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Rick Carlson

Business Broker at ProNova Partners

Garden Grove, CA Website 833.776.6682
Current deals $20MUpdated October 2026
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About

Rick Carlson leads ProNova Partners as CEO, focusing on lower middle market clients. He works with sellers and buyers on M&A transactions and business brokerage engagements. His practice spans industries and geographies. He also advises clients on strategy and business valuation. He orchestrated transactions for over eight years under the Ace Business Brokers trade name. He founded ProNova Partners in February 2018 to align the brand with his lower middle market focus. He consulted past and future clients, plus his Vistage Peer Advisory Board, before the launch. He participates in Vistage as a peer advisory board member. He has personally served as key dealmaker on over 300+ transactions worldwide.

Who is a good fit for Rick Carlson

  • Owners seeking sell-side M&A representation for a lower middle market company.
  • Buyers pursuing acquisitions across industries who need buy-side advisory support.
  • Business owners seeking valuation or strategic advice.

Active listings (4)

Asking prices from $20M.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rick Carlson focuses on lower middle market clients pursuing business sales and acquisitions. He works across industries and geographies. He also supports clients through strategic advisory and valuation engagements.

Rick Carlson has personally served as key dealmaker on over 300+ transactions worldwide. He previously orchestrated transactions for over eight years under the Ace Business Brokers trade name.

Rick Carlson founded ProNova Partners in February 2018 to align its brand with his lower middle market clientele. He consulted past and future clients and his Vistage Peer Advisory Board before launching the firm.

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