23 public firms currently appear in Ohio. This page groups them into one market view so you can compare local presence, sector concentration, and likely size bands without opening every profile first.
Firms
23
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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$5M–$50M · Blue Ash, OH
Boutique investment banking firm specializing in succession planning, M&A advisory, and strategic consulting for closely held middle market companies, with over 50 transitions completed in 25 years.
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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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$2M–$250M · Cleveland, OH
Lower-middle market investment banking firm specializing in M&A advisory for founder-led manufacturing, distribution, chemicals, and building products companies up to $250M revenue, known for human-centered approach and legacy transition focus.
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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.