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Maximize Valuation. Fuel Growth. Engineer the Exit.

Metro Equity Capital tailors capital strategies for $5M – $75M Middle-Market Transactions. From maximizing founder value at exit to sponsoring management buyouts and funding strategic acquisitions, we provide the hybrid financing and advisory needed for complex transitions in Healthcare, Tech, and Manufacturing.

Our core service offerings

M&A Advisory and Specialized Capital

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Sell-Side M&A: Maximize Value & Liquidity

We advise founders on the most critical transaction of their lives. By running a competitive process and optimizing deal structures, we ensure you capture maximum enterprise value when selling your company to strategic or financial buyers. With $50B AUM networks, we deliver capital certainty for $5M–$75M deals.

Sell-Side Consult
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Buy-Side M&A: Sponsoring the Future



We provide full buy-side representation for operators, strategics, and Private Equity firms representing $50B+ in AUM. While our core focus is the $5M–$75M middle-market, our institutional reach allows us to execute larger strategic mandates for experienced entrepreneurs and PE partners. By integrating equity co-investments with subordinated debt, we reduce risk and accelerate closings through our sophisticated hybrid model.

Buy-Side Explore
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Growth Capital: Organic & Acquisitions

Scale faster with non-dilutive and hybrid capital solutions. We provide senior debt, mezzanine, and equity placement for organic expansion or aggressive "buy-and-build" acquisition strategies. We integrate equity co-investments with subordinated debt to reduce risk and accelerate closes in $5M–$75M transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

Clarity for Complex Capital Deals

Find answers to common questions about our financing and advisory services, including timelines, costs, and eligibility for small and mid-sized business transactions.

What types of financing do you offer?

We provide senior debt, mezzanine, and equity solutions for acquisitions, management buyouts, growth capital, recapitalizations, partial owner liquidity, and exit planning. Each option is tailored to your business needs and transaction goals.

What is the typical deal size range?

Our services are designed for U.S.-based small and mid-sized businesses with transaction sizes between $5M to $75M with capability of much larger transactions.  We focus on high-growth sectors and avoid construction, real estate, and cannabis.

How long does a transaction take?

Most transactions close within 60–90 days, depending on deal complexity, due diligence, and third-party requirements. We guide clients through each step to ensure a smooth process.

What are the costs of mezzanine financing?

Mezzanine financing typically carries interest rates of 8–12%, plus potential equity participation. Exact terms depend on deal structure, risk profile, and market conditions.

Do you offer both buy-side and sell-side advisory?

Yes. We provide full buy-side representation, including sourcing, due diligence, and funding, as well as sell-side services like business preparation, valuation, and negotiation support.

What sectors do you serve?

We work with business services, manufacturing, healthcare, e-commerce, technology, home services, distribution, asset light transportation, and professional services. We do not serve construction, real estate, or cannabis sectors.