XLCS Partners, Inc. is an independent investment banking firm that provides M&A advisory, capital raising and debt advisory for select clients globally. Middle market companies and private equity funds rely on our creative solutions, thoughtful insight and truthful advice when considering exiting their companies, making strategic acquisitions, partnering with private equity sponsors and raising debt or equity capital.and raising debt or equity capital..
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Apr 2017
SSP Innovations
secured investment from
Warren Equity Partners
Advisor
Dec 2016
Broken Arrow Communications
was acquired by
Blue Sage Capital and Private Equity Capital Corporation
Advisor
Nov 2016
White Distribution & Supply
was acquired by
Slate Capital Group
Advisor
Nov 2016
The Industrial Graphics Division of GSI Technologies
ROTH is an investment banking firm dedicated to the small-cap public market. Since its inception in 1984, ROTH has been an innovator in this market. Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, ROTH has regional offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle and New York as well as Hong Kong Limited international office. ROTH is a privately owned firm that has built a culture of success and innovation. Our approach is driven by our current principals, who are not only the owners of the business but most of whom have been with us for more than 10 years. Our goal has always been to service the needs of…
CoveView is an Independent advisory firm, providing corporate finance services to corporations, private equity firms and financial institutions. Our partners average more than 25 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private equity, leveraged finance, and restructuring.We bring continuous senior-level attention to every engagement with a focus on delivering unbiased strategic advice without the burden of institutional constraints or conflicts of interest. We have perspective from both middle market and big company experience that we bring to every client…
Commerce Street Capital, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, is a premier investment banking firm serving financial institutions and middle-market companies. We value collaboration with our client partners and enjoy building long term relationships established on a foundation of mutual respect, common goals, and uncommon integrity. Led by veterans of the financial industry, Commerce Street Capital’s practice includes: - Mergers & Acquisitions - Recapitalizations - Private Placement of Debt & Equity - Regulatory Advisory - Valuations & Fairness Opinions - Community Bank Capital Markets Services - SBIC…
Based in Austin Texas, Focus Strategies has earned a reputation as a premier middle-market investment bank focused on serving the unique needs of privately held businesses seeking capital or ownership transition. Built on an impeccable reputation for high integrity, we help companies and their owners flourish by applying broad experience, industry expertise, hands-on guidance and local knowledge to maximize shareholder value. Focus Strategies specializes in merger and acquisition advisory, raising capital and providing strategic advisory services for founder-owned middle market companies. We…
Daroth Capital Advisors LLC, a New York-based investment bank, provides a full array of financial advisory services to companies, financial sponsors and institutional investors. We work with our clients to identify, structure and execute diverse and innovative transactions. Daroth is registered as a broker dealer with the SEC and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority "FINRA" (www.finra.org), the largest non-governmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States, and SIPC. Significant experience advising on middle market M&A transactions…
Employing the unparalleled collective experience and relationships of its 45+ managing directors, Brock Capital Group offers investment banking advisory and consulting services to clients on a broad variety of matters at the most senior level. Brock partners include former heads of investment banking groups at global Wall Street firms as well as C-level executives and directors of Fortune 500 companies. No other firm brings the same level of expertise to middle market clients. Services include advising and leading private company sales, corporate spin-outs, management buy-outs, private…
JFC is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in providing M&A advisory, capital raising, and strategic consulting services to Out-of-Home, Place-based, and Digital Media companies (collectively "OOH"). Over the last 25 years, we have completed over 250 OOH transactions across North America, with aggregate deal value approx. $3.0 billion. Our clients include Traditional Outdoor companies (e.g. major-market, smaller-market billboards), Alternative OOH companies (e.g. street furniture, transit, in-store, resorts, washrooms, coffee-sleeves, etc), and Digital OOH media companies (e.g.…
Landmark Ventures is a technology-focused investment banking and advisory practice. Landmark Ventures is highly focused and deeply experienced in managing complex transactions, including private placements, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic advisory assignments. Landmark’s industry focus and expertise spans the “Innovation Economy” (Technology, Digital Media, Internet, Software, Communications, Hardware, Cleantech, Healthcare and Medical Technology), with a core mandate of creating and maximizing enterprise value for our clients. We serve a diverse client base of entrepreneurs,…
Brooks, Houghton & Company, Inc. ("BHC") is a merchant banking firm dedicated to providing investment banking services and direct investment to middle market private and public companies, and emerging-growth companies. Formed in 1989, BHC emphasizes building long-term relationships with its clients by providing quality, innovative solutions to corporate finance needs, and recognizes the importance of relationships that are established through mutual trust and professional execution. BHC has expertise in manufacturing, specialty distribution and business services. Additionally, the firm has…
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Jul 2015
Mad Catz
secured debt financing from
NewStar Business Credit LLC and Faunus Group International, Inc.
