The Next “BIG Thing”: Private Equity May “Double Down” on MSPs
Why does FOCUS Investment Banking's Abe Garver believe growth in private equity-backed MSP Platforms may accelerate? Here is Garver's thesis.
Can MSP deals stand up to higher interest rates?
There is some angst out there as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, which is intended to slow the economy and could impact corporate earnings. Yet at the same time, there has been a flood of large private equity groups that are still eager to buy MSP platforms.
Data “Signals” Provide Best MSP M&A Targets for Private Equity
To help private equity firms, FOCUS Investment Banking’s Managed Service Provider (MSP) Team has created the first and only predictive “signal-driven” custom scoring of the top 1,138 MSP targets that appear on the most prominent industry lists.
Three Ways to Top the Inc. 5000 & ChannelE2E’s Top 100 MSPs
If your goal as an MSP is to top the Inc. 5000 or ChannelE2E’s Top 100 MSPs, there are three strategies to consider.
Our Top Prediction for MSP M&A: It’s a Platform Grab Right Now
Our top prediction for the MSP market this year is this: It’s no longer simply a land grab, but a platform grab
Private Equity 101 for MSPs: Part 1 – New Platforms
New Platform investments are the life blood of private equity, as they are viewed as the starting point for more acquisitions in the future.
Private Equity 101 for MSPs: Part 2 – Add-Ons
Strategic “Add-Ons” are designed to complement an existing platform business.
Managed Service Providers: Part 2
As we discussed in the previous blog, there is a growing trend of small and medium-sized businesses outsourcing their IT functions to Managed Service Providers, or MSPs, for reasons of cost, time efficiency and technology support and expertise. While the MSP sector is large, highly profitable and growing rapidly, it’s also highly fragmented, with more than 20,000 companies in North America offering a wide variety of IT services. That creates M&A opportunities for MSPs looking to expand their menu of services, increase market share and diversify revenue streams.
Managed Service Providers: Part 1
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have historically relied on in-house ...
