Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 17, 2025

Washington, DC (January 17, 2024) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Stillwater Technologies LLC (Stillwater) has been acquired by ReNEW Manufacturing Solutions (ReNEW).

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

Washington, DC (January 22, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking , a premier middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Joe Tomarchio , a veteran automotive industry leader, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Automotive group.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 8, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that Bob Lipton has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Human Capital Management (HCM) team.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

and Dublin, Ireland January 23, 2025 FOCUS Investment Banking based in the US (the Company) and FOCUS Capital Partners (FCP) based in Ireland have combined ownership and operations to provide best in class investment banking services for middle-market clients. Washington, D.C.

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MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 14, 2025

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – June 14, 2025 – MergersCorp M&A International, a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally, and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC, a U.S.-based

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Focus Strategies

JANUARY 15, 2024

Focus Strategies Investment Banking (“Focus Strategies”), a leading middle market investment bank based in Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce Corey Jackel’s promotion to Vice President.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 23, 2025

We enjoyed working with Dr. O’Brien throughout this process and are thrilled with the outcome,” said Eric Yetter, Managing Director and Healthcare Team Leader at FOCUS Investment Banking. Sitwell had many strengths and a wonderful growth story, which allowed us to flex our process and deliver some very strong offers.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 8, 2025

Breaking Down the FOCUS Sell-Side Process FOCUS Investment Banking is a leading sell-side advisor serving middle market companies. The healthcare team at FOCUS Investment Banking specializes in handling these competitive sell-side processes. Our healthcare services clients (e.g., Our healthcare services clients (e.g.,

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In addition to Mr. Knott, CCA’s investment banking team on this transaction included Vice President Katie Kieran who focused on day-to-day execution and Analyst Miles Gally who provided financial modeling and deal execution support. Under the SGS platform, AMA will undoubtedly continue to prosper and serve a broader range of customers.”

Investment Banking

Focus Strategies

JULY 1, 2025

Focus Strategies Investment Banking (“Focus Strategies”), a leading middle market investment bank based in Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce the promotion of Connor Watson to Associate.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For example, you dont need to work at a bulge bracket or elite boutique bank to participate; you could work at a smaller bank, in management consulting, or another finance-related field (Big 4, corporate development, valuation, etc.). Emerging Markets ( Latin American countries such as Mexico and Brazil, the Middle East, Africa, etc.).

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Top M&A Advisors by Deal Size and Focus Lets break down the landscape of M&A advisors serving tech companies, from global investment banks to boutique specialists. Large-Cap Tech Deals ($500M+) For billion-dollar transactions, global investment banks dominate. Morgan bring unmatched reach and capital markets expertise.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Top M&A Advisors by Deal Size and Focus Lets break down the landscape of M&A advisors serving tech companies, from global investment banks to boutique specialists. Large-Cap Tech Deals ($500M+) For billion-dollar transactions, global investment banks dominate. Morgan bring unmatched reach and capital markets expertise.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 29, 2025

In addition to Mr. Brasel, CCAs investment banking team on this transaction included Director Katie Kieran and Associate Kevin Afriyie. The firm focuses on control investments in the lower middle market, targeting profitable businesses with significant growth potential. Miles & Stockbridge served as legal counsel to Valley.

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PCE

JUNE 9, 2025

Brad joins us with over a decade of investment banking experience, having advised on more than 30 middle-market M&A transactions across healthcare, consumer, and industrial sectors. Joining PCE is an exciting opportunity to bring my healthcare experience to a team that truly values long-term client relationships,” said Brad.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 9, 2025

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Footing First LLC in its Sale to Morton Buildings, Inc. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for FootingFirst, said Mike McCraw, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking. appeared first on FOCUS.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 15, 2025

In addition, CCAs investment banking team included Director Katie Kieran who focused on day-to-day execution and Senior Analyst Miles Gally who provided financial modeling and deal execution support. Offit Kurman served as legal counsel to Fireline. For more information, visit www.ccabalt.com or call 410.537.5988.

