“Chestnut was a true start-up, used to working fast and results-oriented. We needed a firm who could optimize the process of realizing our value. We found an ideal partner in Asante who worked tirelessly with expertise, laser-sharp focus and passion that resulted in a wonderful transaction, completed on schedule. They were great partners, and they increased the value of our company. I am grateful I had the opportunity to work with Jennifer and James, and look forward to doing so again.”

– Aaron L. Berez, M.D., Founder and Chief Executive Officer

“Asante’s unparallelled tenacity in keeping the timetable and negotiations on track was paramount to the success of our sale.”

– Quang Tran, Founder and Chief Operating Officer

“Asante was instrumental in achieving a fabulous outcome in the sale of our company CryoCath. I was impressed by their intelligent and well thought through approach, strong negotiating skills and excellent and transparent communication ability. They were able to gain and maintain the trust of all parties involved. Through a unique combination of seasoned experience and relentless energy, they drove the team toward this excellent result. I would recommend Asante to anyone in similar situations and would choose them again.”

– Jan Keltjens, Chief Executive Officer

“It was a great pleasure to work with Jennifer Halsey and the Asante team as they tirelessly prepared our companies and management team to obtain the highest quality evaluation and sale price. The Asante team is knowledgeable, professional, dedicated and high energy. When we first met with Asante, they communicated the range they believed they could achieve for our business. They subsequently delivered multiple offers above that range. I was extremely pleased with the work Asante did for us and highly recommend them.“

– Roland Christensen, Ph.D., Founder and former Chief Executive Officer

“We hired Asante Partners because we wanted a boutique firm that would focus on our project as a priority and who understood the medical business. The Asante team took the time to analyze our company in depth and remained committed to us throughout a lengthy process. Ultimately, their help was critical to our ability to deliver a transaction that provided the optimal outcome for our shareholders.”

– Elvir Causevic, Founder and President

“The Asante Partners team provided thoughtful advice and was attentive to our needs. They fully justified the confidence of the Everest Board in their firm and its ability to identify likely buyers and obtain the best price for the business. Asante worked with us throughout in a refreshing spirit of partnership and collaboration.”

– Phil Himelstein, Chairman

“I hired Asante to support us in the sale process. They gave us wise counsel, provided strong analytical support to the process and brought in several potential buyers. This was an important transaction for NanoGram Devices, and I am pleased that Asante was involved.”

– Barry Cheskin, President and Chief Executive Officer

“I have had the opportunity to work with the Asante team for many years now on very different assignments, and on multiple transactions with both public and private life science companies. Their hands-on approach, focus and commitment to the client is without question, and in my opinion, a refreshing standard in a field that is often lacking in efforts to build and sustain quality long-term relationships. And that’s quite important to me.”

– George W. Dunbar, Jr., Chief Executive Officer

“When we were approached for acquisition, we knew it would be important to have a banking team to support us who could enthusiastically commit to a transaction our size and convey our company’s abilities. The team at Asante exceeded our expectations. They were professional, detailed and positive throughout the experience. They were integral to our success.”

– Steve Tablak, Chief Executive Officer, Tamtron

“Asante Partners executed an efficient and effective transaction that satisfied the interests of our core constituencies: creditors, shareholders, management and employees. Asante Partners’ focused expertise in healthcare, along with their conscientious work ethic, was commendable. They fulfilled our expectation in all regards.”

– Carter H. Eckert, Chairman and CEO, Tamtron’s parent company IMPATH

“Asante regularly presents us with promising business opportunities and then follows through with the support needed to evaluate them properly. I am extremely pleased with the work they have done on our behalf over the years.”

– Richard M. Levy, Ph.D., Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer