ACT Capital Advisors, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce its inclusion in Axial’s list of “Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks” for the third quarter of 2025.

Axial, the trusted deal platform serving the lower middle market, compiles its league tables by evaluating the deal-making activities of over 400 investment banks and M&A advisory firms. The rankings are determined based on factors such as client quality, buy-side targeting, M&A process effectiveness, and deal outcomes.

In Q3 2025, Axial reported a 7.93% increase in deal flow compared to the same period last year, with 3,320 deals coming to market—the second-highest quarterly total on record. This uptick in activity underscores the resilience and dynamism of the lower-middle market M&A landscape.

ACT Capital Advisors’ consistent recognition by Axial highlights the firm’s deep industry expertise across various sectors, efficient deal execution processes, and unwavering commitment to maximizing client value.

“Together, the top 25 investment banks are those that work with the most in-demand clients, balance breadth, selectivity, and accuracy in the buyers they engage, and generate the largest number of positive outcomes for their clients,” Axial mentioned in its news release.

As buyer demand continues to rise, ACT is excited to build on its momentum, contributing to deal flow and assisting business owners in achieving successful exits.

About ACT Capital Advisors

ACT Capital Advisors is a premier mergers & acquisitions firm representing lower to middle-market companies across all industries. With a 40-year history of deal-making, ACT has closed over 250 transactions, unlocking more than $2.5 billion in wealth for its clients. For more information, visit https://www.actcapitaladvisors.com/.