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Bigelow is the M + A Advisor exclusively for owners of high-performing private companies — Entrepreneur Owner-Managers with their skin in the game. Our scrappy boutique firm behaves as one collaborative team. Leveraging our independence and exclusive EOM focus, we have helped hundreds of clients build and capture Enterprise Value while respecting their values, their legacy and the intersection of their professional and personal goals. Frequently our work with clients goes on for years in advance of a wealth-building transaction. Unlike virtually all of the firms with which we compete, we are independently owned. We have only one source of revenue — our Entrepreneur Owner-Manager clients. No referral fees. No investing, trading, lending, or underwriting. No buy-side advisory. No products to sell. No conflicts. We aspire to be completely aligned with achieving our clients potential, striving endlessly to be masters of our craft.
Archbold Furniture Company has been manufacturing solid wood furniture since 1900. For over 100 years we have worked to provide our customers with high-quality, solid wood products at an exceptional value. In 2010 we partnered with a premier Amish finisher. Since then, all of our finishes are applied by a select group of high-skilled Amish companies. The combination of efficient production methods and custom Amish finishes provides a unique value of high-quality solid wood furniture at affordable prices. Interested in joining our team? Contact HumanResources@archboldfurniture.com.
Smoothie King is a global health-focused smoothie company founded in 1973 in Kenner, Louisiana. It pioneered the smoothie sales concept and has grown to become a leading brand in the industry. The company was acquired in 2012 by Wan Kim, who expanded its reach and offerings. Smoothie King operates over 1,000 locations worldwide, with its headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The company offers a diverse menu of smoothies made from non-GMO fruits and vegetables, catering to various nutritional goals such as weight management, energy boosts, and muscle recovery. In addition to smoothies, some locations provide sports beverages, energy bars, snacks, and vitamin supplements. Smoothie Kings mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering high-quality, nutritious products while emphasizing ingredient transparency.
Maximus Partners is the leading professional services firm for growth-oriented organizations, with deep expertise in both CFO Advisory and Retained and Contingent Search services. We have worked alongside private equity investors and executive teams at PE-backed, privately-held and publicly-traded organizations to support hundreds of finance functions and evaluate and/or place thousands of professionals. This includes providing assessments of people, processes and technology, recommending and implementing solutions, and leading searches to hire key personnel to drive value creation.
Elementary is a company specializing in advanced machine vision inspection, utilizing AI and automation to enhance manufacturing processes. Founded in mid-2017 by experienced professionals from various sectors, the company aims to develop a new generation of manufacturing products that rely on computer vision and AI. Their platform automates traceability scans and integrates AI, machine vision, and automation into production lines. This approach focuses on improving quality, traceability, and root cause analyses, making manufacturing processes more efficient. Elementary emphasizes a human-in-the-loop strategy, enhancing collaboration between humans and machines to optimize working conditions and outcomes. Based in Los Angeles, California, Elementarys team includes roboticists, computer scientists, designers, and engineers. The company has attracted significant funding, including a $30 million Series B round led by Tiger Global, to support its innovative solutions in manufacturing. Their technology is utilized by notable clients across various industries, including Toyota in the automotive sector.