Top Distribution M&A Advisory Firms

Invictus Mergers & Acquisitions

9 Total Closed Deals

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Invictus is a privately held Mergers and Acquisitions firm with a focus on serving privately held, middle-market companies. Benefit from our experience, integrity, personalized service, and confidential connections as we guide you through mergers and acquisitions process.

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• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Windsor Capital

9 Total Closed Deals

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SELLSIDE M&A PROCESSCreating value for founders and their businessesCORPORATE ADVISORY BUY SIDE AND DIVESTITURESOpportunities growing businessesGROWTH CAPITAL RESTRUCTURING CAPITALDeveloping the competitive strategy

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• Oct 2025 Advised Florida All Risk Insurance on an investment from United Midwest
• Jul 2025 Advised Building Products of America in its sale to Accent Building Material
• Apr 2020 Advised GT Grandstands (Project Bleachers) on an investment from T Bank
• Aug 2019 Advised RxLive in its sale to PAR, Inc.

Chicago M&A Advisors, Inc.

8 Total Closed Deals

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Business value will always be established when the right buyers are linked with the right sellers. Chicago M&A Advisors focus on the building sustainable deals that deliver the highest value for all stakeholders. Our process begins with the end in mind with a thorough understanding of owner & management goals.Our experience extends over 25 years of successful entrepreneurial ventures growing, acquiring, merging and divesting businesses as both owners and advisers with a focus on value growth, M&A & converting value into wealth.Typical deals may include accelerating growth through strategic…

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• Jul 2019 Advised RV Dealer Network on an investment from RV Retailer
• Nov 2018 Advised Qal-Tek Associates LLC on an investment from Cognitive Capital Partners
• Sep 2018 Advised Cognitive Capital on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jul 2015 Advised Private in its sale to Private Investor

Lakeside Acquisitions

8 Total Closed Deals

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Lakeside Acquisitions is a premier Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory firm with the sole focus of representing owners of privately held businesses who are looking to maximize value on their sale proceeds. When combined with our proprietary process, buyer network, and deal prowess, we routinely deliver results above our clients’ expectations. We are purposefully not a “Jack of All Trades” nor are we industry agnostic. We only take on select client engagements in specific industries where we can add significant value. Clients find that our success fee pays for itself as our deal experience…

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• Apr 2026 Advised Pink Dumpsters in its sale to Pellitteri Waste Systems
• Apr 2026 Advised TOGO Disposal in its sale to GFL Environmental
• Dec 2025 Advised GreenWay Recycling in its sale to Tomorrow Recycling
• Dec 2024 Advised Site Services in its sale to Atlantic OBX

Lighthouse Business Brokers

8 Total Closed Deals

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Through our years of experience, Lighthouse Business Brokers has established a powerful buyer network with thousands of qualified buyers that covers almost every industry. Our buyer's database is comprised of active professional investors and private equity firms that have been through the acquisition process previously and ensures we get your business in front of thousands of qualified buyers on the first day.

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• Mar 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Mar 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

eGateway Capital Advisors

8 Total Closed Deals

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eGateway Capital was formed to serve companies & founders – helping them scale and grow. We are focused on the eCommerce Value Chain, brining operating expertise, an active network of differentiated relationships, and a commitment to partnership. Through growth equity investment and M&A advisory services, we help you achieve your goals. We are national in scope but strategically based in the re-emerging markets of the Midwest – the branding & eCommerce growth and fulfillment capital of the country. Our M&A Advisory services leverage the eGateway edge: operating experience, deep network,…

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• Jul 2023 Advised Cargomatic in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2023 Advised Nok in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2023 Advised Flowspace in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2023 Advised Vidmob in its sale to Confidential Company

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Falco Sult

7 Total Closed Deals

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While we are good with the details, the only way to help you accomplish your goals is to be strategic and look toward the desired outcome. We do this by applying the concepts of life cycles to your goals.Every business is unique but all companies will go through some form of the business life cycle. Your needs may vary from phase to phase, but it's inevitable that the over-riding considerations of each phase will come to light during your company's evolution. Our job is to help you grow through these phases with a concept we call Financial Success by Design. While we provide quality public…

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• Apr 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• May 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• May 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• May 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Quest Partners Ltd.

