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Empire Strategic Advisors

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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

Reconstruction Partners

6 Total Closed Deals

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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS. STRATEGIC CONSULTING. RESTRUCTURING.  CAPITAL ADVISORY. INTERIM MANAGEMENT. Reconstruction Partners principals have over 100 years of restaurant industry experience with nearly 80 years of C-level experience at companies ranging in sales from $25 Million – $2 Billion.A BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCERP is a partnership created by a group of individuals with extensive restaurant industry experience as founders, c-level executives, board members and owners. Our focus is:FoundersEmerging BrandsTroubled CompaniesFranchisorsPrivate Equity Groups & Family OfficesSenior…

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• Jan 2018 Advised undisclosed in its sale to Undisclosed
• Sep 2017 Advised Tacolicious on an investment from Shareholders
• Jun 2017 Advised Francesca Restaurant Group on an investment from Undisclosed Family Office
• Jul 2016 Advised Gigi's Cupcakes in its sale to Fund Corp

AIM Group Canada Ltd.

6 Total Closed Deals

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AIM Group Canada Ltd. is a leading Canadian mergers and acquisitions advisory firm specializing in the sale or purchase of privately owned companies. Established in 1990 and based in Toronto, AIM arranges mergers, acquisitions and divestitures across the country. Our clients include a wide range of business service and manufacturing companies. AIM is also a founding member of Pandea Global M&A, an international alliance of mid-market M&A firms in 21 countries.

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• Jan 2016 Advised ASK Products Inc. in its sale to Sicame S.A.
• May 2015 Advised Modern Forwarding in its sale to Dicom Transportation Group
• Dec 2014 Advised Black Electric in its sale to OZZ Electric
• Jun 2014 Advised morEnergy Services in its sale to National Home Services

Dealnext Ltd

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Thanks to over 30 years of its Founders' experience in the M&A space, in a previous M&A Advisory company "Telema" they decided to start a new challenge. "Dealnext" is an European-based corporate finance boutique, established in early February 2021. Dealnext is a company actively engaged in the M&A European mid-cap market.

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• Sep 2025 Advised SAS group - Sustainable Agrobio Solutions Worldwide in its sale to Aqua do Brasil
• Nov 2024 Advised ERMO SAS on an investment from MEC I TRONIC
• Jul 2020 Advised LIFCO AB in its sale to Tastitalia Srl
• Jun 2017 Advised A+A Design Studio on an investment from Cadica Group

Compass Advisors

5 Total Closed Deals

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Compass Advisors is a Merger & Acquisition firm specializing in business sales, mergers, acquisitions, and valuations for privately held companies. Since 1991, our firm has successfully advised in over 125 transactions, establishing Compass Advisors as the premier firm in the northern Rocky Mountains.Compass Advisors was founded to supply mid-market companies with quality valuation and investment banking style services. We are based in beautiful Bozeman, Montana, and we have affiliates and buyers throughout the world. Our practice typically involves manufacturing, distribution, service,…

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• May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Mar 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Feb 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Feb 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Seller Source

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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

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Groce, Rose & Moore, LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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If you are looking to buy, sell, expand, consolidate, or simply need to understand your options and their effects, we can help. No matter your current business model, structure or financial condition, there are actions that you should and could be taking now. As an aspect of strategic management or investments, our team at Groce, Rose & Moore will assist you in selling - acquiring - growing - downsizing - understanding your company's value, changing the nature of your business, competitive position and more. We not only have the knowledge and experience to get things done, but understand…

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

Navvee, LLC

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Navvee is a unique firm at the intersection of M&A advisory and business law, offering integrated solutions to business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking to buy or sell businesses. As both experienced advisors and lawyers, we guide clients through every stage of the transaction—from strategic planning and deal structuring, to due diligence, documentation, and closing—ensuring seamless and confident outcomes. Our team combines real-world expertise operating and advising businesses across numerous industries with legal precision, so you gain not only practical counsel but…

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• Jan 2026 Advised [IT Services Company] in its sale to Individual Investor
• Oct 2025 Advised [Racing Parts Manufacturing Co.] in its sale to Individual Investor
• Jul 2025 Advised [HVAC Services Co] in its sale to Anonymous Investor Group
• Apr 2025 Advised [Florida Pool Construction Co.] in its sale to Individual Investor

O'Keeffe & O'Malley Inc.

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O'Keeffe & O'Malley is Kansas City's preeminent M&A firm founded in 1984. We assist owners in selling their business in a very confidential and systematic process. Clients are typically sellers in the manufacturing, distribution, information technology or service sectors in the $2 million to $50 million range residing in Kansas or Missouri yet our sales process entails targeting U.S. and International prospects. More information can be seen on our website at www.ok-om.com

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• Dec 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Apr 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jun 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• May 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

STS Capital Partners

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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

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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

Baker Tilly Canada Corporate Finance Inc.

