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Baird Business Owner Solutions

17 Total Closed Deals

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We advise buyers and sellers on business sales, mergers, acquisitions, ESOPs and other similar transactions. Our Business Owner Solutions team will deliver the strategic advice and practical guidance to help you achieve the optimal outcome in your business transition. Our credentialed, experienced business valuation team understands both the art and science of business valuation. We tailor each project to the client's unique situation and needs. The ongoing M&A experience of our Business Owner Solutions team is a critical factor grounding our valuations in the real world.When you're ready to…

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• Dec 2017 Advised Pluto Corporation in its sale to Derby Supply Chain Solutions
• Oct 2017 Advised StaffMasters, Inc. in its sale to Hire Dynamics
• Aug 2017 Advised Kay Manufacturing in its sale to SRS Ventures
• May 2017 Advised Grandview Gallery in its sale to CID Capital

Roadmap Advisors

13 Total Closed Deals

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Roadmap Advisors is a boutique investment banking firm providing acquisition search, sell-side and advisory services:For buyers, we execute proactive, thesis-driven acquisition searches to uncover, evaluate and close acquisitionsFor sellers, we leverage our intimate understanding of the buy-side perspective to extract full value in the sale of our clients’ companiesOur corporate advisory service helps clients identify pockets of opportunity and create significant value within their operationsWe have participated in tens of thousands of transaction opportunities throughout our…

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• Oct 2024 Advised Aggregates Company in its sale to Aggregates Company
• May 2024 Assisted Foodservice Company in securing debt financing from Specialty Finance Co.
• Mar 2024 Advised Tank Cleaning Contractor in its sale to Family Office
• Aug 2023 Advised Majestic Collision & Frame Repair in its sale to Merx Truck & Trailer

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

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

Artesia Capital, LLC

10 Total Closed Deals

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Artesia Capital is a boutique investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused on securing debt and equity for middle-market and upper-middle-market companies. Artesia also offers advisory and investor relations services. We specialize in Consumer Products, Food and Beverages, Distilleries, Wineries, Retail, eCommerce, Packaging, Cannabis and CBD, Health Care, Packaging, SaaS, FinTech, Digital Media, Real Estate, Advertising, and Industrials.

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• May 2024 Assisted Sunshine Enclosures in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Jun 2023 Assisted Aggrigator in securing debt financing from US Strategic Capital
• May 2023 Advised Dog Park Publishing in its sale to I'd Rather Be With My Dog
• Mar 2023 Assisted Sunshine Packaging in securing debt financing from Oxford Bank

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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Clear Capital Advisors

6 Total Closed Deals

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CLEAR CAPITAL ADVISORS is a Los Angeles-based financial advisory firm focused exclusively on the needs of management and shareholders. We provide the full spectrum of merger, acquisition, capital raising, and strategic advisory services to middle market and emerging growth companies. We work closely with our clients to understand all facets of their business as well as their objectives. We use our substantial transaction experience and market insight to design a specific plan of action to achieve our client's strategic and financial goals. We have an outstanding record of delivering…

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• Sep 2013 Advised PRO-TEK in its sale to LAC Group
• Jul 2013 Advised inSleep Technologies, LLC on an investment from Series A financing from a group of investors including Windham Ventures
• Jul 2013 Advised Bel Air Internet (BAI) on an investment from Pacific Western Bank
• Apr 2013 Advised HYFN in its sale to LIN Media

The Chicago Corporation

6 Total Closed Deals

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The Chicago Corporation is an independent Chicago-based investment banking firm focused on providing middle-market companies with a range of financial and corporate advisory services including merger and acquisitions, institutional debt and equity capital raising, and financial restructuring. The Chicago Corporation leverages the broad experience of its team to evaluate and implement financial strategies designed to maximize the value of a client's business. The firm is committed to a "client-first" approach, which ensures that its professionals work together to find the best market-based…

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• Jul 2017 Advised Benefit Administrative Systems, LLC in its sale to HealthComp Holdings
• Feb 2016 Advised Holton Food Products Company in its sale to Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc
• Jun 2015 Advised Bridgeview Bancorp, Inc. on an investment from Various Investors
• May 2014 Advised Go Packaging, LLC in its sale to Welch Packaging Group

