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Berman Capital

37 Total Closed Deals

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Berman Capital is dedicated to helping company owners and shareholders sell their business or raise capital for the highest possible price and the best possible fit for their employees, company, themselves and their families.Our experience proves this out: Since 1971 the principals at Berman Capital have completed over 70 multi-million-dollar merger & acquisition transactions working almost exclusively with private, entrepreneur driven companies. At Berman Capital, we pride ourselves on being a small, boutique FINRA regulated firm:- We focus on assisting mid-market companies (generating an…

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• Jun 2015 Advised BAART in its sale to Webster Capital
• Nov 2012 Advised Cal Saw Canada in its sale to A Strategic Partner
• Feb 2011 Advised Laboratory Sales Limited in its sale to Wheaton Industries
• Jun 2010 Advised Arvilla Oilfield Services in its sale to Select Energy Services

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

Vista Point Advisors, LLC

22 Total Closed Deals

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Vista Point Advisors is a leading boutique investment bank focused on providing merger & acquisition and capital raising advisory services to founder-led middle-market companies in the Technology, Internet & Consumer Services, Software, SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Services, Mobile, Consumer Retail and Healthcare industries. The Company was founded on the principle that founder-led companies in the emerging and middle markets are unique and require specialized attention and advice when considering investment and exit opportunities. Vista Point works predominately as a sell-side advisor, which…

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• Aug 2014 Advised Eckim in its sale to Coupons.com Incorporated
• Apr 2014 Advised Axiom EPM in its sale to Kaufman Hall
• Mar 2014 Advised Software Advice in its sale to Gartner
• Nov 2013 Advised TechBargains.com in its sale to Ziff Davis Media

Mann, Armistead & Epperson, Ltd.

19 Total Closed Deals

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Mann, Armistead & Epperson, Ltd. is a privately owned investment banking and corporate advisory firm. Based in Richmond, Virginia, our firm assists public and private companies in maximizing shareholder and corporate wealth. We bring value to our clients by assisting them to initiate, structure and execute a diverse range of innovative corporate financial and shareholder-related transactions. Our clients deal directly with the founding partners, who bring to the table over 100 years of aggregate investment banking experience. Our track record is undeniably strong - the result of having faced…

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• Jul 2023 Advised Mancon in its sale to Empire Machinery & Supply Corp.
• Jul 2023 Advised Technimark, Inc. in its sale to Wellmark, Inc.
• Jul 2023 Advised Carolina Container in its sale to Scotland Container, Inc.
• Oct 2021 Advised Franchise Group Inc. in its sale to Badcock Home Furniture & more

Cronus Partners

18 Total Closed Deals

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Cronus Partners is an independent investment banking firm that provides financial advisory and investment banking services to clients that engage in middle-market transactions domestically or internationally. Our advisory services are distinguished by a disciplined evaluation of client objectives and competencies and a commitment to the successful execution of important corporate transactions and objectives.The key to our success is a strategic, relationship-based approach that integrates Wall Street expertise with attentive boutique service. We provide insight and expertise while maintaining…

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• Mar 2018 Advised Geo-Synthetics, LLC in its sale to Babcock Power Environmental, Inc.
• Mar 2018 Advised Aerokool Aviation in its sale to Kelly Aerospace
• Dec 2017 Advised Birken Manufacturing Company on an investment from Webster Bank NA
• Feb 2017 Advised MAX Environmental Technologies, Inc. in its sale to Altus Capital Partners

J.H. Chapman Group, LLC

13 Total Closed Deals

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J.H. Chapman Group, LLC is the food industry's leading strategic advisory firm, delivering over 25 years of buy-side and sell-side expertise to clients ranging from private, closely-held businesses to Fortune 500 companies. J.H. Chapman's food industry experience includes branded and private label food product manufacturing, processing and distribution, food service operations and logistics, food ingredients, equipment as well as restaurants and non-food consumer products. The Firm's philosophy is to bring senior-level attention to every stage of an engagement so that clients receive honest,…

