M&A Advisory
We’re a lean organization with personal engagement of all three founders
M&A guidelines:
EV range $20-100MM (min $10MM)
$2MM+ EBITDA
Open to all industry sectors
Delacon
Prior to founding The Laurel Group, Michael McCracken and John McAvoy advised the CEO/owner in a successful transaction to sell 60% of the company to Cargill.
Magic of Lights
Prior to founding The Laurel Group, Bill Stapleton led the team that executed a majority recapitalization, growth capital raise and sale with NY-based Seaport Capital in 2021.
Wild Card Creative Group
The Laurel Group advised Wild Card on a search for an acquisition target to accelerate growth.
Special Project Consulting
We deliver an executable plan for strategic initiatives to accelerate growth
We allow senior management to stay focused on core business
We typically pair this service with principal investments
Principal Investing
We focus on businesses we know and love
We invest our personal and syndicated capital
We typically add value post-investment through special project consulting
We have invested in music, sports, live events, entertainment, media, hospitality, technology and consumer goods
Investment minimum $1MM
Down Home Media
The Laurel Group is designing a strategy for an industry-transformative music business and advising on core real estate and operational needs.
Down Home Media
The Laurel Group raised $2.6 million of a $14 million financing led by Skydance Media and backed by Tim McGraw.
Triple 8 Management
Prior to founding The Laurel Group, John McAvoy and Bill Stapleton syndicated a non-controlling investment.