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Michael A. Wildeveld

Managing Director at The Veld Group

Irvine, CA Website 310.652.8353
M&AMICM&APCM&AACBICBBCEPAProVisorsUpdated October 2026

About

Michael A. Wildeveld advises on exits, valuations, acquisitions, and business sales at The Veld Group. He started a consulting practice in 2002 with friends he had known since age 14. He launched The Veld Group's brokerage in 2004 to serve owners facing challenges in a sale. He pursues business launches and acquisitions across food manufacturing, printing, health and beauty, hospitality, and financial services. He serves as an expert witness and holds M&AMI, CM&AP, CM&AA, CBI, CBB, and CEPA credentials. He earned an economics B.A. from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. At 18, he started Value-Line Maintenance and grew it to 35 employees within a year. He later worked for American Airlines, ARCO/BP, Virgin Entertainment, G.E. Capital Aviation, and Universal Pictures. He completed projects in 19 countries for clients including Queen Noor and the governments of Jordan and El Salvador. He wrote Exit On Your Terms for a planned 2023 release and has visited 7 continents and 150 countries.

Who is a good fit for Michael A. Wildeveld

  • Owners preparing to sell a smaller company and seeking exit planning or valuation advice.
  • Buyers pursuing acquisitions in food manufacturing, printing, hospitality, or financial services.
  • Founders exploring a business launch or a series of acquisitions in health and beauty services.

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Michael A. Wildeveld advises owners on exit planning, business valuation, and sales. He launched The Veld Group's brokerage to address challenges that smaller companies face when going to market.

Michael A. Wildeveld has pursued launches, acquisitions, and roll-ups in food manufacturing, printing, health and beauty services, hospitality, and financial services. His work also includes developing new business services and products.

Michael A. Wildeveld holds M&AMI, CM&AP, CM&AA, CBI, CBB, and CEPA credentials. He serves as an expert witness and participates in NACVA, ACG, and ProVisors.

Michael A. Wildeveld worked in finance at American Airlines and internal audit at ARCO/BP. He later held business development and strategic planning roles, including acquisition work at G.E. Capital Aviation and Universal Pictures. His consulting clients included Fred Alger Investment Management and The Landmine Survivors' Network.

Michael A. Wildeveld has appeared on Bloomberg TV, NBC's Business Spotlight, and other television programs. He has spoken at events, contributed to Business Selling Insights Vol. 2 and Exit Smart, and received coverage in Forbes.

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