A chronological record.
Closed transactions, industry recognitions, and team milestones from five years of senior-led mandates.
- May30Recognition
Named to Axial's Top 50 Lower Middle Market Technology Investors & M&A Advisors for 2026
Axial again recognized BlackRose Group among the leading technology M&A advisors in the lower middle market, extending the firm's standing on the platform's annual technology list.
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- Sep13Recognition
Honored in Axial's Top 50 Lower Middle Market Healthcare M&A Advisors for 2024
Axial, the premier middle-market M&A platform, named BlackRose Group to its 2024 healthcare advisory list for excellence in buy-side and sell-side engagements.
Read more - Jun20Recognition
Named to Axial's Industrials Top 50 M&A Advisors for 2024
BlackRose was featured on Axial's prestigious industrials advisory list, recognizing sustained excellence in the lower middle market sector.
Read more - Jun10Closing
Monroe Street Partners acquires American Roadway Logistics
BlackRose facilitated Monroe Street Partners' acquisition of American Roadway Logistics, a Louisiana-based pavement marking and traffic safety services provider established in 2006.
Read more - Apr17Closing
Caleb Staub acquires Tri-County Mechanical & Electrical
BlackRose led the buy-side mandate as Caleb Staub acquired Tri-County Mechanical & Electrical, a Montana-based construction management firm founded in 1972.
Read more - Mar30Recognition
Featured in Axial's Top 50 Tech Advisors 2024
Axial recognized BlackRose in its lower middle market technology advisory rankings, evaluated on deal quality, volume, and process effectiveness.
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- Sep27Recognition
Featured in Axial's Advisor 100
BlackRose earned inclusion in Axial's Advisor 100 list based on client quality, buy-side targeting capability, and transaction process effectiveness.
Read more - Sep26Closing
Jogan Inc. acquires Echo Mountain Snowboard and Ski Park
BlackRose co-brokered the Denver-area resort transaction alongside Colliers, supporting Jogan Inc.'s acquisition of the established ski operation.
Read more - Jun19Recognition
Named One of Top 50 Industrial Dealmakers
Axial recognized BlackRose as a leading industrial dealmaker, evaluating firms on subsectors, operator priorities, investor objectives, and market outlook.
Read more - May5Recognition
Top 25 Lower Middle Market U.S. Investment Banks, Q1 2023
BlackRose Group achieved ranking on Axial's quarterly investment banking list measured on client quality, buy-side targeting, and process effectiveness.
Read more - Apr14Closing
North American PEO acquires Canadian payroll company
BlackRose's buy-side team (Ken Miller and Lyre Jones) facilitated a cross-border acquisition for a major Professional Employer Organization.
Read more - Feb28Closing
Gandy Trading acquires Cimarron Gas Distribution Division
BlackRose represented the seller in the transaction between Cimarron Underground Services' Louisiana-based gas distribution arm and the Kansas-based buyer.
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- Dec20Closing
Stratagraph acquires Gisler Brothers Logging Company
BlackRose's buy-side support (Ken Miller and Lyre Jones) helped the Louisiana geological services pioneer expand its mud-logging capabilities.
Read more - Oct10Closing
KIV Investments acquires majority stake in AMBHAR Global Spirits
BlackRose identified and engaged qualified investors for the award-winning artisan tequila producer, structuring the strategic exit.
Read more - Aug8Closing
Atlantic Southern Paving acquires Massey Asphalt Paving
Harbor Beach Capital-backed Atlantic Southern Paving acquired the Alabama operator with BlackRose's buy-side identification (with Chuck Berg, Phoenix).
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- Oct18Recognition
Named to Axial's Q3 2021 Lower Middle Market Investment Banking League Table
BlackRose achieved recognition on Axial's quarterly rankings for lower middle market transaction excellence.
Read more - Jan26Closing
Black Cliffs Partners acquires Pine Island Chemical Solutions
Ken Miller facilitated the acquisition of the oilfield services company with operations across Louisiana and Texas.
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- Aug26Team
BlackRose Group makes three new senior additions
The firm announced three appointments: W. Dale Behan as Managing Director (Dallas), Katie Thomas Funk as VP Business Development (Houston), and John E. Howard II as Principal (Memphis).
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Independently ranked.
Recognized by Axial and the Association for Corporate Growth as a top-tier middle-market advisor.
