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Black Legend Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

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At Black Legend Capital, we have the ability to provide an attractive assortment of financial ventures. We partner with corporations and management teams to provide strategy and consulting resources to build and grow great companies and asset-based projects. We have facilitated several industry projects to generate leading returns for our clients.Black Legend Capital was formed in 2011 by senior bankers formerly with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Duff & Phelps.Through tenure with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Duff & Phelps, the senior members of the BLC team have completed…

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• Apr 2015 Advised Stone Group on an investment from Various Institutional and High Net Worth Investors
• Feb 2015 Advised TOMII Wellness on an investment from Various Institutional Investors and High Net Worth Investors
• Nov 2014 Advised Qrunch Foods on an investment from various individual and institutional investors
• Feb 2011 Advised Navitas Land and Mineral on an investment from Various Investors

Peter A Sokoloff & Co

7 Total Closed Deals

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Peter A. Sokoloff Co.primarily advises on corporate mergers and acquisitions within specific industries in which the firm has deep knowledge and relationships. Founded in 1997, the firm has achieved international standing by covering the vital industries of Security and Telecommunications.Within Telecommunications our firm specializes in MA of the vendors who provide software and services to carriers and enteprrises. Our Security practice includes hardware, software and services businesses who provide physical and logical security products and services to protect Homeland Security,…

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• Sep 2026 Advised 10x People LLC in its sale to Banyan Software
• May 2017 Advised Apollo Video Technology in its sale to Luminator Group/Audax Private Equity
• Dec 2015 Advised Cortel in its sale to Ridgemont Equity Partners
• Jul 2014 Advised Tarshan in its sale to Enabil

Spencer Clarke

7 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1997 in New York City, Spencer Clarke LLC is a full service brokerage and investment banking firm. The strength of our investment banking department is its ability to assist both public and private companies with a wide range of corporate finance related activities. As part of the process, we analyze all aspects of our client's operations and develop solutions that are specifically tailored to each client's needs.

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• Jun 2026 Advised Capacity on an investment from Confidential Company
• Oct 2025 Advised Dubset on an investment from Confidential Company
• Mar 2024 Advised Serendipity Frozen on an investment from Confidential Company
• Feb 2017 Advised Dubset Media Holdings on an investment from Syndication

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  Precision Industrial Fabrication Manufacturer
  NDA Available CIM Available South Atlantic

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  EBITDA

  $1.1M

  Margin

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• Industrials
  Regional Fire Protection Services Platform
  NDA Available CIM Available Middle Atlantic

  Revenue

  $13.3M

  EBITDA

  $1.5M

  Margin

  11%

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• Transportation
  Industrial Equipment Platform With Meaningful EBITDA
  NDA Available CIM Available Eastern Midwest

  Revenue

  $36.7M

  EBITDA

  $9.5M

  Margin

  26%

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• Consumer Goods
  Outdoor Consumer Products Brand Platform
  NDA Available CIM Available Eastern Midwest

  Revenue

  $23.0M

  EBITDA

  $4.5M

  Margin

  20%

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• Technology
  Multi-Region IT Asset Disposition Provider
  NDA Available CIM Available West South Central

  Revenue

  $28.1M

  EBITDA

  $5.7M

  Margin

  20%

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• Technology
  Compliance-Driven Visitor Management Software Provider
  NDA Available CIM Available Eastern Midwest

  Revenue

  $3.7M

  EBITDA

  $1.7M

  Margin

  46%

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• Food & Hospitality
  Historic Winery and Hospitality Platform
  NDA Available CIM Available Middle Atlantic

  Revenue

  $13.2M

  EBITDA

  $1.3M

  Margin

  10%

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• Business Services
  Vertically Focused B2B Sales Development Provider
  NDA Available CIM Available South Atlantic

  Revenue

  $3.2M

  EBITDA

  $1.2M

  Margin

  37%

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OEM Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

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OEM Capital has emerged over the past two decades as an international leader in mergers and acquisitions and capital raisings for smaller mid-cap firms engaged in the information technology and electronics industries. Through our worldwide affiliates we offer our clients the benefits of approximately 300 dealmakers at 60 firms in 40 countries, dealmakers who successfully close hundreds of transactions each year. Our contacts include approximately 150,000 top industry executives to whom we have ready access while our database includes over 40,000 companies active in the IT and electronics…

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• Jun 2013 Advised M C L, Inc. in its sale to Communications & Power Industries, LLC
• May 2012 Advised Tii Network Technologies, Inc. in its sale to Kelta Incorporated
• Apr 2012 Advised Sensorex in its sale to Halma plc (LSE:HLMA)
• Mar 2012 Advised Five-S Technology LLC in its sale to Navigation Capital Partners

Growth Venture Partners

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We focus on proprietary lower- and middle-market opportunities, involving private companies and its stakeholders whom are seeking financing via private placements or strategic investments, as well as liquidity via the secondary market, buyouts or M&A. Our unique and robust network of institutional and strategic investors have capabilities of combining timely execution of transactions, creative deal structuring, complex negotiations, perceptive market insight and in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses. As a trusted partner, we adhere to high standards, place strong emphasis on…

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• Oct 2024 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Jan 2014 Advised Digital Media Company on an investment from Venture Debt Firm
• Jul 2013 Advised Digital Media Company on an investment from Private Equity Firm
• Dec 2012 Advised Marketing Analytics Company in its sale to Strategic in the Retail Sector

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

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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

Lockebridge, LLC

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LockeBridge is a Boston based investment banking advisory firm offering seasoned domestic and international representation to owners of lower-middle market companies. Our successful transaction experience includes seasoned representation in the sale, recapitalization, merger and acquisition of businesses to and for strategic buyers, financial partners, private investment groups, and publicly traded companies from around the world.

