10MM and $100MM in revenue) privately-held companies, business owners and entrepreneurs.• Our goal is always to Maximize Value for our clients• We provide customized advisory services tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and opportunities• Our team members each have over 20 years experience in investment banking, private equity and Big 4 public accounting. Our services include:• Sell Side Mergers & Acquisitions• Private Equity &…

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Jan 2023 Advised Bandwagon Brokerage in its sale to Wholesale Produce Supply
Aug 2022 Advised Innovative Plastics in its sale to Global Supply LLC
Jul 2022 Advised Moulded Fibre Technology, Inc. in its sale to CKF Inc.
Dec 2021 Advised InvoTech Systems in its sale to HID Global

GT Securities

10 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 2002, GT Securities is a modern, tech-driven investment bank and broker-dealer platform that facilitates winning transactions between our 300+ independent investment banker partners, companies looking to grow or exit, and investors/buyers seeking ROI. We have successfully passed multiple regular cycle FINRA, SEC, and state securities examinations & audits and have a fully “clean” compliance record.

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Aug 2023 Advised Metropolitan Skin Clinic in its sale to Growthink Capital
Aug 2023 Advised MPulse Software, Inc. in its sale to Anonymous Company
May 2022 Advised Blue Whale Materials in its sale to Ara Partners
Mar 2022 Advised Agro Logistic Systems Inc. in its sale to MGK

CriticalPoint Partners

8 Total Closed Deals

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CriticalPoint Partners (CPP) is an M&A Advisory Firm and Investment Bank, headquartered in Los Angeles. Focused on sourcing, negotiating and executing a range of transactions for our clients, we strive to enhance shareholder value through acquisitions, or to maximize proceeds in a business sale. We take a long-term view with respect to our clients and build partnerships that span the course of multiple transactions. CPP was founded upon the core principle of providing world-class strategic advice to lower middle market companies. As experienced principal investors, we bring decades of deal…

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Nov 2014 Advised Brixton in its sale to Altamont Capital Partners
May 2014 Advised My School Things in its sale to CriticalPoint Capital
Mar 2014 Acquired My School Things
Nov 2013 Advised Tarazi Specialty Foods in its sale to Highwood Farms

Black Legend Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

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At Black Legend Capital, we have the ability to provide an attractive assortment of financial ventures. We partner with corporations and management teams to provide strategy and consulting resources to build and grow great companies and asset-based projects. We have facilitated several industry projects to generate leading returns for our clients.Black Legend Capital was formed in 2011 by senior bankers formerly with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Duff & Phelps.Through tenure with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Duff & Phelps, the senior members of the BLC team have completed…

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Apr 2015 Advised Stone Group on an investment from Various Institutional and High Net Worth Investors
Feb 2015 Advised TOMII Wellness on an investment from Various Institutional Investors and High Net Worth Investors
Nov 2014 Advised Qrunch Foods on an investment from various individual and institutional investors
Feb 2011 Advised Navitas Land and Mineral on an investment from Various Investors

Clear Capital Advisors

6 Total Closed Deals

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CLEAR CAPITAL ADVISORS is a Los Angeles-based financial advisory firm focused exclusively on the needs of management and shareholders. We provide the full spectrum of merger, acquisition, capital raising, and strategic advisory services to middle market and emerging growth companies. We work closely with our clients to understand all facets of their business as well as their objectives. We use our substantial transaction experience and market insight to design a specific plan of action to achieve our client's strategic and financial goals. We have an outstanding record of delivering…

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Sep 2013 Advised PRO-TEK in its sale to LAC Group
Jul 2013 Advised inSleep Technologies, LLC on an investment from Series A financing from a group of investors including Windham Ventures
Jul 2013 Advised Bel Air Internet (BAI) on an investment from Pacific Western Bank
Apr 2013 Advised HYFN in its sale to LIN Media

DBO Partners

6 Total Closed Deals

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DBO Partners is an independent investment banking firm based in San Francisco founded in 2012 by Morgan Stanley investment banking veterans. Our partners each bring over 20 years of experience advising leading companies and institutions on their most important strategic and financial transactions. Our Firm offers expertise across a broad range of investment banking advisory services, including: mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, debt and equity capital raising, shareholder relations and financing and general partner advisory services. In addition to our investment banking advisory…

