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A diverse lower middle market, a strong base of privately held businesses, and growing succession needs made Philadelphia a natural place for Viking to deepen its Mid-Atlantic presence. Geoff Veale is building the office around that reality. When Viking Mergers & Acquisitions expanded into Philadelphia earlier this year, the move was about more than geography. It was a step into a market that closely matches the kind of …
Amid Middle Tennessee’s continued growth, the Viking Mergers & Acquisitions team is excited to welcome Matt McConnell to our Nashville office. Matt brings a unique blend of military discipline, entrepreneurial spirit, and extensive experience in business management and operations to our team. The allure of Nashville’s milder climate and excellent educational opportunities brought Matt and his family to Tennessee from …
Over the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced explosive growth in the public consciousness, with innovations revolutionizing virtually every industry, from the arts to manufacturing. One area where automation with AI has proven immensely beneficial is in customer service. From chatbots and virtual assistants that respond to customer inquiries to predictive analytics that help SMBs target marketing efforts, …
While the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence (AI) may provoke dystopian fears of humans losing their jobs to robots, the reality has been much tamer. Essentially, AI is a tool like the Internet or a calculator that can be more advanced. Astute business owners use AI to foster innovation, unlock new revenue streams, and stay competitive in the digital age. …
Coleman Payne brings over 17 years of M&A industry experience to his new role as Managing Partner at Viking Mergers & Acquisitions in Houston, Texas. A seasoned professional, Coleman has led over $100 billion in M&A transactions, most recently with Deloitte Consulting’s M&A practice. Before Deloitte, Coleman and his brother Jackson Payne helped build and sell their family business, Rio …
The youngest of five, Robert Aliota grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. Most notably, his father left a corporate career at age 52, cashed in his 401k, and bought a restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Robert grew up. From the time he was young, Robert saw first-hand the hard work and dedication it took to be in a family …
David Buddemeyer’s path toward becoming Senior Advisor at Viking M&A in Charleston is a decades-long adventure drawing from diverse experience and expertise. From humble beginnings cutting lawns as a teen to his role today with Viking, Dave’s career reflects a strong background in varied industries across multiple markets. Some of that valuable experience came early on while working for his …
We wanted to share some important changes that the SBA has issued and what that means for both Buyers and Sellers. The SBA changed the conditions for a Seller Note to be considered part of the Buyers Equity Injection (aka Down Payment). Under the former guidelines, the seller note must be on Full Standby (no principle or interest payments) until …
Reed Kelly’s journey from a small town in Tennessee to a Senior Advisor at Viking M&A is an inspiring one. He has navigated various challenges and changes in his career and emerged as a successful leader in the financial services and M&A industry. His story is a prime example of how hard work and a willingness to adapt can lead …
Born and raised in Parkland, Florida, Jacob Middleton learned very early on the sacrifices a family will make for their business. Jacob lost his mother at a young age, just after his father opened his small optometry practice in Boca Raton. From then on, Jacob saw firsthand the challenges a parent can face to pursue successful business entrepreneurship for their …
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