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Corporate Finance Associates - NE

1 Closed Deal via Axial 11 Total Closed Deals

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Welcome to CFA-MidWest, the oldest and largest, mid-market, mergers & acquisition advisory firm in the region. We focus on providing a full range of M&A support services for middle market companies. We are committed to delivering results for our clients.As a business intermediary, CFA represents clients in the sale, merger, purchase, and valuation of closely held businesses. We specialize in manufacturing, distribution, and service companies who have sales of $3 Million to $100 Million located throughout the USA. We have represented clients from California to New York, from Washington state…

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• Jul 2023 Advised Xaris in its sale to RiverDam
• Jul 2023 Advised Oral Care in its sale to Tandartsprayktijk Kennermerland
• Jul 2023 Advised Mikrona Group in its sale to WinterBerg Group
• Jul 2023 Advised CLAAS in its sale to Feick

Stout Capital, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals

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Stout is a global investment bank and advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, valuation, financial disputes, and investigations. We serve a range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex matters.Investment BankingOur industry-focused bankers specialize in mergers and acquisitions, private capital raising, and other financial advisory services for privately held businesses, portfolio companies of private…

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• Apr 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer
• Jan 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Group M

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal

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Salient Finance is a corporate advisory firm providing consulting services covering business strategy, corporate development, mergers and acquisition, turn arounds, financial structuring and capital procurement services to established small and medium-sized companies based in North America. Our head office is located in Toronto, Ontario.

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• Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer

Brookwood Associates

149 Total Closed Deals

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Senior-Level Execution With more than 150 years of collective experience spanning over $10 billion in transaction volume, Brookwood's managing directors work hands-on with each client to determine and execute the right investment banking solution. Middle-Market Expertise Our exclusive focus on middle-market companies gives us exceptional insight into the strategic, valuation and transaction issues that are unique to this market. This expertise includes robust Market Knowledge and access to buyers on a worldwide basis. Superior Performance Above all, our clients are interested in superior…

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• Dec 2017 Advised Togo’s Holdings, LLC in its sale to Nimes Capital
• Oct 2017 Advised Smash Management Inc in its sale to World Wide Wings, LLC and Partners Group
• Aug 2017 Advised Taco Bell Corp. in its sale to American Franchise Corp.
• Aug 2017 Advised Silver Diner on an investment from Goode Partners

Bridgepoint Investment Banking

147 Total Closed Deals

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Bridgepoint Investment Banking is a market-leading boutique investment bank that serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint is a tenacious, creative and results-oriented boutique investment bank focused on impact and value creation for the companies we serve. We provide confidential, independent and unconflicted solutions and strategic advice. We have an unequivocal focus on our clients and their prosperity. We measure our performance by the long-term success of our clients.Together, Bridgepoint principals have more than…

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• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2025 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jul 2024 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Mar 2024 Advised W-S Companies in its sale to Groome (portfolio of Argosy Private Equity)

Hyde Park Capital Advisors, LLC

147 Total Closed Deals

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Hyde Park Capital is one of the most active boutique investment banking firms in the United States, advising middle-market public and private companies across a wide range of industries. For more than 25 years, we have delivered trusted advisory services in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, infrastructure and project finance, fairness opinions, and strategic financial advisory engagements.Our senior bankers bring decades of experience advising founder and family-owned businesses as well as private equity backed and publicly traded companies. We are widely recognized for our expertise…

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• Jun 2026 Advised GOHUNT in its sale to Brandt Information Services
• Jun 2026 Advised Procare Ambulance on an investment from Prodos Capital and Manolin Investment Group
• Jan 2026 Advised Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists and Affiliates in its sale to Evolve Orthopedic Partners
• Aug 2025 Advised Commercial Residential Aluminum in its sale to Garden City Equity

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PCE Investment Bankers

107 Total Closed Deals

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PCE is a leading investment bank that delivers M&A, ESOP, valuation, and advisory services to middle-market business owners across the U.S. With decades of experience, sector depth, and a people-first mindset, we help entrepreneurs and their advisors navigate complex transitions with clarity and confidence.From growth planning to exit strategy, we’re more than dealmakers — we’re long-term partners committed to maximizing value and preserving legacy. Headquartered in Orlando, with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, and New Jersey, our national footprint ensures local insight and…

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• Dec 2025 Advised JF Lomma in its sale to Bay Crane Services
• Jun 2025 Advised The Appliance Barn in its sale to Grand Appliance
• May 2025 Advised American Door Products Inc. in its sale to Riverbend Industries Inc.
• Apr 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

