Deborah Agrafojo
Deborah Agrafojo
- Partner, M&A Investment Banker
- Deborah has influenced and directed strategic and owner-operator mergers and acquisitions in many different fields. She believes strongly that assisting a business to grow and develop strong practices is the best way to create a company that is poised for exit planning or gaining an equity growth partner. Deborah supports industries including Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Life Sciences, Specialty Trades, and Business Services. Deborah took a less traditional route to investment banking, completing her FINRA certification after several other career choices. As a young teen, she started her very first business, a commercial cleaning service. Her passion for learning and drive for success included studying Microbiology, English Education, American History, and Allergy Adapted Baking. Deborah is deeply involved in the business advisory community, is a board member with XPX Connecticut and M&A Source and actively involved with ACG Connecticut. She believes strongly in giving back through education, regularly speaking to business owners and industry groups on topics ranging from deal readiness to exit planning. She is also the founder and host of Touchstone Talks, a podcast that brings business owners real-world insight from trusted advisors and professionals to help them prepare for a successful transition.