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• Dec 2025 Advised TDF Metal Finishing in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2025 Advised Davis Industries in its sale to Smith Industries
• Dec 2020 Advised Excel Recycling on an investment from Syndicated Investors
• Dec 2019 Advised Middleboro Recycling in its sale to Spiegel South Shore Scrap Metal

DBO Partners

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DBO Partners is an independent investment banking firm based in San Francisco founded in 2012 by Morgan Stanley investment banking veterans. Our partners each bring over 20 years of experience advising leading companies and institutions on their most important strategic and financial transactions. Our Firm offers expertise across a broad range of investment banking advisory services, including: mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, debt and equity capital raising, shareholder relations and financing and general partner advisory services. In addition to our investment banking advisory…

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• Jul 2019 Advised Digital Bridge Holdings in its sale to Colony Capital
• Jan 2018 Advised Ethertronics in its sale to AVX Corporation
• Nov 2015 Advised The Mutual Fund Store in its sale to Financial Engines
• Mar 2015 Advised MWH Global in its sale to Stantec

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

Alpine Capital International LLC

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ALPINE CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL LLC. is part of the ALPINE GROUP of COMPANIES established in 1994. While the other affiliated members of the group provide a variety of services to international clients, ALPINE CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL LLC focuses on investment advisory services. In particular, we provide the 4 M's: M&A: superior merger and acquisition services, private equity and financial advisory services MANAGEMENT: temporary and permanent management capacity for the investment opportunities when required METHODS: strategic advice for the investment opportunities in growth by acquisition and…

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• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2023 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Feb 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Merritt Healthcare Advisors

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Merritt Healthcare Advisors (MHA) is focused exclusively on representing owners of surgical facilities, healthcare practices and other healthcare related sub-sectors that are considering strategic options, whether it is selling an interest in their organization, creating a new partnership or growing through acquisition. MHA is unique in that we are the only firm that combines an investment banking background* with actual “owners” experience that comes from developing and managing our own healthcare facilities. We have used this experience to successfully complete more than $4 billion in…

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• Jan 2024 Advised St. Louis Heart & Vascular in its sale to Heart & Vascular Partners
• Sep 2023 Advised Elite Clinical Network in its sale to Surge Private Equity
• Apr 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jan 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

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

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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

Lexbridge International

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Investment Banking Services for Privately Held Businesses Focusing on privately held companies, Lexbridge International Mergers and Acquisitions Group (Lexbridge) offers comprehensive, global investment banking services for mergers and acquisitions; corporate finance, including private placement of debt and equity; and strategic partnerships and joint ventures. Services We successfully fill the gap between larger international investment banking companies who are not able to economically provide services to smaller and mid-sized businesses, and local intermediaries who can give clients only…

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• Jul 2016 Advised All Pump & Equipment CO. in its sale to Industrial Service Solutions
• Jun 2016 Advised TLC Home, LLC in its sale to Connected Home Care, LLC
• Apr 2016 Advised Ingenious, Inc. in its sale to Wood Group
• Apr 2014 Advised Tri Con Works, L.P. in its sale to Aperion Management LLC

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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

Aspenwood Capital, a division of Halen Capital Management

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Aspenwood Capital specializes in private placements for small-cap public and select private companies, structuring financing for private companies interested in going public, and other forms of creative financing. Aspenwood Capital specializes in raising capital for small-cap public companies and lower middle-market private businesses that are demonstrating strong revenue growth and exceptional potential. Its principals and key associates are experts in identifying the proper structure and capital sources relative to current market conditions. Whether you are looking to sell minority or…

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• Mar 2014 Advised TonZof, Inc. on an investment from Various
• Jan 2014 Advised Social Reality Inc on an investment from Various
• Oct 2013 Advised AtlasBanc on an investment from Various
• Jan 2012 Advised PRE Resources on an investment from Various

Green Circle Capital Partners LLC

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Green Circle is an investment bank that focuses on serving companies within the world of Health & Wellness (with a particular emphasis on natural products). Our clients typically generate between $5MM to $100MM in revenues. In the fashion of a true boutique, our team of experienced Managing Directors personally handle every step of a client engagement. Green Circle professionals provide sophistication and transaction experience to small and mid-sized companies that are often family-owned or led by entrepreneurs.The firm is run by seasoned professionals with experience in investment…

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• Dec 2019 Advised Explore Cuisine on an investment from Un-named Leading Strategic Food Company
• Nov 2018 Advised Gloe Brands, Inc on an investment from Coca-Cola VEB
• Jun 2018 Advised Genesis Today in its sale to Un-named Strategic Acquirer
• Jun 2017 Advised Marley Beverage Company in its sale to New Age Beverages

Fortunet

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Founded in 2018, Fortunet is a leading investment banking firm specializing in Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions for premium E-commerce businesses & Amazon businesses.Fortunet represents Amazon businesses, DTC brands, e-commerce SaaS and service providers such as agencies, all with a singular focus: maximizing outcomes for the client, with an unwavering commitment to the success of each and every deal.

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• Jan 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2023 Advised NatureZ Edge in its sale to MN Designs LLC

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