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Top California M&A Advisory Firms

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California M&A Advisory Firms

174

Active Firms

135

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 38%
Healthcare 21%
Technology 17%
Consumer Goods 10%
Business Services 7%

Key Attributes

Best For: Owner-Led Companies | Typical Fee: Retainer & Success fee | Coverage: Sector Expertise With Hands-On Execution

Showing 61-80 of 174 M&A Advisory Firms

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Brannan Capital LLC

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Brannan Capital is an experienced M&A Advisor with offices in the US, Germany and the Netherlands operating since 2007. We provide financial advisory (M&A services) and create M&A transaction plans for all industries with a special emphasis on high-tech and technology-intensive industries.. Brannan Capital helps facilitate the M&A transaction by providing capital advisory services. This can be as a trusted independent advisor to financial institutions and/or corporate communities (from FT1000 companies to small and mid-sized companies and start-up companies).

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

VR Business Brokers of Artesia, California

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Thank you for visiting VR Business Brokers of Artesia, California. We have been in the business of selling businesses since 1978. We are licensed by the State of California Department of Real Estate and a franchise of the VR Business Brokers network. Our office consists well over 20 brokers with diverse backgrounds and more than a dozen languages are spoken.Our services include: Divestiture, we help business owners sell their business. Whatever your reason for sale, when it’s time to sell your business, we the professionals can guide you through the process. There are many pitfalls to…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Greif & Co.

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Founded in 1992, Grief & Co. is an independent, Los Angeles-based investment banking firm whose raison d etre is to provide the highest quality of financial advisory services and execution to meet the specialized corporate finance needs of middle-market growth companies.Entrepreneurship is the wellspring of American commerce. Small to medium sized businesses employ more people and innovate more new products and services than all of the "Blue Chip" companies combined. Because of the rapid pace of change experienced by emerging growth companies, the need for professional investment banking…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Industrial Capital Strategies

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The firm assists private middle-market companies with 20 to 500 employees primarily located in North America, but also globally, with their business sales to blue chip multinational and private equity acquirers in the TIC sector.Clients include ISO 17025 testing laboratories, materials engineering, software, certification, personnel placement, and in service inspection companies in an array of TIC end markets.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Bill Dragolas- GT Securities

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Bill Dragolas is a seasoned professional with several years of experience helping companies to raise capital or sell themselves to another company. If you are interested in learning more about his deals, please pursue them via the Axial link.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

AltQuest Group

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Our mission to become a leader in middle market M&A is manifested in our vertically-focused strategic and financial M&A advisory services. Our team's corporate finance and investment banking expertise will be fully leveraged to deliver end to end strategic and financial services.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Sierra Bay Partners

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Sierra Bay Partners is a concierge business brokerage guiding owners of small and mid-sized companies through complex transitions. We provide tailored strategies, clear market insight, and hands-on support throughout the entire transaction process—from preparing the business for market to negotiating with qualified buyers and driving the deal to a successful closing. Known for our personalized service and strong track record of successful outcomes, we deliver an advisory experience built around the specific needs and goals of each client. With more than 70% of M&A deals failing,…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Freedom Mergers and Acquisitions

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Mergers and acquisitions can help fuel growth for companies like yours, bringing together the right amount of capital or the ideal team of employees to help you shift your business into higher gear.Our team has more than 20 years of experience working with well-established, privately-held companies like yours. We can analyze your business, its challenges and your goals to help you determine whether an M&A deal is right for you and your future.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Versant Business Advisors, Inc.

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Versant Business Advisors focuses on providing services for business owners seeking to grow or sell their business. Our services include locating strategic buyers for business offerings and working with business owners planning to merge, retire, relocate or just move on to the next business opportunity.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

ClearPath Business Advisors, Inc.

