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FOCUS Investment Banking

4 Closed Deals via Axial 188 Total Closed Deals

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With more than three decades of experience, FOCUS Investment Banking is a trusted name in M&A advisory services with a nationwide footprint and a global reach. Headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, FOCUS also has corporate offices in Atlanta and the Los Angeles metro area. Its team of 35+ senior bankers is supported by more than a dozen analysts, senior advisors and support staff. Each FOCUS banker maintains a core practice in one of the 12 industry verticals comprising the firm’s current areas of specialization, keeping FOCUS abreast of developments in today’s rapidly…

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• Jun 2026 Advised Dirty Mids in its sale to Optimal Investment Group + Wayfinder Capital Partners
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Verigent in its sale to Allied Resources Group (“ARG”)
• May 2025 Advised FootingFirst LLC in its sale to Morton Buildings, Inc.

SDR Ventures

3 Closed Deals via Axial 91 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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SDR Ventures is a Denver-based investment banking firm serving private business owners in the lower middle market, including companies with values up to $300 million. The SDR Ventures approach of THINKING LIKE OWNERS helps businesses maximize their value. Whether owners are looking to sell a business, buy a business or raise debt or equity, SDR is committed to helping them succeed. Our core services include: • M&A Transaction Advisory – Buy Side and Sell Side • Private Capital Formation – Debt and Equity • Strategic Advisory/Consulting Investment banking and securities are offered…

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• Jun 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Auctus Capital Partners

3 Closed Deals via Axial 65 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Auctus Capital Partners is a multi-faceted investment bank specializing in merger & acquisition advisory, institutional private placements of debt and equity capital, financial restructuring, valuation, and strategic consulting. With best-in-class access to strategic and financial buyers, as well as global capital providers, our bankers identify opportunities and navigate challenges with a local understanding on a global scale.

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• Aug 2026 Advised Redland Company in its sale to Palm Peak Capital
• Dec 2025 Assisted Puzzle Healthcare in securing debt financing from HCAP
• Aug 2025 Advised Engage CX on an investment from PNC
• Apr 2025 Advised United Transportation LLC in its sale to Graxon Logistics LLC

MidCap Advisors

2 Closed Deals via Axial 89 Total Closed Deals

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MidCap Advisors, a middle market investment bank headquartered in New York, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, capital raises, ownership transition planning, business valuations, and negotiation support services for companies generating $5 million to $250 million in revenues. A business owner's definition of success is multi-faceted. For some, it is selling a business for maximum value. For others, it is effecting a smooth ownership transition to key employees or family members. And for others, the question has not been fully answered yet. That’s why our…

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• Feb 2021 Advised The Eye Health Group in its sale to Beverly Capital
• Sep 2020 Advised Benson Young & Downs Insurance Agency Inc in its sale to The Barnstable County Mutual Insurance Company Inc
• Feb 2020 Advised Aerial Electric in its sale to IES Holdings
• Nov 2019 Advised Byrne Dairy Fluid Milk Operations in its sale to Upstate Niagra Cooperative Inc.

Tower Partners

2 Closed Deals via Axial 62 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 2008, Tower Partners is a premier national investment bank servicing the lower middle market. The team at Tower Partners has completed engagements with more than $30 billion in transaction value. Tower Partners specialize in providing Wall Street level investment banking to Main Street, with a focus on family, founder, and entrepreneurial-led businesses. Tower Partners has established itself as the go-to advisor for middle-market clients seeking high-quality execution and strategic advisory. The firm is headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in New York, NY, and Greenwich,…

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• Jun 2026 Advised Social Commerce Club in its sale to Podean
• May 2026 Advised Gulf Coast Crane Services, LLC in its sale to ProLift Rigging Company, LLC
• Mar 2026 Advised Inbounds LLC in its sale to Exact Customer
• Feb 2026 Advised Georgia Long-Term Care & Consulting in its sale to HealthDrive

FINNEA Group

2 Closed Deals via Axial 40 Total Closed Deals

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FINNEA Group is a premier financial services provider offering tailored solutions in investment banking, financial planning & analysis, and restructuring & turnaround advisory. Built on strong principles, FINNEA is focused on serving middle market companies and provides each client with unique and customized solutions. FINNEA offers extensive strategic and financial advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, private capital financing and strategic initiatives to corporate and institutional clients. FINNEA is managed by four seasoned partners and other high caliber professionals with…

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• Oct 2025 Advised Dream Giveaway in its sale to Jumbo Interactive
• Aug 2025 Advised Greenleaf Book Group in its sale to Blackbern Partners
• Dec 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2023 Advised West Side Salvage in its sale to Midwest Growth Partners

