Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 19, 2025

FOCUS Investment Banking Named Top 50 Industrials M&A Advisor by Axial FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a leading national middle market investment banking firm, is proud to announce it has been named one of the Top 50 Industrials M&A Advisors by Axial , the leading platform for lower middle market dealmaking.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 28, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is proud to announce that Daniel Murphy has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Automotive group.

Investment Banking

Align Business Advisory Services

JUNE 26, 2025

Align CEO Dena Jalbert appeared on financial news network Cheddar this week to share her thoughts on mega-deals versus the lower middle market, and why there is so much activity going on outside of the headlines. Smart capital and strategic buyers are leaning into lower middle market deals.

Middle Market

MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 14, 2025

The firm delivers a full suite of investment banking services to lower-middle and middle-market businesses, managing the entire transaction lifecycle from deal origination and financial modeling to expert deal execution and valuation.

M&A

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 22, 2025

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Richardson Saw & Lawnmower in its Sale to Graycliff Partners Washington, DC (July 22, 2025) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment bank providing merger, acquisition, and corporate finance services, is pleased to announce that Richardson Saw & Lawnmower (“Richardson”), a (..)

Investment Banking

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).

Investment Banking

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. FOCUS Investment Banking specializes in middle-market transactions across a wide range of industries.

Investment Banking

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. Our healthcare services clients (e.g.,

Healthcare

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

About Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Chesapeake Corporate Advisors is a boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm providing strategic advisory services (value creation) and investment banking services (value realization) to companies in the lower middle market.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This can become a particular challenge for smaller or middle market manufacturing a $10 million operation, for example, probably wont have as many opportunities to diversify as a $200 million shop. The smaller shop owner needs to make money and fill orders day-to-day.

Manufacturing

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.

Investment Banking

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.

Investment Banking

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

For mid-market or lower-middle-market tech companies, they may not be the right fit. Mid-Market Tech Deals ($50M$500M) This is where sector-focused investment banks shine. Theyre often engaged by public companies or unicorns seeking IPO alternatives or strategic exits.

M&A

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

For mid-market or lower-middle-market tech companies, they may not be the right fit. Mid-Market Tech Deals ($50M$500M) This is where sector-focused investment banks shine. Theyre often engaged by public companies or unicorns seeking IPO alternatives or strategic exits.

M&A

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 3, 2025

Laukien, Justina McCaffrey, and Caroline Banzali to strengthen its middle market financing team. Laukien, Justina McCaffrey, and Caroline Banzali to strengthen its middle market financing team. Wilburn, Ruta J. As part of its national growth strategy, US Capital Global welcomes Steve P. Wilburn, Ruta J.

Middle Market

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 29, 2025

The firm focuses on control investments in the lower middle market, targeting profitable businesses with significant growth potential. About Caymus Equity Partners Caymus Equity Partners is a leading private equity firm founded in 2001, with offices in Atlanta and New York.

Equities

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Below is his conversation with Jordan Gerber, a Managing Director at Caber Hill Advisors, an M&A advisory firm that focuses on helping privately-held, middle-market businesses transact with strategic or private-equity-backed buyers. Jordan has over 25 years of experience as an M&A advisor across diverse industries.

Middle Market

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. The post Focus Strategies Investment Banking Promotes Corey Jackel to Vice President first appeared on Focus Strategies Investment Banking.

Investment Banking

How2Exit

JULY 28, 2025

Fadi shares a refreshingly candid look into his evolution from personal trainer to software company exit, to advising and funding acquisition deals in the lower-middle market. Summary: In this episode of the How to Exit Podcast , Ron sits down with Fadi Malouf, a seasoned M&A strategist and founder of FM Capital and FM Advisory.

M&A

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its also relevant if youre interested in smaller firms with better work/life balance; lower-middle-market (LMM) and middle-market (MM) PE firms are more likely to use it than upper-middle-market (UMM) firms and mega-funds (MFs). as most PE recruiting in other countries is off-cycle.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 23, 2025

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Sitwell Dental in its Sale to SALT Dental Partners Washington, DC, (June 23, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment bank providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive advisor to Sitwell Dental (..)

Investment Banking

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.

M&A

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. The post Focus Strategies Investment Banking Promotes Connor Watson to Associate first appeared on Focus Strategies Investment Banking.

Investment Banking

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 11, 2025

The yield on the Cliffwater Direct Lending Index , an asset-weighted index of approximately 14,800 directly originated middle-market loans, was 11% as of December 31, 2024, she noted. More In Income Investing Uncertainty looms as 2025 nears the halfway mark.

Portfolio

Intrepid Banker Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

Amidst these challenges, the private capital markets are shaping up for a very busy year.

Middle Market

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 15, 2025

About Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Chesapeake Corporate Advisors is a boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm providing strategic advisory services (value creation) and investment banking services (value realization) to companies in the lower middle market.

Corporation

Periculum Capital

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. We absolutely could not have done this without them. The firm was founded in 1998 to provide sophisticated financial advisory and transaction services.

Sale

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

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 2024

About Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Chesapeake Corporate Advisors is a boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm providing strategic advisory services (value creation) and investment banking services (value realization) to companies in the lower middle market.

Corporation

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 9, 2025

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.

Investment Banking

Intrepid Banker Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

I am thrilled to join Intrepid, which has a long heritage of excellence in delivering M&A and capital raising solutions for middle market consumer companies.

IT

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 17, 2025

Yet, recent data tells a different story—one of strong and sustained interest in industrial businesses that are quietly powering some of the most active deal-making in the middle market.

Private Equity

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 23, 2025

Growth-minded middle market companies develop advanced financial models that merge financial and operational data and use the resulting insights to make informed business decisions. Accountability-Based Performance Management Strong financial performance is a must for any middle market company that expects to grow and thrive.

Financial Models

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Liz Campbell, Chief Investment Officer at Portfolio Advisors, a global private asset manager specializing in the US middle market.

Portfolio

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 27, 2025

TorQuest invests in middle market companies and works in close partnership with management to build value. With more than C$5.0 billion of equity capital under management, TorQuest is currently investing from TorQuest Partners Fund VI, a C$2.3

Advisory

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

Also in this middle-market tier , Solomon Partners appears to be quite active in the space. Among the elite boutiques , Evercore, Lazard, Rothschild, and Guggenheim advise on many deals. Moving down a level, firms like Jefferies and RBC are also quite active in many infrastructure verticals.

Investment Banking

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As we close 2024, middle market M&A transactions, typically valued between $10 million and $500 million, have begun to show signs of finally rebounding from their peak in 2021. As deal activity continues to ramp up, here are some recent trends that we are observing going into 2025: By: Seward & Kissel LLP

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