Awards

Bridgepoint Investment Banking has proudly been recognized in the marketplace for our leadership and successful client outcomes. We are honored that our efforts have been recognized by numerous press outlets and prestigious investment banking awards. Explore these investment banking awards and press mentions below.

2024 Private Equity Deal of the Year, Sale of Garner Industries, Inc. to Shoreview Capital
2024 Private Equity Deal of the Year, Sale of Garner Industries, Inc. to Shoreview Capital
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Bridgepoint Named to Inc. 5000 List Three Years in a Row
Bridgepoint Named to Inc. 5000 List Three Years in a Row
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Bridgepoint Named to 2024 Inc. Best Workplaces List Two Years in a Row
Bridgepoint Named to 2024 Inc. Best Workplaces List Two Years in a Row
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2024 USA Woman Dealmaker Awards: Kate Loughran
2024 USA Woman Dealmaker Awards: Kate Loughran
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2024 M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Award: Steven Townsend
2024 M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Award: Steven Townsend
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Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s 2024 Top 50 Lower Middle Market Industrials Investors & M&A Advisors
Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s 2024 Top 50 Lower Middle Market Industrials Investors & M&A Advisors
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2024 Investment Bankers to Watch: Chad Gardiner
2024 Investment Bankers to Watch: Chad Gardiner
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Best Boutique Investment Bank
Best Boutique Investment Bank
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2024 Mergers & Acquisitions Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A: Kate Loughran
2024 Mergers & Acquisitions Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A: Kate Loughran
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2023 Americas Healthcare Deal of the Year, PrairieCare Acquired by Newport Healthcare
2023 Americas Healthcare Deal of the Year, PrairieCare Acquired by Newport Healthcare
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2023 Americas Corporate M&A Deal of the Year, LRS Healthcare Acquired by Jackson Healthcare
2023 Americas Corporate M&A Deal of the Year, LRS Healthcare Acquired by Jackson Healthcare
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2023 Americas Rising Star Dealmaker Award: Alex Spanel
2023 Americas Rising Star Dealmaker Award: Alex Spanel
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Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s 2023 LMM Investment Banking League Tables
Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s 2023 LMM Investment Banking League Tables
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Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s 2023 Top 50 Lower Middle Market Healthcare Investors & M&A Advisors
Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s 2023 Top 50 Lower Middle Market Healthcare Investors & M&A Advisors
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2023 M&A Advisor Award: Deal of the Year, Acquisition of LRS Healthcare
2023 M&A Advisor Award: Deal of the Year, Acquisition of LRS Healthcare
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Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Q3 2023 Lower Middle Market Investment Banking League Tables
Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Q3 2023 Lower Middle Market Investment Banking League Tables
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Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Advisor 100 List
Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Advisor 100 List
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Bridgepoint Named to Inc. 5000 List Two Years in a Row
Bridgepoint Named to Inc. 5000 List Two Years in a Row
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2023 M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Award: Bryan Wallace
2023 M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Award: Bryan Wallace
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Bridgepoint Named to 2023 Inc. Best Workplaces List
Bridgepoint Named to 2023 Inc. Best Workplaces List
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Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Top 25 Investment Banks of 2022
Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Top 25 Investment Banks of 2022
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Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Top 50 Lower Middle Market Healthcare Investors & M&A Advisors
Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Top 50 Lower Middle Market Healthcare Investors & M&A Advisors
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2022 M&A Advisor Award: Deal of the Year, Atlas MedStaff Debt Capital Raise
2022 M&A Advisor Award: Deal of the Year, Atlas MedStaff Debt Capital Raise
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Bridgepoint Ranks #1758 on Inc. 5000 List
Bridgepoint Ranks #1758 on Inc. 5000 List
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Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks
Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks
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2022 M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Award: Subhash Marineni
2022 M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Award: Subhash Marineni
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2022 USA M&A Atlas Awards: Deal of the Year Airlite Plastics acquisition of CSI
2022 USA M&A Atlas Awards: Deal of the Year Airlite Plastics acquisition of CSI
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2022 USA M&A Atlas Award: Deal of the Year TEKBrands sale to WILsquare
2022 USA M&A Atlas Award: Deal of the Year TEKBrands sale to WILsquare
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2022 USA M&A Leadership Award: CEO Matt Plooster
2022 USA M&A Leadership Award: CEO Matt Plooster
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Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Top 20 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks
Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Top 20 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks
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2021 Americas Rising Star Dealmaker Award: Subhash Marineni
2021 Americas Rising Star Dealmaker Award: Subhash Marineni
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Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Top 50 Healthcare M&A Advisors
Bridgepoint Named to Axial’s Top 50 Healthcare M&A Advisors
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2021 Information Technology Deal of the Year (Under $100MM) for the Sale of Data Migration Resources to Syniti: M&A Advisor Awards
2021 Information Technology Deal of the Year (Under $100MM) for the Sale of Data Migration Resources to Syniti: M&A Advisor Awards
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2021 Best Boutique Investment Bank: M&A today
2021 Best Boutique Investment Bank: M&A today
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2021 Best Boutique Investment Bank – USA: Acquisition International Business Excellence Awards
2021 Best Boutique Investment Bank – USA: Acquisition International Business Excellence Awards
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2020 Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($10MM to $50MM) for the Sale of Aulick Leasing Corp. and ShirAul, LLC to TFI International, Inc.: M&A Advisor Awards
2020 Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($10MM to $50MM) for the Sale of Aulick Leasing Corp. and ShirAul, LLC to TFI International, Inc.: M&A Advisor Awards
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2021 Corporate M&A Deal of the Year (small-cap) for Sale of Diabetes Supply Center of the Midlands to AdaptHealth: Global M&A Network USA M&A Atlas Awards
2021 Corporate M&A Deal of the Year (small-cap) for Sale of Diabetes Supply Center of the Midlands to AdaptHealth: Global M&A Network USA M&A Atlas Awards
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2021 Emerging Leaders Award: M&A Advisor
2021 Emerging Leaders Award: M&A Advisor
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2020 Best Independent Boutique Investment Bank – Midwest USA: Acquisition International Business Excellence Awards
2020 Best Independent Boutique Investment Bank – Midwest USA: Acquisition International Business Excellence Awards
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2021 Recapitalization of the Year (small-mid market) for Recapitalization of DBI, Inc. by Spire Capital: Global M&A Network USA M&A Atlas Awards
2021 Recapitalization of the Year (small-mid market) for Recapitalization of DBI, Inc. by Spire Capital: Global M&A Network USA M&A Atlas Awards
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2021 USA Top Women Dealmaker Award: Natasha Plooster
2021 USA Top Women Dealmaker Award: Natasha Plooster
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2021 Mergers & Acquisitions Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A: Natasha Plooster
2021 Mergers & Acquisitions Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A: Natasha Plooster
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2020-2022 Mergers & Acquisitions Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A: Natasha Plooster
2020-2022 Mergers & Acquisitions Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A: Natasha Plooster
Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award: Matt Plooster
Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award: Matt Plooster
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Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award: Matt Plooster
Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award: Matt Plooster
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“Making the Big Move: Successful M&A Transactions Take Multi-faceted Approach” Article Featuring MD Gary Grote in Midlands Business Journal
“Making the Big Move: Successful M&A Transactions Take Multi-faceted Approach” Article Featuring MD Gary Grote in Midlands Business Journal
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Podcast: “The Last Deal – Making a Difference During Business Exits” Featuring CEO Matt Plooster – Success That Lasts Podcast
