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Cascade Partners Expands Healthcare Services Practice and Chicago Presence with Managing Director Aaron Newman
July 14, 2026 Veteran healthcare M&A adviser deepens the firm’s senior-led process for founder- and family-owned businesses SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — July 14, 2026 — Cascade Partners, a middle-market investment banking and financial advisory firm, today announced that...
Ron Reed Named ACG Investment Banker of the Year
March 20, 2026 A Career Built on Real-World Experience Ron Reed brings more than 30 years of experience as an investor, financial advisor, and operating executive to his role at Cascade Partners. What sets him apart is the breadth of that experience: Ron has led...
Turning Demographic Disruption into Opportunity
An Integrated Approach to the Great Ownership Transfer A once‑in‑a‑generation wave of ownership transfer is redefining the small and middle‑market landscape. Baby Boomers own an estimated 41% of privately held U.S. businesses, a level of ownership concentration...
Cascade Partners Announces Leadership Transition as Part of Long-Term Growth and Succession Strategy
Eric Green Named Chief Executive Officer; Two Senior Leaders Admitted to PartnershipDetroit, MI – January 20, 2026 – Cascade Partners (Cascade), a leading investment banking and turnaround and restructuring firm serving middle-market entrepreneurs, businesses and...
Behavioral Healthcare Market Update
Oncology at an Inflection Point: How Clinical Innovation is Fueling a New Wave of M&A
by Rajesh Kothari, CFA Managing DirectorHealthcare Practice LeadCascade PartnersWhile consolidation of physician practices continues across a variety of specialties, therapeutic innovation is driving greater interest in oncology practices from both private equity and...
2025 Metals Market Reset
by Arjun Murthy Managing DirectorConstruction & Manufacturing Practice LeadCascade PartnersTariffs, Lead Times and The New Supply-Demand Equation The U.S. metals market industry in late 2025 is marked by tightening supply-demand balances, rising input costs, and...
Forces Powering Clinical Neurology’s $50B Growth Trajectory
by Rajesh Kothari, CFA Managing Director & Healthcare Practice Lead Cascade Partners by Gary Sandhu Vice President & Personal Injury Practice Cascade Partners Clinical neurology is rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic, and investable, areas in U.S....
Cascade Partners Recognized for First Care Medical Acquisition
An M&A Advisor Awards Healthcare Deal Finalist Cascade Partners is proud to announce that the acquisition of First Care Medical by Excelsia Injury Care has been recognized as a Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year Finalist at the 24th Annual M&A Advisor...
2025 U.S. Consumer Economy
by Eric Green Managing DirectorConsumer & Sports Construction Practice LeadCascade PartnersEmerging Risks, Shifting Signals, and Who’s Really Spending As the U.S. heads into autumn 2025, the consumer landscape presents a complex and cautionary picture. On the...
Clinical Neurology Industry Market Update
Industry Overview Clinical neurology practices are evolving into one of the most attractive segments of U.S. healthcare delivery. Demand is being fueled by the increased prevalence of neurological disorders, enhanced by aging populations. In turn, practices that can...
Selling Your Business with Confidence, Clarity, and Value
by Eric Green Managing Director & Consumer & Sports Construction Practice LeadCascade PartnersFor many business owners—particularly those operating closely held or family-run companies—the decision to sell is both a financial milestone and a deeply...
Advisory Services Update Distribution List & Report Download
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Oregon SB 951 – A Threat to Physicians and Patients
by Rajesh Kothari, CFA Managing Director & Healthcare Practice LeadCascade PartnersOregon Senate Bill 951 (SB 951), signed into law in June 2025, imposes strict new limits on the corporate practice of medicine. While intended to curb corporate influence over...
Electrical Contracting M&A Market Update
The U.S. electrical contracting market, valued at $255 billion in 2024, is expected to grow to $295 billion by 2030 at a 2.4% CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate). Despite strong demand, however, the sector remains highly fragmented. Our Electrical Contracting Industry...
Cascade Wins Cross Border Deal of The Year
Cascade Partners named among the winners for the 16th Annual M&A Advisor International M&A Awards in the Cross Border Deal of The Year.
Emerson Fisher Named 2025 Emerging Leader by M&A Advisor
The M&A Advisor Emerging Leader Award has gone to Emerson Fisher, Director at Cascade Partners. Fisher has been recognized as one of the rising stars shaping the future of mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and corporate finance. In an industry where strategic...
