Top Retail Investment Banks

Bayfield Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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Bayfield Partners is a boutique investment bank serving private middle market and emerging growth companies. The firm provides M&A and capital raising services to entrepreneur and family owned companies that prefer an extra level of personal attention. Advisory services include buy-side and sell-side M&A, as well as general strategic advisory. Capital raising includes venture capital, growth equity, private equity, bank debt, private senior debt and mezzanine debt. Bayfield serves clients in all industries, including industrial, energy, gaming, healthcare, business services, consumer and…

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• Jul 2023 Assisted The BlackStone Group in securing debt financing from Oxbow Carbon & Minerals
• Jul 2023 Advised Core Metal Group in its sale to Ospraie
• Jul 2023 Advised Mexico Metals in its sale to Marco International
• Jul 2023 Advised The Academic Palm Beaches in its sale to Palm Beach Day School

RGL Advisors

9 Total Closed Deals

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RGL Advisors delivers strategic insights that help you achieve business objectives, navigate competitive and regulatory landscapes, address corporate opportunities and challenges, and execute financial initiatives. Our size, reach, and ongoing dialogue with capital sources and corporate leader can provide you incredible access to relationships throughout the world, whether in a sales process, acquisition, or capital raise. In addition to bringing the best-suited parties to a transaction, we deliver high quality, independent services with deep industry expertise, robust analytics and extensive…

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• Dec 2012 Advised Premier Designs in its sale to Premier Designs
• Jul 2010 Advised Aspen Exploration in its sale to Dillco Fluid Service
• Apr 2009 Advised Southwest Rodeo, LP in its sale to Camelot Sports & Entertainment
• May 2008 Advised Auburn Merchandise Distributors in its sale to Core-Mark Holding Company

Telsey Advisory Group

6 Total Closed Deals

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Telsey Advisory Group ("TAG") is a leading equity research, institutional equity sales and trading, investment banking, and consulting firm with a focus on the retail and consumer sectors. TAG was founded in 2006 by Dana Telsey, a retail industry expert with over 27 years of buy-side and sell-side experience focused on the retail and consumer sector and the #1 ranked Specialty Stores analyst for seven consecutive years by Institutional Investor magazine. TAG is often cited as an authoritative source for perspectives on the consumer and its analysts frequently appear across media channels,…

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• Feb 2013 Advised Michael Kors on an investment from New and Existing Shareholders
• Dec 2012 Advised The Tile Shop on an investment from New Shareholders
• Sep 2012 Advised Michael Kors on an investment from New and Existing Shareholders
• Aug 2012 Advised The Tile Shop in its sale to JWC Acquisition Corp.

Carl Marks Advisors

5 Total Closed Deals

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Carl Marks Advisors is an investment bank that provides financial and operational advisory services. We are a collaborative partner delivering effective and durable results for our clients – whether they need solutions to complex problems or help navigating transition and growth. Our proactive, persistent approach breaks through roadblocks, identifies a viable path forward, and creates the alignment and momentum needed to achieve successful outcomes.At Carl Marks Advisors, we custom build integrated service teams for each client, uniting operational, transactional, and industry expertise to…

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• Jun 2024 Advised JDC Power Systems in its sale to Madison River Capital
• Mar 2023 Advised Roane Metals Group in its sale to Commercial Metals Company
• Jul 2021 Advised WE Transport in its sale to Beacon Mobility
• Feb 2021 Advised Hawkins Point Partners in its sale to Lightview Capital

EOT Advisors

5 Total Closed Deals

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EOT Advisors is the first investment banking and financial advisory firm in the country dedicated to assisting business owners in selling to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). We work in all 50 states and internationally. Our aim is to provide a one-stop shop for EOTs. We assist with company structuring, transaction design, valuation, debt financing, capital raising, fiduciary services, and legal forms, as well as with creditors and the commercial real estate aspect of transactions.

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• Mar 2020 Advised Optimax Systems, Inc. in its sale to Optimax Systems, Inc. Perpetual Purpose Trust
• Oct 2019 Advised Paras and Associates in its sale to Paras and Associates Employee Ownership Trust
• Apr 2016 Advised Equity Atlas Inc in its sale to Equity Atlas Inc Employee Ownership Trust
• Feb 2016 Advised Metis Construction, Inc in its sale to Metis Construction, Inc Employee Ownership Trust

Source Capital Group, Inc.

4 Total Closed Deals

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Source Capital Group, Inc. is a boutique investment bank that specializes in raising capital (debt and equity) for middle market transactions worldwide. The bank manages IPOs, Secondary Equity Offerings, Exclusive Sales/M&A, Debt Capital Markets Issues, Senior and Mezzanine Debt Financings and Preferred Equity Financings.

