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Salt Creek Partners

16 Total Closed Deals

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Salt Creek Partners (SCP) is a full-service M&A advisory firm guiding business leaders in the emerging and middle markets. Our mission is centered on investing in long-term relationships with our clients through independent, trusted, and innovative advice, and to achieve superior results in line with the overall strategic objectives of the company. SCP’s team of complementary partners have proven track records with managing complex financial transactions, providing investment banking services, performing market research and analysis, guiding companies from concept through hyper growth,…

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• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Skyline Advisors

14 Total Closed Deals

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Skyline Advisors teams with high growth and lower middle market companies to position for and complete strategic transactions. This includes mergers and acquisitions (sell-side and buy-side), corporate finance (venture capital, private equity, debt, mezzanine capital, etc.), and the strategic use of real estate.Skyline Advisors is a division of Ideation Ventures, Inc. Services involving securities are offered through M&A Securities Group, Inc. (“MAS”). Services involving real estate brokerage are offered through Berkshire Hathaway Homservices Ambassador Real Estate…

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• Apr 2025 Advised Decision Logic on an investment from Clovis Point Capital
• Jul 2023 Advised Banyan Medical System in its sale to Bank of Bennington
• Jul 2023 Advised Healthcare Services Firm on an investment from Anonymous Company
• Jul 2023 Advised Technology Company on an investment from Anonymous Company

Aegis Acquisitions

13 Total Closed Deals

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 Aegis Acquisitions offers confidential Mergers & Acquisitions and ESOP transactional advisory services for small to medium-sized businesses. For the last twenty-five years, the principals of Aegis have provided these advisory services to over six hundred privately-held businesses with annual revenues from $5 million to in excess of $400 million.

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• Oct 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2023 Acquired Cemex
• Jul 2023 Acquired The Bakersfield Californian
• Jul 2023 Acquired Berry Petroleum Company

Whitehorn Merchant Capital

13 Total Closed Deals

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Whitehorn Capital is an independent Calgary, Alberta based business advisory firm. Our focus is to assist private business owners and management teams effectively plan business succession in order to reach financial, strategic and personal goals.We believe this fundamental planning is critical to long-term business success. In order to maximize the value of any enterprise, business succession activities must be undertaken throughout its entire life cycle.At Whitehorn, business succession activities include:Developing and implementing strategies to enhance business valueExecuting an…

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• May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2023 Advised Delco Automation Inc. in its sale to Sapphire Water International Corp.
• Jul 2023 Advised Carmen Creek in its sale to Confidential Company

Lighthouse Business Brokers

8 Total Closed Deals

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Through our years of experience, Lighthouse Business Brokers has established a powerful buyer network with thousands of qualified buyers that covers almost every industry. Our buyer's database is comprised of active professional investors and private equity firms that have been through the acquisition process previously and ensures we get your business in front of thousands of qualified buyers on the first day.

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• Mar 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Mar 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Empire Strategic Advisors

6 Total Closed Deals

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We are a Raleigh, NC and Nashville, TN based firm that provides mergers & acquisition and strategic advisory services to middle-market companies across numerous industry sectors. We have a unique perspective rooted in our principals' successful history of advising entrepreneur and family-owned businesses, financial sponsors and major corporations.We believe that every company has an entrepreneurial passion that drives it and a story that defines it. We deliver unconventional results through our unique ability to tell each client's story and drive relentless execution because of the…

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• May 2019 Advised Remar, Inc in its sale to Fidelitone
• Jan 2019 Advised Village Real Estate Services in its sale to Evergreen Real Estate
• May 2018 Advised IT Works in its sale to Cayuse
• Jun 2017 Advised Carolina Stone Products in its sale to Private Investor Group

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Seller Source

5 Total Closed Deals

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Russ is a seasoned M&A Advisor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience founding, acquiring, and advising companies. He helps small business owners achieve life-changing exits by simplifying the process, securing strong offers, and guiding them through every step.

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• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

STS Capital Partners

4 Total Closed Deals

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STS Capital Partners is a global sell-side M&A firm like no other. They are expert guides for entrepreneurial business owners on the journey to achieving an Extraordinary Exit™. By helping clients sell their businesses strategically to the people that buy strategically, STS is able to achieve maximum financial valuation, create legacy potential, and realize true potential value. STS’ services include divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, strategic consulting, and financial advisory for mid-market private businesses. Their extensive global relationships, world-class team, and proven deal…

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• May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jan 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jul 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jul 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Ocean Bridge Capital

4 Total Closed Deals

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Ocean Bridge Capital focuses on midmarket mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and capital raising, designing and executing transactions largely between $5 to over $100 million in enterprise value.As an independent boutique advisory firm, OBC provides completely objective and pragmatic advice on strategic options for our clients.

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• Jul 2023 Acquired trebor rx corp
• Jul 2023 Acquired Webware.io
• Jul 2023 Acquired Net Dynamic
• Jul 2023 Acquired Battlbox

Acquivest Financial

3 Total Closed Deals

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ACQUIVEST Financial Group is a boutique mergers & acquisitions advisory firm, catering to businesses with annual revenues from $1M to $150M.Specialties: mergers & acquisitions, valuation services, sell-side and buy-side engagements

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• Aug 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Aug 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Oct 2018 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

First Boca Associates, Inc.

