Viking Mergers & Acquisitions has welcomed Jake Iacovella to its Tampa office as an Associate Advisor, highlighting the firm’s continued focus on developing talent with both technical expertise and a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
Iacovella’s interest in working with entrepreneurs is rooted in his upbringing. His father immigrated from Italy and spent more than 40 years building, operating, and selling companies. Observing that journey shaped Iacovella’s appreciation for the sacrifices made by privately held business owners and informs his approach to supporting them through major transitions.
Before joining Viking, Iacovella worked in commercial real estate, where he built experience in underwriting and financial modeling. His responsibilities included managing acquisitions and dispositions, leading buyer outreach, and overseeing transaction due diligence across hundreds of listings nationwide.
At Viking, Iacovella will help business owners prepare, market, and exit their companies at maximum value. He brings experience in financial analysis, valuations, and transactional execution, with hands-on exposure to sell-side M&A processes.
A Tampa native, Iacovella earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida State University. He also serves as Chairman of the Rising Leaders Board at the Children’s Cancer Center.
Viking M&A’s Florida Division supports business owners with annual revenues ranging from $2m to $250m, offering complimentary business valuation services, ongoing valuation updates, and comprehensive exit planning and strategy for small and middle-market companies.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Tampa, Florida, Viking operates 18 offices across the United States. Over the past three decades, the firm has completed more than 950 business sales and maintains an 85% closing rate, with sellers securing an average of 96% of their asking price.
KEY QUOTE:
“Jake understands that selling a business is never just a transaction. It’s personal, and he recognizes the profound meaning behind the process. That perspective, combined with his financial discipline and work ethic, makes him a strong addition to our Florida team.”
Larry Lawson, Florida Division President, Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