Podcast: “The Last Deal – Making a Difference During Business Exits” Featuring CEO Matt Plooster – Success That Lasts Podcast
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“A Midwestern investment bank is bringing its impact-focused business to Denver” Article Featured in Denver Business Journal
“A Midwestern investment bank is bringing its impact-focused business to Denver” Article Featured in Denver Business Journal
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“Competitive nature, grit drives Plooster at Bridgepoint” Article Featuring CEO Matt Plooster in Midlands Business Journal
“Competitive nature, grit drives Plooster at Bridgepoint” Article Featuring CEO Matt Plooster in Midlands Business Journal
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“Legal, financial experts offer insight on the ‘when’ and ‘why’ of M&As” Article Featuring CEO Matt Plooster in Midlands Business Journal
“Legal, financial experts offer insight on the ‘when’ and ‘why’ of M&As” Article Featuring CEO Matt Plooster in Midlands Business Journal
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“How to Raise the Next Generation of Rising-Stars” Webinar Panel Featuring COO Natasha Plooster by Mergers&Acquisitions
“How to Raise the Next Generation of Rising-Stars” Webinar Panel Featuring COO Natasha Plooster by Mergers&Acquisitions
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Podcast: “Matt Plooster speaks on M&A, Raising Capital, Investment Banking” – Deal Flow Show, Episode #32
Podcast: “Matt Plooster speaks on M&A, Raising Capital, Investment Banking” – Deal Flow Show, Episode #32
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“Things to consider for business owners after a merger or acquisition” Article Featuring MD Mike Anderson in Midlands Business Journal
“Things to consider for business owners after a merger or acquisition” Article Featuring MD Mike Anderson in Midlands Business Journal
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“Transitions 2020: Exiting the Business” Article Featuring MD Mike Anderson in Ingram’s Magazine
“Transitions 2020: Exiting the Business” Article Featuring MD Mike Anderson in Ingram’s Magazine
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“Investment Banking Firm Expands Into Larger Downtown Omaha Office” Featured on CoStar
“Investment Banking Firm Expands Into Larger Downtown Omaha Office” Featured on CoStar
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Podcast: “What Business Owners Need to Know About Selling Their Company” – Value-Ability Podcast, Episode #53
Podcast: “What Business Owners Need to Know About Selling Their Company” – Value-Ability Podcast, Episode #53
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“Expected taxation changes spur company purchases” Article Featuring CEO Matt Plooster in Midlands Business Journal
“Expected taxation changes spur company purchases” Article Featuring CEO Matt Plooster in Midlands Business Journal
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“Transitions 2020: Timing Your Sale” Article Featuring MD Mike Anderson Featured in Ingram’s Magazine
“Transitions 2020: Timing Your Sale” Article Featuring MD Mike Anderson Featured in Ingram’s Magazine
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“Bridgepoint Investment Banking finds market niche” Article Featuring CEO Matt Plooster in Midlands Business Journal
“Bridgepoint Investment Banking finds market niche” Article Featuring CEO Matt Plooster in Midlands Business Journal
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“Transitions 2020: Finding the Right Buyer” Article Featuring MD Mike Anderson in Ingram’s Magazine
“Transitions 2020: Finding the Right Buyer” Article Featuring MD Mike Anderson in Ingram’s Magazine
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“Before considering selling, expanding or merging, know the business inside and out” Article Featuring MD Mike Anderson in Midlands Business Journal
“Before considering selling, expanding or merging, know the business inside and out” Article Featuring MD Mike Anderson in Midlands Business Journal
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Bridgepoint Q1 2021 Staffing M&A Update Cited in Ingram’s Magazine
Bridgepoint Q1 2021 Staffing M&A Update Cited in Ingram’s Magazine
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“Bridgepoint hires investment banking VP” Article Featuring Subhash Marineni on PE Hub
“Bridgepoint hires investment banking VP” Article Featuring Subhash Marineni on PE Hub
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“Transitions: Setting a Value—The Never-Ending Quest” Article Featuring MD Mike Anderson in Ingram’s Magazine
“Transitions: Setting a Value—The Never-Ending Quest” Article Featuring MD Mike Anderson in Ingram’s Magazine
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Podcast: “Why Financial Advisors Should Partner with Investment Banks” – Value-Ability Podcast, Episode #52
Podcast: “Why Financial Advisors Should Partner with Investment Banks” – Value-Ability Podcast, Episode #52
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Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award Winner Feature: CEO Matt Plooster
Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award Winner Feature: CEO Matt Plooster
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