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Who We Are
- ARTISAN INVESTMENT BANKING provides professional M&A advisory services to privately-held businesses.
- We are not your typical investment bank. We are not a high-volume firm. We are a trusted partner and steward to privately-held businesses who have a story to tell. We advise our clients on achieving liquidity or preparing for future growth through M&A, private capital formation, capital structure advisory, as well as family business, board consulting, and shareholder engagement.
- Our team is comprised of investment bankers with deep expertise in advising privately-held businesses across animal health, consumer and business franchisors and franchisees, multi-unit consumer concepts, business services, and healthcare sectors.
Our Experience
Founded in 1956, Hickory Veterinary is a leading hybrid veterinary hospital with more than 30 veterinarians providing specialty, emergency, and general practice care, including surgery, neurology, oncology, cardiology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, behavioral, reproduction, acupuncture, preventative, wellness and routine treatment. This partnership brings together three highly respected veterinary organizations to form a premier, veterinarian-led hub-and-spoke hospital system serving the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area.
MVA is a leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving the greater Philadelphia market with 45+ specialty and emergency veterinarians offering high-quality care in anesthesia, behavioral medicine, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, and surgery.
Founded in 1937, Pieper Veterinary offers specialty, emergency and urgent care medicine integrated with full-service general practices across six hospitals with over 340 employees including 65 veterinarians. This partnership establishes a new regional platform and strategy for Chicago Pacific Founders who previously invested in SAGE Veterinary Centers, a multi-specialty and emergency veterinary services platform with hospitals across the west coast.
Pet Wellness Clinics is an Indianapolis-based veterinary network providing general practice veterinary services across 15 locations in Northern Indianapolis. Pet Wellness provides pet owners with a consumer-focused care delivery model through its proprietary membership subscription service program, Pet Prime®, which offers convenient access to unlimited essential pet wellness care throughout the year for a flat monthly fee. The Hospital’s partnership with Doppler Veterinary Network provides a foundational platform for growth and will serve as a case study for de novo expansion.
Veterinary Surgical Centers (VSC) and Rehabilitation at Veterinary Surgical Centers (VSCR) is a leading specialty and sports medicine veterinary hospital system headquartered in Northern Virginia, serving the greater D.C.-metropolitan region and clients nationwide. VSC and VSCR’s team of board-certified specialists provide advanced surgical care, pain management, rehabilitation, and sports medicine services.
PASE is a leading specialty and emergency hospital serving the greater Philadelphia metropolitan region with 10+ specialty and emergency veterinarians offering high-quality care in anesthesia, critical care, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and surgery.
Olympia Veterinary Specialists (OVS) provides specialty and emergency veterinary care to pets across the greater Seattle area, South Puget Sound, and much of southwestern Washington. Their team of board-certified specialists and emergency veterinarians deliver expert care in oncology, surgery, and emergency services.
Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care, Inc. provides comprehensive veterinary services for small and exotic animals in Southeastern Wisconsin. Offering general practice care, surgery, urgent care, radiology, and luxury pet resort accommodations, Brook-Falls focuses on delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
A nationally-recognized, premier provider of advanced general practice and internal medicine veterinary services to a rapidly-growing midwestern market.
Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital of Clifton Park is a leading AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital serving the Capital District of New York. A growth capital investment from GSGE, a multi-family office, will support Cornerstone’s continued expansion through new facility development, strategic acquisitions, and broader service offerings.
Lake City Animal Health & Wellness Center serves Warsaw, Indiana, and nearby communities with personalized, compassionate veterinary care.
North Mecklenburg Animal Hospital has been a trusted name in veterinary care for families throughout the Lake Norman area – including Cornelius, Davidson, Denver, Huntersville, Mooresville, and Westport. The team provides a wide range of services, from advanced diagnostics and laparoscopic surgery to PennHIP evaluations, ultrasounds, and on-site boarding.
Mid-Atlantic-based hybrid veterinary hospital system with 30+ veterinarians offering general practice, specialty, and 24/7 emergency services.
NewBold Corporation is a leading provider of identification and infrastructure technology solutions across North America. With divisions specializing in plastic card manufacturing, managed services for retail and healthcare technologies, and precision embossing equipment, NewBold delivers high-quality products and services to a diverse customer base. NewBold will serve as a new platform and strategy for Boston-based private equity firm Fort Point Capital
Two Men and a Truck is the #1 moving and junk removal services franchisor with 430+ locations worldwide. The Company was recapitalized by ServiceMaster, a portfolio company of Roark Capital in 2021.
Veterinary Study Groups (VSG), a leading provider of peer-to-peer learning experiences for veterinary practice leaders, was acquired by Covetrus (NASDAQ: CVET). Managing over 50 Veterinary Management Groups across the U.S. and Canada, VSG supports more than 1,100 members owning over 1,500 veterinary practices. This acquisition strengthens Covetrus’ commitment to empowering veterinary professionals and enhancing practice management through expanded educational resources and member benefits.
Assisted Living Locators was the first franchisor to introduce the assisted living placement franchise model to the senior care franchise industry. The Company partnered with Executive HomeCare, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, to expand its support network.
Morris Costumes has partnered with Oriental Trading, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., to support its continued growth in the costume and party supply market.
National Home Healthcare is a Medicare-certified home health agency providing skilled nursing and therapy services to patients in Northern Virginia.
Wagz, Inc. is a pet technology company dedicated to creating smart products that enhance the lives of dogs and their owners. Wagz was acquired by SigmaTron International (NASDAQ: SGMA).
GreenView Partners is a commercial landscape platform providing landscape management, design, and installation across the Carolinas, serving corporate office parks, retail centers, multi-family communities, and homeowner associations. GreenView has partnered with Michael Hatcher & Associates, a portfolio company of Walnut Grove Capital Partners, to expand its market footprint and service offerings.