Senior-led M&A Advisory
Experienced advice and disciplined execution for the middle market.
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Our goal is to deliver extraordinary outcomes.
Mezzo is an independent investment banking firm with offices in Atlanta and Chicago. We advise founders, family-owned businesses and private equity groups on mergers, acquisitions and financings across the middle market.
For our clients, a transaction is rarely just a deal. It may represent decades of work, a family’s legacy or an investment thesis years in the making. We understand the significance of these moments and hold ourselves to a standard that reflects what is at stake. Our senior-led team brings seasoned judgement, thoughtful execution, and personal accountability to every engagement, from early planning through closing.
“Working with Mezzo gave us the clarity and confidence to move forward with this acquisition. Their team anticipated challenges before they arose, provided sound strategic advice and guided us on this important step in our company’s growth.”
— Wayne Jones, Partner at The Hansen Group
Services
Sell-Side M&A
We advise founders, family-owned businesses, and private equity sponsors on the sale of companies and recapitalizations. Our structured, senior-led process is designed to maximize value, create competitive tension, and execute with discipline from preparation through closing.
Buy-Side M&A
We support strategic acquirers and financial sponsors in identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions. From target assessment and valuation through negotiation and closing, we provide rigorous analysis and transaction leadership at every stage.
Leveraged Finance
We structure and raise debt capital to support acquisitions, recapitalizations, and growth initiatives. Our relationships with senior lenders and capital providers enable efficient execution and well-positioned financings.
Select Transactions
Mezzo was previously known as Mazzone & Associates. Transactions completed prior to April 2026 were executed under the Mazzone & Associates name.