Eton helps companies with revenues between $5M and $150M achieve the most favorable M&A outcomes.
Our Big-4 trained experts ensure maximum value, smooth transactions, and expert guidance every step of the way.
Mergers and acquisitions are complex, and you need expert guidance, quick action, and deep industry knowledge to maximize your success.
At Eton, we help companies with revenues between $5M and $150M navigate these deals confidently.
We work with private equity firms, investors, and high net-worth individuals, offering full support for sales, acquisitions, and everything in between.
We ensure that every valuation report we produce is not only accurate but also presented in a format that is clear and easy to understand. This is crucial in helping you achieve the best possible outcome from your M&A transaction.
Being a boutique firm, we take pride in providing individual attention to our clients. Every client is paired with a senior M&A advisor, and I, the CEO, will be your main contact throughout your journey with us.
Eton is founded by top security lawyers and our team consists of Big-4 trained legal and finance experts. We provide timely, accurate, and well-documented M&A advisory and valuations that comply with the highest industry standards.
We understand that every portfolio is unique, and we have established best practices for valuation procedures specific to diverse portfolios. Our team takes the time to understand your specific needs, ensuring a personalized and supportive approach to meet your goals.
Eton’s experts understand the complexity of M&A, and have a proven track record in helping clients gain confidence through superior valuation and advisory services.
Eton's commitment to your success doesn't end with the deal closure. We offer comprehensive post-transaction support to ensure smooth integration and maximize the benefits of your acquisition or sale.
Assess target companies, divisions, or assets to help determine appropriate bidding prices, negotiation strategies, and optimal structures while identifying potential risks and synergies.
Evaluate the sustainability and quality of a target company's earnings, providing insights into its financial health and potential for future growth.
Perform fair value assessments of tangible and intangible assets acquired in a business combination, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.
Assist clients in conducting annual goodwill impairment tests to determine if any write-downs are required, adhering to relevant accounting standards.
Appraise intellectual property assets, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, licenses, and customer lists, which are critical components of many M&A transactions.
Provide independent fairness opinions to boards of directors, ensuring that proposed transactions are fair to shareholders from a financial perspective.
Offer guidance and support throughout the M&A process, from due diligence and deal negotiation to closing and post-transaction integration, addressing both financial and strategic aspects.
Provide expert valuation and financial analysis services for M&A-related litigation, including purchase price disputes, earnout disputes, and breach of contract claims.
The team at Eton is fantastic! Those guys cut their teeth as securities lawyers at premier firms in Silicon Valley so no matter how complex a situation we have presented to them, they are quick on the uptake, and they quickly produce great work. Plus, I can talk to the founder of the firm by simply picking up the phone. Eton truly exceeds our expectations! 
Working with Eton has been a fantastic experience, and they have been a great partner of ours. The team provides us with well-priced services, delivers quickly and is very responsive to our requests and questions, whether those communications are from our board of directors, our outside counsel, or from our financial statement auditors. 
I cannot thank Eton enough for delivering our business enterprise valuation so quickly. We had initially hired a different firm, who didn’t make any progress in three months. Eton provided a thorough and accurate report in five business days. They were amazing to work with, and I will refer them to everyone I know. I am so thankful for Chris and the entire Eton team.
As a fast-growing startup, we needed a valuation partner that could keep up with our dynamic needs. Eton has exceeded our expectations in every way. Their unique combination of legal expertise and financial know-how has made navigating the valuation process a breeze. We couldn't be happier with their service and will continue to rely on them as our go-to valuation firm.
Eton has been supporting us at Joby for more than a decade as we've grown from being a small startup through to the company that we are today.
As a CFO, I know that accurate and reliable valuations are crucial to our company's success. Eton Venture Services has been an invaluable partner in this regard, providing robust and defensible valuation calculations, analyses, and reports. Their deep industry knowledge and ability to navigate complex situations have enabled us to make informed decisions with confidence. Their third-party objectivity and close collaboration with our team and advisors have resulted in fully-documented analyses that comply with relevant valuation standards, mitigating risk and achieving the best possible outcome. Eton sets the benchmark for valuation services, and I highly recommend them to any CFO in need of accurate and reliable valuations.