Corporation

Periculum Capital

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Periculum was introduced to the Hope team by a past client that understood the value of an investment bank. About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The CCA investment banking team on this transaction included Managing Director Charlie Maskell and Managing Director Tim Brasel who focused on client management, deal strategy, and deal negotiations. For more information, visit www.ccabalt.com or call 410.537.5988.

Corporation

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 11, 2025

"Cash coming into a portfolio can be very important to income investors in particular, but it provides all investors with optionality," she said during a panel discussion Tuesday on the bank's investment outlook. 'Fireworks' One area the bank likes is investment-grade corporate bonds.

Portfolio

PCE

JUNE 5, 2025

PCE, a leading investment bank for middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Grand Appliance in its acquisition of The Appliance Barn, a third-generation family-owned appliance retailer based in Kalona, Iowa.

Acquisitions

Intrepid Banker Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Prior to that, Dominic held several senior level leadership roles, including four years as Head of Consumer & Retail and Managing Director in Canaccord Genuity’s Investment Banking Division and 15 years at Lehman Brothers in the Global Consumer and Retail Group.

IT

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

The most difficult part of infrastructure investment banking is defining the exact verticals and deal types it covers. Like renewable energy IB , different banks classify their groups differently, so you could find yourself working on everything from a data center REIT M&A deal to an airport financing to an IPO for a solar developer.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Below is his conversation with Robert Meyer, a Managing Director at The Peakstone Group, an investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions advisory and raising capital for middle market clients. Robert has over 20 years of investment banking and private equity. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

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Accenture: M&A

APRIL 28, 2021

The headlines are crowded with stories about bank mergers and acquisitions among middle market banks. The post Congratulations, you bought a bank. appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. This doesn’t surprise me. Buying is one thing, integrating is another What I find fascinating about M&A….

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Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Lower Middle Market Definition The Lower Middle Market (LMM) is a segment formed by companies ranging from $5 million to $50 million in annual revenue. It forms the lower end of the economy’s middle market, mainly small and medium enterprises.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 22, 2023

Even PE associates are getting let go We’ve had dozens of laid off investment banking analysts and associates reach out to us for how to navigate a tough job market. More surprisingly, a handful of private equity associates have also reached out about being laid off or being put on performance plans in a tough market.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 27, 2023

Washington, DC, (July 27, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”) a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is thrilled to announce its exceptional achievement of being named #1 on Axial’s second quarter 2023 lower middle market investment bank league table.

Middle Market

Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 2, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a leading national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is excited to be named among the Top 100 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of 2023 by Axial.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

2023 was a bit of a slower year for middle market M&A, with deals taking far longer than what we’ve become accustomed to. Both the market and FOCUS demonstrated characteristic resilience, setting up a very robust 2024 for middle market M&A.”

Middle Market

Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 30, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a leading national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is honored to be named among the Top Lower Middle Market Investment Banks for the third quarter of 2023 by Axial.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 25, 2024

Washington, DC, (July 25, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to again be named among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of Q2 2024 by Axial.

Middle Market

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 26, 2024

Washington, DC, (April 26, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to be named among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of Q1 2024 by Axial.

Middle Market

Align Business Advisory Services

MAY 8, 2023

It has been one year since The Federal Reserve began raising interest rates, 500 basis points to date, in hopes to taper inflation, but it has only been a few weeks since two regional banks (Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank) have collapsed, and a rapid acquisition of a third (Credit Suisse) took place.

Middle Market

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. What is a “Bulge Bracket Bank”? The name “bulge bracket” (BB) comes from the prospectus for an IPO or debt issuance, which lists all the banks underwriting the deal.

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SDR Ventures

AUGUST 19, 2024

The post Axial’s #8 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank Q2 2024 appeared first on SDR Ventures.

Middle Market

OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

When you first decide to enter the world of private equity, you will undoubtedly be more overwhelmed than you were when you entered investment banking recruiting. When it comes to investment banking, there are only so many investment banks that you can choose from. And with the firm recently closing a new $3.25

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