The DAK Group

73 Total Closed Deals

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The DAK Group. is an established middle market investment bank providing advisory and execution of exit strategies, divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, financing and restructuring solutions. Committed to optimizing value for the business owner and stakeholders, The DAK Group applies a hallmark approach characterized by a deep understanding of the strategic value of a business. Since its founding in 1984, The DAK Group has successfully closed hundreds of transactions involving public and privately-held corporations, cross-border transactions, family businesses and financial sponsors. T

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• Sep 2025 Advised Coastal Properties in its sale to Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate
• May 2025 Advised Couranto in its sale to Prenax
• Apr 2025 Advised Trademark Roofing LLC in its sale to Unified Service Partners
• Mar 2025 Advised Drape Kings in its sale to Quest Events

VRA Partners, LLC

51 Total Closed Deals

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VRA Partners is an independent investment banking firm that focuses on providing merger and acquisition advisory services to leading middle-market companies and private equity groups located throughout the U.S. VRA Partners also assists companies with raising capital for growth, acquisitions, recapitalization, going-private and management buy-out transactions, as well as provides fairness opinions, valuations and strategic advisory services. The professionals of VRA Partners have completed more than 550 transactions with aggregate transaction value in excess of $40 billion across a broad…

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• Aug 2023 Advised Advanced Practice Education Associates, Inc. in its sale to Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC
• May 2023 Advised SquareMouth in its sale to Specialty Program Group, LLC
• Apr 2023 Advised Modus eDiscovery Inc. in its sale to Repario
• Sep 2022 Advised Business Intelligence Associates in its sale to HaystackID

Dresner Partners

50 Total Closed Deals

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Dresner Partners is a middle market investment bank specializing in mergers & acquisition advisory, financial restructuring and corporate turnarounds, institutional private placements of debt and equity, valuation and strategic consulting. Our clients are middle market companies operating both in the U.S. and internationally. We are deeply committed to exceeding client expectations and maintaining the highest levels of integrity. Our experienced professionals have the foresight necessary to navigate through highly complicated transactions to maximize value for our clients. The Firm's…

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• May 2023 Advised Vic West Importers d/b/a Grandpa Gus' in its sale to VCM Products
• Mar 2015 Advised Damian Services Corp on an investment from Sterling Bancorp
• Jul 2014 Advised Guardian Industries on an investment from Altra Industrial
• Mar 2014 Advised G2 Partners in its sale to Excellere Partners

The McLean Group, LLC

44 Total Closed Deals

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The McLean Group is an investment bank providing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital formation, market intelligence, business valuation, litigation support and exit planning services to middle market businesses. Headquartered in Washington, DC's technology, communications and government contracting corridor, we are among the largest independent middle market investment banks in the nation. The McLean Group has a presence in more than 30 cities in the US and Canada, serving domestic and international clients with a broad resume of successfully consummated financial transactions. Our…

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• Jun 2019 Advised CDM Fitness Holding in its sale to Spanos Barber Jesse & Co
• Jun 2019 Advised KeyLogic in its sale to IIA Technologies
• Apr 2019 Advised Trowbridge & Trowbridge, LLC in its sale to Enlightenment Capital
• Mar 2019 Advised Phacil in its sale to ByLight

XLCS Partners

42 Total Closed Deals

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XLCS Partners, Inc. is an independent investment banking firm that provides M&A advisory, capital raising and debt advisory for select clients globally. Middle market companies and private equity funds rely on our creative solutions, thoughtful insight and truthful advice when considering exiting their companies, making strategic acquisitions, partnering with private equity sponsors and raising debt or equity capital.and raising debt or equity capital..

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• Apr 2017 Advised SSP Innovations on an investment from Warren Equity Partners
• Dec 2016 Advised Broken Arrow Communications in its sale to Blue Sage Capital and Private Equity Capital Corporation
• Nov 2016 Advised The Industrial Graphics Division of GSI Technologies in its sale to Cypress MultiGraphics
• Nov 2016 Advised White Distribution & Supply in its sale to Slate Capital Group

ROTH Capital Partners, LLC

40 Total Closed Deals

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ROTH is an investment banking firm dedicated to the small-cap public market. Since its inception in 1984, ROTH has been an innovator in this market. Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, ROTH has regional offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle and New York as well as Hong Kong Limited international office. ROTH is a privately owned firm that has built a culture of success and innovation. Our approach is driven by our current principals, who are not only the owners of the business but most of whom have been with us for more than 10 years. Our goal has always been to service the needs of…

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• Oct 2017 Advised Coban Technologies in its sale to Safe Fleet
• Sep 2017 Advised Renesola on an investment from Renesola
• May 2016 Advised Joolz on an investment from Gimv
• May 2016 Advised Eureka on an investment from KarpReilly Ltd.

