Top Retail Distributors M&A Advisory Firms with Recent Private M&A Activity

381

Active Firms

861

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$14M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 11%

Florida 10%

Texas 10%

New York 4%

Pennsylvania 3%

Key Attributes

Best For: Owner-Led Companies | Typical Fee: Retainer & Success fee | Coverage: Sector Expertise With Hands-On Execution

NeXtward Advisors

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NeXtward Advisors is a Nashville, TN based exit strategy partner. We guide business owners to exit with a defined process and common goal of successfully selling their business. Our team has vast experience in all stages of starting, running and exiting a business and surround ourselves with experts and advisors to help maximize the selling experience for our clients. Onward, Upward, NeXtward. What's your Next?

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Copper Dean

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Copper Dean is advisory firm focused on improving and growing lower middle market companies. Made up of former business operators, CEOs, investors and consultants, Copper Dean is committed to supporting owners, management teams, employees and investors reach their objectives.

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WhiteRock Capital Partners Inc.

111 Total Closed Deals

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We provide financial advisory and capital raising services to our clients and invest our own capital in selective situations. WhiteRock Capital Partners have an average of twenty-five years of experience in a broad array of industries providing nearly every investment banking product and service to their clients. WhiteRock Capital Partners have been directly involved in transactions which aggregate over $100 billion in value. The hallmarks of our business are the high levels of senior attention we pay to every assignment and the thoughtfulness and creativity we bring to our clients. Our…

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Jul 2015 Advised Abitibi Bowater on an investment from Confidential
Jun 2015 Assisted Advanced Lighting Technologies in securing debt financing from Confidential
Jun 2015 Assisted Allegheny Health, Education & Research Foundation in securing debt financing from Confidential
May 2015 Advised Alliance Entertainment Corporation on an investment from Confidential

GaP Transaction Advisors

28 Total Closed Deals

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GaP Transaction Advisors is a boutique Houston-based business advisory firm serving lower middle-market and middle-market business owners from coast to coast through representation for Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), business valuation, and value-growth services such as Advisory Boards, Executive Coaching, and Consulting.Bret Pardue established GaP to provide owners of businesses generally enjoying annual revenue of $5-$100 million with the quality of M&A representation and value-enhancement services previously only available to upper-middle and large businesses. GaP brings highly…

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May 2024 Advised Roth Hydraulics NA in its sale to SFP Hydraulics
May 2024 Advised Southwest Glass in its sale to Arrow Mirror and Glass
Apr 2024 Advised Lake Livingston Overhead Doors in its sale to Confidential Company
Mar 2024 Advised EcoWater Industries “dba EcoWerks” in its sale to The Amlon Group

ABI Group

17 Total Closed Deals

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Selling a business is complex. ABI simplifies the process and maximizes value with the highest close rate. The company offers Valuations and Advisory Services for Privately Held Companies and with 30+ years of dealmaking, ABI is one of the most highly regarded firms in California helping clients and their advisors develop custom solutions designed to achieve their objectives and maximize business value.

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Jun 2026 Advised Luxe Home in its sale to Confidential Company
Jun 2026 Advised Print & Graphics in its sale to Confidential Company
Jun 2026 Advised D&B Glass in its sale to Confidential Company
May 2026 Advised Douglah Designs in its sale to TeedUp Capital

Wofford Advisors

13 Total Closed Deals

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Wofford Advisors was established as a platform to provide best-in-class strategic advice to clients competing in the global supply chain, which includes all forms of transport, logistics, B2B and B2C movements of goods — and increasingly tech-enabled consumer and industrial services. We have a proven track-record working with large public companies, family-owned businesses and financial sponsors. Our advisory expertise ranges from transactions of $50 million to $50 billion total enterprise value. Founded by Chris Wofford, former head of Transport & Logistics Investment Banking at large…

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Aug 2023 Advised Apax Partners in its sale to Quality Distributors
Aug 2023 Advised FedEx Corp in its sale to WATKINS
Aug 2023 Advised XPOLogistics in its sale to Con-Way
Aug 2023 Advised Brookfield Infrastructure Partners in its sale to G&W

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Seapoint Business Advisors

12 Total Closed Deals

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Over $1 billion in completed transaction experience, Seapoint are M&A advisors focused on selling companies with transaction values between $10 and $200 million.

