Top Marine Shipping M&A Advisory Firms

Gleason Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 20 Total Closed Deals

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When closely held, private companies have a need for financial advice – in seeking a liquidity event or when capital needs to be raised, for example – Gleason Advisors acts as a trusted partner to business owners and management. We provide valuable financial and strategic advice throughout the business life cycle.Our service offering at Gleason Advisors allows us to work with businesses facing a wide range of issues and financial challenges. These situations often call on us to leverage our symbiotic relationship with the services of Gleason Experts, where we have deep expertise in…

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• Jan 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jun 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Exit Strategies Group, Inc.

1 Closed Deal via Axial 16 Total Closed Deals

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Exit Strategies Group provides quality sell-side M&A advisory and business valuation services for $5-100 million revenue closely-held companies, in several industries.If you are looking for a professional M&A Advisor, Investment Banker or Deal Maker to help sell your company and optimize your results, we invite you to contact us for a confidential discussion. We also provide independent business valuation services for M&A, MBO, ESOP, Buy-Sell, tax and other purposes.

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• Dec 2025 Advised TES + Airflotek in its sale to Cleanova
• May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Advised Westar Marine in its sale to Individual Investors
• Aug 2024 Advised Afinieol IT Consulting in its sale to Intelligent Technical Solutions

Trafalgar Capital Partners LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 13 Total Closed Deals

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Trafalgar Capital Partners is an independent investment bank that provides mergers & acquisitions, private equity capital sourcing and financial advisory services to small to mid-size companies. Our firm is comprised of senior investment banking professionals who gained their world-class investment banking experience at such firms as Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. The firm's professionals have a proven track record of success, closing 100+ transactions with aggregate value exceeding $2 billion. Trafalgar is US-based but conducts business throughout Asia, Central and South America and Europe,…

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• Dec 2023 Advised MadWolf Technologies in its sale to Tenex Capital Management
• Aug 2023 Advised FlexEngage in its sale to Klarna
• Aug 2023 Advised Asnet Global Air & Collaboration Services in its sale to New Era Technology
• May 2022 Advised VSGi in its sale to SOLUTIONZ INC

Berntson Porter & Company

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals

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Berntson Porter Corporate Advisory provides M&A advisory services to private companies in the Northwest in manufacturing, distribution, services, and technology.

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• Oct 2022 Advised Diamond Nets in its sale to Salt Creek Capital
• Jan 2022 Advised Buildingi in its sale to CBRE
• Dec 2021 Advised H&H Molds, Inc. in its sale to Palindrome LLP
• Nov 2021 Advised Accents & Interiors in its sale to Artisan Design Group

Bravaldo Capital Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals

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Bravaldo Capital Advisors is a boutique Atlanta based Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Finance Advisory Firm, providing independent economic and financial advice and execution services for lower middle market companies with revenues typically between $10 million and $300 million that are primarily located in the Southeastern United States.We offer a full range of transaction and advisory services, guiding our clients through sell-side transactions and exit strategy planning, growth through acquisition, debt restructuring and corporate recapitalization.Our team has extensive expertise in a…

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• Mar 2024 Advised Controlled Access, Inc. in its sale to Guardian Access Solutions / CenterOak Partnters
• Jul 2023 Advised QCFS Management Group, Inc. in its sale to Accelerated Communications & Construction
• Jul 2023 Advised Precision Blasting, LLC in its sale to Main Drilling & Blasting, Inc.
• Mar 2023 Advised TPI Engineered Systems in its sale to Enviva

Masswell Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Masswell Capital works with clients in the Industrial and home services trades industries to gauge value, identify prospective buyers and coordinate the exit. Advising clients on maximize the future value of their business while mitigating risks by tracking and measuring performance, KPI's and binding and mending company weak spots to solidify performance. As well as assisting in planning, preparing, and executing on exits or acquisitions.

