CEA

What is CEA?

CEA Group, headquartered at 101 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 3300, Tampa, Florida, is an investment bank founded in 1973 by J. Patrick Rick Michaels, Jr. Celebrating over 49 years of service, CEA Group has expanded from its beginnings in the cable industry to an international advisory and investment bank focusing on industries such as cybersecurity, space, fintech, media, telecom, and other technology-oriented sectors.

They have a long-standing history of completing over 1,000 transactions in approximately 60 countries. With a reputation for spotting winning opportunities and an ethos centered around long-term relationships and out-of-the-box thinking, CEA Group is dedicated to navigating clients through ever-changing market landscapes. Their investment banking and advisory services are informed by first-hand experience and invaluable relationships, aiming to help clients capitalize on opportunities regardless of business or economic climates.

CEA's specialized services include financial advisory, strategic advisory, and associated business activities, such as Atlantic American Partners and Cyber Security Space. They also have expertise in managed investments and private equity with assets under management totaling $1.15 billion. CEA Group takes pride in their ability to offer innovative, value-added solutions and services to clients and partners worldwide.

As an investment bank, CEA Group has a specialty in Expansion, Later Stage ventures, and MBO/LBO investments. They typically invest between $1 million and $20 million in various software-related sectors, including web marketplaces, SaaS, and IT & TMT, emphasizing their ability to support the growth of companies in these industries.