Healthcare M&A Market Update
Our Healthcare M&A Market Update dives deep into what's driving merger and acquisition activity in the U.S. healthcare industry. Discover what's hot, cold, and trending in our detailed report. Click below to download your copy.
Consumer M&A Market Update
Our Consumer M&A Market Update covers what's driving mergers and acquisitions in the North American consumer market. Discover trends in behaviors, valuation, and more in our detailed report below. Click below to download your copy.
North American M&A Market Update – May 2025
Our North American M&A Market Update zeros in on North American consumers and how overall outlooks are affecting merger and acquisition activity. Click below to download your copy of the full report.
Forging the Future: Growth, Innovation, and Strategy in the Metal Fabricating Industry
The metal fabricating, machining, and stamping industry is undergoing significant transformation, with steady growth expected to continue through 2030. The sector is projected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4%, driven by strong demand...
Coordinated Care for Personal Injury (PI) Healthcare: Strategies for Providers, Attorneys, and Investors
by Ron Reed Managing Director & Personal Injury Practice LeadCascade PartnersThe integrated multi-region coordinated care model for personal injury healthcare is fueled by improving patient care, financial model evolution, regulatory changes, and investor...
Industrial Coatings Industry Market Update
Industrial Coatings Industry Overview Overall, the Industrial Coatings market is expected to see growth steadily increase from 2025 largely being driven by rising demand as advancements in technology and materials science are enabling innovative solutions that can...
Running the Race: A financial performance evaluation metaphor
by Eric Green Managing DirectorCascade Partners Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with several student-athletes who were learning about business and how to evaluate the performance of the business. Given many of the students were runners, I crafted...
Sports Construction Industry Market Update
Sports Construction Industry Overview The sports construction industry includes businesses involved in the design, installation, repair, and maintenance of synthetic turf fields, sport courts, and running tracks. In 2024, the global sports construction industry...
Metal Fabricating, Machining and Stamping Industry Market Update
Key Metal Processing Industry Statisticsincrease in metalworking technology orders in NOV 2024 versus NOV 2023of manufacturers predict an increase in economic activity in the next three monthsof fabricated metal companies are in the South and Midwest U.S.Sources:...
Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry Update
The Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry is positioned for continued growth
Navigating Economic Uncertainty: The Importance of Turnaround and Restructuring
In today’s unpredictable economy, turnaround and restructuring consultants are essential. They help businesses tackle financial and operational challenges, significantly impacting them during tough times.
Valuations and Relationships – A Parallel of Consistency and Predictability
Eric Green is a managing director at Cascade Partners. Whether advising clients on strategic corporate finance...
Labor Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions
Labor issues are a key factor in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), especially when distinguishing between stock sales and asset purchases. These two transaction types have different impacts on employers and employees from both a legal and financial...
2025 M&A Market Outlook
As we step into 2025, the M&A market is poised for a robust year. It is driven by a favorable economic backdrop and strong market sentiment. According to a recent Citizens Bank survey, the M&A market sentiment is at a five-year high, with over half of midsize...
Tax Planning in M&A Transactions
Taxes are inevitable, but strategic tax planning during mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is essential for middle-market business owners and entrepreneurs. Early attention to tax considerations can help preserve wealth and achieve long-term objectives.
Automotive Components Industry Market Update
Recent advancements in automotive components feature lightweight materials like aluminum and carbon fiber to reduce vehicle weight, enhancing fuel efficiency and performance. The development of fuel-efficient engines focuses on reducing emissions and operating costs. Additionally, advanced safety features such as airbags, anti-lock braking systems, and traction control systems are being integrated.
Business Services Industry Market Update – October 2024
Key Business Services Industry StatisticsThe amount of damage the U.S. reported due to cybercrime in 2023of companies outsource non-core business operationsForcasted worldwide IT service spending forecastSource: StatistaBusiness Services Industry Overview The business...
Arjun Murthy Crain’s Detroit 40 Under 40 Honoree
Cascade Partners is proud to announce that Managing Director Arjun Murthy has been recognized as a member of Crain’s Detroit 40 Under 40 Class of 2024. This prestigious award highlights exceptional young leaders across metro Detroit who have made significant...
Cardiology Healthcare Industry Market Update – September 2024
Key Cardiology Health Industry StatisticsAmericans experience a heart attack each year*annual aggregate expenditure from heart disease in the U.S.*expected U.S. cardiologist labor deficit by 2025*projected ambulatory surgery center procedure growth over next decade***...
