Top Specialized Finance Investment Banks with Recent Private M&A Activity

159

Active Firms

185

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$29M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$5M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 13%

Florida 12%

New Jersey 6%

New York 6%

Massachusetts 5%

Key Attributes

Best For: Complex Transactions | Typical Fee: Retainer & Success fee | Coverage: Dedicated, Sector-Focused Deal Teams

Sparring Partners Capital

10 Total Closed Deals

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Sparring Partners Capital is an investment bank providing Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory and Capital Raising Services to technology-enabled companies and private equity firms. Headquartered in New York City, Sparring Partners maintains relationships globally to service its international client base. The firm works with a select number of clients to ensure a high level of service with all clients receiving senior-level attention and priority. Sparring Partners was founded in 2001 by Warren H. Spar after a successful career as a Partner at Lehman Brothers and a Managing Director at Deutsche…

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Sep 2012 Advised edge IPK Limited in its sale to Temenos Group AG
Apr 2012 Advised Xceligent on an investment from DMG Information
Dec 2011 Advised Profitline in its sale to Tangoe
Dec 2010 Advised EPFR Global in its sale to Informa

FCL Capital Partners

6 Total Closed Deals

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FCL Capital Partners is a nationally focused investment banking firm serving private companies seeking to sell their business, acquire another company, or secure additional capital for growth, buyout, restructuring, and recapitalization. Our principals have extensive Investment Banking and Restructuring experience at bulge-bracket investment banks and hedge funds advising public and private companies in various industries including consumer & retail, business services, transportation & logistics, and manufacturing. FCL's founder, Rafael De Paoli, has been a trusted…

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Nov 2024 Advised Stonemark Construction Management in its sale to Mark G. Anderson Consultants, Inc.
Sep 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
Jan 2024 Advised A&B Tropical Produce in its sale to Confidential Company
Oct 2023 Advised PA China Farm in its sale to GrubMarket

The Chicago Corporation

6 Total Closed Deals

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The Chicago Corporation is an independent Chicago-based investment banking firm focused on providing middle-market companies with a range of financial and corporate advisory services including merger and acquisitions, institutional debt and equity capital raising, and financial restructuring. The Chicago Corporation leverages the broad experience of its team to evaluate and implement financial strategies designed to maximize the value of a client's business. The firm is committed to a "client-first" approach, which ensures that its professionals work together to find the best market-based…

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Jul 2017 Advised Benefit Administrative Systems, LLC in its sale to HealthComp Holdings
Feb 2016 Advised Holton Food Products Company in its sale to Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc
Jun 2015 Advised Bridgeview Bancorp, Inc. on an investment from Various Investors
May 2014 Advised Go Packaging, LLC in its sale to Welch Packaging Group

Salomon Whitney LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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Our investment banking products are tailored to various client needs. Developing a thorough understanding of our client’s specific goals and evaluating the market dynamics of various industry sectors, we strive to provide unbiased finance solutions.Our ability to analyze all aspects of our client companies and assess the feasibility of all corporate finance options, allows us to recommend a solution tailored specifically for our clients. Building strong relationships with major institutional, strategic and corporate investors are powerful resources used to implement our corporate…

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Jan 2019 Invested in LYFT
Jan 2019 Invested in Palantir Usa Inc.
Jan 2019 Invested in Airbnb
Jan 2019 Invested in Pinterest

Xnergy Financial

4 Total Closed Deals

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Xnergy Financial, Member FINRA/ SIPC, is an international investment banking firm providing debt and equity and merger and acquisition services to emerging growth and middle market companies. Our extensive expertise in a broad range of industries enables us to deliver prompt, creative finance solutions to our clients regardless of complexity. Our sector specific team of professionals continuously tailors the finance solutions we provide to respond to the changing opportunities of our clients. Our services include debt and equity corporate finance, merger, acquisition, and disposition…

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Dec 2013 Advised Interpreters Unlimited on an investment from Bank of Southern California
Dec 2013 Advised Interpreters Unlimited on an investment from Bank of Southern California
Nov 2013 Advised EMX on an investment from Peterson Partners
Aug 2013 Advised Middlefork Development in its sale to MaxGo

RHK Capital

4 Total Closed Deals

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The Investment Banking Group at Trust Advisory Group offers a wealth of Wall Street experience through our seasoned professionals to the underserved small cap company sector and start-up companies as well. We have successfully funded both public and private companies. We offer equity and debt financing to help further the growth of companies that are often overlooked by the larger investment banking firms. Structured finance vehicles have also been used to achieve the needs of larger companies, while creating specific advantages that enhance their balance sheets.

