Top Movies & Entertainment Investment Banks with Recent Private M&A Activity

149

Active Firms

167

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$22M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 16%

New York 7%

Georgia 6%

Massachusetts 5%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

Best For: Complex Transactions | Typical Fee: Retainer & Success fee | Coverage: Dedicated, Sector-Focused Deal Teams

CSG Partners

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Recognized as the nation’s leading leveraged ESOP practice, CSG Partners has completed hundreds of transactions for middle market companies, ranging in enterprise value from $10 million to nearly $2 billion.Founded in 2000 by Larry Kaplan, CSG is headquartered in New York and has additional offices in San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Louisville.

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Tobin & Company Investment Banking Group

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Tobin & Company Investment Banking Group provides a range of investment banking services tailored to the needs of lower-middle market businesses and their executives.Our firm provides a range of investment banking services tailored to the needs of middle market businesses, their investors and their executives. Tobin & Company is dedicated to providing successful solutions in each of its engagements. We are able to effectively assess market conditions and impart our knowledge of strategy, innovative business models, and technology to maximize our clients' return.The Tobin & Company team holds…

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Corporate Finance Associates - Lexington

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Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an international mergers and acquisition (M&A) firm that has completed over 3500 transactions since 1956. CFAW is one of North America's most well respected investment banking firms serving middle-market companies with sales between $10MM and $250MM.Our goal is to provide world-class investment banking services to business owners in our dynamic and diverse region. The Lexington office combines extensive knowledge and experience with innovation and creativity to lead clients through a successful transaction. The keys to CFAW's success are…

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USAREG

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USAREG is an innovative capital & strategy advisory firm based in San Francisco bay area. We provide capital & strategy advisory services for corporate investment, financing and M&A needs.Our analysis and access to over 65,000 M&A activities across a wide range of industries and geographies will be your strong foundation on M&A and investment planning. We work on both buy/sell side and provide services on acquisition strategy, deal sourcing, deal thesis, business valuation, deal structuring, due diligence, integration planning & execution, etc.

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Palazzo Advisory | Acquisition

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PALAZZO Advises Entrepreneurs/Founders, Private Equity Firms and Strategic Buyers on Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Raises and StrategyOur M&A advisory practice is focused on navigating the complexities of selling and acquiring businesses. We specialize in the following services:Sell-side AdvisoryBuy-side AdvisoryValuations/Fairness OpinionsLeveraged & Management Buyouts

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

MSC-BD, LLC a division of Madison Street Capital

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MSC-BD, LLC is a division of Madison Street Capital, an investment banking firm providing corporate financial advisory services, mergers and acquisitions expertise, valuation services and financial opinions to publicly and privately held businesses through our offices in North America, Asia and Africa.

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Davos Partners LLC

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Davos Partners is a boutique investment bank headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We specialize in the discrete negotiation and management of transactions involving the sale or purchase of a private business enterprise. We work diligently to partner with entrepreneurs, ambitious business owners, and management teams to provide capital to grow existing lines, acquire new ones, buy-out existing owners and explore new frontiers.

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Corporate Finance Associates - San Francisco

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Corporate Finance Associates (CFA) is one of North America's oldest and most prominent investment banking firms serving middle-market companies. In its over 60 year history, CFA has recorded thousands of successful transactions by working diligently on the client’s behalf. Our global footprint and network of over 50 experienced professionals make CFA uniquely qualified to help you realize your business goals.Our mission is to provide services that give your company an edge in the M & A market place. The CFA team has the investment banking track record and exceptional…

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Objective Capital Partners

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Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”) is a leading investment banking and valuation firm that services middle market companies within our industry practices: Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare Tech & Services, Life Sciences Services & Tech, Manufacturing & Distribution, and Technology. Within our industry practices we offer an investment banking group providing sell-side advisory, and a full-service valuation group providing tax compliance, financial reporting, transaction opinion, and…

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IG Private Company Advisory

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IG Private Company Advisory services encompass corporate finance (institutional private placements of debt and equity) and mergers and acquisitions advice. These investment banking services cater to middle-market firms with revenues ranging from $20 million to $1 billion.IG Private Company Adviosry is a part of IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million…

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Victorem Group

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Victorem Group provides strategic advisory in the execution of mergers, sales, acquisitions, joint ventures, spin-offs, divestitures, and other restructurings. Our global M&A experience allows us to provide our clients' transaction opportunities all around the globe. Our network of contacts provides Victorem a competitive advantage over firms outside the region.STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSISVictorem’s extensive experience with global industries allows us to implement the best practices in order to assist our clients in the architecture of their short- and long-term…

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Dark Horse Advisors LLC

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Independent capital markets advisor with specialty in debt advisory and placements of debt. Since 2007 advised on and placed over 30 transactions totaling nearly $900 million, with diversity around industries, commitment size, issue and structure.Specialties: Private Placements, ABL and Cash Flow Lending, Leveraged Buyouts, Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital FormationSecurities-related services provided by Burch & Company, Inc., member FINRA SIPC (www.finra.org www.sipc.org). Dark Horse Advisors LLC and Burch & Company, Inc. are unaffiliated entities. Any third party posts linked to…

