Market Insights

  1. 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 market investment community, we have closed over 55 transactions in industries ranging from energy services to technology and from…

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  2. 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 equity firm based in Charlottesville, Va.  The transaction closed on December 28, 2012, and was led by Founders’ Managing Director Duane Donner.   Spartan Energy…

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  3. 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 and opportunities they create. Ross Cohen, a partner at Haskell Slaughter Young & Rediker LLC,…

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  4. 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 Rentals, a portfolio company of Lime Rock Partners.   Louisiana Marine Operators, LLC focuses on providing the safest, most reliable, and most economical service…

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  5. 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 South. Here, Joe answers five questions about his role, developments in an important industry, the city of Birmingham, and some of…

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  6. 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 heaven on earth, the Lodge at Cameron Meadows, in Southwest Louisiana in late September. Guests…

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