WoodRock & Co. offers private investment banking services to emerging growth and middle- market companies. Working as a partner with our clients, we help move companies through the capital markets and complexities of growth. With backgrounds in investment banking, corporate development, venture capital and finance, our team brings a wealth of experience to the table and offers the kind of direct, personal service and long-term attention that large financial advisory firms often cannot provide. Based in Houston, WoodRock has worked with clients in many areas of the country and across…
SSG Capital Advisors is an independent boutique investment bank that assists middle-market companies and their stakeholders. We provide our clients with comprehensive investment banking services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private placements, financial restructurings, valuations, litigation and strategic advisory. SSG has a proven track record of closing over 350 transactions in North America and Europe and is a leader in the industry.
Salem Partners is a leading Los Angeles-based investment bank and wealth management firm. We build relationships using our judgment, objectivity and expertise to create significant long-term value for our clients.Our investment banking professionals leverage extensive domain knowledge and industry relationships to provide insightful strategic advice and successful transaction execution.Salem Partners’ media and entertainment practice acts as true specialists for clients that finance, produce and distribute media content. We have designed a full suite of specifically tailored investment…
Livingstone is an international mid-market M&A and debt advisory firm with offices in Beijing, Chicago, Düsseldorf, London, Los Angeles, Madrid and Stockholm. We have deep industry expertise, and extensive global coverage, with dedicated teams across our offices serving five segments: Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial, and Media & Technology.
Successful business owners have turned to Mirus Capital Advisors for more than 30 years to help them realize their ultimate accomplishment – the sale of their business. Mirus is a leading New England based firm with over 300 closed transactions focused on providing exceptional investment banking services to our middle-market clients. As a middle-market investment bank focused on mergers and acquisitions, Mirus drives successful deals for companies in the consumer, industrial, business services, healthcare and technology industries. Mirus has proven time and again that its deep industry…
Viant Capital is a San Francisco-based boutique investment bank committed to providing emerging growth and small to mid-market companies with high quality strategic advisory and capital raising services. Since 1998, Viant Capital has consistently produced superior outcomes for our clients and their shareholders. Leveraging decades of strategic, financial, and operational experience, our professionals provide each of our clients with in-depth industry knowledge and expert advice on the optimal way to approach strategic and financing processes. We believe in developing strong relationships with…
TrueNorth was founded with a clear sense of purpose and direction: provide exceptional, unfiltered and unbiased merger and acquisition and restructuring advice to middle market companies. Our firm understands those issues unique to this market and works within a structure that guarantees senior level execution. The TrueNorth team has the integrity and foresight to forego short term gain in favor of creating lasting relationships borne of trust. The founding members of TrueNorth have built their careers and reputations serving this market and understanding its intricacies. They have evidenced…
Genesis Capital is an independent investment and merchant banking firm dedicated to working with family-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses, public corporations, and institutional investors to achieve their most important strategic initiatives."Focus on Need vs. Size"Our mission is to best serve clients through our "Focus on Need vs. Size". Genesis Capital has worked with clients in excess of $30 billion to under $25 million of enterprise value and has completed transactions ranging from over $1 billion to under $10 million. Our clients include leading public corporations, private…
Bayfield Partners is a boutique investment bank serving private middle market and emerging growth companies. The firm provides M&A and capital raising services to entrepreneur and family owned companies that prefer an extra level of personal attention. Advisory services include buy-side and sell-side M&A, as well as general strategic advisory. Capital raising includes venture capital, growth equity, private equity, bank debt, private senior debt and mezzanine debt. Bayfield serves clients in all industries, including industrial, energy, gaming, healthcare, business services, consumer and…
CriticalPoint Partners (CPP) is an M&A Advisory Firm and Investment Bank, headquartered in Los Angeles. Focused on sourcing, negotiating and executing a range of transactions for our clients, we strive to enhance shareholder value through acquisitions, or to maximize proceeds in a business sale. We take a long-term view with respect to our clients and build partnerships that span the course of multiple transactions. CPP was founded upon the core principle of providing world-class strategic advice to lower middle market companies. As experienced principal investors, we bring decades of deal…