Testimonials

• “Petsky Prunier are the Navy Seals of investment banking. They’re elite. Our process was a clinic: every meeting, every call, every document was executed at the highest level, and I’ve never seen any team work harder.”

  Mitchell Reichgut, Chief Executive Officer, Jun Group

• “Petsky Prunier was a great partner from beginning to end – providing insightful advice throughout the transaction. They worked tirelessly with the Real Geeks team, managed an efficient and professional process, and found us a great strategic partner. I’ve closed a lot of real estate transactions, but am glad that I engaged true professionals for this one!”

  Jeffrey Manson, CEO, Real Geeks

• “In working with Petsky Prunier, we created a unique partnership. Led by Chris French and his team, the process was strategic, thorough, and most, importantly, successful for all parties involved.”

  James Yaffe, Chief Strategy Officer, Ziff Davis

• “You were great partners on this journey and a well-oiled machine! Please know you have our deepest appreciation and will now be official members of the APCO family, as we take our next steps on this journey.”

  Margery Kraus, Executive Chairman & Founder, APCO Worldwide

• “As the fastest growing technology company in New Orleans, we were very particular when searching for an advisor for our transaction. Petsky Prunier surpassed our expectations. Their knowledge of the marketing data and software sector was clear at our first meeting. They had an impressive team that conducted a great process for us and worked diligently to get the deal done. We would recommend them to any technology company.”

  Patrick Comer, CEO & Founder, Lucid

• “There is only one firm we would hire on either coast or anywhere between. Petsky Prunier, once again, did a great job for us.”

  Doug Jacob, Founder, JWALK

• “We hired Petsky Prunier for their marketing and information services knowledge, transaction experience, and domain expertise in the real estate, insurance, and home services markets and they exceeded our expectations. The Petsky Prunier team was “always on” and a true partner – providing valuable advice at every stage in the process and working tirelessly until the deal was done. We are excited about our partnership with Brook Venture Partners, as we continue to scale Cole’s offerings.”

  Jim Eggleston, CEO, Cole Information

• “Petsky Prunier has tremendous sports marketing expertise and deep relationships with global strategic buyers, which resulted in several great options for our company. They did an outstanding job in driving this highly efficient cross‐border transaction. We are very pleased to partner with Dentsu!”

  Brian Cooper, President & CEO, S&E Sponsorship Group

• “Petsky Prunier’s focus and commitment was apparent from our first meeting through the close. The team bonded with Madison Logic – leading the sales process and guiding us through the transaction, so the management team could concentrate on growing the business. Their business advice and financial counsel was extremely valuable and I look forward to working with them again.”

  Tom O’Regan, CEO, Madison Logic

• “I’ve known the professionals at Petsky Prunier since we launched Madison Logic in 2009. They are a true relationship bank, helped us grow the business through two acquisitions, and advised us on a great transaction with Clarion. Petsky Prunier is truly a unique advisory firm – deep understanding of B2B marketing technology combined with M&A experience built over 17 years. We could not have done the deal without them.”

  Erik Matlick, Chairman, Madison Logic

• "We selected Petsky Prunier for their strategic insights, access, and positioning. We were further impressed by the deal team's work ethic, negotiating skill, and the richness of their counsel. Petsky Prunier's excellent reputation is highly deserved."

  Matt Goddard, CEO, R2integrated

• “Petsky Prunier ran a very robust sales process for us. Their deep healthcare domain expertise, coupled with intimate knowledge of the potential buyers' investment priorities, resulted in numerous compelling offers from leading strategic companies and private equity firms. With their committed and engaged senior level support from start to finish, PPLLC exceeded all of our shareholders' expectations and found the ideal partner for our business.”

  Jeff Persinger, President & CEO, BioPharm Communications

• “For the entire process, from our first exploratory meeting though the final close, our team at Petsky Prunier was extremely supportive. They provided insights, advice, explanations, counsel, and encouragement in the right doses, whenever needed. We hoped we would find the perfect partner to help us take our business to a whole new level. With Petsky Prunier, we accomplished that objective and our future is brighter than ever.”

  Peter Hoyt, CEO & Executive Director, Path to Purchase Institute

• “There is only one way to describe Petsky Prunier – ‘Unrelenting tenacity and persistence.’ ”

  Tom Caporaso, CEO, Clarus Commerce

• “Petsky Prunier did a great job for us. Not only did they understand the digital design, customer experience, and marketing software platform ecosystem, but they knew how to position HERO to maximize the number of options available to us. They generated an abundance of interest from a number of strategic and financial parties, allowing us the luxury of choice to pick the best partner.”

