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Top Distribution M&A Advisory Firms

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Distribution M&A Advisory Firms

373

Active Firms

889

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$15M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 11%
Texas 11%
Florida 9%
New York 5%
Illinois 4%

Key Attributes

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

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EAS Advisors, LLC

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EAS Advisors LLC is a private New York based corporate advisory firm that supports public and private companies operating in the natural resources, infrastructure, industrial, and technology sectors. 

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Business Broker Experts

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Business Broker Experts offers a professional and confidential way to sell or acquire a business. All brokers are registered professionals who will confidentially and ethically work with you every step of the process. We currently operate in over 35 states within the U.S. and are expanding. Our expertise is working with service businesses or wholesale businesses with revenues between $1 million and $20 million. We are a true performance-based brokerage company as we do not require a marketing fee or listing fee of any kind to list a business. We will spend our time and money discreetly…

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Blackcastle Partners

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Blackcastle is an M&A advisory firm serving owners of engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firms across the United States and Canada. We work exclusively in the AEC sector and represent privately held firms with revenues between $2 million and $100 million. Blackcastle was founded by Jack Simonian.Our practice covers three core verticals:Engineering — civil, structural, geotechnical, MEP, transportation and infrastructure, water and wastewater, land development, energy and utilities, and geomatics and land surveying firms.Architecture — architecture and interior…

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ValueScope, Inc.

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ValueScope is a leader in Measuring, Defending, and Creating value. Our deep expertise in the application of financial and econometric analysis to value measurement and shareholder value creation sets us apart. ValueScope services include financial valuations and business appraisal, expert witness testimony and litigation support including economic damages calculations, strategic analysis and planning, econometric analysis, transaction advisory, and estate planning.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

HarloKyn

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HarloKyn provides advisory services and capital for seed-stage to lower middle market companies. To define strategic alternatives and execute a path to enhanced value, we have a geographic focus based in Texas and surrounding states and seek to partner with managers, founders, and other shareholders.

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KCA Capital

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Founded in 2001, KCA Capital is a boutique investment banking firm based in Atlanta. We help clients grow their businesses through acquisition search projects and financial / strategic advisory assignments. Nearly all projects to date have been referral-based.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

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Velaris Capital

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VELARIS CAPITAL is an independent advisory boutique providing strategic and financial guidance to corporate and financial clients.We specialize in the Food & Agriculture, Clean Technology, and Energy Transition sectors. These industries are complex, shaped by evolving market demands, supply chain challenges, and sustainability imperatives. Our deep sector knowledge and real-time insights enable us to deliver differentiated, actionable advice that gives our clients a lasting competitive edge.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

NeXtward Advisors

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NeXtward Advisors is a Nashville, TN based exit strategy partner. We guide business owners to exit with a defined process and common goal of successfully selling their business. Our team has vast experience in all stages of starting, running and exiting a business and surround ourselves with experts and advisors to help maximize the selling experience for our clients. Onward, Upward, NeXtward. What's your Next?

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Copper Dean

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Copper Dean is advisory firm focused on improving and growing lower middle market companies. Made up of former business operators, CEOs, investors and consultants, Copper Dean is committed to supporting owners, management teams, employees and investors reach their objectives.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

WhiteRock Capital Partners Inc.

111 Total Closed Deals
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We provide financial advisory and capital raising services to our clients and invest our own capital in selective situations. WhiteRock Capital Partners have an average of twenty-five years of experience in a broad array of industries providing nearly every investment banking product and service to their clients. WhiteRock Capital Partners have been directly involved in transactions which aggregate over $100 billion in value. The hallmarks of our business are the high levels of senior attention we pay to every assignment and the thoughtfulness and creativity we bring to our clients. Our…

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  • Jul 2015 Advised Abitibi Bowater on an investment from Confidential
  • Jun 2015 Assisted Advanced Lighting Technologies in securing debt financing from Confidential
  • Jun 2015 Assisted Allegheny Health, Education & Research Foundation in securing debt financing from Confidential
  • May 2015 Advised Alliance Entertainment Corporation on an investment from Confidential

