Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

2023 was a bit of a slower year for middle market M&A, with deals taking far longer than what we’ve become accustomed to. Both the market and FOCUS demonstrated characteristic resilience, setting up a very robust 2024 for middle market M&A.”

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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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OfficeHours

JUNE 22, 2023

Even PE associates are getting let go We’ve had dozens of laid off investment banking analysts and associates reach out to us for how to navigate a tough job market. More surprisingly, a handful of private equity associates have also reached out about being laid off or being put on performance plans in a tough market.

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The Deal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

middle market for expansion and will continue to evaluate acquisitions following a pair of high-profile deals in the past two years. market is to be in the top 10,” said Michal Katz, head of the investment and corporate banking unit at Mizuho Americas LLC. “We Capstone, too, has a penchant for middle market deals.

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TKO Miller

JUNE 21, 2023

TKO Miller, LLC, a middle-market investment banking firm based in Milwaukee, WI, announced three new additions to its team. with a Finance Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a J.D. in Finance, Investment & Banking from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. MILWAUKEE, WI. –

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. By the time internship applications open in Year 2 of university – whether that’s in the middle or beginning (!) You could also consider investing or case competitions.

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Growth Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Other than the US and India, there is no other country attracting the numbers of VC investment in the sector. In March this year, the UK government launched the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology – a quango which aims to solidify the UK’s stance as a global centre in the sector.

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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. Have you been considering a sale, recapitalization, or financing to grow your business?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

I did not expect to revisit investment banker salary and bonus data for a while, but the banks ruined my plans by changing base salaries multiple times in less than a year. But the true inflation rate is likely at 10-20%, and global investment banking fees were up by even higher percentages! What Happened to Investment Banking Fees?

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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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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media. It’s almost like the city has its own PR department and never-ending marketing campaign. If you’re interested in the Middle East or have connections to the region, all this hype has probably made you wonder about finance careers there.

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How2Exit

JUNE 16, 2024

Roger Best elaborates on the strategic initiatives at GenX Capital Group, specifically focusing on their innovative pilot project aimed at leveraging SBA financing for business acquisitions. The project is designed to assist budding entrepreneurs and corporate managers in acquiring and scaling lower middle-market companies.

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How2Exit

MAY 6, 2024

With a background that includes working at Goldman Sachs and building his expertise in finance and deals, Matt transitioned into entrepreneurship by purchasing his first IT service business shortly after college. The conversation aims to unravel the strategic nuances of deal-making from Matt's experience.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

If you go by most online discussions, investment banking spring weeks in the U.K. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of “group think” here, driven by endless forum threads and student groups over-hyping and over-marketing the concept. Banks are also to blame because they now market spring weeks to students as young as 16.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 19, 2023

Washington, DC, (June 19, 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 industrial industry.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 18, 2023

We are excited to host a FORMER MENTEE of ours who will speak about his experience TODAY AT 12PM ET regarding how he transitioned from a student-athlete to Investment Banker to Private Equity Associate and now an Incoming MBA ! Learn from top finance experts, build valuable skills. billion in aggregate committed capital.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 30, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Colin May has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Automotive Group. Download the Press Release here.

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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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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 18, 2025

Washington, DC (April 8, 2024) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced that Accutrol, LLC (Accutrol) has been acquired TASI Measurment , a global supplier of industrial measurement and monitoring solutions.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 9, 2023

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

DECEMBER 13, 2024

It has been a privilege to work with Four States Tire & Service, a company with a long history of providing exceptional service to its customers, said Giorgio Andonian, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking. We are proud to have facilitated this partnership, which creates value for all stakeholders involved.

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Periculum Capital

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Periculum was introduced to the Hope team by a past client that understood the value of an investment bank. About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The investment is the sixth platform company in LFM’s third fund. Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents SisTech Manufacturing in its Sale to LFM Capital appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. FOCUS initiated this transaction and advised SisTech throughout the process.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 10, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Paul Waters has joined the firm as Chief Business Development Officer. Merrill Lynch.

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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. Ultimately. It creates opportunities.

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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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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.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 1, 2023

The investment marks an important milestone in Celito's journey as it accelerates its expansion plans. The partnership continues M/C's commitment to investing in promising companies to drive growth and build long-term value. With their investment, we will confidently grow our business to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

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OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

Literally anything that shows you’ve done some homework and diligence on said firm and that shows your intellectual curiosity ABOUT ANYTHING… talk about Wimbledon and Nadal potentially retiring as far as I care — just hope that they care about tennis (which many ppl in finance do so I’m sure you’ll be safe). What are the SIE and Series exams?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As another example, some argue that UBS should not be a bulge bracket bank because it has focused on wealth management and areas outside the capital markets. Deutsche Bank is a trickier case because it now generates less investment banking revenue than firms like Jefferies, Wells Fargo, and RBC.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 20, 2023

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents East Coast Retina, PA in its Sale to Retina Consultants of America appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

” “We enjoyed working with the physician-owners at Mid-Michigan ENT, and are thrilled with this outcome,” said Eric Yetter, Managing Director and Healthcare Team Leader at FOCUS Investment Banking. This partnership will allow our clients to continue growing their practice and we look forward to watching their continued success.”

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 12, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Absolute Collision Center has been acquired by Classic Collision, LLC , a leading national multi-site collision repair operator.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 27, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Dulles Eye Associates has joined ReFocus Eye Health as a supported practice.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 5, 2024

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents MasterStream in its Sale to Connectbase appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. These testimonials may not be representative of the experience of all clients; testimonials are not a guarantee of future performance or success.

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