Shareef Simaika CTP Joins Cascade’s Restructuring Practice
SOUTHFIELD, MI, AUGUST 14, 2024 — Cascade Partners is pleased to announce that Shareef Simaika has joined our team as a Managing Director, focused on leading our Detroit restructuring practice. With over 20 years of experience in restructuring advisory, Simaika brings...
Tax Strategies and the Power of Early M&A Tax Planning
Related topics: Taxes and Transactions, The Letter of Intent – Unlocking the M&A Superpower In this insightful episode of Cascade Conversations, Eric Green, Managing Director at Cascade Partners, sits down with Daniel Soleimani, the Tax Practice Lead at Butzel...
Women’s Healthcare Industry Market Update – July 2024
Key Women's Healthcare Industry Statisticsof women’s healthcare providers report they lack menopausal health training. Meanwhile only 1/4 of women who experience menopausal symptoms seek care.of U.S. counties lack a single OB/GYN and only 16% of OB/GYNs in the U.S....
Electrical T&D Industry Market Update – July 2024
Key Electrical T&D Industry StatisticsThe average age of large power transformers which handle 90% of U.S. electricity flow (lifespan is typically 50 years*)Expected investment to upgrade existing and build new transmission infrastructure between 2023 and...
e-Commerce Industry Market Update
Key e-Commerce Industry InitiativesBoost e-commerce promotion plans to keep customers engagedImprove the launch plan and assortment of offeringsRevamp pricing strategy and potentially differentiate it from offlineCreate dynamic content using consumer data and...
Healthcare Staffing Industry Market Update – July 2024
Key Healthcare Staffing StatisticsProductivity increase for institutions adopting a multi-cloud approach with a 30-80% quality improvement (1)Hospitals to integrate AI-driven technology by 2025 (2)Forecasted 2030 telemedicine market value — 2023 market value was $115B...
Vision Care Industry Market Update
Market Overview Ophthalmology practices are navigating a pivotal shift: patient volumes are growing steadily driven by aging demographics, rising rates of diabetic eye disease and expanding surgical demand, while the supply of ophthalmologists is tightening. At the...
Cascade Team Promotions
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JULY 1, 2024—Cascade Partners (Cascade), a leading middle-market investment banking firm, today announced the promotions of five professionals effective July 1, 2024. These include the Cascade team promotions of Emerson Fisher to Director, Gary...
Environmental Consulting in M&A Transactions
Many businesses involved in mergers and acquisitions, even those that do not appear to have obvious environmental concerns, could greatly benefit from environmental consulting services. The following are some reasons why investment bankers may add environmental consulting as an integral part of the M&A transaction team for a wide range of businesses.
Data Defense – Cybersecurity in M&A Transactions
Prioritizing Cybersecurity and Privacy in M&A Deals Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transactions provide advantages for both buyers and sellers. Such transactions can empower both parties to forge stronger, more resilient business entities. Companies engaged in...
Recognizing when Restructuring is Necessary
The right team can make the difference between distress and success! Determining the right time to involve a restructuring specialist in business operations can be a complex and emotionally charged decision. It is important to note that restructuring specialists do...
Representations and Warranty Insurance
What it is and why you need it! In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), navigating the intricate landscape of risk management and financial protection is paramount for buyers and sellers. One significant instrument that has gained prominence in recent years is...
Eric Green – A Beacon of Leadership at Cascade Partners
Eric Green stands out as a seasoned professional and a beacon of empathy-driven success. As the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director at Cascade Partners, Green brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished career in the U.S. Navy and the financial...
Understanding Reps & Warranties in M&A Transactions
Knowledge of representations and warranties (reps and warranties) is paramount for buyers and sellers in the intricate landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Reps and warranties serve as fundamental pillars in M&A transactions, shaping the contours of...
Why Private Equity
Physician's Guide to PE Learn what private equity is, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of a private equity partnership for healthcare practices. Cascade's Founder and Managing Director Raj Kothari provides insights on considerations, what you can expect after the...
The Impact of Quality of Earnings Analysis in Due Diligence
Quality of Earnings Analysis Drives Deal Confidence Last year, the landscape of due diligence in potential transactions saw a notable shift towards increased scrutiny and detail from buyers. This trend and a decrease in buyers' risk tolerance underscore advisors' need...
Insider’s Guide to Private Equity
Considerations in making the right decision for your business. Owners of businesses of every size get multiple calls, emails, and letters from private equity (PE) groups weekly. These contacts can represent pivotal moments in a business's journey, often as gateways to...
