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Bridgepoint Investment Banking

Capital-raising and M&A advisory specialists

Overview

Bridgepoint Investment Banking provides capital raising and M&A advisory to companies worldwide as a boutique investment bank. It helps clients raise debt or equity and complete mergers and acquisitions through confidential, independent advice and a global network that connects them with investors and buyers. What sets it apart is the combination of extensive experience (311+ years among principals), a global reach, client-focused, unconflicted guidance, and access to securities-related services through an affiliated or partner broker-dealer. Its goal is to create long-term value for clients by driving successful financings and strategic transactions that support their growth and prosperity.

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About Bridgepoint Investment Banking

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Why Bridgepoint Investment Banking is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

ConsultingFinancial Services

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Omaha, NE

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Bridgepoint advised Midwest ATC’s August 2026 ESOP, financing nearly 600 employee ownership.
  • Bridgepoint closed Integrated Power Company’s August 2026 growth investment with Applied Invest.
  • Consumer M&A remains active: Ken Wasik joined June 29, 2026, after Capstone.

What critics are saying

  • Bridgepoint’s own October 2026 logistics update warns of a crowded 2027 sale calendar.
  • Talent risk stays high after rapid hiring; rainmakers can leave with their client books.
  • One major rainmaker departure would hollow out coverage and crush origination.

What makes Bridgepoint Investment Banking unique

  • Bridgepoint combines M&A and capital raising across consumer, industrials, FIG, and logistics.
  • Matt Plooster keeps adding senior sector specialists: Ken Wasik, Currey Cornelius, Gerardo Rivera.
  • Its reports platform turns live deal insights into origination and buyer-seller connectivity.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options

Company News

PR Newswire
Jun 29th, 2026
Bridgepoint Investment Banking adds 25-year consumer sector veteran Ken Wasik as managing director

Bridgepoint Investment Banking has appointed Ken Wasik as Managing Director, Consumer, strengthening its consumer practice and New York presence. Wasik brings over 25 years of middle market investment banking experience, having previously held senior roles at UBS, Houlihan Lokey, Jefferies, Stephens Investment Bank and Capstone Partners, where he served as Co-Head of Investment Banking. Throughout his career, Wasik has executed consumer sector transactions worth over $10 billion, advising on deals across branded consumer goods, food and beverage, retail and e-commerce. His notable transactions include sales of brands such as Philosophy, Kate Spade, Viking Range and Bad Boy Mowers. Wasik will be based in Bridgepoint's New York office, expanding the firm's consumer origination and client coverage alongside its existing consumer team.

Crain Communications
Oct 9th, 2024
People on the Move

Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a market-leading boutique impact investment bank, is proud to announce the addition of Mark Jones-Pritchard as Managing Director to its Chicago office.

PE Hub
Aug 27th, 2024
Bridgepoint exits arts and crafts biz Hobbycraft to Modella Capital

Bridgepoint acquired Hobbycraft in 2010.

PE Hub
Aug 16th, 2024
Bridgepoint said to advance bidders to second round for Flexitallic; GroundForce among PE firms keen on beverage deals

Bridgepoint launched a sale process of Flexitallic earlier this summer with Citi engaged as its adviser.

Google
Apr 3rd, 2023
Bridgepoint Hires Corey Ryan as Head of Industrial Technology

Bridgepoint Investment Banking (Bridgepoint), a market-leading boutique impact investment bank, is proud to announce the addition of Corey Ryan as Managing Director to its Chicago office.

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