71 public firms currently match both the discrete manufacturing focus and California geography. Narrow your search faster than browsing the full directory.
Firms
71
Deal range
$50K–$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–$100M · Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach-based boutique investment bank specializing in sell-side M&A for food, beverage, and consumer products companies in the lower middle market ($5M-$100M revenue range).
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$1M–$25M · San Ramon, CA
California-based M&A advisory firm founded in 1984, specializing in sell-side transactions for founder-owned and family-held businesses in the $1M-$25M range across manufacturing, distribution, business services, healthcare, and specialty sectors.
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$500K–$100M · Los Gatos, CA
Northern California business broker specializing in lower-middle-market M&A for distribution, manufacturing, and service businesses with revenues of $500K-$100M.
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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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$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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$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
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–$75M · Studio City, CA
Boutique capital raising specialist for middle market M&A and corporate financings, providing debt and equity sourcing for acquisitions, recapitalizations, and growth transactions. Acquired by Palm Tree LLC in January 2023.
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$10M–$1B · Los Angeles, CA
Transnational boutique investment bank specializing in M&A advisory, capital raises, and corporate finance for middle market companies ($10M-$1B) with international expertise and technical depth.
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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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$10M–$500M · Manhattan Beach, CA
Boutique investment banking firm specializing in M&A advisory, recapitalizations, and capital raising for entrepreneur and family-owned companies in the $10M-$500M revenue range, with 30+ years of combined experience.
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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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$20M–$200M · Cupertino, CA
Specialized boutique investment bank combining deep technical expertise (PhDs in materials science, electrical engineering) with 25+ years of M&A advisory experience in semiconductors, MEMS, wireless systems, digital media, life sciences, and advanced materials. Small team (5-7) provides senior-level hands-on advisory for $20M-$200M technology transactions.
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$5M–$250M · San Francisco, CA
Bay Area boutique investment bank specializing in sell-side and buy-side M&A for manufacturing and business services companies with $5M-$100M enterprise value, known for hands-on senior engagement and comprehensive buyer networks.
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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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$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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$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 · Newport Beach, CA
Specialized investment banking firm founded in 2001, providing M&A advisory, capital raise, and fairness opinion services to private middle market companies across healthcare, technology, consumer, and industrial sectors.
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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 · 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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$500K–$100M · Mission Viejo, CA
California's premier M&A advisory firm since 2003, specializing in sell-side transactions for manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and service businesses from $500K to $100M+. Known for rapid closings, comprehensive buyer networks, and hands-on founder-led deal execution.
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$3M–$50M · Irvine, CA
Investment banking and financial advisory firm founded in 1992, specializing in private placements, M&A, and growth financing for emerging companies with over $230 million in assisted transactions.
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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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$5M–$120M · Woodland Hills, CA
Premier investment banking firm serving lower middle market companies ($5M-$120M TEV) with 30+ completed transactions across manufacturing, food & beverage, healthcare services, and business services. FINRA-registered broker-dealer with principals averaging 25+ years of experience.
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$2M–$50M · Los Angeles, CA
Full-service M&A advisory firm and business brokerage specializing in confidential sales of founder-owned businesses valued $2M-$50M across manufacturing, distribution, services, healthcare, and technology sectors in California and Nevada.
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$10M–$250M · Los Angeles, CA
Global independent middle-market M&A advisor with 70+ years of experience, 3,500+ transactions, and offices across 16 countries. Specializes in sell-side, buy-side, and capital advisory for businesses in the $10M-$250M range.
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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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$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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$1M–$100M · Irvine, CA
Lower middle market M&A advisor with $1M-$100M revenue focus, success-only fee model (no retainers), and deep expertise in healthcare services, manufacturing, and contracting businesses. National footprint with 7 offices across the US.
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$5M–$250M · Los Angeles, CA
Independent investment banking firm specializing in lower middle market M&A advisory, capital raising, and valuations for companies in 10+ industry sectors, with demonstrated expertise across healthcare, technology, manufacturing, consumer, and business services.
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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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$1M–$50M · Roseville, CA
California-focused M&A advisory firm serving the lower middle market with a pre-exit planning philosophy. 500+ transactions completed, specializing in manufacturing, trades, automotive, and service businesses across California.
