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Investment Banking Support for Privately Held Businesses.

Union Pier Capital is an investment banking firm for privately held businesses too large and complicated for business brokers while being a poor fit for bulge-bracket investment banks. As entrepreneurs who have built and sold our own companies, we understand your world, your people, and the challenges you face while being able to provide Wall Street outcomes with Main Street service.

Deep Transaction Experience

More than 300 transactions totaling over $11 billion across the defense, security, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and government contracting markets.

  • Defense, Security, & Government

    Transactions
    53
    Volume
    $1.3B
  • Manufacturing & Distribution

    Transactions
    76
    Volume
    $540M
  • Healthcare

    Transactions
    64
    Volume
    $2.7B
  • Real Estate & Retail

    Transactions
    41
    Volume
    $371M
  • Utilities

    Transactions
    34
    Volume
    $3.0B
  • Higher Education

    Transactions
    28
    Volume
    $900M
  • Hospitality & Entertainment

    Transactions
    15
    Volume
    $280M
  • Financial Services

    Transactions
    7
    Volume
    $2.0B

Your goals. Our expertise.
A partnership built on results.

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Our Services

Union Pier Capital provides institutional-quality M&A advisory and valuation services to private business owners navigating complex transactions. Our engagements are structured to meet you where you are, from coaching to full deal management.

  1. Advisory & Coaching

    For owners who have identified prospective buyers and want expert guidance to protect their interests. We provide strategic coaching, CIM review, LOI analysis, and negotiation support, while you lead the process.

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  2. Assisted Sale Process

    We prepare your full marketing package, assist in the buyer identification process, while you drive direct buyer outreach. We take a more active coaching-role at the start of the Letter of Intent stage and coach through closing.

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  3. Full-Service M&A Advisory

    Our flagship offering. We run every aspect of your sale, from go-to-market strategy and buyer outreach to competitive auction management, legal coordination, and closing. You are engaged at key decision points only.

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Enterprise Valuation Services

Our valuation opinions are grounded in sector-specific performance metrics and analysis of recently completed comparable transactions. Designed for privately held, operating companies with established revenue and profitability.

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Get in Touch

Whether you're exploring a sale, considering growth capital, or just want to understand your options, we're here for a confidential conversation.

997 Morrison Dr. STE 9
Charleston, SC 29403

100 Morningside Cir. STE 201
Birmingham, AL, 35213

1 (843) 860 - 1242
info@unionpiercapital.com

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