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B. Riley Securities
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Middle-market investment bank for M&A, financings
B. Riley Securities
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Middle-market investment bank for M&A, financings
About B. Riley Securities
Industries
Consulting
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$8.8M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2002
Overview
FocalPoint Partners, part of B. Riley Financial, acts as a middle-market investment bank that advises on mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, financial restructurings, and special-situation transactions. It provides advisory services and capital-raising support, helping client companies identify options, evaluate targets or partners, prepare and negotiate deals, and connect with lenders or investors across its offices. The firm differentiates itself by focusing on middle-market deals with a full range of services and a multinational office network, including a Shanghai presence that supports cross-border work. Its goal is to help middle-market clients achieve successful outcomes in complex financial transactions by guiding the capital-raising and advisory process from start to finish.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q3 2025 revenue hit $109.1 million with $41.8 million net income.
- Q2 2025 net income reached $20 million post-carve-out independence.
- No debt, $145.9 million cash supports TMT and healthcare expansions.
What critics are saying
- BRC Group repurchases 8% BRS stake, combining with BRW disrupts operations.
- Jimmy Baker resigned as BRS CEO, triggering leadership instability now.
- Parent Nasdaq delinquency and delayed Q3 2025 filings erode credibility.
What makes B. Riley Securities unique
- Leads in small-cap equity research and ATM issuances nationally.
- Specializes in FinTech, payments, and specialty finance M&A advisory.
- Dominates preferred bonds and institutional private placements market.
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Funding
Total Funding
$8.8M
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Industry Average
Funded Over
0 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
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Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
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Paid Vacation
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About B. Riley Securities
Industries
Consulting
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$8.8M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2002
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