Boutique Investment Bank

Providing Entrepreneurs
With Expert
Transaction Advice

Boutique Investment Bank

Providing Entrepreneurs
with expert
transaction advice

Grounded Strategies,
Elevated Success

We specialize in advising entrepreneurs in evaluating pivotal strategic alternatives for your business. Whether raising capital or embarking on the sale of your company, we are your trusted partner for every step of the way

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Transactions Executed

For you, a life changing transaction.
Together, defying expectations

For you, a life changing transaction. Together, defying expectations

Why Entrepreneurs choose Gravity Advisors

Brad Damphousse

GoFundMe

Co-Founder and CEO

We protect your interests

"Eddie Le and his team helped us sell at the highest possible price. The buy-side are sharks. Eddie is a shark-cage. He protects you from all the incredible bul$%t that the buy-side 'invents' in order to 'neg' your company. If you're in the extremely fortunate position to sell your company, congratulations, but make damn-sure that you're in a shark-cage : )"

Brad Damphousse

GoFundMe

Co-Founder and CEO

We protect your interests

"Eddie Le and his team helped us sell at the highest possible price. The buy-side are sharks. Eddie is a shark-cage. He protects you from all the incredible bul$%t that the buy-side 'invents' in order to 'neg' your company. If you're in the extremely fortunate position to sell your company, congratulations, but make damn-sure that you're in a shark-cage : )"

Sheldon Zhai

Supreme Optimization

FOUNDER AND CEO

We Align Our Interests With Yours

"Working with Mike was a fantastic relationship. Mike has a lot of integrity, and helped lead my firm through a successful acquisition process. He was always available, and highly consultative looking after our needs and not pressuring us into closing a deal that we didn't feel comfortable with. Instead he aligned our interests with the interests of potential buyers to create a win-win at a premium valuation."

Sheldon Zhai

Supreme Optimization

FOUNDER AND CEO

We Align Our Interests With Yours As True Partners

"Working with Mike was a fantastic relationship. Mike has a lot of integrity, and helped lead my firm through a successful acquisition process. He was always available, and highly consultative looking after our needs and not pressuring us into closing a deal that we didn't feel comfortable with. Instead he aligned our interests with the interests of potential buyers to create a win-win at a premium valuation."

Simon Ru

UpNest

Founder and CEO

We maximize valuation through expert negotiation

"Thank you to Eddie and his team for managing our exit process and getting us an incredible result. Eddie was invaluable in assisting us through the process from start to finish and creating the competitive tension that was key to maximizing our valuation."

Simon Ru

UpNest

Founder and CEO

We maximize valuation through expert negotiation

"Thank you to Eddie and his team for managing our exit process and getting us an incredible result. Eddie was invaluable in assisting us through the process from start to finish and creating the competitive tension that was key to maximizing our valuation."

Scott Langer

Bell Canyon

CO-FOUNDER AND CEO

We Deliver Senior Level Attention Throughout The Process

"I had the privilege of working with Mike during the successful sale of my company. Mike brought several qualified options to the table and guided us through the entire complex process. He was readily available throughout the acquisition as a sounding board and helped me manage the hurdles along the way. His expertise, dedication, and unwavering support ensured that we selected the best overall strategic fit for our company that would ensure its longevity. Not only is Mike qualified and experienced to lead, but he also has a steady demeanor and likable personality that make him extremely easy to work with. I am incredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to work with him and highly recommend his services."

Scott Langer

Bell Canyon

CO-FOUNDER AND CEO

We Deliver Senior Level Attention Throughout The Process

"I had the privilege of working with Mike during the successful sale of my company. Mike brought several qualified options to the table and guided us through the entire complex process. He was readily available throughout the acquisition as a sounding board and helped me manage the hurdles along the way. His expertise, dedication, and unwavering support ensured that we selected the best overall strategic fit for our company that would ensure its longevity. Not only is Mike qualified and experienced to lead, but he also has a steady demeanor and likable personality that make him extremely easy to work with. I am incredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to work with him and highly recommend his services."

