M&A advisorSell-side
Mainmast Capital
Durham, NC
Profile last reviewed
October 2026
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Overview
Overview of Mainmast Capital
Mainmast Capital advises owners of privately held companies on the lower middle market, broadly defined as $1–10 million in EBITDA or $5–100 million in revenue, while welcoming companies outside those ranges. It represents owners through sell-side transactions from preparation to closing, and offers company valuations and strategic advisory to prepare businesses for a sale. Its founding principal has more than 12 years of M&A experience and has completed more than 125 transactions.
Named principal
Ben Frear
Profile details
Details for Mainmast Capital
- Representation
- Sell-side
- Firm type
- M&A advisor
- Based in
- Durham, NC
- Engagement coverage
- Durham, NC
- Industry focus
- Construction and home services · Professional services · Manufacturing and industrial · Distribution and logistics · Transportation and automotive
Office locations
Headquarters and public offices
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Profile sources
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Firm website
mainmastcapital.com · checked October 2026