Top Trading Companies & Distributors M&A Advisory Firms with Recent Private M&A Activity

459

Active Firms

961

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$14M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 11%

Florida 10%

Texas 10%

New York 4%

Pennsylvania 4%

Key Attributes

Best For: Owner-Led Companies | Typical Fee: Retainer & Success fee | Coverage: Sector Expertise With Hands-On Execution

Palisade Credit

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Palisade Credit Advisors is a Chicago-based boutique advisory firm focused on debt capital and M&A advisory for small and medium-sized businesses. We help clients raise capital, execute transactions, and evaluate strategic opportunities with a disciplined, market-driven approach.We work with owner-operators, family-owned businesses, and private equity sponsors on financings, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and strategic alternatives—delivering tailored solutions that unlock value and position businesses for long-term success.With a foundation in credit and transaction execution, we…

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Vanla Group

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Vanla Group is a business consulting company that seeks to find, acquire and grow businesses without compromising the personal values of the CEO.

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Pi Capital

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Pi Capital is a global advisory firm with offices in the US and Asia.Our mission is to be the investment bankers clients turn to for transactions that facilitate their visions.The Pi Capital team has robust experience in providing advisory services related to raising capital in the private markets. The team has longstanding relationships with a wide variety of institutional investors that invest across the capital structure. They include leading global credit funds, banks, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, pensions, insurance companies and family offices. Pi Capital can…

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Nokomis Advisory Services

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Our sweet spot is to focus on representing companies with values in the upper end of the SBA loan range and slightly above. The 80-20 rule says client EBITDA will be about $600,000 to $2 million. We are industry agnostic and prefer companies where we can target buyers. Our combined 30 years of experience gives us a high level of knowledge of getting deals done, buy-sell banking policies, and we have access to numerous non-private equity investors to help buyers of deals in this size range.

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Levantine & Co.

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Levantine & Co. provides independent and integrated financial advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises looking to grow or restructure their businesses. This is achieved by leveraging our significant international capital markets experience gained in Africa, Europe, Middle East and the USA.Our mission is to bring value to our clients' businesses by advising on the most profitable way to structure their financing requirements. The Levantine & Co. team works on innovative, flexible and attractive facilities to optimise your funding requirements.CORPORATE FINANCERaising Capital: …

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Structured Partners

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Structured Partners is a specialist M&A advisory firm serving owners, operators, and investors in the building products and services sector.Our team has operated on all sides of the table as private equity principals, C-suite executives, and senior investment bankers giving us an uncommon understanding of how deals are underwritten, negotiated, and closed. This perspective allows us to design processes that withstand diligence, attract the right buyers, and maximize value.Our Practice AreasSell-Side M&A — We lead confidential, highly competitive exit processes for founder- and…

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Blackcastle Partners

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Blackcastle is an M&A advisory firm serving owners of engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firms across the United States and Canada. We work exclusively in the AEC sector and represent privately held firms with revenues between $2 million and $100 million. Blackcastle was founded by Jack Simonian.Our practice covers three core verticals:Engineering — civil, structural, geotechnical, MEP, transportation and infrastructure, water and wastewater, land development, energy and utilities, and geomatics and land surveying firms.Architecture — architecture and interior…

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ValueScope, Inc.

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ValueScope is a leader in Measuring, Defending, and Creating value. Our deep expertise in the application of financial and econometric analysis to value measurement and shareholder value creation sets us apart. ValueScope services include financial valuations and business appraisal, expert witness testimony and litigation support including economic damages calculations, strategic analysis and planning, econometric analysis, transaction advisory, and estate planning.

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HarloKyn

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HarloKyn provides advisory services and capital for seed-stage to lower middle market companies. To define strategic alternatives and execute a path to enhanced value, we have a geographic focus based in Texas and surrounding states and seek to partner with managers, founders, and other shareholders.

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KCA Capital

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Founded in 2001, KCA Capital is a boutique investment banking firm based in Atlanta. We help clients grow their businesses through acquisition search projects and financial / strategic advisory assignments. Nearly all projects to date have been referral-based.

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Velaris Capital

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VELARIS CAPITAL is an independent advisory boutique providing strategic and financial guidance to corporate and financial clients.We specialize in the Food & Agriculture, Clean Technology, and Energy Transition sectors. These industries are complex, shaped by evolving market demands, supply chain challenges, and sustainability imperatives. Our deep sector knowledge and real-time insights enable us to deliver differentiated, actionable advice that gives our clients a lasting competitive edge.

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NeXtward Advisors

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NeXtward Advisors is a Nashville, TN based exit strategy partner. We guide business owners to exit with a defined process and common goal of successfully selling their business. Our team has vast experience in all stages of starting, running and exiting a business and surround ourselves with experts and advisors to help maximize the selling experience for our clients. Onward, Upward, NeXtward. What's your Next?

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Copper Dean

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Copper Dean is advisory firm focused on improving and growing lower middle market companies. Made up of former business operators, CEOs, investors and consultants, Copper Dean is committed to supporting owners, management teams, employees and investors reach their objectives.

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WhiteRock Capital Partners Inc.

