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Unmatched Diligence, Uncompromised Trust

The Triscend Standard

Precision, Transparency, Results.

We specialize in mergers and acquisitions advisory for lower middle-market, family, and founder-owned companies, with deep expertise in materials, surface technologies, and advanced industrials.

21

completed transactions

$500M

value of transactions

90%

completion success rate

A Partner with values at the forefront

Mission: To transform the landscape of family and founder-owned business transactions through hands-on, strategic M&A advisory services that prioritize each client’s legacy, financial security, and personal goals.

Vision: To set a new global standard in M&A for transparency, trust, and excellence, specifically within specialized industries, while remaining adaptive to serve broader markets.

Transparency & Trust

We pride ourselves on integrity and transparency—qualities that build confidence with investors and acquirers for a smoother transaction process.

Client-Centric

We limit our clients to 3-4 at a time, delivering high-impact, customized guidance that volume-focused brokers simply can’t match.

Hands-On

As an extension of your team, we handle the heavy lifting, reducing deal fatigue and helping you stay focused on your business.

meet the founder

John Mosser

John is the Founder of Triscend Partners, LLC. Prior to Triscend, John was a Senior Manager of Corporate Development with Kymera International where he was responsible for sourcing M&A opportunities, conducting due diligence, and executing acquisitions that were core to the company’s growth strategy.

Prior to Kymera, John was an investment banker with Matrix Capital Markets Group in Richmond, VA. At Matrix, he supported sell-side engagements and capital raises for family/founder-owned businesses and private equity clients across a wide variety of industries.

John graduated from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Finance and Banking and was a member of the men’s basketball team. Prior to transferring to Appalachian State University, he attended Mercer University where he was also a member of the men’s basketball team and part of an NCAA tournament upset over Duke (John grew up a Duke fan!).

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John is qualified as a FINRA Uniform Securities Agent (Series 63) and Investment Banking Representative (Series 79). He has also successfully completed the Level II CFA exam.

John lives in Cary, North Carolina with his wife, Catherine, and goldendoodle, Alfa. In his free time, he is a passionate Carolina Hurricanes season ticket holder, regularly plays basketball in local rec leagues, tries to play golf, and enjoys traveling.

Setting a New Paradigm for Strategic Exits.

By working with only a handful of clients at a time, Triscend Partners offers a deeply strategic, custom-tailored approach to every transaction.

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Sell-side Advisory

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Buy-side Advisory

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Capital Raises

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DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIALS

Manufacturing and Fabrication

+ Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
+ Precision Machining
+ Welding and Joining
+ Injection Molding and Casting

Automation and Robotics

+ Robotic Assembly
+ Industrial Automation and Control Systems
+ Collaborative Robots (Cobots)

Testing and Quality Assurance

+ Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
+ Electromagnetic Testing and Inspection
+ Environmental and Reliability Testing

Energy and Power Generation

+ Renewable Energy Systems
+ Turbomachinery and Engine Manufacturing
+ Battery Production and Energy Storage

Advanced Electronics and Semiconductor Fabrication

+ Microelectronics Fabrication
+ Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing
+ Sensor and Actuator Manufacturing

SPECIALTY MATERIALS & CHEMICALS

Metals:

+ Casting and Forging
+ Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
+ Heat Treatment
+ Recycling
+ Hydrometallurgy

Alloys:

+ Powder Metallurgy
+ Alloying Techniques
+ Surface Treatments

Ceramics:

+ Sintering
+ Sol-Gel Processing
+ Injection Molding

Glass:

+ Tempering
+ Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
+ Fiber Drawing

Polymers:

+ Extrusion and Injection Molding
+ Polymerization Techniques
+ Blending and Compounding

Composites:

+ Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
+ Pultrusion
+ Autoclave Curing

Nanomaterials:

+ Top-Down and Bottom-Up Synthesis
+ Electrospinning
+ Self-Assembly Techniques

Chemicals:

+ Catalysis
+ Distillation and Purification
+ Electrochemical Synthesis

Capital raise services to i) facilitate liquidity events for business owners without giving up equity or ii) transition the company to the next generation or strong and loyal members of management.

Services Offered:

+ Debt Capital Advisory
+ Equity Capital Advisory

Buy-side M&A Advisory

Strategically grow through acquisitions to drive increased value-add and scale quicker. We are your trusted partner to execute from start to finish.

Services Offered:

+ Market Assessment
+ Target and Criteria Development
+ Process Management
+ Strategy and Negotiation
+ Due Diligence and Closing
+ Integration Management

Sell-side M&A Advisory

Conduct a sale process for business owners seeking an exit or partial sale of their company. We're your trusted advisor every step of the way.

Services Offered:

+ Corporate Sales
+ Recapitalizations
+ Divestitures

Surface Technologies

Corrosion, wear & heat protection

+ Thermal Spray
+ Laser
+ Heat Treatment
+ Galvanization
+ Shot Peening
+ Electroplating
+ Anodizing
+ Cathodic Protection

Thin Film Technologies

+ Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
+ Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
+ Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)

Surface Modification

+ Ion Implantation
+ Plasma Treatment

Other Coatings & Finishes

+ Protective coatings, decorative coatings, nanocoatings