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What we do

Providing merger and acquisition advisory, growth capital and valuation services exclusively for lower middle market private companies.

Who we are

Built by Athletes. Trusted by Founders.
Focused on Value.

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Capital 42 Advisors was founded on a simple belief: business owners deserve the same level of sophistication, preparation, and advocacy as the buyers sitting across the table.

Founded by a former professional athlete turned entrepreneur and investment banker, our firm combines competitive drive, financial expertise, and firsthand business ownership experience with a deep understanding of what’s at stake when founders make consequential decisions about their companies.

We believe great advice starts with understanding what matters most to you, not just what your business is worth.

Independent by design and founder-focused by choice, we bring clarity to complex decisions, candid advice to difficult conversations, and unwavering advocacy to every engagement.

Whether you’re preparing for growth, exploring a transaction, or considering what’s next, we’re in your corner from the first conversation to the final handshake.

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Who we serve

Founders who are thinking about
what’s next.

We focus where we have depth, so you get advice grounded in your market, not generalities.

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  • Sport & MediaBrands · Content · Live events
  • TechnologySoftware · Tech-enabled services
How we help

Every owner starts with one question.

Whatever’s on your mind, you’ll get a straight answer and a clear plan for what comes next.

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Capital 42 Advisors · Guide The Founder’s Guide to Selling Your Company What it’s worth · How a sale works · What to ask
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A short, plain-English guide to what drives your company’s value, how a sale really works, and the questions to ask before you talk to any buyer.

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