We help companies find the right deals and close them successfully.Who we work with:1️⃣ Companies looking to grow through acquisitions:We support businesses that are exploring acquisitions to scale rapidly. Our clients often approach us with challenges like:Is now the right time to acquire?Which businesses should we target, and how do we find them?What’s the right price to pay?How do we structure the deal to manage risk effectively?How will we integrate the acquisition and drive growth afterward?🎯 We’ve worked with leading companies like Johnson Controls, Hertz, Cox Communications, RGP, Cinelease, and more. Check out our "M&A Growth Accelerator" to see how we can:- Identify 2-3 potential acquisition areas and 5-7 targeted opportunities within each.- Build consensus among your senior team.- Provide a step-by-step process for navigating your M&A journey.... all within 30 days or less.2️⃣ Business owners considering a sale:We assist business owners who are planning to sell, whether immediately or in the next few years. Common questions we help with include:- Is it the right time to sell, and how much can we get?- How do we attract buyers?- How do we maximize valuation while protecting our legacy, employees, and reputation?- We’ve been approached by a strategic buyer or private equity—what’s our best response?🎯 We’ve helped over 20 sellers achieve the best multiples for their businesses. Our clients say:“In just 5-6 weeks, Athena helped us advance one deal past LOI and successfully close two others.”“We closed a deal in six weeks and secured internal funding. We now have a scalable, robust model for future opportunities.”“You pushed us to ask the tough questions early, ensuring synergy and successful integration.”“We’re now in control of the process instead of letting the other side dictate it.”"The Athena team expertly structured the deal and found three earnings adjustments that got us about 25% higher valuation than we believed we could get.""Athena created different strategies to approach different acquirers. You studied each buyer's organization and business and showed the buyers how our business would fit neatly in their organization."