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• Aug 2014 Advised Continental Seasoning, Inc. on an investment from Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
• Jul 2013 Advised Florida Food Products' Aloe Vera business and ALOE CON products on an investment from IMPROVE USA
• May 2013 Advised Flat Out Crazy Restaurant Group sold its restaurant holdings FlatTop and StirCrazy on an investment from 363 Sale
• Dec 2012 Advised Custom Food Products, LLC in its sale to CTI Foods

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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

Brooks, Houghton & Company, Inc.

12 Total Closed Deals

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Brooks, Houghton & Company, Inc. ("BHC") is a merchant banking firm dedicated to providing investment banking services and direct investment to middle market private and public companies, and emerging-growth companies. Formed in 1989, BHC emphasizes building long-term relationships with its clients by providing quality, innovative solutions to corporate finance needs, and recognizes the importance of relationships that are established through mutual trust and professional execution. BHC has expertise in manufacturing, specialty distribution and business services. Additionally, the firm has…

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• Jul 2015 Assisted Mad Catz in securing debt financing from NewStar Business Credit LLC and Faunus Group International, Inc.
• Jun 2015 Advised The Pharma Partners on an investment from Undisclosed
• Dec 2014 Advised Confidential in its sale to Liberty Tile & Escrow Co
• Oct 2014 Advised Confidential in its sale to Amax Incporated

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

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

Wood Warren & Co.

10 Total Closed Deals

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Wood Warren is a boutique investment banking firm focused on serving companies throughout the supply chains in the Food, Beverage, and Agriculture industries. The Firm, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, was founded in 1991 and provides mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and corporate finance advisory services. Since its inception, the Firm’s mission has been to bring Wall Street experience, expertise, and execution capabilities to early-stage and middle-market companies. Wood Warren draws on its experience to develop customized solutions for each of our clients with the…

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• Jul 2023 Advised Bacchus Fulfillment in its sale to Wine Shipping
• Nov 2019 Advised MainSheet Capital in its sale to Anderson Valley Brewing Company
• Oct 2019 Advised Gar Tootelian, Inc. in its sale to Bennett Water Systems
• Jan 2015 Advised Roll Global, LLC in its sale to Mercier

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

RGL Advisors

9 Total Closed Deals

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RGL Advisors delivers strategic insights that help you achieve business objectives, navigate competitive and regulatory landscapes, address corporate opportunities and challenges, and execute financial initiatives. Our size, reach, and ongoing dialogue with capital sources and corporate leader can provide you incredible access to relationships throughout the world, whether in a sales process, acquisition, or capital raise. In addition to bringing the best-suited parties to a transaction, we deliver high quality, independent services with deep industry expertise, robust analytics and extensive…

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• Dec 2012 Advised Premier Designs in its sale to Premier Designs
• Jul 2010 Advised Aspen Exploration in its sale to Dillco Fluid Service
• Apr 2009 Advised Southwest Rodeo, LP in its sale to Camelot Sports & Entertainment
• May 2008 Advised Auburn Merchandise Distributors in its sale to Core-Mark Holding Company

Legacy Capital Advisors

7 Total Closed Deals

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Legacy Capital Advisors, LLC provides a very sophisticated level of Merger and Acquisition advisory services exclusively to closely-held, middle market companies. We utilize proven, unique, innovative processes to help our clients attain maximum value from Merger & Acquisition transactions while maintaining confidentiality and minimizing business disruption.Our principals have worked together as a team for over 20 years providing our clients with over $2 billion of liquidity. We have represented and advised business owners across a wide variety of industries with a core focus on…

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• Jan 2013 Advised APCI Systems, LLC on an investment from Stupp Bros., Inc.
• Dec 2012 Advised Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing on an investment from H.I.G.
• Sep 2011 Advised Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, LLC in its sale to Groupe CRIT SA
• Oct 2010 Advised TurtleWax Auto Appearance Centers on an investment from Various Entities