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Jul 2014 Advised HII Technologies, Inc. on an investment from Source Capital Group
Jul 2014 Advised Sequoia Healthcare Managment, LLC on an investment from Source Capital Group - Credit Suisse
Oct 2013 Advised ALLCARE Medical on an investment from Various
Jan 2013 Advised Buccaneer Energy on an investment from Various

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Adaptive Capital Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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Adaptive Capital Partners is a boutique investment bank advising privately held businesses on sell-side M&A, capital raises, and strategic transactions. The firm was founded to address the need for more personalized, strategic advisory services within the middle market. Built on a commitment to integrity, excellence, and long-term partnership, the firm has quickly developed a reputation as a trusted advisor focused on delivering optimal outcomes for its clients. Our deep expertise and experience form the foundation for the comprehensive strategic services we provide today. Visit…

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Mar 2026 Advised CFO Hub, LLC in its sale to Carr, Riggs & Ingram
Jun 2025 Advised Kinco in its sale to Mechanix Wear
Jan 2025 Advised enTrust Wealth Advisors in its sale to AlphaCore Wealth Advisory

M&S Fairway Capital Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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At M&S Fairway Capital Partners we provide business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs proven and effective corporate financial advice, transaction management and capital raising capabilities dedicated to building shareholder value. Our typical clients have annual sales ranging from $10 million to $100 million and need assistance in accessing private debt and equity capital markets for internal growth or the acquisition of another business. Capital is sourced from a wide range of U.S. and foreign institutional sources. The principals of the firm focus on raising capital for individual client…

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Mar 2015 Advised Sale of Real Estate Management Company on an investment from Industry Buyer
Sep 2014 Advised Subsea Engineering and Manufacturing Company on an investment from Private Equity Fund
Aug 2014 Advised Oil Services Company on an investment from Family Office

RA Capital Advisors

2 Total Closed Deals

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RA Capital Advisors is a leading private investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private financings, shareholder matters, restructurings and crisis situations for clients ranging from middle market companies to the Fortune 500. Founded in 1988, the firm has served as financial advisor on some of the most significant and complex transactions in U.S. corporate history. RA Capital Advisors is a private investment bank. TRUSTED ADVISORS Since inception, RA Capital Advisors has consummated transactions on behalf of our advisory clients with an aggregate value in excess of $60…

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Aug 2011 Advised Mosaic, Inc. in its sale to Linquest Corporation
Aug 2011 Advised Gerber Scientific in its sale to Vector Capital for $283,000,000

Narrow Gate Funding, LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Army Veteran and pharma consulting background, I regularly encountered businesses seeking debt or equity for expansion. Recognizing the constant and ongoing need middle market companies and high net worth individuals had, my wife and I started Narrow Gate Funding. We now orchestrate debt and/or equity funding for businesses and high net worth individuals through our network of Family Offices, Private Equity, VC and Private Banking firms through investments that satisfy their funding criteria or investment niche(s). Company types span Early Stage, disruptive start ups to established middle…

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Jul 2018 Advised Oil Company on an investment from Private Party
Jun 2018 Advised Not Disclosed at This Time on an investment from Private Party

Corporate Capital Group, Inc.

2 Total Closed Deals

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Corporate Capital Group, Inc. was established in 1987 with offices in New York, Sydney (Australia) and Auckland (New Zealand), and is focused on middle market M&A and capital raisings. Typical transaction size is $10M to $100M and the Partners bring expertise in Resources, Healthcare, and Technology.

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Nov 2011 Advised KCP, Inc. in its sale to Ambre Energy Limited
Dec 2010 Advised Baja Acqua Farms in its sale to Umami Sustainable Seafood, Inc.

4Front Capital Partners

2 Total Closed Deals

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4Front Capital Partners is a boutique investment & merchant bank that focuses on raising capital for midsize Canadian and U.S companies. We screen deals for quality and help real capital meet real investment return opportunities. General StatsAmount raised in past 24 months: $200MMNumber of raises: 5Average size of raises: $40MM Total number of investments: 7

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Sep 2017 Advised MJardin Holding Corp. on an investment from -
Jan 2017 Assisted - in securing debt financing from -

