to learn more about Capstone Client Feedback
Capstone’s success can only be measured by the shareholders and management teams that stand behind the transactions. We seek direct and candid feedback from our client-partners across 10 performance categories. To date, Capstone has achieved a 96% cumulative performance rating. Below are highlights of what our client-partners have to say about partnering with Capstone.
“Capstone’s performance greatly exceeded our expectations. Their team demonstrated commitment, integrity and a passion for getting the deal done. They promised senior level attention at every stage of the transaction and they delivered on that promise. I am very satisfied with the service they provided and feel they earned every bit of their fee.”
Bernard Noe
President
Information Management Corporation
“Capstone was instrumental in helping us maximize the value of our business. In addition, I was particularly pleased with how well Capstone worked with our corporate counsel to ensure all the details of this transaction were properly handled. I feel that the process was well managed at all times and that Capstone was the right investment banking partner for J.H. Emerson Company.”
George Emerson
President
J.H. Emerson Company
“We always got top-notch advice, with outstanding industry knowledge, good foresight, and ferocious attention to detail. Senior level attention remained at 100% throughout when other firms would have punted to a junior associate.”
Enrique Marroquin
Director of Finance
Hunt Power, L.P., TX
”I was very familiar with Capstone before we engaged them to represent us. I knew the quality of people and their industry coverage of our sector was important to us. During the transaction, they made recommendations on positioning and market timing that had a significant positive impact on our transaction results. The Managing Partner of the firm was in the trenches with us on a daily basis during the most critical aspects of the process and Capstone provided us with the trusted, objective advise and technical experience we were looking for.”
Jim Cegelski
CEO and Principal Shareholder
Accessories Marketing, Inc., CA
“Our Board was keen to evaluate multiple strategic options and Capstone delivered. We received comprehensive and thoughtful advice, good industry knowledge and overall process management such that the Board could make appropriate decisions.”
Mark Noyes
Chief Executive Officer
WebGen Systems, MA
"I knew how to run a business, but knew very little about how to sell or recap a business. The team at Capstone gave me the confidence to proceed with speed into a perfectly timed marketplace. There were many times during the process that honest, confidential advice was needed. We always felt comfortable that we could trust Capstone with anything. You need that support during one of the most stressful and significant events that will ever happen in your lifetime."
Edward Caselden
Chief Executive Officer
L-Com, Inc., MA
“Our transaction was highly difficult and complex and we encountered many hurdles. Capstone was instrumental in keeping the team focused on the goal. We were very impressed with the level of preparation, thoroughness and dedication that the Capstone team exhibited. This deal closed because of Capstone’s long hours and creative problem solving.”
Randy Herman
President, Chief Executive Officer
GI Plastek, MA
“Capstone’s understated professional demeanor was a major selling point as we evaluated potential partners to assist with the sale of our company. Once engaged, they produced a comprehensive list of premier buyers dedicated to closing a transaction that met the needs of all shareholders. As promised, Capstone delivered a partner and a transaction that positioned the Company and its management team for future success while maximizing value for its existing shareholders.”
Richard McGrail
President, Chief Executive Officer
Avtek, Inc., RI
“When we first met the Capstone post-secondary education team, they impressed us with their honesty and integrity. They developed a plan to position and market our company to the premier buyers. They told us we could realize maximum value for the business. Ultimately, the company was acquired by the multi-million dollar leader in the industry at a value exceeding my expectations. Capstone delivered as promised and never gave us a reason to doubt our trust in them.”
John M. Kwitek
President, Principal Shareholder
Martin’s College of Cosmetology, Inc., WI
"Having to run a business through a transaction was more difficult than
I expected. The transaction alone was challenging enough since I had to do it twice. Capstone stood by me the entire time and they were on top of everything. I don't think this transaction would have closed wtihout them. Capstone was a great fit for my Company and the strategic partner I secured for the business through this transaction is top notch."
Dwight Peterson
President, Principal Shareholder
IEFC, MA
“My dealings with Capstone were pleasant and professional. They understood that in selling a company that I built over 28 years that the myriad of finer points were perhaps personally as significant as some of the greater points. Capstone’s consistently prompt communication skills relaxed the process of selling my business and helped secure my financial objectives.”
Thomas McGuern
President, Chief Executive Officer
Pierre’s School of Cosmetology, ME
"I was very impressed with Capstone's rapid turnaround time. They always seemed to be first out of the gate in identifying the most prominent transaction issues and recommending resolutions. Their approach was unassuming and intelligently focused. The quality of the advice Capstone provided us was outstanding."