David Joosten

GrowthLoop

CO-FOUNDER AND CEO

We Are Strategic Thinkers That Can Properly Craft Your Story

"Hiring Eddie was one of the best business decisions we’ve ever made. As a mid-market software business, we needed someone that could run a professional process like a bigger bank would but would also take the time to learn what was special about our product to frame our value in a differentiated way. The way he engages strategically to make new connections and find new approaches is remarkable."

David Joosten

GrowthLoop

CO-FOUNDER AND CEO

We Are Strategic Thinkers That Can Properly Craft Your Story

""Hiring Eddie was one of the best business decisions we’ve ever made. As a mid-market software business, we needed someone that could run a professional process like a bigger bank would but would also take the time to learn what was special about our product to frame our value in a differentiated way. The way he engages strategically to make new connections and find new approaches is remarkable."

Trace Smith

Next Glass

CEO

We Provide A Differentiated Approach To Drive Differentiated Results

"Eddie was phenomenal at helping us navigate a complicated process that included both strategic and financial buyers. He deftly structured a process that allowed us to run several strategics that, on an unsolicited basis, expressed inbound interest along with financial buyers we felt were a better fit down a parallel path. His contacts within our strategic buyer universe allowed him to generate additional interest alongside the unsolicited inbounds and he generated interest from dozens of growth and private equity groups as well.

Ultimately, Eddie's dedicated, senior level attention helped us position our business for a great outcome during a period of uncertainty wrought by the COVID pandemic. I began my career in investment banking and have been through a lot of M&A in my career - Eddie stands out for his ability to build strong relationships, act with integrity and transparency, and orchestrate a process that yields options and, most importantly, fantastic outcomes. I would hire him again in a heartbeat to run a sell-side process."

Trace Smith

Next Glass

CEO

We Provide A Differentiated Approach To Drive Differentiated Results

"Eddie was phenomenal at helping us navigate a complicated process that included both strategic and financial buyers. He deftly structured a process that allowed us to run several strategics that, on an unsolicited basis, expressed inbound interest along with financial buyers we felt were a better fit down a parallel path. His contacts within our strategic buyer universe allowed him to generate additional interest alongside the unsolicited inbounds and he generated interest from dozens of growth and private equity groups as well.

Ultimately, Eddie's dedicated, senior level attention helped us position our business for a great outcome during a period of uncertainty wrought by the COVID pandemic. I began my career in investment banking and have been through a lot of M&A in my career - Eddie stands out for his ability to build strong relationships, act with integrity and transparency, and orchestrate a process that yields options and, most importantly, fantastic outcomes. I would hire him again in a heartbeat to run a sell-side process."

Stacey Anfuso

LJ Logic

FOUNDER AND CEO

We are Transparent and Prioritize Communication

"It was a pleasure working with Mike on the recent sale of our business and I highly recommend his services. Mike is a great communicator and really had the company’s best interest in mind throughout the process. He clearly communicated what to expect each step of the way and he kept the process well-organized and moving forward. He was incredibly effective in helping us prepare the necessary materials for promoting the company and did an excellent job negotiating on our behalf. Well done!"

Stacey Anfuso

LJ Logic

FOUNDER AND CEO

Open and Honest Communications Throughout the Process

"It was a pleasure working with Mike on the recent sale of our business and I highly recommend his services. Mike is a great communicator and really had the company’s best interest in mind throughout the process. He clearly communicated what to expect each step of the way and he kept the process well-organized and moving forward. He was incredibly effective in helping us prepare the necessary materials for promoting the company and did an excellent job negotiating on our behalf. Well done!"

Bobby Darroll

Cheetah Logistics

FOUNDER AND CEO

We Are Advocates And Partners In A Highly Complex Transaction

"We’re very grateful to have worked with Eddie and team. This was our first time going through a sale process and you were true partners in understanding our requirements and walking us through the myriad of options at each point in the deal process. At the same time, your knowledge and experience allowed my management team and I to continue to focus on running the business day to day. We could not have gotten a deal done without you.

You spent the time up front to understand our specific situation and what we were trying to get out of a transaction. Instead of pushing specific buyers on us, you really worked to find the best fit buyer for our business, which not only resulted in the best price, but also ensured that our employees, suppliers, customers, and our company’s legacy were well taken care of.

