Top Retail M&A Advisory Firms

The Independence Group

57 Total Closed Deals

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Interacting on a day-to-day basis with numerous company owners and executives gives The Independence Group the inside track on qualifying businesses for sale. Private Equity Groups (PEGs) seeking platform and add-on acquisitions for their investment portfolios trust our team to provide professional buyside search services. Generally, engagements are non-exclusive arrangements to provide acquisition assistance in the following ways:Search for business acquisition candidates in the PEG's specific industries of interestQualify these companies based on parameters provided by the PEG (i.e. size,…

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• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jun 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Feb 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Progress Partners, Inc.

55 Total Closed Deals

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Progress Partners is a Boston and New York City-based boutique advisory firm providing M&A advisory and corporate finance strategy to leading technology companies. Since 2002, Progress Partners has aimed to work with exceptional entrepreneurial teams on solutions for growth. Each process is customized to the needs of each client and what their objectives are: thinking through and evaluating all elements of operations, business model, sales strategy, client diversification, partnership formation, talent acquisition, and marketing. The firm operates at the intersection of process and market…

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• Apr 2019 Advised Kinema Systems in its sale to Boston Dynamics
• Apr 2019 Advised iQ Media in its sale to 4C Insights
• Apr 2019 Advised Vyze in its sale to Mastercard
• Nov 2018 Advised Massive Interactive in its sale to Deltatre

HDL Capital

51 Total Closed Deals

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Based in Toronto, Canada, HDL Capital Inc. (“HDL”) is a boutique M&A and Transaction Services advisory firm, specializing in arranging transformational transactions for small & mid-market companies in the $5M to $150M+ value range. HDL Managements’ 25-year track record includes over 200 successful transactions, totalling over $2 billion.HDL is dedicated to driving and unlocking shareholder value by arranging Sell-Side M&A transactions with Strategic and Financial buyers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. HDL also works with select clients to enhance organic growth by planning…

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• May 2026 Advised Glatz Concerts in its sale to Loft Entertainment
• Feb 2026 Advised Vantix Systems Inc. in its sale to Aplin
• Feb 2025 Advised The Woods Cannabis in its sale to Fika Company
• Jun 2024 Advised Canadian Music Week in its sale to Loft Entertainment

Confederation M&A

50 Total Closed Deals

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Confederation M&A is a trusted full-service M&A firm made up of highly experienced Advisors situated in Eastern Canada with offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Moncton, Halifax, and Ottawa. Our service offerings include sell-side advisory services, buy-side advisory services, management buy outs and buy ins, and part or whole divestitures.Being a proud member of the Cornerstone International Alliance, Confederation M&A is globally connected firm. The trusted team has facilitated successful transactions both nationally and internationally.Confederation M&A specializes in the…

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• Jul 2026 Advised Gibson Dental Clinic in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised City Glass in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Quality Sound Alarm Ltd. in its sale to Galineer Capital Partners
• Jun 2025 Advised CPA - EPR Robichaud & Associates in its sale to Confidential Company

Plethora Businesses

44 Total Closed Deals

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Plethora Businesses is a leading M&A firm specializing in business sales, mergers, acquisitions and valuations for privately owned businesses.

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• Jan 2026 Advised SVM Machining, Inc in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2025 Advised Ferralloy, Inc. in its sale to EQI
• Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Adam Noble Group

42 Total Closed Deals

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For 3 decades, we have guided business owners confidentially to exit their business for the biggest paycheck of their life! Adam Noble Group LLC provides discreet, confidential business valuation and ownership transfers of privately held companies. Our multiple specialties including Aerospace and Defense, Oilfield services, Technology, Construction trades, Craft Breweries, Partnership Buyouts, Patented products, Manufacturing, Service and Wholesale Distributors. Our experienced intermediary services including valuation, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, buyer searches and…

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• Jul 2026 Advised TX Fiberoptic Construction in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

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Tecacq Mergers & Acquisitions

40 Total Closed Deals

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TECACQ M&A, specializes in Mergers & Acquisitions, ESOP’s, and Corporate Finance, with services in Business Development Strategy, Pre-Due Diligence Support, and Post Merger Transactions, for closely held middle-market companies.Our firm has gained access to literally thousands of qualified buyers and sellers both domestically & internationally. TECACQ has progressed by adopting the simple philosophy of professionalism and service. We serve most industries from Energy, Service, Manufacturing, Distribution, Technology, Security, and Health Care.

