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Founders Announces Addition of Industry Specialist to Expanding Oil and Gas Services Practice
Founders Investment Banking, LLC today announced that John F. Ortstadt has joined the firm, expanding its depth and expertise in the oil and gas services industry. This hire demonstrates Founders’ commitment to providing growing oilfield... (read more)

Founders Investment Banking 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Founders celebrated its 10 year anniversary with a gala dinner event at Ross Bridge in April. It was a special night with those closest to us as we took time to stop, reflect, and thank and honor those who have helped contribute to our success over... (read more)

Founders Plans to Host Digital Media Summit at Pursell Farms from May 5 to 7, 2013
If you are a CEO or Founder of a digital media company, you are invited to an exclusive gathering of leaders in the digital media space who will assemble to engage in strategic discussions about growth, value, and current industry trends. Please... (read more)

TriNovus Completes Strategic Sale to Temenos
Birmingham, ALA. (March 27, 2013) -- Founders Investment Banking ("Founders") is pleased to announce that TriNovus, LLC has been acquired by Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the leading provider of banking software to the financial services... (read more)

Founders Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Great Momentum After Record Year in 2012
Birmingham, ALA. (February 25, 2013) -- In 2013, Founders Investment Banking celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a Decade of Deals in helping our clients' businesses grow, build value, and gain liquidity. During our ten years in the middle... (read more)

Principals of Founders Investment Banking Advise Spartan Energy Services on Majority Recapitalization with Harren Equity Partners
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Principals of Founders Investment Banking, LLC (Founders) announced today it exclusively advised Spartan Energy Services, LLC (Spartan) on a successful majority recapitalization with Harren Equity Partners, a private... (read more)

The Election Is Over: Now What
By Antrenise Cole Birmingham Business Journal - November 16, 2012 The election is over, but even though the results provided some answers, experts say small businesses need to be aware of the events in Washington, D.C., and the potential problems... (read more)

Founders Advises Newly Formed Louisiana Marine Operators on Acquisition of Select Marine Assets from Lime Rock Partners
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (November 14, 2012) -- Founders Investment Banking, LLC (Founders) today announced its successful advisement of newly formed Louisiana Marine Operators, LLC (LMO) on the purchase of selective assets from Lafayette Workboat... (read more)

Ask Founders: Five Questions for Joe Brady
Joe H. Brady III is a Vice President with Founders Investment Banking, an independent investment banking firm headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama committed to providing customized corporate finance solutions with a geographical focus on the Deep... (read more)

Founders Fall Update
Oil & Gas Services Business Owners Experience the Best of South Louisiana at the Founders Blast & Cast Forum   The Founders team hosted a Blast & Cast Forum for business owners in the Energy Services industry at a piece of... (read more)

Founders Investment Banking Named Finalist for Small Business of the Year by the Birmingham Business Alliance
BIRMINGHAM, AL, September 21, 2012 - Founders Investment Banking, LLC (Founders) is pleased to announce the company has been selected as a finalist for Small Business of the Year by the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), a dynamic advocate,... (read more)

Founders Investment Banking Announces Strategic Sale of Student Life
BIRMINGHAM, AL, August 30, 2012 - Founders Investment Banking, LLC (Founders) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Student Life, LLC by LifeWay Christian Resources (LifeWay), a non-profit agency of the Southern Baptist Convention. The... (read more)

Net Direct Merchants, a Top 500 Internet Retailer, Receives Investment from The Mustang Group
BIRMINGHAM, AL, June 19, 2012 – Founders Investment Banking ("Founders") is pleased to announce that Net Direct Merchants ("NDM") has received an investment from The Mustang Group, a Boston-based private equity firm that... (read more)

Principals of Founders Investment Banking Advise Health Information Designs, Inc On Recapitalization by BV Investment Partners of Boston, MA
BIRMINGHAM, AL, May 22, 2012 - Founders Investment Banking ("Founders") is pleased to announce that Health Information Designs, Inc. ("HID") has received a growth investment by Boston-based BV Investment Partners... (read more)

Previously Unannounced Digital Media Transaction An Inside Look
One of Founders' past clients offers an insider's look into the events and emotions surrounding the negotiation of a successful exit of his web property to a publicly-traded company... When I started Get... (read more)

Founders Investment Banking, LLC Advises FrugalTravelGuycom on Strategic Sale to Internet Brands, Inc
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that FrugalTravelGuy.com has been acquired by Internet Brands, Inc., a leading Internet media company that owns and operates e-commerce and community-based websites across a variety of industry... (read more)

