Top Research & Consulting Services Corporations with Recent Private M&A Activity

919

Active Firms

3,210

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 15%

California 11%

Texas 9%

New York 9%

Illinois 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Strategic Acquisitions | Capital Source: Corporate Balance Sheet | Operating Approach: Integrate & Expand

Automated Systems, Inc.

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ASI was founded in 1989. Our mission is to serve the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries by providing systems engineering for facilities, equipment, and processes. ASI is committed to technical excellence that is delivered on time and at a reasonable cost to our clients.ASI's philosophy of systems engineering is to incorporate state of the art technology with reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance. We believe that quality cannot be inspected into systems; it must be built in from the start. This is accomplished by a rigorous application of professional, industry,…

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Wired Messenger Inc.

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Wired Messenger is a full service agency based in Toronto, Canada. We have been doing email marketing for over 20 years and are partnered with top ESP providers. We have worked with some of the top brands world wide to increase their conversion rates through our email marketing services.

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ARCADIA Investment Group

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Arcadia Investment Group is a corporate finance consulting firm wholly owned by Aurora Bay Trust, a Bahamas-established trust. The firm specializes in providing expert consulting services in corporate finance, focusing on direct investments in trade finance and project finance. Arcadia Investment Group connects businesses with premium investment opportunities, leveraging its expertise to facilitate strategic financial growth and development for its clients.

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Emerge! Inc.

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It is our belief that in order for us and our brand partners to emerge at the top in the QSR industry, it is important to have a strong people first driven culture, and a powerful high standard of service execution. We take pride in the teams we have built, in their growth and in all they have achieved. No matter the challenge - broken units we have purchased from disenchanted or tired ownership, Hurricane Harvey, pandemic related government mandated shutdowns or limitations, we Emerge! through the chaos and adapt and overcome because our people don’t act like victims of…

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Renaissance Architects

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Renaissance Architects is a full service organization of Architects, Planners, and Interior Designers providing full architectural services to our valued clients. Our satisfied clients include numerous school districts and developers of the country's most prominent corporations who value Renaissance Architects' efficient, cost-effective design and project management services.Renaissance Architects’ design and management services range from initial site evaluation and development to prototype design site adaptation, construction documents and construction administration. Our goal is to…

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Epic Gardening

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We are home to the largest gardening community on the planet - trusted by millions across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and our blog for making gardening simple, fun, and possible for everyone. Our vision is bold: a garden in every home. To achieve it, we’re building the world’s first category-defining gardening company at global scale - blending education, media, software and world-class products into one seamless experience.

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Fenton

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I am the owner of Fenton, a top 40 national marketing and PR firm. I have several decades of M&A experience as both an advisor on Wall Street and as principal. I am interested in acquiring high quality boutique marketing and PR firms that fit with Fenton's strategic objectives. Areas of particular interest are entertainment and film PR.

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Semantile

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Semantile is a stealth-mode enterprise semantic relevance engine company, founded by a team of startup veterans. Our mission is to re-wire how relevancy matching is done today!

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RapidMade

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RapidMade, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon based 3D printing, manufacturing, and engineering company. We provide fast, effective solutions to our clients design, development, marketing and finished product needs.

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Direct PTT

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Direct PTT Inc. is a fast-growing telecommunications and IoT solutions provider specializing in Push-to-Talk-over-Cellular (PoC) radios, GPS tracking, and enterprise communication platforms. Headquartered in the United States, Direct PTT delivers turnkey communication systems that connect teams instantly across any distance — combining ruggedized hardware, global multi-carrier SIM connectivity, and proprietary dispatching and asset-tracking software. All supported by a robust, comprehensive, and fail-proof server infrastructure housed and operated domestically throughout the United…

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Growth Factors

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Growth Factors is a global consulting firm dedicated to value creation and strategic growth. With a focus on sales acceleration, offer optimization, talent leadership, and technology and process innovation, they drive comprehensive value creation strategies that directly impact profitability and market position. Operating from multiple international locations, including New York, London, Los Angeles, Miami, San Juan, and Zürich, Growth Factors collaborates with clients to maximize pricing strategies and optimize offer effectiveness. Their expertise extends to leveraging cutting-edge…

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B2PS

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B2 is a Canadian and American company located in the Greater Toronto Area and Atlanta. We provide best-in-class products and services for the payment industry.Our extensive suite of solutions and services enables us to lead our customers into the next generation of smart and secure solutions. By applying our services together with world-class technologies from our strategic partners, B2 delivers innovative and award-winning solutions to our customers. B2 brings extensive hands-on expertise and service excellence to meet the demanding business and technology needs of our customers. With our…

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Marlowe plc

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Marlowe plc is a leader in business-critical services and software. Our businesses deliver services and SaaS focused on assuring safety and regulatory compliance, whilst managing risk.We are an AIM-listed company with access to significant financial resources. Our strategy to create shareholder value is based on organic growth boosted by targeted acquisitions. Our growth, since our formation in late 2015, has been significantly accelerated by around 65 targeted acquisitions (late 2021). These acquisitions have been of businesses that have had revenues of between £500,000 and £30m and have…

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Hire.Train.Inspire.

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Name: Hire Train Inspire (HTI)Claim: HTI is a fractional enablement firm that helps Baby Boomer business owners and lifestyle-led founders transition from what they’ve built to what’s next.Aim: To acquire and operate recession-resistant, service-based businesses — specifically owned by Baby Boomer founders ready to retire — through a values-aligned portfolio model that supports founder succession, expands margins, and unlocks long-term value. Owners must be willing to stay involved in a strategic advisory or mentorship capacity during the transition and for a set time thereafter. Our…

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Think Shift, Inc.

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Brands that connect, cultures that engage and leaders who inspire. We’ve seen firsthand what can happen when you intentionally align leadership, culture and brand. In today’s communication landscape – where radical transparency is table stakes and everyone can see you in your underwear – authenticity is your only option. You can only market to the outside world what is true inside your company’s walls. It’s about connecting with, not convincing, your audiences.

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ZULIE VENTURE INC

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Bank balance and balance

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Greer Consulting Inc.

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Greer Consulting, Inc. (GCI) is a diversity management-consulting firm that works with client organizations and leaders to address challenges and solve problems caused by the complexities in the workforce. GCI has over 30 years of business leadership experience that we leverage as we collaborate with our client partners to develop solutions to the dilemmas that organizations face in today’s marketplace. While leaning on both our experiences with past clients as well as the unique needs of the client at hand, each receives the full benefit of our brand, whose authenticity is born out of our…

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Wealth Stack

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Wealth Stack is a FinTech platform with the social purpose of helping diverse founders get capital from Wall Street and private equity to grow their businesses. Our CEO, Andrew Glaze, is a highly respected financial expert with over 20 years of experience in the capital markets.

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LibertyIOG

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As an expert and certified business operations consultant and general contractor; Liberty develops a personal relationship with each client to learn their day to day business operations, purchasing, marketing, sales and service business model. Once this process is completed, Liberty designs a custom tailored program to create problem-solving solutions, which address our client’s business needs. Integrating Liberty’s business model and key programs keep our clients in control and able to manage a uniformed and cost effective business model.

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Essence Marquis

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Essence Marquis is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Firms in the Research & Consulting Services Corporations 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 Research & Consulting Services Corporations is $3M-$12M, 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 Business Services 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 919 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Business Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Research & Consulting Services Corporations directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Business Services, 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 Corporations with experience in Business Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 919 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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