Financial Technology Partners LP and FTP Securities LLC ("FT Partners") is the only investment banking firm focused exclusively on the financial technology sector. We broadly define the sector as the dynamic convergence of technology-based solutions and financial services. FT Partners was recently recognized as "Dealmaker of the Year" and "Investment Banking Firm of the Year" by The M&A Advisor.The firm was founded by Steve McLaughlin, Managing Partner, formerly a senior investment banker in Goldman Sachs & Co.'s Financial Technology Group and Financial Institutions Group in New York and San…
Executing M&A and capital raising transactions requires the counsel of advisors with firsthand knowledge of the costs and value drivers associated with these transactions. Our senior principals are all former business owners who have been charged with similar decisions and have lived with the results in a way few investment banking advisors have. We will evaluate timeframe, expectations, current market conditions and viable alternatives. We understand that each situation is unique and deserves its own distinct strategy. With headquarters in Chicago and offices nationwide, you will find that…
Ravinia Capital LLC is a boutique investment bank located in Chicago, IL. Ravinia advisory services are tailored towards middle market clients throughout the U.S, focusing on Mergers & Acquisition structuring, debt advisory, and strategic consulting. Ravinia's client focus is at the heart of everything we do.Our boutique advisory practice is typically centered around privately-held companies with revenues between $25 million to $350 million. Ravinia has a demonstrated a successful track record with clients that are both profitable and unprofitable.Ravinia Capital has been routinely…
Corporate Finance Associates (CFA) is one of North America's oldest and most prominent investment banking firms serving middle-market companies, recording thousands of successful transactions in 60 plus years of service. Founded in 1956 in CFA has grown to over 14 offices in the United States and 7 in Europe. CFA is actually100%owned by the management of these offices. An important ingredient in the success of CFA is our offering personalized service to complete complex transactions. This is evident in our organizational structure: it is purposefully flat.There is no "hand-off" to a junior…
Reynolds Advisory Partners is a boutique investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and related financial advisory services focused on middle market clients nationwide. We provide differentiated, value added advice and services to clients facing complex strategic decisions and transactions. We believe that clients are best served by the most experienced and skilled professional bankers available who also share in our "client-first" philosophy. The senior bankers at Reynolds Advisory Partners average over 25 years of experience, have collectively completed over…
Superior Execution We assist companies with annual revenues between $2 million and $100 million sell to buyers that are most likely to understand and pay for the value our clients have spent years building. Experience From Both Sides of the Table Collectively, our team has many decades of operational and mergers and acquisition experience including starting, growing, acquiring and selling successful businesses both as principals and advisors. Not only is our team stocked with successful entrepreneurs, but our principals have superior marketing, negotiation and strategy skills to keep you one…
Carl Marks Advisors is an investment bank that provides financial and operational advisory services. We are a collaborative partner delivering effective and durable results for our clients – whether they need solutions to complex problems or help navigating transition and growth. Our proactive, persistent approach breaks through roadblocks, identifies a viable path forward, and creates the alignment and momentum needed to achieve successful outcomes.At Carl Marks Advisors, we custom build integrated service teams for each client, uniting operational, transactional, and industry expertise to…
Since our inception in 1995, Corporate Financial Advisors, LLC has been a financial consulting firm dedicated to providing clients with litigation and valuation services.Located in Milwaukee and Waukesha, Wisconsin, we combine extensive experience with our Midwestern roots to provide local, national and international clients with a seasoned yet practical approach to addressing the opportunities and challenges they face.
EOT Advisors is the first investment banking and financial advisory firm in the country dedicated to assisting business owners in selling to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). We work in all 50 states and internationally. Our aim is to provide a one-stop shop for EOTs. We assist with company structuring, transaction design, valuation, debt financing, capital raising, fiduciary services, and legal forms, as well as with creditors and the commercial real estate aspect of transactions.
