“GulfStar’s deep process knowledge, network of relationships and determined effort delivered a successful outcome that well exceeded our expectations. ”

Corey Cooper

CEO, BOTE
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“GulfStar doesn’t just do their job. They’re more like a part of us. They got into the details as well as the tactical side of our business. Where we ended up was the ideal situation.”

Bin Yu

CEO, Utegration
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“My family couldn’t be happier with both the initial transaction and the additional liquidity received from our rolled equity.”

Samuel Sprunt, Jr.

Former Chairman of Tideland
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“GulfStar understood how to value us appropriately. With their constant guidance and expertise, I felt we were in good hands the whole way through. ”

Najeeb Thomas, M.D.

Founding Physician, Crescent City Surgical Centre
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“GulfStar had the connections, the experience and the insights we needed to take our business to the next level.”

Bill Ganss

President, AIAP
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“GulfStar managed the entire process seamlessly so that I could continue running my business. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

Jake Perciful

CEO, Renegade
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Discovering The Market Value Of Your Business

Competition determines value. This is why our auction process is so crucial. By generating more competition, we can greatly improve your ability to achieve the highest market value.

GSC APPROACH

Absolute Alignment
and Commitment

Led by managing directors who are also business owners, the GulfStar team you meet on day one stays thoroughly involved until we close the deal. We are personally committed to your success.

MANAGING DIRECTORS

Real-life Clients, Real-life Success Stories

When business owners seek our advice, our first priority is to fully understand what they hope to achieve, personally and financially. As you read some of their stories, perhaps you can relate.

CASE STUDIES

Exploring Every Option To Achieve Your Goals

What you do with your business depends on what you see in your future. We help you understand all your options, from an outright sale to a strategic buyer to a recapitalization with a private equity group offering the opportunity for future growth.

Industry Expertise

GulfStar clients benefit from our vast experience working with middle-market business owners, entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses across a wide range of industries.

Industry Recognition

2017-award-winner-logo.jpgThe M&A Advisor awarded GulfStar with Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year at the 16th Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala.

Delivering Premium Value
To Business Owners

GulfStar is one of the leading middle market investment banking firms in the United States, with deep experience in mergers and acquisitions, private capital placement and general corporate finance to companies with revenues ranging from $25 million to $350 million. Since its formation in 1990, GulfStar has completed more than 700 transactions in 35 states and 16 foreign countries across a variety of industries. Our senior investment bankers have the industry experience and transactional leadership to consistently deliver superior results.