Top Distribution Investment Banks with Recent Private M&A Activity

218

Active Firms

451

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$25M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 11%

Florida 10%

Texas 9%

New York 6%

Illinois 5%

Key Attributes

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

The Wilcox Group, LLC

4 Total Closed Deals

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Boutique Investment Bank Focused on Commercial & Industrial ClientsOver 75 transactions with aggregate value in excess of $4.0 billionWilcox Investment Bankers is a boutique specializing in providing merger & acquisition and capital raising advisory services to private, family and founder owned commercial and industrial businesses with revenue of $20-250 million.‍Clients hire us because we are a trusted advisor, providing high quality advice, individualized professional service, transaction experience, rigorous deal execution and industry knowledge. We value trust, honesty and…

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Jan 2020 Advised Wagner Supply on an investment from Imperial Dade
Oct 2018 Advised RK Pump & Supply on an investment from Clavis Capital Partners
Aug 2018 Advised Energy Sales on an investment from Smith-Cooper International
May 2018 Advised PetroSmith on an investment from Blue Wolf Capital Partners

Beechwood Capital Advisors

4 Total Closed Deals

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Beechwood Capital Advisors ("Beechwood") is a middle-market focused investment bank and financial advisor. Beechwood was founded in 2003 by a team of experienced Wall Street professionals.Beechwood's 3 partners have combined experience of almost 100 years. Each has owned and managed a FINRA broker-dealer along with other types of businesses providing for a unique perspective on client engagements. The partners of Beechwood are also registered representatives and supervisory principals of a broker-dealer with a long history of compliance and regulatory oversight. The Beechwood team has…

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Aug 2023 Advised Xevant on an investment from VC Equity
Aug 2023 Advised Allen Linen Supply in its sale to Strategic Buyer
Aug 2023 Advised Edison Price Lightning in its sale to Strategic Buyer
Aug 2023 Advised Online Consumer Products Company in its sale to European Strategic Buyer

Claiborne Advisors, Inc.

3 Total Closed Deals

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Claiborne Advisors, Inc. brings Wall Street partner-level experience and expertise to companies that need to merge/sell in a transaction too small for the major investment banks.David Duval takes on only a few, select clients each year in the Southwest. Clients are usually founder-owners or spinoffs from public companies. Mr. Duval closely and productively aligns with each, focusing on maximizing valuations before going to market.Securities offered through Burch & Company, Inc., member FINRA/SiPC. Burch and Claiborne are not affiliated entities.

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Oct 2019 Advised Dudley Kebow, Inc. in its sale to Progressive International Corp.
Oct 2014 Advised The Oceanscience Group Ltd. in its sale to Teledyne Technologies, Inc.
Dec 2004 Advised Titan Scan technolog in its sale to BeamOne

BB&T Capital Markets

3 Total Closed Deals

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BB&T Capital Markets is a premier middle-market integrated provider of investment banking and capital markets services. Our Investment Banking specialists provide a full range of capital raising and advisory services to publicly traded and private companies, governments, and nonprofits. Our Investment Bankers work in close partnership with other capital markets specialists and senior corporate bankers, supporting each client with industry-focused strategic advisory services.

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Oct 2013 Advised Holley a portfolio company of MONOMOY Capital Partners in its sale to Lincolnshire
Oct 2013 Advised SMB Machinery in its sale to Highroad Capital Partners
Sep 2013 Advised SCT a portfolio company of Tillery Capital in its sale to Global Enviornment Fund

Mary Street Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

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We're dedicated to serving the middle market, providing modern, customized solutions, always with a future focus that goes beyond the deal. As an affiliate of Kaufman Rossin, we integrate investment banking with estate, tax, advisory and wealth management expertise to maximize value for business owners.

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Jun 2024 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jun 2023 Advised Bar Maid Corporation in its sale to Winco (The Foodware Group)
Jun 2023 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Truist Bank

Centennial Peaks Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

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Strategic. Operational. Creative. Centennial Peaks Capital is a Denver-based boutique investment banking firm that leverages the deep strategic and transactional experience of its partners to provide highly specialized and objective transaction advice and services. The partners have considerable experience and direct operational responsibility inside corporate environments, resulting in a deeper understanding of what your organization is going through and how others will view your business. The team possesses decades of demonstrated success evaluating, structuring, managing, and executing…

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Jun 2019 Advised PG Dental Holdings, LLC on an investment from TriSpan Opportunities Fund LP
Apr 2019 Advised Canadian Subsidiary of CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS; TSX: PMTS) in its sale to Allcard Limited
Nov 2018 Advised Sola Salon Studios on an investment from PNC Riverarch Capital

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Chiron Financial LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Chiron Financial LLC is an investment banking firm that arranges private placements of debt and equity capital as well as mergers, acquisitions and sales for middle market companies. We raise start-up capital and growth capital and also assist with refinancing, financial restructuring, and other special situations. Our clients have included companies in oil and gas, oil service and equipment, midstream and downstream energy, power, building products, basic materials, health care, real estate, retailing, light and heavy manufacturing, and non-profits.