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Beacon Equity Advisors

2 Closed Deals via Axial 17 Total Closed Deals

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Since 1985 Beacon Equity Advisors has worked with business owners seeking to grow or divest closely held businesses.  Our team of advisors is made of up of entrepreneurs who understand business operations, business culture and business owner objectives. We strive help our sellers understand the value of the enterprise then put together transactions to meet their objectives.  See http:https://beaconequityadvisors.com/success-stories/ to see some our recent deals

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• Jan 2026 Advised Spectrum Thermal Processing in its sale to Bodycote
• May 2024 Advised Neutra-Safe in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2023 Advised High Output, Inc. in its sale to Willistown Capital
• Sep 2023 Advised Vacuum Boxes in its sale to Confidential Company

Oberon Securities, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 145 Total Closed Deals

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Oberon Securities is a New York based boutique investment bank that addresses the financial needs of emerging and mid-size businesses across a broad range of industries. Our company was founded in 2001 by senior professionals who have extensive Wall Street experience in investment banking, venture capital and research. Oberon provides customized financial solutions to emerging and middle market companies that are seeking assistance with their M&A and financing needs. Oberon's professionals have an average of more than 15 years on Wall Street; that combined experience and our small and…

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• Apr 2023 Advised Foresight Technologies in its sale to Sela Software Labs
• Nov 2022 Advised Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Surgery in its sale to Forefront Dermatology
• Sep 2022 Advised 360 Market Reach in its sale to Leger Marketing
• Aug 2022 Advised The Shine App in its sale to Headspace

DelMorgan & Co

1 Closed Deal via Axial 90 Total Closed Deals

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Heading into 2026, the M&A landscape is building on momentum from a strong 2025, with dealmakers increasingly confident in strategic transactions that enhance competitive positioning. Across the market, this year is shaping up to see broader participation beyond headline megadeals, with middle-market activity gaining traction as financing conditions continue to provide tailwinds and private equity and strategic buyers are increasingly bullish about the deployment of capital. Interest rate expectations and macro signals remain decidedly positive, with a generally accommodative…

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• Oct 2025 Assisted Angry Chickz in securing debt financing from Saratoga Partners
• Sep 2025 Advised 2050 Partners in its sale to West Monroe
• Jul 2025 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Advised Mighty Pilates in its sale to Norbrook Equity Partners

EBB Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 26 Total Closed Deals

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EBB Group is a national boutique investment banking firm that provides select financial advisory services exclusively to middle-market companies with enterprise values from $10-500 million. With our transactional expertise, capital markets experience, industry sector background, and valuation knowledge, EBB Group assists middle-market executives, directors and investors in assessing various strategic alternatives, which may include mergers/acquisitions, divestitures and capital enhancement transactions (e.g., securities offerings). Because of our selectivity in choosing engagements, we have…

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• Jan 2020 Advised Wire Cut in its sale to Undisclosed
• Jul 2019 Advised Chris Andersen Roofing & Erecting Co in its sale to TectaAmerica
• Nov 2018 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer
• Nov 2018 Advised AB Strech in its sale to Right Lane Capital LLC

Now Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 11 Total Closed Deals

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Now Capital Partners is a full-service investment bank specializing in capital raise, M&A, and long-term capital planning. The Now Capital team consists of experienced and knowledgeable finance professionals who have an extensive track record of success in lower- and middle-market capital raise and M&A transactions.

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• Jul 2026 Advised S&W Foundation in its sale to NorthEnd Associates
• Dec 2025 Advised Bair Medical Spa in its sale to Alpha Aesthetics
• Nov 2025 Advised Enchanted Medical Transport in its sale to Medstar Transportation
• Oct 2025 Advised DJ trailers in its sale to Endurance Holdings

The Advisory

1 Closed Deal via Axial 11 Total Closed Deals

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🏆 Top 5 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank — Axial - Q1, Q2, Q3 2025🚀 Investment Banking, Rebuilt for the Real World🔧 A tech-enabled investment bank for the essential services economyIn 2024, we launched The Advisory with a simple belief:Main Street business owners deserve Wall Street-level outcomes.We’re not software for bankers. Not a listing site. Not another deal marketplace.We’re a true, full-service investment bank purpose-built for the essential services economy—HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, accounting, and the businesses that keep America running.⚠️ The…

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• Jul 2026 Advised Sweetwater Pool in its sale to SPS Pool
• Jun 2026 Advised AAA Plumbing in its sale to Splash Plumbing
• Jun 2026 Advised Bore It in its sale to Wilhelm Holdings, LLC
• May 2026 Advised Aerobic Services in its sale to Ember

