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[Sale Leaseback Advisory](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sale-leaseback-overview?hsLang=en) [M&A Advisory](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sell-your-business?hsLang=en) ![Two businessmen in suits at a meeting, one smiling and the other taking notes.](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Ascension%20Advisory%20Team%20(3).webp) **FEATURED IN** ![NBC](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NBC.png?width=500&height=150&name=NBC.png) ![PE Hub](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PE%20Hub.png?width=500&height=150&name=PE%20Hub.png) ![Forbes logo](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Forbes%20logo.png?width=500&height=150&name=Forbes%20logo.png) ![PERE logo (1)](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PERE%20logo%20(1).png?width=500&height=150&name=PERE%20logo%20(1).png) ![MSN logo](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MSN%20logo.png?width=500&height=150&name=MSN%20logo.png) ![The Real Deal Logo (1)](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Real%20Deal%20Logo%20(1).png?width=500&height=150&name=The%20Real%20Deal%20Logo%20(1).png) ![The Manufacturer](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Manufacturer.png?width=500&height=150&name=The%20Manufacturer.png) ![Auto Laundry News ](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Auto%20Laundry%20News%20.png?width=500&height=150&name=Auto%20Laundry%20News%20.png) ### Sale Leaseback Advisory ![Businessman working on laptop during a meeting with colleagues in a modern office setting.](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Sale%20Leaseback%20Advisory%20(2)%20(1).webp) ##### [Real Estate Sale Leasebacks for Financial Sponsors and Business Owners ](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sale-leaseback-overview?hsLang=en) Get the most out of your balance sheet assets by converting real estate into flexible, non-dilutive capital.  [EXPLORE SALE LEASEBACK SERVICES](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sale-leaseback-overview?hsLang=en) ### Mergers & Acquisitions ![Businessman standing confidently in a textile workshop with employees working in the background.](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Sale%20Leaseback%20Advisory%20(2)%20(1)%20(1).webp) ##### [M&A Solutions for Family and Founder-Owned Businesses ](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sell-your-business?hsLang=en) Plan your next chapter with trusted guidance for business owners navigating growth, succession, or sale. [EXPLORE M&A SERVICES](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sell-your-business?hsLang=en) ## Why Ascension Advisory? ### We’re not just advisors. We are trusted partners. At Ascension, we bring deep expertise in both M&A and real estate to help business owners, private equity firms, and financial sponsors navigate complex transactions with confidence. Whether you're structuring a sale leaseback, selling your company, or pursuing both in a dual-track process, we bring clear direction, hands-on execution, and successful outcomes that maximize value for our clients. ![Factory worker in safety gear operating industrial machinery in a manufacturing facility.](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Chelsea%20Mandel%20(2)%20(1).webp) ![Chelsea Mandel (2) (1) (1)](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Chelsea%20Mandel%20(2)%20(1)%20(1).webp) ## How We Deliver Value **Private Company Focus:** We specialize in working with privately-held companies, whether owned by financial sponsors, families, or founders. **Dual Expertise:** Our integrated M&A and real estate advisory capabilities allow us to unlock maximum value across the entire balance sheet. **Senior-Led Execution:** No handoffs, no fluff. You’ll work directly with experienced senior advisors at every step. **Discreet & Strategic:** We run thoughtful, confidential processes with the right mix of buyers and investors to generate competition, create optionality, and preserve legacy. ![1-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM.png?width=156&height=125&name=1-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM.png) ### 300 ### + Deals Closed ![2-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM.png?width=156&height=125&name=2-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM.png) ### 25 ### + Industries ![3-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM.png?width=156&height=125&name=3-Apr-15-2025-02-03-05-6963-AM.png) ### 3 ### Billion+ Transaction Volume ## Our Track Record  With 300+ closed transactions, $3B+ in deal volume, and experience across 25+ asset types, Ascension Advisory brings unmatched insight and execution to every mandate. Whether you’re selling a business or unlocking real estate value through a sale leaseback, we’ve been there and delivered. [Sale Leaseback Advisory](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sale-leaseback-overview?hsLang=en) [Mergers & Acquisitions](https://ascensionadvisory.com/sell-your-business?hsLang=en) ## Explore Our Transaction Experience ## Experts Across North America and Europe Drag and rotate the globe to explore where we've advised sale leaseback transactions around the world. From local founder-owned businesses to cross-border private equity transactions, our experience spans multiple countries, industries and asset types. Each marker represents a transaction where strategic real estate was transformed into a source of capital, supporting acquisitions, refinancing debt, funding expansion and strengthening balance sheets.  N 15.0° NESW LON0.0° LAT0.0° ## NEWS ## Recent Articles ![Case Study: Multi-State Sale Leaseback for an Industrial Supply Company](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Closing.jpg?width=370&height=260&name=Closing.jpg) ##### [Case Study: Multi-State Sale Leaseback for an Industrial Supply Company](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/case-study-multi-state-sale-leaseback-for-an-industrial-supply-company?hsLang=en) By [Spencer Freid](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/author/spencer-freid?hsLang=en) 21 September 2026 Ascension Advisory completed a two-property sale leaseback for an established regional distributor... [read more](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/case-study-multi-state-sale-leaseback-for-an-industrial-supply-company?hsLang=en) ![Sale Leaseback vs. Traditional Real Estate Financing](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sale%20leaseback%20or%20real%20estate%20financing.jpg?width=370&height=260&name=sale%20leaseback%20or%20real%20estate%20financing.jpg) ##### [Sale Leaseback vs. Traditional Real Estate Financing](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/sale-leaseback-vs.