3 Total Closed Deals

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First Boca Associates, Inc. (FBA) is a mid-market merger and acquisition niche specialist. FBA maintains relationships with a global network of well-funded buyers and investors primarily focused on the acquisition, merger, or recapitalization of all or part of mid-market, US-based companies (revenue over $10 million or EBITDA over $2 million).FBA has spent the past 20 years establishing relationships with a broad spectrum of qualified investors, including private equity and institutional funds, strategic investors, and family offices. We are in active daily communication with buyers regarding…

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• May 2015 Advised Manufacturer of Heavy Industry Replacement Parts in its sale to Private Equity Firm
• Sep 2014 Advised Large Multi=Service Provider to Oil and Gas Industry in its sale to Private Equity Firm
• Sep 2014 Advised Manufacturing Company Specializing in Tank Batteries in its sale to Private Equity Industry Consolidatior

CRES Corp. International

3 Total Closed Deals

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CRES Corp International provides M&A Advisory and Investment Banking services to second-stage companies in Florida and throughout the East coast up thru the North East. We focus on lower middle market companies, typically with Revenues between $5 mil and $50 mil, EBITDA between $750k and $5 mil, and enterprise value up to $50 million. The businesses are typically still founder owned with no previous institutional money.We prefer to work with entrepreneur-friendly investors that are focused on executing fair and reasonable transactions with founders to create win-win scenarios.

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• Mar 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Nov 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Segment Capital Advisors

3 Total Closed Deals

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Segment Advisors provides:1) Sell-Side M&A services for middle market businessii)  Deal sourcing services for Private Equity firms and Family Officesiii) Capital raising services for companies looking for $2-20mm of equity or debt capitalAdditionally, Segment Advisors assists family offices and entrepreneurs and through its specialized consulting services.  Segment Advisors helps fix the information and relationship gap that exists when business owners look to secure an agent to raise capital or sell their business. Segment serves as a consultant connecting…

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• Jun 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2024 Advised LAM Design in its sale to Mod Op
• Feb 2024 Advised All Gear, Inc. in its sale to RBI Corporation

A.J. Baron Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

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A.J. Baron Capital is an M&A Advisory firm. We have combined the best of investment banking and strategic consulting to bridge the market’s need for high value-added services in the emerging growth and middle market segment e.g. Business Valuation, Private Placement Services, and Sell-Side and Buy-Side Advisory Services.

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• Oct 2014 Advised Monroe Partners, Inc. in its sale to A Private Operator
• Jan 2014 Advised Venice Management Group, Inc. in its sale to A Private Operator
• Sep 2013 Advised Katherine Street Enterprises in its sale to Collective Investments, LLC

The Beverly Group, a National Affiliate of Business Brokers Network

2 Total Closed Deals

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Established in 1981, we enjoy a leadership position in the rapidly growing Business Brokerage Industry. For over thirty years, we have focused on selecting, training and servicing Affiliate Member Business Brokers in the professional approach and successful execution of Business Transfers. We have a "Proven Process" to market and sell businesses and our Affiliate Members are continually trained in this "Proven Process." As a result, they are qualified to work with Business Owners and Business Buyers interested in businesses of virtually any size and type. Business Brokers Network is…

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• Dec 2012 Advised TechniPak, LLC in its sale to Fidelitone, Inc.
• Apr 2012 Advised Evans Business Group in its sale to Viking Fuel

Business Brokerage LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Business broker Focus in South Carolina and Florida. Represent individuals and companies with the process of buying and selling a business.

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• Feb 2014 Advised Withheld in its sale to Confidential
• Feb 2014 Advised Confidential in its sale to Confidential

Astor Walker & Co.

2 Total Closed Deals

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Astor Walker & Co. is a full service M&A Advisory firm with global reach, in-depth market insight and broad execution capabilities. We are the trusted advisor to top decision-makers and help our clients achieve superior outcomes by providing thoughtful, caring advice while acting with honor and integrity. ServicesWe guide clients through the complex financial and strategic challenges that they face during each stage of their business life cycle. As a leading advisory-focused independent Advisory Firm, we are able to serve as a trusted advocate to our clients across a number of…

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• Dec 2024 Assisted Javelin IT Consulting & Staffing in securing debt financing from Porter Capital
• Dec 2023 Advised Miami Sublimation on an investment from Private Investor

Zigr Inc.

1 Total Closed Deal

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Zigr is full service M&A advisory firm that features a network of owner operators, investors, and joint venture partners that are looking to buy lower to mid size businesses. We assist in following services: financing, capital sourcing, valuation, negotiation, positioning and closing. Zigr typically takes 10% to 30% equity stake in the transactions they advise. This includes bringing both equity and debt sources to the table. Having a vested interest aligns objectives and targets to have a higher resale value long-term. Industry: Aerospace, Defense, Government & Technology…

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• Jul 2023 Advised Phoenix Group of Virginia Inc in its sale to Zigr Inc.

Strategic Equity Group, SEG

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At Strategic Equity Group ("SEG"), we are investment bankers and valuation advisors. In our investment banking practice, we assist business owners and executives in bringing about, negotiating, and successfully closing mergers, acquisitions, ESOPs, divestitures, and other forms of ownership transition. In our valuation practice, we provide a wide variety of valuation and financial opinion services to satisfy our clients’ legal, tax, regulatory, fiduciary and financial reporting requirements. We are valuation specialists with deep expertise in all major industries, and we partner with…

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• Sep 2016 Advised ROHL, LLC in its sale to Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS)

Front Runner Consulting, LLC

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Front Runner Consulting, LLC is an M&A intermediary for MBO executives and companies seeking capital. About Front Runner Consulting, LLC Front Runner Consulting® started as an executive search business. Client-customers include turnaround and restructuring firms, finance companies providing advisory service, private equity groups, law firms, and investment bankers. Prior to starting Front Runner Consulting, Dave Marx was the number one recruiter within his office for one of the world's largest executive search firms. Business Recruiter Because Front Runner Consulting works with business…

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• Jun 2014 Advised Kecy Corporation in its sale to ARC Group