Business Restructuring & Performance Improvement: Signs your business may need them
This episode of Cascade Conversations podcast features Cascade Managing Directors, Ron Miller and Rajesh Kothari. Join them as they discuss what business restructuring really is, how it helps businesses and when a restructuring engagement is most beneficial. ...
Cascade Partners Wins Consulting Firm of The Year
Cascade Partners Announced as Consulting Firm of The Year in the M&A Advisor 18th Annual Turnaround Awards DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JANUARY 25, 2023: The M&A Advisor announced the 18th Annual Turnaround Awards winners, naming Cascade Partners as Consulting Firm of...
Eric Green Appointed as Cascade Partners Managing Director
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JANUARY 9, 2023: Cascade Partners is excited to announce the appointment of Eric Green as Managing Director. Whether advising clients on strategic corporate finance initiatives or leading organizations, Green has used his experience as an investor,...
Arjun Murthy Promoted to Managing Director
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JANUARY 3, 2023: Cascade Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of Arjun Murthy from Director to Managing Director. Murthy has distinguished himself throughout his career as a financial executive and strategic resource to companies large and...
The Future of Agriculture M&A: Trends and Strategies
Join Cascade Partners Managing Director, Jon Doehr, and Tom Walker, Senior Partner – WalkerInsight, as they discuss the current state of the agricultural industry, the technology trends changing farming’s landscape, and how agriculture m&a will accelerate as the...
M&A Middle Market Update Q3 – 2023
The Power of a Letter of Intent
A non-binding Letter of Intent does not mean unnecessary! Cascade Managing Director Rajesh Kothari and Kevin DiDio - Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP break down what the Letter of Intent (LOI) does and the many protections it offers all interested parties before,...
Healthcare M&A Transaction Compliance Considerations
Join Cascade Partners Managing Director Raj Kothari and McDonald Hopkins Health Care Practice Chair, Elizabeth Sullivan, as they discuss the unique challenges of healthcare transactions and compliance. Learn why it's important to have trusted financial and legal...
The Letter of Intent – Unlocking the M&A Superpower
Nonbinding does not mean unnecessary. On the surface, a Letter of Intent (LOI) may seem an unnecessary waste of time and money to clients. However, negotiating a transaction on the fly, without a guide or roadmap, consumes more time and resources overall and can cause...
Is it time to Restructure?: Cascade’s Restructuring Practice
Cascade's restructuring services apply our extensive experiences as owners, operators, and board members to help your business improve and grow. Join Cascade's Managing Directors, Rajesh Kothari and Ron Miller, as they talk about Cascade's restructuring services....
Cascade is a 22nd Annual M&A Advisor M&A Awards Finalist
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, AUGUST 30, 2023 – Cascade Partners is honored to be among the finalists for the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor M&A Awards in the categories of Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year for the acquisition of Britton Vision Associates, P.C. by...
Cascade Colleague – Emerson Fisher
Cascade Partners is proud of our talented and diverse team and honored they chose to build their careers with us. Meet Emerson Fisher, Vice President – Cascade Partners. Fisher leads the execution of transactions for our clients, working hand in hand with our...
A Great Defense is a Strong Offense! Surprises can kill a deal
Join Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director – Cascade Partners and Peter Roth, Partner – Varnum Attorneys at Law as they discuss how to help work through challenges and issues with companies to minimize the impact on a potential merger and acquisition (M&A)...
Labor Considerations in M&A Transactions
This episode of Cascade Conversations discusses how labor regulations and labor union agreements affect all aspects of financial transactions. Check out Cascade Partners Managing Director Ron Reed, and Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorney Michael Blum, as they...
Cascade Colleague – Matt Feldman
Meet Matt Feldman, Director, Cascade Partners! Matt’s been with the firm for over four years and brings 15 years of investment banking experience. In addition to executing transactions and business development, he helps lead the execution team staffing and recruiting...
Winner Materials Deal of the Year – 14th Annual International M&A Awards
Cascade Partners Announced Winner of Materials Deal of the Year — 14th Annual International M&A Awards for the Acquisition of AmeriTi Manufacturing Company by Kymera International NEWS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT, MICHIGAN – Cascade Partners is...
Unlocking the Potential of IIoT
By integrating IoT sensors and devices into industrial processes, IIoT enables businesses to gather and analyze data in real-time which improves operational efficiency, reduces downtime, enhances productivity, and increases corporate value. IIoT has become increasingly critical in M&A transactions as acquirors look to jumpstart their Industry 4.0 processes.
