KPMG Corporate Finance

What KPMG Corporate Finance does

KPMG Corporate Finance LLC is the US corporate finance arm and a Delaware limited liability company subsidiary of KPMG LLP, operating within KPMG International's global network of independent member firms. The firm functions as a leading global mid-market investment banking platform, providing M&A advisory, private equity advisory, financial restructuring, debt advisory, equity capital advisory, and special situations advisory services. Its client base spans middle-market corporates, private equity firms, and institutional investors across sectors including technology, manufacturing, automotive, environmental services, and software, with deal sizes generally under US$500 million per the Refinitiv mid-market definition.

The platform is staffed by 2,500+ M&A professionals across 80+ offices worldwide and is integrated with KPMG's broader Deal Advisory practice to deliver full-deal-cycle coverage. KPMG Corporate Finance has been ranked #1 in Refinitiv's Global Middle-Market League Tables for 25 consecutive years (2001-2025), completing 11,340 cumulative mid-market deals, narrowly ahead of PwC. The firm is a FINRA and SIPC member, enabling regulated execution of capital-raising and private placement mandates. Revenue is generated through negotiated advisory fees tied to transaction complexity, deal size, and scope, with no publicly disclosed pricing or revenue figures for the Corporate Finance entity specifically.

The firm complements its deal work with sector-specific thought leadership, publishing quarterly and ad-hoc industry updates spanning metals, credit markets, roofing, automotive aftermarket, and other verticals, and supports direct advisory distribution through relationship-led engagement rather than productized channels. Recent transaction activity includes mandates for Resilio (acquired by Nasuni), SafetyStratus, Greer Steel Company, Professional Automotive Relocation Services, Marki Microwave, Leverege, Vytex, and Enovert (acquisition of PMG Group SW Ltd). Strategic intent is to maintain leadership in global mid-market M&A advisory while broadening the wallet share captured per client through adjacent debt, equity, restructuring, and special situations capabilities.

Name

KPMG Corporate Finance

Legal name

KPMG Corporate Finance LLC

Website

https://corporatefinance.kpmg.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

KPMG Corporate Finance LLC is the US mid-market investment banking arm of KPMG LLP, providing M&A, private equity, restructuring, debt and equity capital advisory, and special situations services to middle-market corporates and PE firms across 80+ offices worldwide, ranked #1 globally in mid-market M&A league tables for 25 consecutive years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory Services: KPMG Corporate Finance generates revenue through advisory fees for merger and acquisition transactions, including buy-side and sell-side mandates, private equity advisory, financial restructuring, and debt/equity capital advisory services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

KPMG Corporate Finance is a leading global middle-market investment banking platform providing M&A advisory, private equity advisory, financial restructuring, debt and equity capital advisory, and special situations advisory services. Its 2,500+ M&A professionals across 80+ offices deliver full deal-cycle support including valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, and execution for middle-market corporates and private equity firms. The firm combines deep sector knowledge with cross-border transaction capabilities and integrates with KPMG's broader Deal Advisory practice.

Product overview

KPMG Corporate Finance is a leading global middle-market investment banking platform that offers a unified suite of advisory services including M&A advisory, private equity advisory, financial restructuring, debt advisory, equity capital advisory, and special situations advisory. The platform is staffed by over 2,500 M&A professionals across more than 80 offices worldwide and leverages KPMG's broader Deal Advisory professionals. The company publishes industry-specific research reports covering sectors such as metals, roofing, automotive aftermarket, professional services, and government services. KPMG Corporate Finance LLC operates as a FINRA/SIPC member firm and has been ranked #1 in global middle-market league tables by Refinitiv for 25 consecutive years (2001-2025).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A Advisory Services Mergers and acquisitions advisory services providing strategic guidance on transactions, valuations, due diligence, and deal execution for middle-market companies.
• Private Equity Advisory Advisory services for private equity firms including buy-side, sell-side, and platform investments, as well as add-on acquisition support.
• Financial Restructuring Financial restructuring advisory services including distressed asset transactions, creditor negotiations, and turnaround advisory.
• Debt Advisory Debt capital advisory including financing solutions, refinancing, and debt restructuring for acquisitions and growth initiatives.
• Equity Capital Advisory Equity capital markets advisory services for raising capital through public offerings, private placements, and strategic equity transactions.
• Special Situations Advisory Advisory for complex, non-standard transactions requiring specialized expertise including distressed situations and unique deal structures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,340 mid-market deals completed 2001-2025, ranking #1 in Global Middle-Market League Tables

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Houlihan Lokey: Global independent investment bank with a leading middle-market M&A advisory practice and significant restructuring and capital markets capabilities — the most direct competitor to KPMG Corporate Finance in mid-market league tables (ranked #3 globally with 8,071 deals 2001-2025).
• PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance (Deals): Big Four corporate finance practice and closest peer by business model — global mid-market M&A advisory with deep sector coverage. Ranked #2 globally with 11,234 mid-market deals 2001-2025, directly competing with KPMG Corporate Finance on virtually every middle-market mandate.
• Deloitte Corporate Finance: Big Four M&A advisory practice ranked #4 globally with 7,293 mid-market deals 2001-2025. Directly comparable as a Big Four-affiliated middle-market investment banking platform with similar cross-sell advantages from audit and consulting practices.
• Lincoln International: Independent global investment bank focused on mid-market M&A advisory, private equity, and capital advisory. Directly comparable in target client base (middle-market companies and PE sponsors) and deal size focus, with strong cross-border capabilities.
• Robert W. Baird: Employee-owned investment bank with a large middle-market M&A advisory practice. Directly comparable in serving mid-market companies and PE clients across M&A, capital raising, and restructuring, with similar sector-vertical coverage.
• Raymond James Investment Banking: Diversified financial services firm with a strong middle-market M&A advisory practice. Directly comparable in serving mid-market companies, private equity sponsors, and family-owned businesses with M&A and capital raising services.
• Stifel Investment Banking: Mid-market focused investment bank with M&A advisory and capital markets capabilities. Directly comparable in target client base and deal size, with active competition for middle-market sell-side and buy-side mandates.
• Piper Sandler: Middle-market focused investment bank with M&A advisory, capital markets, and equity research capabilities. Overlaps with KPMG Corporate Finance on mid-market M&A mandates, particularly in consumer, healthcare, and technology sectors.

Broad incumbents

• Jefferies (Investment Banking): Full-service investment bank with a significant middle-market M&A advisory franchise. Overlaps directly with KPMG Corporate Finance on mid-market M&A and capital advisory mandates, but operates more broadly across large-cap M&A, trading, and asset management.
• Lazard Middle Market Advisory: Global investment bank with a dedicated middle-market advisory practice (acquired from Cornerstone Research). Overlaps on mid-market M&A advisory, though Lazard's primary franchise is in large-cap M&A and restructuring, making it a broader incumbent rather than a pure direct peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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