Testimonials

We are honored Inc. is recognizing the Ascend team for the guidance we provide our clients during such a pivotal time in their businesses’ growth story. We prioritize ensuring our clients’ needs are understood and valued as they make important decisions about moving their businesses forward. The acknowledgment of that commitment is humbling.

DJ Palmer

We are honored to be recognized by the M&A Advisor for the work we have completed on behalf of our amazing clients. It was a pleasure working with the Interware Development team and offering strategic guidance to ensure they found the right partner to meet all their objectives.

DJ Palmer

The key to a successful transaction process — one in which both parties feel they got the better end of the deal — is putting in the effort to establish a strong relationship built on trust at the outset

Eric Parekh

The Ascend team’s deep understanding of our investment strategy allowed them to identify this unique, proprietary opportunity, further underscoring how valuable their partnership is in our ongoing expansion.

Dan Weeden

The Ascend team impressed me early on with their eagerness to negotiate the deal terms most important to us and create transparency through a data-driven approach. My appreciation only grew as they navigated us through the complexities of the transaction, ensuring we were well-represented throughout the process.

Buck Nye

The Ascend team impressed me early on with their eagerness to negotiate the deal terms most important to us and create transparency through a data-driven approach. My appreciation only grew as they navigated us through the complexities of the transaction, ensuring we were well-represented throughout the process.

Buck Nye

Simply put, we couldn’t have done this without Ascend. The team’s guidance and expertise were indispensable to us at every step of the journey, and their disciplined approach helped keep everyone on track throughout the process. The intentional way they strategically positioned our business ensured we found the right partner.

Dave Stelnik

This recognition highlights our dedication to the pursuit of excellence in delivering a first-class investment banking proposition to our clients and contributing positively to the industry’s innovation and development.

DJ Palmer

As we enter a new phase of growth, deepening our bench of talent is critical to maintaining our high level of technical expertise and service. Ascend provides a unique platform for high-performing investment bankers to leverage their skills in an entrepreneurial environment and growth culture while helping companies navigate the challenges and opportunities throughout every stage of their journeys.

Eric Parekh

Ascend’s expertise in buy-side advisory has been evident from the start and was underscored as we worked on this first acquisition together. The team brings not only the analytical and programmatic rigor necessary for an efficient and effective strategy but also a focus on relationship building and the ability to think outside the transaction to the people behind it. Axcelinno was a valued relationship of ours before we even discussed a possible transaction. Ascend understood the complexities on both sides, helping us navigate the process and ultimately achieve the best outcome for all.

Jeff Dobbelaere

DJ has played a significant role in creating a new paradigm in M&A by humanizing the dealmaking process with a genuine focus on the people behind transactions. This award is a reflection of the impact he has made in our industry, at our firm, and most importantly, in our clients’ lives.

Eric Parekh

The combination of Ascend’s understanding of our investment strategy, expertise in our sector, and ability to articulate our value proposition is incredibly powerful. The Ascend team continues to represent us well, finding the right strategic opportunities that fit our mandate and culture. They have been instrumental in our corporate development strategy and helping position us for strong growth ahead.

John Wissel

DJ and the Ascend team spent endless hours with our family prior to launching a transaction to understand our collective and individual objectives. They were knowledgeable and responsive, helping us not just maximize value but find a partner we could feel truly good about taking on our family’s legacy and providing our employees, customers, and products new opportunities to flourish and thrive.

Sandy Rowe

The Ascend team impressed me early on with their eagerness to negotiate the deal terms most important to us and create transparency through a data-driven approach. My appreciation only grew as they navigated us through the complexities of the transaction, ensuring we were well-represented throughout the process.

Buck Nye

With record numbers of technology deals being consummated in 2021 and 2022, we are honored to be recognized on a national basis for this great outcome and humbled to be among such distinguished company.

Eric Parekh

Zach has a strong track record of success. His focused attention to detail, strong analytical skills, passion for supporting entrepreneurs, and uncompromising integrity make him an excellent addition to the Ascend team.

Eric Parekh

We are incredibly proud of the talent that we cultivate at Ascend. These promotions represent the dedication, focus, and hard work that every individual brings to their roles, as well as the upward trajectory of growth and success we’ve seen over the past few years which they helped drive.

Eric Parekh

Ascend represents the best of the M&A industry in 2021-22 and earned these finalist honors by standing out in a group of very impressive candidates.

Roger Aguinaldo

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