Category Archives: Blog

  1. Preparing Your Utility Service Company for Sale: Key Strategies for Maximizing Value

    By: Evan Klisares When the time comes to sell a business in the Power & Infrastructure sector, careful preparation and strategic decision-making can significantly impact the value you receive. Maximizing the value of your business requires a proactive approach that addresses various aspects of your company’s operations, financials, and overall market positioning. In this blog…

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  2. Founders 2023 Summer Serve Day

    A bi-annual tradition, the Founders team spends every MLK Day and one Saturday in July aiding local causes in tangible ways. This July, Founders exemplified their commitment to service by dedicating their time and efforts at Barrett Elementary School. Located on the outskirts of downtown Birmingham, Barrett Elementary is a pre-K through 5th-grade school of…

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  3. Marketing Technology July 2023 Market Update

    In the Marketing Technology July 2023 Market Update, we highlight public market trends, M&A activity, and the most active buyers/investors. We also share key performance indicators and valuation trends for three sub-sectors within the MarTech space. We’ve curated the latest market commentary and shared some relevant content published by our team. One piece that we…

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  4. How the Availability of Leverage Impacts Valuation

    By: Michael White In today’s M&A market, the availability of leverage plays a major factor in determining the valuation of a company. Private equity’s strategy involves leverage accounting for anywhere between 40% and 60% of the deal consideration. Leverage allows private equity to produce higher returns on their investment as they are having to use…

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  5. What Is and Why Does Working Capital Matter in MSP Transactions?

    By: Chris Weingartner Working capital is a crucial financial metric that measures an MSP’s ability to meet its short-term obligations and fund its daily operations. For any IT Services company, working capital plays a vital role in ensuring smooth service delivery, managing cash flow, and funding growth opportunities. When selling a company, it is fundamental…

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  6. Childcare Industry Insights: Senate Hearing Summary

    By: Nathan Kelly On Wednesday, May 31st, the U.S. Senate met to discuss the childcare industry. For our relationships in the early childhood education industry, we took away several key points on the hearing, and noted a round-up of how industry groups reacted: Full Committee Hearing: “Today, the care workforce at large represents millions of…

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