- Employ a proven transaction methodology which delivers results
- Devote senior C-level resources with operating expertise in the IT sector who advise CEOs and boards
- Deliver precise, comprehensive research to close transactions, deploying a team of professionals dedicated to producing results
- Leverage years of experience in the middle market to maximize opportunities for successful transactions
- Have a national presence with global reach—regional of ces ensure that all clients receive personalized service throughout every phase of a transaction
- Offer strategic advisory services that enhance shareholder value
Newsletter Articles
These are the articles that are featured in each of the FOCUS monthly newsletters.
Download the FOCUS U.S. Communications Service Provider Quarterly: Winter 2017 Report
In public markets, the Communications Service Provider Index (CSPI) posted a solid three-month gain of 3.4% for our winter reporting period. This gain was roughly in line with the 3.3% gain in the S&P 500 and higher than the 1.3% gain in the NASDAQ over the corresponding time period.
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Download the FOCUS Healthcare and Life Sciences Report: Winter 2017
The FOCUS Healthcare and Life Sciences Group brings readers key insights into the healthcare and life sciences investment market from the point of view of FOCUS partners and senior advisors. The new FOCUS Healthcare and Life Sciences Report includes:
- The Doctor’s House Call: What’s Old is New and Innovative
- Performance: S&P 500 vs. Public Medical
Download the FOCUS Telecom Business Services Quarterly: Winter 2017 Report
Once again in public markets, the FOCUS Telecom Business Services Index (TBSI) had a strong performance in our three-month reporting period. The TBSI was up 9.2% for the period, handily outpacing the 3.3% gain in the S&P 500 and the 1.3% gain in the NASDAQ.
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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Nelson Worldwide in Obtaining Growth Financing from NewSpring Mezzanine Capital

Atlanta, GA (January 13, 2017) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that NELSON (Nelson Worldwide, Inc.) has obtained growth capital financing from NewSpring Mezzanine Capital. FOCUS represented Nelson in this transaction.
NELSON is a global architecture, design, engineering and consulting …
Investors Point to Exit Strategies for Startups
Sell Side M&A Investment Banking

Based on an interview of George M. Shea, Partner and IT Team Leader, and Manan K. Shah, Managing Partner, FOCUS Investment Banking LLC
You’ve scaled and done all the hard work. Should you prepare your startup for exit? How do you know if your business is ready for a sale or acquisition? As a CEO, it’s important to have your affairs in order before putting it up to the highest bidder. From financial to operational preparation, it’s important to take your time and not take the first offer on the table.Strategy and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Download the FOCUS Carrier-Focused Telecom Technology Quarterly: Winter 2017 Report
In public markets, the FOCUS Carrier-Focused Telecom Technology Index (CFTTI) had a rough go of it in our Winter reporting period, dropping 6.2% in the past three months. This poor performance was in spite of a solid market backdrop, as both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ were in positive territory for the three-month period. …
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents ncgCARE in Obtaining Growth Financing from NewSpring Mezzanine Capital

Atlanta, GA, (December 5, 2016) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that ncgCARE has obtained growth financing from NewSpring Mezzanine Capital.
ncgCARE is a national network of provider partners in behavioral healthcare. With over 900 employees across multiple partner companies, …