Top Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Investment Banks with Recent Private M&A Activity

173

Active Firms

189

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$29M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 13%

Florida 10%

Texas 8%

New York 5%

Colorado 4%

Key Attributes

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

Fortis Capital Management Group

11 Total Closed Deals

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Fortis Capital is a young innovative investment banking firm headquartered in the Palm Beaches, servicing the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Fortis has a pragmatic approach to every project with the ambition to be bold & audacious. The firm draws from a broad base of partner firms specializing in equity and/or debt, giving way to opportunistic private placement.The firm’s investment strategy is centered on identifying market inefficiencies and partnering with financial institutions & investment firms that recapitalize or reposition capital assets to assist in the growth of…

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Aug 2023 Advised Custom Engineered Window & Door Company on an investment from Anonymous Company
Aug 2023 Advised Agricultural Business on an investment from Anonymous Company
Aug 2023 Advised Medical Device on an investment from Anonymous Company
Aug 2023 Advised Fiber Recycling Company in its sale to Anonymous Company

Turnstone Investment Banking

10 Total Closed Deals

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Founded on decades of trusted advisory experience, Turnstone Investment Banking is a leading independent investment banking firm serving family and founder owned businesses across the Midwest and throughout the United States. Headquartered in Kansas City, the firm combines senior-level attention, deep transactional expertise, and a relationship-driven approach to guide clients through complex and transformative business decisions.Turnstone is a FINRA-registered investment banking firm, and the team brings more than a century of combined experience across mergers and acquisitions, capital…

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Oct 2025 Advised Circle C Paving in its sale to Pavement Preservation Group
Mar 2025 Advised Allied Materials & Equipment in its sale to Maple Hill Capital
Nov 2024 Advised Vance Brothers in its sale to Pavement Preservation Group
Jun 2023 Advised Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc. in its sale to Permanent Equity

GT Securities

10 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 2002, GT Securities is a modern, tech-driven investment bank and broker-dealer platform that facilitates winning transactions between our 300+ independent investment banker partners, companies looking to grow or exit, and investors/buyers seeking ROI. We have successfully passed multiple regular cycle FINRA, SEC, and state securities examinations & audits and have a fully “clean” compliance record.

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Aug 2023 Advised Metropolitan Skin Clinic in its sale to Growthink Capital
Aug 2023 Advised MPulse Software, Inc. in its sale to Anonymous Company
May 2022 Advised Blue Whale Materials in its sale to Ara Partners
Mar 2022 Advised Agro Logistic Systems Inc. in its sale to MGK

Westlake Securities

10 Total Closed Deals

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Westlake Securities is a middle market investment bank founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. Westlake’s principals come from diverse backgrounds advising, operating and investing in middle market companies. Our clients benefit from the team’s deep understanding of deal strategy, operational improvements, equity value creation and transaction process. We view our clients as partners, working closely with them to develop a sincere understanding of their goals and drivers of their business to determine what it will take to create the growth and/or liquidity desired.

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Aug 2023 Advised Little Woodrow's on an investment from PGIM Private Capital
Aug 2023 Advised McDonald Welding Supply in its sale to John Sales & Services
Aug 2023 Advised Rollin Greens on an investment from AMEDEO
Aug 2023 Advised Applied Natural Gas Fuels Inc. on an investment from PIMCO

CriticalPoint Partners

8 Total Closed Deals

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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…

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Nov 2014 Advised Brixton in its sale to Altamont Capital Partners
May 2014 Advised My School Things in its sale to CriticalPoint Capital
Mar 2014 Acquired My School Things
Nov 2013 Advised Tarazi Specialty Foods in its sale to Highwood Farms

FCL Capital Partners

6 Total Closed Deals

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FCL Capital Partners is a nationally focused investment banking firm serving private companies seeking to sell their business, acquire another company, or secure additional capital for growth, buyout, restructuring, and recapitalization. Our principals have extensive Investment Banking and Restructuring experience at bulge-bracket investment banks and hedge funds advising public and private companies in various industries including consumer & retail, business services, transportation & logistics, and manufacturing. FCL's founder, Rafael De Paoli, has been a trusted…

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Nov 2024 Advised Stonemark Construction Management in its sale to Mark G. Anderson Consultants, Inc.
Sep 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Jan 2024 Advised A&B Tropical Produce in its sale to Confidential Company
Oct 2023 Advised PA China Farm in its sale to GrubMarket

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Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.

