Client Quotes
Mark Newberry, Founder, Tarrytown Expocare
“We interviewed many investment banks, but GuideCap was different. You cared about the business and the people. You were able to unlock hidden value as you were able to see beyond the P&L and were able to create a captivating story on how we could become the dominant market leader. The results were truly fantastic.”
Brett Dethmers, CFO, SMP Pharmacy Holdings
"GuideCap’s knowledge of the pharmacy vertical and key pharmacy relationships drove the strategic buyers to the forefront of the process. More importantly GuideCap stretched them to think differently about SMP which greatly impacted the outcome."
Richard & Lynn Hoffmann, Founders, Anterra
"GuideCap was a perfect choice. We truly felt that you understood our desires and you made outstanding recommendations of how to position the company. I have worked with many highly respected firms over the years and I place GuideCap at the top of that list. Your professionalism, integrity and care for us as clients went above and beyond our expectations."
Eugene de Juan, Chairman of the Special Committee, Neurotech, Inc.
“The folks at GuideCap provided top notch advice. We were in a tricky position balancing the desires of several entities and GuideCap was solid, steady, yet flexible, and were a pleasure to work with. I would be happy to have them on the team again. 5 stars, two thumbs up, and thanks!!”
Mark Tidd, CEO, TitleOne, Inc.
“Working with GuideCap on a fairness opinion may have been one of the best experiences I’ve had with a professional services firm in the last 25 years. Despite a short time frame, they delivered a high quality product on time that cemented our deal. Regardless of the time of day, or day of the week, they went the extra mile.”
Jim Taylor, CEO, Falcon Steel Company
“Thank you for the hard work. Your work in dealing with complexities made a big difference in completing the deal. Your understanding of the issues was a vital part of seeing this initiative complete.”
Kurt & Cindy Kalkomey, Founders, Kalkomey Enterprises
“We were amazed with your ability to quickly comprehend our company’s complexities. You listened and structured your approach to attain what was important to us. We couldn’t have been more pleased with the personal level of attention. We felt like we were your only client.”
David Sutherland, CEO, Perennials & Sutherland
“We felt like GuideCap was thinking about us and our deal 24-7. They had control of the process from beginning to end and it was painless from our perspective. Their understanding of our unique needs gave us options, allowing us to select from a group of great potential partners.”
Philip Wood, CEO, Ticketsoft LLC
"GuideCap moved quickly and was highly responsive. They were extremely knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of the sale process – especially valuations and negotiations – and were able to negotiate an excellent price for my company."
John Werner, CEO, Source Power & Gas LLC
"My experience with GuideCap was very positive…they knew the market and they listened to the shareholders. The process was very transparent which led to a win-win deal. We were very pleased and would use them again."
Gary Walker, President, SCM Real Estate Services
"GuideCap was in command of the M&A complexities and negotiated hard while allowing me to maintain a good relationship with our future partner."
Chad Sterling, CFO, Altair Global
"Business is business, of course, but you really do serve a greater purpose than just business. You find a way to make people’s vision become a reality. Without you, this transaction never ever would have happened. I have really enjoyed your partnership through this. You are truly remarkable professionals."
C. Wilson, Owner, iTec Manufacturing
"We were treated as if we were your largest and most important client. Never did we expect to receive eight offers – and all from groups we liked. Thank you for doing an excellent job for us."
Mark Tanner, President, Geo-Marine
"Within weeks, we had term sheets from three different buyers. With GuideCap’s expertise, we not only closed the deal, but we realized a much higher sale price than expected. The price increase alone more than covered their fee and their strategic contributions to the process were priceless."
Neil Smiley, Founder, Phytel
"GuideCap was effective in negotiating a complex transaction. As an entrepreneur and business founder, I needed a skilled financial advisor to help me understand the implications of alternative scenarios and how to respond effectively. Their creativity and adaptiveness were essential in getting the transaction closed."
Bob Jenkins, V.P. International, 7-Eleven
"GuideCap provided creative solutions that 7-Eleven had not thought of and helped us overcome complex obstacles. They earned their fee many times over!"
Bill Caver, CEO, Caver Morehead
"GuideCap negotiated the sale of our company as if it were their own. They advocated for the principals and employees, and achieved a sale that was in the best interest of all. We are grateful for GuideCap’s professionalism and for connecting us with a purchaser that fits our company perfectly."
