Choosing the right mergers and acquisitions company can shape the future of your company, your employees, and your legacy. At Chapman Associates, we work closely with business owners, buyers, and investors to guide lower middle market transactions with confidentiality, discipline, and a relationship-first approach. Since 1954, our firm has completed over 2,400 transactions, helping clients navigate complex decisions with both clarity and confidence.
Our team provides comprehensive advisory services designed to support every stage of the transaction process. Whether you are preparing to sell, pursuing growth through acquisition, or exploring opportunities through our proprietary marketplace, we deliver experienced guidance tailored to your objectives.
M&A Company for Middle Market Businesses
At Chapman Associates, we specialize in middle market businesses across a broad range of industries. From our initial conversation through closing, we carefully manage the details that influence value, structure, and timing.
We help sellers prepare for market, position their companies effectively, and negotiate from strength.
We help buyers identify opportunities, evaluate risk, and execute transactions with confidence.
M&A Transactions
Unlock opportunities and maximize value with strategic merger and acquisition consulting support.
Selling a Business
Prepare, position, and successfully sell your business with confidence to the right buyer.
Buying a Business
Discover, evaluate, and acquire your ideal business with expert guidance every step of the way.
Biz MartSM Acquisitions Criteria Profile
Connecting Buyers to the Right Sellers
Biz MartSM is our proprietary buyer-seller matching system containing the acquisition preferences of more than 9,000 buyers. By joining, buyers can receive a first look at select off-market opportunities before they are broadly introduced. For sellers, this means we often begin with a highly targeted group of candidates who have already expressed interest within their industry and parameters.
International Reach. Personal Commitment.
We work with clients throughout the United States and internationally, connecting them to a well-established network of buyers and sellers. Our process is both strategic and personal. We understand that each transaction carries financial, operational, and emotional considerations; that’s why we emphasize thoughtful preparation, confidential marketing, and carefully vetted counterparties.
The Chapman Associates Difference
Chapman Associates maintains focus on protecting value, expanding options, and helping clients make informed decisions that align with both financial and personal goals. Confidentiality is central to every engagement, helping protect your business and your position throughout the process. Here’s why our team has remained a trusted M&A company for more than 70 years:
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Founded in 1954 with a reputation built on ethics, confidentiality, & trust
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No upfront fees; typically success-based, aligning our interests with our clients
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Over 2,400 completed transactions worth billions of dollars
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We make a market for our clients, setting realistic goals & working hard to exceed them
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Industry-specialized managing directors with experience across diverse sectors
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Regional offices across the country supporting clients with M&A expertise
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Family-founded perspective, respecting the personal and financial impact of each transaction