As a startup founder, I have found Eton Venture Services to be an essential partner in helping me navigate the complexities of valuation. Their team's expertise and deep industry knowledge have enabled them to provide me with clear and comprehensive analyses that are crucial in making informed decisions for my company's future. They work closely with my team and advisors to ensure that all relevant standards are met and that our valuations are defensible. Their emphasis on documentation has been invaluable in mitigating risk and achieving the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Eton Venture Services to any startup founder in need of accurate and reliable valuation services.
As an investor in early-stage technology companies, I know that proper valuation is critical for a company's success. Eton Venture Services has been an essential partner for the companies in which I invest, providing comprehensive and reliable valuations that comply with relevant standards. Their deep industry knowledge and ability to navigate complex situations have been instrumental in helping these companies make informed decisions with confidence. Their commitment to exceptional service and responsiveness to our specific needs have been invaluable in maintaining compliance, mitigating risk, and getting it done right. Eton sets the benchmark for valuation services, and I highly recommend them to any company / investor in need of expert and reliable valuation services. 
Eton Venture Services plays a critical role in our valuation projects, providing deep industry knowledge, expertise, and comprehensive analyses on an aggressive timeline while demonstrating an unwavering commitment to exceptional service and compliance. Their personalized approach and trustworthiness have made them an invaluable partner in maintaining compliance and allowing us to focus on our core business. We are also impressed by Eton's responsiveness to auditor requests, further demonstrating their dedication to client success. Eton's rigorous methodologies and industry knowledge have exceeded our expectations and instilled complete trust in their valuations, allowing us to focus on our core business with peace of mind. 
I have had the pleasure of working with Eton on multiple occasions, and their exceptional service never fails to impress me. The team's ability to provide accurate, thorough, and audit-defensible valuations under extreme time constraints has been vital for our company. Their dedication to understanding our unique business needs and providing tailored solutions sets them apart from other firms. Eton is our go-to choice for valuation services.
As a Controller, I understand the importance of accurate and reliable valuations for our company's success. Eton Venture Services has been an invaluable partner, providing us with robust, defensible, and reliable valuation calculations, analyses, and reports. Their deep industry knowledge and ability to navigate complex situations have been instrumental in helping us make informed decisions with confidence. Their third-party objectivity and close collaboration with our team have resulted in fully-documented analyses that comply with relevant valuation standards, mitigating risk and achieving the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Eton Venture Services to any company in need of accurate and reliable valuations.
As a founder / CEO dealing with complex tax compliance valuation matters, I turned to Eton Venture Services for guidance. They played a critical role in our valuation project, providing expertise, deep industry knowledge, and comprehensive analyses on an aggressive timeline. Eton's commitment to exceptional service, responsiveness, and compliance sets a new standard. Their trustworthiness and personalized approach made them an invaluable partner in making sure that we comply with tax law. I highly recommend Eton Venture Services to any founder seeking accurate, reliable, and trustworthy valuations.
Chris and the Eton team are great to work with. They are responsive, thorough, and have deep industry knowledge. Our valuation report was completed on time, and I received status updates throughout the process. As a second time founder, I have worked with several valuation firms in the past - Eton Venture Services has been the best without a doubt.
Eton Venture Services has been a trusted partner for our company's valuation needs. Their deep industry knowledge, expertise, and comprehensive analyses have been instrumental in helping us make informed decisions with confidence. Eton has consistently demonstrated their dedication to client success since day one of our partnership. Their rigorous methodologies and industry knowledge have exceeded our expectations and instilled trust in their valuations, allowing us to focus on our core business. I look forward to our partnership and working with them on future valuation needs.
As a Founder and CEO, it's important to have a reliable partner for our company's valuation needs. Eton Venture Services has been just that, letting us make informed decisions with confidence. Their excellent service and responsiveness have been crucial in maintaining compliance and mitigating risk, and their emphasis on documentation has helped achieve strong outcomes. I would recommend Eton Venture Services to any CEO in need of accurate and reliable valuations.