Arjun Murthy is an M&A Advisor Emerging Leader Award Winner!
NEWS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARJUN MURTHY – DIRECTOR, CASCADE PARTNERS, ANNOUNCED AS A RECIPIENT OF THE 14TH ANNUAL M&A ADVISOR EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JUNE 14, 2023 – The M&A Advisor announced Arjun Murthy, a Director at Cascade...
Investment Bankers and M&A Attorneys: The Deal Dream Team
Why you need them both. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions are as complex as they are tricky to navigate. Each is different, with varying dynamics influenced by factors unique to the businesses involved. These variations can include proprietary...
Cascade Colleague – Ron Miller
Distress, disruption, and economic swings sound frightening to business owners and shareholders. Ron Miller – Managing Director and lead for our Restructuring and Performance Improvement Practice, considers them a welcome challenge. This month's Cascade Colleague...
Healthcare M&A Deal Dynamics & Compliance
This month's podcast has a healthcare theme. Rajesh U. Kothari, Managing Director - Cascade Partners and Elizabeth Sullivan, Healthcare Practice Care - McDonald Hopkins, discuss the financial and legal aspects of balancing compliance and regulatory considerations...
Securing the Industrial Internet of Things
While IIoT has brought significant benefits, such as improved efficiency and cost savings, it has also opened new security risks for manufacturers and risks for companies considering a merger, acquisition or financing transaction.
Cascade Colleague – David Thomas
Meet David Thomas, a Managing Director of Cascade Partners with over 30 years of investment banking experience, 14 of which were spent on Wall Street. Thomas' journey began as an intern in the equity research department at Prudential Bache Securities. While there, he...
IT Security Preparation for Mergers & Acquisitions
With cyber-attacks at an all-time high, the last thing needed before, during or after an M&A transaction is a security breach. Learn what's needed to protect IT assets during mergers and acquisitions in this episode of Cascade Conversations podcast edition....
Cascade Partners, LLC has acquired Grand Rapids, MI-based BlueWater Partners, LLC
Check out Crain's Detroit article here SOUTHFIELD, MI, MARCH 6, 2023 – Cascade Partners has acquired BlueWater Partners – a Grand Rapids, MI-based investment banking and restructuring/performance improvement firm with over a 22-year history of success in West...
Arjun Murthy Wins MiBiz M&A Young Dealmaker of the Year!
Grand Rapids, MI, February 27, 2023 – Cascade Partners is proud to congratulate Arjun Murthy on winning MiBiz’s Young Dealmaker of the Year! From his start in the Congressional Halls to his current position as Director at Cascade, Murthy brings outstanding talent,...
Environmental Regulations and M&A Transactions
Listen in as Ron Reed, Cascade CEO and Managing Director, and Michael Kulka, Founder and CEO, PM Environmental, Inc. discuss environmental concerns to consider when thinking about a merger or acquisition. Transcript Welcome to Cascade Conversations. Join the...
M&A Jargon 101
Raj Kothari and Justin Klimko (Butzel) transform complex M&A jargon into comprehensible definitions, giving everyone a leg up on understanding their options in the business world.
Cascade Partners Named Winners for the 21st Annual M&A Advisor Awards
New York, NY, November 17, 2022 – Cascade Partners is thrilled and honored to announce they’re winners in the M&A Advisor Awards held Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in New York City, for the acquisition of Sportsman’s Guide and Golf Warehouse by BHG Ventures in the...
Go on the offense, sometimes using your defense – by Rajesh U. Kothari
Reprinted from GD GGi "FYI M&A News" As part of the process of preparing for the sale of a company, most investment bankers perform a level of due diligence on their client’s business before they go to market. This diligence can be an essential exercise to...
Cascade Partners Finalist in 2022 M&A Advisor Awards
Southfield, Michigan, September 13, 2022 – The M&A Advisor announced the finalists of the 21st Annual M&A Advisor Awards. Cascade Partners was named a finalist for three deals in seven categories — the Acquisition of AmeriTi Manufacturing by Kymera...
Britton Vision Associates, P.C. Partners with Vision Integrated Partners
Britton Vision Associates, P.C. (BVA), a leading provider of ophthalmologic care with locations throughout central Oklahoma has been partnered with Vision Integrated Partners a portfolio company of Firmament. This acquisition will allow BVA to accelerate its growth...
