M&A Advisors to Industrial & Specialty Services Firms

You have built your business. We can build your exit.

Our Services

Tailored Solutions, Designed Around You

Sell-Side Advisory

Expert advisory for founders looking to exit. We manage the process end-to-end – preparing your business, finding the right buyers, and negotiating a deal that reflects what you’ve built.

Buy-Side Advisory

Focused execution for acquirers seeking the right opportunities. We lead the process end-to-end – from sourcing and outreach to diligence and deal execution, all aligned with your strategic goals.

Valuation & SAR

Clear guidance for founders evaluating their next move. We assess your business, explore strategic options – from recapitalizations to exits – and help chart a path that aligns with your goals.

Industry Focus

Sharp Focus, Real-World Experience

Specialty Services

Transportation & Logistics

Niche Manufacturing

Our Story

Experience Built

We built Meliora Advisory to give lower middle market businesses the same caliber of M&A advice the leading firms provide. As former operators with buy- and sell-side experience, we know how painful deals can be – and how to close them right. Over $4B in transactions later, we’re just getting started.

Our Vision

Next-Level Dealmaking

We are here to modernize dealmaking – bringing speed, transparency, and real support to founders who deserve better. As a next-gen firm built on trust and empathy, our vision is simple: become the go-to advisor for East Coast entrepreneurs ready to exit right.

Recent Reports

Signal Over Noise

M&A Insights | Guides, Reports & Resources

Understanding EBITDA

Breakdown of EBITDA, showing valuation and performance.
M&A Insights | Guides, Reports & Resources

Premium Exit Planning Playbook

Step by step guide helping founders maximize exit value.
Buy-Side Advisory Services | Trusted M&A Advisory Firm

Premium Price Test

Test if your business justifies a premium sale price.
M&A Insights | Guides, Reports & Resources

Why Buyer Type Matters?

Buyer type shapes valuation, deal terms, and future outcomes.
Buy-Side Advisory Services | Trusted M&A Advisory Firm

Could You Exit Without Breaking Your Business?

Assess if your business can thrive without you post-exit.
M&A Insights | Guides, Reports & Resources

7 Key Documents In Any M&A Deal

Essential documents every M&A deal needs for smooth execution.

Notable Transactions

Outcomes That Speak for Themselves

Sale to

Axial Medical acquired by Acrotec Holdings

Sellside Advisor

Sale to

Servicemaster Elite acquired by Mountain Lake Capital

Sellside Advisor

Acquisition of

Dotcom Distribution acquired by Ryder System

Buyside Advisor

Acquisition of

Ascent Global Logistics acquired by H.I.G. Capital

Buyside Advisor

Sale to

Sierra Consulting Group acquired by KeyStone

Sellside Advisor

Sale to

Honematic Machine acquired by PCX Aerostructures

Sellside Advisor

*Includes engagements where Meliora’s principals were involved while affiliated with other firms; logos shown for identification only, no endorsement implied.

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