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What sets us apartAs your financing intermediaries — having initiated, consulted on, negotiated, structured and presided over billions of dollars’ worth of corporate buy- and sell-side transactions, acquisitions and divestitures, takeovers and management buyouts — our goal, always, is to help you take your business dealings further, faster, whatever stage you’re at in the transaction life cycle.Serving boards, management teams, buyers and lenders, entrepreneurs, owner-managers and shareholders of both established and emerging mid-market public and private companies across most every…

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• Mar 2024 Advised DataCore Mail Management in its sale to 3CO Legacy Solutions
• Dec 2018 Advised Gordon Latham Limited on an investment from Ainsworth
• Jun 2016 Advised Active Air on an investment from Private Investor
• Apr 2016 Advised CCMET on an investment from Equicapita

Aspen Grove Investments

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Growthland, formerly known as Aspen Grove Investments, provides services to sellers, buyers and owners of private businesses. We have led many strategic initiatives related to the establishment, growth and development of multiple businesses throughout the US. We have s a strong track record in acquisitions and divestitures, negotiating, financial management, strategic planning and legal and regulatory relations. Having worked with individual business owners as well as corporate acquisitions and divestitures we understand the special considerations of corporations, individuals and families…

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• Dec 2021 Advised Midwest Meter in its sale to FEI, Inc
• Dec 2020 Advised Dejong Greenhouses in its sale to Dan & Jerry's Greenhouse
• Dec 2017 Advised Connectronics in its sale to Emerson

Exit Advisors

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Exit Advisors, LLC (“Exit Advisors”) is a Houston, TX based firm that specializes in Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) Advisory and Exit Strategy for privately held companies with transactions typically ranging from $5-$50 million. Our goal is to prepare clients for an exit that will maximize the value, terms, and objectives for owners. We offer business valuation, financial & operational analysis, market readiness, industry trends, market timing and exit strategy guidance based on decades of experience. Exit Advisors will develop a tailored strategy to guide companies through the succession…

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• Nov 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jul 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jul 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

First Boca Associates, Inc.

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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

Commerce Business Group

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Commerce Business Group is an intermediary assisting clients with acquisitions, sale, mergers and acquiring capital for mid-market companies. Commerce does not specialize in any particular sector, but rather seeks engagements requiring our years of experience in various market segments to bring together the ideal parties to complete a transaction.Commerce focuses on a small number of transactions seeking success in each engagement.Our principals have backgrounds as corporate managers, investment bankers, law, oil and gas, restaurants, and intermediaries for mid-market companies.

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• Aug 2010 Advised Healthy Achievers in its sale to The Boon Group
• Jun 2010 Advised Sante Fe Foods on an investment from Private investor groujp
• Oct 2007 Advised J. Howard Bass and Associates on an investment from TSAR LLC

Covington Associates LLC

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Covington Associates is a specialty investment banking firm. Covington Associates was founded more than twenty years ago on the belief that middle market clients deserve the same level of professional attention and experience traditionally given only to much larger companies. Our mission is to help our clients realize the best possible outcome for their company by providing honest, objective, and straightforward advice. We will not sacrifice our integrity for the sake of completing a transaction.Our firm offers advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, capital raising,…

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• Jul 2011 Acquired Chase Corporation
• Apr 2011 Advised ImpactRx in its sale to Symphony Technology Group
• Jan 2011 Advised Rock of Ages Corporation in its sale to Swenson Granite Works

Equity Transfers

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• Jan 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jun 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2018 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Market Point Advisors

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With offices in Southeastern Michigan and Jacksonville, Florida, MarketPoint Advisors was created as a team of consultants providing Merger and Acquisition services for owners and buyers of small to medium size closely held private businesses. We know your situation is unique and that is why we tailor our solutions to your needs and goals.MarketPoint Advisors is here to help you find the best solution as efficiently as possible. Our Leadership Team has an in depth understanding of small to medium sized business operations from Main Street deals all the way to larger M&A transactions.

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• Aug 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jun 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jul 2017 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Impact Acquisition

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Impact Acquisition is a professional, and experienced mergers and acquisitions team. With over 25 years of experience, and more than 600 closed transactions, we can bring that expertise to you. Bringing together entrepreneurs looking to buy established profitable businesses; and owners seeking to sell to qualified companies and/or individuals at a fair market value. We work one-on-one with clients to provide a level of service unsurpassed in our industry.Our partners have worked in the M&A industry for more than two decades, gaining specialized experience and knowledge, as well as,…

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• Jun 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2021 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer”