TRUSTED ADVISORS FOR SELLING YOUR COMPANY
Aethlon is an investment bank known for delivering outstanding results for business owners who seek our guidance and expertise—whether that’s selling their company for premium value or raising growth capital. We leverage our M&A expertise and negotiating skills to deliver the right deal every time.
ABOUT AETHLON
Unique focus.
Unique perspective.
Unique capabilities.

Since our founding in 1996, our singular focus has been helping our clients achieve their goals–whether that’s selling their company for premium value or raising capital to fuel growth. At Aethlon Capital, we measure our success by yours.  We are advocates and trusted advisors, leveraging our M&A expertise and strong negotiating skills to deliver the right deal every time.

We specialize in representing companies with $20 million to $200 million in revenue, often powered by competitive advantages—breakthrough technology, innovative processes, or compelling customer value. Our transaction expertise and robust network of relationships enable us to deliver the right opportunities and right partners for your company.

OUR SERVICES
What clients appreciate most about Aethlon is our experience and our passion for getting the "right deal" done, and getting it done right.
01. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Transitions Made Smoothly

There’s more to selling your business than determining a value and finding a buyer. It takes an in-depth understanding of how to navigate the sale process, build buyer demand, and negotiate a successful close. We understand that it’s not only a business transition but also a life transition.

We’re known for our ability to advocate for our clients and adeptly guide them through the entire process, to present the business in a compelling manner, create defensible valuations, and use our robust network of contacts and relationships to find the right buyer. We come to the table with experience, integrity, strong negotiation skills – and above all – a very personal commitment to your success.

ADVISORY SERVICES

 

Aethlon’s decades of experience with mergers and acquisitions spans an array of transactions:
 
  • Sale to a strategic buyer
  • Sale to a private equity firm
  • Sale to a family office
02. GROWTH CAPITAL
Building Sustained Growth

Growth capital often comes from partnerships with strategic investors, private equity firms, or high-net worth individuals. Investors like these are looking to invest in companies that have moved beyond founder financing and are now positioned to become significant players in their industries. It’s our goal to ensure that you not only get the capital you need, but to find value-added investors who share your entrepreneurial passion and can help your business grow. We strive to facilitate partnerships like this, because we’ve seen firsthand the long-term growth it can create.

ADVISORY SERVICES
Aethlon can help you raise various forms of capital for growth:
 
  • Bridge Financing
  • Minority/Majority Control Financing
  • Debt Financing
03. STRATEGIC ADVISING
Creating New Value

We aren’t only bankers. We’re also business builders— informed, practical, and experienced— providing guidance to help you grow your company. Yes, we can help position and prepare your company for a sale or for capital infusion, but we can also help you find strategic partners, refine your product and marketing strategies, negotiate on your behalf, create value, and secure customers.

ADVISORY SERVICES
Our decades of experience positions us well to help you with:
 
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Contract negotiations
  • Strategic customers
Industry Experience
SELECT CLIENTS
Can your business become better with new technology?
Manufacturers & Distributors
Raising Capital & More

We have significant experience selling and raising capital for a wide variety of manufacturing and distribution companies, including industrial products, consumer products, specialty chemicals, electronics, office equipment, and recycling industries.

We highlight the value inherent in your company to attract the right buyer...
Transportation & Logistics
Global Businesses

Based on our deep experience in the transportation & logistics industry, we've built an extensive network of buyers interested in both asset-light and asset-heavy companies. During the sale process, we highlight the value inherent in your company to attract the right buyer - one who will continue to be as good a steward of your business as you have been.

Company valuations are impacted by your technology and digital capabilities.
Tech & Digitally-Enabled Businesses
Sales Platform

More and more, company valuations are defined by their technology platform and digital capabilities. Our experience includes software, information technology, high-tech materials, and semiconductors. We're able to simplify complex technologies and articulate the true value of your platform, product, or service, and its growth potential to investors and acquirers.

Over 25 years of representing entrepreneurs and companies with consumer focused businesses.
Consumer-Facing Businesses
Strategic Relationships

During our 25 year history, we've built strong relationships with private equity funds and strategic buyers interested in acquiring specialty retailers, apparel companies, branded consumer products and e-commerce businesses, food and beverage companies, and national restaurant chains.

“When my partners and I were considering selling our business, we received lots of advice. Some said don’t bother hiring an investment banker, others said it would be beneficial. Hiring Aethlon to represent us was the best thing we ever did. From preparing our data, selecting potential buyers, handling the negotiation and supporting us in the due diligence, it was all first class and would have been a disaster without them. We interviewed a number of other companies and selected Aethlon based on their expertise, professionalism and confidence that they would best represent our interests. Best choice we ever made!”
STEVE LUDVIGSON
Co-Owner, President, Cerasis
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Minneapolis investment banking firm: mergers & acquisitions, growth capital financing, and strategic advisory services.

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