Rich Stern, CEO, Access to Money
"We selected GuideCap because of their knowledge, experience and reputation. We could not have been more correct in our assessment of their skills as they were extremely helpful despite difficult circumstances. Their common sense approach and focus were key elements in achieving a very successful result for our shareholders."
Kirk Laney, CEO, TAOS
"The GuideCap team’s experience with merger transactions was invaluable. In the role of stockholder representatives, guiding our employees through the process was key to assuring the merger decision was well understood and accepted."
Denny Maunder, CFO, Shared Technologies
"We are grateful for your help over the years. You were always available for us when it came to raising additional capital – a seemingly never-ending process for a growing company. Your team consistently demonstrated professionalism and expertise in assisting us with the capital necessary to fuel our continued growth."
Bob Schaffhauser, Former CEO, KMA interactive
"I’ve had the opportunity to work with many Wall Street investment bankers. I’ve found GuideCap to be equally capable without the arrogance or fee structure."
Joe Martin, CFO, ISOA
"GuideCap provided a steady hand through a complicated and difficult transaction. The ‘hands on’ approach by the firm’s principals proved to be a key factor throughout the negotiations. Without their dedication and experience the deal would not have closed."
Tom Tipton, CFO, Interphase
I greatly appreciated the professionalism of your team throughout the project. You managed tight timeframes and provided tremendous support for our organization. It was a pleasure to work with your team. You guys did an excellent job.
Richard Sorenson, CEO, BevSpec
The GuideCap team brought a complementary blend of skills that included financial, legal, operations and transactional experience necessary for the successful sale of BevSpec. As a boutique firm, their focus provided an excellent fit with our needs.
James Tobey, CEO, H&H Steel
With a proven approach, GuideCap brought multiple lenders to the table. In this stressful environment, I was able to focus on running my company while GuideCap delivered on the single most important element in my company’s future – capital. In short, GuideCap got it done.
All testimonials are unpaid. No testimonial is a guarantee of future performance or success. Testimonials may or may not be representative of the experience of other clients.
“We interviewed many investment banks, but GuideCap was different. You cared about the business and the people. You were able to unlock hidden value as you were able to see beyond the P&L and were able to create a captivating story on how we could become the dominant market leader. The results were truly fantastic.”
Brett Dethmers, CFO, SMP Pharmacy Holdings
"GuideCap’s knowledge of the pharmacy vertical and key pharmacy relationships drove the strategic buyers to the forefront of the process. More importantly GuideCap stretched them to think differently about SMP which greatly impacted the outcome."
Richard & Lynn Hoffmann, Founders, Anterra
"GuideCap was a perfect choice. We truly felt that you understood our desires and you made outstanding recommendations of how to position the company. I have worked with many highly respected firms over the years and I place GuideCap at the top of that list. Your professionalism, integrity and care for us as clients went above and beyond our expectations."
Eugene de Juan, Chairman of the Special Committee, Neurotech, Inc.
“The folks at GuideCap provided top notch advice. We were in a tricky position balancing the desires of several entities and GuideCap was solid, steady, yet flexible, and were a pleasure to work with. I would be happy to have them on the team again. 5 stars, two thumbs up, and thanks!!”
Mark Tidd, CEO, TitleOne, Inc.
“Working with GuideCap on a fairness opinion may have been one of the best experiences I’ve had with a professional services firm in the last 25 years. Despite a short time frame, they delivered a high quality product on time that cemented our deal. Regardless of the time of day, or day of the week, they went the extra mile.”
Jim Taylor, CEO, Falcon Steel Company
“Thank you for the hard work. Your work in dealing with complexities made a big difference in completing the deal. Your understanding of the issues was a vital part of seeing this initiative complete.”
Kurt & Cindy Kalkomey, Founders, Kalkomey Enterprises
“We were amazed with your ability to quickly comprehend our company’s complexities. You listened and structured your approach to attain what was important to us. We couldn’t have been more pleased with the personal level of attention. We felt like we were your only client.”
