Tayeh Capital Group has completed a majority investment in Council Advisors, marking the private equity firm’s first institutional investment in the founder-led advisory business.
| Acquirer | Tayeh Capital Group (US) |
|---|---|
| Target | Council Advisors (US) |
| Type of Deal | Buyout |
| Deal Value | Undisclosed |
| Date Announced | 2026-07-23 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-23 |
| Buy-Side Financial Advisor(s) | Houlihan Lokey |
| Sell-Side Financial Advisor(s) | Houlihan Lokey |
| Buy-Side Legal Advisor(s) | Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Vedder Price |
| Sell-Side Legal Advisor(s) | Vedder Price, Willkie Farr & Gallagher |
Deal Mechanics
Tayeh Capital Group has completed a majority investment in Council Advisors. The deal aims to support the advisory firm's next phase of growth by providing strategic expertise and operational resources.
Strategic Rationale
The investment is intended to enable Council Advisors to accelerate its expansion plans, enhance service offerings, and drive greater market penetration across its three primary business segments: SSA & Company (operating strategy and performance improvement), The Miles Group (executive development and succession planning), and High Lantern Group (strategic communications).
Financial Context
Council Advisors is a 20-year-old founder-led C-suite advisory firm that provides strategic advice to CEOs, executive teams, boards of directors, and investment firms. The company's portfolio comprises over 160 professionals across three distinct business units.
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Houlihan Lokey served as the financial advisor for Council Advisors while Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Vedder Price advised Tayeh Capital Group on legal matters.
Advisors
Houlihan Lokey acted as the exclusive buy-side and sell-side financial advisor to both parties in this transaction. On the buy side, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Vedder Price provided legal counsel to Tayeh Capital Group, while Vedder Price and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP supported Council Advisors.
Outlook
The acquisition is expected to provide Council Advisors with additional capital, strategic expertise, and operational support necessary for its continued growth. The existing management teams of the three business units will retain their leadership roles and identities under the new ownership structure.