Jon Doehr to Lead Cascade Partners’ Ohio Growth
Cleveland, Ohio: Cascade Partners is pleased to announce that Jon Doehr will be leading its growth in Ohio and will be based in its Cleveland office, effective June 1. Doehr joined Cascade Partners in 2019 as Managing Director and has developed a strong network in...
Cascade Partners Named Finalist for 18TH Annual M&A Advisor Award for Remington’s Sale to Gridiron Capital
We are pleased to announce that The M&A Advisor has announced that the sale of Remington Products to Gridiron Capital was named a finalist in the 18th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. According to The M&A Advisor, “[T]he finalists were selected by an independent...
NSF International Expands Health Sciences Group with Acquisition of Majority Interest in Amarex (CRO)
NSF's acquisition of Amarex creates a single access point for medical device and pharma/biotech product developers seeking integrated, expert services throughout the entire product lifecycle. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Global public health organization NSF International has...
Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership with Michigan Eye Institute
Midwest Vision Partners (MVP) is pleased to announce its partnership with Michigan Eye Institute (MEI). This represents MVP’s first partnership in Michigan. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization backed by Alpine Investors committed to...
Take Steps to Keep Things Moving in Your Dealmaking Activity
There’s a saying in the deal world that time kills all deals. That may be a slight overstatement in dealmaking, but the passage of time definitely increases the likelihood that a transaction won’t close as issues arise and enthusiasm wanes. This leads to an important...
Leading Tech Company Positioned to Accelerate Its Growth Through Capital Investment
Surgere, the global industry leader in software bringing visibility and control for supply chains in automotive and other industries has secured a growth through capital investment from Cypress Growth Capital. Cypress’ funding for the Green, Ohio-based company will...
I’ve Decided to Sell My Business, Now What?
This is the second installment of our partner Q&A with Brouse McDowell on Where to Start When Selling Your Business. To read part one, click here. Libby: Who should a business owner engage as a part of his/her sell team to market their business for sale and at...
Ron Reed Recognized as Electronic Frontier Foundation Sponsor
At Cascade Partners we encourage our team to engage in causes important to them and the community. Ron Reed, our resident tech geek and Managing Director, has a strong interest in keeping the internet safe and free. Ron has been a sponsor of the Electronic Frontier...
Where to Start When Selling Your Business
This is the first part of a mini series on Selling Your Business with Brouse McDowell. To read part two, click here. Business owners today have many more options at their disposal when evaluating potential exit alternatives. In order to be able to properly analyze...
Cascade Partners to Receive Two Awards at ACG Detroit Awards Ceremony
Cascade Partners is delighted to share that our firm, along with team member Matt Feldman, will receive awards at ACG M&A All Star Awards ceremony at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Michigan. Feldman, director at Cascade Partners, received the Rising Star Award...
Two Leading National Online Retailers Acquired
Two Leading Online Retailers, Sportsman’s Guide & The Golf Warehouse, Join the BHG Ventures Portfolio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southfield, MI, August 27, 2021: In a deal finalized this week, BHG Ventures acquired a pair of leading online sporting goods and equipment...
Riding the eCommerce M&A Wave Featured on Axial’s Middle Market Review
Riding the eCommerce M&A Wave was featured on Axial’s Middle Market Review on August 12, 2021. Read the full article here. The growth trajectory of the eCommerce industry has only gone up and to the right since the dawn of the 90s. Currently valued at about $800B,...
Evaluating Options For Liquidity
Evaluating Options for Liquidity When considering your options for liquidity, abundance of capital, scarcity of deals and growing base of acquirers presents potential sellers with a greater choice than ever for transactions: If I don’t sell out 100%, what else can I...
Raj Kothari Featured on “Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast”
Featured Experts Name: Rajesh Kothari What he does: As the Founder and Managing Director of Cascade Partners, Rajesh helps companies, shareholders and boards realize the full value of their endeavors. With 30 years of experience, his work in the healthcare,...
Cascade Conversations: Teasers and CIMS
In this episode of Cascade Conversations, Rajesh Kothari gives a quick snapshot of what a teaser and CIM are in the world of investment banking.
Transaction Options: Variety Is The Spice of Dealmaking
Transcript: Host, Dustin Klein | Smart Business: Welcome to Transaction Options: Variety is the spice of dealmaking. This session is presented by Gallagher and Cascade Partners. Let’s meet our panel. First welcome Mark McCammon, Co-founder and Managing Partner of...
