Contact Broker
390 North Broadway, Suite 120,
Jericho, New York 11753
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Affiliated Broker
Angelo A. Ferrara
About the Company
Rapt is a middle market intermediary firm involved in business brokering, valuations, commercial RE & finance, and business planning/coaching. Our company name, Rapt, was chosen to convey our deep commitment to providing our complete, undivided attention to our task. We are professionals who approach each of our engagements with Intensity, Integrity, Fairness and Honesty.
Our basic strategy is to negotiate on merits and conduct principled negotiations, requiring that both parties negotiate on objective standards that focus on interests and not positions. This strategy is best accomplished by presenting mutually advantageous options (“win-win” options) that make it easier to reach a conclusion. In our experience, this expedites the process and leads to successful negotiations that are acceptable to both sides.
Our relationship with the owner of a privately held company is a highly personalized hands-on service. We do not hand off work to junior associates once an agreement has been signed to represent a client company. We work closely with owners and their advisors from the beginning to gain an in-depth level of knowledge about the company. Every organization is different and we strive to gain an understanding of the uniqueness of each company that ultimately becomes a driver in the associated value.
Our principal, Angelo A. Ferrara, has advanced degrees in both business administration and engineering and has taught finance courses to MBA candidates. Prior to opening Rapt, he operated a manufacturing company and brings a “hands on” business experience to the buying and selling process. He is a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and has achieved their designation as a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI). As one who has experienced owning and operating his own business, he understands that in he must act as a mentor to his client as well conduct successful negotiations.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Michael recently joined RAPT after a successful corporate career that spanned over 24 years in MedTech to apply his expertise in strategic marketing, business development, pricing, and M&A to help a broad range of businesses maximize their value.
His career began in the family-owned business specializing in custom-engineered refrigeration systems, where he managed projects from conceptual design through full-scale production. Raised with an entrepreneurial mindset, Michael has firsthand experience in ownership and the responsibilities of running a small business.
Michael holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and an MBA in Marketing & Finance. A former college pitcher, he leverages the principles of precision, preparation, and smart execution to help businesses maximize value, prepare for sale, or explore acquisitions.
He and Angelo enjoy a collaborative working relationship that blends complementary strengths, ensuring clients receive empathetic guidance and practical strategies tailored to their unique goals.
Services Provided
Rapt is a professional business brokerage firm concentrating on the confidential sale, acquisition, and valuation of small to mid-sized business concerns. The firm can also help arrange commercial finance and provide consulting services to business owners to improve their net return, or to improve their business as part of an exit strategy.
The company was formed in 1998 by Angelo A. Ferrara and originally concentrated on arranging commercial loans and providing business consulting services. Subsequently, the company transitioned into business transactions and now focuses primarily on the sale of small to mid-sized business concerns.
Areas Served
Michael recently joined RAPT after a successful corporate career that spanned over 24 years in MedTech to apply his expertise in strategic marketing, business development, pricing, and M&A to help a broad range of businesses maximize their value. His career began in the family-owned business specializing in custom-engineered refrigeration systems, where he managed projects from conceptual design through full-scale production. Raised with an entrepreneurial mindset, Michael has firsthand experience in ownership and the responsibilities of running a small business. Michael holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and an MBA in Marketing & Finance. A former college pitcher, he leverages the principles of precision, preparation, and smart execution to help businesses maximize value, prepare for sale, or explore acquisitions. He and Angelo enjoy a collaborative working relationship that blends complementary strengths, ensuring clients receive empathetic guidance and practical strategies tailored to their unique goals.
