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Established 1996

Years of Experience

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Relationship-Oriented Bank Focused on Sound Advice and Superior Outcomes

  • Founded in 1996 by Ed Croft and Ted Bender, former Managing Directors and Board Members of The Robinson-Humphrey Company
  • Led by and comprised of principals from large, internationally recognized investment banks whose objective is to utilize their experience and relationships to assist middle market and emerging growth companies in achieving their financial and strategic goals
  • Focused on M&A, capital raising and financial advisory services
  • Professionals have completed over 1,000 corporate finance engagements in their careers, resulting in deep expertise across a broad set of industries and types of transactions
  • Significant experience working with founder, family-owned businesses in addition to companies backed by financial sponsors

Our Global Connections

1996

Firm Founded

1000+

Transactions

>70%

Founder, Family-Owned Businesses

For over twenty-five years, Croft & Bender has built a track record and reputation for providing independent, service-based advice to privately held businesses, financial sponsors, and public companies.

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Over 1000 Successful Transactions 

Read What Our Clients Have to Say

Croft & Bender has been a valued and trusted partner to 4th Source throughout the transaction process. They effectively positioned the Company to generate strong interest and provided expert guidance through various complexities to closing. This transaction represents a tremendous outcome for our shareholders, employees and customers.

Chris Desautelle
CEO, 4th Source, Inc.

It was a pleasure working with the C&B team from initial meetings through closing. Their extensive network, experience and expertise effectively positioned the Company for a great outcome with Equix. This is a wonderful opportunity for Astra to enter its next 25 years as part of Equix, a company with core values closely aligned to those on which Astra is built. Becoming a part of Equix positions us for the future filled with abundant opportunities for growth and success.

Andrew Lindsay
President, Astra Group, Inc.

Croft & Bender's process and expertise not only generated a superior valuation but also enabled us to navigate challenges that we faced along the way. Croft & Bender's senior bankers were deeply involved in every meaningful aspect of the transaction, and their extensive experience benefited every step of the process.

Michael Robison
Founder, Chairman and CEO of Lanier Parking Solutions

Croft & Bender has been a true partner in navigating DYS to a successful transaction. The team's counsel, knowledge, strategic advice and commitment were all key to achieving a positive outcome for DYS and my partners. Looking ahead, we are very excited about the opportunity for DYS and Century Park to continue growing the Company while positively impacting the lives of children and young adults throughout Virginia.

Dean Gholson
Co-Founder, Dominion Youth Services

The Croft & Bender team were very helpful in preparing Mudlick Mail for a transaction. They then ran a highly effective process that maximized competition. Their expertise and guidance at key points in the process were instrumental in enabling a great outcome for the Company and its shareholders.

Greg Sands
CEO, Mudlick Mail