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Bruml Capital Corporation

8 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1986, BCC is one of Cleveland's most experienced independent investment banking firms, providing advisory and investment banking services to entrepreneurs, privately held and publicly held middle-market companies, private equity firms, and family offices. Our experience includes advising on the sale of businesses, strategic acquisitions, private capital, valuations and related matters. Since BCC's inception, we have remained consistent in our mission to private owners and entrepreneurs and have completed hundreds of transactions and valuations for our clients with one goal in mind:…

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• Mar 2017 Advised Gries Financial, LLC on an investment from Ownership Recapitalization Plan
• Oct 2016 Advised Bear Metallurgical Company in its sale to Yildirim Holding Inc.
• Sep 2015 Advised Minnetonka Audio Software in its sale to The Telos Alliance
• Dec 2014 Advised Radiant Electric Heat in its sale to Solarflo Corporation

Bundy Group

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Bundy Group provides investment banking and transaction advisory services to clients across numerous markets, including healthcare and life sciences. The highly experienced team within Bundy Group includes transaction and operating professionals with a combined 100 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance. As a 31 year-old boutique firm, the senior team leverages its specialized focus on our core markets to guide clients through the entire process of selling their company, raising capital, and pursuing acquisitions for growth. 

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• Sep 2020 Advised Catawba Research on an investment from St Cloud Capital
• Dec 2017 Advised Trimite Powers Inc. in its sale to Protech / Oxyplast Group
• Mar 2017 Advised Appalachian Railcar Services, Inc. in its sale to GenNx360 Capital Partners
• Jul 2016 Advised Marketing Associates, Inc. in its sale to RPM International

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

FCL Capital Partners

6 Total Closed Deals

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FCL Capital Partners is a nationally focused investment banking firm serving private companies seeking to sell their business, acquire another company, or secure additional capital for growth, buyout, restructuring, and recapitalization. Our principals have extensive Investment Banking and Restructuring experience at bulge-bracket investment banks and hedge funds advising public and private companies in various industries including consumer & retail, business services, transportation & logistics, and manufacturing. FCL's founder, Rafael De Paoli, has been a trusted…

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• Nov 2024 Advised Stonemark Construction Management in its sale to Mark G. Anderson Consultants, Inc.
• Sep 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2024 Advised A&B Tropical Produce in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2023 Advised PA China Farm in its sale to GrubMarket

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

Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.

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Investment Bank , Accredited and Certified Merger & Acquisitions Advisor, Business and Commercial Investments Intermediary/Broker Expert, Investment Advisor, Consultant, 30+ Years Exp. of Verifiable Business Accomplishments, Steering Growth, Assets Wealth Expansion, Profit Generation Demonstration Proven Success in Delivering High Profits Attainment Through Targeted Innovative Business, and Investments Strategies.

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• Dec 2016 Advised Schiller Plaza Commons on an investment from A1 Schiller Plaza LLC
• Oct 2016 Assisted Midwest Gas Inc. in securing debt financing from Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
• May 2015 Advised Vishna Inc. on an investment from Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
• Jan 2015 Advised Lewis Ave Food Inc. in its sale to Investor

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Salomon Whitney LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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Our investment banking products are tailored to various client needs. Developing a thorough understanding of our client’s specific goals and evaluating the market dynamics of various industry sectors, we strive to provide unbiased finance solutions.​Our ability to analyze all aspects of our client companies and assess the feasibility of all corporate finance options, allows us to recommend a solution tailored specifically for our clients. Building strong relationships with major institutional, strategic and corporate investors are powerful resources used to implement our corporate…

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• Jan 2019 Invested in LYFT
• Jan 2019 Invested in Palantir Usa Inc.
• Jan 2019 Invested in Airbnb
• Jan 2019 Invested in Pinterest

Green Circle Capital Partners LLC

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Green Circle is an investment bank that focuses on serving companies within the world of Health & Wellness (with a particular emphasis on natural products). Our clients typically generate between $5MM to $100MM in revenues. In the fashion of a true boutique, our team of experienced Managing Directors personally handle every step of a client engagement. Green Circle professionals provide sophistication and transaction experience to small and mid-sized companies that are often family-owned or led by entrepreneurs.The firm is run by seasoned professionals with experience in investment…

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• Dec 2019 Advised Explore Cuisine on an investment from Un-named Leading Strategic Food Company
• Nov 2018 Advised Gloe Brands, Inc on an investment from Coca-Cola VEB
• Jun 2018 Advised Genesis Today in its sale to Un-named Strategic Acquirer
• Jun 2017 Advised Marley Beverage Company in its sale to New Age Beverages

Primary Capital Inc

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Primary Capital LLC (PC) is a full service investment banking firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and a member of both the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). We provide a broad range of banking and advisory services with a focus on the needs of small to midsized public companies and late stage private companies. We provide direction, capital, and strategic relationships to companies that meet our criteria. Our range of services also includes providing fairness opinions in connection with…

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• Mar 2013 Advised Jiangxi Kaiyuan Anfu Ham Co., Ltd on an investment from PE Fund in China
• Oct 2012 Advised Net Element on an investment from Cazador Acquisition Corporation (SPAC)
• Sep 2011 Advised Fujian Feichi Machinery Co., Ltd. on an investment from China Renaissance Capital Investment
• May 2008 Advised SinoHub on an investment from China PE Fund

Sequence Financial Specialists

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Working with small and middle market companies, we assist our client's pursuit of their financial goals by building trusting relationships and utilizing our expertise in the transactional process while providing individually tailored services and solutions.

