Since 1978, Valufinder Group, Inc. (Valufinder), a boutique investment banking firm and trusted middle market M&A advisor, has provided corporate transaction advisory services for mergers and acquisitions and corporate financings to Owners and Buyers in the middle market.
For over 45 years, Valufinder has assisted Buyers in acquiring companies across a broad spectrum of industries and economic climates, with purchase prices ranging from $1 million to $425 million. At Valufinder, we take the time to understand the acquisition criteria of the Buyer and the goals of the Owner in selling. This allows us to present realistic and appropriate opportunities while offering honest, intelligent, and objective advice. We deeply respect the initiative, hard work, risk, and sacrifice that go into building any organization, along with the emotional ties Owners have to their businesses.
Valufinder’s in-house research team has extensive experience creating high-value target lists tailored to a Buyer’s criteria in every major industry. Most research associates have over 10 years of tenure with the team. Their methodology has evolved with AI technology, web-based searches, traditional business databases and trade sources, and old-school data checking to ensure a robust and accurate prospecting list.
Valufinder’s marketing professionals create informative, personalized, and compelling mailing materials that emphasize a Buyer’s potential strategic fit with each target. Marketing then collaborates with our seasoned M&A prospecting team to create engaging scripts for initial target conversations and Q&A.
Our process typically allows our clients an exclusive first look—that is a non-competitive one-on-one conversation with an Owner. Once chemistry is established, a proprietary transaction can often be completed, bypassing a competitive auction process and its significantly higher multiples and prices.
As a trusted buy-side M&A firm USA, Valufinder’s unique strength lies in our experienced deal professionals, successful transaction history, and steadfast commitment to an approach that respects the goals of both buyers and sellers.
Our team of professionals at Valufinder has over 350 years of combined transaction and operational experience. They are dedicated to providing Owners and Buyers with insightful and wise counsel, always prioritizing a client’s needs first.
Valufinder’s professionals, both at the firm and in their earlier careers, have successfully initiated and/or completed over 650+ transactions in various industries, with an aggregate seller’s enterprise value exceeding $14 billion.
Valufinder’s core policy is to ensure a fair and equitable transaction. We never try to convince either the Owner or Buyer to proceed with a transaction. Instead, we present the facts as best we know them, allowing the parties to decide what is right for them.
Valufinder’s clients include highly respected public and private corporations and private equity firms that rely on our private equity acquisition advisory services and our ability to generate targeted and proprietary deal flow outside the usual auction environment. Both Owners and Buyers appreciate the confidential conversations where Buyer’s and Owner’s options are fully explored and understood before any final decisions are made. Both sides appreciate the experience, patience, and hard-won wisdom we bring to the conversation as we pursue the right course of action.
“I feel that Valufinder is part of my own organization! They listen to our acquisition needs and provide us with unique, original opportunities that are qualified and then present information on the prospect without the fluff. They are always there to help. I would recommend them as one of the top intermediaries in the country and truly value our relationship.”
“For over a decade, Valufinder has consistently done a tremendous job of introducing us to quality companies in a variety of industries. We truly value their business development capabilities and look forward to closing more deals with them in the future.”
“Valufinder identified and reached out to organizations we never even thought about as potential sellers. They introduced us to several excellent companies that as far as I knew had not been on the market. Valufinder found the right company for us and assisted us in completing the transaction. The acquisition lifted our company to the next level. We appreciate their help and responsiveness and look forward to doing more deals with them.”
“One of my partners announced that he desired to exit the business and return to New Zealand. We decided to investigate the possibility of selling the business and responded to an inquiry from Valufinder. Many companies expressed interest in purchasing PDQ. However, Valufinder listened to what we were looking for and then found the right buyer for us. The PDQ management team selected Valufinder’s client, the Dover Corporation because of its commitment to leave the management team in place and allow the company to continue to operate autonomously. Without Valufinder, we never would have found Dover.”
“It is always a pleasure to work with the Valufinder team. Valufinder brings the highest levels of responsiveness and professionalism to every situation. Their hard work is reflected in their long tenure in the industry and excellent reputation they have within our firm.”
“I had already started the process to sell my company when Valufinder introduced me to one of their clients, the Triumph Group. Valufinder quickly arranged for the exchange of materials and made sure my information got into the hands of the buyer’s president, the ultimate decision maker. Valufinder then assisted both sides in moving the deal forward and reaching a successful closing.”
“When our group began to investigate a rollup in an out-of-favor industry, we sought the assistance of Valufinder who had been providing us with exceptional deal flow for many years. Valufinder’s team unrolled a multifaceted plan, which quickly achieved the results we sought. Their ability to mobilize their in-house team for a targeted program was remarkable.”
“Valufinder’s dedication to delivering results is evident in every aspect of their work. Their thorough and well-defined process, along with a professional and persistent team, has played an important role in our pursuit of add-on acquisitions. We appreciate their commitment to our goals and the expertise they bring to each transaction.”
“Valufinder’s ongoing support in our HVAC acquisition strategy has been outstanding. Their team’s ability to understand our specific needs and execute a well-structured search has resulted in the discovery of valuable opportunities. The professionalism and dedication of Valufinder have ensured that each step of the process is handled with care, making them an important partner in our expansion efforts.”
“Valufinder’s advisory services have exceeded our expectations at every turn. Their structured and strategic approach to acquisitions, supported by a highly skilled and determined team, has led to a series of successful transactions that have bolstered our portfolio. We appreciate their professionalism and deep expertise, which have made them a vital partner in our growth journey.”
Acquisition candidates are typically companies with revenues between $5 and $500 million and adjusted EBITDA between $1 and $75 million. Valufinder also works with companies in turnaround situations. Financing candidates usually have an Adjusted EBITDA of between $5 and $40 million, and we also assist companies requiring unique solutions to complex problems.
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