Siemer & Associates

Siemer & Associates is a boutique investment bank specializing in digital media, software, and internet sectors. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the firm offers services including mergers and acquisitions advisory, capital raising, and corporate finance. It has successfully completed over 50 transactions valued at more than $3 billion and raised over $1.5 billion in equity capital. The firm has offices in London, Singapore, and Hong Kong, providing expertise in complex cross-border transactions.

The firm's early-stage investment arm, Wavemaker Partners, is recognized as one of the most active investment funds in Southern California, maintaining a robust portfolio of over 70 companies and conducting around 25 new investments annually. Wavemaker Partners focuses on early-stage tech-related businesses positioned for long-term sustainable growth. The firm typically invests up to $750,000 per venture, with initial investments ranging from $150,000 to $350,000, as part of a larger investment syndicate.

In October 2016, Siemer & Associates was acquired by CEC Capital Group, a Chinese firm, marking its first endeavor outside of China. The acquisition aimed to strengthen CEC Capital's coverage of high-quality U.S. assets of interest to Chinese clients, particularly in the media, entertainment, technology, and healthcare sectors. Despite the acquisition, Siemer & Associates continues to operate under its original name, maintaining its focus on providing candid insight and guidance to companies throughout their business life cycles.