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• Jul 2014 Advised HII Tech on an investment from Source Capital Group
• Jul 2014 Advised Sequoia Healthcare Management, LLC on an investment from Source Capital Group
• Oct 2013 Advised Passaic Healthcare Services LLC D/B/A Allcare Medical on an investment from Source Capital Group
• Jan 2013 Advised Buccaneer Energy Limited on an investment from Source Capital Group

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Beechwood Capital Advisors

4 Total Closed Deals

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Beechwood Capital Advisors ("Beechwood") is a middle-market focused investment bank and financial advisor. Beechwood was founded in 2003 by a team of experienced Wall Street professionals.Beechwood's 3 partners have combined experience of almost 100 years. Each has owned and managed a FINRA broker-dealer along with other types of businesses providing for a unique perspective on client engagements. The partners of Beechwood are also registered representatives and supervisory principals of a broker-dealer with a long history of compliance and regulatory oversight. The Beechwood team has…

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• Aug 2023 Advised Xevant on an investment from VC Equity
• Aug 2023 Advised Allen Linen Supply in its sale to Strategic Buyer
• Aug 2023 Advised Edison Price Lightning in its sale to Strategic Buyer
• Aug 2023 Advised Online Consumer Products Company in its sale to European Strategic Buyer

Granite Tower Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

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Granite Tower Capital is an Advisory firm that specialises in arranging M&A, Debt Financing and the Raising of Equity for privately held Companies. We deal across Canada and in all Industries. Our mission is to help our clients succeed in all of their endeavours. At Granite Tower Capital, every customer is important. And our reputation hinges on the fact that we treat even our smallest clients with the same respect and diligence we would treat our largest clients. We earn the trust of our clients and our lenders by our actions every single day.

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• Aug 2013 Advised Peel Graphics in its sale to Advertek Printing
• Dec 2012 Advised National Risk Assesments on an investment from Accord Financial
• Aug 2011 Advised Advertek Printing on an investment from Bank of Montreal

BB&T Capital Markets

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BB&T Capital Markets is a premier middle-market integrated provider of investment banking and capital markets services. Our Investment Banking specialists provide a full range of capital raising and advisory services to publicly traded and private companies, governments, and nonprofits. Our Investment Bankers work in close partnership with other capital markets specialists and senior corporate bankers, supporting each client with industry-focused strategic advisory services.

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• Oct 2013 Advised Holley a portfolio company of MONOMOY Capital Partners in its sale to Lincolnshire
• Oct 2013 Advised SMB Machinery in its sale to Highroad Capital Partners
• Sep 2013 Advised SCT a portfolio company of Tillery Capital in its sale to Global Enviornment Fund

Mary Street Capital

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We're dedicated to serving the middle market, providing modern, customized solutions, always with a future focus that goes beyond the deal. As an affiliate of Kaufman Rossin, we integrate investment banking with estate, tax, advisory and wealth management expertise to maximize value for business owners.

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• Jun 2024 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jun 2023 Advised Bar Maid Corporation in its sale to Winco (The Foodware Group)
• Jun 2023 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Truist Bank

Centennial Peaks Capital

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Strategic. Operational. Creative. Centennial Peaks Capital is a Denver-based boutique investment banking firm that leverages the deep strategic and transactional experience of its partners to provide highly specialized and objective transaction advice and services. The partners have considerable experience and direct operational responsibility inside corporate environments, resulting in a deeper understanding of what your organization is going through and how others will view your business. The team possesses decades of demonstrated success evaluating, structuring, managing, and executing…

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• Jun 2019 Advised PG Dental Holdings, LLC on an investment from TriSpan Opportunities Fund LP
• Apr 2019 Advised Canadian Subsidiary of CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS; TSX: PMTS) in its sale to Allcard Limited
• Nov 2018 Advised Sola Salon Studios on an investment from PNC Riverarch Capital

Oliver Investment Banking

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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

RedShift Advisors

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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

The Capital Corporation

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Over the last 20 years, The Capital Corporation has established itself as one of the premier, lower middle market investment banking firms in the country.We specialize in navigating our clients through the complicated and time intensive processes of selling their businesses, acquiring other businesses, and/or securing capital. Our niche is to represent "lower middle market" companies that have revenues between $10 million and $100 million. Over the last two decades, we have continuously refined our networks, approach, and skill-sets needed in order to successfully close transactions with…

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• Oct 2014 Advised LOI on an investment from to be announced

Sagewood Advisors

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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

Daybreak Capital Partners

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Specialty investment banking firm focused on advanced industrials, software, technology, business services, consumer and retail sectors.

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• May 2014 Advised V3 Systems, Inc. in its sale to Sphere 3D Corporation

HarborLight Capital Markets, LLC

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HarborLight Capital Markets, LLC provides Investment Banking and capital-raising services to dynamic, well-led companies, utilizing both the institutional and retail distribution channels. Typical transaction size is $25M -$75M.

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• May 2011 Advised Romark Labs on an investment from LP's

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Wellfleet Investments, LLC.

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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

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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

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Spark-Binder Capital

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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