Top Merchant Banks - Axial

Murdock Capital Partners Corp. (Murdock Capital) is a private merchant banking firm providing corporate finance and financial advisory services. Murdock Capital acts as financial intermediary and/or principal for small and medium size companies and advises its corporate clients on all aspects of investment banking, including mergers and acquisitions, public and private financing, management buy-outs and corporate divestitures.

We are a private merchant bank and advisory firm focused on partnering with strong management teams with proven business models. Our focus is on unearthing the value in businesses through effective growth strategies, capitalization, fiscal responsibility and maintaining operational efficiency. ACS capital is built on entrepreneurial excellence and leads by example within portfolio companies.

ButcherJoseph & Co. is a middle market merchant bank that works with owners and majority shareholders of privately held companies to maximize value. We work with owners selling all or part of their business, as well as those seeking growth through acquisitions. We raise capital to support these transactions, and when appropriate, we will invest as mezzanine debt or preferred/common equity. We are ESOP experts having closed over $1.5b in ESOP transactions in a wide variety of industries and structures. We have strong corporate finance capabilities and work with clients to determine the best…

Middlemarch Partners is a merchant banking firm focused on providing the strategic capital raising solutions and acquisition advisory services of an investment bank with the direct co-investment capital of a private equity investor.Middlemarch focuses on high-growth financial services, financial services-enabling technologies, and business services companies; sectors where its Principals have deep domain expertise as bankers, investors, and operators. The firm is active across financial services with a particular focus in specialty finance, transaction processing, electronic capital markets,…

Pinecrest Capital Partners is a premier Merchant Bank based in Dallas, TX. We are industry generalists that seek to invest in or acquire businesses with up to $25 million of annual revenue. Our strategy is to partner with existing management teams and help provide the resources and connections needed for further growth and success. We currently have a portfolio of 5 platform companies that we've invested in.We are committed to serving the lower middle market and enjoy the creativity, values, and legacies often associated with companies operating within this space. We view ourselves as…

Symmetrical provides sophisticated capital solutions to middle market companies located throughout the United States. We excel in merger and acquisition intermediation, corporate development, and alliance building with a focus on analysis, formulation, refinement, and implementation of successful business strategies.Our transactions are usually of a highly personal nature and require absolute confidentiality along with the highest level of business ethics. Symmetrical uses proprietary assessment processes in working with middle market companies to develop and execute customized M&A strategies…

The Goodnight Group is a privately owned company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded by David Goodnight in 2001, The Goodnight Group rapidly outgrew its original focus of energy commodity trading. Since its inception, The Goodnight Group’s business endeavors have become increasingly diversified. Currently, oil field development, private and government aviation, early-stage capital, defense, midstream energy, logistics, crude processing, commercial real estate development, and infrastructure finance, are all integral divisions of the organization.https://www.goodnightgroup.com/The…

Cairn Merchant Partners LP is an independent firm that invests in private Canadian companies and offers advisory services to public and private companies.A cairn is a stone monument relied on in cultures around the world to provide direction when a trail’s path is not obvious.It's also a symbol of our firm's promise. You can depend on us to make the path clearer – to help your business realize its full potential.

M Capital Group provides unique international expertise with local know how and capital investments, primarily in Merchant Banking, Global Advisory, and Asset Management. MCG partners with corporations, entrepreneurs, management teams, governments, institutional investors, and high net worth individuals, across industries and geographies, with specific, targeted expertise. MCG draws upon long established and exclusive senior relationships in the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

U.S. Capital Advisors LLC (USCA) is a full-service financial services firm based in Houston, Texas. We leverage our expertise in wealth management, capital markets, equity research and merchant banking to provide independent advice and superior client service to individual, corporate and institutional clients. USCA is a private company that is majority-owned by employees.Securities offered through USCA Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through USCA RIA LLC.

TripleTree is a healthcare merchant bank focused on mergers and acquisitions, growth capital, strategic advisory and principal investing services. Since 1997, the firm has advised and invested in some of the most innovative, high-growth businesses in healthcare.We are continuously engaged with decisions makers including best-in-class companies balancing competitive realities with shareholder objectives, global companies seeking growth platforms and financial sponsors accessing innovative investments and first-mover opportunities.

Britehorn Partners is a full-service middle market investment banking practice that takes privately held, middle-market companies through a complete investment or M&A process. With a dedicated group of senior investment banking professionals, and expertise across a variety of disciplines and industries, Britehorn Partners approaches transactions with creativity, determination and the skill critical to complete complex transactions in the best interests of its clients.

IFG Asset Management, LLC is a boutique Investment Banking Advisory, Merchant Banking, and Asset Management platform with a focus on the private Real Assets sector including agribusiness, energy, power generation & transmission, infrastructure, natural resources, and other strategically important sectors. The Firm embodies the collective experience of its senior principals and a deep commitment to industry specialization and an impact investment mandate.  IFG focuses on private investment opportunities in the broad middle market Real Assets sector. The Firm strives to provide creative…

Riverside Management Group is a merchant banking boutique founded in 1996 which provides financial advisory services to companies, funds and entrepreneurs. We seek to leverage our experience in principal investing and managing businesses to provide expert advice to clients.Riverside Management Group offers a full range of capabilities to assist clients in raising capital in the private markets.

BW Capital Advisors (BW) is a Merchant Bank with the entrepreneur as its focus. BW was founded on the principal of representing the best interests of the entrepreneur and investor in accessing capital.Our core principles focuses on providing:Capital – Access to Capital via Debt, Mezzanine, etc.. for all situationsStrategy – Advisory-based services for Projects or ExpansionsGrowth – Direct Capital Investments via Debt or Equity (via BW Merchant Partners + Alpha Lion Holdings LC)

InvesTarget is China-based investment bank founded by a group of seasoned financial professionals with backgrounds in top-tier global and local investment banks, security firms, investment funds, and management consulting firms. Our shareholder base represents the most reputable strategic investors, including the largest FoF manager and the largest Internet finance group in China. There has been an upsurge of Chinese outbound cross-border investment activity, reaching record-setting levels in recent years. Yet the vast majority of Chinese companies/investors are under served or neglected by…

McCombie Group is an M&A advisory and business consulting firm focused on improving, growing, and selling middle-market businesses. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we invest our time, talent, and capital into helping our partners achieve success. We also offer direct access to long-term investors that provide relevant guidance and connections, in addition to capital.  

Armada Mercantile Ltd. (www.armadamercantile.com) is a financial services, trade finance and relational FINRA Broker/Dealer company providing specialized merchant banking, venture lending and corporate finance services internationally. As a service, we advise clients on organization, structure, corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions and raising capital. For more information on our trade finance subsidiary including "factoring", "letters of credit" and "purchase orders", please visit: www.armada.liquidcapitalcorp.com. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Vancouver, Canada,…

Confluence Advisors, LLC is a boutique investment bank that offers financial advisory services to middle market business and private equity firms. The firm provides merger and acquisition, capital market, strategic sourcing, growth capital placement, restructuring and refinancing, and negotiation advisory services. Additionally, it offers divestitures, management buyouts, private placements, strategy and employee stock option analysis, and financial support advisory services. The firm caters to food and beverage, construction, metals fabrication, chemicals, and packaging industries.…

Chestnut Hill Partners is an investment banking boutique specializing in merger and acquisition originations co-investing with private equity investors. We are recognized as a leader in providing introductory and advisory services to small and medium size firms and in bringing together buyers and sellers in successful transactions that are mutually beneficial to both parties.