6 Total Closed Deals

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Investment Bank , Accredited and Certified Merger & Acquisitions Advisor, Business and Commercial Investments Intermediary/Broker Expert, Investment Advisor, Consultant, 30+ Years Exp. of Verifiable Business Accomplishments, Steering Growth, Assets Wealth Expansion, Profit Generation Demonstration Proven Success in Delivering High Profits Attainment Through Targeted Innovative Business, and Investments Strategies.

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Dec 2016 Advised Schiller Plaza Commons on an investment from A1 Schiller Plaza LLC
Oct 2016 Assisted Midwest Gas Inc. in securing debt financing from Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
May 2015 Advised Vishna Inc. on an investment from Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
Jan 2015 Advised Lewis Ave Food Inc. in its sale to Investor

Mid-States Advisors, Inc

5 Total Closed Deals

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Mid-States Advisors is a family-owned boutique financial and business advisory firm that focuses on middle-market businesses looking for assistance with Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt Placement, and Fractional CFO services.Mid-States Capital, our predecessor entity, was founded in 1995 by Joe Alam Sr. after a successful career as a CPA and turnaround specialist. Mid-States Capital’s services focused on debt placement solutions for middle-market businesses dealing with unique or difficult issues, including workouts, highly-leveraged transactions, and high-growth situations.In 2015,…

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Apr 2025 Advised HMS Products in its sale to AIDA Engineering
Jan 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Jan 2025 Advised RBR Machine in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2013 Advised Forging Company in its sale to Partner Buyout

Salomon Whitney LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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Our investment banking products are tailored to various client needs. Developing a thorough understanding of our client’s specific goals and evaluating the market dynamics of various industry sectors, we strive to provide unbiased finance solutions.Our ability to analyze all aspects of our client companies and assess the feasibility of all corporate finance options, allows us to recommend a solution tailored specifically for our clients. Building strong relationships with major institutional, strategic and corporate investors are powerful resources used to implement our corporate…

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Jan 2019 Invested in LYFT
Jan 2019 Invested in Palantir Usa Inc.
Jan 2019 Invested in Airbnb
Jan 2019 Invested in Pinterest

Xnergy Financial

4 Total Closed Deals

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Xnergy Financial, Member FINRA/ SIPC, is an international investment banking firm providing debt and equity and merger and acquisition services to emerging growth and middle market companies. Our extensive expertise in a broad range of industries enables us to deliver prompt, creative finance solutions to our clients regardless of complexity. Our sector specific team of professionals continuously tailors the finance solutions we provide to respond to the changing opportunities of our clients. Our services include debt and equity corporate finance, merger, acquisition, and disposition…

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Dec 2013 Advised Interpreters Unlimited on an investment from Bank of Southern California
Dec 2013 Advised Interpreters Unlimited on an investment from Bank of Southern California
Nov 2013 Advised EMX on an investment from Peterson Partners
Aug 2013 Advised Middlefork Development in its sale to MaxGo

Sequence Financial Specialists

4 Total Closed Deals

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Working with small and middle market companies, we assist our client's pursuit of their financial goals by building trusting relationships and utilizing our expertise in the transactional process while providing individually tailored services and solutions.

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Dec 2013 Advised McCall Farms, Inc. in its sale to McCall Farms, Inc.
Oct 2013 Advised Buy Here Pay Here Dealer on an investment from Private Investor
Jul 2012 Advised French Quarter on an investment from Private Buyer
Jun 2010 Advised All Seasons Ice, LLC in its sale to Large Competitor

RHK Capital

4 Total Closed Deals

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The Investment Banking Group at Trust Advisory Group offers a wealth of Wall Street experience through our seasoned professionals to the underserved small cap company sector and start-up companies as well. We have successfully funded both public and private companies. We offer equity and debt financing to help further the growth of companies that are often overlooked by the larger investment banking firms. Structured finance vehicles have also been used to achieve the needs of larger companies, while creating specific advantages that enhance their balance sheets.

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Jul 2014 Advised HII Technologies, Inc. on an investment from Source Capital Group
Jul 2014 Advised Sequoia Healthcare Managment, LLC on an investment from Source Capital Group - Credit Suisse
Oct 2013 Advised ALLCARE Medical on an investment from Various
Jan 2013 Advised Buccaneer Energy on an investment from Various

AllianceOne Enterprises

4 Total Closed Deals

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AllianceOne Enterprises (“AllianceOne Enterprises” or “AOE”) is a boutique investment banking and financial advisory firm providing a specific range of services primarily to lower to middle market companies (enterprise values ranging from $5 million to $50 million). Since 1983, the professionals of AllianceOne Enterprises have worked with smaller companies of select sectors throughout the United States by evaluating and effecting both capital market and strategic transactions (mergers/acquisitions/divestitures). AOE’s principals have a unique and complementary set of…

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Feb 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Aug 2020 Advised Confidential E-Commerce Apparel Company in its sale to Confidential Strategic

Landmark Pegasus Inc.

