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SDR Ventures

3 Closed Deals via Axial 91 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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SDR Ventures is a Denver-based investment banking firm serving private business owners in the lower middle market, including companies with values up to $300 million. The SDR Ventures approach of THINKING LIKE OWNERS helps businesses maximize their value. Whether owners are looking to sell a business, buy a business or raise debt or equity, SDR is committed to helping them succeed. Our core services include: • M&A Transaction Advisory – Buy Side and Sell Side • Private Capital Formation – Debt and Equity • Strategic Advisory/Consulting Investment banking and securities are offered…

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• Jun 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Auctus Capital Partners

3 Closed Deals via Axial 64 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Auctus Capital Partners is a multi-faceted investment bank specializing in merger & acquisition advisory, institutional private placements of debt and equity capital, financial restructuring, valuation, and strategic consulting. With best-in-class access to strategic and financial buyers, as well as global capital providers, our bankers identify opportunities and navigate challenges with a local understanding on a global scale.

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• Dec 2025 Assisted Puzzle Healthcare in securing debt financing from HCAP
• Aug 2025 Advised Engage CX on an investment from PNC
• Apr 2025 Advised United Transportation LLC in its sale to Graxon Logistics LLC
• Feb 2025 Assisted Sempera Organics in securing debt financing from Newtek Bank

Cornerstone Business Services, Inc.

3 Closed Deals via Axial 28 Total Closed Deals

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Cornerstone Business Services is a boutique investment bank serving the lower middle market of mergers & acquisitions. We’re based in the Midwest but work throughout North America, and are a founding member of the Cornerstone International Alliance. We create value through acquisition searches, company sales, and valuations, with a focus on businesses with annual revenue from $5 million to $150 million.Cornerstone uses a team approach on each transaction along with our proprietary Assurance 360™ process which typically generates multiple offers, a high likelihood to close and…

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• Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Evangeline Securities

3 Closed Deals via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals

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Evangeline Securities provides investment banking services to lower middle market companies across a broad spectrum of industries. With offices in Lafayette and New Orleans, LA, the firm offers corporate finance, securities placement, M&A and restructuring expertise. Evangeline professionals bring their collective decades of experience to each assignment, having raised institutional capital and performed advisory services for deal sizes ranging from $20 million to over $200 million.Evangeline Securities was formed by a group of top tier Wall Street professionals with the singular goal of…

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• Jun 2025 Advised “Lift-Off” Pipe Supports in its sale to Delta Machine & Ironworks
• Nov 2023 Advised Longbranch Retreat and Recovery Centery in its sale to Abacus Investments
• Mar 2023 Advised KnowledgeVine in its sale to Alliant Insurance Services
• Dec 2021 Advised The Gauge House in its sale to Marigny Investments LLC

Cascade Partners LLC

2 Closed Deals via Axial 91 Total Closed Deals

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Cascade Partners provides investment banking advisory services that are highly customized to meet our client-partners specific goals and objectives. Our advisory services include: - Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, Restructuring, Performance Improvement, and Corporate Finance activities supporting businesses, shareholders, and operators focused on the middle market.Each team member has a formidable combination of operating, investment, and transaction experience, which we draw on to address each transaction's unique needs. This experience and our research-driven process allow us to…

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• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2025 Advised California Electronic Asset Recovery on an investment from Ancor Capital Partners
• Feb 2025 Advised First Care Medical in its sale to Excelisa (Bain Capital)
• Feb 2025 Advised GA Sports Construction in its sale to AstroTurf

MidCap Advisors

2 Closed Deals via Axial 89 Total Closed Deals

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MidCap Advisors, a middle market investment bank headquartered in New York, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, capital raises, ownership transition planning, business valuations, and negotiation support services for companies generating $5 million to $250 million in revenues. A business owner's definition of success is multi-faceted. For some, it is selling a business for maximum value. For others, it is effecting a smooth ownership transition to key employees or family members. And for others, the question has not been fully answered yet. That’s why our…

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• Feb 2021 Advised The Eye Health Group in its sale to Beverly Capital
• Sep 2020 Advised Benson Young & Downs Insurance Agency Inc in its sale to The Barnstable County Mutual Insurance Company Inc
• Feb 2020 Advised Aerial Electric in its sale to IES Holdings
• Nov 2019 Advised Byrne Dairy Fluid Milk Operations in its sale to Upstate Niagra Cooperative Inc.

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Falls River Group, LLC

2 Closed Deals via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals

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Falls River Group, LLC is a global Mergers and Acquisitions advisory firm based in Naples, FL. We differentiate ourselves from other investment banking firms through unique international capabilities and by achieving results that exceed our clients’ expectations. Our sell-side clients typically have annual revenues of $20MM to $250MM. They include both privately held companies and divestitures of publicly traded companies. Buyers range from private family wealth funds and private equity groups to Global 1000 companies. Extensive participation as a partner in IMAP provides our firm with…

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• Nov 2021 Advised Alphacord in its sale to CCS Growth Partners
• Dec 2018 Advised Undisclosed in its sale to Clavis Capital Partners
• Aug 2017 Advised Azimuth Technology, LLC in its sale to LongueVue Capital, Clavis Capital, Independent Bankers Capital Funds
• Apr 2017 Advised Harry Barker, Inc. in its sale to Mission Pets, Inc.