GaP Transaction Advisors

28 Total Closed Deals
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GaP Transaction Advisors is a boutique Houston-based business advisory firm serving lower middle-market and middle-market business owners from coast to coast through representation for Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), business valuation, and value-growth services such as Advisory Boards, Executive Coaching, and Consulting.​Bret Pardue established GaP to provide owners of businesses generally enjoying annual revenue of $5-$100 million with the quality of M&A representation and value-enhancement services previously only available to upper-middle and large businesses. GaP brings highly…

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  • May 2024 Advised Roth Hydraulics NA in its sale to SFP Hydraulics
  • May 2024 Advised Southwest Glass in its sale to Arrow Mirror and Glass
  • Apr 2024 Advised Lake Livingston Overhead Doors in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Mar 2024 Advised EcoWater Industries “dba EcoWerks” in its sale to The Amlon Group

Exvere

20 Total Closed Deals
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Since, 1991, Exvere has provided mergers and acquisitions advisory services to privately held northwest companies, concluding over 150 assignments with over $3B in transaction value. Exvere provides advisory services across a full spectrum of capital transactions, serving buyers, sellers, and investors. Whether your interest is a partial or complete exit, acquiring a business, recapitalizing a business, a management buyout, or just understanding your options, a confidential conversation with Exvere is the prudent place to start.

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  • Mar 2017 Advised MAPSCO in its sale to Valence Surface Technologies
  • Sep 2016 Advised Triumph Aerospace Systems Newport News in its sale to Calspan Corporation
  • Jul 2016 Advised Thunder Jet Boats in its sale to Brunswick
  • Dec 2015 Advised Stress-Tek, Inc. in its sale to Vishay Precision Group, Inc.

Rush Street Capital

17 Total Closed Deals
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Rush Street Capital finds solutions for your middle market business.  Rush Street Capital is a team of dedicated professionals with deep experience in the commercial middle market.  We provide capital and advisory services to private equity firms, business owners and lenders.  We strive for excellence in all that we do.  We are committed to serving your company and your needs.

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  • Jun 2017 Advised Dancing Deer Baking Co. on an investment from Asset Based Lender
  • May 2017 Assisted Central Virginia Aviation, Inc. in securing debt financing from Essex Bank
  • Feb 2017 Assisted Consumer Goods Company in securing debt financing from ExWorks Capital
  • Feb 2017 Advised TrialWorks on an investment from Ridge Road Partners

The Stansberry Firm

16 Total Closed Deals
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The Stansberry Firm specializes in seller representation of independently owned companies specifically in the rental and related industries. Our main focus is in construction equipment rental, oilfield services, oilfield equipment rental, oilfield equipment manufacturing and party/special event rental companies. We have over 25 years of combined mergers and acquisition experience specific to rental and related industries. Since 2011, we have closed over $175 million in transactions with strategic national and local buyers, as well as private equity.

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  • Nov 2016 Advised All Seasons Event Rentals in its sale to M&M Event Rentals
  • Sep 2016 Advised Dover Rent All Tents & Events in its sale to General Rental
  • Aug 2016 Advised Party Time Rentals in its sale to Premier Events
  • Aug 2016 Advised Celebration Event Rental in its sale to M&M Event Rentals

Business Capital Exchange

13 Total Closed Deals
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Business Capital Exchange, Inc. assists large corporations, private equity firms, and closely held companies with the sale of middle market businesses. Our experience ranges from selling highly profitable businesses to companies operating in Chapter 11.We have successfully sold businesses across the United States, as well as in Europe and Asia. We target companies with values between $3 million and $300 million.Past clients include manufacturing, service and distribution businesses.Industry experience includes:Adhesives, agricultural products, aerospace, automation, confectionary, banking,…

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  • Feb 2019 Advised New England Resins & Pigments in its sale to Brenntag
  • Jan 2019 Advised CompareNetworks in its sale to Main Street Capital Corporation
  • Dec 2017 Advised ACV Sewer Cleaning & Lining Division in its sale to North American Pipeline Services
  • Jun 2017 Advised Clean Harbors Transformer Services in its sale to Emerald Transformer