HighBank Advisors

39 Total Closed Deals

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HighBank was formed in 2009 by its founding partner Stephen Gaines. HighBank is a mid market investment bank and financial advisory firm headquartered in Denton, Maryland. HighBank provides a wide range of m&a, capital raising and restructuring consulting services to meet the needs of our clients. We provide thorough, objective and conflict-free advice and innovative ideas and solutions to both middle and emerging market companies. Our firm was formed on a mission that our clients deserve to have their highest expectations met and to receive higher value for their investments of money and…

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• Aug 2025 Advised Bethke Landscaping in its sale to Landscape Workshop
• Aug 2024 Advised ThinkStack in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2022 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2017 Advised Unit Solutions LLC on an investment from Undisclosed

Oaklyn Consulting

38 Total Closed Deals

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Oaklyn Consulting is a different kind of investment banking advisor for small to mid-sized organizations. We help clients negotiate mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, recapitalizations and joint ventures.We serve founder-owned and investor-backed businesses as well as nonprofits, co-ops, and professional services firms.We have earned the trust of referral partners, who are investment bankers, investors, lenders, lawyers, wealth advisors and similar professionals.Working as consultants, or "hourly investment bankers," we help where traditional investment banking advisors cannot.Since 2016,…

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• Jun 2026 Advised 911 Custom in its sale to LEHR Upfitters Holdings
• Apr 2026 Advised Calmont Beverage in its sale to Baker Distributing
• Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2025 Advised Shotflow in its sale to Creative Force

Sterling Point Advisors

37 Total Closed Deals

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Sterling Point Advisors is a boutique mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving family-owned and privately-held businesses. We help business owners navigate the strategic challenges of growing or exiting their businesses. 

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• Jan 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2025 Advised Fire Safety Products in its sale to PE backed company
• Apr 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Feb 2024 Advised Scale Systems Inc. (B&D Industrial) in its sale to System Scale Corporation

Bryant Park Capital

36 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1991, Bryant Park Capital is a boutique investment bank, which excels in helping both public and private companies meet their strategic objectives through Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Raising, and Strategic Advisory. The partners have completed over 400 deals, representing over $30 billion in transaction value.

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• Dec 2024 Assisted Pasadena Private Lending in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Sep 2024 Assisted Deminor Recovery Services in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Jul 2024 Assisted High Rise Financial in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Assisted Modeso in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Carriage Hill Inc.

32 Total Closed Deals

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Carriage Hill is an investment bank that specializes in privately negotiated transactions between private middle market companies and high quality private equity groups. This is accomplished without the use of traditional books and the auction process. We have a prominent record and respected reputation for successfully helping shareholders of privately held middle market companies navigate the challenges of reorganizing assets, accelerating growth through acquisitions, finding hidden value, resolving shareholder disputes, planning generational transitions and planning exit strategies.…

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• Dec 2016 Advised Bright Life in its sale to BDC Management LLC
• Nov 2016 Advised Interview Stream/Brazos in its sale to RIVS
• Aug 2016 Advised The Orthodontic Store, Inc. in its sale to Young Innovations
• Aug 2016 Advised Prestige Cosmetics in its sale to Caret Corporation

NewPoint Capital Partners

31 Total Closed Deals

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NewPoint Capital Partners Inc. is an independent, mid-market investment banking firm. We advise on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, private financings, capital restructurings and management buyouts. Established over 25 years ago on the principles of trust and integrity, we are dedicated to providing quality financial services to companies, management groups, shareholders and other stakeholders. NewPoint is the Canadian partner of Clairfield International. Clairfield is an international corporate finance firm that provides advisory services, mainly in crossborder mergers and…

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• Jun 2024 Advised Management and Third Party Advisors in its sale to Setpoint Building Automation
• Sep 2016 Advised ISN in its sale to Investigative Reserach Group
• Jul 2016 Advised Great Lakes Food Company, a portfolio company of Covington Capital Corporation in its sale to White Owl Family Office
• Mar 2016 Advised Camus Hydronics Ltd. in its sale to Cleaver-Brooks (portfolio company of Harbour Group)

Scura Partners

30 Total Closed Deals

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Scura Paley and Company is an independent investment banking firm centrally located in Manhattan in New York City. We provide financial advisory and capital raising services to middle market companies and invest our own capital in selective situations. SP's 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 our clients. The hallmarks of our approach are: Senior attention Broad access Analytical rigor Tailored solutions Unbiased advice Unparalleled client support. SP's partners have been…

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• Apr 2021 Advised Big Man Washes in its sale to National Carwash Solutions (NCS)
• Jan 2021 Advised Innovative Control Systems (ICS) in its sale to Dover Corporation
• Feb 2020 Advised Polished Metals Limited Inc. in its sale to Sky Island Capital
• Oct 2019 Advised Karma Agency in its sale to Tailwind Capital