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Westlake Securities

10 Total Closed Deals

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Westlake Securities is a middle market investment bank founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. Westlake’s principals come from diverse backgrounds advising, operating and investing in middle market companies. Our clients benefit from the team’s deep understanding of deal strategy, operational improvements, equity value creation and transaction process. We view our clients as partners, working closely with them to develop a sincere understanding of their goals and drivers of their business to determine what it will take to create the growth and/or liquidity desired.

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• Aug 2023 Advised Little Woodrow's on an investment from PGIM Private Capital
• Aug 2023 Advised McDonald Welding Supply in its sale to John Sales & Services
• Aug 2023 Advised Rollin Greens on an investment from AMEDEO
• Aug 2023 Advised Applied Natural Gas Fuels Inc. on an investment from PIMCO

Artesia Capital, LLC

10 Total Closed Deals

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Artesia Capital is a boutique investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused on securing debt and equity for middle-market and upper-middle-market companies. Artesia also offers advisory and investor relations services. We specialize in Consumer Products, Food and Beverages, Distilleries, Wineries, Retail, eCommerce, Packaging, Cannabis and CBD, Health Care, Packaging, SaaS, FinTech, Digital Media, Real Estate, Advertising, and Industrials.

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• May 2024 Assisted Sunshine Enclosures in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Jun 2023 Assisted Aggrigator in securing debt financing from US Strategic Capital
• May 2023 Advised Dog Park Publishing in its sale to I'd Rather Be With My Dog
• Mar 2023 Assisted Sunshine Packaging in securing debt financing from Oxford Bank

CriticalPoint Partners

8 Total Closed Deals

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CriticalPoint Partners (CPP) is an M&A Advisory Firm and Investment Bank, headquartered in Los Angeles. Focused on sourcing, negotiating and executing a range of transactions for our clients, we strive to enhance shareholder value through acquisitions, or to maximize proceeds in a business sale. We take a long-term view with respect to our clients and build partnerships that span the course of multiple transactions. CPP was founded upon the core principle of providing world-class strategic advice to lower middle market companies. As experienced principal investors, we bring decades of deal…

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• Nov 2014 Advised Brixton in its sale to Altamont Capital Partners
• May 2014 Advised My School Things in its sale to CriticalPoint Capital
• Mar 2014 Acquired My School Things
• Nov 2013 Advised Tarazi Specialty Foods in its sale to Highwood Farms

FCL Capital Partners

6 Total Closed Deals

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FCL Capital Partners is a nationally focused investment banking firm serving private companies seeking to sell their business, acquire another company, or secure additional capital for growth, buyout, restructuring, and recapitalization. Our principals have extensive Investment Banking and Restructuring experience at bulge-bracket investment banks and hedge funds advising public and private companies in various industries including consumer & retail, business services, transportation & logistics, and manufacturing. FCL's founder, Rafael De Paoli, has been a trusted…

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• Nov 2024 Advised Stonemark Construction Management in its sale to Mark G. Anderson Consultants, Inc.
• Sep 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2024 Advised A&B Tropical Produce in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2023 Advised PA China Farm in its sale to GrubMarket

Clear Capital Advisors

6 Total Closed Deals

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CLEAR CAPITAL ADVISORS is a Los Angeles-based financial advisory firm focused exclusively on the needs of management and shareholders. We provide the full spectrum of merger, acquisition, capital raising, and strategic advisory services to middle market and emerging growth companies. We work closely with our clients to understand all facets of their business as well as their objectives. We use our substantial transaction experience and market insight to design a specific plan of action to achieve our client's strategic and financial goals. We have an outstanding record of delivering…

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• Sep 2013 Advised PRO-TEK in its sale to LAC Group
• Jul 2013 Advised inSleep Technologies, LLC on an investment from Series A financing from a group of investors including Windham Ventures
• Jul 2013 Advised Bel Air Internet (BAI) on an investment from Pacific Western Bank
• Apr 2013 Advised HYFN in its sale to LIN Media

The Chicago Corporation

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The Chicago Corporation is an independent Chicago-based investment banking firm focused on providing middle-market companies with a range of financial and corporate advisory services including merger and acquisitions, institutional debt and equity capital raising, and financial restructuring. The Chicago Corporation leverages the broad experience of its team to evaluate and implement financial strategies designed to maximize the value of a client's business. The firm is committed to a "client-first" approach, which ensures that its professionals work together to find the best market-based…

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• Jul 2017 Advised Benefit Administrative Systems, LLC in its sale to HealthComp Holdings
• Feb 2016 Advised Holton Food Products Company in its sale to Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc
• Jun 2015 Advised Bridgeview Bancorp, Inc. on an investment from Various Investors
• May 2014 Advised Go Packaging, LLC in its sale to Welch Packaging Group

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Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.

