33 public firms currently match both the financial services focus and California geography. Narrow your search faster than browsing the full directory.
Firms
33
Deal range
$100K–$10B
Top cities
Los Angeles, San Francisco
Updated
3/14/2026
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$5M–$150M · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-based boutique investment bank specializing in healthcare facility M&A and specialty finance advisory for lower-middle market companies ($5M-$150M), with deep expertise in skilled nursing facility acquisitions and lender finance.
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$10M–$400M · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-based boutique M&A advisory firm specializing in middle-market transactions with deep expertise in media, technology, consumer products, and financial services.
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$10M–$100M · San Mateo, CA
Silicon Valley-based technology investment bank specializing in M&A and capital raises for profitable software and technology companies with $10-100M in annual revenue.
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$50M–$1B · Palo Alto & New York
Boutique M&A and strategic financing advisor specializing in crypto, blockchain, DeFi, and fintech companies, with deep expertise in blockchain protocols, crypto exchanges, and regulated digital asset infrastructure.
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$20M–$2B · Menlo Park, CA
Premier independent investment bank specializing in sell-side M&A advisory for software companies ($20M-$2B+), with 188+ deals completed and deep relationships with strategic acquirers and PE firms.
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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–$500M · Irvine, CA
Technology-focused independent investment bank specializing in sell-side M&A for software, SaaS, and telecommunications companies, with deep international buyer networks and 50+ years of combined technology M&A expertise.
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$25M–$150M · San Jose, CA
Boutique Silicon Valley-based M&A, private equity, and ESOP advisory firm specializing in middle-market business owner succession planning and liquidity events with an unbiased, integrated approach to transaction structuring.
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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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$1M–$100M · Walnut, CA
Los Angeles-based M&A advisory specializing in business exits ($1M-$100M+) and IPO incubation for growth companies, with expertise in e-commerce, cross-border transactions, and operational turnaround.
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$500K–$10M · Newport Beach, CA
Southern California M&A advisory and business brokerage specializing in confidential sell-side advisory for manufacturing, distribution, and service-oriented businesses in the $1M-$50M revenue range.
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$50M–$1B · Manhattan Beach, CA
Boutique investment bank specializing in M&A advisory, valuation, and strategic consulting exclusively for wealth and investment management firms, with 25 years of focus, 400+ transactions, and 2,000+ valuations.
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$10M–$10B · San Francisco, CA
Global investment banking firm focused exclusively on financial technology, with 400+ transactions and deep expertise advising fintech companies on M&A, capital raises, and strategic partnerships.
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$50M–$500M · Los Angeles, CA
Leading independent middle market investment bank (legacy FocalPoint Partners, acquired by B. Riley 2022) specializing in sell-side M&A advisory for $50M-$500M+ businesses with deep expertise in healthcare, technology, industrials, and crypto sectors.
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$10M–$500M · Palo Alto, CA
Silicon Valley-based technology investment bank specializing in M&A advisory and capital raising for mid-market software, cloud, FinTech, and deep technology companies globally, with 300+ completed transactions and strong relationships with Tier-1 PE firms and Fortune 500 acquirers.
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$500K–$10M · Carlsbad, CA
San Diego-based business broker and M&A advisor specializing in professional sell-side advisory for owner-operated and family businesses in the $500K-$10M+ range, with 10+ annual closings and $10M+ transaction volume.
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$10M–$500M · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-based boutique investment bank specializing in financial institutions M&A, bank private placements, and blockchain/fintech advisory. 50+ transactions completed with #1 ranking in West Coast bank equity and debt placements.
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$10M–$500M · San Francisco, CA / Rye, NY
Full-service investment bank and broker-dealer providing M&A advisory, capital raising, and corporate finance services with FINRA registration and broker-dealer capabilities.
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$10M–$250M · San Francisco, CA
Boutique investment bank spun out of Headwaters MB in 2018, focused exclusively on technology and digital economy M&A with 150+ years of combined team experience and nearly 200 transactions completed.
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$10M–$500M · Los Angeles, CA
Boutique investment bank specializing in M&A advisory, capital raising, and strategic transactions for minority-owned and emerging businesses, technology, cannabis, media, and digital assets companies, founded 2003.
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$1M–$100M · Santa Monica, CA
Lower middle market M&A advisory and business brokerage firm specializing in sell-side advisory, buy-side transactions, and strategic M&A across insurance, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services sectors. Success-fee driven with 50+ annual deal closings.
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$2M–$65M · Irvine, CA
FINRA-regulated investment banking and corporate advisory firm specializing in valuations, fairness opinions, capital raises (IPOs, secondaries, SPACs), and M&A advisory for mid-market companies across technology, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
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$15M–$500M · El Segundo, CA
Boutique investment bank specializing in senior banker-led M&A advisory for healthcare services and regional middle-market companies in the $15-$500M range, with 300+ transactions and $50B+ in aggregate deal value.
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$15M–$1B · El Segundo, CA
Specialized investment bank serving Native American Tribes with capital raising, M&A advisory, and strategic restructuring. 30+ years in tribal finance with $17B+ capital raised.
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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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$2M–$250M · San Francisco, CA
Boutique sell-side investment bank specializing in founder-led software, AI, and internet company M&A with 200+ completed transactions and deep strategic buyer relationships.
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$25M–$250M · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-based conflict-free investment bank representing exclusively private business owners in sell-side M&A transactions, known for achieving 30-50% premium valuations through exhaustive buyer outreach and aggressive negotiation without buyer conflicts.
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$10M–$3.4B · Palo Alto, CA
Boutique investment bank specializing in growth company M&A, pre-IPO positioning, and international capital markets access, with particular depth in Asian technology and cross-border transactions.
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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.
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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.