Top Footwear M&A Advisory Firms with Recent Private M&A Activity

302

Active Firms

728

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 13%

Texas 10%

Florida 9%

New York 5%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Best For: Owner-Led Companies | Typical Fee: Retainer & Success fee | Coverage: Sector Expertise With Hands-On Execution

Copper Dean

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Copper Dean is advisory firm focused on improving and growing lower middle market companies. Made up of former business operators, CEOs, investors and consultants, Copper Dean is committed to supporting owners, management teams, employees and investors reach their objectives.

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WhiteRock Capital Partners Inc.

111 Total Closed Deals

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We provide financial advisory and capital raising services to our clients and invest our own capital in selective situations. WhiteRock Capital 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 their clients. WhiteRock Capital Partners have been directly involved in transactions which aggregate over $100 billion in value. The hallmarks of our business are the high levels of senior attention we pay to every assignment and the thoughtfulness and creativity we bring to our clients. Our…

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Jul 2015 Advised Abitibi Bowater on an investment from Confidential
Jun 2015 Assisted Advanced Lighting Technologies in securing debt financing from Confidential
Jun 2015 Assisted Allegheny Health, Education & Research Foundation in securing debt financing from Confidential
May 2015 Advised Alliance Entertainment Corporation on an investment from Confidential

GaP Transaction Advisors

28 Total Closed Deals

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GaP Transaction Advisors is a boutique Houston-based business advisory firm serving lower middle-market and middle-market business owners from coast to coast through representation for Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), business valuation, and value-growth services such as Advisory Boards, Executive Coaching, and Consulting.Bret Pardue established GaP to provide owners of businesses generally enjoying annual revenue of $5-$100 million with the quality of M&A representation and value-enhancement services previously only available to upper-middle and large businesses. GaP brings highly…

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May 2024 Advised Roth Hydraulics NA in its sale to SFP Hydraulics
May 2024 Advised Southwest Glass in its sale to Arrow Mirror and Glass
Apr 2024 Advised Lake Livingston Overhead Doors in its sale to Confidential Company
Mar 2024 Advised EcoWater Industries “dba EcoWerks” in its sale to The Amlon Group

Lingate Financial Group

21 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1945, Lingate Financial Group is a leading provider of lower middle market merger and acquisition advisory services, representing both buyers and sellers of businesses. Lingate helps business owners successfully complete business sales, family transitions, mergers, acquisitions, and recapitalizations. Lingate specializes in representing privately held businesses or business units with annual revenues of $5 million to $50 million. We have broad industry expertise - manufacturing, distribution, transportation, consumer products, food, technology, business-to-business services, and…

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Dec 2023 Advised Nu-Star, Inc in its sale to PowerPusher
Jul 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jul 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jul 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

ABI Group

17 Total Closed Deals

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Selling a business is complex. ABI simplifies the process and maximizes value with the highest close rate. The company offers Valuations and Advisory Services for Privately Held Companies and with 30+ years of dealmaking, ABI is one of the most highly regarded firms in California helping clients and their advisors develop custom solutions designed to achieve their objectives and maximize business value.

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Jun 2026 Advised Luxe Home in its sale to Confidential Company
Jun 2026 Advised Print & Graphics in its sale to Confidential Company
Jun 2026 Advised D&B Glass in its sale to Confidential Company
May 2026 Advised Douglah Designs in its sale to TeedUp Capital

MC Vanguard Corporate Finance

10 Total Closed Deals

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MC Vanguard Corporate Finance is one of the best and most active teams of corporate finance advisors in the North West.MC Vanguard Corporate Finance formed in December 2011 following a merger between Mitchell Charlesworth Corporate Finance and Vanguard Corporate Finance.We are as passionate as you, our clients, about achieving the full potential of your business. Our approach is to work closely in partnership with each client, applying our experience and corporate finance skills alongside your management team's knowledge of your business and markets.Our expertise allows us to provide an…

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Mar 2012 Advised Redthorn Systems Limited in its sale to Agile Business Consultants
Oct 2011 Advised Bennett Engineering Solutions Limited in its sale to XL Group Limited
Mar 2011 Advised Netsource Recruitment Limited in its sale to The Management Team
Mar 2011 Advised Clitheroe Light Engineering Limited in its sale to The Management Team - MBI

