What We Do

We redefine the investment banking experience by delivering high-impact, bespoke solutions to address our clients' most complex corporate finance needs. As a premier independent investment bank, we provide expert advice in Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Formation, Financial Restructuring, and a broad range of strategic services to entrepreneurs, privately held companies, and select institutional clients.

The DBD Difference

Bespoke Solutions

We craft each strategy to precisely align with your unique objectives, rejecting one-size-fits-all approaches.

Execution Excellence

We deliver bulge bracket-caliber processes with the personal attention of a boutique firm.

Proven Track Record

Our team has closed hundreds of transactions with exceptional outcomes across market cycles.

Elite Expertise

Our senior bankers lead every engagement, ensuring you receive seasoned judgment and outstanding execution.

The DBD Difference

Bespoke Solutions

We craft each strategy to precisely align with your unique objectives, rejecting one-size-fits-all approaches.

Execution Excellence

We deliver bulge bracket-caliber processes with the personal attention of a boutique firm.

Proven Track Record

Our team has closed hundreds of transactions with exceptional outcomes across market cycles.

Elite Expertise

Our senior bankers lead every engagement, ensuring you receive seasoned judgment and outstanding execution.

Comprehensive, Tailored Advisory Services

Sell Side M&A

We partner with businesses throughout their entire sale journey, from initial preparation through final closing. Our comprehensive approach includes preparing the business for exit, developing the right investment thesis, crafting compelling deal documents, identifying qualified buyers, managing competitive processes, negotiating optimal terms, and shepherding deals through due diligence to close. 

Buy Side M&A

We act as your dedicated corporate development team at every stage of the acquisition journey. Whether you have specific targets in mind or are just beginning to explore growth opportunities, our comprehensive approach spans developing acquisition criteria, identifying and screening targets, conducting valuations and due diligence, structuring deals, securing financing, and managing transactions through closing. We ensure disciplined execution while focusing on finding the right strategic fit for your business.

Capital Formation

We leverage our extensive network and deep understanding of private capital markets to secure optimal financing solutions. Whether you're seeking growth capital, acquisition financing, dividend recapitalizations, or other structured solutions, we guide you through the entire process – from developing compelling investment materials and financial models to identifying the right capital partners and negotiating terms that align with your long-term objectives.

Financial Restructuring

We guide companies through complex financial challenges, providing comprehensive restructuring solutions both in and out of court. Our team works to stabilize operations, optimize capital structures, negotiate with creditors, and implement turnaround strategies that create a foundation for renewed growth. We focus on preserving value while positioning your business for long-term success.

The DBD Difference

Sell Side M&A

We partner with business throughout their entire sale journey, from initial preparation through final closing. Our comprehensive approach includes preparing the business for exit,developing the right investment thesis, crafting compelling deal documents, identifying qualified buyers, managing competitive processes, negotiating optimal terms, and shepherding deals through due diligence to close. 

Buyside M&A

We act as your dedicated corporate development team at every stage of the acquisition journey. Whether you have specific targets in mind or are just beginning to explore growth opportunities, our comprehensive approach spans developing acquisition criteria, identifying and screening targets, conducting valuations and due diligence, structuring deals, securing financing, and managing transactions through closing. We ensure disciplined execution while focusing on finding the right strategic fit for your business.

Capital Formation

We leverage our extensive network and deep understanding of private capital markets to secure optimal financing solutions. Whether you're seeking growth capital, acquisition financing, dividend recapitalizations, or other structured solutions, we guide you through the entire process – from developing compelling investment materials and financial models to identifying the right capital partners and negotiating terms that align with your long-term objectives.

Financial Restructuring

We guide companies through complex financial challenges, providing comprehensive restructuring solutions both in and out of court. Our team works to stabilize operations, optimize capital structures, negotiate with creditors, and implement turnaround strategies that create a foundation for renewed growth. We focus on preserving value while positioning your business for long-term success.

Strategic Transaction Support

Deal Documentation

Every transaction is unique, so we create tailored information packages that showcase your company's distinct value proposition and strategic opportunities.

Target Evaluation

Our dedicated research team and extensive network help identify ideal transaction partners through a rigorous screening process. We conduct comprehensive valuations to uncover and pursue the most promising opportunities that align with your strategic objectives.

Disciplined Process

Drawing on decades of collective experience and numerous successful transactions, we've developed a sophisticated execution process that maximizes value and achieves optimal outcomes.

Transaction Optimization

Success requires perfect alignment of multiple elements. Our tailored approach ensures timing, market dynamics, and competitive positioning converge to create maximum value and leverage for your transaction.

Deal Execution

Our team works closely with clients throughout every transaction phase, maintaining an exceptional 95%+ closing rate. As seasoned deal experts, we provide comprehensive guidance while crafting innovative solutions to overcome any obstacles.

The DBD Difference

Deal Documentation

Every transaction is unique, so we create tailored information packages that showcase your company's distinct value proposition and strategic opportunities.

Target Evaluation

Our dedicated research team and extensive network help identify ideal transaction partners through a rigorous screening process. We conduct comprehensive valuations to uncover and pursue the most promising opportunities that align with your strategic objectives.

Disciplined Process

Drawing on decades of collective experience and numerous successful transactions, we've developed a sophisticated execution process that maximizes value and achieves optimal outcomes.

Transaction Optimization

Success requires perfect alignment of multiple elements. Our tailored approach ensures timing, market dynamics, and competitive positioning converge to create maximum value and leverage for your transaction.

Deal Executtion

Our team works closely with clients throughout every transaction phase, maintaining an exceptional 95%+ closing rate. As seasoned deal experts, we provide comprehensive guidance while crafting innovative solutions to overcome any obstacles.