CEA Capital Advisors, LLC

General contacts
Investor type

PE

Founded

1973

AUM

$1 150 M

Location

Tampa, Florida, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B

Region of investment

Asia Middle East Europe South America North America Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

CEA Capital Advisors, LLC is an investment banking and advisory firm headquartered in Tampa, Florida, founded in 1973 by J. Patrick "Rick" Michaels, Jr. The firm boasts a team of approximately 46 professionals and has completed over 1,000 transactions, creating more than $60 billion in client value. CEA is distinguished by its deep sector expertise and global relationships, which enable it to deliver capital solutions and deal structures that generalist banks cannot.

CEA specializes in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and financial advisory services. The firm focuses on sectors such as telecommunications, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and space technology, serving clients across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. CEA's investment strategy includes identifying transformational trends and driving exceptional returns through its managed investments.

Notable investments by CEA include companies in the telecommunications and cybersecurity sectors, although specific portfolio companies are not detailed in the available sources.

Industry

Technology Cybersecurity Digital Aerospace Financial Services Fintech Media and Entertainment Other Telecommunications

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Patrick Michaels Founder, Chairman & CEO
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David Moyer Senior Managing Director/President
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FAQs about CEA Capital Advisors, LLC

CEA Capital Advisors, LLC is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $50-100 m.
CEA Capital Advisors, LLC is located in Tampa, Florida, United States.
CEA Capital Advisors, LLC was founded in 1973.
CEA Capital Advisors, LLC invests in companies and startups in Technology, Cybersecurity, Digital, Aerospace, Financial Services, Fintech, Media and Entertainment, Other, Telecommunications.
CEA Capital Advisors, LLC invests in companies and startups in Asia, Middle East, Europe, South America, North America, Australia and others.
CEA Capital Advisors, LLC invests in companies and startups at Series B.
CEA Capital Advisors, LLC usually invests $50-100 m on average.
CEA Capital Advisors, LLC has around $1 150m assets under management.
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