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Top Research & Consulting Services Investment Banks

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Research & Consulting Services Investment Banks

235

Active Firms

470

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$24M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 12%
Florida 10%
New York 8%
Texas 7%
New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

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

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Axios Ventures, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals
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Global consultants and Middle-Market Investment Bankers. Initial focus on Aerospace and BA/GA (business aviation/general aviation), but now generalists in all disciplines/industries. Leverage relationships with ultra high net-worth clientele to gain new business. Success across four continents and over 20 countries.

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  • Feb 2010 Invested in Boston Heart Diagnostics
  • May 2000 Invested in VIP Jets

Chiron Financial LLC

2 Total Closed Deals
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Chiron Financial LLC is an investment banking firm that arranges private placements of debt and equity capital as well as mergers, acquisitions and sales for middle market companies. We raise start-up capital and growth capital and also assist with refinancing, financial restructuring, and other special situations. Our clients have included companies in oil and gas, oil service and equipment, midstream and downstream energy, power, building products, basic materials, health care, real estate, retailing, light and heavy manufacturing, and non-profits.

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  • Mar 2020 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
  • Mar 2019 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Oliver Investment Banking

2 Total Closed Deals
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OIB is a firm focused on the needs of lower and middle-market businesses. We begin by understanding your business and personal goals, without an agenda. We are FINRA licensed and dedicated to professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. Our services include assisting in the purchase or sale of a business, sourcing financing, and transaction planning and preparation. We know you have a busy schedule and we are willing to meet you or talk at your convenience, before or after business hours. Work with Oliver Investment Banking - Your local investment bank serving Colorado Springs, Denver…

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  • Oct 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Apr 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Catapult Growth Partners

2 Total Closed Deals
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Catapult Growth Partners is a leading North American Consultancy and Investment Bank focused on the business services sector. Over the past decade Catapult has helped clients Accelerate Profitable Growth through effective Strategy Development, Practical Execution Support, Talent Acquisition and Management. Catapult has an outstanding track record enabling firms to grow, and position for exit. With offices in Denver, Los Angeles, New York and Toronto, Catapult Growth Partners is your trusted advisor for helping companies achieve their goals.We help our clients:• Accelerate Profitable Growth:…

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  • Aug 2018 Advised RO Innovation in its sale to Upland Softward
  • Jun 2016 Invested in Boulder Logic

A. B. Nicholas

2 Total Closed Deals
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A. B. Nicholas is the leading provider of custom stock portfolio loan financing and credit. Through partnerships with four major licensed U. S. brokerage/banking giants, A. B. Nicholas has arranged for its clients unique, feature-rich, wholesale credit lines at very low costs and rates and high loan-to-value. Designed principally for the franchise, business-buying, and commercial real estate markets, A. B. Nicholas' LeverageLine now dominates it's market niche. All lenders are fully licensed FINRA/SIPC; all lender advisors are handpicked FINRA members in good standing with multiple licensure.

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  • May 2015 Advised Mathnasium on an investment from Michael Rourke
  • Dec 2013 Advised Massage Envy on an investment from Wishes to Remain Anonymous in a Public Forum Like This

RedShift Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal
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RedShift Advisors is a lower middle market investment bank. It provides merger, acquisition, and capital raising services to owners and investors.

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  • Apr 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

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Insight Business Consulting, Inc.

1 Total Closed Deal
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IBC is the leading provider of M&A advisory services to the clinical research industry. We focus exclusively on providing representation to clinical research sites, CROs and other service providers to the industry, as well as assisting entrepreneurs and investments groups in finding acquisition targets.Our vast experience includes completing numerous clinical research mergers and acquisitions, raising capital, conducting scores of industry consulting projects and providing business valuation opinions. In addition to our transaction and consulting experience, our principals have direct…

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  • Feb 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Clifton Larson Allen

1 Total Closed Deal
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CLA is the 8th largest accounting firm in the United States and provides a range of professional services to over 70,000 business clients. Our firm has over 125 offices across the country and we have deep expertise in a number of industry verticals. Our Transaction Services group works with businesses looking to transition ownership through investment banking and related services.

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  • Dec 2024 Advised Garven Holdings, LLC in its sale to Card Factory

Sagewood Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal
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Sagewood Advisors is a boutique strategic advisory firm focused on exit strategy, business succession, and strategic mergers & acquisitions transactions.

