“With over 20 years in the venture business, we’ve seen and worked with many investment bankers. However, I can’t recall a time where I’ve been so universally impressed with every facet of how the engagement was handled. We knew exactly where we were with each potential buyer at every step of the process. The acid test with industry contacts and perspective was that KippsDeSanto sniffed out potential buyers we would not have found on our own. Once into the serious bidding process, KippsDeSanto’s specific understanding of what certain buyers would and would not accept was critical.”

Gerry Langeler, Chairman, Max-Viz, Inc.

“The expertise and knowledge of the entire KippsDeSanto team was evidenced from our very first meeting. From day one onward the guidance and advice that was provided to us was invaluable in consummation of a complex transaction. From crafting the company’s story, building the management presentation and fair but firm negotiation the KippsDeSanto team delivered exceptional value and was the overriding reason that the company received a significant sale premium and closed the transaction. Without their expertise we would not have succeeded. Our hats are off to the best deal makers in the Defense M&A arena!”

William C. McMullen, III President and CEO, Daniel J. Gahr, SVP and CFO, Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc.

“Selling our company was a learning process and one that could not have been facilitated without the industry knowledge, strategic planning, and sound advice provided by the KippsDeSanto team. Their keen insights and advice into the drivers of value allowed us to craft a story that touched on several key trends within our industry and drove a competitive process with a desirable buyer universe. We are very pleased with the outcome and find the decision to work with KippsDeSanto very rewarding.”

Richard Steegstra, President and Founder, Ballard Technology, Inc.

“When HPTi went looking for a Investment Banker to represent us, we wanted someone who had the same instincts in entrepreneurship that we did. In Bob Kipps we found the perfect mix of entrepreneur and rock star investment banker. We can not be happier with the service and support from Bob and the KippsDeSanto team. Bob and his team provided specific useful advice on how to best present ourselves in the market. They coached us on improving our presentation. Bob successfully managed the buyers expectations, and with Kevin DeSanto managed our expectations as the sellers. Bob and his due diligence team led by Jon Yim seemlessly managed the process ensuring data was accessible and accurate. Most importantly, we are very happy with the results.”

Timothy P. Keenan, CEO, and Bill Milligan, CFO, High Performance Technologies, Inc.

“We were very impressed with KippsDeSanto’s ability to conceive and execute a strategic plan that led to the successful sale of CenTauri to CSC. The quality of the materials produced combined with their buyer access and the rigor exhibited allowed us to operate on a very aggressive timeframe. They were able to leverage the unique aspects of our business, including a recent large IDIQ victory by our team, to deliver an outstanding result for our shareholders, employees and customers.”

Mike Yermakov, Co-founder and Managing Partner, CenTauri Solutions, LLC