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.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 12, 2023

Baltimore, MD, MAY 12, 2023 —To support its continued growth as a top boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm in the Mid-Atlantic region, Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA) recently welcomed Miles Gally to the investment banking team. A native of Rockville, Maryland, Miles holds a B.A.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 16, 2024

RKW Law Group served as legal counsel to Vetegrity. “The CCA team is grateful for the opportunity to work with Mark Feffer, Ken Foxton, and Sean Keller as they continue to build a powerful middle market company serving the Defense Information Systems Agency and the intelligence community overall,” O’Neill said.

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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.

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The Deal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

8, Janney made a splash with a deal for New York-based middle market investment bank TM Capital Corp., TM is the firm’s third acquisition of a boutique specialist since 2018. began to build another specialty area, picking up HighBank Adv i sors LLC , which is also focused on lower middle market M&A.

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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. Baltimore, MD, JANUARY 26, 2023 —Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA) is pleased to announce that Stuart Knott has joined the firm as a Managing Director.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 16, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking , a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, would like to congratulate Cole Strandberg on his promotion to Managing Director within its Automotive Aftermarket group.

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Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“A lot of these companies that did end up going to market were still trying to lock down valuations from two years ago, from the 2021 glory days where they might get nearly double what they would now,” said Solganick. As a global leader for middle-market companies, Southern California is well-positioned to reap the benefits.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 26, 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.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 8, 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. For more information, visit www.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 4, 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. Learn more at www.datasynctech.com.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 8, 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. For more information, visit www.synergyecp.com.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Meanwhile, some elite boutique banks , such as Centerview, went up to $130K for Year 1 Analysts (!). And some elite boutiques paid above these numbers, meaning that some 2 nd Year Analysts could have earned closer to $300K, depending on the base salary number you select. Investment Banker Salary and Bonus Levels: Analysts.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 26, 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.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 31, 2023

small boutique) “ Last thing you want to be is STUCK in a DOWN-CYCLE being a banking analyst thinking I should’ve recruited before when there were more opportunities.” I can’t imagine going through it without Office Hours.” (EB) WHY CHOOSE US? At OfficeHours , we believe that success is not a one-size-fits-all concept.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2024

That makes lower middle-market government contractors desirable targets, assuming they meet all the criteria a PE group considers important. Add-On Growth Opportunities Once a PE group establishes a platform of companies in a sector, they look for opportunities to “bolt on” similar businesses to drive aggressive growth.

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OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

small boutique) “ Last thing you want to be is STUCK in a DOWN-CYCLE being a banking analyst thinking I should’ve recruited before when there were more opportunities.” I can’t imagine going through it without Office Hours.” (EB) WHY CHOOSE US? At OfficeHours , we believe that success is not a one-size-fits-all concept.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

small boutique) “ Last thing you want to be is STUCK in a DOWN-CYCLE being a banking analyst thinking I should’ve recruited before when there were more opportunities.” I can’t imagine going through it without Office Hours.” (EB) WHY CHOOSE US? At OfficeHours , we believe that success is not a one-size-fits-all concept.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2024

Private equity (PE) firms are investing in middle market businesses at a healthy pace despite a high interest rate environment that makes it more costly to finance deals. First, Some PE Fundamentals PE investment in the middle market is defined by a fairly common set of criteria.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

Of the middle-market banks , only Jefferies seems to have much of a presence. Among the elite boutiques , Moelis has a notable presence, and Rothschild has an office in Mumbai but does not appear to be super-active. Getting in as a Company Secretary (CS) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) may also be possible.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

We’ll return to this point later, but in finance, it’s more common to do a pre-MBA internship at a small VC/PE firm or boutique bank rather than a bulge bracket bank. Pre-MBA programs at large companies tend to be more common and important in tech and consulting; internships at boutique firms (via networking) are more common in finance.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Greenhill was formerly considered an “elite boutique,” at least by some people, so this deal could turn Mizuho into more of an investment bank and give it a greater presence outside Asia, which is why I listed it in the “Potential” category above. But in the distant future, sure, one or more of these firms might join this list.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Like many middle market companies, Devenish didn’t have in-house counsel on the payroll, so McEntee got creative. He contacted an attorney he had worked with previously, Barry Devereaux, head of boutique consulting firm DVRX Advisory, and hired him to act as de facto in-house counsel.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Since private equity (PE) investors are very active in the middle market, there is a good chance that one or more PE groups may make an offer on your company. When you decide to sell your business, it is likely you will generate interest from various types of buyers.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 23, 2023

All the large investment banks – bulge brackets , elite boutiques , and middle-market firms – use internships as a recruiting tool for Analysts and Associates. Bad Market and Very Few or No Return Offers – Maybe deal activity was so bad that the bank didn’t need to award many return offers. and do a ton of networking.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 2, 2023

That’s the topic CCA Managing Director Marty O’Neill and Shirley Collier, President of Scale 2 Market, discussed on the Growth Masters Federal podcast, which this blog recaps. Investors are still active in the M&A middle market, even in a difficult economy.

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Periculum Capital

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. The firm’s primary services include M&A, capital markets, and restructuring advisory, as well as specialized merchant banking services.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 4, 2023

Private equity (PE) groups still have capital to deploy—and strategic acquirers, including large middle-market or public companies, are using their balance sheet s to finance deals. If you receive an unexpected offer to buy your company, you might assume you have a quick, easy deal.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

small boutique) “ Last thing you want to be is STUCK in a DOWN-CYCLE being a banking analyst thinking I should’ve recruited before when there were more opportunities.” Case Study: Non-Target To Growth Equity I received an investment banking summer internship in the technology coverage group at a middle-market bank.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Growth Equity vs. Venture Capital vs. Private Equity This section will focus on Strategy #1 (Late-Stage VC Investing) because Strategy #2 is nearly the same as what most middle-market private equity firms do, but with higher-growth companies. Also, you can get in more easily from a middle-market or boutique bank.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 7, 2024

If you join as a senior in university, there may still be options, but you most likely won’t win offers at the top banks and may have to target lower-middle-market and regional-boutique firms. You should target summer internships because it is very difficult to win full-time offers without converting a summer internship.

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Growth Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Form Ventures Form uniquely supports its portfolio start-ups to understand and navigate public policy FPE Capital Businesses must demonstrate the following: a capable management team, strong presence in large markets, rapid growth potential, disruptive products or services and defensible growth margins with recurring revenues.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

And the middle-market and boutique investment banks don’t have much presence in commercial lending anyway, so they’re not at risk of bank runs. The Impact on Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Venture Capital, and Tech Startups The good news is that nothing here affects investment banking in the U.S.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with PE in many other emerging/frontier markets, it’s more like growth equity than traditional roles at middle-market PE firms and mega-funds in the U.S. poor stock-market performance, slowing growth rates, and an aging population. This may change due to factors like the “decoupling” with the U.S.,

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

If you have a capital markets offer at a bulge bracket and an M&A or industry group offer at a smaller bank, the best decision depends on “how small” the other bank is. If it’s a 5-person regional boutique , take the BB capital markets offer. But if it’s one of the top few middle-market banks (e.g.,

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Internships at regional boutique banks. Smaller firms tend to be a bit slower, so you could find some middle-market and boutique openings, even if the bigger banks are done. You probably won’t be able to get a “real” IB internship, but you can find some good alternatives: Search fund internships. Wealth management.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

Many people would say that the elite boutiques – specifically, Moelis and Rothschild – are the top banks in the region based on deal activity, business model, and overall experience. Among the other banks, HSBC usually makes a strong showing, most middle-market banks are barely present, and the other elite boutiques (Evercore, Lazard, etc.)

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