  David Kilimnik, CEO, HERO

• “The exponential growth of our AdMore programmatic TV business for brand marketers attracted substantial attention in the past 12 months. We worked with Petsky Prunier to choose the right buyer from a group of pre-existing parties and new parties they brought to the table, including Cannella Response Television, and closed with them resulting in a great deal for everyone.”

  Brendan Condon, CEO, Media Properties Holdings

• “Petsky Prunier has been a great longtime advisor to us. As we grew our business, they advised us along the way on a number of important decisions, including on the timing of when to seek a capital partner. Given their vast experience in the marketing technology space, they knew exactly how to position our business and helped us find the right partner at the right time.”

  Co-Founders Jason Cohen and Brett Cravatt, Centerfield

• "Petsky Prunier ran an incredible process for us. From the number of strategic parties they know and the superior relationships they have with private equity firms, to the numerous strong offers and constant senior level support, they exceeded our expectations at every turn. We have hired them twice, successfully, and look forward to the next one."

  Ben Waldshan, CEO, Datamyx

• "When we were looking for an advisor, everyone in the market told us that Petsky Prunier was the best. They were right. From top to bottom the team was deep. They got our business instantly and provided us with incredible advice at every turn. There is no one better. Simply, they are the best."

  Ernie Capobianco, CEO and Judge Graham, President, Sq1

• "Thank you to the Petsky Prunier team on assisting Union Capital Corporation and MultiAd on a successful sales transaction. Seth Rosenfield was a true professional from the first day we engaged with the Petsky Prunier team and has continued to communicate regularly even after the transaction was final. The Petsky Prunier team addressed any challenge that presented itself and guided us effectively through the process. My team had a very positive experience with the Petsky Prunier team."

  John Kocher, President & CEO, MultiAd

• “We were most impressed with Petsky Prunier for going above and beyond what we would normally expect from an advisor. At each decision point, we were provided with thoughtful and candid advice. The Petsky team synthesized many of the deal specific complexities into workable solutions that enabled a successful transaction for all parties. In our view, the Petsky team is the “go to” firm in the information and marketing services sectors.”

  Jay Landauer, Partner, Union Capital

• "Petsky Prunier’s healthcare and software domain expertise and strategic counsel were very valuable us to during the course of our process. I highly recommend them."

  Colin Reid, Chief Executive, TotalMobile

• “We are the best, so we hired the best advisor.”

  Ben Lamm, CEO, Chaotic Moon

• “Petsky Prunier’s depth of experience in digital marketing services was invaluable during our sale process. Their insights on business strategy, ability to craft a compelling brand story, depth of contacts, and sound judgment in marketing and negotiation ensured we found a buyer that represented the optimal combination of strategic fit and economic value.”

  Michael Beckerman, CEO, Ariad Communications

• “I have hired Petsky Prunier four times. Each time they delivered. I look forward to the next one.”

  Brian F. Martin, BrandShare

• “I chose Petsky Prunier for their expertise in representing eCommerce businesses and I was not disappointed. Throughout the process, they provided me with support and guidance, which has led to an all-around positive outcome for the company and my family. I hope to be a repeat customer.”

  Seth Newman, CEO, Envelopes.com

• “We hired Petsky Prunier in 2013, long before we were ready to go to market, in order to thoughtfully prepare for the eventual sale process. Nobody in the investment banking world knows healthcare like they do and the Petsky Prunier team generated a custom strategy, managed an extensive outreach process, developed multiple offers from strategic and financial parties, and ultimately closed with an outstanding new partner."

  Steve West, Chairman, Cambridge BioMarketing Group

• "As a Big Data and Marketing Analytics firm, we needed an advisor that not only understood our business model but also that could help us achieve our specific shareholder objectives. Sanjay and his team at Petsky Prunier worked 24/7 to help us position our company in the right manner to the market, led every stage of the transaction, and ended up finding a great strategic buyer for us that we were not even aware of. They exceeded our expectations in every way."

  David Denaci, CEO, RPM Direct

• "Petsky Prunier has been a long-standing transaction advisor. Their deep experience and expertise in the healthcare industry is unmatched. Petsky Prunier provided invaluable support throughout the entire process, which ultimately led us to the best strategic buyer."

  Tim Search, President, MediMedia Pharma Solutions

• “Petsky Prunier has been a strategic partner of MediMedia for many years. Petsky Prunier exceeds our expectations and delivers top results. We value their guidance and expertise, and we look forward to working with Petsky Prunier again.”

  Andrew Cavanna, Managing Director, Healthcare Co-Head, Vestar Capital Partners

• “The Petsky Prunier team positioned us well for a successful transaction, developed multiple offers from potential strategic and financial partners, and closed an attractive outcome with a strategic acquirer -- FocusVision, backed by Thompson Street Capital Partners. It was a pleasure to work with Petsky Prunier, whose constant focus on the transaction from start to finish enabled us to concentrate on growing our business.”

