11 M&A advisors active in Seattle in 2026. Covers technology, aerospace, industrials, consumer, and multi-sector deals with firm profiles and recent transactions.
Seattle M&A stayed active through 2025. Technology, aerospace, and industrials all drove deal volume in the region.
The city draws both PE sponsors and strategic buyers. Pacific Northwest founders have access to a strong local advisor bench.
Picking the right advisor for your sector matters. A tech boutique and an aerospace bank reach very different buyer pools.
Set up a virtual data room before your first advisor call. Seattle buyers check IP ownership, contracts, and financials from day one.
| Firm | Deal Type | Deal Size | Sector Focus | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadia Capital | Cascadia Capital | Both | $20M - $500M | Technology, Consumer, Industrials, Healthcare, Food | cascadiacapital.com |
| CLA Meridian Capital | CLA Meridian Capital | Both | $15M - $300M | Aerospace, Technology, Industrials, Consumer, Food | meridianib.com |
| Alexander Hutton | Alexander Hutton | Both | $10M - $200M | Technology, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Business Services | alexanderhutton.com |
| ACT Capital Advisors | ACT Capital Advisors | Both | $5M - $150M | Multi-sector, Manufacturing, Consumer, Food, Distribution | actcapitaladvisors.com |
| Chinook Capital Advisors | Chinook Capital Advisors | Both | $10M - $100M | Multi-sector, Industrials, Consumer, Business Services | chinookadvisors.com |
| Liberty Ridge Advisors | Liberty Ridge Advisors | Both | $10M - $200M | Technology, Government, Business Services, Industrials | libertyra.com |
| Exvere | Exvere | Sell-side | $10M - $200M | Aerospace, Consumer, Manufacturing, Hospitality | exvere.com |
| Concord Ventures | Concord Ventures | Both | $10M - $500M | Aerospace, Manufacturing, Distribution, Technology, Logistics | concordventuresinc.com |
| Houlihan Lokey | Houlihan Lokey | Both | $100M - $5B | Technology, Healthcare, Consumer, Multi-sector | hl.com |
| Lincoln International | Lincoln International | Both | $50M - $2B | Technology, Industrials, PE-backed, Business Services | lincolninternational.com |
| Capstone Partners | Capstone Partners | Both | $10M - $500M | Technology, Industrials, Consumer, Business Services | capstonepartners.com |
How to verify an advisor's track record
Ask for a closed deal list by sector. A tech boutique and an aerospace bank have different buyer networks.
Advisors who know Seattle can name closed transactions with buyers and dates. Vague sector claims without closed deals are a red flag.
Check whether they've worked with both PE buyers and strategic acquirers. Seattle deals often attract both at the same time.
Use Ellty to share your financials with shortlisted advisors under NDA. You'll see who opens your files before the first call. Check the advisors directory before signing an engagement letter. Review the sell-side due diligence guide before preparing your files.
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Start free 14-day trialHow a Seattle deal runs
Seattle M&A typically runs five to nine months. Tech IP transfers, aerospace contracts, and export controls can add time.
| Stage | What happens | What you need ready | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Preparation | Stage 1: Preparation | Run QoE, build CIM, shortlist advisors by sector | Three years P&L, IP ownership records, key contracts |
| Stage 2: Advisor engagement | Stage 2: Advisor engagement | Sign engagement letter, align on buyer list | Cap table, key licenses, customer contracts |
| Stage 3: Marketing | Stage 3: Marketing | CIM sent to buyers, NDAs signed, meetings set | Ellty data room live with CIM and financial records |
| Stage 4: LOI | Stage 4: LOI | Buyers submit bids, LOIs negotiated, exclusivity signed | Clean revenue data, no open IP or contract disputes |
| Stage 5: Due diligence | Stage 5: Due diligence | Buyer reviews legal, financial, and technical records | Full Ellty data room: IP, contracts, financials, licenses |
| Stage 6: Close | Stage 6: Close | Purchase agreement signed, funds transfer | Reps and warranties signed, transition plans ready |
11 Seattle M&A advisors
These 11 firms advise on M&A in Seattle and across the Pacific Northwest. Coverage spans technology, aerospace, industrials, consumer, and multi-sector deals.
1. Cascadia Capital
A leading Seattle investment bank with 316 completed deals across tech, industrials, and consumer.
