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

Roy Street Advisors

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We have been in the M & A sector for over 30 years with experience as investment bankers and as the Managing Director of P-Squared Management Enterprises, a Dalio family office funded lower-middle marked PE firm. At Roy Street Advisors we represent business owners, prospective buyers, and family offices in their quest to exit or acquire businesses with EBITDA of $1.0+ million.

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Victorem Group

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Victorem Group provides strategic advisory in the execution of mergers, sales, acquisitions, joint ventures, spin-offs, divestitures, and other restructurings. Our global M&A experience allows us to provide our clients' transaction opportunities all around the globe. Our network of contacts provides Victorem a competitive advantage over firms outside the region.STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSISVictorem’s extensive experience with global industries allows us to implement the best practices in order to assist our clients in the architecture of their short- and long-term…

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Dark Horse Advisors LLC

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Independent capital markets advisor with specialty in debt advisory and placements of debt. Since 2007 advised on and placed over 30 transactions totaling nearly $900 million, with diversity around industries, commitment size, issue and structure.Specialties: Private Placements, ABL and Cash Flow Lending, Leveraged Buyouts, Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital FormationSecurities-related services provided by Burch & Company, Inc., member FINRA SIPC (www.finra.org www.sipc.org). Dark Horse Advisors LLC and Burch & Company, Inc. are unaffiliated entities. Any third party posts linked to…

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Meridian Capital LLC

93 Total Closed Deals

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Meridian Capital is a Seattle-based investment banking firm focused on providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and recapitalization advisory services to middle-market companies. The firm has an established track record of serving corporate clients in the U.S. and abroad with USD 15 million to USD 200 million in annual revenues. Meridian offers its clients unparalleled cross-border capabilities through its affiliation with Global M&A

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Mar 2018 Advised Jet Blast Deflectors Inc. in its sale to Hanover Partners, Northstar Capital, and Greyrock Capital Group
Feb 2018 Assisted Real Greek, LLC, DBA Ellenos in securing debt financing from SuperG Capital
Feb 2018 Advised Aurora Systems Inc., DBA AD Systems in its sale to Allegion plc
Jan 2018 Advised Smith and Greene Company in its sale to Edward Don and Company, a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners

Western Reserve Partners LLC

77 Total Closed Deals

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Western Reserve Partners LLC provides M&A, capital raising and other financial advisory services to middle market companies across a focused set of industry verticals, including industrial, business services, consumer, healthcare, technology and real estate. Each engagement is tailored to our client's specific objectives and relevant market dynamics. Thoughtful advice, keen market insight and well-crafted transaction processes have resulted in over 80% of our sell-side engagements closing at valuation ranges that meet or exceed expectations.

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Nov 2015 Advised Verisma Systems, Inc. on an investment from NewSpring Capital and Blue Heron Capital
Apr 2015 Advised A.R.E. Accessories in its sale to TA Associates
Jul 2014 Advised Bock & Clark Corporation in its sale to Orchard Holdings Group
Jul 2014 Advised Stoneridge, Inc.Wiring Business Segment in its sale to Motherson Sumi Systems Limited

TM Capital Corp.

75 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1989, TM Capital is the client-first investment banking team advising industry-leading companies across North America and around the world. In everything we do, our professionals share a relentless commitment to engineering extraordinary outcomes with an unmatched standard of client care. Over the last three decades, we have completed more than 450 transactions with a combined value in excess of $30 billion. With offices in Atlanta, Boston and New York, our mission critical capabilities include: complex mergers and acquisitions; debt and equity financings; minority and majority…

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Sep 2023 Advised Delaware Valley Floral Group in its sale to Staple Street Capital
Aug 2023 Advised Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc. in its sale to Tenex Capital Management
Jul 2023 Advised Pinnacle Cranes Holding, LLC in its sale to Atlantic & Southern Equipment
Jul 2023 Advised Hydraulex in its sale to BBB Industries

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Cascadia Capital LLC

58 Total Closed Deals

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We are an independent investment bank founded in 2000, positioned nationally and internationally, and organized into a number of industry practice areas:Business ServicesConsumer & RetailEnergy & Applied TechnologiesFood, Beverage & AgribusinessHealthcareIndustrialsRobotics, Automation & Artificial IntelligenceTechnologyWe work with private and public companies throughout their life cycle – from growth equity financing and later-stage capital raises, including PIPE financings and private debt, to mergers, acquisitions and restructurings. We offer the following investment banking…

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Mar 2022 Advised Psychiatric Centers at San Diego in its sale to Mindpath Health
Feb 2022 Advised Three Bears Alaska on an investment from Westward Partners
Feb 2022 Advised Credence in its sale to Certn
Feb 2022 Advised DentalXchange on an investment from Bregal Sagemount

Greenwich Capital Group

46 Total Closed Deals

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Greenwich Capital Group (“GCG") is a leading middle-market investment bank that advises clients including closely-held and family-owned businesses, private equity firms, and public companies. GCG’s senior bankers have collectively advised on hundreds of transactions and average nearly 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, with most having backgrounds with large U.S. and global firms. GCG is focused on advising clients in key industry verticals throughout the U.S.GCG was founded by entrepreneurially minded investment banking professionals focused on building an organization…

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Aug 2024 Advised Alpha Metalcraft Group in its sale to Industrial Growth Partners
Jul 2024 Advised TopFlite Components in its sale to kSARIA Corporation
Apr 2024 Advised Venshure Test Services in its sale to AB Dynamics plc
Feb 2024 Advised Midwest Glass Fabricators, Inc. in its sale to Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc.