Richard Lockman
Principal Shareholder
Ross Learning LLC, MI
“I have been involved in numerous transactions throughout my long career as a chief executive and principal investor. I chose to engage Capstone to represent our company because they understood the industry and, most important, their senior officers committed their full personal participation. That commitment made a big difference for us. I give Capstone top marks across the board.”
Leon C. Hirsch
Principal Investor
JHK Investments LLC
Former Chairman and CEO, United States Surgical Corporation
“Capstone has a great reputation and demonstrated professionalism and passion from the start; this deal was going to get done! Looking back, the key to this transaction was their creative problem solving capabilities – obstacle by obstacle. This transaction would not have been completed without Capstone and I am looking forward to working with them again.”
Marc E. Goldberg
Principal Investor, General Partner
BioVentures Investors, LLC
“Capstone was tenacious about our transaction. They did a great job under difficult circumstances and tough timing with an acquirer base that seemed significantly more defensive than offensive. Nonetheless, their senior executives were intimately involved in getting the transaction done. Great execution.”
James Lousararian
President and CEO
Angiolink Corporation, MA
“Capstone Partners was key for AQS in achieving our objectives of securing a growth equity partner, realizing liquidity for our shareholders, and managing many divergent and, oftentimes, conflicting constituencies. Capstone’s ability to secure an acceptable transaction was noteworthy as was their passion and commitment to the process. In fact, an acceptable transaction was only realized because of Capstone’s ability to keep multiple buyers interested and committed to a transaction. Given the relationships that developed over our process, I would not hesitate to use Capstone again in our future endeavors.”
Kevin Flanagan
President and CEO
AQS, Inc., WI
"I was very pleased with Capstone’s ability to negotiate on our behalf in acquiring Altaworks. Capstone has demonstrated a real commitment to clearly understand our expectations and requirements as we continue our use of M&A as a core strategy. This desire to be close partners will ensure that our M&A efforts go smoothly. I look forward to using Capstone again as a core member of our M&A team.”
Alain Cohen
President and CTO
OPNET Technologies, Inc., MD
“Capstone is a team of professionals. They were highly sensitive in guiding me, as a sole proprietor, through the process of divesting my life’s work - My transaction has become noted as the best in the industry. Capstone did it. What more can I say about them?”
Henri Blaine
CEO, Principal Shareholder
Blaine Beauty Career Schools, MA
“I hired Capstone because of their track record and industry focus, which I believe made a difference. Capstone committed their best resources to us and delivered. The personality and professionalism of the firm is stellar.”
Arnold Heinrich
CEO, Principal Shareholder
SBPA Systems, Inc., TX
“I underestimated the due diligence process and how tough it is to run and sell a company at the same time. Capstone had us prepared for this process long ahead of time and really dug in to get us over the finish line. They were not only focused on getting the deal done, but making sure we kept our eyes on the ball of running the business.“
Timothy Stunz
President, Principal Shareholder
SBPA Systems, Inc., TX
“At several points in time, our transaction was riding a razor thin line and Capstone was always there and ready. They knew exactly when to push and when to pull back.”
Gary Jenkins
COO, Principal Shareholder
Punch Software LLC, MO
“Capstone has a style and approach that is remarkable to watch. They have a way of roping in wayward issues with complete finesse. Bottom line, a phenomenal job. We did not have one moment of regret in our decision to engage Capstone.”
Peter Pierce
CEO, Principal Shareholder
Punch Software LLC, MO
“Our transaction involved a high degree of complexity in terms of legal, accounting and tax issues. At every point in the transaction, Capstone lead the way.”
Steve Davis
CTO, Principal Shareholder
Punch Software LLC, MO
“We were initially hesitant to engage an investment banking firm based on prior experiences, but when we started conversations with Capstone, what struck me most was their willingness to put their own money where their mouths were.”
Maureen Finlayson
CEO, Principal Shareholder
Radius Medical Technologies, Inc., MA
“I have used a number of investment banks over the past 17 years including Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs and DLJ amongst others and the Capstone team not only far exceeded my expectations but also clearly outperformed any of those firms.”
John Calnan
CFO, Shareholder
netDecide Corporation, VA
“Capstone did an enormous amount of counseling both internally and with prospective buyers to get the deal closed. Senior level attention never lagged in spite of the inordinate delays. Management and investors felt that their interests were protected by Capstone at all times“.
Raghu Chintala
CEO, Principal Shareholder
netDecide Corporation, VA
"They seemed more focused on how they were going to deliver value. Our transaction was very challenging in that we were dealing with a relatively inexperienced acquirer. I enjoyed watching Capstone educate the acquirer while continually pushing the deal to closure. "
Richard Kivel
CEO, Shareholder
Molecularware, MA