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MAXIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS VALUE ClearPath Business Advisors provides CEOs like you and your Executive Management Team the tools to drive value and performance - now! Our Trusted Advisors Provide: Strategic Financial and Operational Consulting Services to help you as the CEO and your Executive Management Team, perform at a higher and more strategic level. We also help you complete objectives toward the final goal. CEO Mentoring Strategic Planning and Implementation CFO Outsourcing Comprehensive Merger & Acquisition Advisory Services to help you as the owner drive strategic growth and maximize…

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The Waterfront Group

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Since 2001, The Waterfront Group's M&A Brokers have guided San Francisco Bay Area business owners in the confidential sale of their companies. We provide business valuation and discreet marketing of privately held business, along with comprehensive exit planning consulting.  We also represent professional buyers on retained search assignments.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Dynosense Corp

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DynoSense provides highly efficient life-enhancing products and services through an accurate, secure, and simple to use AI Powered Data Analytics platform. Our solution will effectively engage individuals to optimally improve their health, make a smarter decision for better healthy life, as well as reducing the risk of life-threatening conditions.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Vanla Group

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Vanla Group is a business consulting company that seeks to find, acquire and grow businesses without compromising the personal values of the CEO.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sapient Private Equity

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Sapient Private Equity Group was founded by former Wall Street investment bankers, and advisers who too often saw, well deserving lower-middle-market companies go unfunded. With that in mind, Sapient was formed to represent these companies as their intermediaries in the capital market arena, private equity and M&A representation. Thereby, "Democratize Access to Wealth Creation and Preservation."

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Hossegor & Company

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Hossegor & Company is a boutique investment banking firm serving middle market companies and commercial real investors in US and Asia Pacific. We provide our clients and partners with fresh investment perspectives and long-term financial growth. Prudence and risk alertness are at the core of our strength. Our business relationships are built on partnership, continuity, and mutual trust. We also operate with the recognition that business and people are increasingly more connected and global. ServicesM&A - buyer and sell sideDebt and equity financeLBOsJoint VenturesCross Border…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Palmares Advisors

48 Total Closed Deals
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Palmarés Advisors are experts in helping technology companies realize their full values and obtain the best possible financial outcomes. We provide world-class advisory services for mergers & acquisitions, fundraising, and strategy. With a team made up of former C-Level executives, operators, and entrepreneurs with a specialty in communications software and mobile/wireless, our hands-on operational experience provides a wealth of strategic and financial expertise to draw upon. We use that experience to help our clients successfully execute and achieve their goals. Palmarés Advisors can help…

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  • Jul 2023 Advised Sentinel Capital Partners in its sale to Fence Screen
  • Jun 2023 Advised Tymeshift in its sale to Zendesk
  • Mar 2023 Advised Mobile Semiconductor in its sale to Nordic Semiconductor
  • Feb 2023 Advised Mobilize.net in its sale to Growth Acceleration Partners

Bowman/Hanson

20 Total Closed Deals
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Bowman/Hanson is a microcap investment banking firm that offers merger and acquisition services to middle-market companies (companies valued at between $5 and $50 million). We specialize in the following activities: Selling a Business For owners of middle-market companies, we act as exclusive investment bankers, preparing and marketing the business for sale. Our five-phase finely-tuned process generates the optimum price and terms while ensuring the highest level of confidentiality. Acquisition Search We help middle-market companies, buyout funds, and search funds identify and qualify…

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  • Mar 2016 Advised San Benito Shutter in its sale to LongWater Opportunities
  • Jan 2016 Advised Elliott Manufacturing in its sale to Massman Automation Designs
  • Jul 2015 Advised Iowa Protein Solutions in its sale to Farmers Union Industries
  • Jul 2015 Advised Dakota Pack in its sale to Farmers Union Industries

ABI Group

17 Total Closed Deals
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Selling a business is complex. ABI simplifies the process and maximizes value with the highest close rate. The company offers Valuations and Advisory Services for Privately Held Companies and with 30+ years of dealmaking, ABI is one of the most highly regarded firms in California helping clients and their advisors develop custom solutions designed to achieve their objectives and maximize business value.

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  • Jun 2026 Advised Luxe Home in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Jun 2026 Advised Print & Graphics in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Jun 2026 Advised D&B Glass in its sale to Confidential Company
  • May 2026 Advised Douglah Designs in its sale to TeedUp Capital

Frequently Asked Questions

How are M&A Advisory Firms in this directory ordered?

Firms in the California M&A Advisory Firms 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.

What information is included in each M&A Advisory Firm profile?

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.

What company sizes are most common for California M&A Advisory Firms?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for California M&A Advisory Firms is $3M-$12M, 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.

How important is location when evaluating M&A Advisory Firms?

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.

Do all M&A Advisory Firms in this directory operate exclusively in California?

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many M&A Advisory Firms 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.

How do I compare M&A Advisory Firms in California?

When comparing M&A Advisory Firms in California, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 174 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with California M&A Advisory Firms?

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 M&A Advisory Firms directory, you can request information here.

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