Investment bank · M&A adviser · Deal sourcing

RKJ Partners

Buy-side investment banking for independent sponsors and entrepreneurial acquirers pursuing lower middle market companies.

Deal work: Acquisition sourcing, diligence coordination, negotiation and capital sourcing for targets with $1M to $5M EBITDA
Engagements: Buy-side
Works with: Independent sponsor · Private equity · Strategic buyer
Deal size: $1M to $5M EBITDA

Industry experience

Business services Industrials and manufacturing Software and technology Transportation and logistics

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Cyril Jones

Founder & Managing Partner

Leads a buy-side advisory firm focused on independent sponsors, combining acquisition execution, capital sourcing and operating experience.

Independent sponsors
Buy-side M&A
Capital sourcing

View biography ↗cyril@rkjpartners.com

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

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Independent sponsors

Published sponsor acquisitions include Ardint Capital / Logo Label Printing and Graham Lewis / 48 Express, with sourcing, diligence and capital coordination roles.

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Based on the firm’s public information, reviewed Oct 12, 2026. The firm has not confirmed this listing. Inclusion is not an endorsement or a partnership with Riza.

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