7 Total Closed Deals

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Quest Partners Ltd. provides financial and business advisory services to small and medium sized companies in North America. Quest is affiliated with Quest Partners S.A. located in Geneva, Switzerland. Quest Partners Ltd. managing partners are Bachir Rabbat and Bryan Murphy. Combined, they have more than 35 years of entrepreneurial, private equity and corporate experience owning and operating businesses. The partners have a deep network of local and international relationships that can be leveraged to assist Quest's clients. In addition, Quest's external advisors David Sutin and Craig Graham,…

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• Sep 2015 Advised Software Value Added Reseller in its sale to Private Buyer
• Jun 2015 Advised Foreman Manufacturing in its sale to Private Buyer
• Dec 2013 Advised Confidential in its sale to ADS Securities
• Jun 2013 Advised Confidential in its sale to Broadstreet Data

The Wheatley Group

7 Total Closed Deals

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The Wheatley Group is a merger and acquisition advisory firm providing cutting edge,"value-added" services to clients interested in selling or acquiring companies. We manage and handle complex and sophisticated transactions in all kinds of industries and are recognized as a leading regional advisory firm. The majority of our selling clients are headquartered in Arizona, the Southwest and other Western states. Our Buyers have been national and international in nature, including: Public Companies (NYSE and NASDAQ), Large Privately Held Companies, Private Equity Groups, Affluent Individuals and…

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• Oct 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jun 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

AIM Group Canada Ltd.

6 Total Closed Deals

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AIM Group Canada Ltd. is a leading Canadian mergers and acquisitions advisory firm specializing in the sale or purchase of privately owned companies. Established in 1990 and based in Toronto, AIM arranges mergers, acquisitions and divestitures across the country. Our clients include a wide range of business service and manufacturing companies. AIM is also a founding member of Pandea Global M&A, an international alliance of mid-market M&A firms in 21 countries.

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• Jan 2016 Advised ASK Products Inc. in its sale to Sicame S.A.
• May 2015 Advised Modern Forwarding in its sale to Dicom Transportation Group
• Dec 2014 Advised Black Electric in its sale to OZZ Electric
• Jun 2014 Advised morEnergy Services in its sale to National Home Services

Dealnext Ltd

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Thanks to over 30 years of its Founders' experience in the M&A space, in a previous M&A Advisory company "Telema" they decided to start a new challenge. "Dealnext" is an European-based corporate finance boutique, established in early February 2021. Dealnext is a company actively engaged in the M&A European mid-cap market.

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• Sep 2025 Advised SAS group - Sustainable Agrobio Solutions Worldwide in its sale to Aqua do Brasil
• Nov 2024 Advised ERMO SAS on an investment from MEC I TRONIC
• Jul 2020 Advised LIFCO AB in its sale to Tastitalia Srl
• Jun 2017 Advised A+A Design Studio on an investment from Cadica Group

Sloan Capital

6 Total Closed Deals

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With more than 30 years of investment banking and private equity experience, Texas-based Sloan Capital has been involved in a multitude of complex sell-side, buy-side and capital-raise transactions in diverse industries.

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• Jul 2024 Advised QX Global Group in its sale to Long Ridge Private Equity
• Feb 2024 Advised AC Horn in its sale to Probat
• Jul 2014 Advised Otis Eastern Pipeline Services in its sale to Argonaut Private Equity
• May 2014 Advised Lone Star Tank Rental & KHM in its sale to General Finance

Seller Source

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Russ is a seasoned M&A Advisor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience founding, acquiring, and advising companies. He helps small business owners achieve life-changing exits by simplifying the process, securing strong offers, and guiding them through every step.

