Selected Transactions

Acquired By
2024
Petaluma, CA
Acquired By
2024
Petaluma, CA
Acquired By
2023
Atlanta, GA
Acquired By
2023
Atlanta, GA
Acquired By
2023
San Diego, CA
Acquired By
2023
San Diego, CA
Details
Acquired By
2023
Houston, TX
Acquired By
2023
Houston, TX
Details
Acquired By
2022
San Diego, CA
Acquired By
2022
San Diego, CA
Investment By
2022
Portland, OR
Investment By
2022
Portland, OR
Acquired By
2022
San Mateo, CA
Acquired By
2022
San Mateo, CA
Details
Acquired By
2022
Fayetteville, AR
Acquired By
2022
Fayetteville, AR
Details
Acquired By
2023
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Acquired By
2023
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Details
Investment By
2022
New York, NY
Investment By
2022
New York, NY
Details
Acquired By
2021
San Diego, CA
Acquired By
2021
San Diego, CA
Details

Acquired By
2021
Westlake Village, CA
Acquired By
2021
Westlake Village, CA
Acquired By
2021
San Diego, CA
Acquired By
2021
San Diego, CA
Acquired By
2021
Westlake Village, CA
Acquired By
2021
Westlake Village, CA
Details
Acquired By
2021
Temecula, CA
Acquired By
2021
Temecula, CA
Acquired By
2021
Tampa, FL
Acquired By
2021
Tampa, FL
Investment By
2020
Wilmington, NC
Investment By
2020
Wilmington, NC
Details

Acquired By
2020
San Diego, CA
Acquired By
2020
San Diego, CA
Acquired By
2019
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Acquired By
2019
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Details

Investment By
2018
Chicago, IL
Investment By
2018
Chicago, IL
Investment By
2018
San Francisco, CA
Investment By
2018
San Francisco, CA
Acquired By
2018
San Diego, CA
Acquired By
2018
San Diego, CA
Details

Investment By
2018
Tucson, AZ
Investment By
2018
Tucson, AZ
Investment By
2018
Arlington, VA
Investment By
2018
Arlington, VA
Acquired By
2017
San Diego, CA
Acquired By
2017
San Diego, CA
Acquired By
2017
Santa Monica, CA
Acquired By
2017
Santa Monica, CA
Acquired By
2016
Carlsbad, CA
Acquired By
2016
Carlsbad, CA
Acquired By
2015
New York, NY
Acquired By
2015
New York, NY
Acquired By
2015
Sydney, Australia
Acquired By
2015
Sydney, Australia
Investment By
2015
San Diego, CA
Investment By
2015
San Diego, CA
Details
Acquired By
2015
Brisbane, Australia
Acquired By
2015
Brisbane, Australia
Acquired By
2014
San Francisco, CA
Acquired By
2014
San Francisco, CA
Investment By
2013
Denver, CO
Investment By
2013
Denver, CO
Acquired by
2012
San Ramon, CA
Acquired by
2012
San Ramon, CA
Acquired by
2011
San Mateo, CA
Acquired by
2011
San Mateo, CA
Acquired By
2010
Raleigh, NC
Acquired By
2010
Raleigh, NC
Acquired By
2007
Lindon, UT
Acquired By
2007
Lindon, UT
Acquired By
2007
San Diego, CA
Acquired By
2007
San Diego, CA
Acquired By
2005
UK
Acquired By
2005
UK

*Includes transactions completed while at other firms

Andrew Gadzecki

Bizness Apps

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."

Scott Langer

Bell Canyon

Co-Founder and CEO

Senior Level Attention

"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."

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."

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."

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 the 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 effect 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."

Trace Smith

Untappd

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

La Jolla 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!"

David Joosten

Growth Loop

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."

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."

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."

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 : )"