Sell-side advisory for founders in the lower middle market.

Strategic guidance for owners preparing for a successful exit.

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Why choose Castor Advisory

Three fundamental differences that matter for your exit.

We Think Like Buyers

After years evaluating acquisitions, we know exactly what makes buyers lean in — and what makes them walk. Your business gets positioned for maximum impact before a single buyer sees it.

One Client at a Time

Michael Comstock leads every engagement personally. No hand-offs to junior analysts. No assembly line. Your exit gets the focus it deserves.

Sellers Only. Ever.

We exclusively represent business owners. No buy-side mandates. No divided loyalties. When we sit across the table from a buyer, we're only working for you.

Track Record

Selected transactions. Details confidential.

Business Services — Strategic Acquisition

$12M Revenue | Technology-enabled service provider acquired by industry leader seeking geographic expansion and digital capabilities enhancement.

Industrial Services — Private Equity

$8M Revenue | Specialized industrial contractor acquired by lower middle market fund targeting infrastructure services consolidation.

Technology — Strategic Acquisition

$15M Revenue | B2B software platform acquired by Fortune 500 company for product portfolio expansion and customer base integration.

Healthcare Services — Management Buyout

$20M Revenue | Regional healthcare services provider transitioned to management ownership with private equity backing for growth capital.

Representative transactions. Actual client details remain confidential.

Trusted by founders who built something worth protecting

Our clients are business owners who spent decades building something real. We treat that with the respect it deserves.

"Working with an advisor who understood exactly what buyers would focus on made all the difference. The preparation was thorough, the process was professional, and the outcome exceeded our expectations."

— Founder, Technology Services
$18M Exit to Strategic Buyer

"Michael's buy-side experience was evident from day one. He anticipated buyer questions we never would have thought of and helped us tell our story in a way that resonated."

— CEO, Business Services
$25M Exit to Private Equity

"The personal attention and focus made this feel completely different from the 'transactional' experience we expected. This was our life's work, and it was treated that way."

— Co-Founder, Manufacturing
$35M Exit to Strategic Buyer

Your advisor through the most important transaction of your career

"I've reviewed hundreds of businesses from the buy side. The difference between a good outcome and a great one almost always comes down to preparation and positioning — not luck. That's what we do."

— Michael Comstock, Senior Advisor

Michael Comstock, Senior Advisor

Your business sells once. Make it count.

Whether you're two years out or ready tomorrow, a conversation costs nothing. Let's talk about where you are and what's possible.

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