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We are proud to showcase the investors we’ve partnered with, facilitating the right introductions that have led to successful acquisitions. We enjoy ongoing relationships with many of our clients, as they recognize the value we bring as a dedicated buy-side advisor focused on delivering expertise and results.

Introducing Our Exceptional Clients

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Gauge Capital logo with bold white text on a dark rectangular background, featuring the word "GAUGE" above a horizontal line and "CAPITAL" below it.
Genstar Capital logo with three vertical bars above the letter "N" in "GENSTAR" and the word "CAPITAL" below.
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Mitre Peak Capital logo featuring a stylized mountain next to the company name in uppercase letters.
The Neos Partners logo features a black geometric arrowhead shape to the left of the text "Neos Partners" in a modern sans-serif font on a light background.
Odyssey Investment Partners logo with a geometric diamond symbol on the left and the company name in black text on a white background.
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Victor Capital Partners logo with a black geometric icon on the left and the company name in uppercase letters to the right. Graycliff Partners logo with a geometric design on the left and the company name in bold uppercase letters to the right. Vance Street Capital logo with a circular design on the left and the words "Vance Street Capital Industrial" on the right in gray text. The word "CLEARLAKE" is displayed in bold, uppercase, black letters on a light gray background. Truarc Partners logo with a circular geometric symbol on the left and the company name in uppercase letters to the right. CEP Concentric Equity Partners logo with the tagline "an FIC Company" in black text on a white background. The Stellex Capital Management logo features the company name in bold, black lowercase letters above the words "CAPITAL MANAGEMENT" in smaller uppercase letters. The image displays the word "ShoreView" in black, capitalized text on a light gray background. The logo shows the text "LITTLEJOHN & CO." in white capital letters on a black rectangular background. Logo for Warren Equity Partners, featuring the company name in capital letters with a horizontal line between "Warren" and "Equity Partners" on a light background. Rotunda Capital Partners logo featuring a circular abstract design above the company name in black text on a light background. Audax Group logo with a small triangle symbol to the left of the company name in black text on a light background. River Associates logo with two wave-like lines to the left of the company name in black text on a white background. The image displays the text "PLATTE RIVER EQUITY" in uppercase, serif font on a light background. The image displays the word "PFINGSTEN" in uppercase, serif font on a light gray background. The image displays the text "ORIX CAPITAL PARTNERS" in bold, uppercase letters on a light gray background. The image shows the word "TOWERBROOK" in uppercase black serif font on a light gray background. Charlesbank logo in black serif font with two vertical black bars on each side, set against a light gray background. LightBay Capital logo with the company name in uppercase serif font, flanked by horizontal lines above and below the text.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Arcline
Arcline invests in niche, technology driven businesses in high value industries such as defense, aerospace, industrial technology, life sciences, energy transition and specialty materials.
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INDUSTRIAL, UTILITIES & ENERGY
IGP
San Francisco-based Industrial Growth Partners is focused exclusively on acquiring middle-market industrial manufacturing and niche services businesses with the goal of driving transformational growth.
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TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Warren Equity Partners
Warren Equity Partners is a sector focused private equity firm that invests in companies that maintain, operate, and upgrade critical infrastructure.
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INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
BackHawk Industrial
BlackHawk Industrial provides high quality industrial products and equipment, offering manufacturing services while creating innovative engineered supply solutions.
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What Our Clients Are Saying

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“Genz & Associates is an extension of our team at Pfingsten. Their research group builds a deep-dive list of companies that fit our investment criteria for both platforms and add-ons. The professionals at Genz have earned our trust by always treating entrepreneurs with respect. When we are introduced to an entrepreneur, Genz has shared our investment strategy and criteria, our history, and what we seek in a partnership.”
Pfingsten Partners
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“We’ve partnered with Mark and his team for multiple years. Having closed numerous transactions through introductions made by him and G&A, they have proven to be a reliable and valuable resource supporting our business development efforts.”
Industrial Growth Partners
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“Genz & Associates have been strong partners with MW Industries in developing our M&A pipeline. Mark Genz and his team have worked diligently to build a large pool of prospects for us, and have been extremely thorough and diligent in managing all the front end activities associated with getting us to initial management meetings, etc. Mark has an uncanny ability to build rapport with individuals that he rarely meets in person, and we find that his insights into the internal dynamics of our prospective acquisitions are on target.”
Bill Marcum, CEO, MW Industries (Former Genstar Capital Company)
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“This incredible opportunity for Maudin Products would not have been possible without your interaction. When you first made contact, I was concerned about moving forward. Genz & Associates provided the information and security, which made all future progress possible.”
Kirk Tindall, VP - GM, MW Industries (Former President, Maudlin Products)
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“Having closed a transaction with the firm and Mark Genz, he demonstrates great energy and is relentless in achieving the goals of his clients while maintaining professional integrity.”
Bruce Rauner, Governor of Illinois & Chairman - GTCR (Former)

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