David Sutherland, CEO, Perennials & Sutherland
“We felt like GuideCap was thinking about us and our deal 24-7. They had control of the process from beginning to end and it was painless from our perspective. Their understanding of our unique needs gave us options, allowing us to select from a group of great potential partners.”
Philip Wood, CEO, Ticketsoft LLC
"GuideCap moved quickly and was highly responsive. They were extremely knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of the sale process – especially valuations and negotiations – and were able to negotiate an excellent price for my company."
John Werner, CEO, Source Power & Gas LLC
"My experience with GuideCap was very positive…they knew the market and they listened to the shareholders. The process was very transparent which led to a win-win deal. We were very pleased and would use them again."
Gary Walker, President, SCM Real Estate Services
"GuideCap was in command of the M&A complexities and negotiated hard while allowing me to maintain a good relationship with our future partner."
Chad Sterling, CFO, Altair Global
"Business is business, of course, but you really do serve a greater purpose than just business. You find a way to make people’s vision become a reality. Without you, this transaction never ever would have happened. I have really enjoyed your partnership through this. You are truly remarkable professionals."
C. Wilson, Owner, iTec Manufacturing
"We were treated as if we were your largest and most important client. Never did we expect to receive eight offers – and all from groups we liked. Thank you for doing an excellent job for us."
Mark Tanner, President, Geo-Marine
"Within weeks, we had term sheets from three different buyers. With GuideCap’s expertise, we not only closed the deal, but we realized a much higher sale price than expected. The price increase alone more than covered their fee and their strategic contributions to the process were priceless."
Neil Smiley, Founder, Phytel
"GuideCap was effective in negotiating a complex transaction. As an entrepreneur and business founder, I needed a skilled financial advisor to help me understand the implications of alternative scenarios and how to respond effectively. Their creativity and adaptiveness were essential in getting the transaction closed."
Bob Jenkins, V.P. International, 7-Eleven
"GuideCap provided creative solutions that 7-Eleven had not thought of and helped us overcome complex obstacles. They earned their fee many times over!"
Bill Caver, CEO, Caver Morehead
"GuideCap negotiated the sale of our company as if it were their own. They advocated for the principals and employees, and achieved a sale that was in the best interest of all. We are grateful for GuideCap’s professionalism and for connecting us with a purchaser that fits our company perfectly."
Rich Stern, CEO, Access to Money
"We selected GuideCap because of their knowledge, experience and reputation. We could not have been more correct in our assessment of their skills as they were extremely helpful despite difficult circumstances. Their common sense approach and focus were key elements in achieving a very successful result for our shareholders."
Kirk Laney, CEO, TAOS
"The GuideCap team’s experience with merger transactions was invaluable. In the role of stockholder representatives, guiding our employees through the process was key to assuring the merger decision was well understood and accepted."
Denny Maunder, CFO, Shared Technologies
"We are grateful for your help over the years. You were always available for us when it came to raising additional capital – a seemingly never-ending process for a growing company. Your team consistently demonstrated professionalism and expertise in assisting us with the capital necessary to fuel our continued growth."
Bob Schaffhauser, Former CEO, KMA interactive
"I’ve had the opportunity to work with many Wall Street investment bankers. I’ve found GuideCap to be equally capable without the arrogance or fee structure."
Joe Martin, CFO, ISOA
"GuideCap provided a steady hand through a complicated and difficult transaction. The ‘hands on’ approach by the firm’s principals proved to be a key factor throughout the negotiations. Without their dedication and experience the deal would not have closed."
Tom Tipton, CFO, Interphase
I greatly appreciated the professionalism of your team throughout the project. You managed tight timeframes and provided tremendous support for our organization. It was a pleasure to work with your team. You guys did an excellent job.
Richard Sorenson, CEO, BevSpec
The GuideCap team brought a complementary blend of skills that included financial, legal, operations and transactional experience necessary for the successful sale of BevSpec. As a boutique firm, their focus provided an excellent fit with our needs.
James Tobey, CEO, H&H Steel
With a proven approach, GuideCap brought multiple lenders to the table. In this stressful environment, I was able to focus on running my company while GuideCap delivered on the single most important element in my company’s future – capital. In short, GuideCap got it done.
All testimonials are unpaid. No testimonial is a guarantee of future performance or success. Testimonials may or may not be representative of the experience of other clients.