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Mike Ryan

Mike Ryan

Founder & CEO — M&A advisor, capital raising, and business valuations

Chicago, Illinois
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Joined November 2025
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Summary

Founder and long‑tenured M&A advisor: Mike founded Worldwide Capital & Mergers in 1991 and has run the firm since, advising on selling companies, acquisitions, business valuations and capital raising across multiple industry verticals (healthcare, technology, transportation, telecom). worldwidecapitalmergers+1
Accounting and CPA foundation informing deal work: he trained in a Big Four entrepreneurial services division, is a Certified Public Accountant, and holds a BS in Accounting and an MBA (Marketing) from Saint Louis University—background that underpins his valuation and financing advice. worldwidecapitalmergers
Public thought leadership for owners and buyers: he authors practical articles for the firm's specialty division sites (e.g., Healthcare Capital & Mergers) on topics like alternative financing and selling a company, indicating a focus on actionable guidance for privately held-company owners. healthcarecapitalmergers+1

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Alternative Financing Sources for Privately Held Companies

Practical overview of non-bank financing options (mezzanine financing, convertible debentures, private equity, strategic investors) and structuring approaches for privately held companies.

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Selling A Healthcare Company

Guidance on reasons owners sell healthcare businesses, timing and strategic considerations when preparing a healthcare company for sale.

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