ACT Capital Advisors, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce its inclusion in Axial’s list of “Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks” for the first quarter of 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that ACT Capital Advisors has made it onto Axial’s “Q1 Top 25 Investment Banks” list.

Axial, the trusted deal platform serving the lower middle market, creates its annual league tables based on a comprehensive assessment of the deal-making activities of more than 400 investment banks and M&A advisory firms. Key factors that drive the league table rankings include client quality, buy-side targeting, M&A process effectiveness, and deal outcomes.

According to data released by Axial, the company’s platform experienced a “20.32% increase in deal flow compared to Q1 of last year and the second-highest quarterly total in Axial history.” This surge in deal activity signals a renewed momentum in the lower-middle market, defying earlier concerns and pointing toward a potentially stronger year for M&A than anticipated.

Axial’s recognition highlights ACT’s deep industry expertise across various sectors, efficient deal execution process, and commitment to maximizing client value. As buyer demand rises, ACT is excited to build on its momentum, contributing to deal flow and helping business owners achieve successful exits.    

For more information and the full list of 2025 winners, read Axial’s article here.

About ACT Capital Advisors 

ACT Capital Advisors is a premier mergers & acquisitions firm representing lower to middle-market companies across all industries. ACT has a 40-year history of deal-making, closing 250+ transactions, and unlocking over $2.5 billion in wealth for its clients. For more information, visit  https://actcapitaladvisors.com/.