3 Total Closed Deals

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Premier corporate finance advisory and strategy consulting firm specializing in the life sciences and healthcare industries.

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Dec 2013 Advised Medical Australia Limited on an investment from Walker Group Holdings
Aug 2012 Advised no on an investment from n/a
Jul 2012 Advised Cachet on an investment from venture capital firm

RA Capital Advisors

2 Total Closed Deals

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RA Capital Advisors is a leading private investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private financings, shareholder matters, restructurings and crisis situations for clients ranging from middle market companies to the Fortune 500. Founded in 1988, the firm has served as financial advisor on some of the most significant and complex transactions in U.S. corporate history. RA Capital Advisors is a private investment bank. TRUSTED ADVISORS Since inception, RA Capital Advisors has consummated transactions on behalf of our advisory clients with an aggregate value in excess of $60…

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Aug 2011 Advised Mosaic, Inc. in its sale to Linquest Corporation
Aug 2011 Advised Gerber Scientific in its sale to Vector Capital for $283,000,000

Boustead Securities, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Boustead's bankers offer a wide range of capital market transactions -Raise equity for late-stage private or small cap public companies -Arrange senior or junior debt for US or international operations -Complete M&A projects efficiently and at best values -Assist with stock buybacks, M&A defense reviews, exchange offers, etc.

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Feb 2013 Advised Drug Co. on an investment from Various investors
Jan 2013 Advised Kiva Brand of Products on an investment from RG Barry

The Kinetic Group

2 Total Closed Deals

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The Kinetic Group (New York, NY) serves numerous functions depending on the deal, including: investment banking/M&A (sell-side or buy-side); independent sponsor/fundless sponsor; private capital raising; project financing; project development; new ventures acceleration; and strategic advisory services. Focus industries include: Energy (all segments); Clean Tech; Industrial Manufacturing; Smart Grid; Process Industries; Natural Resources/Commodities; Environmental; Technology; and Business Services.We are a unique group of investment banking, strategic advisory, business development, and…

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Oct 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Oct 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Narrow Gate Funding, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Army Veteran and pharma consulting background, I regularly encountered businesses seeking debt or equity for expansion. Recognizing the constant and ongoing need middle market companies and high net worth individuals had, my wife and I started Narrow Gate Funding. We now orchestrate debt and/or equity funding for businesses and high net worth individuals through our network of Family Offices, Private Equity, VC and Private Banking firms through investments that satisfy their funding criteria or investment niche(s). Company types span Early Stage, disruptive start ups to established middle…

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Jul 2018 Advised Oil Company on an investment from Private Party
Jun 2018 Advised Not Disclosed at This Time on an investment from Private Party

Weild & Co.

2 Total Closed Deals

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Our platform strategy is focused on enabling our registered professionals to provide a broader spectrum of corporate finance and capital raising services. These services span the gamut from strategic advisory, M&A, private placements, and public securities offering advisory, investor relations services, and beyond.We strive to provide a differentiated approach that is client-focused and infused with our unrivaled understanding as to how market structure leads traditional Wall Street to work against the interests of the corporate client. We take particular pride in helping businesses and…

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Jan 2019 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
Jan 2019 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Marber Capital

2 Total Closed Deals

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Marber Capital assists private companies from post-seed to middle market to prepare for capital raising (debt and equity), execute the raise, and then implements or enhances finance infrastructure and risk management procedures to grow the business. Mr. Berman has over 25 years’ experience in finance, first as an equity analyst covering manufacturers in Japan, then on the buy side with the Rockefeller family office doing deep-dive fundamental analysis, valuation and modeling for potential investment. His management experience began in the securities industry where he first led a small team…

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Oct 2019 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
Oct 2019 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

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Firms in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 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 Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Investment Banks is $3M-$29M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$4M. 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 Energy & Utilities 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 173 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Energy & Utilities.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Investment Banks directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Energy & Utilities, 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 Energy & Utilities, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 173 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 Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Investment Banks directory, you can request information here.

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