Wofford Advisors

13 Total Closed Deals
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Wofford Advisors was established as a platform to provide best-in-class strategic advice to clients competing in the global supply chain, which includes all forms of transport, logistics, B2B and B2C movements of goods — and increasingly tech-enabled consumer and industrial services. We have a proven track-record working with large public companies, family-owned businesses and financial sponsors. Our advisory expertise ranges from transactions of $50 million to $50 billion total enterprise value. Founded by Chris Wofford, former head of Transport & Logistics Investment Banking at large…

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  • Aug 2023 Advised Apax Partners in its sale to Quality Distributors
  • Aug 2023 Advised FedEx Corp in its sale to WATKINS
  • Aug 2023 Advised XPOLogistics in its sale to Con-Way
  • Aug 2023 Advised Brookfield Infrastructure Partners in its sale to G&W

Seapoint Business Advisors

12 Total Closed Deals
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Over $1 billion in completed transaction experience, Seapoint are M&A advisors focused on selling companies with transaction values between $10 and $200 million.

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  • Jul 2023 Advised Serene Innovations in its sale to Private Financial Buyer
  • Jul 2023 Advised A.F Machine & Tool Co. in its sale to Private Financial Buyer
  • Jul 2023 Advised DEL Aerospace, Inc. in its sale to Private Financial Buyer
  • Jul 2023 Advised Matson Industrial Finishing in its sale to Private Financial Buyer

Saybrook Capital Advisors, LLC

12 Total Closed Deals
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Saybrook Capital Advisors is a Merger & Acquisition advisory firm focused on middle market businesses throughout the United States. The companies we represent typically have revenue of $20 million to $125 million. Our important mission is to help owners successfully monetize the wealth they have created through their businesses. We have deep experience spanning over thirty years in representing owners with the sale of their business, merger, recapitalization, and exit planning advisory needs.

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  • Oct 2023 Advised Cambridge Specialty Company in its sale to Calvert Street Capital Partners
  • Jul 2023 Advised Solidus Inc in its sale to Office Furniture Inc
  • Jul 2023 Advised Connecticut Tool in its sale to Whitcraft
  • Jul 2023 Advised Clearcycle in its sale to Management Group

Paladin Capital Advisors

11 Total Closed Deals
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Paladin Capital Advisors is a boutique M&A advisory firm. The firm offers buy and sell intermediation, transition/succession planning and capital advisory services. In addition, Paladin CMS provides management consulting, strategic consulting, due diligence investigation, ESOP advisory and governance services. The firm has strategic alliances across Canada and the United States. Paladin Capital Advisors is based in Calgary, Canada.***Paladin Capital Advisors is the winner for the 2016 Best Strategic M&A Deal of the Year ($10mm-$25mm) at The M&A Advisor Awards in New York.***

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  • Apr 2024 Advised Basement Systems Calgary in its sale to GroundWorks
  • Nov 2023 Assisted Cyntech Tanks in securing debt financing from CIBC
  • Nov 2023 Invested in Cyntech Tanks
  • Oct 2022 Invested in Motion Steel

Montgomery Consulting

11 Total Closed Deals
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Montgomery Consulting, LLC is a small to mid market M&A consulting firm based in Virginia with market concentration in construction, industrial and commercial facility services, professional services, engineering, environmental, and distribution services. Since 1999, the company has been involved in more than 60 deals, primarily from the sell side in acquisitions.

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  • May 2014 Advised Private Utility Contractor in its sale to Private Equity Buyer
  • Mar 2013 Advised Private Company - Service Contractor in its sale to Private Equity Group
  • Aug 2010 Advised Private Company - Industrial Facility Services Contractor in its sale to Private Buyer
  • Jul 2009 Assisted Private Company - Contractor in securing debt financing from Confidential Lender

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Firms in the Distribution 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 Distribution M&A Advisory Firms?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Distribution M&A Advisory Firms is $3M-$15M, 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 Distribution experience when evaluating M&A Advisory Firms?

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 373 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Distribution.

Do all M&A Advisory Firms in this directory focus exclusively on Distribution?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Distribution M&A Advisory Firms 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.

How do I compare M&A Advisory Firms with experience in Distribution?

When comparing M&A Advisory Firms with experience in Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 373 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Distribution 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 Distribution M&A Advisory Firms directory, you can request information here.

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