-traditional-real-estate-financing?hsLang=en) By [Nina Valtchanov](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/author/nina-valtchanov?hsLang=en) 22 September 2026 Companies seeking liquidity from owned real estate generally have two primary options: borrow... [read more](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/sale-leaseback-vs.-traditional-real-estate-financing?hsLang=en) ![Sale Leaseback for Basic Environmental Group in Houston](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Basic%20Environmental%20Group.jpg?width=370&height=260&name=Basic%20Environmental%20Group.jpg) ##### [Sale Leaseback for Basic Environmental Group in Houston](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/sale-leaseback-for-basic-environmental-group-in-houston?hsLang=en) By [Spencer Freid](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/author/spencer-freid?hsLang=en) 22 September 2026 Ascension Advisory completed the sale leaseback of Basic Environmental Group’s industrial... [read more](https://ascensionadvisory.com/ascension-advisory-blog/sale-leaseback-for-basic-environmental-group-in-houston?hsLang=en) ## FORBES ## The Novel Sale Leaseback Strategy That's Taking Over The Industry ## Hear From Our Clients ![Richard Braun (1)](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Richard%20Braun%20(1).png) "Hard for me to imagine a better equipped team. Top to bottom focused, insightful market readers, good negotiators and pleasant people. I have been at this since 1985, so it is hard to impress me, but I was impressed and pleased with the outcome." Richard Baum, Partner, Taglich Private Equity ![Christopher Babel](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Christopher%20Babel.png) "Ascension guided us through a complex sale leaseback with exceptional hands-on coordination from start to finish. The team stayed responsive, calm and solution-oriented through every twist of the process." Christopher Babel, Managing Director, AEQUITA and CEO at KTX Group ![Nathan Chandrasekaran](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Nathan%20Chandrasekaran.png) "It was great working with the Ascension team in helping us complete a complex and strategic acquisition for TiniFiber. Appreciate the support!" Nathan Chandrasekaran, Co-Founder & Partner, Columbia River Partners ![Claudio](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Claudio.png) "The Ascension team consistently demonstrated exceptional knowledge, technical expertise, and communication, with timely responses and high-quality deliverables, enabling a seamless execution process while fostering strong collaboration." Claudio Calado, Managing Partner & Chief Compliance Officer, Calado Capital ![Vinay Menon](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Vinay%20Menon.png) "The Ascension team was excellent throughout the entire process. Great work and outcome by everyone involved!" Vinay Menon, Principal, OpenGate Capital ![Austin Ramos](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Austin%20Ramos.png) "I appreciated the persistence in driving all parties to advance their work and shorten what would have otherwise been an even longer process. Thanks again." Austin Ramos, Founding Partner, Brand Velocity Group ![Russell Kreutter](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Russell%20Kreutter.png) "Thank you for the partnership! You all did an amazing job here and appreciate all the support as we worked against a fast timeline and navigated a few trickier issues. Looking forward to the next one!" Russell Kreutter, Partner, Hidden Harbor Capital Partners ![charlie schwartz](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/charlie%20schwartz%20Kreutter.png) "The Ascension team was right there all along the way and helped bring it home, this transaction wouldn't have gotten to the finish line without their assistance - definitely will be working with Ascension next time there is a relevant opportunity." Charlie Schwartz, Principal, AEA Investors ![David Walden](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/David%20Walden.png) "Ascension were not only on top of every detail during the transaction process but also successfully generated strong interest in our assets. They navigated our various offers effectively and ultimately provided us with speed and certainty of closing." David Walden, Director, MiddleGround Capital ![william goetz](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/william%20goetz-1.png) "Our experience with Ascension was a true partnership. Our success and timing in closing our sale leaseback transaction is a testament to Ascension's expertise and partnership." William Goetz, CFO, Alpha Precision PM ![Max Kathari](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Max%20Kathari.png) "Ascension left me thoroughly impressed with the team’s performance throughout the lifecycle of our sale leaseback transaction. Their team was efficient, knowledgeable, and highly organized...We look forward to working with them in the future." Max Kothari, CEO, Express Kitchens ![Alastair Sanderson Operior Group](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Alastair%20Sanderson%20Operior%20Group.png) "It was great working with Chelsea and her team. The way that they were able to handle the unique challenges faced in this transaction was impressive. I am confident that we delivered the maximum value for the sellers, the buyers and our operating entity." Alastair Sanderson, CEO, Operio Group ![Shomari McCrimons-1](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Shamari%20McCrimons-1.png) "It was a pleasure working with the Ascension Advisory team on our recent transaction for Dirty Dog's Car Wash! Great team. Great results." Shomari McCrimons, CFO, Dirty Dog's Car Wash ![Søren Nielsen-4](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/S%C3%B8ren%20Nielsen-4.png) "The Ascension team did a great job leading us through this sale leaseback transaction on behalf of the company. The company signed a long-term lease at the facility, demonstrating the business’s commitment to this site." Søren Hvidberg Nielsen, President, Widex USA ![Daryl Scott-3](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Daryl%20Scott-3.png) “Chelsea and her team did a great job. This transaction provides additional capital allowing us to continue reinvestment into our business that has seen tremendous growth over the last 12 months.” Daryl Scott, Chief Executive Officer, Surlean Foods ![TJ Karklins cycling on a back country road determined](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/TJ%20.png) "I cannot speak highly enough about the overall value, displayed professionalism, sage counsel, steady hands, and appreciated execution of your growing firm. Thanks to Ascension and, more importantly, to each of you personally, for your partnership." TJ Karklins, CFO, Cardinal Cycling Group ![Kaylie Ayres headshot](https://ascensionadvisory.com/hubfs/Kaylie%20Ayres%20%20(1).png) "The Ascension Advisory team was great at keeping our transaction moving forward. We appreciated their insight throughout the process." 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