Sandhill Crane & Black

Disciplined Capital Advisory
for Complex Transactions

We advise founders, operators, and investors on capital raises, strategic transactions, and value creation initiatives where execution quality matters.

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We provide hands-on advisory services across capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic finance. Our work spans growth capital, structured debt, sell-side M&A, transaction support, and quality of earnings for businesses navigating inflection points. We operate with an institutional mindset while remaining pragmatic, responsive, and execution-oriented.

Our leadership team brings a broad and complementary set of experiences spanning investment banking across restructuring, consumer and retail, and technology, media, and telecommunications; leadership roles within the U.S. military; software-focused equity research across public and private markets; e-commerce operations and technology-enabled business models; technology business development and strategic planning; startup advisory and early-stage capital formation; and real estate investment and operating experience.

This multidisciplinary background underpins a rigorous, execution-driven approach to complex transactions and long-term value creation, grounded in both strategic judgment and operational reality. We combine institutional-grade analysis with practical execution support, including clear transaction strategy and positioning, high-quality materials and financial narratives, disciplined outreach and process management, and senior-level engagement throughout each engagement. Our objective is not volume — it is outcomes.

What We Do

Capital Advisory

We advise clients on raising debt and equity capital across growth, structured, and special situations. Our work spans early-stage companies through lower and middle-market businesses.

Transaction Advisory & Preparation

We support clients through complex transactions requiring rigorous analysis and execution discipline. Services include financial analysis, diligence preparation, transaction structuring, and strategic support throughout the lifecycle of a deal.

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

We provide sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory services for founder-owned, lower, and middle-market businesses. Our approach emphasizes strategic positioning, valuation optimization, buyer targeting, and a disciplined, confidential process to achieve optimal outcomes.

Capital Placement for Lenders & Investors

We connect lenders and investors with qualified opportunities across debt and equity transactions. Our capital placement services focus on matching capital providers with opportunities aligned to their return, risk, and structuring objectives — maintaining a disciplined and confidential process.

“Bespoke solutions for one-of-a-kind founders and businesses.”

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If you are evaluating a capital raise, strategic transaction, or liquidity event, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your situation.