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• May 2016 Advised Southwest Information Technology Company in its sale to Undisclosed Buyer
• Apr 2016 Advised Oil & Gas Chemical Company in its sale to Undisclosed Buyer
• Apr 2016 Advised East Coast Security Patrol Service in its sale to Undisclosed Buyer
• Apr 2016 Advised European "French" Fashion Distributor in its sale to Undisclosed Buyer

True North M&A

31 Total Closed Deals

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True North Mergers & Acquisitions, headquartered in Minneapolis, is a national sell-side and buy-side advisory firm spun out of Sunbelt Business Advisors in September 2021. TNMA's senior professionals have built, operated, and sold successful companies, allowing the firm to perform transactions across all industry sectors. When you choose TNMA, you're not just hiring another investment banker; you're gaining passionate advocates for your business who have been in your shoes before. TNMA's dedication goes beyond the transaction to help founders and family business owners leave a legacy…

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• Jan 2026 Advised Full-service Earthwork and Specialty Contractor in its sale to Internal Buyer
• Dec 2025 Advised Screen Printing and Promotional Products in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Fargo Engineering in its sale to Legacy Ventures

Benchmark International

29 Total Closed Deals

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The team at Benchmark International has advised on some 500 company sales with an aggregate value in excess of £5 billion. With offices throughout the UK and the world we are in touch with all the major acquirers and consolidators who are constantly seeking both on and off market opportunities across all sectors. Our typical transactions fall broadly within the £1m to £50m 'mid-market value range'. Benchmark International's unique and dynamic international offering offers our clients unparalleled global coverage allowing them access through our exclusive databases and business intelligence…

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• Mar 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jan 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jun 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Feb 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Lenox Hill Capital Advisors

26 Total Closed Deals

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Lenox Hill Capital Advisors is a mergers & acquisitions advisory firm founded on the principles of integrity, commitment and individualized attention. Our clients are leading middle-market companies in a variety of industry sectors. The firm provides specialized investment banking services to private clients, including mergers & acquisitions transactions, private equity transactions, debt financing or restructuring, mezzanine financing, leveraged buyouts, strategic partnering, joint ventures, ownership transition planning, business plan consulting and other related advisory services in…

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• Mar 2023 Advised Lakeville Kitchen & Bath in its sale to Riverhead Building Supply Corp
• Feb 2018 Assisted IPBrands in securing debt financing from Private Investor
• Jan 2018 Advised IP Brands in its sale to private investor group
• Aug 2017 Advised RPM Tech Inc. in its sale to Alamo Group Inc.

Windstream Partners, LLC

25 Total Closed Deals

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Over $700 Million in Completed Transactions with Growth Stage and Lower Middle Market Companies.Our Specialization:M&A Advisory ServicesDebt Capital MarketsPrivate EquityBusiness OptimizationStrategic PlanningRestructurings & TurnaroundsIndustry Focus: MediaTelecomInternet ServicesEnterprise SoftwareSaaSeCommerceFinTechBlockchainLite ManufacturingBusiness ServicesFinancial ServicesGeographic Focus: Companies domiciled in the United States.Transaction Size: $5,000,000 - $200,000,000+Financing Expertise: Over the past 25 years, we have developed a highly diversified network of financing…

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• Feb 2024 Assisted Windstream Partners, LLC in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jan 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Align Business Advisory Services

23 Total Closed Deals

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Align Business Advisory Services ("Align") is a nationwide Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory firm focused on the lower-middle-market. Their team of industry professionals align buyers and sellers in successful transactions, providing advice and guidance before, during, and after the transaction.Align's mission is to provide lower-middle-market businesses with enterprise expertise and innovative and personalized service. We provide concierge service to ensure that the right buyers and sellers are aligned for success and enterprise value creation. To date, our firm has facilitated over $3B in…

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• May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Affinity Waste Solutions in its sale to Trivest Partners

IBG - International Business Group, Ltd.

22 Total Closed Deals

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IBG Business exists to bring clients “best of the best” skills and knowledge that deliver maximum value when they are ready to sell or buy a business. The firm is based on a distinctive character and shared values, defined by continuous commitment to deliver business owners the very best in M&A services.Our hands-on M&A experience with privately held middle market businesses is broad and deep. IBG Business was founded by combining the expertise, resources and best practices by industry leaders in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) profession and owners of top M&A advisor firms from across…

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• Jun 2025 Advised DPG Solutions LLC in its sale to Evergreen Services Group
• Mar 2025 Advised Hastings Water Works in its sale to Horizon Pools
• Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2024 Advised Peerless Tyre Co (dba Peerless Tires 4 Less) in its sale to Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service

Bozzino & Company

19 Total Closed Deals

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Global middle market Professional and Financial services - Business Transformation One-Stop Shop.Financial Transformation:Buy-side/Sell-side M&AVC, Buyout / AcquisitionsGrowth Capital / Capital RaiseTurnaround/Performance GrowthCorporate Financial AdvisoryStrategy and Management ConsultingOperations and RiskSecurities offered through affiliated, registered broker‑dealers in US, UK, Europe and Asia.