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Investment Bank , Accredited and Certified Merger & Acquisitions Advisor, Business and Commercial Investments Intermediary/Broker Expert, Investment Advisor, Consultant, 30+ Years Exp. of Verifiable Business Accomplishments, Steering Growth, Assets Wealth Expansion, Profit Generation Demonstration Proven Success in Delivering High Profits Attainment Through Targeted Innovative Business, and Investments Strategies.

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• Dec 2016 Advised Schiller Plaza Commons on an investment from A1 Schiller Plaza LLC
• Oct 2016 Assisted Midwest Gas Inc. in securing debt financing from Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
• May 2015 Advised Vishna Inc. on an investment from Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
• Jan 2015 Advised Lewis Ave Food Inc. in its sale to Investor

Mid-States Advisors, Inc

5 Total Closed Deals

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Mid-States Advisors is a family-owned boutique financial and business advisory firm that focuses on middle-market businesses looking for assistance with Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt Placement, and Fractional CFO services.Mid-States Capital, our predecessor entity, was founded in 1995 by Joe Alam Sr. after a successful career as a CPA and turnaround specialist. Mid-States Capital’s services focused on debt placement solutions for middle-market businesses dealing with unique or difficult issues, including workouts, highly-leveraged transactions, and high-growth situations.​In 2015,…

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• Apr 2025 Advised HMS Products in its sale to AIDA Engineering
• Jan 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2025 Advised RBR Machine in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2013 Advised Forging Company in its sale to Partner Buyout

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Salomon Whitney LLC

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Our investment banking products are tailored to various client needs. Developing a thorough understanding of our client’s specific goals and evaluating the market dynamics of various industry sectors, we strive to provide unbiased finance solutions.​Our ability to analyze all aspects of our client companies and assess the feasibility of all corporate finance options, allows us to recommend a solution tailored specifically for our clients. Building strong relationships with major institutional, strategic and corporate investors are powerful resources used to implement our corporate…

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• Jan 2019 Invested in LYFT
• Jan 2019 Invested in Palantir Usa Inc.
• Jan 2019 Invested in Airbnb
• Jan 2019 Invested in Pinterest

Primary Capital Inc

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Primary Capital LLC (PC) is a full service investment banking firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and a member of both the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). We provide a broad range of banking and advisory services with a focus on the needs of small to midsized public companies and late stage private companies. We provide direction, capital, and strategic relationships to companies that meet our criteria. Our range of services also includes providing fairness opinions in connection with…

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• Mar 2013 Advised Jiangxi Kaiyuan Anfu Ham Co., Ltd on an investment from PE Fund in China
• Oct 2012 Advised Net Element on an investment from Cazador Acquisition Corporation (SPAC)
• Sep 2011 Advised Fujian Feichi Machinery Co., Ltd. on an investment from China Renaissance Capital Investment
• May 2008 Advised SinoHub on an investment from China PE Fund

Xnergy Financial

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Xnergy Financial, Member FINRA/ SIPC, is an international investment banking firm providing debt and equity and merger and acquisition services to emerging growth and middle market companies. Our extensive expertise in a broad range of industries enables us to deliver prompt, creative finance solutions to our clients regardless of complexity. Our sector specific team of professionals continuously tailors the finance solutions we provide to respond to the changing opportunities of our clients. Our services include debt and equity corporate finance, merger, acquisition, and disposition…

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• Dec 2013 Advised Interpreters Unlimited on an investment from Bank of Southern California
• Dec 2013 Advised Interpreters Unlimited on an investment from Bank of Southern California
• Nov 2013 Advised EMX on an investment from Peterson Partners
• Aug 2013 Advised Middlefork Development in its sale to MaxGo

RHK Capital

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The Investment Banking Group at Trust Advisory Group offers a wealth of Wall Street experience through our seasoned professionals to the underserved small cap company sector and start-up companies as well. We have successfully funded both public and private companies. We offer equity and debt financing to help further the growth of companies that are often overlooked by the larger investment banking firms. Structured finance vehicles have also been used to achieve the needs of larger companies, while creating specific advantages that enhance their balance sheets.