On the Record: Founders Investment Bankings Zane Tarence
by Martin Swant - The Birmingham News ZANE TARENCE Title: managing director, Founders Investment Banking. Hometown: Montgomery. Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Auburn University in Montgomery; master's degree in... (read more)

Founders Investment Banking, LLC Advises on Two Recent Transactions in Internet Digital Media Sector
Founders Investment Banking’s Internet & Digital Media practice is pleased to announce the closings of two previously unannounced transactions that were completed in 2011. These transactions include The sale of Consumerism... (read more)

Founders Investment Banking Advises MMAjunkie on Strategic Sale to USA TODAY Gannett (NYSE:GCI)
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of MMAjunkie.com (“MMAjunkie”) by USA TODAY Sports Media Group (“USA TODAY”), subsidiary of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), per their announcement. ... (read more)

Emarico, Inc Completes Asset Purchase of Plantation Patterns Furniture Company
Founders Investment Banking, LLC (“Founders”) is pleased to announce that it has advised Emarico, Inc. in a successful asset purchase of Plantation Patterns Furniture Company, LLC. EJ Marino, CEO of Emarico, Inc., will be taking over as... (read more)

Founders Names New Director of Business Development
Birmingham, Alabama – Founders Investment Banking, LLC (“Founders”) today announced that Jordan Van Horn has been named Director of Business Development. He will primarily be responsible for managing the Founders Forum, developing... (read more)

Go Coil, LLC Secures Growth Financing
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that it recently acted as lead financial advisor to Go-Coil, LLC (“Go-Coil”), a coiled tubing oilfield services company, to secure a significant round of growth financing. The... (read more)

Spartan Energy Launches New Subsidiary Business
Founders Investment Banking, LLC (“Founders”) is pleased to announce that it recently acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Spartan Energy Services, LLC (“Spartan Energy”) in the formation of Spartan... (read more)

VITAS Acquires Family Comfort Hospice
Founders Investment Banking, LLC (“Founders”) is pleased to announce that Family Comfort Hospice, LLC (“FCH”) has been acquired by VITAS, Inc. (“VITAS”), a subsidiary of Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE). FCH has... (read more)

Frost Philanthropic Services, LLC Acquires FundraisingINFOcom
Founders Investment Banking, LLC (“Founders”) is pleased to announce that FundraisingINFO.com (“FRI”) has been acquired by Frost Philanthropic Services, LLC (“Frost”). Offering a comprehensive set of innovative,... (read more)

SofterWare, Inc Acquires MAGIC, Inc
Founders Investment Banking, LLC (“Founders”) is pleased to announce that MAGIC, Inc. (“MAGIC”) has been acquired by SofterWare, Inc. (“SofterWare”), a leading provider of software solutions to the nonprofit and... (read more)

TicketBiscuit Secures Growth Funding Round
Founders Investment Banking, LLC (“Founders”) is pleased to announce that TicketBiscuit, LLC (“TicketBiscuit”) has completed a growth capital funding round with C&G Capital Partners, LLC (“C&G”), a private... (read more)

Founders Investment Banking Advises thg WebMedia LLC on Strategic Sale of NetbookReviewscom to IReviews, Inc
Founders Investment Banking, LLC (“Founders”) is pleased to announce that NetbookReviews.com (“Netbook Reviews”) has been acquired by IReviews, Inc. (“IReviews”).  Formerly headquartered in Seattle,... (read more)

Founders Investment Banking Advises on the Sale of Student Lifes Publishing Assets to NavPress
Founders Investment Banking, LLC (“Founders”) is pleased to announce that it advised the shareholders of Student Life, Inc. (“Student Life”) on the sale of its publishing assets to NavPress. Student Life is a Christian events... (read more)

Founders Investment Banking, LLC Advises on Five Recent Transactions in Internet Digital Media Sector
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce the recent closings of five transactions in the Internet & Digital Media sector. “It’s an exciting time to be involved in the digital media space,” remarked Zane Tarence,... (read more)

Founders Investment Banking, LLC Advises on Recapitalization of Innovative Benefits Consulting, LLC
Founders Investment Banking, LLC (“Founders”) is pleased to announce that Innovative Benefits Consulting, LLC (“Innovative Benefits”) has been recapitalized by a private investment group. Innovative Benefits, based in... (read more)

Founders Investment Banking, LLC Advises on Formation of Oilfield Services Company
Founders Investment Banking, LLC (“Founders”) is pleased to announce that it recently acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Spartan Energy Services, LLC (“Spartan”) on the formation and capitalization of... (read more)