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Provest Inc

10 Total Closed Deals

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Provest Inc. has over two decades of experience working with both buyer and seller professionals. Our goal is twofold as we seek to help entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership and, secondly, we assist business owners as they prepare for the sale of their company.At Provest we provide our clients with the vital tools and assistance they need, including everything from due diligence and performing an in-depth valuation to ensuring the transferability of operations. Our goal is a smooth and trouble free transition and/or business acquisition.Our company's motto is "helping…

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Jul 2023 Advised Light Manufacturing in its sale to Strategic Buyer
Jul 2023 Advised Wire Assembly Company in its sale to Strategic Buyer
Jul 2023 Advised Metal Fabrication in its sale to Strategic Buyer
Jul 2023 Advised Metrology Company in its sale to Strategic Buyer

Water Street Advisors

9 Total Closed Deals

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Water Street Advisors is a Wisconsin-based consulting firm providing Mergers and Acquisitions services. These M&A services include buy-side, sell-side, and consulting engagements to privately held businesses and their owners across the Midwest. Companies served range in size from $1 million to $30 million in annual revenue and include a broad spectrum of industries. In addition to transactional services, Water Street Advisors assists companies in preparing for the completion of successful transitions.

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Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Feb 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

VR Mergers & Acquisitions - Edmonton

7 Total Closed Deals

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VR Mergers & Acquisitions was formed and structured to provide privately owned and closely held mid-market companies with specialized Intermediary business services and representation throughout the merger, acquisition, and divestiture process.

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Oct 2013 Advised Pillar Contracting Ltd. on an investment from QE2 Acquisition Group
Aug 2013 Advised Undisclosed on an investment from Undisclosed
Jun 2013 Advised Airdrie Rental on an investment from GWG Reantals
May 2013 Advised Red Deer Powersports on an investment from Cycle Works

Minerva Valuation Advisors

7 Total Closed Deals

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Minerva Valuation Advisors, is a mid market advisory firm specializing in business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, financings and shareholder value advisory services. We have experience advising small business owners to public corporations in a wide variety of industries.

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Feb 2021 Acquired confidential
Jan 2020 Acquired Confidential
Sep 2019 Assisted TROES Corp. in securing debt financing from confidential
Jun 2019 Acquired Confidential

Maine Business Brokers

6 Total Closed Deals

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Maine Business Brokers is the region's leading business brokerage and appraisal firm. Headquartered in Portland, Maine, our company serves small to medium size businesses ($500,000 to $10,000,000 in annual revenues) within the Maine and New Hampshire markets. Whether you want to buy or sell a business we can help. Let us put our systems, teamwork and track record to work for you. We have five major systems that define the way businesses are sold that include valuation, confidentiality, working with buyers and negotiating to close. Our team of brokers that achieves business sales through…

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Apr 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Nov 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Nov 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Nov 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Corporate Development Associates, Inc.

6 Total Closed Deals

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A boutique investment banking firm, CDA provides seasoned merger and acquisition services to companies with annual revenues from $5 million to over $150 million.Since 1996, CDA has assisted middle market business owners realize a superior value for their businesses. We help clients increase the value of their businesses through carefully executed acquisition growth programs. We also work with private equity firms that desire to acquire middle market companies. CDA focuses on businesses in manufacturing, distribution, and business services sectors.CDA approaches every assignment with the…

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Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Jul 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jul 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jul 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Whitehurst & Associates

5 Total Closed Deals

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As a business brokerage firm we represent sellers in the business for sale marketplace. We ensure a confidential marketing campaign to protect the viability of each enterprise throughout the transaction life cycle, and provide a structured and transparent process that facilitates successful transactions.

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Dec 2013 Advised Oncall Interactive LLC in its sale to RDI Marketing Inc
Dec 2013 Advised Screw Machine Job Shop in its sale to Private Investor/Owner
Jun 2013 Advised Private Independent Distributor in its sale to Private Investor Group
Nov 2012 Advised Med Spa in its sale to Private Investment Group

Cross Northwest, Inc.

5 Total Closed Deals

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The Exit Your Way® Team provides world-class consulting, business coaching and sales acceleration to small-medium business so they can take control of the exit process and Exit Your Way®.

