RiverPark Partners Named to the 2026 Axial Advisor 100

RiverPark Partners is proud to announce its recognition in the 2026 Axial Advisor 100, a distinction highlighting the most highly regarded lower middle market and middle market sell-side M&A advisors across North America.

Axial is a leading private market platform focused on the lower middle market, connecting business owners, M&A advisors, private equity firms, and strategic acquirers. Through its platform, Axial facilitates thousands of deal opportunities each year. The Axial Advisor 100 is a selective recognition that highlights top-performing advisory firms based on a combination of transaction activity, client engagement, and direct feedback from investors and acquirers across the platform.

“We are honored to be recognized by Axial as part of the 2026 Advisor 100,” said Lucas Gielen. “This acknowledgment is a reflection of the trust our clients place in us, as well as the strength of the relationships we’ve built with buyers and capital partners across the market.”

RiverPark Partners is a boutique investment bank focused on advising founders and business owners in the lower middle market. The firm specializes in sell-side M&A and strategic advisory, delivering a highly tailored and disciplined process designed to maximize outcomes while preserving each client’s legacy and long-term objectives.

A defining element of RiverPark’s approach is its athlete mindset—a philosophy shaped by team members with backgrounds as high-level competitive athletes. This mindset emphasizes preparation, discipline, resilience, and execution under pressure. The team approaches every engagement with a playbook-driven process, a relentless work ethic, and a commitment to continuous improvement—principles that translate directly into better outcomes for clients navigating complex transactions.

“We take a great deal of pride in the work we do for our clients,” said Bence Valics. “This recognition, alongside other respected advisors in the Axial network, is both meaningful and motivating. We are grateful for our continued partnership with Axial and look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead.”

About RiverPark Partners

RiverPark Partners is a New York–based boutique investment bank providing M&A advisory, growth capital solutions, and strategic consulting to lower middle-market companies. The firm specializes in selling family-owned businesses and has experience across business services, healthcare, industrials, niche manufacturing, food & beverage, residential services, among other industries. With a team of FINRA-licensed investment bankers who bring a unique blend of world-class athletic discipline and financial expertise, RiverPark Partners delivers results-driven solutions that maximize value for its clients.