Top Distribution M&A Advisory Firms with Recent Private M&A Activity

373

Active Firms

892

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$14M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 11%

Texas 11%

Florida 10%

New York 5%

Illinois 4%

Key Attributes

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

Plymouth Rock Capital

10 Total Closed Deals

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Plymouth Rock Capital is an independent advisory firm providing business finance services for individuals and companies requiring customized financial solutions. We specialize in capital procurement for Mergers & Acquisitions, Leverage Buyouts and Strategic Capital Raise - whether for growth opportunities or divestiture purposes.Our team of professionals assist in your capital raise to meet your business growth objectives.

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Jan 2015 Advised Massage Envy on an investment from Bank of America
Sep 2014 Advised Medical / Surgical Center on an investment from Private placement
Aug 2014 Advised Golden Corral on an investment from Private placement, debt and equity
May 2014 Advised AutoDrive1 on an investment from Regional Bank

Water Street Advisors

9 Total Closed Deals

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Water Street Advisors is a Wisconsin-based consulting firm providing Mergers and Acquisitions services. These M&A services include buy-side, sell-side, and consulting engagements to privately held businesses and their owners across the Midwest. Companies served range in size from $1 million to $30 million in annual revenue and include a broad spectrum of industries. In addition to transactional services, Water Street Advisors assists companies in preparing for the completion of successful transitions.

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Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Feb 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Intercap

8 Total Closed Deals

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Intercap is a financial advisory firm headquartered in Montreal, Canada and serving clients across North America.With over 105 completed transactions, Intercap assists privately held enterprises and investment groups achieve maximum obtainable value whether they are searching for growth capital, looking for an opportunity to sell their company or possibly locate attractive acquisitions.Our services include Mergers and Acquisition advisory, Capital raise advisory and Business Valuations.Fondé en 2001, Intercap est une firme en conseils financiers basée à Montréal, Canada, et traite avec…

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May 2021 Advised Putter's in its sale to Holding Company
May 2018 Advised Senyorita in its sale to Confidential Consumer Products Company
May 2018 Advised Heinz on an investment from Confidential Consumer Products Company
Apr 2018 Advised Greenland in its sale to Confidential Consumer Products Company

Ascendant Advisory Group

7 Total Closed Deals

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Our mission is to ensure that our clients get as much value as possible at every step of their journey. We believe that by putting together a team of world-class advisors, along with strategic partners who are best of breed professionals, and taking a longer term approach to exit strategy we are able to truly help business owners exit on their terms. Our success hinges on only working with those who put the client first...and to use a team approach to drive the best results possible. Our clients don't just get an advisor, they get a team. And by working with business owners years in advance…

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Sep 2017 Advised Ammunition Co. in its sale to Ammunition Manufacturing Co.
Jun 2017 Advised US Optics, Inc. in its sale to Down Range Solutions Group, LLC
Apr 2017 Advised JDL Construction, Co. on an investment from PJSG, Inc.
Apr 2017 Advised 4 Rivers Concrete Products, Inc. on an investment from PJSG, Inc.

Linq Partners

7 Total Closed Deals

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LINQ Partners is a team of professionals with an exceptionally deep understanding of Transportation & Logistics businesses that enables us to accurately identify and properly characterize a company's strengths and realistic opportunities for improvement. We have worked and consulted with numerous companies and have detailed knowledge of up to date "best practices" across all the key operations, support, and sales areas. We find opportunities and value that many miss. We uncover and address "potential challenges" before they can derail a transaction and/or an organization. Proper…

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Oct 2014 Advised Private on an investment from Private
Dec 2013 Advised Private on an investment from Private
Nov 2013 Advised Private on an investment from Private
Apr 2011 Advised Private on an investment from Private

VR Mergers & Acquisitions - Edmonton

7 Total Closed Deals

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VR Mergers & Acquisitions was formed and structured to provide privately owned and closely held mid-market companies with specialized Intermediary business services and representation throughout the merger, acquisition, and divestiture process.

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Oct 2013 Advised Pillar Contracting Ltd. on an investment from QE2 Acquisition Group
Aug 2013 Advised Undisclosed on an investment from Undisclosed
Jun 2013 Advised Airdrie Rental on an investment from GWG Reantals
May 2013 Advised Red Deer Powersports on an investment from Cycle Works

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Minerva Valuation Advisors

7 Total Closed Deals

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Minerva Valuation Advisors, is a mid market advisory firm specializing in business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, financings and shareholder value advisory services. We have experience advising small business owners to public corporations in a wide variety of industries.

