Top Specialty Stores Investment Banks with Recent Private M&A Activity

145

Active Firms

195

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$31M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 14%

Florida 8%

Ontario 8%

New Jersey 6%

New York 6%

Key Attributes

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

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

Gideon Liberty & Co.

1 Total Closed Deal

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Unlike traditional brokers, the firm prioritizes strategic buyer alignment over volume-driven processes. Gideon Liberty develops comprehensive valuation narratives that showcase growth trajectory, competitive positioning, and long-term value drivers — enabling owners to attract premium offers.The firm is distinguished by its transparency and confidentiality standards, providing owners with clear visibility into buyer outreach, inquiry engagement, and executed NDAs before any sensitive information is disclosed.

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Apr 2026 Advised Industrial Company in its sale to Strategic buyer

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

GVC Financial Services, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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GVC Advisory Services Ltd (GVC) assists its clients by providing a thorough, independent evaluation and analysis of current operations, operating results, strategic planning, and the development of effective growth strategies. Our services are designed to provide improvements in cash flows, liquidity, and return on capital. Our mission statement is to maximize our clients' operational efficiencies and, in many cases, to prepare them for funding from the capital markets.GVC is composed of two principals and two executives possessing over 40 years of relevant business, advisory and investment…

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Sep 2014 Advised Manufactruing Company in its sale to Private Equity Firm

Jahani & Associates

1 Total Closed Deal

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Jahani and Associates (J&A) is a privately held investment bank headquartered in New York City. J&A specializes in the intangible assets of the healthcare and technology verticals. The firm provides capital advisory, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, and management consulting services to clients all over the globe.

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Nov 2020 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Incognito Ventures

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Venture Advisory + FundingWe are experienced entrepreneurs, storytellers, and investors who understand all aspects of starting, growing and executing a vision. We primarily engage with opportunities in the media, entertainment, and technology sector.AdvisoryWe help emerging entrepreneurs driving great opportunities to raise money, so they can operate from a place of abundance. We help entrepreneurs craft a compelling story that highlights the true value of their opportunities. We identify and match the right investment partners from our global network of investors so that the…

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Dunn Rush & Co., LLC

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Dunn Rush & Co. was founded in 2009 to provide high quality mergers and acquisition advisory services to middle market companies valued between $20 million and $200 million. The Firm specializes in working with the owners of private companies who are looking to sell their business.Dunn Rush & Co. has significant expertise in the following industry sectors: Business Services; Consumer & Healthy Living; Defense & Security; Healthcare & Life Sciences; Industrial & Manufacturing; and Technology & Media. The Firm is a registered Broker-Dealer and is headquartered at 225 Franklin Street, Boston MA…

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Destined

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We are a partnership of former business owners and operating executives. Our founders developed the Destined service offering after 20 years of experience building their own companies. We have a deep understanding of how middle market businesses operate. The goal in creating Destined was to combine extensive transaction experience with an analytical and quantitative framework in order to transfer our knowledge to business owners. Our unique service offering blends the organizational transformation elements of consulting with the strategic elements of finance. Our team is focused on the…

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Fairmount Partners LLC

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Fairmount Partners is one of the largest independent investment banking firms in the Mid-Atlantic region, focused exclusively on middle-market and emerging growth companies. We provide a range of investment banking and capital advisory services, including merger and acquisition advisory, private debt and equity placements, fairness opinions, valuations, and strategic advisory. The firm focuses its activities on companies in the Healthcare, Industrial & Consumer, IT & Business Services, and Technology industries. Our team has closed hundreds of mergers and acquisitions and capital formation…

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Threadstone Advisors

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Threadstone Advisors is a boutique investment bank focused exclusively on the Consumer & Retail sectors, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles

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Crosbie & Company Inc.

