Ethical M&A advisor CapEQ has been honoured with the prestigious Breakthrough Culture Award. The accolade recognises the B-Corp accredited corporate finance advisor’s commitment to a progressive, people-first workplace that reflects the same principles it champions for clients: collaborative, compassionate, and candid.
The Breakthrough Culture Awards spotlight companies that are redefining "People-First"
organisations. Through confidential employee surveys and interviews, the judges identified companies that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to their people and leadership in cultivating a people-first culture.
After evaluating thousands of companies and interviewing over 20,000 employees, CapEQ M&A advisor stood out as a workplace where employees truly thrive.
Co-founder and Partner Mark Sapsford said: "The fact that we were chosen based on our own employees' confidential feedback is a powerful validation. It confirms we're on the right path."
This recognition validates the firm's belief that sustainable work practices drive long-term success.
CapEQ has created an environment where professional growth coexists with personal well-being, demonstrating that maintaining high performance doesn't mean sacrificing work-life balance.
Judges were particularly impressed by the firm's team-centric culture, which breaks from traditional advisory models. By celebrating collective achievement, openly sharing dependencies, and enabling natural communication, this approach benefits team members and demonstrates to clients the practical advantages of the firm's principles.
Mark added: "We spend time looking at each role, ensuring there are clear boundaries and making sure each person has autonomy in day-to-day decision making so they're not waiting on someone else to make decisions."
What sets CapEQ M&A advisor apart is its commitment to empathy in the workplace.
Rather than viewing employees as replaceable parts, the company provides the time, space, language, tools, and empowerment needed for employees to excel professionally while living meaningfully outside of work.