MHT Partners

42 Total Closed Deals

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As owners of our firm, we think like entrepreneurs, bringing unparalleled level of passion and intensity to every transaction.MHT Partners is committed to delivering a higher level of service, combined with exceptional execution, for our clients. We have deep industry knowledge in the sectors we serve and, with offices coast to coast, employ a network of professionals who know the players, the market and how to position, negotiate and close the deal.We advise leaders of niche markets who are selling a company, buying a company or raising capital for growth.MHT Partners serves a variety of…

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Sep 2017 Advised Corporate United in its sale to Omnia Partners
Aug 2017 Advised Sales Benchmark Index on an investment from Alaris Royalty Corp.
Jul 2017 Advised School Improvement Network in its sale to Frontline Education
Jul 2017 Advised Dermatologists of Central States in its sale to Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center, PLC

Berman Capital

37 Total Closed Deals

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Berman Capital is dedicated to helping company owners and shareholders sell their business or raise capital for the highest possible price and the best possible fit for their employees, company, themselves and their families.Our experience proves this out: Since 1971 the principals at Berman Capital have completed over 70 multi-million-dollar merger & acquisition transactions working almost exclusively with private, entrepreneur driven companies. At Berman Capital, we pride ourselves on being a small, boutique FINRA regulated firm:- We focus on assisting mid-market companies (generating an…

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Jun 2015 Advised BAART in its sale to Webster Capital
Nov 2012 Advised Cal Saw Canada in its sale to A Strategic Partner
Feb 2011 Advised Laboratory Sales Limited in its sale to Wheaton Industries
Jun 2010 Advised Arvilla Oilfield Services in its sale to Select Energy Services

Commerce Street Capital, LLC

36 Total Closed Deals

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Commerce Street Capital, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, is a premier investment banking firm serving financial institutions and middle-market companies. We value collaboration with our client partners and enjoy building long term relationships established on a foundation of mutual respect, common goals, and uncommon integrity. Led by veterans of the financial industry, Commerce Street Capital’s practice includes: - Mergers & Acquisitions - Recapitalizations - Private Placement of Debt & Equity - Regulatory Advisory - Valuations & Fairness Opinions - Community Bank Capital Markets Services - SBIC…

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Sep 2015 Advised Schwertner State Bank in its sale to R Bank
Jul 2015 Advised Independent Bank of Texas in its sale to Veritex Community Banks
Jul 2015 Advised Vision Bank in its sale to Texas Bank and Trust
Jul 2015 Advised The Bank of Fayetteville in its sale to Farmers & Merchants Bank

Triangle Capital LLC

33 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 2003 by senior bankers from leading Wall Street firms, Triangle advises and represents middle-market businesses on a confidential basis – and without conflicts of interest – to achieve optimal results for our clients. We have a long track record of success in developing and executing mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions and rendering fairness opinions. We are most often engaged to lead assignments for: - Privately held corporations - Private equity groups and their portfolio companies - Corporations doing divestitures and carve-outsOur professionals have…

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Jul 2023 Advised Agora in its sale to Bombtech Golf
Sep 2021 Advised Optimal Investment Group in its sale to Modani Furniture
Apr 2018 Advised L’Oreal in its sale to Pulp Riot
Nov 2017 Advised Alphabroder in its sale to Primeline

Aurum Capital Connect

13 Total Closed Deals

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Aurum Capital Connect is a Denver- and Dallas-based investment bank and strategic advisory group that specializes in M&A and capital formation for middle market companies. We firmly believe active involvement with our client companies is key to success; we work closely with management teams to develop and execute strategy, open doors to capital, and create meaningful exits.

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Oct 2025 Advised HP EnviroVision on an investment from Confidential Company
Sep 2025 Advised Lion Fencing and Steel Supplies on an investment from Alterna Capital Partners
Jun 2025 Advised Encore Engineering Holdings on an investment from Confidential Company
Sep 2024 Advised Origins Lab in its sale to Montrose Environmental Group

UHY Advisors Corporate Finance, LLC

12 Total Closed Deals

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Our firm's National Transaction Services Group is comprised of seasoned, multi-disciplined professionals that bring a different aspect and perspective to bear in the transaction process, providing a uniquely integrated services approach to client service and product delivery. We do not believe that “one size fits all”; as each transaction is distinct. We offer services tailored for each transaction and seek opportunities for our clients to maximize their return on investment, while minimizing risks.

