Top Kentucky Business Brokers with Recent Private M&A Activity

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Top Sectors by Activity

Healthcare 58%

Food & Hospitality 17%

Business Services 8%

Industrials 8%

Transportation 8%

Key Attributes

Best For: Owner-Operated Businesses | Typical Fee: Primarily Success Fee | Coverage: Local & Regional Markets

American Fortune Mergers & Acquisitions

1 Closed Deal via Axial

14 Total Closed Deals

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American Fortune is a National M&A Firm, Providing Sell-side & Buy-side Merger and Acquisition Services (M&A Advisor Services), Business Exit Planning & Business Valuation Services. The firm has been serving Privately Held Businesses since 1998. American Fortune’s proprietary & unique M&A processes & superior negotiating skills result in the best possible prices and terms. Since American Fortune performs Merger & Acquisition Services, Business Exit & Succession Planning Services and Business Valuation Services they possess significant advantages in knowledge and experience. This additional…

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Jul 2026 Advised Rheumatology Medical Practice - Jolanta Sobotka, P.L.L.C in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Mar 2024 Advised Sinclair Designs & Engineering in its sale to Salt Creek Capital
Jul 2018 Advised Undisclosed in its sale to PennSpring Capital

Stoneridge Partners

8 Total Closed Deals

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Stoneridge Partners is a professional mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm that works with mid-market home care, hospice and behavioral health companies – exclusively. Our primary focus has been and still is facilitating transactions that not only provide value, but also make sense for you. We know the market and the business exceptionally well and bring this insight to each and every interaction.Our partners have worked in the healthcare M&A industry for more than two decades, gaining specialized experience and knowledge, as well as, cultivating strong relationships and…

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Jan 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Apr 2024 Advised Nurses on Wheels, Inc. in its sale to Pennant Group, Inc.
Jul 2017 Advised Home Care Assistance in its sale to Living Well Assisted Living
Jul 2017 Advised Superior Home Health Care, Inc. in its sale to Hometown Healthcare Management

Transworld Business Advisors - Louisville

5 Total Closed Deals

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Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together.

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Oct 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Dec 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Dec 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Mar 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Transworld of Western Kentucky

2 Total Closed Deals

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Sep 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Sep 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Venture Resource Business Brokers

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Venture Resource Business Brokers is Kentucky's leading intermediary. That's short for "We sell more businesses in Kentucky and Southern Indiana than anyone else." You will benefit from our skills acquired through thousands of hours of successful negotiations between buyers, sellers, and their many advisors. There is no substitute for years of successful experience. The firm has sold over 900 businesses in its 36-year history with values into the multi-millions. Our listings are viewed over 20,000 times each week. We invest thousands of dollars in advertising each year, unlike most local…

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Commercial & Industrial Consultants

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CIC Inc., located in Louisville, Kentucky, has been structuring genuine Buyer and Seller relationships through business sales, mergers and acquisitions for over 40 years. We have successfully represented and sold businesses across a diverse number of industries, but specialize in industrial manufacturing.CIC Inc., represents Business Owners primarily located within the Midwest and Southeast United States including Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Tennessee, although we have also led successful sales in the Southwest and West Coast regions of the United States.Industries served:· Analytical/…

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Safe Harbor Risk Advisors

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We are an advisory firm with over 12 years’ experience advising more than 1,000 small to medium size businesses in the areas of liability exposure, asset protection measures, taxation structures, succession planning for the next generation, estate planning, insurance cost reductions, corporate structuring, financial planning, investments and captive insurance management.

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Business Brokers & Consultants

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Buying or selling a business is a confidential and complex process. It requires the expertise of someone who specializes in this field. While many claim to be “experts,” such claims are often greatly exaggerated. It’s not uncommon for real estate professionals, accountants, estate attorneys and even layman who have dabbled in business sales to make such claims, when in truth, it’s not what they do, everyday, year in and year out. Their lack of experience can cost you time, money, and often kill negotiations that would otherwise succeed with a truly experienced…

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Bluegrass Business Associates

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Bluegrass Business Associates, LLC is a full service Business Brokerage Firm offering Confidential, Professional and Effective Brokering Services. We are a National Affiliate of Business Brokers Network (BBN), the nation's largest network of business brokers. We are able to use a national database of Business Brokers Network to provide local, regional, and national exposure for our Buyers and Sellers. We specialize in the sale and acquisition of small; medium sized closely held businesses. We offer preparations of valuation reports and packaging services. We qualify Buyers and require…

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Firms in the Kentucky Business Brokers 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.

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in Kentucky may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Business Brokers based in Kentucky are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the Kentucky market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Business Brokers in Kentucky, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 9 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 Kentucky Business Brokers directory, you can request information here.

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