We advise founder-led businesses, corporations, and investors, on sell-side transactions via our experienced team with deep industry knowledge and international networks.
Our integrated team across the United States and Europe, provide clients with unrivalled access to M&A and capital raising opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic.
With decades of experience across a variety of industry groups, we bring unparalleled insights to every transaction, enabling us to provide informed guidance and to navigate complex markets successfully.
Our senior team combine deep commercial experience with a hands-on approach, leading every engagement from start to finish.
Selling a business is one of the most significant decisions a founder will make. At FOCUS, we provide clear, independent advice to help you navigate that process with confidence.
We work closely with business owners to understand their priorities and define the right strategy, whether that’s a full or partial sale. From early preparation through to negotiation and closing, our senior team leads every stage, ensuring a disciplined process and a focused outcome.
With 100+ professionals across Ireland, the UK and the USA, we leverage deep industry expertise, an extensive network of international buyers, and cross-border transaction capabilities to provide world-class advisory services.
“FOCUS Capital Partners brought real discipline and clarity to a complex transaction. Their commercial insight, responsiveness, and calm execution at key moments were instrumental in helping us secure the right outcome for all stakeholders. A genuinely world-class advisory team.”
Liam Dunne
CEO & Co-Founder, Klearcom
“The team at FOCUS has been exceptional. Eric Oganesoff and Barry Calogero are highly experienced bankers and they were able to professionally work through obstacles and efficiently complete this transaction.”
Abe Abraham
Founder, CMI Management, Inc.
I would like to thank Owen, Stephen and Adam in FOCUS Capital Partners for their guidance and advice throughout the process to ensure the best outcome for Process Engineering Specialists. Their expertise, dedication, and strategic guidance made all the difference. We couldn’t have done it without them – they were absolutely critical every step of the way.
Fintan Cassidy
Managing Director, Process Engineering Specialists
“We learned that the professionalism and commitment to high quality service were consistent across the entire FOCUS team. We cannot recommend FOCUS highly enough.”
Alan Rose
Co-Founder and Principal, Verify Solutions, LLC
“Selling an engineering consultancy business is as much about nuance and credibility as it is about price. Eoin O’Keeffe and Peter Coffey brought absolute professionalism, calm execution and sector insight into every stage of the process.”
Greg Daly
Managing Director, GDCL Consulting Engineers
“Given their cross border transaction experience and their broad U.S. coverage, FOCUS was the perfect firm to help us realize our goals. The transaction was managed in a timely manner with little disruption to our business. I could not have done it without them.”
Barrie Prescott
CEO of Avialec
“From the very beginning, we knew we had made the right choice in engaging FOCUS Capital Partners as our corporate finance advisor. The team, led by Brian Barrett and Ruairi McEntee, completely understood our business and were always on hand to support us and to drive the transaction process forward. Their valuable strategic and commercial advice, proactive approach, and unwavering commitment – especially during the negotiations – delivered a strong result for us as shareholders and for our business. We would highly recommend FOCUS to any business owners interested in selling their company.”
Shane Adams and Eamon Irwin
Co-Founders & Owners, Smart Electronics
“This acquisition will allow Pradot to grow in ways never before possible. By purchasing GroupOne HealthSource, Pradot now has a strong U.S. presence, and we are increasing our service offering and revenue in both countries. We will continue to pursue both organic and acquisitive growth strategies.”
Arun Murali
President of Pradot Technologies
“When we received an unsolicited offer to purchase our company we didn’t realize how much help we’d need to successfully complete the deal. FOCUS stressed the importance of having multiple buyers in a competitive situation. Having experienced advisors, like FOCUS, by your side is essential to your emotional and financial peace of mind.”
Barry Lyons
Cofounder, Sound Seal
“We got multiple offers and FOCUS helped compare them, helped negotiate both value and structure and then got the deal closed. I could never have managed this on my own.”
Bob Mallon
President and CEO, Robert W. Mallon Inc.
“The team at FOCUS provided us with help and guidance that was instrumental throughout this transaction process.”
Brad Koenig
CEO, Metaltech
“We are grateful for the expertise and professionalism that FOCUS brought to this transaction. This is the second transaction FOCUS has completed for us, which demonstrates the confidence we have in their process and in their firm.”
Brett Griffith
President, Alpha Systems
The FOCUS team was outstanding to work with and true professionals. It is a win for everyone, in particular our cherished clients and field specialists.”
Dan Struve
Chairman/CEO of the Helpmates Companies
“FOCUS brought me 7 potential buyers for my holdings in Western Shower Door. I consider them a full service firm, indeed.”
Craig McCarty
former CEO, Western Shower Door, Inc.
“Pat and I would like to acknowledge the integrity, dedication and professionalism shown by Brian, Adam and the wider FOCUS team throughout the transaction process. Their commitment, support, and hands-on commercial guidance were invaluable in helping us achieve a successful outcome for us and our business. We would unreservedly recommend FOCUS to industry colleagues across both the Irish and US markets, and indeed to any business contacts who may be considering a sale.”
Con Lynch
CEO, CFE Group
“It was a complicated sale to orchestrate, and would not have come together without guidance from the FOCUS team. The FOCUS Team receives my highest endorsement.”
Clint Tinker
Owner, Opti-Forms, Inc.
“FOCUS held my hand throughout every phase of our 8 month transaction. The end result of their strategic advisory services was more money than I had anticipated and a position as the CFO of the combined company.”
Dave Steil
CFO of Touchstar Software, Former SigmaWorx CEO
“FOCUS found numerous opportunities for us, and helped us select the very best alternative. We shaved at least 24 months off our time to market, and the result is a much stronger product at the initial release.”
David Dickson
Principal, Crossroads RMC
Whether you’re considering a sale, planning for growth, or exploring capital options, our team is here to help. Connect with FOCUS for a confidential, no-pressure conversation designed to align with your goals.
The right time depends on market conditions, business performance and personal objectives. We help owners assess readiness and increase valuation.
We support clients with positioning, valuation, process design and pre-sale preparation to ensure the business is presented optimally to buyers.
Yes. Our senior bankers lead all buyer engagement and negotiations to protect value and ensure a smooth transaction process.
FOCUS delivers tailored M&A, capital raising and sale preparation advisory services to founder-led businesses and SMEs. With deep industry expertise and global reach, we help clients navigate complexity and achieve successful outcomes.