We are truly appreciative of the relationship we built with you and the team. You were highly professional in all respects and gave us straightforward and authentic advice throughout the entire transaction process which helped us make the best decision for the company and for my family. You were advocates for our interests to the end and truly cared about us as people, not just as a client."

Bobby Darroll

Cheetah Logistics

FOUNDER AND CEO

We Are Advocates And Partners In A Highly Complex Transaction

"We’re very grateful to have worked with Eddie and team. This was our first time going through a sale process and you were true partners in understanding our requirements and walking us through the myriad of options at each point in the deal process. At the same time, your knowledge and experience allowed my management team and I to continue to focus on running the business day to day. We could not have gotten a deal done without you.

You spent the time up front to understand our specific situation and what we were trying to get out of a transaction. Instead of pushing specific buyers on us, you really worked to find the best fit buyer for our business, which not only resulted in the best price, but also ensured that our employees, suppliers, customers, and our company’s legacy were well taken care of.

We are truly appreciative of the relationship we built with you and the team. You were highly professional in all respects and gave us straightforward and authentic advice throughout the entire transaction process which helped us make the best decision for the company and for my family. You were advocates for our interests to the end and truly cared about us as people, not just as a client."

JEFF GERARDI

ProEst

FOUNDER AND CEO

We Understand This Is About Much More Than Just Your Business; It Is Your Legacy

"Mike and team really spent the time up front to understand how selling my business would affect my family and future business goals. They really worked to find the best fit buyer for our business which not only resulted in the best price, but also ensured that our employees and my family were in the best possible position for our futures. Truly grateful for the help though this process."

JEFF GERARDI

ProEst

FOUNDER AND CEO

We Understand This Is About Much More Than Just Your Business; It Is Your Legacy

"Mike and team really spent the time up front to understand how selling my business would affect my family and future business goals. They really worked to find the best fit buyer for our business which not only resulted in the best price, but also ensured that our employees and my family were in the best possible position for our futures. Truly grateful for the help though this process"

JOHN PACINI

Mom Media

CEO

We Are Your North Star

"In navigating the labyrinth of mergers and acquisitions, Michael Clarke emerged as more than just our guide – he became our trusted confidant. His unparalleled attention to detail and empathetic approach turned what could have been a daunting process into a seamless experience. Michael's willingness to learn our unique business landscape and his unwavering support during challenging moments are unmatched. His guidance was the North Star we followed, leading us successfully through our most critical transaction."

JOHN PACINI

Mom Media

CEO

We Are Your North Star

"In navigating the labyrinth of mergers and acquisitions, Michael Clarke emerged as more than just our guide – he became our trusted confidant. His unparalleled attention to detail and empathetic approach turned what could have been a daunting process into a seamless experience. Michael's willingness to learn our unique business landscape and his unwavering support during challenging moments are unmatched. His guidance was the North Star we followed, leading us successfully through our most critical transaction"

Chris Sell

GrowthLoop

Co-CEO

If you have the opportunity to work with Gravity Advisors, you should say yes right now.

"I hoped Gravity Advisors would deliver the standard things: a good network, make introductions, and manage the process. But, in my heart of hearts, I dreamed that they would take the time to understand what our technical software product does, and why it matters. Somehow, Eddie Le and his team were able to deliver on both. After a few meetings Eddie and his team were pitching our enterprise software product and how its architecture created long term differentiation as if they were a product manager on our team. They go deep on your product and industry no matter how technical it gets. And are able to represent you as well as a Co-Founder would in any room. Isn't that who you want talking to the world about your business?"

WILL TRAPP

Gratavid

FOUNDER AND CEO

We Know the Buyside and Understand the Market

"Eddie and team have a deep understanding of current valuations, the private equity landscape, and how to consider market timing. I can't imagine our acquisition having the success it did without the help of Eddie and team. I can't recommend them enough."

