Top Retail Merchant Banks with Recent Private M&A Activity

2 Closed Deals via Axial

12 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Hillandale Advisors is a Business Brokerage & M&A Advisory in Charlotte, NC which helps business owners and operators scale, raise capital and then successfully sell their business.Hillandale also invests long-term permanent capital in private businesses.We buy and hold great businesses with $1-10mm of EBITDA across the Southeast (Sidekick Therapy Partners, Aiwyn AI, Horizon Roofing, Polysonics, Touchstone Electric, Datavations & IndiAide.How can we serve you? We provide strategic counsel to business owners :- need talent, capital, new clients?- looking to buy or sell a…

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Jul 2026 Advised Project Titan in its sale to Pondera Holdings
Sep 2025 Invested in IndiAide
Jul 2025 Invested in Datavations
Jul 2025 Advised Brownstone Constructiom Group in its sale to CSL Consulting LLC

Pinecrest Capital Partners, LLC

16 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Pinecrest Capital Partners is a premier Merchant Bank based in Dallas, TX. We are industry generalists that seek to invest in or acquire businesses with up to $25 million of annual revenue. Our strategy is to partner with existing management teams and help provide the resources and connections needed for further growth and success. We currently have a portfolio of 5 platform companies that we've invested in.We are committed to serving the lower middle market and enjoy the creativity, values, and legacies often associated with companies operating within this space. We view ourselves as…

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Dec 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
Oct 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
Apr 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2020 Invested in Confidential Company

The Symmetrical Group

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Symmetrical provides sophisticated capital solutions to middle market companies located throughout the United States. We excel in merger and acquisition intermediation, corporate development, and alliance building with a focus on analysis, formulation, refinement, and implementation of successful business strategies.Our transactions are usually of a highly personal nature and require absolute confidentiality along with the highest level of business ethics. Symmetrical uses proprietary assessment processes in working with middle market companies to develop and execute customized M&A strategies…

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Oct 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Grosvenor Square Advisors

4 Total Closed Deals

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Grosvenor Square Advisors ("GSA") is a merchant bank focused on serving clients located in North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. We provide debt capital raising, asset sale advisory, and certain restructuring services to a select group of companies, private equity firms, lenders, family offices and federal and provincial government entities globally. Our team of senior professionals and Advisory Board Members average over 20 years of experience with some of the world's leading investment banks, private equity firms, public and private asset management firms and a hedge…

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Feb 2024 Advised Physical Electronics, Inc. (PHI) in its sale to Hard Park Holdings
Dec 2023 Advised International AirParts in its sale to Neuvant Aerospace Corp
Dec 2023 Advised Reckitt Benckiser in its sale to Renaissance Cosmetics Inc
Dec 2023 Advised Great America Cosmetics, Inc. in its sale to Rennaissance Cosmetics, Inc

GrowthBound LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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In addition to traditional financing and M&A advisory and relationship development, GrowthBound makes profitable growth a habit by helping entrepreneurs and investors: * recruit and retain world class leadership. * develop successful business strategies, opportunities, and partnerships * invest or raise necessary financing. * improve marketing and sales * implement scalable organizations, processes and technologies.

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Jul 2014 Assisted PayBack Partners, LLC in securing debt financing from Greensill Capital
Apr 2014 Advised SEAL Innovation, Inc. on an investment from The Launch Place, Triangle Angel Partners, & High Net Worth Individuals

Boulevard & Co.

2 Total Closed Deals

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Boulevard is a boutique, investment banking and private investment firm focused on working with owners, operators, and businesses active in the middle market.In partnering with Boulevard, our clients and portfolio investments gain access to capital, opportunities, networks and transactional resources that have historically been reserved for large companies. Our professional experiences as entrepreneurs, operators, investors and deal professionals enable us to rapidly understand the goals of owners, operators and businesses as well as develop effective strategic plans and efficiently utilize…

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Mar 2017 Advised Guardian Alarm in its sale to Certares LP & Vanwall Holdings LLC
Aug 2015 Advised Dynamic Rehabilitation in its sale to Pure Healthy Back

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Alternative Capital Group

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Different from a fund whom is restricted by predefined investment criteria, we offer solutions to businesses tailor-made to fit their specific situations. Our expertise also enables us to create financial instruments complemented by external capital from our network.When executing on merger and acquisition mandates, we develop strategic and tactical plans essential for the success of those activities, when integrating our unique financing capabilities when needed.

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MBGA Finance

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InterGlobe Capital Inc.

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Interglobe Capital is an investment firm founded by finance and investment professionals. Our offerings include financing facilities for structured investments, merger and acquisition facilitation, and capital provision in both public and private markets. Each of these services has been carefully chosen and created with the specific intention of assisting businesses in achieving and optimizing their financial objectives.Interglobe Capital collaborates with other respectable professional service providers and partners to produce unparalleled synergies. Our partnerships are founded on a high…

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M Capital Group

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M Capital Group provides unique international expertise with local know how and capital investments, primarily in Merchant Banking, Global Advisory, and Asset Management. MCG partners with corporations, entrepreneurs, management teams, governments, institutional investors, and high net worth individuals, across industries and geographies, with specific, targeted expertise. MCG draws upon long established and exclusive senior relationships in the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

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Firms in the Retail Merchant 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.

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.

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 10 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 Merchant Banks 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 Merchant Banks with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 10 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 Merchant Banks directory, you can request information here.

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