Investment Banking
M&A advisory, corporate finance, and capital markets services for entrepreneurs, private equity firms, family offices, and corporations. Our sector expertise, long-standing relationships and entrepreneurial culture position us to drive exceptional outcomes for our clients.
How we serve clients
Mergers and acquisitions
Sell-side advisory
Corporate divestitures
Buy-side advisory
Capital advisory
Debt advisory
Growth equity
Private placements
Restructurings and recapitalizations
Board advisory
Special committee
Fairness opinions
Solvency opinions
Management buyouts
Sector coverage
Our sector-focused approach ensures customized solutions that address opportunities and challenges within your industry.
Mesirow Advises StrategIQ Commerce on its Sale to Loop
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, StrategIQ Commerce is a market-leading provider of real-time data and visibility solutions within the freight and parcel industry segment. The Company’s tech-enabled supply chain management platform and related SaaS solutions offer auditing, KPI reporting, carrier and vendor monitoring, network visibility, predictive analytics, and order tracking features.
“Exceeding expectations and delivering shareholder value is what it’s all about.”
Andrew Carolus
Managing Director | Mesirow Investment Banking
Insights
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July 2026: Supply Chain Management Technology Sector Overview
Supply chain management ("SCM") technology is helping businesses gain greater visibility, efficiency and control across increasingly complex global supply chains. As organizations invest in AI, automation and real-time analytics, demand for innovative SCM solutions continues to accelerate.
May 2026 Market Update: Food, Beverage and Agribusiness
May food, beverage and agribusiness M&A activity was notable less for overall volume than its composition. Strategic acquirers continued to drive transaction activity with deal flow concentrated in the lower end of the middle market.
May 2026 Market Update: Aerospace & Defense
May highlighted a market environment where strategic scale and execution certainly continued to drive aerospace & defense activity.
Events
Our professionals engage where M&A opportunities take shape. We hope to connect with you at an upcoming event.
NFPA Conference & Expo
The NFPA Conference & Expo brings together fire, electrical and life safety professionals to explore the latest standards, technologies, and solutions for protecting people and property.
Automate
Automate is North America’s largest robotics and automation event, bringing together industry professionals to explore cutting-edge technologies, including AI, robotics, and industrial automation solutions.
NRF Protect
NRF PROTECT is the retail industry’s leading conference focused on loss prevention, asset protection, and cybersecurity, bringing together professionals to address evolving risks and security challenges.
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Wealth Management
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CTL and Structured Debt Products
Explore high leverage, credit-backed financing and strategies to enhance execution.