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• Dec 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Feb 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

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Ad Astra Equity Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals

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Who is Ad Astra Equity?AAE is a boutique merger and acquisition advisory firm located in the Kansas City area. We offer M&A advisory services as sell-side advisors. We guide business owners through strategic planning, marketing, and closing of a deal to transition their company. Ad Astra has successfully closed a combined $500 million of transaction value.Our team works with owners across the nation, of varying sizes, across several industries, with each owner having unique goals. We are well equipped to understand a business owner’s wants and needs . . . converting those goals into our…

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• Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2025 Advised Integrity Roofing in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2025 Advised MG Mechanical Contracting in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Trailhead Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals

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From founder-led service businesses to professional partnerships, our experience enables us to provide a tailored approach across a wide range of transaction sizes. Every deal is unique, which means our processes adjust to make sure we find the right buyer for every business.

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• Sep 2025 Advised Special Delivery Service in its sale to Counsel Press, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2025 Advised DLJ Commercial Roofing in its sale to Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, a portfolio company of Main Street Capital
• Sep 2024 Advised Fitness Software for Personal Trainers in its sale to Strategic Buyer

Mercer Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals

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Mercer Capital is an employee-owned business valuation and financial advisory firm founded in 1982 and serving a diverse and international client base.Our clients range from public to private, from smaller companies to large multi-nationals in a broad range of industries as well as numerous governmental agencies. In a typical year, we complete approximately 500 engagements, many of which include the valuation of complex multi-entity organizations. Client valuations feature a large mix of mid-market entities; however, Mercer Capital enjoys repeat and recurring project work with multi-billion…

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• May 2024 Advised Aspirant in its sale to Point C
• Apr 2024 Advised The Neverleak Company, L.P. in its sale to North Park Group
• Apr 2024 Advised Hose of South Texas in its sale to TIPCO Technologies
• Jan 2024 Advised North American Electric in its sale to Worldwide Electric Corporation

Tennessee Business Brokers

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals

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Privately owned boutique business brokerage firm also serving lower Middle Market companies in the sale of their privately owned companies. Corporate offices in Nashville TN but also serving all adjacent states. All industries. Exit planning services available. Commercial Real Estate services (with business sale). Area expertise in professional services, healthcare, medical, manufacturing, and commercial services.

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• Jan 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2020 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer

Pasadena Private

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals

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Pasadena Private is a boutique multi-family office handling the distinct financial needs of affluent families. Our suite of in-house services provides clients with access to experts and financial solutions that address most time sensitive needs. Pasadena Private is comprised of five primary lines of business that include portfolio management, commercial lending, retirement solutions, mergers & acquisitions, and property management. Additionally, our clients have access to direct investments sourced and managed by Pasadena Private in the categories of private loans, real…

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• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer

GW Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals

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GW Partners is a unique firm that combines the best elements of operational consulting, financial management, strategic planning and M&A Advisory services to partner with consumer brands to transform them into far more valuable and coveted strategic acquisition targets.

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• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Apr 2020 Advised Logistimatics in its sale to Saltwater Capital LLC

RVR Consulting Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal

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At RVR, we've earned our reputation as trusted advisors for small to mid-market companies and their owners by using our personal experience in building and sale of businesses we have grown ourselves. At RVR our expertise covers all aspects of the activities needed to successfully build a business – planning, sales, operations, finance and accounting, regulation, and overall administration, among others. We partner with our entrepreneurs and stay by their side at each step of the process until the journey is completed.Since the beginning, RVR Consulting Group has walked in the same shoes…

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• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Philadelphia Investment Group Inc

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal

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Philadelphia Investment Group is well known for conducting highly focused acquisition searches for Fortune 500 type industrial companies. We also provide buy side and sell side advisory services from valuation and marketing through contract negotiations and closing. Clients receive skillful execution of confidential services for discreet auctions or marketing. Our firm consists of six partners plus associates and staff. We are U.S. based plus one partner in the U.K.

