Deal toys that capture the transaction.
M&A tombstones, IPO commemoratives, fund-launch markers, and league-table gifts — for investment banks, PE firms, and corporate law.
Deal toys are a specific tradition in finance: a small, sculptural commemorative produced after a closing to mark the transaction. The format started with literal granite tombstones in the 1970s and now spans every shape and material the design can support — layered acrylic with the deal structure embedded as graphics, photo-real glass etchings, sculpted metal interpretations of the company logo, even illuminated pieces with the closing date and team. Every example below was made for one transaction — one bank, one fund, one client — and we are routinely commissioned for IPOs, M&A closings, fund launches, and league-table gifts for the legal and accounting teams. Production timeline is intentionally tight because closings shift: we can compress to 2–3 weeks for the working group and 4–6 weeks for the full distribution if you involve us before the announcement.
About this category.
How quickly can a tombstone be produced after closing?
Working-group tombstones (5–15 pieces): 2–3 weeks from design lock. Full distribution sets (50+): 4–6 weeks. If you involve us before the announcement we can pre-produce the silhouette and only add the closing details once final.
Can you embed deal structure (parties, advisors, amounts)?
Yes — that's the point. We typeset the deal block (parties, role of each advisor, deal size, closing date) and integrate it into the design. UV printing, internal laser engraving, or sandblasted relief depending on the material.
Do you sign NDAs before the announcement?
Routinely. We can sign your firm's standard NDA or ours; either way the design files, deal block, and your client's brand are treated as confidential until you authorize public posting.
What's the typical quantity for a tombstone distribution?
Most deals run 25–80 units across the working group, advisors, and key clients. We can produce a single trophy or a 200-piece distribution; volume changes the per-unit cost and timeline but not the visual quality.