111 Total Closed Deals

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We provide financial advisory and capital raising services to our clients and invest our own capital in selective situations. WhiteRock Capital Partners have an average of twenty-five years of experience in a broad array of industries providing nearly every investment banking product and service to their clients. WhiteRock Capital Partners have been directly involved in transactions which aggregate over $100 billion in value. The hallmarks of our business are the high levels of senior attention we pay to every assignment and the thoughtfulness and creativity we bring to our clients. Our…

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Jul 2015 Advised Abitibi Bowater on an investment from Confidential
Jun 2015 Assisted Advanced Lighting Technologies in securing debt financing from Confidential
Jun 2015 Assisted Allegheny Health, Education & Research Foundation in securing debt financing from Confidential
May 2015 Advised Alliance Entertainment Corporation on an investment from Confidential

GaP Transaction Advisors

28 Total Closed Deals

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GaP Transaction Advisors is a boutique Houston-based business advisory firm serving lower middle-market and middle-market business owners from coast to coast through representation for Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), business valuation, and value-growth services such as Advisory Boards, Executive Coaching, and Consulting.Bret Pardue established GaP to provide owners of businesses generally enjoying annual revenue of $5-$100 million with the quality of M&A representation and value-enhancement services previously only available to upper-middle and large businesses. GaP brings highly…

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May 2024 Advised Roth Hydraulics NA in its sale to SFP Hydraulics
May 2024 Advised Southwest Glass in its sale to Arrow Mirror and Glass
Apr 2024 Advised Lake Livingston Overhead Doors in its sale to Confidential Company
Mar 2024 Advised EcoWater Industries “dba EcoWerks” in its sale to The Amlon Group

Lingate Financial Group

21 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1945, Lingate Financial Group is a leading provider of lower middle market merger and acquisition advisory services, representing both buyers and sellers of businesses. Lingate helps business owners successfully complete business sales, family transitions, mergers, acquisitions, and recapitalizations. Lingate specializes in representing privately held businesses or business units with annual revenues of $5 million to $50 million. We have broad industry expertise - manufacturing, distribution, transportation, consumer products, food, technology, business-to-business services, and…

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Dec 2023 Advised Nu-Star, Inc in its sale to PowerPusher
Jul 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jul 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jul 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Bowman/Hanson

20 Total Closed Deals

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Bowman/Hanson is a microcap investment banking firm that offers merger and acquisition services to middle-market companies (companies valued at between $5 and $50 million). We specialize in the following activities: Selling a Business For owners of middle-market companies, we act as exclusive investment bankers, preparing and marketing the business for sale. Our five-phase finely-tuned process generates the optimum price and terms while ensuring the highest level of confidentiality. Acquisition Search We help middle-market companies, buyout funds, and search funds identify and qualify…

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Mar 2016 Advised San Benito Shutter in its sale to LongWater Opportunities
Jan 2016 Advised Elliott Manufacturing in its sale to Massman Automation Designs
Jul 2015 Advised Iowa Protein Solutions in its sale to Farmers Union Industries
Jul 2015 Advised Dakota Pack in its sale to Farmers Union Industries

Exvere

20 Total Closed Deals

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Since, 1991, Exvere has provided mergers and acquisitions advisory services to privately held northwest companies, concluding over 150 assignments with over $3B in transaction value. Exvere provides advisory services across a full spectrum of capital transactions, serving buyers, sellers, and investors. Whether your interest is a partial or complete exit, acquiring a business, recapitalizing a business, a management buyout, or just understanding your options, a confidential conversation with Exvere is the prudent place to start.

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Mar 2017 Advised MAPSCO in its sale to Valence Surface Technologies
Sep 2016 Advised Triumph Aerospace Systems Newport News in its sale to Calspan Corporation
Jul 2016 Advised Thunder Jet Boats in its sale to Brunswick
Dec 2015 Advised Stress-Tek, Inc. in its sale to Vishay Precision Group, Inc.

ABI Group

17 Total Closed Deals

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Selling a business is complex. ABI simplifies the process and maximizes value with the highest close rate. The company offers Valuations and Advisory Services for Privately Held Companies and with 30+ years of dealmaking, ABI is one of the most highly regarded firms in California helping clients and their advisors develop custom solutions designed to achieve their objectives and maximize business value.

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Jun 2026 Advised Luxe Home in its sale to Confidential Company
Jun 2026 Advised Print & Graphics in its sale to Confidential Company
Jun 2026 Advised D&B Glass in its sale to Confidential Company
May 2026 Advised Douglah Designs in its sale to TeedUp Capital

Presser & Co.

13 Total Closed Deals

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Mid-market, cross-border M&A and Capital Raising advisory firm with a focus on industrial, technology manufacturing, speciality retail and services businesses.

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Aug 2023 Advised ENORO in its sale to HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES
Aug 2023 Advised Naspers in its sale to HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES
Aug 2023 Advised Agility CIS in its sale to SilverTree
Aug 2023 Advised basis2 in its sale to Novatti

Firms in the Trading Companies & Distributors M&A Advisory Firms 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 Trading Companies & Distributors M&A Advisory Firms is $3M-$14M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$3M. 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 Industrials 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 459 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Industrials.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Trading Companies & Distributors M&A Advisory Firms directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Industrials, 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 M&A Advisory Firms with experience in Industrials, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 459 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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