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FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank by Axial for Q2 2025

Focus Investment Banking

FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top 5 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank by Axial for Q2 2025 Washington, DC, (July 25, 2025) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”) is proud to announce that it has been ranked the #2 investment bank on Axial’s Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks for the second quarter of 2025.

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Industry Consolidation Through M&A: Benefits for Middle-Market Companies

PCE

Industry consolidation via M&A is accelerating, especially in fragmented or mature markets. This guide explains the five key drivers, highlights real-world examples, and explores why M&A is a powerful growth strategy for middle-market companies.

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Independent Sponsor Series: A Conversation with Alexander Foshager and John Mensing of Monroe Street Partners (Part One)

JD Supra: Mergers

Below is his conversation with Alexander Foshager and John Mensing at Monroe Street Partners (MSP), a Chicago-based investment firm that partners with family and founder-owned, lower-middle market businesses across the business services and industrial sectors.

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Gary Valdez and Oliver Sandlin are featured panelists in a discussion on Financing Scenarios for Middle Market Companies

Focus Strategies

Gary Valdez, President, and Oliver Sandlin, Managing Director of Focus Strategies Investment Banking, were featured panelists at FEI Austin's June breakfast event titled "Financing Scenarios for Middle Market Companies."

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Middle-Market Business

Lake Country Advisors

Selling a middle-market business requires meticulous planning, clear objectives, and a deep understanding of your sector. This guide covers every stage, from defining what qualifies as a middle-market enterprise to finalizing post-sale considerations. What Is Considered a Middle-Market Business?

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Solganick Named Top 10 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank 2024 by Axial

Solganick & Co.

Axials League Tables rank the top investment banks based on their dealmaking activity in the lower middle market. About Axial Axial is a leading platform connecting middle-market business owners, M&A advisors, and private equity firms. About Solganick Solganick & Co.

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Eric Crouse Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in the Business Services and Technology Services Groups

Focus Investment Banking

Eric Crouse Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in the Business Services and Technology Services Groups Washington, DC, (June 30, 2025) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a premier middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Crouse as Managing Director.