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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

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

Intercap

8 Total Closed Deals

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Intercap is a financial advisory firm headquartered in Montreal, Canada and serving clients across North America.With over 105 completed transactions, Intercap assists privately held enterprises and investment groups achieve maximum obtainable value whether they are searching for growth capital, looking for an opportunity to sell their company or possibly locate attractive acquisitions.Our services include Mergers and Acquisition advisory, Capital raise advisory and Business Valuations.Fondé en 2001, Intercap est une firme en conseils financiers basée à Montréal, Canada, et traite avec…

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• May 2021 Advised Putter's in its sale to Holding Company
• May 2018 Advised Senyorita in its sale to Confidential Consumer Products Company
• May 2018 Advised Heinz on an investment from Confidential Consumer Products Company
• Apr 2018 Advised Greenland in its sale to Confidential Consumer Products Company

Linq Partners

7 Total Closed Deals

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LINQ Partners is a team of professionals with an exceptionally deep understanding of Transportation & Logistics businesses that enables us to accurately identify and properly characterize a company's strengths and realistic opportunities for improvement. We have worked and consulted with numerous companies and have detailed knowledge of up to date "best practices" across all the key operations, support, and sales areas. We find opportunities and value that many miss. We uncover and address "potential challenges" before they can derail a transaction and/or an organization. Proper…

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• Oct 2014 Advised Private on an investment from Private
• Dec 2013 Advised Private on an investment from Private
• Nov 2013 Advised Private on an investment from Private
• Apr 2011 Advised Private on an investment from Private

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

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Sloan Capital

6 Total Closed Deals

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With more than 30 years of investment banking and private equity experience, Texas-based Sloan Capital has been involved in a multitude of complex sell-side, buy-side and capital-raise transactions in diverse industries.

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• Jul 2024 Advised QX Global Group in its sale to Long Ridge Private Equity
• Feb 2024 Advised AC Horn in its sale to Probat
• Jul 2014 Advised Otis Eastern Pipeline Services in its sale to Argonaut Private Equity
• May 2014 Advised Lone Star Tank Rental & KHM in its sale to General Finance

Sequoia Mergers & Acquisitions

5 Total Closed Deals

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Sequoia M&A is a boutique, licensed sell-side advisory firm. We represent privately held mid-market businesses and sell them to an international market of strategic and private equity buyers.We deal primarily with mature companies with a long history of cash flow that are poised for significant growth. The majority of our clients are selling in order to exit the business due to retirement and are typically prepared to stay on for at least long enough for a reasonable transition period.

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• Jan 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2021 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

Nice Consulting

5 Total Closed Deals

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Specializing in the Purchase or Sale of Small to Medium Sized Private Businesses More than just a business broker. Skilled in sales and marketing with a deep understanding of strategy, business valuation and market assessment.Completed merger, acquisitions and divestiture transactions ranging in size from $2M in enterprise value to over $50M with a total transaction value in excess of $100M. Over 20 transactions successfully completedExtensive network of potential buyers, bankers and equity providersFocus on transactions involving privately-owned businesses. Understand the unique needs of…

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• Jun 2019 Advised Niagara Majestic Tours in its sale to West Coast Sightseeing and Atlantic Ambassatours
• May 2016 Advised Primus in its sale to Birch Communications
• Jul 2012 Advised Big Bus Limited in its sale to West Coast Sightseeing
• Sep 2011 Advised Grey Line West on an investment from Various

Riparian Partners LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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Riparian Partners is a leading middle market M&A advisory firm providing investment banking services to privately held middle market companies throughout North America. We deliver transactional advisory services for transactions between $5 million and $100 million assisting clients with Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, Recapitalizations and Strategic and Financial Advisory needs.

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• Dec 2016 Advised National Glass & Gate in its sale to Miner Corp.
• Nov 2016 Advised Iuvo Bioscience in its sale to Cosmed Group
• Aug 2015 Advised Action Fabricators in its sale to River Associates, LLC
• Jun 2015 Advised Stellar Materials, Inc in its sale to GHJ&M

Westwood-Benson

4 Total Closed Deals

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Westwood-Benson is a leading provider of professional services for confidential business sales, mergers & acquisitions, company valuations, exit planning and advisory services for business owners and companies desiring to sell, value or raise capital for their business. Westwood-Benson is known as an innovative leader in mergers and acquisitions and the sale of businesses throughout California and the Western United States. Westwood-Benson advisors can be reached at (916) 788-1939. www.WestwoodBenson.com

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• Oct 2013 Advised VS Mortgage Servicing on an investment from RCO Services
• Apr 2013 Advised LA Security Systems in its sale to Vericom Inc.
• May 2012 Advised Microvision in its sale to Investor Group
• Oct 2011 Advised Omni Mountain LLC in its sale to Altec Systems, Inc.

Kayo Advisory LLC

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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

Energy & Industrial Advisory Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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Energy & Industrial Advisory Partners is a boutique investment banking and consulting firm, focused on both renewable and conventional energy, and adjacent industrial end markets. With deep functional and industry expertise, our team has collectively advised on several hundred transaction and strategy engagements for some of the world’s leading energy and industrial services and equipment manufacturing companies, institutional investors and trade associations. Transaction sizes ranges from less than ten million to several hundred million dollars.Investment Banking Services and Securities…

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• Sep 2023 Advised LIFTE H2 in its sale to Powertech Labs Inc.
• Mar 2022 Advised Independence Hydrogen on an investment from Suburban Propane
• Aug 2021 Advised Optilan in its sale to DarkPulse, Inc.

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

Milestone Capital Advisors

3 Total Closed Deals

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Milestone Capital Advisors (“MCA”) is a boutique advisory firm specialising in providing impartial advice in the areas of:- Sale of businesses- Raising capital / private equity- Acquisitions of businesses- Business valuations- Forecasting and financial modellingMilestone Capital Advisors has an impressive track record providing merger and acquisition advice to private companies and has successfully advised on over $1.0 billion worth of merger and acquisition transactions.

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• Nov 2020 Advised Cadia Group on an investment from Jaybro
• Apr 2015 Advised Napoleon Garage Doors on an investment from Stratco
• Apr 2014 Advised Hydrapower Pty Ltd on an investment from MBO

Inceptus Capital Partners

2 Total Closed Deals

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Inceptus Capital Partners (ICP) is an M & A advisory firm located in Dallas, Texas. Our focus is on middle to lower-middle market companies across multiple industries. ICP works with companies that have proven themselves ready for accelerated growth. We help our clients navigate the changes required to achieve this, both financially and structurally, which positions them to maximize value.  

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• Feb 2020 Advised D&H Cattle Company on an investment from private equity
• Feb 2010 Advised Catterton Partners in its sale to Sun Water Systems

Gulf Capital Partners

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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.

FaMAS - Financial and Management Advisory Services

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For the last 10 years FaMAS has specialised on working together with foreign investors acquiring German midsized companies. While some engagements have been beyond EUR 1bn, most of previous work is focused on investment size from EUR 2 – 25 Mio. per transaction. Almost all services related to corporate finance transactions are covered including company search, selection, evaluation, due diligence, negotiation support, stakeholder management, local financing, post transaction support, interim management, management recruitment, etc.FaMAS managers have provided such services to many diverse…

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• Jul 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company