RKJ Partners
Lower Middle Market Investment Banking
07/21/2025
At RKJ Partners, we specialize in supporting independent sponsors and entrepreneurial acquirers throughout the entire buy-side M&A process. Since 2008, we’ve carved out a niche in the lower middle market, focusing on operating companies and target companies generating EBITDA in the range of $1MM to $5MM.
Our firm acts as an extension of your deal team—proactively sourcing off-market opportunities, managing outreach, coordinating diligence, guiding negotiations and sourcing acquisition related capital. Over 95% of our engagements are on the buy side, giving us deep experience and a focused perspective on what it takes to close deals in today’s competitive environment.
Whether you’re raising capital for a first-time acquisition or adding to an existing platform, we help you stay in front of owners and one step ahead of the process.
If you’re an independent sponsor seeking qualified opportunities, seller access, and a partner who understands the nuance of your model—we’d welcome the chance to connect.
Feel free to reach out directly ([email protected]) or visit our website to learn more: www.rkjpartners.com
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Strategic Partnerships for Independent Sponsors in M&A This document outlines how RKJ Partners provides specialized support to independent sponsors and entrepreneurial acquirers navigating the complex landscape of lower middle market mergers and acquisitions. We detail our comprehensive services, unique value proposition, and proven approach to unlockin
09/25/2023
RKJ Partners ("RKJ") is pleased to announce the closing of a buy-side M&A transaction. RKJ was engaged to advise Veritas Management Group, Inc. (“VMG”) on its acquisition of Dynamic Search Partners, LLC dba ASAP Talent Services (“ASAP”) . VMG is a leading management consulting firm offering solutions to complex challenges involving public health, technology and military domains. VMG serves government and commercial sector organizations, academic institutions and non-profit organizations, domestically and globally. VMG offers client-centric solutions via its Health Equity Practice and its Research and Evaluation Practice.
“Over the years, VMG has engaged RKJ on a number of transactions”, said Melanie McCant, VMG’s President and CEO. “We’ve evaluated multiple acquisition targets and we have explored several strategic partnerships and capital raises. With every opportunity, RKJ’s experienced investment bankers provided timely advice that afforded VMG the opportunity to achieve our desired outcome. In this specific acquisition, the RKJ team helped us in identifying the right strategic acquisition target. RKJ managed every aspect of the buy side process. When we decide to exit the business, we will not hesitate to call on the expertise of the RKJ team to advise us on our sell side opportunity.”
RKJ was engaged to advise VMG as the company's exclusive buy-side advisor throughout the entire process. Specifically, RKJ's role included: target company identification, deal structuring, deal negotiating, valuation analysis and sourcing capital to fund acquisition.
About RKJ Partners – www.rkjpartners.com:
Formed in 2008 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, RKJ Partners offers a unique suite of investment banking advisory services specializing in corporate transactions valued less than $100MM. The firm follows a client-centric business model that eliminates conflicts of interest, while delivering seasoned expertise and higher success rates when compared to lower middle-market investment banking firms. Our clients include buyers of private and publicly owned businesses, strategic buyers, financial partners and private investment groups who seek uncompromising advice regarding their investment banking activities. Specifically, RKJ provides the following services: Merger & Acquisitions Advisory Services, Capital Advisory Services and Strategic Advisory Services.
Contact us today to find out how RKJ Partners can develop a myriad of value-added solutions that will transform your business.
RKJ Partners
1550 Larimer Street, Suite 1055
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 335 9912
www.rkjpartners.com
05/28/2023
CLOSED TRANSACTION - Ardint Capital, Inc. Acquires Logo Label Printing Company (Buy-Side M&A Advisory) Commercial Printing Industry
RKJ Partners ("RKJ") is pleased to announce the closing of a buy-side M&A transaction. Our client, Ardint Capital, Inc. ("Ardint") (www.ardintcapital.com), acquired 100% of the assets of Logo Label Printing Company ("LLPC") (www.logolabelprinting.com). Ardint is a strategic buyer that invests in small to middle market growth companies. Ardint focuses on companies in manufacturing and real estate and value-added distribution sectors typically valued between $1Million to $20 million. Ardint’s desire is to partner with management teams to help create a strategy for growth. The firm’s management team has more than 75 years of collective experience, extensive industry contacts and they help to create a culture of honesty, integrity and hard work.
“The acquisition of Logo Label represents the first step in a roll up strategy in the commercial printing space”, said Scott Nalls, CEO of Ardint Capital. “We engaged RKJ early in the process to help us close the Logo deal. Since day one of the engagement, the bankers at RKJ provided timely, valued-added guidance throughout the buy side process. Their expertise as it related to valuation, deal structure, negotiating and capital sourcing was exceptional. The RKJ team will continue to operate as a valued member of the Ardint team on our subsequent deals.”
About RKJ Partners, LLC – www.rkjpartners.com:
Headquartered in Denver, Georgia, RKJ Partners, LLC offers a unique suite of investment banking advisory services specializing in corporate transactions valued less than $100MM. The firm follows a client-centric business model that eliminates conflicts of interest, while delivering seasoned expertise and higher success rates when compared to lower middle-market investment banking firms. Our clients include buyers of private and publicly owned businesses, strategic buyers, financial partners and private investment groups who seek uncompromising advice regarding their investment banking activities. Specifically, RKJ provides the following services: Merger & Acquisitions Advisory Services, Capital Advisory Services and Strategic Advisory Services.
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07/24/2025