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FE International is a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm specializing in software, e-commerce, and digital media businesses. Founded in 2010 by Thomas Smale, who serves as Founder and CEO, the firm is headquartered at Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan.

feinternational.comLinkedInUpdated Oct 30, 2026
Annual revenue
$3.9M
Apr 2021
Latka List
#631
of 1,307 interviewed companies
Employees
43
Oct 2024

FE International revenue

FE International's annual revenue was $3.9M in April 2021 (source not recorded), the most recent figure on record. FE International is #631 on the Latka List. The list ranks the 1,307 companies Nathan Latka has interviewed by revenue.

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Interviews with Thomas Smale

Nathan Latka has interviewed FE International once, speaking with Thomas Smale.

Watch: How FE International Closed Over $1 Billion in Transactions Across 1,200 Deals Including the $35M ThriveCart Exit (Interview with Founder and CEO Thomas Smale)
  • FE International has completed over $1 billion in M&A transactions since founding in 2010.
  • The firm has represented over 1,200 founders across software, ecommerce, and digital media businesses.
  • ThriveCart was sold for $35 million, with 70% cash paid upfront to the founder.

Read the interviewWatch

FE International competitors

FE International competes most directly with Empire Flippers.

CompanyRevenueEmployeesFounded
Empire Flippers$7.2M802010
FE International$3.9M432010

FE International CEO, founders & employees

Thomas Smale founded FE International in 2010 and runs it as CEO. FE International had 43 employees (October 2024, LinkedIn).

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FE International FAQ

What is FE International's revenue?

FE International's annual revenue was $3.9M in April 2021 (source not recorded). No later figure is on record.

How many employees does FE International have?

FE International had 43 employees in October 2024, according to LinkedIn.

Who is the CEO of FE International?

Thomas Smale is the CEO of FE International and founded the company in 2010. Nathan Latka interviewed Thomas Smale in March 2023.

Who founded FE International?

Thomas Smale founded FE International in 2010.

How this page is sourced

1 from public sources. Founder figures link to the second they were said; public figures name their source; estimates are marked EST and say whose they are. Not financial advice. The Latka List ranks the private, operating companies Nathan Latka has interviewed by the latest revenue figure on each profile, reported or estimated; equal figures share a rank.

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