Recent Deals: Advised Super-Sod on its sale to Kainos Capital (June 2026). Advised Tonkean on its acquisition by Coupa (May 2026). Expanded industrials group with Everett Currier as Managing Director (June 2026).
LinkedIn: Cascadia Capital LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Technology, consumer, industrials, healthcare, food and agribusiness
Deal Type: Both
Deal Size: $20M - $500M
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: cascadiacapital.com
2. CLA Meridian Capital
A Seattle-based mid-market bank with $22B in transaction value and 30+ years in the market.
Recent Deals: Advised Hostwinds on its acquisition by HostPapa (April 2026). Advised on M/E Engineering's merger with Salas O'Brien (October 2025). Joined CLA to expand investment banking services nationally (April 2026).
LinkedIn: CLA Meridian Capital LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Aerospace, technology, food, industrials, business services
Deal Type: Both
Deal Size: $15M - $300M
Location: Seattle, WA (also Portland, Salt Lake City, Bay Area)
Website: meridianib.com
3. Alexander Hutton
A Seattle investment bank since 1986 and the local member of Oaklins' global mid-market M&A network.
Recent Deals: Advised Diversified Plastics Industrial Solutions on a 2026 transaction. Completed 220+ successful transactions over its history. Active in technology, manufacturing, and business services M&A through 2025-2026.
LinkedIn: Alexander Hutton LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Technology, manufacturing, healthcare, home services, business services
Deal Type: Both
Deal Size: $10M - $200M
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: alexanderhutton.com
4. ACT Capital Advisors
The largest and oldest M&A advisory firm in Seattle, active since 1986.
Recent Deals: Advised Key Trucking on its acquisition by Estes Logistics (February 2026). Advised on J.E. McAmis acquisition by Orion Group Holdings (February 2026). Advised Derotic Emergency Equipment on its acquisition by Amerit Fleet Services (December 2025).
LinkedIn: ACT Capital Advisors LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Multi-sector, manufacturing, consumer, food, distribution, transportation
Deal Type: Both
Deal Size: $5M - $150M
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: actcapitaladvisors.com
5. Chinook Capital Advisors
A Kirkland M&A firm with 50+ years of team experience and 100+ completed transactions.
Recent Deals: Advised on Sno Valley Process Solutions acquisition by ACI Mechanical (January 2025). Advised Sea-Tac Electric on a 2025 transaction. Active in lower-middle-market M&A across the Pacific Northwest through 2025-2026.
LinkedIn: Chinook Capital Advisors LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Multi-sector, industrials, consumer, business services, manufacturing
Deal Type: Both
Deal Size: $10M - $100M
Location: Kirkland, WA (serves Seattle market)
Website: chinookadvisors.com
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A Seattle boutique ranked in Axial's Top 25 Investment Banks for four consecutive years.
Recent Deals: Advised IDAX on its acquisition by Helix Traffic Solutions (September 2025). Active in technology, government services, and business services M&A through 2025-2026. Has completed 34+ transactions across multiple sectors.
LinkedIn: Liberty Ridge Advisors LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Technology, government services, business services, industrials
Deal Type: Both
Deal Size: $10M - $200M
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: libertyra.com
7. Exvere
A Seattle M&A firm since 1991 with 150+ completed assignments and $3B+ in transaction value.
Recent Deals: Active in aerospace, consumer, manufacturing, and hospitality M&A in the Pacific Northwest through 2025-2026. Advises privately held companies on sell-side mandates. Chairman and CEO Michael Brustkern leads the firm.
LinkedIn: Exvere LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Aerospace, consumer products, manufacturing, food, hospitality
Deal Type: Sell-side
Deal Size: $10M - $200M
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: exvere.com
8. Concord Ventures
A Bellevue M&A firm covering aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics in the $10M-$500M range.
Recent Deals: Active in aerospace, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics M&A in the Pacific Northwest through 2025-2026. Advises sellers across aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. Has completed 38+ deals with deep aerospace sector expertise.
LinkedIn: Concord Ventures LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Aerospace, manufacturing, distribution, technology, transportation
Deal Type: Both
Deal Size: $10M - $500M
Location: Bellevue, WA (serves Seattle market)
Website: concordventuresinc.com
9. Houlihan Lokey
The top US mid-market M&A advisor by deal count, with national technology and healthcare coverage.
