Top Life Sciences Investment Banks

Lockebridge, LLC

6 Total Closed Deals

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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

The Chicago Corporation

6 Total Closed Deals

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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

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

5 Total Closed Deals

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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

Green Circle Capital Partners LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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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

Primary Capital Inc

4 Total Closed Deals

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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

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Sequence Financial Specialists

4 Total Closed Deals

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Working with small and middle market companies, we assist our client's pursuit of their financial goals by building trusting relationships and utilizing our expertise in the transactional process while providing individually tailored services and solutions.

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• Dec 2013 Advised McCall Farms, Inc. in its sale to McCall Farms, Inc.
• Oct 2013 Advised Buy Here Pay Here Dealer on an investment from Private Investor
• Jul 2012 Advised French Quarter on an investment from Private Buyer
• Jun 2010 Advised All Seasons Ice, LLC in its sale to Large Competitor

RHK Capital

4 Total Closed Deals

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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

4 Total Closed Deals

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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

Stephens, Inc.

3 Total Closed Deals

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WELCOME TO STEPHENSFounded in 1933, Stephens is a privately-held, independent financial services firm focused on building value for companies, state and local governments, institutions and high-net-worth investors.A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVEAs investors and business owners ourselves, we have a unique perspective on the world. We understand the needs and concerns of individual investors, industry leaders and public interest stewards. Because we sit on the same side of the table as our clients, we are able to understand their goals and help build their future in partnership.

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• Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Landmark Pegasus Inc.

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Premier corporate finance advisory and strategy consulting firm specializing in the life sciences and healthcare industries.

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• Dec 2013 Advised Medical Australia Limited on an investment from Walker Group Holdings
• Aug 2012 Advised no on an investment from n/a
• Jul 2012 Advised Cachet on an investment from venture capital firm

Bruderman Brothers

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Bruderman Brothers is a multi-generational family business that provides investment banking services to closely-held companies and family businesses. We are not only intimately familiar with the objectives and challenges associated with transactions involving such businesses, but we understand the more subtle nuances as well. We know that the personal, estate, and familial impact of these transactions can be more important than anything else.Bruderman Brothers is about family. Our family has historically advised some of the world's most powerful and wealthy families, therefore it is only…

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• Oct 2019 Advised Superior Office Systems (SOS) on an investment from Rockwood Equity Partners
• Aug 2019 Advised J.Kings Food Service Professionals in its sale to Sysco Corporation
• Jan 2018 Advised Health Solutions Plus in its sale to Conduent

M&S Fairway Capital Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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At M&S Fairway Capital Partners we provide business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs proven and effective corporate financial advice, transaction management and capital raising capabilities dedicated to building shareholder value. Our typical clients have annual sales ranging from $10 million to $100 million and need assistance in accessing private debt and equity capital markets for internal growth or the acquisition of another business. Capital is sourced from a wide range of U.S. and foreign institutional sources. The principals of the firm focus on raising capital for individual client…

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• Mar 2015 Advised Sale of Real Estate Management Company on an investment from Industry Buyer
• Sep 2014 Advised Subsea Engineering and Manufacturing Company on an investment from Private Equity Fund
• Aug 2014 Advised Oil Services Company on an investment from Family Office

RA Capital Advisors

2 Total Closed Deals

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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

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Narrow Gate Funding, LLC

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Army Veteran and pharma consulting background, I regularly encountered businesses seeking debt or equity for expansion. Recognizing the constant and ongoing need middle market companies and high net worth individuals had, my wife and I started Narrow Gate Funding. We now orchestrate debt and/or equity funding for businesses and high net worth individuals through our network of Family Offices, Private Equity, VC and Private Banking firms through investments that satisfy their funding criteria or investment niche(s). Company types span Early Stage, disruptive start ups to established middle…

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• Jul 2018 Advised Oil Company on an investment from Private Party
• Jun 2018 Advised Not Disclosed at This Time on an investment from Private Party

4Front Capital Partners

2 Total Closed Deals

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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 -

Infinity Capital Partners

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Infinity Capital Partners serves middle-market business owners seeking to exit, grow or recapitalize their business. Founded in 2016, our team of consulting and investment banking professionals is committed to serving the unique needs of privately-owned, middle-market businesses. We work hand-in-hand with business owners to maximize the value of their objectives, either through strategic exits or capital raising activities. 

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• Aug 2017 Advised Drillright Technology, Inc. in its sale to Integrity Directional Services
• Apr 2017 Advised Wolverine Tube, Inc. in its sale to Shawnee Tubing Solutions

Paulson Investment Company

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Paulson Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PLCC) is the parent company to Paulson Investment Company, Inc., the Northwest's largest independent brokerage firm and a national leader in public offerings of small and emerging growth companies, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. For nearly 40 years, our clients and staff have invested in, and benefited from, the synergy of success. Please Note: Paulson Investment Company, Inc. is in no way affiliated with the New York based hedge fund Paulson Co., nor its founder and president, John Alfred Paulson. Paulson Investment Company, Inc., a full service…

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• Jul 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

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