Investment bank · M&A adviser

FOCUS Investment Banking

Middle-market investment bank advising owners and acquirers on business sales, acquisitions and capital raising.

Deal work: Buy-side and sell-side M&A, sale preparation and capital raising
Engagements: Buy-side · Sell-side
Works with: Seller · Strategic buyer

Industry experience

Business services Construction and building products Consumer products and services Financial services Food and agriculture Healthcare Industrials and manufacturing Software and technology Energy and environmental services

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Rick Thomas

CEO

Advises on acquisitions, divestitures and strategic partnerships, drawing on operating and M&A experience in manufacturing, software, packaging and food services.

Acquisitions
Manufacturing
Software

View biography ↗202-345-3824

Based on the firm’s public information, reviewed October 11, 2026. Availability has not been confirmed with the firm.

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