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Apr 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jul 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jul 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jul 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

CII Mergers & Acquisitions

5 Total Closed Deals

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The CII team serves a full spectrum of industries which include manufacturing, distribution and service. Each partner has undergone extensive training and possesses expertise, empathy, understanding and uncommon attention to detail which they apply to each transaction. Whether you are a business owner trying to decide how and when to sell or transfer your ownership or a Private Equity Group (PEG), Public or Private company in the market to make acquisitions, CII Team can help. Our unique process helps business owners choose an exit strategy that is right for them. Our buy side clients…

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Sep 2013 Advised SE Windows Coverings in its sale to Sams
Jan 2012 Advised Laser Action Plus in its sale to Web Cloud Incorporated
Jan 2012 Advised Hi-Tech Fabrications, Inc. in its sale to Polacheck, Inc.
Jan 2012 Advised Steadman Steel in its sale to Crawford Equipment & Engineering Co.

Kayo Advisory LLC

4 Total Closed Deals

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Kayo Advisory LLC ("Kayo") provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, capital introduction and consulting services to micro-cap companies. Headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, Kayo serves clients across the United States in a variety of industries. Kayo offers a customized approach to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs achieve their long-term strategic and financial objectives.

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Jan 2016 Advised Social Media Today in its sale to Industry Dive
Dec 2014 Advised Early Childcare Provider in its sale to Undisclosed
Jun 2013 Advised File Folder Manufacturer in its sale to Undisclosed
Aug 2012 Advised National Sports camp in its sale to Undisclosed

Westonview Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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Westonview Partners is a boutique M&A advisory firm focused on founder-led businesses in the lower mid-market. We bring an investor’s perspective to help business owners prepare for and execute successful sale processes, and guide buyers in sourcing and evaluating acquisition opportunities.

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May 2026 Advised Consumer Services Business in its sale to Private Equity Buyer
Jan 2026 Advised Consumer Services Business in its sale to Private Equity Buyer
Sep 2025 Advised Consumer Services Business in its sale to Strategic Buyer

Gulf Capital Partners

2 Total Closed Deals

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The primary focus of GulfCap is mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and strategic advisory services. The majority of our investment banking clients are middle market companies whose business concept or products are established and are candidates for industry consolidation or complementary acquisition by larger companies. GulfCap is distinguished by the high level of financial and operational experience of our founding Principals, all of whom have started and run their own businesses. With our combined financial and operational experience, we bring a practical and focused approach to…

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Jan 2012 Advised Control Devices, Inc. in its sale to Hatfield & Company
Jan 2005 Advised J.W. Harris Co., Inc. in its sale to Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

EXES Strategy Consultants

2 Total Closed Deals

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EXES Strategy Consultants Ltd is a consulting company with headquarters in Cyprus.The company specialises in a) raising finance either through banks or investors, b) assisting companies to grow and c) performance improvement. The managers have more than fifteen years of international business experience each.The company owns www.bizmarket.gr , an internet portal with more than fifty investment opportunities, most of which relate to businesses for sale in Greece and Cyprus. The company has an extensive network of associates that covers the whole of Greece and Cyprus.

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Apr 2014 Advised Asteras Hotels in its sale to CHotels Group
Mar 2012 Advised Spain Holidays in its sale to The Right Price Holidays

Forte - SA

2 Total Closed Deals

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At Forte-SA we see ourselves as a niche Corporate Finance boutique that focus on midsized companies in Southern Africa and typically structure either disposal or acquisitions for clients. We are also very focused on Africa and assist companies in South Africa or out of Europe, China, Australia and the USA to identify investment opportunities for them. We are proud of of track record of success and looking at establishing contact with companies on Axail Market who are interested in Africa or South Africa for their next investment or Acquisition.

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Jun 2009 Advised Leading Retail Home Entertainment Group in its sale to RMB Corvest
Sep 2006 Advised Safepack in its sale to Ilifa and National Empowerment Fund Trust

Firms in the Footwear M&A Advisory Firms directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Footwear M&A Advisory Firms is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

Relevant Consumer Goods experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 302 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Consumer Goods.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Footwear M&A Advisory Firms directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Consumer Goods, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

When comparing M&A Advisory Firms with experience in Consumer Goods, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 302 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Footwear M&A Advisory Firms directory, you can request information here.

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