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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents CyberSheath in its Investment from Lightview Capital

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents CyberSheath in its Investment from Lightview Capital

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Washington, DC, (December 21, 2021) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that CyberSheath, the largest Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) managed service vendor for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors, has received an investment from Lightview Capital to expand its ability to secure the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). FOCUS advised CyberSheath in this transaction.

Our Top Prediction for MSP M&A: It’s a Platform Grab Right Now

Our Top Prediction for MSP M&A: It’s a Platform Grab Right Now

Abraham Garver2024-02-19T18:23:55+00:00Blogs, Managed Service Providers, Technology Services|

Our top prediction for the MSP market this year is this: It’s no longer simply a land grab, but a platform grab

FOCUS Managed Service Providers

FOCUS Managed Service Providers

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FOCUS’ MSP Team executes on a customized strategy tailored to meet each client’s objectives. We work with equal ease on the sell-side and the buy-side, bringing deep industry expertise and years of transaction experience to every engagement.

Private Equity 101 for MSPs: Part 1 – New Platforms

Private Equity 101 for MSPs: Part 1 – New Platforms

Abraham Garver2024-02-19T18:24:05+00:00Articles, Blogs, Managed Service Providers, Technology Services|

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

Private Equity 101 for MSPs: Part 2 – Add-Ons

Abraham Garver2024-02-19T18:24:47+00:00Articles, Blogs, Managed Service Providers, Technology Services|

Strategic “Add-Ons” are designed to complement an existing platform business.

Salesforce Market Insights

Salesforce Market Insights

Manan K. Shah2024-01-22T11:00:17+00:00Blogs, Downloads, Government and Defense, Industry Reports, Managed Service Providers, Technology Services, White Papers|

The M&A market for companies in the Salesforce Partners program is reaching a critical inflection point. Competition is growing more intense, as the number of available firms shrinks, raising already-high valuations for those that remain independent. At the same time, proposed capital gains tax hikes make it imperative for potential sellers to consider doing deals as soon as possible.

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Network Support Co. in its Acquisition by Logically

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Network Support Co. in its Acquisition by Logically

admin2024-02-19T18:19:46+00:00Deals, Managed Service Providers, Mergers & Acquisitions News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Technology Services|

Washington, DC, (February 3, 2021) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Network Support Co. (NSC), a nationally recognized provider of managed IT services based in Danbury, Connecticut, has been acquired by Logically, a Portland, Maine-based leading provider of managed IT services to small and midsize organizations. FOCUS was the catalyst for the transaction and served as exclusive financial advisor to NSC.

Managed Service Providers: Part 2

Managed Service Providers: Part 2

Abraham Garver2024-02-12T19:30:19+00:00Articles, Managed Service Providers, Technology Services|

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.

General Informatics, Represented by FOCUS Investment Banking, is Recapitalized by Rosewood Private Investments

General Informatics, Represented by FOCUS Investment Banking, is Recapitalized by Rosewood Private Investments

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Washington, DC (December 22, 2020) – FOCUS Investment Banking, (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and capital raising services, announced that General Informatics (GI), a Baton Rouge, LA-based full-service IT managed services provider (MSP), cloud services business and IT consultancy, has been recapitalized by Rosewood Private Investments (RPI), a Dallas-based private equity firm. Focus advised General Informatics in this transaction.

Managed Service Providers: Part 1

Managed Service Providers: Part 1

Abraham Garver2024-02-19T18:20:14+00:00Articles, Managed Service Providers, Technology Services|

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have historically relied on in-house ...