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Pickwick Capital Partners

29 Total Closed Deals

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Pickwick Capital Partners, LLC assists middle-market companies and alternative investment firms achieve their strategic, financing and M&A objectives. We do this through a focused and collaborative process driven by the talent of our advisors, who bring a wealth of experience from leading investment banks such as Morgan Stanley, Jefferies & Company, Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch, and others.Our team is comprised of energetic, hands-on solution providers. We focus on quality, and each and every transaction is important to us. Pickwick clients can be assured their advisors are true partners with…

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• Apr 2023 Advised Harmony Energy Technology in its sale to Zircon Corporation
• Feb 2023 Advised Telegia Communications in its sale to One Ring Networks
• Dec 2022 Advised Topo Athletic in its sale to Designer Brands
• Jul 2022 Advised Desert iNET in its sale to BAM Broadband

Scott-Macon Group, Inc

29 Total Closed Deals

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Scott-Macon Group, Inc. (nka SMG Securities, Inc.) is one of the oldest independent investment banks in the United States focused on middle market transactions in the range of $10 million to $500 million. Founded in 1973 by Alfred L. Scott, the firm is comprised of senior professionals who have had extensive transaction experience in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, valuations and fairness opinions and general corporate financial consulting.

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• Jan 2013 Advised Blue Buddha in its sale to BrainTrust
• Jan 2013 Advised SureFit LLC in its sale to Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Jan 2013 Advised Interview in its sale to Brant Publishing Company
• Jan 2013 Advised Goshen Rubber Companies, Inc. in its sale to Wynn's International, Inc.

Focus Strategies Investment Banking

28 Total Closed Deals

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Based in Austin Texas, Focus Strategies has earned a reputation as a premier middle-market investment bank focused on serving the unique needs of privately held businesses seeking capital or ownership transition. Built on an impeccable reputation for high integrity, we help companies and their owners flourish by applying broad experience, industry expertise, hands-on guidance and local knowledge to maximize shareholder value. Focus Strategies specializes in merger and acquisition advisory, raising capital and providing strategic advisory services for founder-owned middle market companies. We…

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• Oct 2024 Advised Lamar Technical Services, Inc. in its sale to Think Power Solutions
• Oct 2023 Assisted Milk + Honey in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• May 2023 Advised Trace Analytics LLC in its sale to Ingersoll Rand
• Feb 2023 Advised MSB School Services in its sale to Craftsman Capital

League Park Advisors

25 Total Closed Deals

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​League Park is a boutique investment bank that professionally and ethically advises clients on strategies aimed to maximize shareholder value. We assist middle market companies with transactions that generate value through mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, capital raising, structured finance, and outsourced corporate development.Our deep industry expertise spans business services, healthcare, industrial, retail and consumer products, specialty distribution, technology and transportation and logistics. With a unique blend of investment banking, corporate development, private…

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• Oct 2024 Advised SOSS® Door Hardware in its sale to Allegion plc
• Apr 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2024 Advised Arco Comfort Air, LLC in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2024 Advised Childers Holding Company Inc. in its sale to Grove Mountain Partners

Footprint Capital

20 Total Closed Deals

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In our opinion, critical elements to providing sound advice come from experiences, a willingness to learn, and diversity. Each member of our team has followed a distinct path, giving us a view into mergers and acquisitions from all angles. These varying business perspectives include those of acquisition advisors, company owners, lenders, investors, internal strategists, accountants, and from within Fortune 500 companies. We have seen what works in successful engagements and how to predict and prevent problems in transactions. Such expertise means we can put ourselves in a client’s shoes and…

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• Dec 2023 Advised Advanced Services in its sale to Eco
• Dec 2023 Advised MRCS in its sale to Beacon Specialized Living
• Dec 2023 Advised The Basement Doctor in its sale to Tecum Equity
• Dec 2023 Advised Columbia Corrugated Box in its sale to SupplyOne

Brock Capital Group, LLC

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Employing the unparalleled collective experience and relationships of its 45+ managing directors, Brock Capital Group offers investment banking advisory and consulting services to clients on a broad variety of matters at the most senior level. Brock partners include former heads of investment banking groups at global Wall Street firms as well as C-level executives and directors of Fortune 500 companies. No other firm brings the same level of expertise to middle market clients. Services include advising and leading private company sales, corporate spin-outs, management buy-outs, private…

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• Dec 2014 Advised WesTest Engineering Corporation in its sale to Rantec Power Systems
• Nov 2014 Assisted Aerofleet in securing debt financing from Board Advisory
• Mar 2014 Advised Exosome Diagnostics on an investment from Qiagen
• Jan 2014 Advised Chrysler Group LLC in its sale to Fiat North America LLC

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CoView Capital, Inc.

