Based in Austin Texas, Focus Strategies has earned a reputation as a premier middle-market investment bank focused on serving the unique needs of privately held businesses seeking capital or ownership transition. With a focus on integrity and transparency, we help companies and their owners flourish by applying broad experience, industry expertise, extensive access to capital, and hands-on guidance to maximize shareholder value.
Focus Strategies specializes in merger and acquisition advisory, raising capital and providing strategic advisory services for founder-owned middle market companies. We are selective about the engagements we undertake and have an excellent track record of getting the highest value for our clients across each of the industry verticals we serve.
Experience beyond banking
Focus Strategies offers perspective and insight that can only be gained through real experience. Our team has hands-on experience in multiple industries. Our team has closed over $7 billion in transactions, but our experience goes beyond the numbers. We have been in your shoes. As owners and senior management, our bankers have used many of the same services that your company may be considering, consequently we are better positioned to fully understand your goals and anticipate your needs.
Integrity from day one
Founded by Gary Valdez in 1999, Focus Strategies was built on the principle that how we conduct business is as important as advising and advocating for our clients’ best interests. From that foundation, Gary assembled a team driven to build long-term relationships based on a highly personalized approach to investment banking with integrity and trust at the heart of the process.
A team, not a banker
Focus Strategies applies a team approach to every client and transaction. Our team is anchored by senior-level professionals from multiple disciplines and industries with over 100 collective years of deal negotiation and closing experience. This combination of experience and expertise puts you in the best position to achieve your goals.