Oberon Securities, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 145 Total Closed Deals

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Oberon Securities is a New York based boutique investment bank that addresses the financial needs of emerging and mid-size businesses across a broad range of industries. Our company was founded in 2001 by senior professionals who have extensive Wall Street experience in investment banking, venture capital and research. Oberon provides customized financial solutions to emerging and middle market companies that are seeking assistance with their M&A and financing needs. Oberon's professionals have an average of more than 15 years on Wall Street; that combined experience and our small and…

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• Apr 2023 Advised Foresight Technologies in its sale to Sela Software Labs
• Nov 2022 Advised Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Surgery in its sale to Forefront Dermatology
• Sep 2022 Advised 360 Market Reach in its sale to Leger Marketing
• Aug 2022 Advised The Shine App in its sale to Headspace

DelMorgan & Co

1 Closed Deal via Axial 90 Total Closed Deals

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Heading into 2026, the M&A landscape is building on momentum from a strong 2025, with dealmakers increasingly confident in strategic transactions that enhance competitive positioning. Across the market, this year is shaping up to see broader participation beyond headline megadeals, with middle-market activity gaining traction as financing conditions continue to provide tailwinds and private equity and strategic buyers are increasingly bullish about the deployment of capital. Interest rate expectations and macro signals remain decidedly positive, with a generally accommodative…

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• Oct 2025 Assisted Angry Chickz in securing debt financing from Saratoga Partners
• Sep 2025 Advised 2050 Partners in its sale to West Monroe
• Jul 2025 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Advised Mighty Pilates in its sale to Norbrook Equity Partners

Capital Canada Limited

1 Closed Deal via Axial 38 Total Closed Deals

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Capital Canada Limited is an independent investment banking firm providing expert, financial advice to corporations and entrepreneurs in Canada and abroad. With a focus in the private capital markets, Capital Canada brings to bear the application of innovative and independent financial skills, targeted towards the unique characteristics of its clients. Capital Canada recognizes that effective corporate finance requires evaluation of financial needs, an understanding of corporate goals, awareness of market attitudes, knowledge of funding sources, as well as an ability to develop the best…

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• Jul 2024 Advised Essential Turbines Inc. in its sale to Swift Anchor Holdings
• Jun 2024 Advised Steelhorse Freight Services Inc. in its sale to Wildwood Transport Inc.
• Mar 2024 Advised LJW Tank Lines in its sale to TFI International
• Jan 2024 Advised Bridgehead in its sale to Pilot Coffee Roasters

Now Capital Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 11 Total Closed Deals

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Now Capital Partners is a full-service investment bank specializing in capital raise, M&A, and long-term capital planning. The Now Capital team consists of experienced and knowledgeable finance professionals who have an extensive track record of success in lower- and middle-market capital raise and M&A transactions.

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• Jul 2026 Advised S&W Foundation in its sale to NorthEnd Associates
• Dec 2025 Advised Bair Medical Spa in its sale to Alpha Aesthetics
• Nov 2025 Advised Enchanted Medical Transport in its sale to Medstar Transportation
• Oct 2025 Advised DJ trailers in its sale to Endurance Holdings

Vesticor Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 8 Total Closed Deals

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Vesticor Advisors was founded on the principle that owner-operated companies in the lower middle market are unique and require specialized attention and advice when considering strategic investment and exit opportunities. Vesticor Advisors provides M&A and capital raising advisory services exclusively to founder and owner-operated companies. We support clients with the expertise needed to build their business through growth acquisitions, optimize value in an exit or sale, transition ownership to family or management, divest non-core assets, or raise capital. After founding, building and…

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• Jun 2026 Advised Price Circuits / Circuitronics in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Private Buyer
• Jan 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2024 Advised Core Mechanical INC in its sale to Amalgam Capital

Global Capital Markets Incorporated

1 Closed Deal via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals

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At Global Capital Markets we specialize in middle market transactions. We take a no-nonsense approach to achieving results in virtually all situations. This approach has made us a leading West Coast financial services provider. For over fifteen years, our team has offered companies a unique blend of sophisticated financial expertise and access to the global marketplace of buyers, sellers and financiers. In order to serve our clients to the fullest extent we generally focus our services on manufacturing, distribution, service and retail companies with revenues between $10 million and $200…

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• Aug 2023 Advised Aremac Associates, Inc. in its sale to TESSEC
• Aug 2023 Advised L Tech Network Services, Inc. in its sale to JK Holdings, LLC
• Oct 2022 Advised Weber Plywood & Lumber Co. in its sale to Sierra Forest Products
• Sep 2021 Advised Endural LLC in its sale to Salt Creek Capital