  Jamin Brazil, Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Decipher

• "DDC Advocacy works daily with global Fortune 500 clients to achieve their critical multi-billion dollar business objectives through public relations, public affairs, and advocacy work. In selling our company to a multi-billion dollar revenue buyer, the imperative was just as critical for us, and so we chose Petsky Prunier as our advisor. We couldn't be happier with our new partners at Omnicom and the business and financial deal that Petsky Prunier took the lead in helping us strike."

  B.R. McConnon, CEO, DDC Advocacy

• “The Petsky Prunier team was professional and hands-on over the course of the process, and their skills were invaluable in driving this transaction to a successful conclusion.”

  Jay Grobowsky, CEO, DoctorDirectory

• “Petsky Prunier's team, led by Sanjay Chadda, is the most professional, detail-oriented deal team on the street. They successfully navigated complex, nuanced, multi-party business issues with poise, confidence, and ease, always offering constructive solutions and finding paths to come to the best solution for all sides. Petsky Prunier’s knowledge of the digital media space and the depth of their contacts is unparalleled in the investment banking world."

  Richard Steel, CEO, Steel Media

• “Petsky Prunier has been a great transaction advisor. They combine M&A savvy with an impressive understanding of the healthcare technology and marketing services marketplace. Petsky Prunier helped us achieve a transaction with an outstanding strategic partner."

  Stephen Wray, CEO, Cadient Group

• "Petsky Prunier provided expansive market reach and valuable expertise in technology and marketing that created an effective process and, ultimately, a successful outcome for Visible."

  Richard Pasewark, CEO, Visible Technologies

• “I am very excited to have a financial partner to accelerate our growth and better serve our clients. We have the most experienced group of travel marketing professionals at Miles and are excited to continue helping our clients achieve their operating goals and marketing objectives. Petsky Prunier was critical to the financing process and understood our industry and business model, a rare combination in an advisor.”

  Roger Miles, CEO, Miles Partnership

• “Petsky Prunier helped us navigate a large universe of potential partners, including Money Mailer. We are excited to bring these two iconic brands together and redefine how local businesses reach new customers.”

  Craig Swill, CEO, Welcome Wagon

• “We are delighted with the opportunity to join with Money Mailer and grateful to Petsky Prunier for their market knowledge, negotiating skills, and commitment throughout the process. They were our partners until the end of the deal. Many thanks to their team!”

  Steve Goodman, President & COO, Welcome Wagon

• “Petsky Prunier provided invaluable counsel and support throughout the entire process, working tirelessly to bring about a successful outcome.”

  Jon Baron, CEO & Co-Founder, TagMan

• "We chose Petsky Prunier for the firm's deep experience in the eCommerce and digital marketing fields and its ability to put our opportunity in front of the right strategic buyers. Our Petsky Prunier team did that and more. We are very glad to have chosen Petsky Prunier and look forward to continuing that association."

  Jerry McLaughlin, Chairman & CEO, Branders.com

• "We selected Petsky Prunier because they had a deep understanding of our content, commerce, and community model, and we had confidence they would help us articulate it, which they did superbly. Over the course of the assignment we became even greater fans because their advice was consistently high quality and always right."

  Stephen J. Kent, President & CEO, New Track Media

• “Petsky Prunier ran a very strong process for us. They were thoughtful about our business as it stands today and how it will develop. As a result, they were able to bring a broad range of interesting strategic buyers to the table. Petsky Prunier has a highly professional team, and we would recommend them to anyone.”

  Elizabeth Granville-Smith, Managing Director, BV Investment Partners

• “We have had a long relationship with Petsky Prunier, their healthcare domain expertise and strategic counsel have been invaluable to us over the years. Chris and the team really sweated the details and provided excellent service while working on this transaction. I highly recommend them.”

  Bill Goldberg, CEO, MediMedia USA

• "Petsky Prunier was an excellent advisor at every step of our process. The firm's indepth knowledge of the media space, combined with superior deal-making skills, maximized the outcome for our shareholders, while aligning us with the optimal strategic partner that will accelerate the growth of the FreshSpace business."

  Chris Barkley, President, FreshSpace Media

• "Petsky Prunier’s deep domain expertise in advertising technology and extensive network of quality investor relationships proved to be an asset to us during our Series B fundraising round. Their expertise and wise counsel guided us through the process, setting a solid foundation for the company's accelerated growth and market expansion."