MS Capital Advisors

6 Total Closed Deals

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MS Capital Advisors Ltd. is a private investment banking and corporate financial advisory firm committed to providing discreet, trusted advice and transactional services across a broad range of industries and situations. Mark Stafford founded MSCA in 2006, intending to impart high quality, "Big Firm" execution and services to small and middle market companies. Although Mr. Stafford has worked on both large and small transactions during his investment banking years at Bankers Trust, The Bank of New York and Fieldstone Private Capital Group, he has enjoyed and had more of an overall impact…

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• Apr 2015 Advised Panorama Point Partners in its sale to Midwest medical Transport Co.
• Oct 2014 Advised Comstock Mortgage in its sale to Guild Mortgage Company
• Jun 2014 Advised Merchant Cash Advance Company in its sale to New York Based Private Equity Firm
• Oct 2011 Advised Bexil American Mortgage / Revival Group on an investment from Bexil Corporation & Boulderado Group

Reynolds Advisory Partners, LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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Reynolds Advisory Partners is a boutique investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and related financial advisory services focused on middle market clients nationwide. We provide differentiated, value added advice and services to clients facing complex strategic decisions and transactions. We believe that clients are best served by the most experienced and skilled professional bankers available who also share in our "client-first" philosophy. The senior bankers at Reynolds Advisory Partners average over 25 years of experience, have collectively completed over…

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• Jan 2014 Advised Reaction Design in its sale to Ansys
• Nov 2013 Advised Solid Gold Health Products for Pets in its sale to VMG Capital
• Dec 2012 Advised Jims Formal Wear in its sale to Armory Capital
• Jun 2011 Advised Chemical Lab Products in its sale to KIK Custom Products

Orion Capital Group

5 Total Closed Deals

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Superior Execution We assist companies with annual revenues between $2 million and $100 million sell to buyers that are most likely to understand and pay for the value our clients have spent years building. Experience From Both Sides of the Table Collectively, our team has many decades of operational and mergers and acquisition experience including starting, growing, acquiring and selling successful businesses both as principals and advisors. Not only is our team stocked with successful entrepreneurs, but our principals have superior marketing, negotiation and strategy skills to keep you one…

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• Dec 2013 Advised Piedmont Pacific Corporation in its sale to H2O Innovation Inc. (TSXV:HEO)
• Apr 2013 Advised St. Francis School of Law in its sale to Baker College
• Jul 2012 Advised Bricsnet FM in its sale to Manhattan Software
• Jul 2011 Advised Applied Robotics/Torchmate in its sale to Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc.

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

Novelty Hill Capital

5 Total Closed Deals

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Novelty Hill Capital is a leading middle market investment bank and financial advisory firm in Seattle, WA with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, raising capital, and evaluating strategic alternatives. Our team possesses decades of combined experience leading successful M&A and investment processes for prominent privately held companies and industry pioneers throughout the entire consumer, industrial and technology value chains.

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• Apr 2026 Advised Garlic King in its sale to I Love Produce
• Oct 2025 Advised Sound Glass in its sale to LLM Ventures
• Oct 2025 Advised Merlino Foods in its sale to Erickson Family
• Apr 2024 Advised Firehook Bakery in its sale to Forward Consumer Partners

CTX Capital Securities

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We partner with middle market companies to provide them with Business Advisory and Investment Banking services. Our goal is to assist our partner companies in the evolution of their business as a trusted advisor for many years to come.Ultimately...we want to give you tour time back as a business owner. We are pleased to have the ability through established networks to provide capital sourcing services for our clients. We feel that the ability for you to utilize a professional in your capital sourcing process can be one that will pay dividends both in the present and future. Value creation can…

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• Dec 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Nov 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Nov 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Mar 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company