Chiron Financial

What Chiron Financial does

Chiron Financial is a privately held, FINRA-registered boutique investment banking firm founded in 2000 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, with a second headquarters in Paris, France. The firm arranges private placements of debt and equity capital and provides M&A advisory and financial restructuring services primarily to lower and middle-market companies. Founded by Scott Johnson (formerly of Goldman Sachs Corporate Finance and Energy Group) and Jay Krasoff (formerly a CPA at KPMG), the firm is staffed by Managing Directors and Directors who are former operating CEOs and CFOs across petrochemicals, energy, and other sectors, lending a "Main Street" operating perspective alongside financial expertise.

The firm delivers three core service lines — Raising Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Financial Advisory — with additional specialization in distressed and special situations including in and out of Chapter 11, DIP financing, Section 363 sales, and surety renegotiation. Chiron covers 18+ industry verticals with a notable concentration in energy (oil & gas, oilfield services, midstream, power), healthcare, manufacturing and industrial, agriculture, chemicals, real estate, mining and materials, and consumer/retail. Its go-to-market is a direct sales-led engagement model targeting CEOs and CFOs of middle-market issuers, supported by content marketing (blogs, case studies, white papers), industry event participation (notably Turnaround Management Association), and referral relationships with law firms and accounting advisors.

Chiron's business model is almost entirely transaction- and professional services fee-based, with fees tied to capital raises, M&A closings, and restructuring mandates rather than recurring revenue or AUM-based economics. The firm does not invest, lend, or trade capital; it acts as intermediary. Disclosed engagements range from a $5 million strategic equity placement (NeoSurg Technologies with Johnson & Johnson) to a $250 million reserve-based loan facility (with Citibank for an E&P borrower), a $82 million ranch sale (Pitchfork to Concho), and several Chapter 11 restructurings. The firm has been recognized by The M&A Advisor with multiple Turnaround Atlas Awards and Energy Deal of the Year honors in 2021-2022. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, and ownership remains with the founders — there is no evidence of institutional investment or external capital backing.

Name

Chiron Financial

Legal name

Chiron Financial LLC

Website

https://chironfinance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chiron Financial is a privately held, FINRA-registered boutique investment bank that arranges private debt and equity placements and provides M&A and restructuring advisory to lower and middle-market companies across energy, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and other sectors, operating from Houston and Paris.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking & Financial Advisory Services

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Treasury, Capital Structure & Liquidity Advisory (BPAHADAM)

Keywords

• Investment banking services
• Middle-market advisory
• Private placement capital
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Financial restructuring

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Capital Raising Advisory: Transaction-based fees for arranging private placements of debt and equity capital for middle-market companies seeking growth capital or restructuring financing.
2. M&A Advisory: Fees for merger and acquisition advisory services including buy-side and sell-side mandates, helping companies prepare for and orchestrate successful transactions.
3. Financial Advisory: Strategic financial advisory services providing comprehensive analysis to position companies for potential investors and lenders.
4. Financial Restructuring: Advisory services for distressed situations including in and out of Chapter 11, refinancing, and special situations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chiron Financial is a FINRA-registered boutique investment banking firm that arranges private placements of debt and equity capital, advises on mergers and acquisitions (buy-side and sell-side mandates), and provides financial advisory and restructuring services (including in and out of Chapter 11, refinancings, and special situations) for lower and middle-market companies across energy, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, chemicals, real estate, mining, and other sectors. The firm does not invest, lend, or trade its own capital; it earns transaction and advisory fees by connecting client companies with a broad network of capital providers and by managing complex corporate finance transactions.