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Trinity Capital LLC

69 Total Closed Deals

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Trinity Capital LLC is an independent FINRA regulated investment banking boutique. As a trusted advisor, we navigate complicated transactions for family run businesses, large corporations and industry focused investors. Our advisory services include buying and selling private businesses, raising equity and debt capital, restructuring troubled companies, consulting and generating business valuation opinions. Since we began in 2000, Trinity has closed in excess of 500 transactions exceeding $10 billion. The firm was formed with the specific purpose of providing clients with unparalleled…

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Apr 2014 Advised Paradise Foods, Inc. on an investment from City National Bank
Apr 2014 Advised Realty Resources Hospitality LLC on an investment from Confidential / Undisclosed
Apr 2014 Advised Tacala, LLC and Boom Foods, LLC in its sale to Altamont Capital Partners
Apr 2014 Advised Tromble & Company, Inc., Tromble and Company Operations, Inc., and Tromble and Company East, Inc. in its sale to Coastal QSR LLC

MHT Partners

42 Total Closed Deals

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As owners of our firm, we think like entrepreneurs, bringing unparalleled level of passion and intensity to every transaction.MHT Partners is committed to delivering a higher level of service, combined with exceptional execution, for our clients. We have deep industry knowledge in the sectors we serve and, with offices coast to coast, employ a network of professionals who know the players, the market and how to position, negotiate and close the deal.We advise leaders of niche markets who are selling a company, buying a company or raising capital for growth.MHT Partners serves a variety of…

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Sep 2017 Advised Corporate United in its sale to Omnia Partners
Aug 2017 Advised Sales Benchmark Index on an investment from Alaris Royalty Corp.
Jul 2017 Advised School Improvement Network in its sale to Frontline Education
Jul 2017 Advised Dermatologists of Central States in its sale to Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center, PLC

Commerce Street Capital, LLC

36 Total Closed Deals

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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…

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Sep 2015 Advised Schwertner State Bank in its sale to R Bank
Jul 2015 Advised Independent Bank of Texas in its sale to Veritex Community Banks
Jul 2015 Advised Vision Bank in its sale to Texas Bank and Trust
Jul 2015 Advised The Bank of Fayetteville in its sale to Farmers & Merchants Bank

Daroth Capital Advisors

22 Total Closed Deals

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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…

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Jan 2014 Advised Federal on an investment from Ableco
Jan 2014 Advised Fairchild Corp. on an investment from GoldenTree Asset Management
Jan 2014 Advised Paragon Imaging in its sale to Overwatch Systems
Jan 2014 Advised AIS in its sale to Federal It Systems

OR Capital Group

16 Total Closed Deals

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Company OverviewOR Capital Group, Inc. is a full-service investment bank focused on lower middle-market businesses. We advise on M&A, capital raises, and restructurings across industries including Media & Entertainment, Consumer & Retail, Food & Beverage, Technology, Business Services, Healthcare, and Aerospace & Defense.Mission & ValuesWe are driven by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and client success. Our values emphasize purpose-driven collaboration, continuous improvement, respect, and forward-thinking solutions in an evolving market. We truly believe when…

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Feb 2026 Advised Tubebuddy in its sale to GameSquare Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: GAME)
Jan 2026 Advised Giant Worldwide in its sale to Cineverse Corp (NASDAQ: CNVS)
Dec 2023 Advised Connor Concepts on an investment from Capital Spring
Dec 2023 Advised Tropicale Food on an investment from Wind Point Partners

Landmark Ventures

14 Total Closed Deals

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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,…

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Jul 2023 Advised Minereye on an investment from SBI Holdings
Jul 2023 Assisted Triad Semiconductor in securing debt financing from Columbia Pacific Advisors
Jul 2023 Advised Northwell Health on an investment from Avanos
Apr 2023 Advised Fantasy Life in its sale to BETSPERTS

Brooks, Houghton & Company, Inc.

12 Total Closed Deals

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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…

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Jul 2015 Assisted Mad Catz in securing debt financing from NewStar Business Credit LLC and Faunus Group International, Inc.
Jun 2015 Advised The Pharma Partners on an investment from Undisclosed
Dec 2014 Advised Confidential in its sale to Liberty Tile & Escrow Co
Oct 2014 Advised Confidential in its sale to Amax Incporated

WoodRock & Co.

11 Total Closed Deals

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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…

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Jul 2014 Advised Foxborough Peak Disposal Co., LLC in its sale to TexCom Resources Inc.
Dec 2013 Advised Rebellion Photonics on an investment from Tinicum L.P. and Affiliated Funds
Oct 2013 Advised Radiant Oil & Gas on an investment from Senior Debt Provider
Jul 2013 Advised Rock River Resources on an investment from Bridgehouse Capital

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Firms in the Movies & Entertainment Investment Banks directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Movies & Entertainment Investment Banks is $3M-$22M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$3M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

Relevant Media experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 149 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Media.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Movies & Entertainment Investment Banks directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Media, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

When comparing Investment Banks with experience in Media, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 149 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Movies & Entertainment Investment Banks directory, you can request information here.

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