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FocalPoint Partners
FocalPoint Partners is an independent investment bank with offices in Los Angeles and Chicago. The firm specializes in mergers and acquisitions, private...
FocalPoint Partners
FocalPoint Partners is an independent investment bank with offices in Los Angeles and Chicago. The firm specializes in mergers and acquisitions, private placements, financial restructurings, and special situation transactions for middle market clients throughout the U.S. FocalPoint Partners was acquired by B. Riley Financial on January 18th, 2022.
General information
Firm type
Full Service Commercial and Industrial Electrical Contractor
Year founded
2002
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Los Angeles
Corporate office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Additional offices
Palo Alto, CA · San Francisco, CA · Burlingame, CA · Toronto, Canada
Principals
David Sharfi
Managing Partner
Drew Fine
Managing Partner
Joe McKnight
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does FocalPoint source proprietary deal flow?
FocalPoint sources transaction opportunities through long-standing relationships with founder-owned and family-held businesses in the western US and Canada, where cross-border middle-market expertise is relatively scarce. The firm's Toronto office provides a direct pipeline to Canadian industrials and business-services companies seeking US buyers or growth capital.
What investment stages or transaction sizes does FocalPoint typically target?
The firm's investment banking mandates focus on companies with enterprise values between $50 million and $500 million, a range that places it squarely in the middle market. Merchant banking investments tend to align with this band, targeting established businesses with stable cash flows rather than early-stage ventures.
What is FocalPoint's known posture on co-investments alongside external capital partners?
The firm's merchant banking arm co-invests alongside institutional capital partners and family offices on a deal-by-deal basis, often serving as the lead arranger for private credit facilities. The firm does not operate a blind-pool fund, which gives it the flexibility to structure co-investment syndicates that match the specific risk profile of each transaction.
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