Founders Featured in The Birmingham News
Bank, management company team up to buy Southeast apartment communities By Michael Tomberlin – The Birmingham News Birmingham investment bank and an apartment management company have joined forces to buy large apartment communities... (read more)

Founders Advises Dore Holdings, LLC on Commercial Real Estate Investment Strategy
Founders Investment Banking’s Real Estate Practice is pleased to announce that it has been retained by Doré Holdings, LLC to provide investment advisory services as the investment company seeks to deploy significant capital in the... (read more)

Founders Featured in The Birmingham News
Birmingham Firm Tapped for Investment Advice By Michael Tomberlin – The Birmingham News A wealthy Louisiana family has hired Birmingham's Founders Investment Banking to help it invest millions of dollars in commercial real estate. The... (read more)

Founders Slated To Host Its Third Founders Forum For CEOs and Owners
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that it will again collaborate with David Klock, Dean of UAB’s School of Business, to host the third "Founders Forum." The Forum is designed to equip owners and executives with... (read more)

Founders Zane Tarence Featured in the Birmingham Business Journal
Alabama, South lag in venture capital funding By Jimmy DeButts Staff – Birmingham Business Journal Venture capitalists have largely ignored Alabama in the past year with no deals being reported in two of the past four quarters. Alabama... (read more)

Founders Advises Rea Brothers Mid South Auction on a Strategic Sale
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that it advised the shareholders of Rea Brothers Mid-South Auction (RBMSA) on the sale of the company to American Auto Auction Group (AAAG). Founded in 1972, RBMSA is a Jackson,... (read more)

Founders Advises ACTEK, Inc on a Strategic Sale
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that ActekSoft (also “ACTEK, Inc.”) has been acquired by Callidus Software Inc., which is publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the “CALD” ticker... (read more)

Founders Advises on New Real Estate Investment Fund
Key Part of Founders’ Ongoing Focus to Advise Clients on Investing in the Distressed Real Estate Market Founders Investment Banking’s Real Estate Practice is pleased to announce the successful closing of the first round of investment in... (read more)

Founders Advises Walpar, Inc on a Recapitalization
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that Walpar, Inc. has been recapitalized by Rock Gate Partners, LLC in partnership with Peninsula Capital Partners, L.L.C., who provided both debt and equity in support of the... (read more)

Founders Featured in The Birmingham News
Small Businesses Find Money When Banks Say No By Roy L. Williams -- The Birmingham News The worst recession in decades is making life difficult for companies needing financing to make ends meet, capital to expand or complete mergers. Duane... (read more)

Founders Advises on Four Recent Transactions in the Internet Digital Media Sector
We continue to see a growing demand among institutional buyers for Web-based businesses that deliver quality content and information to consumers, while concurrently matching product and service providers to these consumers at their moment of... (read more)

Founders Advises NursingJobsorg on Strategic Sale
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that NursingJobs.org has been acquired by Internet Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: INET), a leading Internet media company that owns and operates e-commerce and community-based websites across a variety... (read more)

Founders Technology Practice Featured in TechJournal South
Founders Investment Banking sees niche sites as “new real estate market” By Allan Maurer BIRMINGHAM, AL – A Birmingham investment firm has found gold nuggets in the foothills of the Internet. Founders Investment Banking... (read more)

Founders Technology Practice Featured in The Birmingham Business Journal
A Birmingham investment firm is hoping to become a national leader in brokering sales of niche Web sites to major media corporations. Zane Tarence, managing director of Founders Investment Banking LLC, said a seismic shift in the advertising... (read more)

Founders Advises on Strategic Sale of CreditorWebcom
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that CreditorWeb.com has been acquired by Internet Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: INET), a leading Internet media company that owns and operates e-commerce and community-based websites across a variety... (read more)

Founders Advises on Recapitalization of Lafayette Workboat Rentals
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that Lafayette Workboat Rentals, LLC has been recapitalized with a growth investment by Lime Rock Partners, an energy-focused private equity firm with over $1.6 billion of capital under... (read more)

Founders Advises on the Disposition of Net Leased Properties Occupied by Chandler/May, Inc
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised on the disposition of three net leased properties, all located in Huntsville, Alabama, that currently serve as the corporate headquarters and design/production... (read more)

Founders Advises on the Disposition of Net Leased Industrial Properties
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised on the disposition of two net leased industrial properties—one located in Atlanta and the other in Birmingham—that are 100% occupied by Ferguson... (read more)

