MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Transforming Ambition
Into Legacy
Strategic advisory for business owners, investors, and institutions navigating complex mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
About the Firm
Principled Counsel for
Defining Transactions
Quentin Smith is a premier mergers and acquisitions advisory firm dedicated to guiding middle-market and upper-middle-market companies through their most consequential transactions. Founded on the conviction that every deal should serve a larger strategic purpose, we bring decades of collective experience across industries and geographies.
Our team combines rigorous analytical discipline with deep relationship networks, ensuring that every engagement is executed with precision, discretion, and an unwavering commitment to our clients' long-term success.
Our Philosophy
Built on Principles That Endure
Discretion
Every engagement is handled with the highest standard of confidentiality, protecting our clients' strategic interests throughout the process.
Alignment
We structure engagements to ensure our success is inseparable from yours. Our advice is always independent, objective, and free from conflicts.
Precision
From financial modeling to negotiation strategy, we bring meticulous attention to detail that protects value and mitigates risk at every stage.
Our Services
End-to-End Transaction Excellence
Merchant Banking
QUENTIN SMITH AND ASSOCIATES selectively invests in companies with proven or emerging cash flow profiles, scalable and repeatable business models, and a clear path to a liquidity event within one to three years. In addition to providing capital, we take an active role as a strategic partner, offering tailored advisory, capital markets expertise, and modern marketing infrastructure to accelerate growth and maximize enterprise value. Our approach is designed to enhance outcomes through a combination of aligned investment, deep sector insight, and executional excellence.
Capital Markets Advisory
QUENTIN SMITH AND ASSOCIATES advises clients across the full spectrum of capital formation and structured financing solutions. We specialize in growth equity, private placements, convertible preferred and mandatory convertibles, minority capital investments, preferred equity, and PIPE transactions. On the debt side, our capabilities include private term loans and notes, asset-based lending facilities, and infrastructure-related financing. We also provide debt restructuring expertise and support for secondary transactions. Our approach is strategic, execution-driven, and grounded in deep relationships across institutional capital providers. Powered by proprietary marketing infrastructure, we enhance transaction velocity, broaden investor reach, and deliver thoughtful, tailored solutions aligned with each client’s objectives.
M&A & Strategic Advisory
QUENTIN SMITH AND ASSOCIATES provides comprehensive M&A and strategic advisory services tailored to growth-stage and founder-led businesses. We advise on sell-side transactions, including full exits, divestitures, and recapitalizations, with a focus on maximizing valuation and optimizing transaction structure. Our team also supports buy-side mandates, including acquisition target identification, deal origination, and strategic expansion planning. We provide hands-on guidance across every phase of the transaction lifecycle, including valuation, structuring, negotiation, timing, and financing. Beyond M&A, our strategic advisory capabilities extend into growth consulting, go-to-market strategy, and performance marketing advisory, helping clients accelerate enterprise value while preparing for transformative outcomes. Our approach combines institutional execution with entrepreneurial insight, delivering solutions that drive both near-term impact and long-term strategic value.
Track Record
Results That Speak
$250M+
Transaction Value
150+
Completed Deals
20+
Years of Experience
40+
Industries Served
Trusted By
Our Team
Senior Principals,
Dedicated Partners
QUENTIN SMITH
Managing Partner
20+ years in investment banking and M&A Advisory. Bachelor's in Finance, University of Arizona & Juris Doctorate.
CATHERINE HARLOW
Partner, Sell-Side Advisory
Specializes in sell-side mandates across healthcare, technology, and industrials. 20+ years of experience.
JACORY BROWN
Partner, Buy-Side Advisory
Leads acquisition strategies for private equity and corporate clients. Previously at Lazard and Evercore.
EMILY CHEN
Director, Strategic Advisory
Advises on cross-border transactions and capital structure. MBA from Wharton, CFA charterholder.
Client Perspectives
Trusted by Those
Who Demand the Best
"Quentin Smith guided us through the most complex transaction of our company's history with precision and discretion. Their counsel was indispensable."
JONATHAN R.
CEO, Private Equity Portfolio Company
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Every significant transaction begins with a candid, confidential discussion. We welcome the opportunity to understand your objectives and explore how Quentin Smith can serve as your trusted advisor.
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