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. Our clients are usually founder-owned businesses that work with us on their first sale transaction, often to a larger company or private equity-backed group.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 9, 2025

Private Equity Continues Push Into Professional Services There was a time in the not too distant past when private equity investors eschewed investments in accounting and consulting firms. With these highly sought after characteristics, it’s no wonder that private equity investors have taken note.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With investment banking internship recruiting starting earlier and earlier, you also need to win pre-banking internships earlier. You should focus on the summer camp type of internship if youre using it to win an IB internship at a large bank eventually. The post Venture Capital Internships: The Best Pre-Banking Role?

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Private Equity Influence: PE-driven deals are expected to reach record highs, driven by the availability of capital and attractive valuations in the software sector. Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm focused exclusively on software and IT services companies.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

” The 2024 IT Nation Torch Award Honorees are: Partner Excellence Award: Abraham Garver , Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking, was recognized for his exceptional contributions to the IT Nation and ConnectWise communities, consistently driving value and supporting partners’ growth. million to $30 million.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. not banks or investment firms).

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MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

MergersCorp M&A International, a leading investment banking advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, is proud to announce the acquisition of the official sell side mandate for one of Italy’s most prestigious Serie A soccer clubs.

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The TRADE

JUNE 10, 2025

Steve Hemmings has been promoted to the position of equity sales trader at DNB Carnegie, following more than 11 years at Carnegie Investment Bank, The TRADE can reveal. The move will see London-based Hemmings bring extensive industry experience to his new role, spanning mutual funds, private equity, finance and investment strategies. He also (..)

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 29, 2025

Led by Cres Ferrell, who brings a background in machining , manufacturing, and private equity, ReNew is thoughtfully building a strong, diversified platform in precision machining and fabrication. We sat down with Cres to explore the trends, opportunities, and strategies driving their investment thesis.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 9, 2025

How Investment Bankers are Different than Brokers Why Dental Business Owners Choose Bankers Over Brokers When it comes time to sell, many dental practice owners are unsure whether to work with a broker or a banker. The difference isn’t just semantics—it can significantly affect your outcome. At

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The TRADE

JUNE 16, 2025

Peel Hunt Redburn Atlantic’s head of electronic trading has left the firm to join UK investment bank Peel Hunt, as revealed by The TRADE. Meroni joins from Sanford Bernstein and also previously served at Lehman, Goldman Sachs, UBS Investment Bank and Nomura. Three other appointments have also been made.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 22, 2025

I spent the first 20 years of my career at the global bulge bracket banks, first in investment banking and then on the institutional equity desks, in a cross-asset and special situations role. I was there through 2015, then Bank of America, before I joined Conversant Capital in early 2021. We are nimble and agile.

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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. About Caymus Equity Partners Caymus Equity Partners is a leading private equity firm founded in 2001, with offices in Atlanta and New York.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition. Firms like Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley , and J.P.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition. Firms like Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley , and J.P.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 28, 2025

Investment banking firm Solganick & Co. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) report on the IT Solutions and VARs sector. About Solganick: Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on software and IT services companies.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Strategic buyers pursued opportunities across the food and beverage landscape, while private equity was largely sidelined by the rate environment. Yet the food and beverage industry is nothing if not resilient and despite the years challenges, there were bright spots including dealmaking.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2025

at $600K, but youll also have far more to invest. This is why I still recommend fields like investment banking and private equity to ambitious students: You want the optionality to earn a high income when youre young. Yes, you will spend more money on rent, food, vacations, etc.,

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Washington, DC, (November 20, 2024) – Cole Strandberg, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking and host of the Autobody News Collision Vision podcast , was one of several auto aftermarket experts to present during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA earlier this month.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Financial Buyers : These are typically investment companies, such as private equity firms, with no prior investment in your industry. Sometimes strategic buyers are backed by private equity, focusing on both organic growth and acquisitions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This partially explains why sports investment banking has become a hot field, with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs launching their own sports coverage groups. For a long time, sports teams and franchises were not worth that much, so banks rarely put their “A-Teams” on these deals. What is Sports Investment Banking?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. Traditionally, banks gave away equity research reports for free to incentivize large clients to trade with the bank.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 9, 2025

Some private equity, venture capital, and startup professionals also make their way into Strategic Finance, but it depends heavily on the industry and company stage. So, if you join after a few years in investment banking, expect something in the $100 – $150K USD total compensation range.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Dominic brings over 30 years of experience, having successfully completed numerous M&A and capital raising transactions for founder-owned businesses, private equity portfolio companies, and public companies across a wide range of consumer sectors. Dominic will be based in Intrepids New York office.

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Solganick & Co.

MARCH 10, 2025

Visit www.kavaliro.com About Accordion Accordion is a financial consulting firm uniquely focused on private equity. Visit www.accordion.com About Solganick Solganick is a leading M&A advisory firm and investment bank focused exclusively on software and IT services companies.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

My parents started a collision repair equipment company back in 1988, ended up not joining the family business right out of school, but went the investment banking route and sometime into that the family business came calling. I can tell you there is tremendous interest in the collision repair industry for private equity buyers.

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Focus Strategies

MAY 21, 2025

Terese Everson and Steve Reesing were part in a panel discussion entitled "Reshaping Manufacturing with Private Equity" at ACG ASA's 12th Annual Private Equity Two-Step Conference.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

The most difficult part of infrastructure investment banking is defining the exact verticals and deal types it covers. It even includes elements of healthcare , industrials , and oil & gas investment banking. It even includes elements of healthcare , industrials , and oil & gas investment banking.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 7, 2025

senior advisor at FOCUS Investment Banking , and Steven and Susan Moss, operators of Wilson Tire Pros and Automotive in Burlington, N.C., Tomarchio consults for private equity firms and dealers seeking exponential growth or strategic exits. Tomarchio, Mosses talk success on Gain Traction Podcast OWENSBORO, Tenn.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 30, 2025

2025 Dental Transactions Update As of June 2025, our research shows approximately 130 private equity backed DSOs operating across the dental services landscape – more than in any other healthcare vertical. DSO Creation Private equity investment in dental practices began in the 1990’s when the first DSOs sought outside investors.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 13, 2025

How are you standing out in the noise without, I imagine, hopefully breaking the bank? These are important considerations, especially as private equity is infiltrating every part of the global economy, collision repair included, right? Collision repair is a different type of business.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 22, 2024

McGuireWoods recently held its 20th Annual Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference (HCPE Conference) in Chicago. The conference drew more than 1,000 professionals from private equity funds, senior and mezzanine lenders, and investment banks, as well as C-level executives, consultants and principals in the healthcare industry.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 21, 2023

Once you’ve started a full time role, we recommend updating your resume to emphasizing your current banking role and transaction experience, while shortening old experience from internships and college. For example, for a banking or consulting project, try and keep your explanation to no more than three bullets total.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

He distinguished his investment method from traditional private equity or investment banking by making riskier investments in new, unproven businesses with the aim of larger returns should these businesses succeed. By: Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

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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.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 14, 2023

Compared to other medical fields like dentistry and dermatology, private equity involvement in orthopedic practices has been relatively small. By: FOCUS Investment Banking But that’s been changing over the past few years and is likely to continue to grow moving forward.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 19, 2023

Armed with anywhere between $2 trillion and $4 trillion of “dry powder”—with about half of that targeted to healthcare—private equity firms have a lot of capital to put to work. By: FOCUS Investment Banking One area receiving interest is the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and allergy field.

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