Investment banking, elevated.
Selective mandates. Senior execution. A tech-enabled platform for speed and discretion across middle-market transactions.
Clients & Partners
About Us
Aera is a modern investment bank focused on middle-market transactions. We partner with a limited number of companies each year to raise $20M–$500M+ and execute with speed, discretion, and institutional precision — powered by our technology platform.
We don’t chase volume. When we engage, it’s with conviction. You get senior execution, disciplined process, and capital relationships that trust our filter
Insight over noise
We don’t just forward intros. We build a story that makes sense to investors, focus on the right capital, and make sure no one wastes time in the wrong room.
Process that protects leverage
We compress timelines. Our platform scales origination and accelerates outreach without sacrificing judgment. Our average raise is below 6-months were industry average is 12-months+.
What We Do
We advise on private capital solutions where thoughtful structure and speed matter most. Our work spans private equity and private credit, with complementary capabilities in deal origination and strategic advisory.
Transactions
The team’s collective experience includes advising on more than $40B in transactions across capital raising, M&A, and divestitures.
Bank
Acquisition of a boutique technology investment bank.
Asset Manager
Acquisition of a boutique technology investment bank.
Bank
Acquisition of a boutique technology investment bank.