41 North LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals

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41 North is a fully licensed Investment Bank which provides mergers & acquisition and growth capital advice to companies looking for high touch, professional, and experienced principal to principal service.Each of our Managing Directors has over 25 years of working experience in both domestic and international capital markets, with extensive experience communicating and negotiating with strategic or financial buyers.  With our expansive history of Wall Street experience, past entrepreneurial ventures and deals, we strive to bring expertise and professionalism to the middle market when…

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• Dec 2025 Advised Project Water on an investment from Syndicate of Private Equity
• Oct 2025 Advised Project Lemon Lime on an investment from Italian Branded Juice Co
• Sep 2023 Advised TJ Russoc on an investment from Treaty Oak
• Sep 2017 Advised Daphne's California Greek in its sale to Elite Restaurant Group

Skyway Capital Markets

1 Closed Deal via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals

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Skyway Capital is a leading middle-market investment bank specializing in mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, and private capital advisory services.

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• Dec 2024 Advised American Aluminum Accessories, LLC. in its sale to Gamber Johnson
• Sep 2024 Advised REDCON Solutions Group in its sale to Sciath Security, LLC
• Jul 2024 Advised UCPM Environmental Insurance on an investment from Bregal Sagemount
• Jun 2024 Advised Aqua ChemPacs, LLC in its sale to Solenis

Global Capital Markets Incorporated

1 Closed Deal via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals

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At Global Capital Markets we specialize in middle market transactions. We take a no-nonsense approach to achieving results in virtually all situations. This approach has made us a leading West Coast financial services provider. For over fifteen years, our team has offered companies a unique blend of sophisticated financial expertise and access to the global marketplace of buyers, sellers and financiers. In order to serve our clients to the fullest extent we generally focus our services on manufacturing, distribution, service and retail companies with revenues between $10 million and $200…

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• Aug 2023 Advised Aremac Associates, Inc. in its sale to TESSEC
• Aug 2023 Advised L Tech Network Services, Inc. in its sale to JK Holdings, LLC
• Oct 2022 Advised Weber Plywood & Lumber Co. in its sale to Sierra Forest Products
• Sep 2021 Advised Endural LLC in its sale to Salt Creek Capital

CEA Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1973, CEA has developed a reputation for consistently exceeding client expectations with a very high level of integrity and professionalism. CEA has advised on over 900 transactions in approximately 60 countries. Our clients rely on us as their trusted advisor and we take that responsibility very seriously. Every business is a derivative of something, and when you’ve been around as long as CEA, you’ve had experience in many different circumstances. In considering Business Development, Financial Advisory Services, Investment Banking or Strategic Advisory Services, CEA believes…

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• Nov 2017 Advised Undisclosed in its sale to SouthWorth Capital
• Feb 2016 Advised Hygea Healthcare on an investment from Macquarie Group
• Dec 2015 Assisted DSM in securing debt financing from BBVA Compass
• Jun 2015 Advised United Country Real Estate in its sale to McCarthy Capital

Janney

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal

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Investment Banking Janney's Investment Banking practice is integrated into the Firm's expanding Capital Markets' foundation, creating a comprehensive platform that delivers superior transaction execution, sustained follow through and long-term client support. We work with clients on a highly-personalized basis, providing exceptional service, commitment and senior level attention. Best Practices Through Best People Central to our growth is the hiring and retention of the best people. Janney's strong foundation of talented professionals is client-focused and results-oriented, delivering…

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• Apr 2021 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer

The DVS Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 61 Total Closed Deals

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The DVS Group is a boutique mergers and acquisitions firm. We're deal people - who deal with people. We find and combine the right people, the right capital, and the company. Money matters - it's just not the only thing that matters. Our client's definition of success drives our engagement.

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• Jan 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2018 Advised Paper and Dust Pros in its sale to Mr. Rick Roberts & Mr. Geoff Coit
• Nov 2017 Advised A+ Insulation in its sale to IBP
• Sep 2017 Advised Patriot Outfitters in its sale to Galls

Victory Partners, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 45 Total Closed Deals

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Victory Partners is unique, unlike any other financial advisory and private equity firm serving the middle market you will find.  If you walk our halls, you will not find anyone who talks with a locked jaw or wears an ascot.  None of us were sitting on the fortunes of our forefathers when we set out to build a world class firm.  We have earned our reputation the old fashioned way, through hard work, perseverance, and truly understanding the tenets of entrepreneurialism. Everything we have built over the last 10 years has been around celebrating the entrepreneur.  Our great economy…

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• Oct 2022 Advised Signature Landscape Contractors, LLC in its sale to Appalachian Capital
• Jan 2015 Invested in U.S. Organic Peroxides Division
• Jan 2015 Advised Phoenix Radiology in its sale to PSS World Medical Inc.
• Jan 2015 Advised Jolly Chef Express on an investment from Confidential

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