Recent Deals: Ranked number-one in US mid-market M&A by deal volume in 2025. Active in technology, healthcare, and consumer M&A nationally through 2025-2026. Serves the Pacific Northwest with dedicated technology and industrial practices.
LinkedIn: Houlihan Lokey LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Technology, healthcare, consumer, multi-sector
Deal Type: Both
Deal Size: $100M - $5B
Location: National (serves Seattle market)
Website: hl.com
10. Lincoln International
A global mid-market bank with 430+ transactions in 2025 and a US IPO filing in April 2026.
Recent Deals: Filed for US IPO in April 2026. Closed 430+ transactions in 2025 across technology and industrials. Net income rose 31% year over year in 2025 to $214.1M.
LinkedIn: Lincoln International LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Technology, industrials, PE-backed, business services
Deal Type: Both
Deal Size: $50M - $2B
Location: National (serves Seattle market)
Website: lincolninternational.com
11. Capstone Partners
A national mid-market bank with dedicated technology and industrials practices.
Recent Deals: Active in technology, industrials, consumer, and business services M&A nationally through 2025-2026. Covers PE-backed and founder-owned businesses. Publishes sector-specific M&A update reports quarterly.
LinkedIn: Capstone Partners LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Technology, industrials, consumer, business services
Deal Type: Both
Deal Size: $10M - $500M
Location: National (serves Seattle market)
Website: capstonepartners.com
Technology M&A in Seattle in 2025-2026
Seattle technology M&A tracked the national surge. North America tech deal value rose 93% in 2025.
AI-related transactions drove much of that growth. Seattle's software and cloud companies put it at the center of that activity.
Cascadia Capital hired a veteran software banker in 2026 and opened a Silicon Valley office. That mirrors where Seattle-area tech founder exits are heading.
Use Ellty to share financials and IP records with buyers under NDA. Set granular permissions so each buyer only sees what their NDA covers. Review the M&A deal types guide before your first advisor meeting. Track which buyers open your files before management calls with Ellty analytics.
Aerospace and industrials deals in the Pacific Northwest
Aerospace and defense deal volume rose 12% in Q1 2025 over Q4 2024. The Pacific Northwest is a core market for that activity.
Concord Ventures and CLA Meridian Capital both cover aerospace from Seattle. Strategic buyers drove 71% of sector deals in 2025.
Boeing's supplier base drives deal flow for Pacific Northwest manufacturers. Buyers look for clean government contracts, clean IP, and no open compliance gaps.
Share government contracts and technical specs with secure file sharing before buyer meetings. Compare general advisors on the advisors directory before narrowing to sector specialists. Read the due diligence red flags guide before your first buyer conversation. Ellty lets you set expiring link access on sensitive contract files shared with multiple buyers.
Getting your deal documents ready in Seattle
Seattle founders often start the advisor search before their files are ready. Buyers check IP, contracts, and financials in the first week of diligence.
You'll need clean IP ownership, no open litigation, and three years of financials. Any gap adds weeks to the process.
Government contract transfers need extra time for aerospace and defense sellers. Plan ahead if your company holds government clearances or contracts.
Use Ellty to organize your files before advisor outreach begins. Track who opens your documents and how long they spend on each file. Startups and established companies both benefit from organized data rooms before buyer outreach. Review the M&A process guide to understand each stage before signing with an advisor.
How Ellty helps you close an M&A deal in Seattle
You've picked your Seattle advisor. Set up your data room next.
- 1.Upload IP records, contracts, and financialsOrganize files by type. Seattle buyers check IP ownership fast.
- 2.Set access by buyer type and NDA statusPE buyers and strategic acquirers need different document sets.
- 3.Track who reviews your key filesSee which buyers open your contracts and how long they spend.
Common questions about Seattle M&A advisors
- Technology, aerospace, industrials, and consumer are the most active. PE sponsors and strategic buyers compete for all four sector types.
- Local advisors know the Pacific Northwest buyer pool and can name recent closed deals. National firms reach more PE sponsors across the country.
- Most Seattle deals run five to nine months. Aerospace contracts and IP transfers can add time beyond typical M&A timelines.
- IP ownership, customer contracts, government clearances, and three years of financials. Gaps in any area slow or reprice a deal.
- Before your first advisor call. Buyers expect IP records, contracts, and financials ready from day one of diligence.
- CLA Meridian Capital, Concord Ventures, and Exvere all cover aerospace. ACT Capital Advisors also handles manufacturing and distribution deals.