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• Dec 2013 Advised McCall Farms, Inc. in its sale to McCall Farms, Inc.
• Oct 2013 Advised Buy Here Pay Here Dealer on an investment from Private Investor
• Jul 2012 Advised French Quarter on an investment from Private Buyer
• Jun 2010 Advised All Seasons Ice, LLC in its sale to Large Competitor

RHK Capital

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The Investment Banking Group at Trust Advisory Group offers a wealth of Wall Street experience through our seasoned professionals to the underserved small cap company sector and start-up companies as well. We have successfully funded both public and private companies. We offer equity and debt financing to help further the growth of companies that are often overlooked by the larger investment banking firms. Structured finance vehicles have also been used to achieve the needs of larger companies, while creating specific advantages that enhance their balance sheets.

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• Jul 2014 Advised HII Technologies, Inc. on an investment from Source Capital Group
• Jul 2014 Advised Sequoia Healthcare Managment, LLC on an investment from Source Capital Group - Credit Suisse
• Oct 2013 Advised ALLCARE Medical on an investment from Various
• Jan 2013 Advised Buccaneer Energy on an investment from Various

AllianceOne Enterprises

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AllianceOne Enterprises (“AllianceOne Enterprises” or “AOE”) is a boutique investment banking and financial advisory firm providing a specific range of services primarily to lower to middle market companies (enterprise values ranging from $5 million to $50 million). Since 1983, the professionals of AllianceOne Enterprises have worked with smaller companies of select sectors throughout the United States by evaluating and effecting both capital market and strategic transactions (mergers/acquisitions/divestitures).    AOE’s principals have a unique and complementary set of…

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• Feb 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2020 Advised Confidential E-Commerce Apparel Company in its sale to Confidential Strategic

Stephens, Inc.

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WELCOME TO STEPHENSFounded in 1933, Stephens is a privately-held, independent financial services firm focused on building value for companies, state and local governments, institutions and high-net-worth investors.A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVEAs investors and business owners ourselves, we have a unique perspective on the world. We understand the needs and concerns of individual investors, industry leaders and public interest stewards. Because we sit on the same side of the table as our clients, we are able to understand their goals and help build their future in partnership.

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• Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Bruderman Brothers

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Bruderman Brothers is a multi-generational family business that provides investment banking services to closely-held companies and family businesses. We are not only intimately familiar with the objectives and challenges associated with transactions involving such businesses, but we understand the more subtle nuances as well. We know that the personal, estate, and familial impact of these transactions can be more important than anything else.Bruderman Brothers is about family. Our family has historically advised some of the world's most powerful and wealthy families, therefore it is only…

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• Oct 2019 Advised Superior Office Systems (SOS) on an investment from Rockwood Equity Partners
• Aug 2019 Advised J.Kings Food Service Professionals in its sale to Sysco Corporation
• Jan 2018 Advised Health Solutions Plus in its sale to Conduent

Consilium Partners LLC

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Founded in 2000, Consilium Partners is a Boston-based investment banking firm providing merger and acquisition advisory and capital raising services to middle market and emerging growth companies. The firm's principals each have more than a decade of experience advising public and private clients across a broad range of industries and transaction structures. This collective experience represents a proven track record of more than 250 completed transactions totaling over $15 billion in value. A core element of our operating philosophy is to provide the highest level of expertise and client…

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• Mar 2015 Advised Brand Aromatics in its sale to Mccormick & Company Inc
• Jan 2014 Advised Bankers Advisory in its sale to CliftonLarsonAllen
• Jun 2013 Advised Vertical Performance Partners, Inc. in its sale to Mobiquity

Adaptive Capital Partners

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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

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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

Watermark Advisors

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Watermark prepares buyers and sellers to achieve ultimate success in their mergers and acquisitions endeavors. The firm uniquely offers "the M&A Bridge Approach." This is a collaborative, comprehensive approach that includes necessary steps in three phases of preparation, transaction, and integration. Watermark has served over 85 clients including 23 transaction clients. Through its various due diligence partners it uniquely serves in helping the client avoid fumbles and landmines in the M&A process.

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• Jun 2021 Advised SouthEastern, LLC in its sale to Class Valuation, LLC
• Jun 2019 Advised kVA LLC in its sale to Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

4Front Capital Partners

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4Front Capital Partners is a boutique investment & merchant bank that focuses on raising capital for midsize Canadian and U.S companies. We screen deals for quality and help real capital meet real investment return opportunities. General StatsAmount raised in past 24 months: $200MMNumber of raises: 5Average size of raises: $40MM Total number of investments: 7

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• Sep 2017 Advised MJardin Holding Corp. on an investment from -
• Jan 2017 Assisted - in securing debt financing from -

SafeWater Capital, LLC

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SafeWater Capital, LLC (”SWC”) is a middle-market, special situations advisory firm that offers the entire spectrum of special situations, corporate finance, turnaround and restructuring services to privately-held companies.The SWC team has been carefully drafted from a wide variety of specialty backgrounds, including: investment banking, commercial banking, big four accounting, consulting, and the legal profession. Our professionals have experience in practically every aspect of middle market problem solving, including: Capital Raising, M&A, Financial Restructuring,…

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• Sep 2022 Advised GirtonLLL Transport in its sale to TFI International