Focus LLC FOCUS, founded in 1982 in Washington, DC, provides a range of investment bank services tailored to the needs of middle market businesses and their executives. Today we are a national firm serving clients from offices in major cities across the United States. We specialize in serving businesses with revenues or transaction sizes between $5 million and $300 million (our definition of middle-market), serving entrepreneurs, corporate owners, and various types of investors. FOCUS clients include large corporations and private equity firms who engage FOCUS for transactions in our size range.

We have achieved a very high close rate on accepted buy side, sell side and corporate finance mandates because of the unique resources, process, and the perspective that we bring to investment banking. FOCUS has developed a systematic, open, and proven transaction process. It is the driving force of our firm and distinguishes us from other investment banks serving the middle market.

With extensive investment banking transaction experience and a group of seasoned operating and financial executives, our firm provides a unique value proposition. We bring a strong operating perspective, a wealth of practical experience, and a unique research and transaction process to our middle market clients. Our deep and unique resources include seasoned Partners and Principals, our research staff, our internal database of national and international contacts, and operating and deal experience in a range of industry sectors.

The FOCUS Financial Alternatives Team, headed by John Slater, provides assistance to good businesses faced with financial issues resulting from the credit crunch and global recession. We assist with the placement of junior and senior debt as well as the sale and restructure of financially challenged firms.