Founders Advises Mature Option on Sale Leaseback of Retirement Center
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce Mature Options, LLC has expanded its presence in Alabama via the acquisition of  the North Mobile Retirement Center assisted living facility located in Satsuma, Alabama (a suburb of... (read more)

Founders Advises on Disposition of Maplewood Ridge
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that Foundation Sale Leaseback Fund I has completed the disposition of the Maplewood Ridge assisted living facility. The facility, which is located in Pelham, Alabama, will continue to be... (read more)

Dr Sanjay Singh Joins Founders Board of Advisors
Founders Investment Banking is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Sanjay Singh to its Board of Advisors. “We are excited and honored to have Dr. Singh join our Board of Advisors,” notes Duane Donner, Managing Director of Founders... (read more)

Founders Advises Guntersville Fabrication and Sprinkler Co Inc on Strategic Sale
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that Guntersville Fabrication and Sprinkler Co. Inc. (“Guntersville Fabrication”) has been acquired by Ferguson Enterprises, a subsidiary of Wolseley, plc of the United Kingdom.... (read more)

Founders Advises on the Acquisition of Assisted Living Facility
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce Foundation Sale Leaseback Fund I has completed the acquisition of the Maplewood Ridge assisted living facility located in Pelham, Alabama. The 15,000 square foot facility will continue to be... (read more)

Richard E Simmons, III Joins Founders Board of Advisors
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that Richard E. Simmons, III has joined the firm’s Board of Advisors. “It is quite an honor to have Richard join our Board of Advisors. The combination of his strong business acumen... (read more)

Jemison Investment Completes Divestiture of Tarrant Hydraulics Service, Inc
Jemison Investment Company has successfully completed the divestiture of its investment stake in Tarrant Hydraulic Service, Inc. The existing management team will assume full ownership of the company. Headquartered in Tarrant, Alabama with... (read more)

Founders Advises American Firewear, Inc on Strategic Sale
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that American Firewear, Inc. has been acquired by Morning Pride Manufacturing, Inc., a division of Norcross Safety Products, L.L.C. Headquartered in Ohatchee, Alabama, American Firewear is a... (read more)

Founders Advises Wards Cabinetry on Sale Leaseback of Manufacturing Facility
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that the sale and leaseback of the corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations of Ward’s Cabinetry, LLC has been completed. The approximately 76,000 square foot facility, located... (read more)

Founders Advises Chandler/May on Recapitalization
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that Chandler/May, Inc. (“CMI”) has completed a recapitalization by Washington, D.C.-based Arlington Capital Partners, a private equity firm with over $800 million of committed... (read more)

Founders Advises American Rotor Corp on CAPCO Financing
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that American Rotor Corporation (“ARC”) has received a $1.6 million CAPCO investment from Stonehenge Capital Company, LLC. The financing allows ARC to take advantage of imminent... (read more)

Founders Profiled In The Birmingham Business Journal
When Terry Scott and his business partner wanted to sell their 28- year-old company, Albertville based Factory Connection LLC, they turned to Founders Investment Banking LLC. Within a few months, Founders brought several offers to the table –... (read more)

Company Moving to Shelby West Park
Shelby County has landed another tenant with expansion plans for its corporate park off Interstate 65 in Alabaster. Handoff Wireless will move its operations from Industrial Road in Alabaster to a 50,000-squarefoot building in Shelby West Corporate... (read more)

Founders Advises Handoff Wireless on Sale Leaseback of Corporate Headquarters
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that the sale leaseback of Handoff Wireless’ corporate headquarters and distribution facility has been completed. The new 50,000 square foot office/distribution facility, located in the... (read more)

Founders Advises The Sale Leaseback of The Factory Connection Corporate Headquarters
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that the sale of the The Factory Connection’s corporate headquarters and central distribution center has been completed. The 72,000 square foot office/distribution facility, located in... (read more)

Founders Principal Joins Top 40 Under 40
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that Andy Sink has been awarded membership to the Birmingham Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 class of 2004. This membership is awarded each year to 40 men and women under the age of 40... (read more)

Founders Advises Guntersville Outlet, Inc on Recapitalization
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that Alpha Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has completed a successful recapitalization of Guntersville Outlet, Inc., operators of a chain of value priced specialty retail... (read more)

Founders Forms Board of Advisors
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce the formation of our Board of Advisors. The role of this board is to mentor our professionals and provide advice and guidance on the strategies and opportunities that will allow our team to... (read more)

Founders Announces New Real Estate Service Offering
Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce the formation of our formal real estate practice, which will provide specialty real estate services and innovative liquidity options for owners and investors in corporate and investment real... (read more)