Stang Capital Advisory LLC assists companies in raising new and incremental capital and improves the relationship between companies and their financing partners.Through our 25+ years of financial industry experience, we combine our knowledge of the capital providers that are interested in financing middle market and recurring revenue businesses with our ability to best present the corporate strategic plan and key financial metrics to smoothly facilitate the financing.“Securities transactions conducted through TCC Securities, LLC, an affiliated company, registered Broker/Dealer and Member of…
TriPoint Global Equities, LLC, a FINRA member firm, is a boutique investment bank, with corporate finance and sales and trading services. TriPoint focuses on providing U.S. and non-U.S. companies of up to $500 million in revenue with capital raising services, corporate finance advisory services and assistance with navigating the regulatory environment for companies listing on U.S. markets. BANQ®, the online division of TriPoint, is a fully electronic platform that takes the entire public and private offering process online and provides instantaneous confirmation and deposit of all investment…
Novelty Hill Capital is a leading middle market investment bank and financial advisory firm in Seattle, WA with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, raising capital, and evaluating strategic alternatives. Our team possesses decades of combined experience leading successful M&A and investment processes for prominent privately held companies and industry pioneers throughout the entire consumer, industrial and technology value chains.
We partner with middle market companies to provide them with Business Advisory and Investment Banking services. Our goal is to assist our partner companies in the evolution of their business as a trusted advisor for many years to come.Ultimately...we want to give you tour time back as a business owner. We are pleased to have the ability through established networks to provide capital sourcing services for our clients. We feel that the ability for you to utilize a professional in your capital sourcing process can be one that will pay dividends both in the present and future. Value creation can…
Boutique Investment Bank Focused on Commercial & Industrial ClientsOver 75 transactions with aggregate value in excess of $4.0 billionWilcox Investment Bankers is a boutique specializing in providing merger & acquisition and capital raising advisory services to private, family and founder owned commercial and industrial businesses with revenue of $20-250 million.Clients hire us because we are a trusted advisor, providing high quality advice, individualized professional service, transaction experience, rigorous deal execution and industry knowledge. We value trust, honesty and…
North River Capital Advisors provides comprehensive investment banking, financial and strategic advisory services in the Energy Transition + Sustainability sector. We have a long history in executing successful M&A and capital-raising transactions, and providing strategic advisory services for middle market companies, their owners and their management teams. We have completed over 130 transactions for our clients in the Energy Transition + Sustainability sector over 25+ years.We have unparalleled expertise and perspective in Energy Transition + Sustainability, a broad sector that encompasses…
Source Capital Group, Inc. is a boutique investment bank that specializes in raising capital (debt and equity) for middle market transactions worldwide. The bank manages IPOs, Secondary Equity Offerings, Exclusive Sales/M&A, Debt Capital Markets Issues, Senior and Mezzanine Debt Financings and Preferred Equity Financings.
Beechwood Capital Advisors ("Beechwood") is a middle-market focused investment bank and financial advisor. Beechwood was founded in 2003 by a team of experienced Wall Street professionals.Beechwood's 3 partners have combined experience of almost 100 years. Each has owned and managed a FINRA broker-dealer along with other types of businesses providing for a unique perspective on client engagements. The partners of Beechwood are also registered representatives and supervisory principals of a broker-dealer with a long history of compliance and regulatory oversight. The Beechwood team has…
The Wall Street Organization, Inc.®, (WSO) was founded in 1997 by Stephen M. Cole to provide companies seeking funding for start-up, growth, reorganization or expanision with the tools they need to successfully identify and attract the right type of funding. One of the most difficult challenges for any entrepreneur or business seeking capital lies in capturing the interest of Broker/Dealers and Investors who are inundated with requests for funding. Mr. Cole's dual background in both Marketing and Advertising and Securities presented an elegant solution to this problem. The WSO specializes in…
Claiborne Advisors, Inc. brings Wall Street partner-level experience and expertise to companies that need to merge/sell in a transaction too small for the major investment banks.David Duval takes on only a few, select clients each year in the Southwest. Clients are usually founder-owners or spinoffs from public companies. Mr. Duval closely and productively aligns with each, focusing on maximizing valuations before going to market.Securities offered through Burch & Company, Inc., member FINRA/SiPC. Burch and Claiborne are not affiliated entities.
Oct 2019Advised Dudley Kebow, Inc. in its sale to Progressive International Corp.
Oct 2014Advised The Oceanscience Group Ltd. in its sale to Teledyne Technologies, Inc.
Dec 2004Advised Titan Scan technolog in its sale to BeamOne
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Firms in the United States 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.
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What company sizes are most common for United States Investment Banks?
Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for United States Investment Banks is $3M-$22M, 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.
How important is location when evaluating Investment Banks?
Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in United States may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.
Do all Investment Banks in this directory operate exclusively in United States?
Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Investment Banks based in United States are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the United States market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.
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