  Frost Prioleau, CEO and co-founder, Simpli.fi

• "Petsky Prunier was the right choice for us. They know the online customer acquisition space cold. The deal team was extremely responsive and was always willing to go the extra mile. The transaction process can be an emotional roller coaster for any entrepreneur/CEO, and Sanjay was always there to provide sound advice not only on the business, but on a personal level as well. I highly recommend them."

  Akshay Patel, CEO, LeadKarma

• “The expertise and perspectives provided to SQAD by the Petsky Prunier team were extremely insightful, and were invaluable as we searched for the partner that best shared SQAD’s growth strategy. Petsky Prunier kept us focused and worked effectively to keep all parties informed and supplied with all required information from beginning to end. Our thanks to them for a job well done!”

  Neil Klar, CEO, SQAD

• "Petsky Prunier has delivered a level of partnership seldom found in the business world today. They possess an uncommon breadth of strategic insight, industry knowledge and transaction expertise. We've benefited from more than a decade long relationship with them, which will continue to grow. I recommend them highly."

  Tom Dearden, CEO, Datamark

• “We have enjoyed a long partnership with the combined Altium and Petsky Prunier team and have found them to be extremely easy to work with. Their combination of a local senior team with extensive international reach has helped deliver an excellent process. We look forward to working as part of the EMIS Group towards delivering improved healthcare solutions for patients."

  Stephen Critchlow, CEO, Ascribe

• “From beginning to end, Petsky Prunier provided exceptional leadership in the CitizenHawk transaction. They are highly professional and supremely hard working. Most impressively, however, they exceeded our expectations of what was possible."

  Clayton Lewis, partner, Maveron LLC

• “Petsky Prunier’s experience and knowledge of the social and marketing tech space allowed us to hit the ground running immediately after engaging them. On a tight timetable, they managed a process that brought us a number of highly attractive options and, ultimately, partnered us together with the firm that offered the most strategic and financial value to our organization."

  Jamie Tedford, CEO, Brand Networks

• “Throughout the process, the Petsky Prunier team turned us into pros, from beginning to closing. We regularly received input from suitors that we were superbly prepared and, while that was flattering, the credit was due to Petsky Prunier. It is a monstrous task and the heavy-lifting was done by the Petsky Prunier team. I couldn't have even imagined the process could go as well as it did. Petsky Prunier saw to it!”

  Dean Sleeper, CEO, AccessVia

• "Petsky Prunier has been a great long-term advisor. They combine deal savvy with a commanding knowledge of the market. Petsky Prunier helped us move quickly with an assurance of capitalizing on the right opportunity."

  Vince Parrinello, CEO, & Kevin Berg, chairman, River North Group

• "Petsky Prunier excelled in all aspects of the process from the relationships, to the execution, to the advice. The guidance they gave us was right every step of the way."

  Greg Murtagh, CEO & founder, Triad Retail Media

• “Petsky Prunier did what they said they were going to do. They knew the industry landscape, ran a smart process and delivered us a variety of strategic and private equity options.”

  Jeff Saunders, President, avVenta Worldwide

• "We worked closely with Petsky Prunier to navigate a complex transaction with an international buyer that produced both an excellent return for our investors and a great opportunity for our company going forward."

  Tony Zito, CEO, mediaFORGE

• "Petsky Prunier worked incredibly hard, delivered terrific advice, and supported us through a process in which we assessed a wide array of options. They surpassed my expectations."

  Laurence Hallier, founder and CEO, Show Media

• "Petsky Prunier really understands digital businesses. They knew exactly who to call on our transaction and delivered a great investor to us. They have been excellent partners."

  David Steinberg, CEO, XL Marketing

• "Petsky Prunier delivered bulge bracket advice, relationships, service, and execution."

  Mitchell Weisman, CEO, LifeStreet

• "BrightTag is redefining how brands connect to the myriad of digital marketing services available today. The team at Petsky Prunier supports our bold vision to make online data instantly useful and drive more innovation in online marketing. We appreciate the unique perspective they offer, as well as their proven experience in this industry."

  Mike Sands, CEO, BrightTag

• "Petsky Prunier did a superior job attracting buyers to our process, and they handled every aspect of our transaction with the utmost of professionalism and care. They were responsive to our every need and very thoughtful regarding negotiations with potential buyers. They were completely committed to helping SkyMall achieve a successful outcome, and we couldn’t be happier with them!"

  Christine Aguilera, President, SkyMall

• "I hired a bulge bracket firm the first time I tried to sell our business a few years ago. In retrospect, I should have hired Petsky Prunier the first time. They knew the buyers better, how to position our digital media/healthcare company, manage the process, and delivered a range of tremendous options. They are my bankers for life."

  Josh Babyak, Former Chairman, DentalPlans.com, DentalPlans.com