16 Total Closed Deals

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CoView Capital, Inc. is an investment banking and advisory firm founded by senior professionals with extensive domestic and international experience. The firm was established to provide an innovative approach to traditional and complex financial issues facing both growing and mature companies. CoView's advisory and investment banking activities encompass a wide range of services including mergers and acquisitions,valuations, consulting and strategic planning, capital raising for expansion and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, fairness opinions, due diligence reviews, and advising…

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• Nov 2023 Advised Surge Private Equity in its sale to Coastal Amusement Inc.
• Nov 2023 Advised Benchmark in its sale to Tiger Supplies
• Jul 2023 Advised Respect Manufacturing in its sale to MYKU Biosciences LLC
• Jul 2023 Advised Alliance Entertainment in its sale to Mecca Electronics

Ankura Capital Advisors

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Ankura Capital Advisors, LLC (ACA) (Member FINRA, SIPC) offers investment banking services related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as well as private placement capital raises:M&A financial advisory for private and publicly traded companies, investment funds, and not-for-profit organizationsBuy-side advisorySell-side advisory (including dispositions of divisions and non-core assets)Private placement transactions: placement agent services in connection with the sale of equity, debt, and hybrid securities to financial investors and strategic partnersLoan brokeringCapital RaisingOur…

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• Oct 2025 Advised Wilbur on an investment from Investible
• Apr 2025 Assisted Broadway Strategic Return Fund in securing debt financing from BC Partners
• Feb 2025 Advised DCL Monteith Plant in its sale to Lorama Group Inc.
• Feb 2025 Advised DCL Waterfoot Plant in its sale to Lorama Group Inc.

Transitus Capital

14 Total Closed Deals

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Transitus Capital provides Investment Banking services to middle market firms in a wide array of industries. We offer clients a strategic approach to Merger & Acquisition advisory and Capital Raising Solutions. Our singular focus on the middle market allows us the opportunity to work closely with clients to provide top tier guidance throughout the transaction.

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• Jul 2023 Advised Connectrac in its sale to LeGrand
• Jul 2023 Advised Elite in its sale to LKQ
• Jul 2023 Advised Made Ya Smile Dental in its sale to Dental Care Alliance
• Jul 2023 Advised Standard Pump Parts in its sale to Hicks Equity Partners

Roadmap Advisors

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Roadmap Advisors is a boutique investment banking firm providing acquisition search, sell-side and advisory services:For buyers, we execute proactive, thesis-driven acquisition searches to uncover, evaluate and close acquisitionsFor sellers, we leverage our intimate understanding of the buy-side perspective to extract full value in the sale of our clients’ companiesOur corporate advisory service helps clients identify pockets of opportunity and create significant value within their operationsWe have participated in tens of thousands of transaction opportunities throughout our…

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• Oct 2024 Advised Aggregates Company in its sale to Aggregates Company
• May 2024 Assisted Foodservice Company in securing debt financing from Specialty Finance Co.
• Mar 2024 Advised Tank Cleaning Contractor in its sale to Family Office
• Aug 2023 Advised Majestic Collision & Frame Repair in its sale to Merx Truck & Trailer

BlackTorch Capital

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BlackTorch Capital is a results-driven investment banking firm providing strategic and financial solutions customized to meet the needs of public and private middle-market companies and their capital providers. SINGULAR SOLUTIONS No two companies are exactly alike. Their circumstances and challenges always differ. That’s why, before recommending any specific strategy, we always invest the time necessary to understand your issues, your business model and your objectives. Remaining flexible and focused allows us to create singular, innovative solutions. PROVEN EXPERIENCE Our senior investment…

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• Aug 2014 Advised CloudCover in its sale to Not Disclosed
• Jul 2014 Advised Dane Technologies on an investment from Not Disclosed
• Jul 2014 Advised Comforts of Home in its sale to Not Disclosed
• Jul 2014 Advised Boundary Medical in its sale to IMI Health

Mt. Vista Capital

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Mt. Vista Capital, Inc. is full-service investment banking firm providing professional merger and acquisition, financial advisory and business valuation services exclusively to middle market companies. Our middle market focus on sell-side advisory is designed to provide efficient execution of our client's transaction while maximizing value. Our financial advisory services provide assistance to our clients in structuring and sourcing the capital resources they need to fund organic or acquisition growth strategies. To support both of these service areas we also provide business valuation…

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• Oct 2013 Advised Chief Executive Boards International in its sale to Aegis Assistance, Inc
• May 2013 Advised Experienced Commercial Printing Executives in its sale to Regional Commercial Printing Executives
• May 2013 Advised Regional Healthcare Services Co. in its sale to Strategic Competitor
• Jun 2012 Advised OFM, Inc. in its sale to Gen Cap America

Fortis Capital Management Group

11 Total Closed Deals

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Fortis Capital is a young innovative investment banking firm headquartered in the Palm Beaches, servicing the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Fortis has a pragmatic approach to every project with the ambition to be bold & audacious. The firm draws from a broad base of partner firms specializing in equity and/or debt, giving way to opportunistic private placement.The firm’s investment strategy is centered on identifying market inefficiencies and partnering with financial institutions & investment firms that recapitalize or reposition capital assets to assist in the growth of…

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• Aug 2023 Advised Custom Engineered Window & Door Company on an investment from Anonymous Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Agricultural Business on an investment from Anonymous Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Medical Device on an investment from Anonymous Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Fiber Recycling Company in its sale to Anonymous Company

Exitwise, LLC

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Our clients recommend us to their friends because we help sell companies faster and for more money ... and the proof is in the data.By leveraging our global network of industry specialized, M&A experts, we create the best teams of M&A experts for each of our clients to create optimal outcomes.The right team of industry specialized, M&A experts will know your buyer pool better than anyone. This means your M&A team can create the right amount of buyer competition to help you maximize the sale of your business.

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• Mar 2024 Advised TakeLessons in its sale to Betterfly
• Jul 2023 Advised One Monroe in its sale to Great Lakes Tile Products
• Jul 2023 Advised Artech in its sale to The Dako Group
• Jul 2023 Advised Vista Equity Partners in its sale to EventUp

Livingstone Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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Livingstone is an international mid-market M&A and debt advisory firm with offices in Beijing, Chicago, Düsseldorf, London, Los Angeles, Madrid and Stockholm. We have deep industry expertise, and extensive global coverage, with dedicated teams across our offices serving five segments: Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial, and Media & Technology.

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• Oct 2024 Advised RH Marine in its sale to VINCI Energies
• Oct 2024 Advised Bakker Sliedrecht in its sale to VINCI Energies
• Sep 2024 Advised Clafis Ingenieus in its sale to Team Eiffel
• Sep 2024 Advised Cine City in its sale to Pathe

Mirus Capital Advisors, Inc.

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Successful business owners have turned to Mirus Capital Advisors for more than 30 years to help them realize their ultimate accomplishment – the sale of their business. Mirus is a leading New England based firm with over 300 closed transactions focused on providing exceptional investment banking services to our middle-market clients. As a middle-market investment bank focused on mergers and acquisitions, Mirus drives successful deals for companies in the consumer, industrial, business services, healthcare and technology industries. Mirus has proven time and again that its deep industry…

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• Apr 2024 Advised ONSET in its sale to LI-COR
• Apr 2024 Advised LidoChem in its sale to Valudor Products, LLC
• Mar 2024 Advised BradFord in its sale to Prince
• Dec 2023 Advised Applied Biomath in its sale to Certara

Turnstone Investment Banking

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Founded on decades of trusted advisory experience, Turnstone Investment Banking is a leading independent investment banking firm serving family and founder owned businesses across the Midwest and throughout the United States. Headquartered in Kansas City, the firm combines senior-level attention, deep transactional expertise, and a relationship-driven approach to guide clients through complex and transformative business decisions.Turnstone is a FINRA-registered investment banking firm, and the team brings more than a century of combined experience across mergers and acquisitions, capital…

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• Oct 2025 Advised Circle C Paving in its sale to Pavement Preservation Group
• Mar 2025 Advised Allied Materials & Equipment in its sale to Maple Hill Capital
• Nov 2024 Advised Vance Brothers in its sale to Pavement Preservation Group
• Jun 2023 Advised Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc. in its sale to Permanent Equity

Viant Capital

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Viant Capital is a San Francisco-based boutique investment bank committed to providing emerging growth and small to mid-market companies with high quality strategic advisory and capital raising services. Since 1998, Viant Capital has consistently produced superior outcomes for our clients and their shareholders. Leveraging decades of strategic, financial, and operational experience, our professionals provide each of our clients with in-depth industry knowledge and expert advice on the optimal way to approach strategic and financing processes. We believe in developing strong relationships with…

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• Aug 2023 Advised Entwine in its sale to Extron
• Aug 2023 Advised Monkey Group in its sale to EZ Cater
• Aug 2023 Advised CDTA in its sale to DISA
• Aug 2023 Advised Parley Pro in its sale to LexisNexis

CCC Investment Banking

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CCC Investment Banking is one of Canada's leading independent mid-market investment banks. Our focus is serving the successful owners of private businesses, but our clients also include small and mid-cap public companies as well as divisions of larger companies. We are known for developing innovative solutions that create value. Our entrepreneurial spirit and never-quit attitude distinguish us from others. The result is a 35-year track record of successfully completing transactions. CCC provides expert advisory services in the following areas: Mergers and acquisitions, including management…

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• Aug 2023 Advised Hiway Fuel Services Ltd in its sale to Major Mobile Refueling Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Patlon Aircraft & Industries Limited in its sale to Alchemy Capital Partners
• Jul 2023 Advised Boyd Pharmaceuticals in its sale to Norwell Consumer Healthcare Inc.
• Jun 2023 Advised Sargent Farms in its sale to Sunrise Farms

GT Securities

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Founded in 2002, GT Securities is a modern, tech-driven investment bank and broker-dealer platform that facilitates winning transactions between our 300+ independent investment banker partners, companies looking to grow or exit, and investors/buyers seeking ROI. We have successfully passed multiple regular cycle FINRA, SEC, and state securities examinations & audits and have a fully “clean” compliance record.

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• Aug 2023 Advised Metropolitan Skin Clinic in its sale to Growthink Capital
• Aug 2023 Advised MPulse Software, Inc. in its sale to Anonymous Company
• May 2022 Advised Blue Whale Materials in its sale to Ara Partners
• Mar 2022 Advised Agro Logistic Systems Inc. in its sale to MGK