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Nolan and Associates

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 30 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 1976, Nolan & Associates is a leading boutique investment banking firm with Midwestern roots, global reach, and a focus on the middle market. Nolan provides sell side, buy side and capital raise M&A advisory services to business owners, private equity groups and corporations. Nolan is on the 2022 & 2021 Inc. 5000 lists of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies, ranking No. 820 in 2022.
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MergersCorp M&A International

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 29 Total Closed Deals
MergersCorp™ is a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally.We deliver a comprehensive suite of investment banking services to lower-middle and middle-market businesses, spanning the entire transaction lifecycle from deal origination and financial modeling to expert deal execution.Our team comprises 110+ professionals across 23 countries, including seasoned M&A advisors, investment banking professionals, white collar lawyers,…
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Focus Capital Advisors, Inc.

M&A Advisory Firm
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Focus Capital Advisors, Inc (FCA) is comprised of a talented team of dealmakers that are proud to have closed over 200 transactions during their respective careers. Our highly skilled professionals provide clients with powerful strategies for optimizing the value of each transaction. This is accomplished through creative tax strategies, solid industry experience and contacts and the ability to solve problems to get the deal done. Many of our clients have built very good companies with solid products or services, good technologies and hard working people but turning all of that into cash or…
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Boxwood Partners

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 74 Total Closed Deals
Boxwood Partners, LLC, is a boutique investment bank based in Jupiter, Florida with offices in Richmond, Virginia. Our professionals combine a unique blend of senior-level transaction advisory and business operating experience with proven process execution skills to give our clients a distinct advantage in the market. Moreover, our extensive relationships within the global capital and buyer communities (including U.S. and international private equity groups, corporations, hedge funds, and lenders) along with other important transaction-related service providers such as consultants, attorneys,…
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The Independence Group

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 56 Total Closed Deals
Interacting on a day-to-day basis with numerous company owners and executives gives The Independence Group the inside track on qualifying businesses for sale. Private Equity Groups (PEGs) seeking platform and add-on acquisitions for their investment portfolios trust our team to provide professional buyside search services. Generally, engagements are non-exclusive arrangements to provide acquisition assistance in the following ways:Search for business acquisition candidates in the PEG's specific industries of interestQualify these companies based on parameters provided by the PEG (i.e. size,…
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Plethora Businesses

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 42 Total Closed Deals
Plethora Businesses is a leading M&A firm specializing in business sales, mergers, acquisitions and valuations for privately owned businesses.
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HDL Capital

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 30 Total Closed Deals
Based in Toronto, Canada, HDL Capital Inc. (“HDL”) is a boutique M&A and Transaction Services advisory firm, specializing in arranging transformational transactions for small & mid-market companies in the $10M to $150M+ value range. HDL Managements’ 25-year track record includes over 200 successful transactions, totalling over $2 billion.HDL is dedicated to driving and unlocking shareholder value by arranging Sell-Side M&A transactions with Strategic and Financial buyers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. HDL also works with select clients to enhance organic growth by planning…
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Windstream Partners, LLC

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 25 Total Closed Deals
Over $700 Million in Completed Transactions with Growth Stage and Lower Middle Market Companies.Our Specialization:M&A Advisory ServicesDebt Capital MarketsPrivate EquityBusiness OptimizationStrategic PlanningRestructurings & TurnaroundsIndustry Focus: MediaTelecomInternet ServicesEnterprise SoftwareSaaSeCommerceFinTechBlockchainLite ManufacturingBusiness ServicesFinancial ServicesGeographic Focus: Companies domiciled in the United States.Transaction Size: $5,000,000 - $200,000,000+Financing Expertise: Over the past 25 years, we have developed a highly diversified network of financing…
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Align Business Advisory Services

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 23 Total Closed Deals
Align Business Advisory Services ("Align") is a nationwide Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory firm focused on the lower-middle-market. Their team of industry professionals align buyers and sellers in successful transactions, providing advice and guidance before, during, and after the transaction.The firm is based in Orlando, Florida, with locations throughout the country such as Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, Denver, and Dallas. Align's mission is to provide lower-middle-market businesses with enterprise expertise and innovative and personalized service. We provide concierge service to…
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Beacon Corporation