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Crosbie is an independent, employee owned Canadian investment banking firm that provides a wide array of financial advisory services to private and public companies, their boards, shareholders and other key stakeholders.With a reputation and expertise built through advising on hundreds of successful M&A, financing and restructuring transactions over 25 years, we are able to mobilize quickly to provide advice and complete transactions that add significant value for our clients.Areas of expertise include advising on the sale of companies, mergers and acquisitions, providing valuations and…

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CSG Partners

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Recognized as the nation’s leading leveraged ESOP practice, CSG Partners has completed hundreds of transactions for middle market companies, ranging in enterprise value from $10 million to nearly $2 billion.Founded in 2000 by Larry Kaplan, CSG is headquartered in New York and has additional offices in San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Louisville.

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Tobin & Company Investment Banking Group

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Tobin & Company Investment Banking Group provides a range of investment banking services tailored to the needs of lower-middle market businesses and their executives.Our firm provides a range of investment banking services tailored to the needs of middle market businesses, their investors and their executives. Tobin & Company is dedicated to providing successful solutions in each of its engagements. We are able to effectively assess market conditions and impart our knowledge of strategy, innovative business models, and technology to maximize our clients' return.The Tobin & Company team holds…

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Corporate Finance Associates - Lexington

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Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an international mergers and acquisition (M&A) firm that has completed over 3500 transactions since 1956. CFAW is one of North America's most well respected investment banking firms serving middle-market companies with sales between $10MM and $250MM.Our goal is to provide world-class investment banking services to business owners in our dynamic and diverse region. The Lexington office combines extensive knowledge and experience with innovation and creativity to lead clients through a successful transaction. The keys to CFAW's success are…

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MSC-BD, LLC a division of Madison Street Capital

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MSC-BD, LLC is a division of Madison Street Capital, an investment banking firm providing corporate financial advisory services, mergers and acquisitions expertise, valuation services and financial opinions to publicly and privately held businesses through our offices in North America, Asia and Africa.

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ONEtoONE Corporate Finance

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Independent and expert advice on Corporate Finance ServicesOur global infrastructure, investment banking expertise, and best-in-class technology makes ONEtoONE the best adviser for any middle-market M&A transaction

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Warson Capital Partners

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Warson Capital Partners is a St. Louis-based investment banking firm serving emerging growth companies and middle market companies nationwide. For more than 20 years, we have provided highly customized financial advisory services to these markets including:Capital Sourcing – equity and debt financingBridge Loan FinancingMergers & Acquisitions – sell-side and buy-side transactionsOther Financial Advisory Services including business strategy and planning, business valuations, due diligence, recaps, and distressed and work-out situations.We represent clients in first- and second-round…

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Davos Partners LLC

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Davos Partners is a boutique investment bank headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We specialize in the discrete negotiation and management of transactions involving the sale or purchase of a private business enterprise. We work diligently to partner with entrepreneurs, ambitious business owners, and management teams to provide capital to grow existing lines, acquire new ones, buy-out existing owners and explore new frontiers.

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Corporate Finance Associates - San Francisco

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Corporate Finance Associates (CFA) is one of North America's oldest and most prominent investment banking firms serving middle-market companies. In its over 60 year history, CFA has recorded thousands of successful transactions by working diligently on the client’s behalf. Our global footprint and network of over 50 experienced professionals make CFA uniquely qualified to help you realize your business goals.Our mission is to provide services that give your company an edge in the M & A market place. The CFA team has the investment banking track record and exceptional…

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IG Private Company Advisory

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IG Private Company Advisory services encompass corporate finance (institutional private placements of debt and equity) and mergers and acquisitions advice. These investment banking services cater to middle-market firms with revenues ranging from $20 million to $1 billion.IG Private Company Adviosry is a part of IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million…

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Firms in the Specialty Stores 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 Specialty Stores Investment Banks is $3M-$31M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$4M. 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 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 145 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 Specialty Stores Investment 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 Investment Banks with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 145 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 Specialty Stores Investment Banks directory, you can request information here.

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