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Top 25 Independent investment banks worldwide

Name: Independent investment banks worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Oct 14, 2026 28,097 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 28,097 company matches for independent investment banks worldwide as of October 2026 and tracks 815,102 professional contacts across them, including 260,269 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and London the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for independent investment banks worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed October 14, 2026. Country and city lists for independent investment banks follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact Recorded Oct 14, 2026 How this list was built

28,097Companies

815,102Contacts tracked

260,269Verified emails

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The 25 largest independent investment banks worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 28,097 company matches for independent investment banks worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Oct 14, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Jpmorganchase	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	226,306 contacts →
	Exact match “With a history tracing its roots to 1799 in New York City, JPMorganChase is one of the world's oldest, largest, and best-known financial institutions-carrying forth the innovative…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Barclays Investment Bank	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	21,533 contacts →
	Exact match “Barclays Investment Bank deploys financial solutions to help our clients with their funding, financing, strategic and risk management needs across sectors, markets and economies.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	SEB	Exact match	Stockholm, SwedenHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	17,255 contacts →
	Exact match “SEB is a leading northern European financial services group with a strong belief that entrepreneurial minds and innovative companies are key in creating a better world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Bb&t	Exact match	Charlotte, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	13,769 contacts →
	Exact match “We’d love to stay connected with you!” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	SAFRA	Exact match	Sao Paulo, BrazilHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	11,676 contacts →
	Exact match “Somos referência em investimentos.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	RBC Capital Markets	Exact match	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	11,147 contacts →
	Exact match “RBC Capital Markets is recognized by the most significant corporations, institutional investors, asset managers, private equity firms, and governments around the globe as an…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Suntrust	Exact match	Charlotte, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	10,876 contacts →
	Exact match “We’d love to stay connected with you!” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	BTG Pactual	Exact match	São Paulo, BrazilHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	10,083 contacts →
	Exact match “O BTG Pactual (BPAC11) é o maior Banco de investimentos da América Latina e atua nos mercados de Investment Banking, Corporate Lending, Sales & Trading, Wealth Management, Asset…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Jefferies	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	7,841 contacts →
	Exact match “Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth and asset management…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	Stifel Financial Corp	Exact match	St. Louis, MO, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	7,077 contacts →
	Exact match “Established in 1890, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is one of the nation’s premier full-service financial services firms, providing brokerage, trading, investment…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	KROLL	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	6,658 contacts →
	Exact match “As the leading independent provider of risk and financial advisory solutions, Kroll leverages our unique insights, data and technology to help clients stay ahead of complex…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Brown Brothers Harriman	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	6,579 contacts →
	Exact match “Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a global financial services firm known for premium service and specialist expertise.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	CICC	Exact match	Beijing, ChinaHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	5,887 contacts →
	Exact match “China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC, 03908.HK601995.SH) is a top tier investment bank, founded in China in 1995, providing first-class financial services to…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Rothschild & CO	Exact match	Paris, FranceHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	5,577 contacts →
	Exact match “Rothschild & Co is one of the world's largest independent financial advisory groups.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	BAIRD	Exact match	Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	5,475 contacts →
	Exact match “Since 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Itau BBA	Exact match	São Paulo, BrazilHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	4,882 contacts →
	Exact match “Itaú BBA is Latin America's largest corporate investment bank and its part of the Itaú Unibanco group, one of the largest financial conglomerates in the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Mufg Pension & Market Services	Exact match	Sydney, AustraliaHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	4,357 contacts →
	Exact match “A global, digitally enabled business that is committed to empowering a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Cibc Capital Markets	Exact match	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	4,302 contacts →
	Exact match “Transform what's possible with industry-leading solutions tailored to you.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Lazard	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	4,059 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 1848, Lazard is the preeminent financial advisory and asset management firm, with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	Inbursa Grupo Financiero, S.A. DE C.V	Exact match	León, MexicoHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	10001+	3,961 contacts →
	Exact match “En Grupo Financiero Inbursa estamos comprometidos con México, somos un Grupo Financiero que integra el mejor capital humano para cuidar y hacer crecer de la manera más eficaz el…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Houlihan Lokey	Exact match	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,913 contacts →
	Exact match “Houlihan Lokey, Inc.(NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Evercore	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,594 contacts →
	Exact match “Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	BNY Pershing	Exact match	Jersey City, NJ, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	5,001-10,000	3,444 contacts →
	Exact match “BNY Pershing and its affiliates provide global financial business solutions to advisors, broker-dealers, family offices, hedge fund and ’40 Act fund managers, registered…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Oddo BHF	Exact match	Paris, FranceHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,168 contacts →
	Exact match “ODDO BHF is a European financial group with a history dating back to more than 180 years.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Oppenheimer & Co. INC	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 14, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,115 contacts →
	Exact match “Oppenheimer is a global financial institution offering Wealth Management, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking solutions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 14, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “independent investment banks”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Independent investment banks worldwide at a glance

As of Oct 14, 2026

31.9%Verified-email coverage

29.0Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

3.6%Largest-city concentration · London

Oct 14, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

18,072

11-50

7,463

51-200

1,600

201-500

460

501-1,000

178

1,001-5,000

159

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: Every country. Country and city lists for independent investment banks are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “independent investment banks” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 260,269 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on October 14, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Independent investment banks by location

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Every Independent investment banks list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “independent investment banks”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many independent investment banks are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 28,097 company matches for independent investment banks worldwide as of October 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Jpmorganchase tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most independent investment banks?

The United States leads with 7,802 companies, followed by India (1,951) and the United Kingdom (1,728). Every independent investment banks list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most independent investment banks?

London leads with 1008 company records, followed by New York (943) and Paris (489).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 260,269 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 28,097 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

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The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on October 14, 2026.

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RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.