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• Nov 2020 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer

Nolan and Associates

1 Closed Deal via Axial 30 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1976, Nolan & Associates is a leading boutique investment banking firm with Midwestern roots, global reach, and a focus on the middle market. Nolan provides sell side, buy side and capital raise M&A advisory services to business owners, private equity groups and corporations. Nolan is on the 2022 & 2021 Inc. 5000 lists of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies, ranking No. 820 in 2022.

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• Jan 2023 Advised Scrubs on Wheels in its sale to Birch Swing Capital
• Oct 2022 Advised Mint Physician Staffing in its sale to Cross Country Healthcare
• Oct 2022 Advised Mint Physician Staffing in its sale to Cross Country Healthcare
• Sep 2022 Advised Stellar Manufacturing Company in its sale to Leslie's

MergersCorp M&A International

1 Closed Deal via Axial 29 Total Closed Deals

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MergersCorp™ is a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally.We deliver a comprehensive suite of investment banking services to lower-middle and middle-market businesses, spanning the entire transaction lifecycle from deal origination and financial modeling to expert deal execution.Our team comprises 110+ professionals across 23 countries, including seasoned M&A advisors, investment banking professionals, white collar lawyers,…

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• Apr 2024 Advised Luxembourg Fund SCA SICAV in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Feb 2024 Advised King’s Lynn Town Football Club on an investment from Turn Sports Investments Singapore
• Sep 2023 Advised Italian Soccer Team on an investment from American Investor

Western Commerce Group, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 25 Total Closed Deals

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Western is a boutique M&A and capital solutions advisory firm dedicated to helping business leaders perpetuate the legacy of their companies. Over the last twenty-five years, we have completed over $8 billion in transactions across North America in industries ranging from construction and manufacturing to distribution, retail, tech, staffing, and more. In each of these transactions, we have worked closely with the business owner and key stakeholders to position the company for long-term success while maintaining its unique characteristics. Preserving the company’s identity, leadership,…

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• Jun 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Sun Mergers & Acquisitions

1 Closed Deal via Axial 13 Total Closed Deals

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Sun Mergers & Acquisitions is a full-service professional business intermediary firm specializing in all aspects of the confidential sale, merger, acquisition and valuation of privately held mid-market companies with a primary focus in handling the sale of entrepreneurial and family held companies. Sun M&A brings extensive, broad based expertise, yielding the greatest probability of a successful sale with a maximum net after-tax yield.

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• Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer
• Apr 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2024 Advised Best Way Trucking Service, Inc. in its sale to Saturn Five
• Nov 2023 Advised Fleet Parts and Services in its sale to Boyne Capital

Shaughnessy Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals

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We founded the Shaughnessy Group in 2017 with the purpose to help business owners successfully transition out of their most valued asset, their privately held, lower middle-market company. These sophisticated transactions or “liquidity events” require immense planning, carefully execution and professional selling that only an experienced M&A advisor can provide.We exist to create successful outcomes for our business owner clients, but a big part of our job involves educating the various stakeholders, advisors, intermediaries, and entrepreneurs themselves on what the M&A process…

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• Nov 2024 Advised Minisis Inc. in its sale to Soutron Global
• Jul 2024 Advised Southwest Doors & Hardware Ltd. in its sale to Cascadia Equity Partners
• Dec 2020 Advised Interpump in its sale to Summit Ridge Capital

ThielGroup, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals

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Located in the Albany, NY Capital Region, ThielGroup, LLC is a business sales, valuations and consulting firm - helping business owners achieve successful exits and counseling business buyers to find and analyze business opportunities. OUR SERVICESBusiness BrokerageMerger & AcquisitionsRetained Buy ServicesCertified Business ValuationsOpinion of Market ValuesDeal ConsultingOUR CLIENTSBuyersSellersCPAsAttorneysMEMBERSHIPSMerger & Acquisition Source (Board of Directors)National Association of Certified Valuators and AnalystsInternational Business Brokers AssociationWe work with…

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• Apr 2026 Advised XYZ Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2022 Advised Karner Psychological in its sale to CM Counsel Management