20 public firms currently match both the aerospace & defense focus and California geography. Narrow your search faster than browsing the full directory.
Firms
20
Deal range
$500K–$9.4B
Top cities
Los Angeles, Irvine
Updated
3/14/2026
When you know both your sector and location, you want results that match — not a generic list. This page combines both filters.
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$5M–$250M · Riverside, CA (HQ) / Irvine, CA / Las Vegas, NV / Washington, DC
National ESOP and M&A advisory specialist focused on founder-owned businesses seeking sustainable employee ownership transitions, with deep expertise in lower/core middle-market companies ($5M-$100M+).
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$5M–$500M · El Segundo, CA
Middle market investment bank with $20B+ transaction experience, known for relationship-driven advisory across M&A, capital raising, and special situations—8 M&A Deal of the Year awards in last 9 years.
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$1M–$325M · Laguna Hills, CA
Independent M&A advisory and investment banking firm serving entrepreneurs and business owners across manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and distribution sectors.
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$5M–$500M · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-based boutique M&A advisory firm specializing in middle market transactions ($5M-$500M TEV) for founder-owned and emerging companies, with 35+ years of experience and senior banker engagement on every deal.
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$500K–$25M · Rancho Cucamonga and Redondo Beach, CA
Southern California-based business broker and M&A advisor specializing in small to lower middle market transactions, with deep expertise in manufacturing, healthcare services, and industrial business sales. 100+ deals, 19 years, team of experienced operators.
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$5M–$250M · Calabasas, CA
Specialized boutique M&A advisor for lower middle market family-owned and founder-led companies, with deep expertise in industrial manufacturing, aerospace/defense, and business services. Known for senior-level advisory, hands-on process management, and multiple value-creation approaches.
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$10M–$500M · El Segundo, CA
Full-service M&A advisory and investment banking firm specializing in middle market transactions ($10M-$500M) across manufacturing, aerospace & defense, healthcare, technology, and transportation, combining investment banking execution, deal sourcing/origination, private capital investing, and independent valuation services.
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$10M–$200M · Irvine, CA
West Coast middle-market investment bank (founded 1984) specializing in sell-side M&A advisory for manufacturing, software/SaaS, distribution, aerospace, and services companies in the $10M-$200M revenue range.
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$30M–$9.4B · Los Angeles, CA
Boutique Los Angeles investment bank specializing in sell-side M&A and advisory for founder-owned and family-owned middle-market companies, known for hands-on senior banker involvement and client-first culture.
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$10M–$250M · Irvine, CA
Pure-play Aerospace & Defense investment bank with 25+ years of experience, 80+ transactions, and $6B+ in closed value. Specializes in lower middle market sell-side M&A for A&D manufacturers and technology companies.
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$25M–$500M · Long Beach, CA
Specialized aerospace and defense investment bank exclusively focused on M&A advisory for privately held businesses in the $25M-$500M range, with deep expertise across the A&D value chain from precision manufacturing and surface treatment to space propulsion and government services.
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$10M–$100M · Irvine, CA
Boutique investment bank providing M&A advisory and capital raise services to middle-market companies, with 350+ transactions closed and deep expertise across aerospace & defense, building materials, business services, and technology sectors.
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$5M–$100M · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-based M&A advisory firm specializing in sell-side transactions for lower-middle market businesses ($5M-$100M revenue), with deep expertise in manufacturing, aerospace/defense, IT services, and professional services. Known for 86% close rate, institutional-quality processes, and pre-sale value maximization.
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$5M–$100M · Westlake Village, CA
Boutique investment banking firm specializing in middle-market M&A advisory for owner-operated businesses in aerospace, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Founded 1999, experienced in sell-side processes, recapitalizations, and management buyouts.
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$10M–$300M · Westlake Village, CA
Middle market investment bank providing M&A advisory and valuation services to founder and family-owned businesses with $15M-$300M in revenues, combining deep valuation expertise with exhaustive buyer outreach.
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$20M–$150M · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-based investment bank founded in 1987 specializing in lower middle market M&A with deep expertise in advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, aerospace & defense, and healthcare.
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$10M–$500M · San Diego, CA
Independent sell-side investment bank serving founder-led and family-owned businesses in the lower middle market ($10M-$500M), with deep expertise in manufacturing, technology, and professional services.
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Over $50M · San Francisco, CA
Boutique technology-focused investment bank specializing in M&A advisory and capital solutions for software, enterprise IT, defense tech, healthtech, fintech, and government technology companies. 198 completed transactions exceeding $125B; 200+ professionals in SF and NYC. Known for senior-led processes, independent advisory model, and deep technology expertise.
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$10M–$250M · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-based global investment banking and investment management firm specializing in lower middle market M&A advisory, restructuring, and capital markets services for manufacturing, healthcare, consumer, and business services companies.
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$3M–$250M · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-based international investment bank serving emerging growth and middle-market companies ($3M-$250M TEV) since 1997, with deep expertise in aerospace & defense, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and technology sectors. FINRA registered with 100+ completed transactions.