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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Stillwater Technologies in its Sale to ReNEW Manufacturing Solutions

Focus Investment Banking

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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Equity Research vs. Investment Banking: Careers, Compensation, Exits, and AI/Automation Risk

Mergers and Inquisitions

in a field like biology or biomechanical engineering, you could be a strong candidate for biotech equity research groups. If you do IB, you can get into deal-based roles ( private equity , corporate development , venture capital , etc.), and areas like corporate finance or strategy at normal companies.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Footing First LLC in its Sale to Morton Buildings, Inc.

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (May 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm specializing in merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is pleased to announce the sale of Footing First LLC (FootingFirst) to Morton Buildings, Inc. Morton Buildings). and Canada.

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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

OfficeHours

While a degree in finance, economics, or related fields is highly sought after, investment banks will hire candidates with a diversity of backgrounds, especially in STEM fields. To develop these skills, take classes in finance and economics, regardless of your major. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.

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Peet van Biljon

M&A Leadership Council

He is a former consultant at McKinsey & Company and expert in the Strategy & Corporate Finance Practice. As part of his strategy and transformation advisory work, Peet occasionally assists corporate clients with M&A. Electronic Engineering) degree from the University of Stellenbosch, and B.Com.

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Bob Bicksler Joins FOCUS Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (June 9, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking , a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Bob Bicksler has joined FOCUS as a Senior Advisor who will focus primarily on the photonics industry.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Accutron in its Sale to Foxhole Group

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (October 15, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Accutron Inc. has been acquired by Foxhole Group , a private investment firm focused on the industrial sector.