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Jul 2019 Advised Digital Bridge Holdings in its sale to Colony Capital
Jan 2018 Advised Ethertronics in its sale to AVX Corporation
Nov 2015 Advised The Mutual Fund Store in its sale to Financial Engines
Mar 2015 Advised MWH Global in its sale to Stantec

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Peter A Sokoloff & Co

6 Total Closed Deals

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Peter A. Sokoloff Co.primarily advises on corporate mergers and acquisitions within specific industries in which the firm has deep knowledge and relationships. Founded in 1997, the firm has achieved international standing by covering the vital industries of Security and Telecommunications.Within Telecommunications our firm specializes in MA of the vendors who provide software and services to carriers and enteprrises. Our Security practice includes hardware, software and services businesses who provide physical and logical security products and services to protect Homeland Security,…

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May 2017 Advised Apollo Video Technology in its sale to Luminator Group/Audax Private Equity
Dec 2015 Advised Cortel in its sale to Ridgemont Equity Partners
Jul 2014 Advised Tarshan in its sale to Enabil
Jun 2013 Advised Card Scanning Solutions in its sale to Red Oak Growth Partners, Insight Ventures Partners, Egis Capital

Adaptive Capital Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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Adaptive Capital Partners is a boutique investment bank advising privately held businesses on sell-side M&A, capital raises, and strategic transactions. The firm was founded to address the need for more personalized, strategic advisory services within the middle market. Built on a commitment to integrity, excellence, and long-term partnership, the firm has quickly developed a reputation as a trusted advisor focused on delivering optimal outcomes for its clients. Our deep expertise and experience form the foundation for the comprehensive strategic services we provide today. Visit…

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Mar 2026 Advised CFO Hub, LLC in its sale to Carr, Riggs & Ingram
Jun 2025 Advised Kinco in its sale to Mechanix Wear
Jan 2025 Advised enTrust Wealth Advisors in its sale to AlphaCore Wealth Advisory

RA Capital Advisors

2 Total Closed Deals

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RA Capital Advisors is a leading private investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private financings, shareholder matters, restructurings and crisis situations for clients ranging from middle market companies to the Fortune 500. Founded in 1988, the firm has served as financial advisor on some of the most significant and complex transactions in U.S. corporate history. RA Capital Advisors is a private investment bank. TRUSTED ADVISORS Since inception, RA Capital Advisors has consummated transactions on behalf of our advisory clients with an aggregate value in excess of $60…

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Aug 2011 Advised Mosaic, Inc. in its sale to Linquest Corporation
Aug 2011 Advised Gerber Scientific in its sale to Vector Capital for $283,000,000

Boustead Securities, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Boustead's bankers offer a wide range of capital market transactions -Raise equity for late-stage private or small cap public companies -Arrange senior or junior debt for US or international operations -Complete M&A projects efficiently and at best values -Assist with stock buybacks, M&A defense reviews, exchange offers, etc.

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Feb 2013 Advised Drug Co. on an investment from Various investors
Jan 2013 Advised Kiva Brand of Products on an investment from RG Barry

Marber Capital

2 Total Closed Deals

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Marber Capital assists private companies from post-seed to middle market to prepare for capital raising (debt and equity), execute the raise, and then implements or enhances finance infrastructure and risk management procedures to grow the business. Mr. Berman has over 25 years’ experience in finance, first as an equity analyst covering manufacturers in Japan, then on the buy side with the Rockefeller family office doing deep-dive fundamental analysis, valuation and modeling for potential investment. His management experience began in the securities industry where he first led a small team…

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Oct 2019 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
Oct 2019 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Vaquero Capital

2 Total Closed Deals

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Vaquero Capital advises technology companies on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising transactions. Vaquero is focused on serving entrepreneurs and investors in fast growing businesses in SaaS, Internet, mobile, and data. Our mission is to provide superior positioning, process management, and transaction execution for capital raising and mergers and acquisitions. We seek to combine superior execution with extensive industry knowledge and strong relationships with investors, buyers, and innovative companies in our core vertical sectors.

