Erika Baez-Grimes is the linchpin in the business ecosystem!
She is a certified, award winning M&A advisor, founder, acquirer and dealmaker with more than 15 years of experience leading transactions across the MAIN STREET & lower middle market. She oversees a portfolio of companies focused on entrepreneurship education, valuation, payment optimization, capital access, deal execution, and ownership transitions.
Through her tenure in business, Erika built a national reputation for achieving premium outcomes for founder led and family-owned businesses. The Baez Grimes portfolio of companies holds active limited partner positions across multiple industries and Is proud to be growing that portfolio through acquisition.
Beyond dealmaking, Erika has been recognized for advancing entrepreneurship through acquisition education in underserved and marginalized communities. She serves on boards and contributes to initiatives that expand business ownership access nationally. She holds multiple professional designations in the M&A space, but most importantly, she is a proud basketball wife and MAMA!!!