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Jul 2023 Advised Serene Innovations in its sale to Private Financial Buyer
Jul 2023 Advised A.F Machine & Tool Co. in its sale to Private Financial Buyer
Jul 2023 Advised DEL Aerospace, Inc. in its sale to Private Financial Buyer
Jul 2023 Advised Matson Industrial Finishing in its sale to Private Financial Buyer

Paladin Capital Advisors

11 Total Closed Deals

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Paladin Capital Advisors is a boutique M&A advisory firm. The firm offers buy and sell intermediation, transition/succession planning and capital advisory services. In addition, Paladin CMS provides management consulting, strategic consulting, due diligence investigation, ESOP advisory and governance services. The firm has strategic alliances across Canada and the United States. Paladin Capital Advisors is based in Calgary, Canada.***Paladin Capital Advisors is the winner for the 2016 Best Strategic M&A Deal of the Year ($10mm-$25mm) at The M&A Advisor Awards in New York.***

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Apr 2024 Advised Basement Systems Calgary in its sale to GroundWorks
Nov 2023 Assisted Cyntech Tanks in securing debt financing from CIBC
Nov 2023 Invested in Cyntech Tanks
Oct 2022 Invested in Motion Steel

Plymouth Rock Capital

10 Total Closed Deals

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Plymouth Rock Capital is an independent advisory firm providing business finance services for individuals and companies requiring customized financial solutions. We specialize in capital procurement for Mergers & Acquisitions, Leverage Buyouts and Strategic Capital Raise - whether for growth opportunities or divestiture purposes.Our team of professionals assist in your capital raise to meet your business growth objectives.

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Jan 2015 Advised Massage Envy on an investment from Bank of America
Sep 2014 Advised Medical / Surgical Center on an investment from Private placement
Aug 2014 Advised Golden Corral on an investment from Private placement, debt and equity
May 2014 Advised AutoDrive1 on an investment from Regional Bank

MC Vanguard Corporate Finance

10 Total Closed Deals

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MC Vanguard Corporate Finance is one of the best and most active teams of corporate finance advisors in the North West.MC Vanguard Corporate Finance formed in December 2011 following a merger between Mitchell Charlesworth Corporate Finance and Vanguard Corporate Finance.We are as passionate as you, our clients, about achieving the full potential of your business. Our approach is to work closely in partnership with each client, applying our experience and corporate finance skills alongside your management team's knowledge of your business and markets.Our expertise allows us to provide an…

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Mar 2012 Advised Redthorn Systems Limited in its sale to Agile Business Consultants
Oct 2011 Advised Bennett Engineering Solutions Limited in its sale to XL Group Limited
Mar 2011 Advised Netsource Recruitment Limited in its sale to The Management Team
Mar 2011 Advised Clitheroe Light Engineering Limited in its sale to The Management Team - MBI

Water Street Advisors

9 Total Closed Deals

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Water Street Advisors is a Wisconsin-based consulting firm providing Mergers and Acquisitions services. These M&A services include buy-side, sell-side, and consulting engagements to privately held businesses and their owners across the Midwest. Companies served range in size from $1 million to $30 million in annual revenue and include a broad spectrum of industries. In addition to transactional services, Water Street Advisors assists companies in preparing for the completion of successful transitions.

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Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Feb 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Intercap

8 Total Closed Deals

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Intercap is a financial advisory firm headquartered in Montreal, Canada and serving clients across North America.With over 105 completed transactions, Intercap assists privately held enterprises and investment groups achieve maximum obtainable value whether they are searching for growth capital, looking for an opportunity to sell their company or possibly locate attractive acquisitions.Our services include Mergers and Acquisition advisory, Capital raise advisory and Business Valuations.Fondé en 2001, Intercap est une firme en conseils financiers basée à Montréal, Canada, et traite avec…

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May 2021 Advised Putter's in its sale to Holding Company
May 2018 Advised Senyorita in its sale to Confidential Consumer Products Company
May 2018 Advised Heinz on an investment from Confidential Consumer Products Company
Apr 2018 Advised Greenland in its sale to Confidential Consumer Products Company

Ascendant Advisory Group

7 Total Closed Deals

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Our mission is to ensure that our clients get as much value as possible at every step of their journey. We believe that by putting together a team of world-class advisors, along with strategic partners who are best of breed professionals, and taking a longer term approach to exit strategy we are able to truly help business owners exit on their terms. Our success hinges on only working with those who put the client first...and to use a team approach to drive the best results possible. Our clients don't just get an advisor, they get a team. And by working with business owners years in advance…

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Sep 2017 Advised Ammunition Co. in its sale to Ammunition Manufacturing Co.
Jun 2017 Advised US Optics, Inc. in its sale to Down Range Solutions Group, LLC
Apr 2017 Advised JDL Construction, Co. on an investment from PJSG, Inc.
Apr 2017 Advised 4 Rivers Concrete Products, Inc. on an investment from PJSG, Inc.