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• Jul 2014 Advised HII Technologies, Inc. on an investment from Source Capital Group
• Jul 2014 Advised Sequoia Healthcare Managment, LLC on an investment from Source Capital Group - Credit Suisse
• Oct 2013 Advised ALLCARE Medical on an investment from Various
• Jan 2013 Advised Buccaneer Energy on an investment from Various

AllianceOne Enterprises

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AllianceOne Enterprises (“AllianceOne Enterprises” or “AOE”) is a boutique investment banking and financial advisory firm providing a specific range of services primarily to lower to middle market companies (enterprise values ranging from $5 million to $50 million). Since 1983, the professionals of AllianceOne Enterprises have worked with smaller companies of select sectors throughout the United States by evaluating and effecting both capital market and strategic transactions (mergers/acquisitions/divestitures).    AOE’s principals have a unique and complementary set of…

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• Feb 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2020 Advised Confidential E-Commerce Apparel Company in its sale to Confidential Strategic

Adaptive Capital Partners

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Adaptive Capital Partners is a boutique investment bank advising privately held businesses on sell-side M&A, capital raises, and strategic transactions. The firm was founded to address the need for more personalized, strategic advisory services within the middle market. Built on a commitment to integrity, excellence, and long-term partnership, the firm has quickly developed a reputation as a trusted advisor focused on delivering optimal outcomes for its clients. Our deep expertise and experience form the foundation for the comprehensive strategic services we provide today. Visit…

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• Mar 2026 Advised CFO Hub, LLC in its sale to Carr, Riggs & Ingram
• Jun 2025 Advised Kinco in its sale to Mechanix Wear
• Jan 2025 Advised enTrust Wealth Advisors in its sale to AlphaCore Wealth Advisory

RA Capital Advisors

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RA Capital Advisors is a leading private investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private financings, shareholder matters, restructurings and crisis situations for clients ranging from middle market companies to the Fortune 500. Founded in 1988, the firm has served as financial advisor on some of the most significant and complex transactions in U.S. corporate history. RA Capital Advisors is a private investment bank. TRUSTED ADVISORS Since inception, RA Capital Advisors has consummated transactions on behalf of our advisory clients with an aggregate value in excess of $60…

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• Aug 2011 Advised Mosaic, Inc. in its sale to Linquest Corporation
• Aug 2011 Advised Gerber Scientific in its sale to Vector Capital for $283,000,000

4Front Capital Partners

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4Front Capital Partners is a boutique investment & merchant bank that focuses on raising capital for midsize Canadian and U.S companies. We screen deals for quality and help real capital meet real investment return opportunities. General StatsAmount raised in past 24 months: $200MMNumber of raises: 5Average size of raises: $40MM Total number of investments: 7

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• Sep 2017 Advised MJardin Holding Corp. on an investment from -
• Jan 2017 Assisted - in securing debt financing from -

SafeWater Capital, LLC

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SafeWater Capital, LLC (”SWC”) is a middle-market, special situations advisory firm that offers the entire spectrum of special situations, corporate finance, turnaround and restructuring services to privately-held companies.The SWC team has been carefully drafted from a wide variety of specialty backgrounds, including: investment banking, commercial banking, big four accounting, consulting, and the legal profession. Our professionals have experience in practically every aspect of middle market problem solving, including: Capital Raising, M&A, Financial Restructuring,…

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• Sep 2022 Advised GirtonLLL Transport in its sale to TFI International

Wiss Capital Advisors

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Wiss Capital Advisors is the specialized investment banking division of Wiss & Company, a Top 100 accounting firm with over 50 years of experience. We concentrate on providing expert sell-side M&A advisory services tailored to lower-middle market companies. Our mission is to empower business owners to navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions with confidence and precision.Mission: To empower lower-middle market companies with strategic sell-side M&A advisory services that maximize value and ensure successful transactions.Services:Sell-side M&A…

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• Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

SA Baird

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Early stage capital formationSenior secured debt placementConvertible debt/equity placementsMunicipal FinancePublic Private PartnershipsExit PlanningTurnarounds and RestructuringsMiddle Market M & A – buy or sell sideBoard advisoryInterim Executive Engagements

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• Aug 2011 Advised Pacifica, Inc. on an investment from Umpqua Bank

Dougherty & Company LLC

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Colliers Securities is a full-service investment bank and registered securities broker-dealer offering a wide array of products and services nationwide to meet the needs of corporate clients, institutional investors, and individuals.

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• Aug 2019 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company