# Fluential Partners, LLC

> Fluential Partners is an investment bank advising businesses on sell-side M&A, debt refinancing and growth equity financing.

- [Canonical site](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/)
- [Sitemap](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/sitemap-index.xml)

## Contact
- Main office: 808 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Markets: Los Angeles | San Francisco
- Phone: (424) 209-7272
- Email: [contact@fluentialpartners.com](mailto:contact@fluentialpartners.com)

## Services
- Sell-side M&A engagements with deal sizes of $25-250M
- Raising or refinancing debt from $10-250M
- Growth equity raises from $10-200M
- Expedited sell-side processes in response to inbound offers and other circumstances
- Financing, structuring and executing acquisitions and roll-ups

## Key Pages
- [Home](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/): Boutique investment bank for middle-market M&A, debt, and growth equity
- [About Fluential](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/about-fluential): Senior-led execution, operator DNA, and how the firm differs
- [Industries and Transactions](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/where-we-help): Industries and transaction types the firm advises on, with illustrative deals
- [Team](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/team): Investment banking team and strategic advisors
- [News](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/news): News and announcements
- [Contact](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/contact): (424) 209-7272, contact@fluentialpartners.com

## Team
- [Eric Golden](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/eric-golden): Managing Partner
- [Paul Clausing](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/paul-clausing): Managing Director
- [Kip Konwiser](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/kip-konwiser): Managing Director
- [Hanan Levin](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/hanan-levin): Director
- [Gabriella Hadley](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/gabriella-hadley): Operations Manager
- [Finn Harrington](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/finn-harrington): Analyst
- [Jake Konwiser](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/jake-konwiser): Analyst
- [Chuck Ensign](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/chuck-ensign): Strategic Advisor
- [Lee Essner](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/lee-essner): Strategic Advisor
- [Jason Lehmbeck](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/jason-lehmbeck): Strategic Advisor
- [Mike Pierce](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/mike-pierce): Strategic Advisor

## News and Announcements
- [Kip Konwiser Joins Fluential Partners as Managing Director](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/post/kip-konwiser-joins-fluential-partners-as-managing-director): May 5, 2026
- [Fluential Partners Launches Power & Renewables Practice](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/post/fluential-partners-launches-power-renewables-practice): April 3, 2026
- [Fluential Partners Recognized by The Los Angeles Business Journal at the 2025 M&A Awards](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/post/fluential-partners-recognized-by-the-los-angeles-business-journal-at-the-2025-m-a-awards): September 21, 2025
- [Navigating Bank Loan Defaults: A Guide for Middle Market Companies](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/post/navigating-bank-loan-defaults-a-guide-for-middle-market-companies): May 2, 2025
- [Fluential Partners, LLC is proud to announce that Vino Vault has been acquired by Uovo Wine.](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/post/fluential-partners-llc-is-proud-to-announce-that-vino-vault-has-been-acquired-by-uovo-wine): January 7, 2025
- [Beverage Manufacturer Varni Brothers Corporation is Acquired by Refresco, A KKR Portfolio Company](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/post/beverage-manufacturer-varni-brothers-corporation-is-acquired-by-refresco-a-kkr-portfolio-company): April 9, 2024
- [USAopoly Refinances $13M Credit Facility with Gibraltar Business Capital](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/post/usaopoly-refinances-13m-credit-facility-with-gibraltar-business-capital): September 25, 2023
- [Vino Vault Receives Strategic Growth Investment from Manhattan West](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/post/vino-vault-receives-strategic-growth-investment-from-manhattan-west): May 17, 2022
- [Thinkwell Group Acquired by Tait](https://www.fluentialpartners.com/post/thinkwell-group-acquired-by-tait): March 16, 2022

## Notes
This site's public pages are the authoritative source for current service, transaction, and contact information.