Linq Partners

7 Total Closed Deals

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LINQ Partners is a team of professionals with an exceptionally deep understanding of Transportation & Logistics businesses that enables us to accurately identify and properly characterize a company's strengths and realistic opportunities for improvement. We have worked and consulted with numerous companies and have detailed knowledge of up to date "best practices" across all the key operations, support, and sales areas. We find opportunities and value that many miss. We uncover and address "potential challenges" before they can derail a transaction and/or an organization. Proper…

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Oct 2014 Advised Private on an investment from Private
Dec 2013 Advised Private on an investment from Private
Nov 2013 Advised Private on an investment from Private
Apr 2011 Advised Private on an investment from Private

VR Mergers & Acquisitions - Edmonton

7 Total Closed Deals

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VR Mergers & Acquisitions was formed and structured to provide privately owned and closely held mid-market companies with specialized Intermediary business services and representation throughout the merger, acquisition, and divestiture process.

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Oct 2013 Advised Pillar Contracting Ltd. on an investment from QE2 Acquisition Group
Aug 2013 Advised Undisclosed on an investment from Undisclosed
Jun 2013 Advised Airdrie Rental on an investment from GWG Reantals
May 2013 Advised Red Deer Powersports on an investment from Cycle Works

Minerva Valuation Advisors

7 Total Closed Deals

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Minerva Valuation Advisors, is a mid market advisory firm specializing in business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, financings and shareholder value advisory services. We have experience advising small business owners to public corporations in a wide variety of industries.

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Feb 2021 Acquired confidential
Jan 2020 Acquired Confidential
Sep 2019 Assisted TROES Corp. in securing debt financing from confidential
Jun 2019 Acquired Confidential

Maine Business Brokers

6 Total Closed Deals

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Maine Business Brokers is the region's leading business brokerage and appraisal firm. Headquartered in Portland, Maine, our company serves small to medium size businesses ($500,000 to $10,000,000 in annual revenues) within the Maine and New Hampshire markets. Whether you want to buy or sell a business we can help. Let us put our systems, teamwork and track record to work for you. We have five major systems that define the way businesses are sold that include valuation, confidentiality, working with buyers and negotiating to close. Our team of brokers that achieves business sales through…

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Apr 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Nov 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Nov 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Nov 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Sloan Capital

6 Total Closed Deals

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With more than 30 years of investment banking and private equity experience, Texas-based Sloan Capital has been involved in a multitude of complex sell-side, buy-side and capital-raise transactions in diverse industries.

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Jul 2024 Advised QX Global Group in its sale to Long Ridge Private Equity
Feb 2024 Advised AC Horn in its sale to Probat
Jul 2014 Advised Otis Eastern Pipeline Services in its sale to Argonaut Private Equity
May 2014 Advised Lone Star Tank Rental & KHM in its sale to General Finance

Sequoia Mergers & Acquisitions

5 Total Closed Deals

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Sequoia M&A is a boutique, licensed sell-side advisory firm. We represent privately held mid-market businesses and sell them to an international market of strategic and private equity buyers.We deal primarily with mature companies with a long history of cash flow that are poised for significant growth. The majority of our clients are selling in order to exit the business due to retirement and are typically prepared to stay on for at least long enough for a reasonable transition period.

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Jan 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Sep 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Sep 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Whitehurst & Associates

5 Total Closed Deals

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As a business brokerage firm we represent sellers in the business for sale marketplace. We ensure a confidential marketing campaign to protect the viability of each enterprise throughout the transaction life cycle, and provide a structured and transparent process that facilitates successful transactions.

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Dec 2013 Advised Oncall Interactive LLC in its sale to RDI Marketing Inc
Dec 2013 Advised Screw Machine Job Shop in its sale to Private Investor/Owner
Jun 2013 Advised Private Independent Distributor in its sale to Private Investor Group
Nov 2012 Advised Med Spa in its sale to Private Investment Group

Firms in the Retail Distributors M&A Advisory Firms 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 Retail Distributors M&A Advisory Firms is $3M-$14M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 Retail 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 381 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Retail.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Retail Distributors M&A Advisory Firms directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Retail, 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 M&A Advisory Firms with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 381 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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 Retail Distributors M&A Advisory Firms directory, you can request information here.

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