Our approach

A clear process. A Managing Director at every step.

Selling, raising capital or buying a company is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. We make sure you understand every step, and never take one alone.

On every engagement
  • A Managing Director, start to finishThe person you meet is the person who runs your deal.
  • Your goals set the planPrice matters. So do your team, your legacy and your timing.
  • Plain-English updatesYou’ll always know where things stand and what comes next.
How a sale works

From first conversation to final handshake.

Select a stage to see what happens, what we do and what we’ll need from you.

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Timelines are typical. Every engagement moves at the pace that’s right for you.

What we do

Three ways we help owners.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sell-side and buy-side advisory, from first conversation to close. We run a disciplined, confidential process that brings the right buyers to the table and keeps you in control of the outcome.

  • Sale of your company, in full or in part
  • Buyer outreach to strategic and financial partners
  • Acquisition search, diligence and negotiation
  • Offer review and deal structuring

Growth Capital

The right investors, on terms that keep you in control. We help you decide how much to raise, from whom, and in what form, then negotiate terms that fit your plans.

  • Minority and majority equity raises
  • Structured equity and growth debt
  • Partial liquidity for owners
  • Investor selection and term negotiation

Valuation

An independent view of what your business is worth today, and what would make it worth more. Useful whether you plan to sell next year, in five years, or never.

  • Independent, defensible valuation
  • Exit readiness assessment
  • Review of an unsolicited offer
  • A practical plan to increase value
Why Capital 42

Not your typical investment bank.

We built Capital 42 around how founders actually want to be advised.

The typical approach
Capital 42
Senior bankers pitch, junior staff execute
A Managing Director on every engagement, start to finish
Larger deals get the attention
Lower middle market companies are all we do
A standard playbook for every client
A process built around your goals and timing
Updates when there’s news
Regular, plain-English updates
Pressure to get a deal done
Candid advice, even when the answer is “not yet”
Common questions

What owners ask before they call.

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Start with one conversation.

A Managing Director will reach out personally — no obligation, no pressure to sell.

Schedule a confidential call