Eton Venture Services has been a game-changer for our company. Their team's ability to efficiently handle complex financial situations with ease and professionalism is unmatched. I've had the pleasure of working with Eton on multiple valuations, and I can confidently say that their dedication to providing top-quality service is unparalleled. We'll never look elsewhere for our valuation needs!
As the Interim CFO of Definitive Intelligence, a Web3-focused company, I required top-notch, independent valuation services and immediately turned to Eton for their unparalleled service and expertise. I have worked with Eton on several other companies, including Notion, Preset, and Convex, across various valuation needs at different companies and have consistently been amazed by their meticulous approach, swift delivery, and cost-effective solutions for all projects. Eton has always gone above and beyond, offering a unique combination of valuation expertise, legal insight, experience liaising with the C-suites and boards of directors, and seamless collaboration with us on any post-valuation questions. The unparalleled level of comprehensiveness, precision, and reliability in their valuation and advisory services sets them apart from the competition.
Chris co-founded Eton Venture Services in 2010 to provide mission-critical valuations to venture-based companies. He works closely with each client’s leadership team, board of directors, internal / external counsel, and independent auditor to develop detailed financial models and create accurate, audit-proof valuations.
An M&A advisory firm helps companies buy, sell, or merge with other businesses. They provide expert guidance, handle negotiations, perform valuations, conduct due diligence, and ensure smooth and successful transactions.
Different M&A advisory firms often focus on specific industries or company types, such as Healthcare, Family-led businesses, or Privately-held companies.
This is important because specialized knowledge and experience can lead to better deals and outcomes tailored to the unique needs of that industry.
We’ve created a comprehensive guide on the best M&A advisory firms, each tailored to specific sectors or company types.
Yes, M&A transactions in Boston, Massachusetts, are subject to specific state and local regulations in addition to federal requirements.
Here are the key aspects to consider:
Massachusetts Business Corporation Act (MBCA):
Pre-Merger Notification and Antitrust Considerations:
Corporate Governance and Approval:
Shareholder Rights and Dissenters’ Rights:
Class Voting Requirements:
Fiduciary Duties:
Employment and Labor Considerations:
Environmental Regulations:
Tax Implications:
Regulatory Approvals and Filings:
Post-Merger Integration:
Eton’s expertise in Massachusetts’ regulatory environment guarantees thorough handling of all legal, tax, and compliance issues, providing a smooth and efficient M&A process for businesses in Boston.
Eton is a business valuation specialist. We support PE firms, investors, and high-net-worth individuals with both sales and acquisitions, and all the advisory support needed in between.
Internally, we have a team of senior legal experts and financial specialists who deliver services like:
Every Eton client is assigned a senior M&A advisory expert. Our CEO, Chris Walton, will be your key contact throughout your journey with us.
Typically, M&A advisory fees include a monthly retainer (starting from $5,000 a month) and a success fee, which can range from 1% to 10% of the deal value.
Some firms may offer a fixed success fee option, where the fee amount is predetermined regardless of the deal size or outcome.
Alternatively, advisors may charge a flat percentage success fee based on the deal value. This approach can be more flexible than a fixed fee, adjusting proportionally with the transaction size.
We’ve written a comprehensive guide on M&A advisory fees, including detailed breakdowns and what to expect. Check it out for more details.
Eton is widely regarded as the leading M&A advisory firm in Boston.
Our team of Big-4 trained CFOs and legal experts provide personalized, robust, and timely support tailored to your specific needs.
Eton’s commitment to delivering unbiased, accurate valuations and our focus on individual client attention sets us apart as the top choice for M&A advisory services in the region.
As business valuation specialists, we offer a wide range of valuation services for our clients in Boston and all across the United States. This includes:
Working with Eton means you get the individualized attention that Big-4 firms can’t provide.
We pride ourselves on offering personalized service, ensuring that your specific needs are met with care and precision.
At Eton, you’ll have direct access to our CEO, who will personally oversee your project, providing expert guidance and support throughout the entire process.
This level of dedicated attention and direct communication sets us apart from larger firms.
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