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Oct 2014 Advised Sur-Flo Plastics & Engineering in its sale to Crowne Group, LLC
Oct 2014 Advised Gentz Aero in its sale to MB Aerospace
Oct 2014 Advised Fluid Automation Inc. in its sale to Graco Inc.
Oct 2014 Advised Marshall E. Campbell Co. in its sale to LaSalle Electric Supply

WoodRock & Co.

11 Total Closed Deals

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WoodRock & Co. offers private investment banking services to emerging growth and middle- market companies. Working as a partner with our clients, we help move companies through the capital markets and complexities of growth. With backgrounds in investment banking, corporate development, venture capital and finance, our team brings a wealth of experience to the table and offers the kind of direct, personal service and long-term attention that large financial advisory firms often cannot provide. Based in Houston, WoodRock has worked with clients in many areas of the country and across…

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Jul 2014 Advised Foxborough Peak Disposal Co., LLC in its sale to TexCom Resources Inc.
Dec 2013 Advised Rebellion Photonics on an investment from Tinicum L.P. and Affiliated Funds
Oct 2013 Advised Radiant Oil & Gas on an investment from Senior Debt Provider
Jul 2013 Advised Rock River Resources on an investment from Bridgehouse Capital

Osprey Capital Partners

11 Total Closed Deals

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OUR STORYOsprey Capital Partners is a leading Mid-Market Investment Bank. Operating since 1998, we have consistently provided Canadian companies and their stakeholders with best in class M&A and Financial Advisory services. With thousands of capital sources and strategic relationships, and a proven proprietary process, we work to provide our clients with the best possible outcome, whether they Sell a Business, Buy a Business, or Finance a Business.Welcome to Osprey Capital.OUR SERVICESOur success in servicing our clients’ M&A, financing and strategic requirements is a…

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Sep 2024 Advised Comsense in its sale to Advantive
Sep 2023 Advised A.O. Wilson in its sale to Massey Capital
Mar 2023 Assisted Ciscom Corp in securing debt financing from HSBC
Nov 2022 Advised Tayco in its sale to BRC Group of Companies

SSG Capital Advisors, LLC

11 Total Closed Deals

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SSG Capital Advisors is an independent boutique investment bank that assists middle-market companies and their stakeholders. We provide our clients with comprehensive investment banking services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private placements, financial restructurings, valuations, litigation and strategic advisory. SSG has a proven track record of closing over 350 transactions in North America and Europe and is a leader in the industry.

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Mar 2024 Advised Renters Warehouse in its sale to GA Technologies
Jan 2024 Advised Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in its sale to Anonymous Company
Jan 2024 Advised Christmas by Krebs Corporation in its sale to The Gerson Companies
Nov 2023 Advised EFS Parlin Holdings, LLC in its sale to TigerGenCo

Pallas Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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Pallas Partners is a boutique advisory firm focused on M&A Advisory, Strategic Advisory, and Capital Advisory for lower middle-market, privately held companies. Founded in 2007 with offices in Louisville, KY, and Nashville, TN, our senior team has experience leading companies through growth, transition, and exit.We serve:Founders and family-owned businesses seeking to maximize exit valuePrivate equity and family offices looking to divest, expand, or enhance portfolio performanceStrategic buyers and institutional investors pursuing targeted acquisition…

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Sep 2024 Advised Huncilman Sheet Metal Fabrication in its sale to NIX
Apr 2020 Advised Oliva Torras in its sale to Bracket Systems, Inc
Dec 2018 Advised Kentuckiana Allergy in its sale to Family Allergy & Asthma
May 2017 Advised Malone Workforce Solutions in its sale to Allstaff

TrueNorth Capital Partners, LLC

10 Total Closed Deals

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TrueNorth was founded with a clear sense of purpose and direction: provide exceptional, unfiltered and unbiased merger and acquisition and restructuring advice to middle market companies. Our firm understands those issues unique to this market and works within a structure that guarantees senior level execution. The TrueNorth team has the integrity and foresight to forego short term gain in favor of creating lasting relationships borne of trust. The founding members of TrueNorth have built their careers and reputations serving this market and understanding its intricacies. They have evidenced…

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Aug 2023 Advised Alaniz and Sons in its sale to Private Equity Capital
Aug 2023 Advised Bicron Electronics Company in its sale to iNRCORE, LLC
Aug 2023 Advised Cap Street in its sale to American Packing and Gasket
Aug 2023 Advised Analytic Stress in its sale to Capstreet

Genesis Capital, LLC

10 Total Closed Deals

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Genesis Capital is an independent investment and merchant banking firm dedicated to working with family-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses, public corporations, and institutional investors to achieve their most important strategic initiatives."Focus on Need vs. Size"Our mission is to best serve clients through our "Focus on Need vs. Size". Genesis Capital has worked with clients in excess of $30 billion to under $25 million of enterprise value and has completed transactions ranging from over $1 billion to under $10 million. Our clients include leading public corporations, private…

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Dec 2022 Advised Rusty Taco in its sale to Gala Capital Partners
Sep 2022 Advised Kwalu in its sale to Dunes Point Capital, LLC
Sep 2022 Advised Network Controls in its sale to Abacus Investments
Jun 2022 Advised Construction Implements Depot in its sale to LFM Capital

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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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