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Feb 2021 Acquired confidential
Jan 2020 Acquired Confidential
Sep 2019 Assisted TROES Corp. in securing debt financing from confidential
Jun 2019 Acquired Confidential

KELLENBERGER & ASSOCIATES, LLC

6 Total Closed Deals

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Kellenberger and Associates, LLC was established in 2000 as a Mergers and Acquisitions and Business Intermediary firm. Located in Lafayette, LA, but can handle M&A mid-market deals anywhere in Louisiana, Texas, and adjoining states. Member of Professional Business Broker's Associations and previously affiliated with a national M&A group for many years. Also a real estate broker with NAI/Latter & Blum/Van Eaton & Romero, and certified as a CCIM Certified Commercial Investment Member, the highest qualification for commercial realtors. We can handle the business and the real estate side of…

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Sep 2016 Advised Dickey Steel, Inc. in its sale to Private Investor
Aug 2015 Advised KOC Kampground on an investment from Private Investor
Aug 2015 Advised Charlie's Mobile Home Village on an investment from Private Investor
Jun 2015 Advised Deep South Machine in its sale to Private Individual

Sequoia Mergers & Acquisitions

5 Total Closed Deals

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Sequoia M&A is a boutique, licensed sell-side advisory firm. We represent privately held mid-market businesses and sell them to an international market of strategic and private equity buyers.We deal primarily with mature companies with a long history of cash flow that are poised for significant growth. The majority of our clients are selling in order to exit the business due to retirement and are typically prepared to stay on for at least long enough for a reasonable transition period.

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Jan 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Sep 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Strategic Business Resources Group

5 Total Closed Deals

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Founder and President of Strategic Business Resources GroupJoseph M. Callahan Jr. brings an extensive background in executive management to this successful business brokerage and consulting firm. Over a thirty year period, Joe worked as an Engineer, VP of Engineering, and Executive Vice President of Operations and, for nearly two decades, as President & Chief Executive Officer of a multi-plant high-tech manufacturing company. The blending of these experiences, coupled with an extensive background in Strategic Planning and the development and analysis of business finance related to mergers…

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Jan 2014 Advised Elastomerics Mfg in its sale to Diversified Plastics Supplier
Jan 2012 Advised Composites Manufacturer in its sale to Strategic Private Investor
Jan 2011 Advised Composites Manufacturer in its sale to Private Investor
Jan 2010 Advised Environmental Air Testing in its sale to Strategic Corporate Buyer

Cross Northwest, Inc.

5 Total Closed Deals

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The Exit Your Way® Team provides world-class consulting, business coaching and sales acceleration to small-medium business so they can take control of the exit process and Exit Your Way®.

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Apr 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jul 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jul 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jul 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Affiliated Partners Group

5 Total Closed Deals

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Affiliated Partners Group, Inc. (APG) is a merger & acquisition advisory firm and business broker specializing in medium-sized companies with revenue of $2 million to 30 million. APG provides complete and confidential advisory services to sellers including assistance in valuation, developing and implementing marketing strategy, locating potential buyers or sellers, assisting in negotiating the transaction and handling sensitive issues throughout the closing process.

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May 2014 Advised Manufacturing Solutions, Inc. in its sale to Private Investors
Sep 2011 Advised Manufacturer of Oil/Gas Drilling Equipment in its sale to Group of Private Investors
May 2004 Advised North Texas Steel Company in its sale to American Technologies Group, Inc.
Jan 2004 Advised Texas Equipment & Service, LP in its sale to National Oilwell Varco

Nice Consulting

5 Total Closed Deals

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Specializing in the Purchase or Sale of Small to Medium Sized Private Businesses More than just a business broker. Skilled in sales and marketing with a deep understanding of strategy, business valuation and market assessment.Completed merger, acquisitions and divestiture transactions ranging in size from $2M in enterprise value to over $50M with a total transaction value in excess of $100M. Over 20 transactions successfully completedExtensive network of potential buyers, bankers and equity providersFocus on transactions involving privately-owned businesses. Understand the unique needs of…

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Jun 2019 Advised Niagara Majestic Tours in its sale to West Coast Sightseeing and Atlantic Ambassatours
May 2016 Advised Primus in its sale to Birch Communications
Jul 2012 Advised Big Bus Limited in its sale to West Coast Sightseeing
Sep 2011 Advised Grey Line West on an investment from Various

Riparian Partners LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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Riparian Partners is a leading middle market M&A advisory firm providing investment banking services to privately held middle market companies throughout North America. We deliver transactional advisory services for transactions between $5 million and $100 million assisting clients with Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, Recapitalizations and Strategic and Financial Advisory needs.

