Industries
Strategic insight across a diverse range of sectors.
At Summum, we bring targeted expertise to a number of core industries, each with its own complexities and opportunities.
Our team invests the time to fully grasp each client’s unique environment and objectives, positioning their business strategically to unlock value and drive results.
Environmental
Our in-depth experience in Waste Management makes us a trusted name in the environmental sector.
Over the years, we have become specialists in this field — understanding not only the operational and regulatory nuances, but also the industry’s key value drivers. We know the major players, the trends shaping the sector, and how to position businesses for maximum interest and valuation.
This strategic insight allows us to navigate deals with precision and foresight, delivering unmatched value to our clients in this space.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing deals come with complexity — we simplify. From compliance to cost structures, we navigate the intricacies so you can focus on the future. In light of the global disruptions over the past few years — from the COVID-19 pandemic to today’s trade and economic uncertainties — the manufacturing sector is undergoing profound change.
Businesses in this space now face evolving supply chain dynamics, shifting cost structures, and regulatory realignments. Our ability to interpret these shifts in real time and anticipate market implications gives our clients a decisive edge.
In this climate, strategic guidance is not just helpful — it’s essential.
Healthcare
The medical and healthcare space continues to evolve rapidly — not only in response to demographic trends and global health needs, but also due to ongoing innovation in equipment, diagnostics, and digital health.
Our experience spans companies involved in manufacturing medical equipment and lab infrastructure, where precision, compliance, and supply chain integrity are critical.
While this has been a core area of expertise, we intentionally keep our approach broad and adaptive. Whether you operate a diagnostic lab, medical device manufacturer, or service provider within the healthcare ecosystem, we bring strategic foresight and industry fluency to support your goals.
The increasing consolidation within this space makes expert M&A guidance vital — and we are ready to help navigate it with you
Information Technology
Tech moves fast — and today, it's accelerating at unprecedented speed. The rise of AI, automation, and cloud-based infrastructures has transformed how technology companies grow and compete.
Increasingly, firms are turning to mergers and acquisitions not just for market share, but to acquire talent, intellectual property, and proprietary technologies more efficiently than building them in-house.
In a climate where replicating unique codebases or assembling elite tech teams can take years, M&A offers a strategic shortcut to innovation. Our team decodes valuations, IP positioning, and market fit, helping you leverage every opportunity in this booming, fast-evolving sector.
Services
From B2B providers to consultancies, we know how to evaluate and position service firms for maximum value.
Our transactional experience spans a wide range of service-based businesses, including consulting firms, financial services, human resources, and environmental services.
While these industries differ in offering, they share the need for thoughtful positioning and clear value articulation.
In many cases, service-sector mergers are driven by the pursuit of complementary capabilities — enabling firms to broaden their offering and maximize the potential of each client relationship. Let’s explore what we can do for you.
Food Industry
The food industry is undergoing a dynamic transformation, shaped by globalization, sustainability demands, and evolving trade regulations. From traditional, family-run businesses to highly automated industrial operations, this sector encompasses a vast and essential ecosystem.
We’ve invested time in understanding the dynamics of the industry — including food processing, packaging, distribution, and specialized manufacturing — and are equipped to guide clients through transactions with insight, strategy, and precision.
In a climate where shifting policies and trade agreements can impact supply chains overnight, our role is to bring stability, insight, and opportunity to the table. We understand how to structure deals that maximize operational value, ensure continuity, and unlock growth — even in a rapidly changing environment.