Intrepid Banker Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Intrepid Investment Bankers Intrepid Capital Advisory Update – A View From the Trenches Click here for the full report. Amidst public market volatility and economic uncertainty, private capital investment funds remain open for business, albeit with increased scrutiny and rigorous diligence on every deal.

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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.

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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.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 24, 2024

trillion in growth and buyout private equity (PE) dry powder has fueled a competitive, but crowded, M&A market for high-quality middle market businesses, even amidst inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates. As of May 2024, the influx of over $1.3

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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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SDR Ventures

AUGUST 24, 2022

Roundtable Overview During a recent virtual roundtable hosted by GF Data, SDR’s Scott Mitchell joined fellow M&A professionals to discuss the state of lower-middle market M&A and private capital markets. The post Private Equity Roundtable: State of the Lower Middle Market appeared first on SDR Ventures.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

MAY 14, 2024

Read our latest Market Moments That Matter to see how.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

MAY 29, 2024

Hewetson to launch its Restaurant & Franchise Concepts M&A and capital advisory practice. The Intrepid | MUFG platform offers a rare opportunity to provide wholistic client solutions in transaction advisory and debt capital.” “The Hewetson Intrepid Investment Bankers announced it hired J.B.

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Periculum Capital

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has advised Revelant Technologies (“Revelent” “Company”), a leading Mulesoft implementation and integration partner, in its recapitalization and growth equity investment by Inoca Capital Partners, LLC. appeared first on Periculum Capital.

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The Deal

JUNE 15, 2023

Healthcare-focused growth equity firm River Cities Capital Funds , or RC Capital , has linked up with James River Cardiology and formed Aligned Cardiovascular Partners. and Cincinnati-based RC Capital tapped McDermott Will & Emery LLP for legal advice. RC Capital, which has offices in Cincinnati and Raleigh, N.C.,

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

SoftTech was acquired by Synergy ECP, a provider of software engineering, cybersecurity and systems engineering services, who is backed by Falfurrias Capital, based in Charlotte, NC. acquired by Synergy ECP, backed by Falfurrias Capital appeared first on Chesapeake Corporate Advisors. Intelligence Community.

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

He discusses the unique approach and methodologies of Peterson Acquisitions, including their focus on effective sell-side brokerage, buy-side advisory, education, and capital investment. The company offers buy-side advisory services, helping buyers find off-market deals and guiding them through the entire acquisition process.

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Periculum Capital

JUNE 30, 2021

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has completed the sale of Central States Enterprises, LLC’s (“CSE” “Company”) two grain terminal elevators to ADM (NYSE: ADM). The firm was founded in 1998 to provide sophisticated financial advisory and transaction services.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 21, 2024

Washington, DC, (June 21, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the industrials sector.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

Allstates WorldCargo”), a provider of worldwide logistics and transportation services, who is backed by Clarendon Capital, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. backed by Clarendon Capital appeared first on Chesapeake Corporate Advisors. backed by Clarendon Capital appeared first on Chesapeake Corporate Advisors.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 19, 2024

Washington, DC, (March 19, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the technology services industry by Axial, the trusted deal platform serving the lower middle market.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 30, 2024

1Q 2024 M&A Report : In the first quarter of 2024, middle market M&A transactions saw a surge in demand for specialized business services, ranging from due diligence to post-merger integration strategies.

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Periculum Capital

JULY 15, 2022

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has completed the sale of Central States Enterprises, LLC’s (“CSE” or “Company”) Feed and Bagging Operations located in Lake City, Florida (“Lake City”) to Furst-McNess Company. Periculum represented the Company in the sale of its grain operations to ADM in 2021.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2024

2Q 2024 M&A Report : This quarter there was a noticeable increase in demand for specialized business services within middle market M&A transactions.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

JUNE 5, 2024

Intrepid Investment Bankers Intrepid Hires Industry Veterans Dave Hatch and Mike Letsch to Launch Supply Chain & Logistics Group Intrepid Investment Bankers announced the expansion of the firm’s Industrials & Business Services offerings with the establishment of a dedicated Supply Chain & Logistics advisory practice.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

“Partner relationships are key to Intrepid’s continued growth, and Chris’s background in private wealth management makes him uniquely suited to work with our partners to address the acquisition, sale and capital needs of their clients.” “The

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Solganick & Co.

AUGUST 14, 2023

Strong balance sheets and available capital from both financial and strategic acquirers has helped support deal activity and valuations, particularly for companies in the middle market and lower middle market. public cloud computing adoption, data analytics, cybersecurity). Solganick & Co.

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Periculum Capital

JANUARY 7, 2021

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce three promotions. Chris Caniff, Senior Managing Director of Periculum, stated “In his time with the firm, Brian has brought a wealth of prior experience in working with middle market companies while helping to further develop and grow Periculum.

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Periculum Capital

MAY 11, 2023

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce three promotions. Chris Caniff, Senior Managing Director of Periculum, stated “Zainab’s unwavering commitment to the success of this firm over the past decade has been instrumental in the development of our advisory practice.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 26, 2023

Knott brings a unique and creative perspective based on 20 years of experience in the middle market as both an investment banker and a private equity investor. His breadth of expertise includes leading buyouts, recapitalizations, acquisition financing, and growth capital mandates.

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Periculum Capital

APRIL 13, 2023

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has completed the sale of 21st Amendment, Inc. About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. appeared first on Periculum Capital.

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Periculum Capital

MARCH 12, 2022

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has completed a senior debt placement for Morgan Foods, Inc. The debt placement, structured as a working capital revolver and term loan, allowed the Company to refinance its existing debt and fund future growth. appeared first on Periculum Capital.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 2, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the consumer industry.

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Periculum Capital

JUNE 6, 2023

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it advised LUNA Language Services (“LUNA” or the “Company”), an Indianapolis-based provider of interpretation, translation, and language training services, in its sale to GLOBO Language Solutions, LLC (“GLOBO”). appeared first on Periculum Capital.

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Periculum Capital

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it advised AMW Construction Supply, LLC (“AMW” or the “Company”), a Phoenix-based distributor of construction supplies, tools, fasteners, and related products, in its sale to Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc (NYSE:GMS) (“GMS”). appeared first on Periculum Capital.

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Periculum Capital

MAY 21, 2024

Periculum Capital Company, LLC is pleased to announce it has advised Prairie Mills Products, LLC, an Indiana-based specialty corn milling company, in its sale to Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. The firm was founded in 1998 to provide sophisticated financial advisory and transaction services.

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Periculum Capital

JULY 13, 2023

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it advised Pet Palace Enterprises, LLC (“Pet Palace” or the “Company”), a Columbus, OH based provider of pet boarding, daycare, and grooming services, in its sale to Destination Pet. in its Sale to Destination Pet appeared first on Periculum Capital.

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Periculum Capital

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has completed the sale of Interactions Incorporated dba Hoosier Refreshment Company (“Hoosier Refreshment” or the “Company”), an Indiana-based beverage distributor, to WP Beverages, LLC, a subsidiary of Wis-Pak, Inc. (“Wis-Pak”). appeared first on Periculum Capital.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 15, 2023

Washington, DC, (August 15, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added two new managing directors, Mike McCraw and William R. Bill”) Snow.

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