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  • Jan 2023 Advised a privately owned rural hospital in its sale to a PE-backed national healthcare group

414 Capital

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals
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414 Capital was founded with the vision of providing corporate finance services of the highest professional level to companies, institutional investors, funds and special projects. The company has supported dozens of clients in M&A, valuation, capital markets and others within the corporate finance field - both public and private414 Capital is the most active firm specialized in mergers and acquisitions within the Middle Market in Mexico, with dozens of transactions successfully closedIt has the largest market share in valuation services in Mexico and some regions of South America, and…

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  • Jun 2025 Advised Cavanaugh Government Group in its sale to AFC Industries

Wellfleet Investments, LLC.

1 Total Closed Deal
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Wellfleet Investment LLC (“Wellfleet”) is a boutique financial services and consulting firm principally located in Great Neck, New York. It was founded in 1986 and since then has been engaged in a wide range of investment and merchant banking, venture capital, financial, strategic consulting and wealth management services. Wellfleet, through its principal, also sponsored several private equity investments.

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  • Jun 2020 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Dragonfly Capital

1 Total Closed Deal
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Dragonfly Capital is an investment banking firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.We focus on the specific needs of management and owners of small and middle-market companies primarily in North America. Dragonfly Capital is an independent advisory boutique dedicated to offering unbiased advice and assistance to our clients regarding private capital placements, mergers and acquisitions, and other financial assignments.Dragonfly Capital works with companies in emerging industries (such as alternative energy, life sciences, communications, and information technology) and traditional…

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  • Jan 2021 Advised Amp Energy on an investment from The Carlyle Group

Planned Exits

1 Total Closed Deal
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Scott is a lifetime entrepreneur turned Exit Planner and M&A Advisor. Mr. Garrison has exited six companies in which he owned 10-35% and has served as the VP of Sales & Marketing for 2 companies that made the INC 5000 list a total of 10 times.

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  • Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Spark-Binder Capital

1 Total Closed Deal
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Spark-Binder Capital LLC is a licensed investment banker with a focus on raising capital on all levels of the capital stack. Engagements are in a myriad of industries both US and foreign with raises from five to two hundred million.

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  • Jun 2023 Advised Witheld on an investment from Witheld

Jane Capital Partners, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal
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Jane Capital investment platform opportunity TrustComm www.trustcomm.net From Local to State to Federal agencies and the military, TrustComm provides various secure and reliable communications solutions for our government customersTrustComm uniquely combine extensive satellite access and expansive terrestrial capacity with highly effective applications to deliver best‐fit, custom end-to-end solutions. For government customers requiring instant, robust and easily deployable connectivity, our solutions provide maximum reliability across a wide range of applications, including broadband…

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  • Feb 2010 Advised Smart Wires on an investment from Jane Capital Partners, LLC

Choice Capital Advisors Private Limited

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Choice Capital Advisors Private Limited is a multi disciplinary advisory firm. Established in the year 1993, Choice was founded with a vision to create new benchmarks in the financial services industry. Choice offers Investment Banking, Stock Trading, Management Consulting and E Commerce services to its clients.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

UBS Investment Bank

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Individuals around the world look to UBS to provide them with the advice, expertise and opportunities they need to protect and grow their wealth.Leading companies and institutions in more than 50 countries rely on our financial resources, expertise and infrastructure to help them grow their businesses, manage their risks and invest for the future.In Switzerland, we fulfill every kind of banking and investment need, from savings and credit cards to mergers and acquisitions.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

HamptonRock Partners

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HamptonRock is a leading boutique investment bank and advisory firm specializing in investment banking, transaction advisory & CFO services.HamptonRock provides differentiated strategic and tactical advice as well as unparalleled execution to both private companies and investors. The leadership team has significant experience representing business leaders across a broad range of industry sectors. We deliver candid, thoughtful advice to ensure our clients achieve their desired outcomes.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Foxcode

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Foxcode is a boutique investment and merchant banking firm specializing in investing in, advising, and performing capital-raising activities for small and mid market companies and projects globally.With a unique blend of financial and operational experience, we are able to independently and objectively analyze companies and projects, develop, and implement a strategy through both financial and operational improvements to reach maximum efficiency and profitability in each of our companies and projects. Foxcode partners with the best operators in each industry to make each project and company…

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Investment Banks in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Research & Consulting Services 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.

What information is included in each Investment Bank profile?

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.

What company sizes are most common for Research & Consulting Services Investment Banks?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Research & Consulting Services Investment Banks is $3M-$24M, 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.

How important is Business Services experience when evaluating Investment Banks?

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 235 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Business Services.

Do all Investment Banks in this directory focus exclusively on Business Services?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Research & Consulting Services Investment Banks 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.

How do I compare Investment Banks with experience in Business Services?

When comparing Investment Banks with experience in Business Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 235 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Research & Consulting Services Investment Banks?

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 Research & Consulting Services Investment Banks directory, you can request information here.

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