Beaumont and Spectrum Health Sign LOI For Merger
Spectrum Health, based in Grand Rapids, and Beaumont Health, based in Southfield, are exploring what will be the third major merger attempt for Beaumont in 2 years. The Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed on Thursday, June 17; however, terms of the deal were not...
Rajesh Kothari Honored as Crain’s Detroit Business’ 2021 Administrator/Executive Health Care Hero
“The line we use in Civil Air Patrol is ‘Semper Gumby,’ which means always flexible. That’s what we are.” — Raj Kothari 2020 was a rough year for many. While majority of the world followed stay-at-home orders and did their part to stop the spread of COVID-19, others...
Rajesh Kothari Joins Northstar Bank Board of Directors
Northstar Bank announced today that Rajesh Kothari has joined their Board of Directors. “I am excited to join the Board of Northstar Bank and help them build on their long-term success serving communities throughout Northern and Southeast Michigan. Their long-term...
Civil Air Patrol
Managing Director and Founder of Cascade Partners, Rajesh U. Kothari, has been involved in Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for more than 30 years and is currently the Michigan Wing Commander. He is passionate about the opportunity that CAP has provided him with. CAP is...
Soldier’s Angels
Soldiers’ Angels has programs to support military families, deployed service members, wounded heroes, and veterans of all eras. Their programs are broken into categories based on the population they serve and the team at Cascade Partners has joined in to support their...
Hear from Remington Products
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Hear from Northwest Eye Clinic
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Hear from Kevan Lawlor of NSF International
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Hear from Seth Davis of Equipment Maintenance Solutions
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Hear from Keith Polster of Mason Structural Steel
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Hear from Laith Yaldoo a private investor and entrepreneur
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Hear from William Wappler of Surgere
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Hear from Robert Wolford of Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
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Preparing for Life After Entering a Private Equity Partnership
In this session from the 2021 Healthcare MSO Conference, Managing Director Rajesh Kothari discusses how to prepare for life after entering a private equity partnership, what you might expect, and how he has seen others handle the transition.
Greater Cleveland Foodbank’s Harvest for Hunger
Harvest for Hunger is a joint effort of four area food banks to raise money and food to fight hunger in 21 Northeast and North Central Ohio counties. It is coordinated by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of the...
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
The team at Cascade Partners starts every year with a report on the lives we have impacted. It isn’t about how we did but what a difference we made in the lives of our clients, their employees and more. As we wrapped up 2015, we joined with Detroit Rescue Mission...
Leader Dogs for the Blind
People who are blind or visually impaired endure hardships we can barely imagine. Things that were once routine and taken for granted, suddenly become insurmountable hurdles.That’s where Leader Dogs for the Blind steps in. From white cane training to matching people...
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. They believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities and at Cascade Partners, we agree. Their vision is a world where everyone...
Main Street Announces New Portfolio Investment
HOUSTON, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) (a.k.a. Main Street) is pleased to announce that it recently completed a new portfolio investment to facilitate the minority recapitalization of Grand Flower Growers, LLC and its...
Raj Kothari Shares His Journey Into Private Equity on The Becker Group Business Leadership® Podcast
Grace Lynn Keller | Host of Becker Group Business Leadership Podcast This is Grace Lynn Keller with the Becker Group Business Leadership Podcast. Today, I’m excited to be joined by Raj Kothari who serves as the Managing Director of Cascade Partners. Raj is an...
Michigan Gastroenterology Institute and Capitol Colorectal Surgery Partners Join H.I.G. Growth Partners Portfolio Company
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–H.I.G. Growth Partners (H.I.G.), the dedicated growth capital investment affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Pinnacle GI Partners (Pinnacle GI), a premier gastrointestinal services organization, has...
MiBiz Roundtable: M&A experts forecast strong deal flow in post-pandemic rebound
According to a recent MiBiz roundtable discussion, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) should remain strong through 2021, driven by several factors affecting deal flow, although finding a good deal may come with a high price for buyers. Participants in the...
The Rapid Emergence of Risk Mitigation and Operational Resilience as Critical Factors in Automation
Are risk mitigation and business continuity challenges top of mind for you? Are you considering automation options as a potential solution? If so, you aren’t alone. As the Economist survey below shows, business resilience went from being one of the least important...