CEA Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1973, CEA has developed a reputation for consistently exceeding client expectations with a very high level of integrity and professionalism. CEA has advised on over 900 transactions in approximately 60 countries. Our clients rely on us as their trusted advisor and we take that responsibility very seriously. Every business is a derivative of something, and when you’ve been around as long as CEA, you’ve had experience in many different circumstances. In considering Business Development, Financial Advisory Services, Investment Banking or Strategic Advisory Services, CEA believes…

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• Nov 2017 Advised Undisclosed in its sale to SouthWorth Capital
• Feb 2016 Advised Hygea Healthcare on an investment from Macquarie Group
• Dec 2015 Assisted DSM in securing debt financing from BBVA Compass
• Jun 2015 Advised United Country Real Estate in its sale to McCarthy Capital

Merit Investment Bank

1 Closed Deal via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals

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Merit Investment Bank is a leading boutique investment bank focused on middle market companies. We are experts in M&A transaction execution and closing. We combine decades of experience with technical expertise, tenacity, creativity, and dedication to ensure not only that a transaction is closed, but that it is closed in our client’s best interest. We deliver market-leading outcomes by applying the integrity, intelligence, insight, instinct, and intensity of a trusted advisor, with no conflicts. We provide end-to-end M&A advisory services, utilizing our…

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• Mar 2018 Advised Undisclosed in its sale to Traverse Pointe Partners
• Oct 2016 Advised STONEFIRE Grill, Inc. in its sale to Goode Partners
• Nov 2015 Advised Pro-Vac LLC in its sale to Peninsula Capital Partners LLC and Silver Peak Partners
• Jul 2015 Advised Saxton Bradley on an investment from Undisclosed Party

TEG Capital Advisors LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 4 Total Closed Deals

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An investment banking firm based in Dallas,Texas registered in the State of Delaware providing business valuations, M&A advisory services, and capital funding.  Our industry focus is Technology, Media, and Telecom along with Business and Financial Service firms, that are in the lower middle marketplace with revenues from $10M to $50M in revenue and  EBITDA at 10%.  TEG Capital is a company devoted to assisting and educating privately held business owners on how to successfully grow and exit for maximum value. Giving BackTEG Capital are committed to giving back and making a difference to…

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• Mar 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Nov 2022 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Nov 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Stanton Park Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals

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Stanton Park Advisors is an investment banking firm providing best-in-class business valuation, capital raising, and merger & acquisition advisory services to growth-oriented businesses worldwide.Stanton Park is led by Jon Taylor, an investment banking professional whose career has spanned Wall Street and Capitol Hill for more than 20 years. Jon has more than a decade of merger and acquisition, strategic advisory, and business valuation experience and has successfully advised clients across a broad range of industries, including government services, aerospace & defense, business services,…

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• Jul 2018 Advised Undisclosed on an investment from Excelsior Capital Partners
• Jul 2015 Advised Extra Express in its sale to Dicom Transportation Group / Wind Point Partners

The DVS Group

1 Closed Deal via Axial 61 Total Closed Deals

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The DVS Group is a boutique mergers and acquisitions firm. We're deal people - who deal with people. We find and combine the right people, the right capital, and the company. Money matters - it's just not the only thing that matters. Our client's definition of success drives our engagement.

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• Jan 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2018 Advised Paper and Dust Pros in its sale to Mr. Rick Roberts & Mr. Geoff Coit
• Nov 2017 Advised A+ Insulation in its sale to IBP
• Sep 2017 Advised Patriot Outfitters in its sale to Galls

Victory Partners, LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 45 Total Closed Deals

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Victory Partners is unique, unlike any other financial advisory and private equity firm serving the middle market you will find.  If you walk our halls, you will not find anyone who talks with a locked jaw or wears an ascot.  None of us were sitting on the fortunes of our forefathers when we set out to build a world class firm.  We have earned our reputation the old fashioned way, through hard work, perseverance, and truly understanding the tenets of entrepreneurialism. Everything we have built over the last 10 years has been around celebrating the entrepreneur.  Our great economy…

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• Oct 2022 Advised Signature Landscape Contractors, LLC in its sale to Appalachian Capital
• Jan 2015 Invested in U.S. Organic Peroxides Division
• Jan 2015 Advised Phoenix Radiology in its sale to PSS World Medical Inc.
• Jan 2015 Advised Jolly Chef Express on an investment from Confidential

Britehorn Partners & Britehorn Securities

1 Closed Deal via Axial 20 Total Closed Deals

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Britehorn is a modern advisory firm built for today's business owners and dealmakers.We operate two complementary businesses:Britehorn Partners is a leading middle-market investment bank specializing in mergers & acquisitions and capital formation.Britehorn Securities is a FINRA/SEC-registered broker-dealer providing compliance infrastructure for investment bankers, M&A advisors and institutional private placement agents.Both built by investment bankers. Both designed for practitioners who understand that time kills deals.BRITEHORN PARTNERS:We help business owners achieve outcomes…

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• Jun 2025 Advised Requordit in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2024 Advised Dovetail Cultural Resources Group in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2023 Advised NANA in its sale to Domestic & General
• Jul 2023 Advised r4e in its sale to PNC Bank