Paulson Investment Company

1 Total Closed Deal

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Paulson Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PLCC) is the parent company to Paulson Investment Company, Inc., the Northwest's largest independent brokerage firm and a national leader in public offerings of small and emerging growth companies, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. For nearly 40 years, our clients and staff have invested in, and benefited from, the synergy of success. Please Note: Paulson Investment Company, Inc. is in no way affiliated with the New York based hedge fund Paulson Co., nor its founder and president, John Alfred Paulson. Paulson Investment Company, Inc., a full service…

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Jul 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

SafeWater Capital, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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SafeWater Capital, LLC (”SWC”) is a middle-market, special situations advisory firm that offers the entire spectrum of special situations, corporate finance, turnaround and restructuring services to privately-held companies.The SWC team has been carefully drafted from a wide variety of specialty backgrounds, including: investment banking, commercial banking, big four accounting, consulting, and the legal profession. Our professionals have experience in practically every aspect of middle market problem solving, including: Capital Raising, M&A, Financial Restructuring,…

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Sep 2022 Advised GirtonLLL Transport in its sale to TFI International

Capstone Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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Capstone Partners is one of the largest independently owned investment banking firms in the United States. For over 20 years, the firm has been a trusted advisor to leading middle market companies, offering a fully integrated range of expert investment banking and financial advisory services uniquely tailored to help owners, investors, and creditors though each stage of the company's lifecycle. Capstone's services include M&A advisory, debt and equity placement, corporate restructuring, special situations, valuation and fairness opinions and financial advisory services. Headquartered in…

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Sep 2012 Advised undisclosed in its sale to undisclosed

Vaupen Financial Advisors, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Vaupen Financial Advisors, LLC is a boutique investment banking & advisory firm headquartered in Miami, Florida. We provide corporate finance and advisory services to lower middle-market clients in the United States and Latin America. Our typical client is a private company seeking a capital or advisory transaction of a minimum of $5 million, up to $75 Million. Services include raising Capital; Structured financings; Sell – side Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory services; as well as Debt Restructuring, & Loan Workout Advisory services and execution. We have…

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Dec 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Spektrum Capital Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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§ We are a U.S. based boutique Investment Bank with a global reach, that specializes in providing tailored financial solutions to North America and Asia-Pacific based organizations§ We raise money for mid-market firms from the most high-quality class of investors/lenders and we will partner with your firm to find the best capital structure that delivers the most beneficial value for you§ We think "outside the box" and have an innovative vision to aid in building long-term value for our clients§ We work with you to outline your long-term financial strategy and break it down into…

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Sep 2025 Advised Ethnic Foods Wholesaler in its sale to Confidential Company

Regent Financial

1 Total Closed Deal

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We are a client-focused boutique investment bank. With a management team of 16 Managing Directors, 250+ years of combined experience, and $2.8B+ of successfully completed transactions, our mission is to add value to client businesses via a suite of bespoke financial services to support accelerated growth. These include corporate finance analysis, enterprise valuation, structured finance, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) advisory, post-merger integration support, debt/equity capital raise, external financial audit, project rating, credit analysis, risk management advisory, leveraged buyout…

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Mar 2022 Assisted Deshbandhu Group in securing debt financing from N/A

Corporate Advisory Solutions, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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ABOUT CORPORATE ADVISORY SOLUTIONSCorporate Advisory Solutions, LLC (CAS) has more than 40 years of combined experience providing independent investment and merchant banking services to the Tech-Enabled Outsourced Business Services (OBS) sector. Our deal team has completed over 125 transactions and generated $2B+ in deal value. We provide mergers and acquisition (M&A) advisory (sell-side and buy-side representation), market research, fair market valuations/fairness opinions, capital raising and business plan development/implementation services. For more information about CAS, please visit…

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Feb 2017 Advised SRA Associates in its sale to GlobalIT DebtCo

Schwendel-Van Deusen

1 Total Closed Deal

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Our investment banking services are crafted to empower businesses and investors to achieve their financial aspirations. We offer an array of financial services, including capital sourcing, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, and other intricate financial transactions. Our team of seasoned professionals possesses a profound comprehension of the global financial markets and collaborates closely with clients to devise bespoke solutions that cater to their unique needs. Whether you're a burgeoning start-up seeking to raise capital or a well-established corporation aiming to…

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Apr 2026 Advised EpiVax in its sale to SV Health Investors

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Firms in the Specialized Finance Investment 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.

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Specialized Finance Investment Banks is $3M-$29M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$5M. 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 Financial Services 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 159 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Financial Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Specialized Finance Investment Banks directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Financial Services, 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 Investment Banks with experience in Financial Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 159 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 Specialized Finance Investment Banks directory, you can request information here.

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