About us
Aethlon Capital is a team of investment bankers specializing in mergers and acquisitions, growth capital, and strategic advisory services for privately-owned companies. For over 25 years, this single focus has given us a unique understanding of the markets and the players. We dig deep to uncover the story behind the numbers and deliver the right deal for you.
Large investment banks often dazzle clients with a senior-level pitch team, then pass the real work down to the junior level. At Aethlon, who you see is who you get. We stay personally involved from strategy through execution, taking the time to understand your business, your goals, and what success looks like for you.
Our clients work directly with the team that guides every stage of the process, from positioning and buyer outreach to negotiations and closing. We take a thoughtful, hands-on approach to deliver the right outcome for you, your business, and your stakeholders.
Great transactions require more than deal expertise. Aethlon’s Advisors are accomplished business leaders who have built, operated, invested in, and advised companies across a wide range of industries. Their experience complements our transaction expertise, giving clients additional strategic, operational, and industry perspectives throughout the process.
It’s another way we help clients achieve the right outcome, not just the right deal.
The word aethlon means “reward” in ancient Greek. We know you’ve worked hard to get where you are. Our job is to be sure you get the full “reward” for your successful efforts.
We’re pleased to welcome Jack Dempsey as an Advisor at Aethlon Capital. Jack brings a unique blend of operating, consulting, investing, and entrepreneurial experience that will further strengthen the strategic guidance we provide business owners throughout the M&A process. His perspective will complement our transaction experience, helping clients think through
On January 27th, Aethlon Founder and Managing Principal Sima Griffith spoke on a panel of investors and advisors at the Capital Markets & M&A Update hosted by FEI Twin Cities and Private Directors Association. Panelists agreed that 2025 was uneven, but the foundation for 2026 is materially stronger. Below are
Selling a company is one of the most important decisions an owner will ever make. Even if you’re not in the middle of a transaction, many of you know business owners, executives, and families who are thinking about “what’s next.” As we look toward 2026, the environment is shaping up
Minneapolis investment banking firm: mergers & acquisitions, growth capital financing, and strategic advisory services.
1786 James Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55403