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Mar 2020 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
Mar 2019 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Oliver Investment Banking

2 Total Closed Deals

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OIB is a firm focused on the needs of lower and middle-market businesses. We begin by understanding your business and personal goals, without an agenda. We are FINRA licensed and dedicated to professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. Our services include assisting in the purchase or sale of a business, sourcing financing, and transaction planning and preparation. We know you have a busy schedule and we are willing to meet you or talk at your convenience, before or after business hours. Work with Oliver Investment Banking - Your local investment bank serving Colorado Springs, Denver…

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Oct 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Apr 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Schwartz Heslin Group, Inc.

1 Total Closed Deal

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SHG is an independent investment banking and strategic advisory firm located in the United States, Europe and internationally. We advise our clients in the areas of mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, business valuation, divestitures, recapitalizations, restructurings, and other strategic and corporate finance matters. We operate with the understanding that management consultants typically have limited knowledge of capital markets and investment banking. Likewise, investment bankers are typically transaction oriented and are seldom adept at advising companies on strategic or operational…

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Jan 2016 Advised Ushers Machine & Tool Company in its sale to Aalberts Industries

RedShift Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal

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RedShift Advisors is a lower middle market investment bank. It provides merger, acquisition, and capital raising services to owners and investors.

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Apr 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Brixton Partners LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Brixton Partners LLC is a boutique investment bank specializing in business sales, mergers and acquisitions advisory services for privately held lower middle market companies seeking to harvest maximum value. We are headquartered in Boson MA. We work on behalf of business owners well before the actual exit to insure that they get the best total value when ultimately selling a business. Typically these clients are profitable businesses with revenues from $2 million to $100 million. Most are privately owned businesses. We specialize in structuring a sale to realize the maximum post-tax result…

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Jan 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment 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

Sagewood Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal

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Sagewood Advisors is a boutique strategic advisory firm focused on exit strategy, business succession, and strategic mergers & acquisitions transactions.

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Jan 2023 Advised a privately owned rural hospital in its sale to a PE-backed national healthcare group

Daybreak Capital Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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Specialty investment banking firm focused on advanced industrials, software, technology, business services, consumer and retail sectors.

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May 2014 Advised V3 Systems, Inc. in its sale to Sphere 3D Corporation

Planned Exits

1 Total Closed Deal

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Scott is a lifetime entrepreneur turned Exit Planner and M&A Advisor. Mr. Garrison has exited six companies in which he owned 10-35% and has served as the VP of Sales & Marketing for 2 companies that made the INC 5000 list a total of 10 times.

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Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Spark-Binder Capital

1 Total Closed Deal

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Spark-Binder Capital LLC is a licensed investment banker with a focus on raising capital on all levels of the capital stack. Engagements are in a myriad of industries both US and foreign with raises from five to two hundred million.

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Jun 2023 Advised Witheld on an investment from Witheld

ACM Financial Services Ltd

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A boutique advisory firm based in Mumbai, the Founders being stalwarts in securities broking. The firm provides solutions in corporate finance - debt and public equity. It also provides advisory services in PE and M&A transactions. People at the firm enjoy strong client relationships across sectors/industries and work on a sector agnostic - opportunity centric platform.While the firm operates predominantly in India, it also provides services on cross border transactions on a collaborative model with its relationships with overseas investment banks. The firm is always open to ideas in…

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HamptonRock Partners

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HamptonRock is a leading boutique investment bank and advisory firm specializing in investment banking, transaction advisory & CFO services.HamptonRock provides differentiated strategic and tactical advice as well as unparalleled execution to both private companies and investors. The leadership team has significant experience representing business leaders across a broad range of industry sectors. We deliver candid, thoughtful advice to ensure our clients achieve their desired outcomes.

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WestPark Capital

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WestPark Capital, Inc. is a full service investment banking and securities brokerage firm which serves the needs of both private and public companies worldwide, as well as individual and institutional investors. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with emerging growth companies and the investors who back them. Our simple approach is to provide customized financial solutions for virtually any need. A complete range of investment banking and brokerage services are available to our valued corporate and individual clients. Our Capabilities: Our corporate finance professionals have…

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BVFR & Associates LLC

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BVFR LOAN SERVICESCash Flow Loan ProgramWe provide small businesses with the capital they need to grow.We judge the health of your business based on your cash flow not just credit scores. Our in depth understanding of small businesses means that we can provide capital in as fast as 2 business days.USDA Business and Industry (B&I) Guaranteed LoanA USDA Business and Industry (B & I) Guaranteed Loan offers advantages to both borrowers (even those who financially qualify for conventional loans) and lenders.Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(A) Guaranteed LoanThe SBA 7(A) Guaranteed Loan…

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Firms in the Distribution 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 Distribution Investment Banks is $3M-$25M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$4M. 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.

Relevant Distribution experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 218 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Distribution.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Distribution Investment Banks directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Distribution, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

When comparing Investment Banks with experience in Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 218 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 Distribution Investment Banks directory, you can request information here.

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