Product overview

Chiron Financial is a FINRA-registered investment banking firm offering three core services: Raising Capital (connecting companies with investors and lenders across private equity, family offices, banks, and non-bank debt sources), Mergers and Acquisitions (advisory for company sales with preparation and positioning), and Financial Advisory (comprehensive evaluation and strategic positioning for investors and lenders). The firm specializes in serving lower and middle-market companies across diverse industries including Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Chemicals, Real Estate, Mining & Materials, and Consumer/Retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Raising Capital Investment banking service that connects lower and middle-market companies seeking growth capital, replacement capital, or sale financing with private equity firms, family offices, institutional investors, strategic investors, banks, and non-bank debt sources. The team approaches hundreds of qualified capital providers to maximize exposure and secure capital under optimal terms.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Investment banking advisory service assisting companies with sale transactions (sell-side) and acquisitions (buy-side), preparing comprehensive marketing materials and positioning clients optimally for successful M&A outcomes. Engagement leverages former CEO/CFO operating experience to position the company for buyers.
• Financial Advisory Comprehensive financial and strategic advisory service that evaluates every aspect of a client's business—including financial health, operational cost structure, and capital needs—to position the company for potential investors, lenders, acquirers, or restructuring outcomes. Includes financial restructuring advisory (in and out of Chapter 11, 363 sales, recapitalizations, exit financings), refinancing mandates, and special situations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% financing secured for SMG Industries' acquisition of 5J Transportation Group with no equity contribution from legacy business
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered transaction counterparty.

• SS Acquisition LLCtransaction counterpartyOthersSuccessfully completed sale of Safescript Pharmacies assets to SS Acquisition LLC under Section 363 of US Bankruptcy Code.
• Encore Energy Servicestransaction counterpartyOthersAdvised FRAC Specialists and organized sale to Encore Energy Services as part of Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Norse Partners, LLCtransaction counterpartyOthersHouston-based private equity firm that acquired substantially all assets of Cobra Downhole Motors through $18.8MM LBO transaction valued at $23.5MM.
• Dynamic Holdings, LLCtransaction counterpartyOthersAcquired OneSource companies through Chiron-organized Chapter 11 sale, maximizing value while preserving jobs and customer loyalty.
• Resilience Capital Partnerstransaction counterpartyOthersOrganized Article 9 sale and recapitalization of KARLEE to Resilience Capital Partners, preserving management and employment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SOLIC Capital Advisors: Boutique investment bank focused on middle-market restructuring, special situations, and advisory. Highly comparable to Chiron in size, niche focus on distressed/special-situation advisory, and middle-market clientele.
• BDO Capital Advisors: Middle-market investment banking arm of BDO USA providing M&A, capital raising, and restructuring advisory to lower-middle-market companies. Direct peer in deal size, industry breadth, and client profile.
• Cascadia Capital: Middle-market investment bank providing M&A and capital raising to industrial, energy, consumer, and healthcare clients. Comparable boutique scale and similar sector mix with Chiron.

Broad incumbents

• Houlihan Lokey: Large independent global investment bank with leading restructuring practice and broad middle-market M&A coverage. Competes for the same distressed and middle-market mandates as Chiron but at meaningfully greater scale and sector coverage.
• AlixPartners: Global advisory firm renowned for restructuring and turnaround work. Competes for the same distressed-advisory mandates as Chiron's restructuring practice but operates as a much larger consultancy-led platform.
• Ankura Consulting: Global advisory firm offering restructuring, financial advisory, and disputes services. Overlaps directly with Chiron's Chapter 11, refinancing, and special-situation advisory work at a much broader scale.
• Piper Sandler: Middle-market focused investment bank with strong energy and healthcare coverage. Competes for the same growth-capital and M&A mandates Chiron serves, especially in Houston-based energy sectors.
• Stifel Financial: Diversified mid-market investment bank with strong restructuring and capital-raising capabilities. Competes with Chiron for middle-market M&A and capital-raising mandates across multiple sectors.
• B. Riley Financial: Financial services platform with significant restructuring, valuation, and capital markets advisory businesses. Overlaps with Chiron's distressed advisory and turnaround mandates at greater scale.
• Greenhill & Co. Boutique investment bank focused on M&A and restructuring advisory. Comparable mandate set to Chiron but historically serves larger mid-cap clients and operates with broader global coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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