Our experience in M&A spans hundreds of transactions totaling billions of dollars—experience we leverage to deliver our clients value-added, creative solutions. Representing sellers, we seek to maximize shareholder value with a custom solution for every client, from systematic research-driven targeted outreach to soft approaches that cultivate interest on a discreet basis. On the buy-side, we seek to understand our client’s goals and risk profile to develop a comprehensive strategy for identifying qualified targets, along with formulating the business, financial and strategic case for an acquisition. We also offer other advisory services including fairness opinions, valuations, and restructurings/recapitalizations.
Ridgecrest professionals have extensive capital raising experience across the spectrum of early to late-stage private placements. We leverage our industry knowledge and credibility with and knowledge of financial and strategic investors to create effective go-to-market materials that attract interest, and work efficiently to meet our clients’ fundraising goals on an expedited basis. We are highly regarded by our clients for our thoroughness in process planning and understanding our clients’ markets and businesses, key ingredients to achieving optimal transaction outcomes.
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“Ridgecrest acted not only as our advisers during the process, but also as our partner. Ridgecrest’s knowledge of the industry, practical wisdom, focus on the end result, and experience all contributed to a great result for the company. Their clarity regarding appropriate positioning of the company and tremendous insider-level knowledge of the industry were critical success factors. Their high energy, sustained commitment, and competence were all key ingredients in a successful conclusion to the process. They are true professionals in their approach to managing the entire process in a way that produces a positive outcome for their clients.”
“The Ridgecrest team did an outstanding job helping us evaluate multiple strategic alternatives and successfully close this transaction. It was a lengthy process, but they stuck with us and achieved great results. They were diligent and thoughtful throughout and provided excellent strategic advice to both the management team and the board. It was a pleasure working with Yaron and Dinesh and I would certainly recommend them.”
“The RCP professionals were quick studies in understanding our business and value drivers, and were able to articulate our value proposition to likely investors and acquirers. Ridgecrest did a thorough job of preparing the company for a process, executing that process, and ushering multiple interested parties towards the desired deal terms. The Ridgecrest team was savvy and astute in their negotiations, and did an outstanding job communicating with and managing expectations among the owners. Ridgecrest had senior personnel standing at our side during all phases of the process and maintained a level of absolute professionalism and integrity throughout the tricky dynamics of a management led buyout.”
“This is the third time I have used Ridgecrest and the third time they have succeeded. Three for three is great, especially in today’s negative market climate. I would use them again and again.”
“Ridgecrest did a terrific job. They brought experience, professionalism, patience, persistence, discipline and invaluable help throughout an often challenging process. I look forward to working with the Ridgecrest team again.”
“We worked with Ridgecrest over the last year on the sale of our company to a strategic buyer. Ridgecrest provided excellent guidance through a difficult process and delivered great value in terms of getting the transaction completed. The team at Ridgecrest was professional, efficient, creative and very responsive and I would highly recommend them again.”
“Ridgecrest was instrumental to the success of our transaction. They did a tremendous job and provided invaluable help at every stage of the M&A process. From the market research stage, through the introduction phase and the opportunities analysis they were always very cooperative with the management’s guidelines and requirements. They brought tremendous market know-how, wisdom and professionalism to bear on the transaction. During the entire M&A process, with its inevitable ups and downs, Ridgecrest sustained the highest levels of energy, commitment and competence. They supported the due-diligence process, the communication between the two companies and kept everyone engaged from the first day until the day the deal closed.”
“Ridgecrest did a tremendous job and provided invaluable help at every stage of the M&A process. They brought efficiency, vision, persistence, insight, chutzpah and experience at the same time. Furthermore, they demonstrated an impressive capacity to subtly handle multiple acquirer bids simultaneously. We enjoyed every single minute working with them, and they actually made the deal happen. Ces gens sont formidables.”
“Ridgecrest’s deal experience, tactical wisdom and work ethic shone brightly in what proved to be a long, hotly contested process for Zi Corporation. I appreciated the practical, timely advice and admired your ability to quickly adapt and strategically respond to constantly changing deal dynamics under trying circumstances. Receiving a resounding majority approval from Zi’s shareholders for the negotiated deal that was ultimately hammered out is a direct reflection of Ridgecrest’s efforts and guidance.”
“Ridgecrest was absolutely instrumental in this transaction. Their perseverance, professional expertise and diplomacy made the crucial difference in getting our deal over the line. For me, Ridgecrest is probably the best M&A boutique in the $50-200M transaction range for IT and mobile. I would be happy to work with them again.”
“Ridgecrest succeeded from day one in building an effective sell-side process together with the management team. They handled professionally all M&A activity including positioning the company, approaching potential acquirers, supporting due diligence, leading negotiations and managing the process to closing. Their responsiveness together with their ability to find solutions to problems and achieve compromises where necessary were key to the success of our transaction. Great work by a great professional team.”
“Ridgecrest worked closely with Mobilethink over the past year in an intense and successful M&A process. The RCP team was quick to understand the specifics of our business and did a great job positioning the Company. Their creativity and deep mobile/telecom industry knowledge ensured that we targeted the optimal potential buyers and delivered the right message. They established a competitive bidding process and handled it with confidence and professionalism. RCP was proactive, organized and always available when we needed them, despite our widely different time zones. Great work by the entire RCP team! I would be happy to work with them again.”
“The Ridgecrest team was an outstanding asset for Kineto during our process. We chose Ridgecrest because of their deep knowledge of our markets and their commitment to the process. They clearly lived up to their reputation. The team’s deep industry ties, creative thinking and guidance through the process were outstanding. They were extremely helpful in clarifying the process for our board and provided extremely valuable feedback and help through our negotiation process. What I really liked about them was their senior team’s commitment to the entire process.”
Ridgecrest Capital Partners Incorporated
655 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
415.710.6973