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• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Bench Capital Advisory Inc.

5 Total Closed Deals

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Bench Capital+ Advisory is an M&A and corporate finance advisory firm dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses maximize their valuation at exit. For high-growth companies, we help founders and CEOs secure the capital they need to fund their business's growth and expansion.M&A Advisory ServicesOur expertise covers M&A processes, deal structuring, valuation, negotiation, due diligence, and closing, ensuring our clients avoid common pitfalls and achieve objectives. With an established global network that includes strategic buyers, private equity firms, family offices,…

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• Feb 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jan 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Groce, Rose & Moore, LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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If you are looking to buy, sell, expand, consolidate, or simply need to understand your options and their effects, we can help. No matter your current business model, structure or financial condition, there are actions that you should and could be taking now. As an aspect of strategic management or investments, our team at Groce, Rose & Moore will assist you in selling - acquiring - growing - downsizing - understanding your company's value, changing the nature of your business, competitive position and more. We not only have the knowledge and experience to get things done, but understand…

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• Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Allan Taylor & Company

4 Total Closed Deals

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Established in 2006, Allan Taylor is a boutique M&A firm located in the south central U.S. Our founders are nationally recognized experts who have had their work published in the New York Times, Inc. Magazine, the Huffington Post and CNN Money. Our Services: Sell-side Representation ($2M - $25M annual gross), Business Valuation and Pre-Sale Planning Value Enhancement

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• Jun 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jun 2023 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Jun 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jun 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Cunningham & Associates, LLC

4 Total Closed Deals

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Cunningham & Associates is a strategic tax, accounting, and transaction advisory firm focused on maximizing enterprise value and optimizing outcomes for business owners and sophisticated stakeholders. Since 1992, our 30+ person team—supported by more than 25 professional designations—has advised over 5,000 clients nationwide, helping preserve and redeploy more than $6 billion in capital through proactive tax and financial strategies.While our work begins with tax, it is ultimately centered on value creation and realization. We partner with growth-oriented businesses and their…

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• Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Feb 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

STS Capital Partners

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STS Capital Partners is a global sell-side M&A firm like no other. They are expert guides for entrepreneurial business owners on the journey to achieving an Extraordinary Exit™. By helping clients sell their businesses strategically to the people that buy strategically, STS is able to achieve maximum financial valuation, create legacy potential, and realize true potential value. STS’ services include divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, strategic consulting, and financial advisory for mid-market private businesses. Their extensive global relationships, world-class team, and proven deal…

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• May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jan 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jul 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jul 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Ocean Bridge Capital

4 Total Closed Deals

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Ocean Bridge Capital focuses on midmarket mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and capital raising, designing and executing transactions largely between $5 to over $100 million in enterprise value.As an independent boutique advisory firm, OBC provides completely objective and pragmatic advice on strategic options for our clients.

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• Jul 2023 Acquired trebor rx corp
• Jul 2023 Acquired Webware.io
• Jul 2023 Acquired Net Dynamic
• Jul 2023 Acquired Battlbox

Baker Tilly Canada Corporate Finance Inc.

4 Total Closed Deals

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What sets us apartAs your financing intermediaries — having initiated, consulted on, negotiated, structured and presided over billions of dollars’ worth of corporate buy- and sell-side transactions, acquisitions and divestitures, takeovers and management buyouts — our goal, always, is to help you take your business dealings further, faster, whatever stage you’re at in the transaction life cycle.Serving boards, management teams, buyers and lenders, entrepreneurs, owner-managers and shareholders of both established and emerging mid-market public and private companies across most every…

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• Mar 2024 Advised DataCore Mail Management in its sale to 3CO Legacy Solutions
• Dec 2018 Advised Gordon Latham Limited on an investment from Ainsworth
• Jun 2016 Advised Active Air on an investment from Private Investor
• Apr 2016 Advised CCMET on an investment from Equicapita