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FirePower Capital

61 Total Closed Deals

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Our M&A professionals have directly executed on more than 100 deals since 2013. We advise private, owner-operated Canadian companies on their major transactional activity: mergers & acquisitions (sell- and buy-side) and growth. Our work spans most industries except for resource extraction, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.Thoughtful advice, keen market insight, bespoke but technology-driven transaction processes and a quickly-expanding network have led to our deals getting over the finish line with significantly more certainty and creativity than our competitors can point to.In…

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• Feb 2026 Advised IAM Concepts in its sale to Accenture
• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2024 Advised Addmore Group in its sale to Danilee Capital
• Jul 2024 Advised HM Pipe in its sale to Core and Main

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

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

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

Great Plains Capital Partners, LLC

40 Total Closed Deals

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GPCP is a Merger & Acquisition advisory firm founded to provide the highest level of performance and success for clients while using honesty and integrity throughout each relationship. The Management Team of GPCP brings over 30 years of successful transactional and business advisory experience to each client engagement.Whether you are looking to sell your business, buy a business, create a succession/exit plan to maximize the value of your business or need financing to grow your business, we can help you. We side with the philosophy to always do the right thing in any circumstance, as we…

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• Aug 2026 Assisted Raptor Manufacturing in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• May 2026 Advised Polymeric in its sale to Nocopi Technologies
• May 2026 Advised Texas-based Valve Manufacturer in its sale to Strategic Buyer
• Nov 2025 Advised Distinctive Quality Painting in its sale to Paint Innovators

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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

Aberdeen Advisors, Inc.

27 Total Closed Deals

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Aberdeen Advisors is a lower mid-market merger and acquisition firm. Aberdeen focuses on selling companies in the Southeast United States generating around $ 5 million to $ 100 million in annual revenues. At Aberdeen Advisors, our advisors have personally owner or operated a business that have gone through the sales process. That means we have first-hand knowledge of the process and understand the complexities of navigating the sale.

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• May 2026 Advised Quick Pak, Inc. in its sale to Veritiv Operating Company
• Apr 2026 Advised Sun Country Cleaners in its sale to Volk Holdings LLC
• Feb 2026 Advised Service Painting Corporation in its sale to The Valcourt Group
• Sep 2025 Advised Power Designers Sibex in its sale to Ampure Charging Systems

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.

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

Liberty Ridge Advisors

23 Total Closed Deals

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Liberty Ridge is the most difficult and treacherous trek on the Pacific Northwest’s iconic Mt. Rainier. As founders, with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, we consider Liberty Ridge the perfect metaphor to represent the challenging yet rewarding endeavors that a merger or acquisition can be for business owners.The final summit, for any private business owner, is to achieve hard earned liquidity and successfully exit the business on one’s own terms. Even the most experienced climbers understand that it’s a team effort and would never dare to summit Liberty Ridge without the aid of an…

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• Jul 2024 Advised Universal Refrigeration in its sale to CoolSys
• Mar 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Willamette Graystone in its sale to Quikrete
• Aug 2023 Advised Norfil in its sale to Muir Beach Capital LLC

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

Corporate Finance Associates - San Antonio/Austin

20 Total Closed Deals

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Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an independent international investment banking firm serving middle-market businesses. For over 70 years CFAW has been advocating on behalf of business owners who are restructuring a company, either through divestiture, merger, acquisition, or recapitalization. Combining the knowledge and leverage of a larger bank with the customer-focused detail of a boutique firm, from inception to completion, our senior principals provide hands-on expertise to clients buying, selling, or recapitalizing a business. The San Antonio/Austin branch was opened in…

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• Mar 2025 Advised Quality Fence & Welding in its sale to Texas Research & Technology Foundation
• Jul 2024 Advised James Forwarding Company in its sale to Spectrum Relocation Group
• Jun 2024 Advised Albert Container Concepts, L.L.C. in its sale to Spectrum Relocation Group
• Oct 2023 Advised Andrews Van Lines, Inc. in its sale to Spectrum Relocation Group

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.

Leith Mergers & Acquisitions Limited

17 Total Closed Deals

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Leith Mergers & Acquisitions Limited work with company owners who are looking to sell and buyers who are looking to acquire SME's with turnovers between £2m and £50m based in the UK. We work with a small number of corporate clients which enables us to provide an intense and personal service.

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• Jan 2017 Advised Mercury Holdings (London) Limited in its sale to Hayley Group Limited
• Aug 2016 Advised Deans Blinds Limited in its sale to Riverside Works Limited (Morco Blinds)
• Jul 2016 Advised The Millers Grinding & Tinning Company Limited in its sale to Private Investor
• Feb 2016 Advised Union Four Electronics Limited in its sale to OSI Systems Inc.

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

William Martin and Company, Inc.

17 Total Closed Deals

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We help the owners of privately held corporations in the selling process. Our over fifty years of combined experience in the Midwest Mergers and Acquisitions market gives both buyer and seller the confidence of knowing the transaction will be handled professionally.

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• Jul 2025 Advised DuPage Precision Products in its sale to Quad Innovations
• Apr 2025 Advised Fire Safety Company in its sale to Cintas
• Oct 2023 Advised ROW Inc in its sale to Carco prp
• Aug 2023 Advised Frank's Employment, Inc. in its sale to Peloton Inc.

Concord Ventures

17 Total Closed Deals

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Concord Ventures is a boutique investment banking firm representing business sellers in the $3,000,000-$500,000,000 value range in manufacturing, service, distribution, retail, and technology. We are headquartered near Seattle, in Bellevue, WA. Concord Ventures also provides financing services for acquisitions and recapitalizations and offers business valuation services.

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• Jul 2018 Advised Peltram Plumbing on an investment from Crescendo Capital Partners
• Jun 2012 Advised K&K Industries, Inc. in its sale to Private Buyer
• Nov 2010 Advised Unitime Imports in its sale to Private Investor
• May 2010 Advised Allied Technical Services, Inc. in its sale to Management