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Jul 2021 Advised Top of Mind in its sale to Black Knight
Jun 2021 Advised Message Broadcast in its sale to LINK Mobility

B. Riley Securities

1 Total Closed Deal

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We are a leading, diversified financial services provider. We are a collection of experts with the in-house capabilities to serve any financial need at every stage of the business life cycle. Our team of seasoned experts takes a non-traditional, oftentimes contrarian approach to opportunities, where firm resources and cross collaboration are well bestowed while always putting our clients first. What truly sets us apart from the competition is that, in addition to serving clients and investors, we actively utilize our balance sheet and have the operational prowess and foresight to recognize…

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Nov 2022 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Clifton Larson Allen

1 Total Closed Deal

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CLA is the 8th largest accounting firm in the United States and provides a range of professional services to over 70,000 business clients. Our firm has over 125 offices across the country and we have deep expertise in a number of industry verticals. Our Transaction Services group works with businesses looking to transition ownership through investment banking and related services.

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Dec 2024 Advised Garven Holdings, LLC in its sale to Card Factory

Jensen Capital Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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Mr. Jensen has been over 33 years of experience operating, funding, creating strategic alliances with major industry leaders, and trading the private securities of emerging growth companies – including start-ups, reorganizations, and high growth enterprises. He has resurrected a few promising companies as well. He learned his analysis techniques and skills from some of Wall Street’s most respected investors and analysts, as well as from Silicon Valley’s early founders. Mr. Jensen began his career at Warburg Paribas Becker, Drexel Burnham Lambert, Bear Stearns, and Kidder Peabody. In…

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Nov 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Regent Financial

1 Total Closed Deal

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We are a client-focused boutique investment bank. With a management team of 16 Managing Directors, 250+ years of combined experience, and $2.8B+ of successfully completed transactions, our mission is to add value to client businesses via a suite of bespoke financial services to support accelerated growth. These include corporate finance analysis, enterprise valuation, structured finance, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) advisory, post-merger integration support, debt/equity capital raise, external financial audit, project rating, credit analysis, risk management advisory, leveraged buyout…

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Mar 2022 Assisted Deshbandhu Group in securing debt financing from N/A

Instream Partners LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Founded in 2000, Instream Partners is dedicated to providing corporate finance and merger and acquisition services to technology companies. Our experienced professionals combine investment banking expertise with industry knowledge and extensive operational expertise. We have a special focus on the digital media, SaaS, enterprise software, storage, semiconductor, and EDA sectors. Our extensive domain knowledge and experience enables us to create significant value for our clients.

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Mar 2012 Advised Exclara in its sale to Million Star Technology

BTIG

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BTIG Investment Banking delivers differentiated and personalized strategic advice and solutions, specifically designed to address clients’ most challenging and important business objectives.High-Performing Professionals. Powerful Partnerships.Led by seasoned professionals, each with over 20 years of advisory and capital markets experience, we specialize in helping companies realize their full potential. By strategically integrating clients into our established network of decision makers and thought leaders, BTIG is uniquely positioned to identify market opportunities. Tapping into our…

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Windridge Advisors

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Windridge Advisors is a strategic advisory firm dedicated to delivering independent, high-integrity guidance to entrepreneurs, founders, and boards navigating pivotal decisions. We draw on deep industry expertise and trusted relationships to help our clients create lasting value through mergers, acquisitions, and long-term planning. We offer world-class perspective through ongoing market research and insights, with an evolving interest in strategies that support sustainable wealth and strategic growth.

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Columbia Capital

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The Columbia Capital companies provide a broad range of services to emerging growth and middle market companies and to investment funds relating to raising capital and mergers and acquisitions. We seek to work with high-growth companies with exciting businesses and technologies and quality management teams to assist them in building the company, enhancing value and raising capital and we work with successful fund managers assisting them with introductions to institutional investors. Our professionals have the experience and expertise to provide valuable advice and guidance. We have contacts…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Firms in the California Investment Banks directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for California Investment Banks is $3M-$18M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$3M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in California may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Investment Banks based in California are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the California market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Investment Banks in California, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 123 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the California Investment Banks directory, you can request information here.

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