21 public firms currently match both the business services focus and Ohio geography. Narrow your search faster than browsing the full directory.
Firms
21
Deal range
$50K–$1B
Top cities
Cleveland, Cincinnati
Updated
3/14/2026
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$3M–$100M · Maumee, OH
Boutique M&A advisory firm specializing in lower middle market manufacturing and industrial businesses ($3M-$100M revenue) with 30+ years of partner expertise and 35+ completed transactions in precision manufacturing, aerospace, automotive suppliers, and industrial services.
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$5M–$250M · Dayton, Ohio
Dayton-based M&A advisory firm specializing in dealerships, manufacturing, and mid-market business owner exits, with 45+ completed transactions and 35+ years of dealership-specific expertise. Acquired by First Financial Bank in January 2023.
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$5M–$1B · Cleveland, OH
Leading independent investment bank serving global middle market in M&A, capital markets, and restructuring across eight core sectors (consumer, healthcare, industrials, infrastructure, services, technology, real estate, and financial sponsors).
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$10M–$250M · Cleveland, OH
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$10M–$250M · Cleveland, OH
Cleveland-based independent boutique investment bank providing custom M&A advisory, capital raising, and strategic consulting for middle-market companies across manufacturing, healthcare, business services, and consumer sectors, with 50+ completed transactions and deep operational expertise.
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$85K–$2M · Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati-based business brokerage and commercial real estate advisory serving main street and lower middle market transactions across the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana tri-state region, with integrated expertise in business sales and commercial property transactions.
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$10M–$250M · Columbus, OH
Middle market M&A advisor specializing in buy-side and sell-side transactions ($10M-$250M) with deep sector expertise in fire/life safety, business services, and industrials. Founded 2008, ~40 professionals, 200+ completed transactions.
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$1M–$25M · Cleveland, Ohio
Boutique M&A advisory firm founded by Christopher Goebel in 2016, specializing in lower middle market business transitions from a business owner's perspective. Focus on family businesses in transportation, manufacturing, construction, distribution, and business services.
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$5M–$250M · Beachwood, OH
Independent M&A advisory firm specializing in sell-side, buy-side, and capital advisory for lower middle market business owners. Founded 2000, FINRA-registered, 25+ years experience, 250+ transactions, national reach with Cleveland base.
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$5M–$50M · Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Lower middle market private equity firm focused on acquiring niche manufacturers and industrial distributors with $1M-$10M EBITDA, emphasizing people-centric value creation and hands-on operational partnership. NOTE: This is a PE buyer, not an M&A advisor.
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$1M–$20M · Solon, OH
Lower middle market M&A advisor backed by Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, specializing in manufacturing, retail, and consumer businesses with $1M-$20M in transaction value. Team of 5 operators with direct business ownership experience.
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$5M–$250M · Columbus, OH
Boutique healthcare investment bank founded in 2003, specializing in lower middle market M&A and capital raising for behavioral health, senior housing, RCM, and healthcare IT companies nationwide.
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$10M–$250M · Cleveland, OH
Boutique Cleveland-based M&A advisor specializing in residential services, commercial & industrial services, and specialty manufacturing with 500+ transactions closed and 60+ years of combined expertise.
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$10M–$250M · Wadsworth, OH
Cleveland-based middle market investment bank founded in 2000, specializing in $10M-$250M transactions across industrials, business services, and consumer sectors. Known for boutique-level principal engagement with institutional-quality processes and global buyer reach through Globalscope partnership.
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$5M–$250M · Cincinnati, OH
Independent, lower middle market M&A advisor focused on personalized advisory and operational optimization across manufacturing, software, healthcare, and business services verticals.
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$10M–$75M · Cleveland, OH
Private equity firm founded in 1999, investing $10-75M revenue B2B companies in aerospace & defense, environmental services, healthcare manufacturing, and specialized industrials. SEC-registered investment adviser with 25+ years of experience and Axial Top 50 recognition.
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Cleveland, OH
Cleveland-based private equity/family office ($200M) investing exclusively in business services platform companies. Operator-focused PE firm with 15+ year track record.
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$1M–$100M · Akron/Cleveland, Ohio
Specialized M&A advisory firm for lower-middle market manufacturing and industrial companies ($1M-$100M revenue) across the Great Lakes and Midwest, founded on operational expertise and seller-first methodology.
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$500K–$50M · Centerville, OH
Leading Dayton/Cincinnati business brokerage serving Main Street and lower middle market companies ($500K-$50M revenue) since 2005. Part of global Sunbelt Network with 200+ offices worldwide. Specializes in manufacturing, distribution, business services, and healthcare transactions.
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$50K–$50M · Independence, OH
The world's largest business brokerage network with 250+ offices and 1,400+ brokers, specializing in Main Street and lower middle market transactions ($50K-$50M).
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$10M–$100M · Cleveland, OH
Cleveland-based family office and private equity firm making control equity investments in lower middle-market manufacturing, aerospace, business services, and distribution companies ($10M-$100M revenue). 20+ acquisitions since 2010 with 10+ successful exits to strategic and PE buyers.