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 21 Total Closed Deals
Beacon is North America’s leading Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory, Business Brokerage, and Business Valuation Firm with offices in Toronto, Miami, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. We are a member of Pandion Partners, a global association of investment banks with a network of offices across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Our clients include the Owners and Management of Small to Mid-sized Private Companies, Financial Investors, Private Investment Funds, and Private Equity. Beacon has a diversified focus with experience across multiple industries, including construction…
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Adam Noble Group

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 21 Total Closed Deals
For 3 decades, we have guided business owners confidentially to exit their business for the biggest paycheck of their life! Adam Noble Group LLC provides discreet, confidential business valuation and ownership transfers of privately held companies. Our multiple specialties including Aerospace and Defense, Oilfield services, Technology, Construction trades, Craft Breweries, Partnership Buyouts, Patented products, Manufacturing, Service and Wholesale Distributors. Our experienced intermediary services including valuation, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, buyer searches and…
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Aberdeen Advisors, Inc.

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 21 Total Closed Deals
Aberdeen Advisors is a lower mid-market merger and acquisition firm. Aberdeen focuses on selling companies in the Southeast United States generating around $ 5 million to $ 100 million in annual revenues. At Aberdeen Advisors, our advisors have personally owner or operated a business that have gone through the sales process. That means we have first-hand knowledge of the process and understand the complexities of navigating the sale.
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International Resource Group, Inc

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
International Resource Group, Inc doing business as Sunbelt International is Ohio's premier business transfer specialist and acquisition company. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company services the low to mid-level market segment. Working intimately with privately and closely held companies, we boast a success rate that is above and beyond the traditional service provider. Utilizing enhanced technologies, the buyer lead generation is a combination of both innovative and strategic marketing. For our buyers we implement a methodology that ensures that you have all the information…
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IBG - International Business Group, Ltd.

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
IBG Business exists to bring clients “best of the best” skills and knowledge that deliver maximum value when they are ready to sell or buy a business. The firm is based on a distinctive character and shared values, defined by continuous commitment to deliver business owners the very best in M&A services.Our hands-on M&A experience with privately held middle market businesses is broad and deep. IBG Business was founded by combining the expertise, resources and best practices by industry leaders in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) profession and owners of top M&A advisor firms from across…
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Northern Edge Advisors

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
Northern Edge is a boutique investment bank with a core focus on sell-side financial advisory services for privately owned North American businesses.We dedicate a senior team to lead and advise, support, and guide to deliver the best possible outcome for each of our clients.What sets us apart: decades of experience have earned us a preeminent track record for completing successful transactions across virtually every industry and an enviable reputation for always being on our client’s side, every step of the way.A sale is a significant point in a business owner’s journey, and the right…
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Left Lane Associates

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
Left Lane Associates combines more than 90 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience in the supply chain industry with personal relationships and a unique suite of products to help you meet your personal and business goals.
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Whitehorn Merchant Capital

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
Whitehorn Merchant Capital Inc. 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…
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M&A Connect

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
We help the owners of privately held corporations in the selling process. Our over fifty years of combined experience in the Midwest Mergers and Acquisitions market gives both buyer and seller the confidence of knowing the transaction will be handled professionally.
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M+A Squared

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
M+A Squared is an award-winning advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions at the intersection of technology, life sciences, and tech-enabled services. We provide top-tier M&A advice to clients, whether they’re ambitious founders looking to partner with larger organizations or shareholders seeking to monetize their ownership stakes.
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Apex Capital Advisors

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Apex Capital Advisors is a lower mid market M & A advisory firm based in the greater Toronto, Canada region. Our industry focus includes business services, manufacturing and industrials, technology, media, marketing, energy, utility and the broader infrastrucure sector. We do predominantly buy side and sell side M & A work as well as strategic advisory work for younger companies seeking to better position themselves for an exit.
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