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

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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

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

Adaptive Capital Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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Adaptive Capital Partners is a boutique investment bank advising privately held businesses on sell-side M&A, capital raises, and strategic transactions. The firm was founded to address the need for more personalized, strategic advisory services within the middle market. Built on a commitment to integrity, excellence, and long-term partnership, the firm has quickly developed a reputation as a trusted advisor focused on delivering optimal outcomes for its clients. Our deep expertise and experience form the foundation for the comprehensive strategic services we provide today. Visit…

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• Mar 2026 Advised CFO Hub, LLC in its sale to Carr, Riggs & Ingram
• Jun 2025 Advised Kinco in its sale to Mechanix Wear
• Jan 2025 Advised enTrust Wealth Advisors in its sale to AlphaCore Wealth Advisory

RA Capital Advisors

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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

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Narrow Gate Funding, LLC

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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

4Front Capital Partners

2 Total Closed Deals

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4Front Capital Partners is a boutique investment & merchant bank that focuses on raising capital for midsize Canadian and U.S companies. We screen deals for quality and help real capital meet real investment return opportunities. General StatsAmount raised in past 24 months: $200MMNumber of raises: 5Average size of raises: $40MM Total number of investments: 7

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• Sep 2017 Advised MJardin Holding Corp. on an investment from -
• Jan 2017 Assisted - in securing debt financing from -

SafeWater Capital, LLC

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SafeWater Capital, LLC (”SWC”) is a middle-market, special situations advisory firm that offers the entire spectrum of special situations, corporate finance, turnaround and restructuring services to privately-held companies.The SWC team has been carefully drafted from a wide variety of specialty backgrounds, including: investment banking, commercial banking, big four accounting, consulting, and the legal profession. Our professionals have experience in practically every aspect of middle market problem solving, including: Capital Raising, M&A, Financial Restructuring,…

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• Sep 2022 Advised GirtonLLL Transport in its sale to TFI International

Vaupen Financial Advisors, LLC

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Vaupen Financial Advisors, LLC is a boutique investment banking & advisory firm headquartered in Miami, Florida. We provide corporate finance and advisory services to lower middle-market clients in the United States and Latin America. Our typical client is a private company seeking a capital or advisory transaction of a minimum of $5 million, up to $75 Million. Services include raising Capital; Structured financings; Sell – side Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory services; as well as Debt Restructuring, & Loan Workout Advisory services and execution. We have…

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• Dec 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Spektrum Capital Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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§ We are a U.S. based boutique Investment Bank with a global reach, that specializes in providing tailored financial solutions to North America and Asia-Pacific based organizations§ We raise money for mid-market firms from the most high-quality class of investors/lenders and we will partner with your firm to find the best capital structure that delivers the most beneficial value for you§ We think "outside the box" and have an innovative vision to aid in building long-term value for our clients§ We work with you to outline your long-term financial strategy and break it down into…

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• Sep 2025 Advised Ethnic Foods Wholesaler in its sale to Confidential Company

Regent Financial

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We are a client-focused boutique investment bank. With a management team of 16 Managing Directors, 250+ years of combined experience, and $2.8B+ of successfully completed transactions, our mission is to add value to client businesses via a suite of bespoke financial services to support accelerated growth. These include corporate finance analysis, enterprise valuation, structured finance, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) advisory, post-merger integration support, debt/equity capital raise, external financial audit, project rating, credit analysis, risk management advisory, leveraged buyout…

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• Mar 2022 Assisted Deshbandhu Group in securing debt financing from N/A

Schwendel-Van Deusen

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Our investment banking services are crafted to empower businesses and investors to achieve their financial aspirations. We offer an array of financial services, including capital sourcing, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, and other intricate financial transactions. Our team of seasoned professionals possesses a profound comprehension of the global financial markets and collaborates closely with clients to devise bespoke solutions that cater to their unique needs. Whether you're a burgeoning start-up seeking to raise capital or a well-established corporation aiming to…

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• Apr 2026 Advised EpiVax in its sale to SV Health Investors