33 public firms currently match both the consumer services focus and California geography. Narrow your search faster than browsing the full directory.
Firms
33
Deal range
$50K–$9.4B
Top cities
Los Angeles, San Francisco
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–$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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$5M–$200M · San Ramon, CA
Middle-market M&A advisory firm specializing in sell-side transactions ($5M-$200M) across manufacturing, environmental services, healthcare, field services, and technology sectors. Known for buyer identification expertise and 20%+ value uplift delivery.
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$10M–$100M · San Francisco, CA
Boutique investment banking firm specializing in early-stage company advisory, including capital raising, M&A exit guidance, and financial strategy for technology startups and emerging consumer brands.
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$5M–$500M · Los Angeles, CA
Leading middle market investment bank specializing in M&A advisory, capital markets, and restructuring for growth companies and financial sponsors across all industries, with market-leading expertise in cryptocurrency, digital assets, and emerging sectors.
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$5M–$100M · San Francisco, CA
Boutique sell-side M&A advisor for middle-market companies ($5M-$100M+) in the Western US, founded by respected principals with 30+ years each, known for deep PE relationships and non-traditional buyer sourcing.
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$1M–$50M · Santa Monica, CA
California-based M&A advisory and business brokerage firm specializing in the sale of small to medium-sized businesses ($1M-$50M) across 11+ industries, with 24+ advisors, 12,000+ registered buyers, and institutional-quality transaction processes.
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$1M–$250M · Irvine, CA
Full-service investment bank focused on mid-market and emerging companies navigating IPOs, capital raises, M&A advisory, and restructuring. Known for client-focused relationship banking and diverse transaction expertise.
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$200K–$100M · Campbell, CA
Largest business brokerage in the Western US, specializing in selling lower and middle-market businesses with revenues up to $100M. Operating since 1981 with 7,000+ completed transactions across manufacturing, distribution, retail, restaurants, healthcare, and business services.
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$5M–$75M · San Diego, CA
San Diego-based valuation and M&A advisory firm serving emerging growth and founder-owned companies under $75M enterprise value, with deep expertise in technology, healthcare, consumer, and industrial sectors.
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$5M–$250M · Newport Beach, CA
Boutique M&A and capital advisory firm serving lower middle-market technology, business services, and consumer companies through institutional-quality processes and founder-centric advisory.
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$10M–$300M · Solana Beach, CA
Middle-market investment bank specializing in sell-side M&A, recapitalizations, and corporate finance for multi-unit branded retail, franchisees, healthcare, and technology companies; 400+ deals, $12B+ transaction value.
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$25M–$500M · Beverly Hills, CA
Independent boutique investment bank specializing in sell-side M&A and financial advisory for lower/core middle market companies ($25M-$250M TEV). Known for senior-level resources on every deal and exhaustive buyer outreach processes.
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$10M–$100M · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-based boutique investment bank (2010-2020) specializing in lower middle market M&A and private capital placements, acquired by American Discovery Capital in 2020.
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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 · San Francisco, CA
Independent sponsor (not an M&A advisor) that invests in lower-middle market consumer, business services, and distribution companies. Provides flexible capital structures and operational partnerships to founder and family-owned businesses seeking partial liquidity or growth capital.
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$15M–$500M · Los Angeles, CA
Full-service investment bank serving middle market M&A transactions with institutional process quality, strong platform-building capability, and specialized expertise in business services, healthcare, and consumer sectors.
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$10M–$250M · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-based middle-market M&A advisor specializing in consumer brands, software, healthcare, industrials, and media. Owned by MUFG; known for human-centric deal approach and sector-specific expertise.
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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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$10M–$1B · San Francisco, CA
The leading consumer-focused M&A advisory firm with 350+ transactions and $100B+ in deal value, specializing in restaurants, food & beverage, fitness, and beauty & wellness sectors.
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$100K–$5M · San Rafael, CA
California's largest restaurant brokerage specializing exclusively in the sale, acquisition, and leasing of restaurants, bars, and food service businesses since 1996, with over $1 billion in transactions and 1,700+ deals completed.
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$100K–$5M · Simi Valley, CA
Southern California business brokerage firm specializing in Main Street and lower middle market business sales, with deep expertise in manufacturing, distribution, professional services, and retail sectors.
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$500K–$10M · Laguna Hills, CA
A unique MaaS advisory firm and network of intermediaries known for BIZCOMPS®, the authoritative database of 17,655+ Main Street and lower middle market transactions totaling $4.8B+, serving businesses under $10M in enterprise value.
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$50K–$50M · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Business brokerage firm serving California's Inland Empire, part of the global Sunbelt Network, specializing in Main Street and lower middle market business sales ($50K-$50M) across manufacturing, healthcare, services, and retail sectors.
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$25M–$250M · Los Angeles, CA
Global independent investment bank specializing in M&A advisory for premium consumer brands and digitally native companies, with 25+ years advising founders, families, and financial sponsors on transactions worth tens of billions.
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$25M–$500M · Pasadena, CA
Boutique middle-market M&A advisory firm specializing in sell-side transactions for entrepreneurs and family business owners, with deep expertise in automotive, parking technology, food & beverage, and software sectors.
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$5M–$250M · Los Angeles, CA (historical); now Providence, RI (Citizens Capital Markets)
Nation's leading boutique M&A advisory firm specialized exclusively in restaurant franchisee and multi-unit operator transactions, now operating as Citizens' Restaurant, Franchise and Multi-Unit Advisory with 500+ transactions and $20B+ transaction value since founding in 2000.
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$3M–$15M · El Segundo, CA
Lower middle market private equity firm (independent sponsor) targeting $3-15M EBITDA companies in business services, industrials, and consumer sectors. Founded 2025. NOT an M&A advisor—this firm is a capital provider/buyer.
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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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$10M–$150M · San Francisco, CA
San Francisco-based boutique investment bank focused on emerging growth and lower-middle-market M&A advisory, founded by Anne Vrolyk with 30+ years of predecessor firm history.
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$25M–$5B · San Diego, CA
Independent boutique investment bank specializing in sell-side M&A advisory for middle-market companies, with particular depth in consumer, restaurant, and industrial sectors throughout the Western US.
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$1M–$250M · Beverly Hills, CA
Beverly Hills boutique investment bank specializing in capital raises and M&A for early-to-growth stage venture-backed companies in media tech, gaming, creator economy, and emerging technology.
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$500K–$250M · Irvine, CA
California-based business brokerage and M&A advisory firm serving $500K-$250M revenue businesses across 33 states, specializing in cross-border transactions, capital gains preservation, and technology-driven buyer sourcing.
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$100K–$15M · Laguna Hills, CA
California-based business brokerage serving main street and lower middle market transactions ($100K-$15M), with 93+ completed deals across manufacturing, distribution, business services, restaurants, and route-based businesses.