Private equity firms occupy a significant position in the mergers and acquisitions landscape, representing both buyers and sellers of businesses as well as serving as sponsors of leading companies accessing the capital markets for debt or equity financings.

Stifel Nicolaus takes pride in the depth and quality of its relationships with Financial Sponsors and Venture Capital firms. As part of its dedicated financial sponsors and venture capital coverage effort, Stifel Nicolaus maintains regular dialogue and deal flow with over 300 private equity firms, including some of the largest firms focused on the middle market, as well as specialty private equity funds focused on particular industries or businesses. Stifel Nicolaus' thirteen focused industry groups, coupled with the firm's broad corporate footprint and strong equity capital markets and private placement expertise, have enabled it to become a substantial and growing advisor to the private equity community.

For more information please contact Matt Allard or Bob Kent.