GulfStar Group is one of the leading middle market investment banking firms in the United States, providing mergers and acquisitions, private placements and strategic advisory services to entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, corporate clients and private equity firms. We advise companies with revenues ranging from $25 million to more than $350 million across a broad range of industries, including energy, power and infrastructure; consumer products and services; industrial services and manufacturing; specialty distribution; environmental and sustainability; business services; software and tech-enabled services; and healthcare. Founded in 1990, GulfStar has completed nearly 800 transactions in 38 states and 18 foreign countries. Our team of seasoned M&A advisors combine deep industry expertise with a highly personalized approach, helping middle market business owners navigate complex transactions and achieve their strategic objectives. Securities offered through GulfStar Group I, Ltd. an affiliated entity, member FINRA – SIPC. BrokerCheck
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The GulfStar Group annual revenue was $7.7 million in 2026.
Cliff Atherton is the Managing Director of GulfStar Group.
37 people are employed at GulfStar Group.
GulfStar Group is based in Houston, Texas.
The NAICS codes for GulfStar Group are [523, 52311, 52, 5231, 523110].
The SIC codes for GulfStar Group are [62, 621].