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$5M–$100M · Petaluma, CA
California-based M&A advisory and business valuation firm serving $5-100M revenue companies since 2002, with deep expertise in manufacturing, industrial automation, and distribution. Completed 100+ transactions with strong technical industry knowledge.
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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–$250M · Los Angeles, CA
FINRA-registered broker-dealer platform sponsoring 225+ independent investment bankers for M&A and capital raising transactions. $11B+ in transaction volume across 2,000+ deals since 2001.
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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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$5M–$100M · Campbell, CA
Silicon Valley-based M&A advisory firm specializing in $5M-$100M transactions across manufacturing, construction, distribution, and business services, with 500+ closed transactions and $5B+ in aggregate deal value.
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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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$5M–$100M · Westlake Village, CA
Full-service M&A advisory firm specializing in lower middle-market California businesses with $5M-$100M in revenue. Success-fee based model with 250+ completed transactions across manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, technology, and business 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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$1M–$30M · Orange County, CA
Full-service business brokerage and lower middle market M&A advisory firm serving privately held businesses with $1M-$30M in revenue across California, Nevada, and Texas.
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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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$5M–$100M · Westlake Village, CA
Los Angeles-based M&A advisory and business brokerage firm specializing in lower middle market manufacturing, distribution, and business services. Founded by Lutz Lehann (CEPA, CM&AP, M&AMI), the firm combines 30+ years of international business experience with hands-on exit planning to help business owners achieve successful exits.
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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–$250M · San Diego, CA
Specialized middle market investment bank focused exclusively on sell-side M&A advisory for closely-held businesses in Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Distribution, and Technology sectors.
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$5M–$50M · Los Angeles, CA (primary) with offices in Las Vegas, Bangkok, Vancouver BC, Milan
Boutique M&A advisory firm specializing in healthcare (52 verticals) and EMRA sectors. Performance-only model with no retainers, 30-day renewable agreements. $7.5B+ in closed transactions since 1989 as affiliate of American Healthcare Capital.
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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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$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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$20M–$250M · Mill Valley, CA
Boutique investment bank specializing in corporate debt advisory, equity financing, and select M&A work for middle market companies ($50M-$500M enterprise value) seeking $20M-$250M in capital structuring.
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$1M–$50M · Carmichael, California
California-focused lower middle market M&A advisor specializing in $2M-$100M revenue businesses across manufacturing, construction, distribution, and healthcare sectors. Founder-led firm with 73+ completed transactions since 2006, emphasizing California regulatory expertise and confidential sell-side processes.
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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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$5M–$200M · San Diego, CA
Southern California-based M&A advisory firm serving lower middle market business owners ($5M-$200M revenue) with institutional-quality sell-side, buy-side, and capital raising services. 30+ years of founder-operated excellence with a remarkable 97%+ deal close rate.
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$300K–$37M · San Marcos, CA
Southern California-based business brokerage specializing in sell-side M&A for manufacturing, service, distribution, e-commerce, and hi-tech businesses in the $1M-$5M transaction range, with 600+ deals closed and a 90%+ success rate.
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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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$395K–$10M · Alameda, CA
Locally owned office of the world's largest business brokerage network, serving Bay Area business owners from $395K to $10M+ in enterprise value with 40+ years of combined local experience and national buyer reach.
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$10M–$150M · Los Angeles, CA
Boutique global cross-border M&A advisor specializing in Japanese corporate acquisitions of North American and international targets, with 37 years of transaction execution across manufacturing, healthcare, food & beverage, and industrial sectors.
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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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$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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$5M–$20M · Irvine, CA
Lower middle market M&A advisory firm specializing in $5M-$20M TEV transactions, with 1,150+ completed deals since 2002. Four-principal team with founder-operator perspective, 80%+ success rate, and expertise across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and business services.
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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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$5M–$50M · Burlingame, CA
Independent investment bank founded in 1996, serving founder-owned businesses in the $5M-$50M range with senior-level M&A advisory, financial restructuring, and corporate finance services across technology, business services, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
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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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$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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$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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$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.