Will Trapp

Gratavid

FOUNDER AND CEO

Active Discussions With Strategic Acquirers and Financial Sponsors Daily

"Lumos Partners has a deep understanding of current valuations, the private equity landscape, and how to consider market timing. I can't imagine our acquisition having the success it did without the help of Lumos Partners. I can't recommend them enough"

Andrew Gadzecki

BiznessApps

FOUNDER AND CEO

We work to know more about your business than you do

"Don’t get caught up in the glitter of big firms with fancy tombstones and big rolodexes. Find smart people that have the drive and hustle to take you across the finish line because it’s a marathon. When I decided to sell, I spoke with mobile app bankers and decided to go with the one advisor that had never done a mobile deal. I went with Eddie because he was smart and I trusted he would put in the work to know my business almost better than I did.

So don’t be afraid to think outside the box and go with your gut. That’s what I did, and I was right."

ANDREW GADZECKI

BiznessApps

FOUNDER AND CEO

We work to know more about your business than you do

"Don’t get caught up in the glitter of big firms with fancy tombstones and big rolodexes. Find smart people that have the drive and hustle to take you across the finish line because it’s a marathon. When I decided to sell, I spoke with mobile app bankers and decided to go with the one advisor that had never done a mobile deal. I went with Eddie because he was smart and I trusted he would put in the work to know my business almost better than I did.

So don’t be afraid to think outside the box and go with your gut. That’s what I did, and I was right."

Notable Transactions

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Houston, TX
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Fayetteville, AR
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Trabuco Canyon, CA
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San Diego, CA
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*Includes transactions completed while at other firms

Gravity Advisors Team

Gravity Advisors comprises a seasoned team of investment bankers focused on understanding what matters to you in a transaction. We adeptly tell your story, protect your interests, and execute a deal that yields the optimal outcome based on your objectives.

Founder and Managing Partner

eddie@gravityadvisors.com

Founder and Managing Partner

mike@gravityadvisors.com

Vice President

michael@gravityadvisors.com

Eddie Le

About Eddie:
Eddie Le is a Founder and Managing Partner at Gravity Advisors with over 20 years of experience as a technology investment banker and entrepreneur. Eddie has partnered with a wide range of successful founders, delivering a bespoke experience to guide entrepreneurs through a transaction process. Eddie has an extensive background in M&A and strategic advisory work as an investment banker as well as leading corporate development teams at large software companies.

Additionally, Eddie serves on the Board of Directors of multiple successful technology businesses operating in various end markets. Eddie graduated in 2000 with a B.A. in Economics from Dartmouth College. Eddie maintains his FINRA Series 24, Series 63, and Series 79 licenses.

Other Things to Know:
Eddie lives in California with his wife and two children. His son, Joshua, and daughter, Joey, are young soccer players and prolific artists. Thanks to them, he has the best Zoom background in the industry. Eddie was also a member of the 1997 undefeated Ivy League Championship Football team and has one championship ring.

Mike Kim

About Mike:
Mike Kim is a Founder and Managing Partner at Gravity Advisors where he focuses on deal origination and execution of the firm’s investment banking activities. Mike has over 20 years of experience spanning M&A advisory, equity research, and corporate roles at firms including Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan, and CDW, a $25 billion Fortune 500 company. Throughout his career, Mike has worked closely with many leading venture capital and private equity firms on investment opportunities across the technology landscape. Mike is a winner of the “40 under 40” Emerging Leaders Award for deal-making by The M&A Advisor.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley and is FINRA Series 63, and 79 licensed.

Other Things to Know:
Mike resides in California and enjoys golfing, exploring new cities and countries, and spending time with his two kids. While Mike does not possess an Ivy League Football Championship ring like his co-workers, he did coach and lead his son’s kindergarten flag football team to the league championship in Spring of 2023.

Michael Clarke

About Michael:
Michael Clarke is a Vice President at Gravity Advisors where he plays a critical role in M&A and capital raising transactions. Michael has 12 years of experience executing investment banking processes at Gravity Advisors as well as prior M&A firms, Lumos Partners and Rutberg & Company. Michael possesses a deep understanding of financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and deal structuring. He has spent a majority of his professional career in the technology sector, strategically partnering with innovative founders to solve complex business problems.

Michael graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University in 2011. He currently maintains his FINRA Series 63 and Series 79 licenses.

Other Things to Know:
Michael resides in California and enjoys traveling, fitness, and spending time with his family. Michael was a member of the 2007 and 2008 Ivy League Championship Football teams.