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Dec 2016 Advised National Glass & Gate in its sale to Miner Corp.
Nov 2016 Advised Iuvo Bioscience in its sale to Cosmed Group
Aug 2015 Advised Action Fabricators in its sale to River Associates, LLC
Jun 2015 Advised Stellar Materials, Inc in its sale to GHJ&M

Kayo Advisory LLC

4 Total Closed Deals

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Kayo Advisory LLC ("Kayo") provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, capital introduction and consulting services to micro-cap companies. Headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, Kayo serves clients across the United States in a variety of industries. Kayo offers a customized approach to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs achieve their long-term strategic and financial objectives.

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Jan 2016 Advised Social Media Today in its sale to Industry Dive
Dec 2014 Advised Early Childcare Provider in its sale to Undisclosed
Jun 2013 Advised File Folder Manufacturer in its sale to Undisclosed
Aug 2012 Advised National Sports camp in its sale to Undisclosed

National Transaction Advisors

4 Total Closed Deals

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NTA is dedicated to the growth, optimization, recovery and success of middle-market, privately-owned businesses. We believe these companies are the foundation of: Technological Innovation, Social Change and Quality Jobs.Through a comprehensive suite of services, NTA is the #1 trusted advisor to successful business owners, as they transition through the various stages of the business lifecycle. We are a team of experienced entrepreneurs, business owners, investors and veteran c-suite executives, and we understand the many complex…

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Aug 2016 Advised Luxury Western Home Decor E-commerce Company in its sale to Texas Based Family Office
Aug 2014 Advised Stringliner in its sale to N/A
Mar 2007 Advised AOK Construction in its sale to Private Equity Group
Oct 2005 Advised Women's Diagnostic of Texas in its sale to Texas based Private Equity Group

Energy & Industrial Advisory Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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Energy & Industrial Advisory Partners is a boutique investment banking and consulting firm, focused on both renewable and conventional energy, and adjacent industrial end markets. With deep functional and industry expertise, our team has collectively advised on several hundred transaction and strategy engagements for some of the world’s leading energy and industrial services and equipment manufacturing companies, institutional investors and trade associations. Transaction sizes ranges from less than ten million to several hundred million dollars.Investment Banking Services and Securities…

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Sep 2023 Advised LIFTE H2 in its sale to Powertech Labs Inc.
Mar 2022 Advised Independence Hydrogen on an investment from Suburban Propane
Aug 2021 Advised Optilan in its sale to DarkPulse, Inc.

Lincoln Group, Inc.

3 Total Closed Deals

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The Lincoln Group, Inc. is a business brokerage and middle market intermediary firm located in Northeast Iowa. We provide complete merger and acquisition services for closely-held companies. Our primary focus is manufacturing and distribution businesses with transaction values of $1-50 million, located in Iowa and the Upper Midwest.

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Sep 2017 Advised AAA Septic Service, Inc. in its sale to Individual
Dec 2012 Advised Diedrichs & Associates, Inc. in its sale to Private Investor
Mar 2007 Advised K&P Pattern Co., Inc. in its sale to Private Investor

Westonview Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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Westonview Partners is a boutique M&A advisory firm focused on founder-led businesses in the lower mid-market. We bring an investor’s perspective to help business owners prepare for and execute successful sale processes, and guide buyers in sourcing and evaluating acquisition opportunities.

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May 2026 Advised Consumer Services Business in its sale to Private Equity Buyer
Jan 2026 Advised Consumer Services Business in its sale to Private Equity Buyer
Sep 2025 Advised Consumer Services Business in its sale to Strategic Buyer

Milestone Capital Advisors

3 Total Closed Deals

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Milestone Capital Advisors (“MCA”) is a boutique advisory firm specialising in providing impartial advice in the areas of:- Sale of businesses- Raising capital / private equity- Acquisitions of businesses- Business valuations- Forecasting and financial modellingMilestone Capital Advisors has an impressive track record providing merger and acquisition advice to private companies and has successfully advised on over $1.0 billion worth of merger and acquisition transactions.

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Nov 2020 Advised Cadia Group on an investment from Jaybro
Apr 2015 Advised Napoleon Garage Doors on an investment from Stratco
Apr 2014 Advised Hydrapower Pty Ltd on an investment from MBO

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.

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 M&A Advisory Firms is $3M-$14M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 373 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 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.

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.

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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