THINK Business Podcast: Jon Dwoskin Talks with Rajesh Kothari
Jon Dwoskin recently spoke with Cascade Partners managing director, Raj Kothari about business tactics and selling a business on his podcast, THINK Business with Jon Dwoskin. Listen to the interview at the link below: THINK Business Podcast: Jon Dwoskin Talks with...
Disruption: The Theme for Distributors Throughout COVID-19
Disruption. That is the theme for many distributors throughout COVID-19. According to a recent report by McKinsey & Company, “We believe that history provides valuable lessons. For many distributors, the responses that worked in previous recessions are now table...
Important Trends in Operational Improvements for Distributors
Invest or Exit! With the onset of Industrial 4.0, smart manufacturing and other technological advances, many industrial business owners are facing the difficult decision to either invest in growth or sell. Keeping up with trends in operational improvements will give...
The Cascade Partners Difference
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Growing through Uncertainty with PRA Global
Industries – Business Services Industries – Industrials Financings & Recapitalizations Growing Through Uncertainty – Strategic Options to Consider from Cascade Partners on Vimeo.
Cascade Webinar: The Current State of the Financing Market and Capital Availability
This Cascade webinar covers today's financing market and how alternatives accommodate short- and medium-term business needs. Dive into the deal process and get your questions answered on how these two factors affect each other. Industries – Healthcare Industries –...
6 Steps to a Productive Acquisition Strategy
Industries – Business Services Industries – Industrials 6 Steps to a Productive Acquisition Strategy from Cascade Partners on Vimeo.
You Can Create Opportunity in this COVID-19 Crisis
During times of uncertainty, there is still opportunity. As you look to usher your business through the COVID-19 crisis and, more importantly, beyond, what can you do now to strengthen the business and prepare? Many business owners and executives struggle working ON...
Capital is Available that Provides Liquidity and Flexibility
The availability of capital from private credit lenders, structured equity funds and family offices has suddenly become critical for the survival of many companies. Many traditional banks may be running short of liquidity, as large corporations and institutions draw...
What Do I Do Now Coronavirus has Disrupted But Not Extinguished M&A Options?
The coronavirus pandemic has hit all businesses in a sudden and dramatic way, interrupting plans for the foreseeable future. What was arguably the best M&A market ever for sellers of closely held companies has taken a dramatic pause, leaving business owners who...
2019 Year In Review
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Cascade Partners Announced as Finalist in Multiple Categories for the 17th Annual M&A Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CASCADE PARTNERS ANNOUNCED AS FINALIST IN MULTIPLE CATEGORIES FOR THE 17th ANNUAL M&A ADVISOR AWARDS SOUTHFIELD, MI, November 5, 2018 – The M&A Advisor is pleased to announce finalists of the 17th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. The...
There’s A Lot of Value in Using Professional Expertise to Sell Your Business
The following article by Ken Marblestone originally appeared in Smart Business Cleveland. You’ve identified the perfect buyer, or better yet, someone has approached you about acquiring your business, and you are ready to make that transition. You like the price, they...
Cascade Partners Wins Award for Private Equity Deal
The M&A Advisor Awarded Cascade Partners Private Equity Deal of the Year Cascade Partners LLC today announced that they were awarded the private equity deal of the year by M&A Advisor for their work arranging the sale of Remington Products Company to Gridiron...
Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership with Michigan Eye Institutes
Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Michigan Eye Institute (“MEI”). This represents MVP’s first partnership in Michigan. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization backed by Alpine Investors committed to...
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire LSG Insurance Partners
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based LSG Insurance Partners. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions...
Rajesh U. Kothari, CFA Named Next Commander of Civil Air Patrol’s Michigan Wing
Cincinnati, OH – Col Matthew Creed, Commander of Great Lakes Region, Civil Air Patrol, today announced the selection of Lt Col Rajesh U. Kothari to serve as the next commander of the Civil Air Patrol’s Michigan Wing. Col (select) Raj Kothari joined Civil Air Patrol in...
Cascade Becomes First Michigan Member of The Geneva Capital Group
Cascade Partners has executed transactions in 5 of 7 continents, earning us the honor of becoming the first Michigan member of the Geneva Capital Group (GCG). Our extensive international experience provides optimal cross border solutions for those who partner with us....
Raj Kothari Named 2018 Advisor of the Year by MiBiz
MiBiz (now Crain's Grand Rapids Business) has named Raj Kothari the 2018 Advisor of the Year. “Cascade Partners’ work over the last year has encompassed a wide spectrum of industries, ranging from transportation and service-based businesses to consumer-focused...
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