28 public firms currently match both the media & entertainment focus and California geography. Narrow your search faster than browsing the full directory.
Firms
28
Deal range
$500K–$9.4B
Top cities
Los Angeles, San Francisco
Updated
3/13/2026
When you know both your sector and location, you want results that match — not a generic list. This page combines both filters.
Every profile listed here has enriched research and is publicly visible. No placeholder entries.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$5M–$500M · Los Angeles, CA
Boutique investment bank specializing in M&A advisory for communications, technology, and digital media companies. 20+ years of transaction expertise with focus on strategic buyer relationships and institutional-quality process execution.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$50M–$5B · San Francisco, CA
Boutique investment bank specializing in technology and media M&A advisory, founded by former CBS Interactive and CBS Corporation executives. Completed 90+ transactions including Playtika ($4.4B), Score Media ($2B), and Buddy Media ($689M). Acquired by The Raine Group in 2023.
Advisor profile
$20M–$500M · San Francisco, CA
Boutique investment bank specializing in M&A advisory and capital raising for premium wine, spirits, and beverage alcohol brands, with 20+ years of transaction experience and $4B+ in advisory volume.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$10M–$300M · San Francisco, CA
San Francisco-based boutique M&A advisory firm specializing in mid-market technology, healthcare, digital media, and professional services transactions, with 300+ deals and founder-led engagement model.
Advisor profile
Larkspur, CA
Global investment banking and advisory boutique with merchant bank model, combining M&A advisory services with direct private equity investment through BayStar Capital funds.
Advisor profile
$10M–$250M · Santa Monica, CA
Boutique investment bank specializing in middle market M&A with deep expertise in consumer products, food & agriculture, business services, and cross-border transactions. Over 400 completed transactions and $25B in deal value since 2006.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$10M–$500M · East Palo Alto, CA
Technology-focused investment bank specializing in middle-market M&A for software, SaaS, and digital media platforms. 20+ year track record with 205+ completed transactions and strong PE relationships.
Advisor profile
$10M–$250M · Sausalito, CA
Boutique advisory and investment banking firm specializing in M&A, capital raising, and strategic partnerships for technology, healthcare IT, media, and cybersecurity companies, with 30+ years of transaction experience.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$10M–$500M · San Francisco, CA
Boutique technology investment bank specializing in M&A advisory, capital raising, and financial advisory services for emerging growth and mid-market technology companies across software, AI/ML, IoT, and digital media sectors.
Advisor profile
$10M–$500M · Los Angeles, CA
Boutique investment bank specializing in music IP securitization, royalty financing, and entertainment asset monetization. Pioneer of Bowie Bonds and institutional-scale IP-backed securities.
Advisor profile
$10M–$500M · San Francisco, CA
Boutique technology-focused investment bank specializing in SaaS, Internet, and digital media M&A advisory and capital raising for growth-stage and lower-middle-market companies.
Advisor profile
$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.
Advisor profile
$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.