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• Jan 2026 Advised Montana Goldfields: $30m Gold Note on an investment from Commodity Trading Desks
• Oct 2025 Assisted Breeze Towers: $500m Commercial Real Estate Development in securing debt financing from Senior Secured and Mezzanine Lender
• Oct 2025 Advised Balfour Capital: Crypto/ETF Hedge Fund on an investment from Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs)
• Sep 2025 Assisted USWTE: $300m Waste to Energy Project Finance in securing debt financing from Bridge Lender, Sponsor

Northern Edge Advisors

19 Total Closed Deals

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Northern Edge is a boutique investment bank with a core focus on sell-side financial advisory services for privately owned North American businesses.We dedicate a senior team to lead and advise, support, and guide to deliver the best possible outcome for each of our clients.What sets us apart: decades of experience have earned us a preeminent track record for completing successful transactions across virtually every industry and an enviable reputation for always being on our client’s side, every step of the way.A sale is a significant point in a business owner’s journey, and the right…

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• Aug 2025 Advised DATASCOPE North America, Inc. in its sale to SYSPRO US Inc.
• May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2024 Advised Carlile Coatsworth Architects, Inc. in its sale to Fremont-Wright, LLC
• Oct 2023 Advised Giant Enterprises Inc. in its sale to Kept Companies Inc.

The Kuby Company

18 Total Closed Deals

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The Kuby Company was established in 1997 as a business brokerage and M&A firm that serves primarily Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee, as well the southeastern states. The company has represented clients from the east to the west coasts and some internationally. Carl Kuby is the President of TKC.

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• Mar 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Supply Line, LLC in its sale to Corporate Buyer
• Aug 2023 Advised Johnson Service Company in its sale to Corporate Buyer
• Aug 2023 Advised Acceptance Janitorial Service in its sale to Private Investor

International Resource Group, Inc

17 Total Closed Deals

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International Resource Group, Inc doing business as Sunbelt International is Ohio's premier business transfer specialist and acquisition company. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company services the low to mid-level market segment. Working intimately with privately and closely held companies, we boast a success rate that is above and beyond the traditional service provider. Utilizing enhanced technologies, the buyer lead generation is a combination of both innovative and strategic marketing. For our buyers we implement a methodology that ensures that you have all the information…

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• Jun 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jun 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jun 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jun 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Salt Creek Partners

16 Total Closed Deals

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Salt Creek Partners (SCP) is a full-service M&A advisory firm guiding business leaders in the emerging and middle markets. Our mission is centered on investing in long-term relationships with our clients through independent, trusted, and innovative advice, and to achieve superior results in line with the overall strategic objectives of the company. SCP’s team of complementary partners have proven track records with managing complex financial transactions, providing investment banking services, performing market research and analysis, guiding companies from concept through hyper growth,…

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

Venture 7 Advisors

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Venture 7 Advisors is a sell-side merger and acquisition firm representing companies with revenue between $5 and $100 million per year – companies too complex for business brokers to handle and too small to get personal attention from investment banks.  We’re not career bankers or brokers. We understand mergers and acquisitions from the perspectives of founder, investor, acquirer, advisor and employee - because we've experienced them all first-hand. With almost 200 years of combined business and M&A experience behind us, we provide clients with proven advice, relentless…

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• May 2025 Advised KC Mechanical in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2025 Advised Antonucci Foods in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2024 Advised Mirabelles Bakery in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2024 Advised ImageTek Manufacturing in its sale to Confidential Company

Janas Associates

15 Total Closed Deals

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Trusted FINRA Registered M&A Advisors with more than 30 years of experience helping Middle Market business owners navigate and negotiate the constantly changing M&A markets across all industries.Janas has a closure history of over 80% of our mandates. Our Client Engagements range from a few months to several years depending upon the objective and the Client's need.

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• Dec 2025 Advised McCormix. Oil in its sale to JB Dewar
• Jun 2025 Advised Southern Classic Foods in its sale to Trillium Foods
• Aug 2023 Advised SHER in its sale to William Prym Holding Gmbh
• Aug 2023 Advised TORO in its sale to RainMaster