BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 26, 2026) – Founders is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pump & Process Equipment, Inc. (“Pump & Process”) and Legacy Environmental Process, LLC (“Legacy Environmental”) by CITCO Water, a portfolio company of Trivest Partners. Pump & Process and Legacy Environmental were exclusively advised by principals of Founders Advisors, LLC in this…
In this edition of Founder’s Human Capital Management Market Insights, our team provides insights from the marketplace. This report summarizes M&A activity, sector overviews, labor force indicators, public valuation multiples, and trends across human capital management (HCM). Our update also includes insights into: 2025 M&A Market in Review & Outlook for 2026 Staffing Services Valuation…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 13, 2026) – Founders is pleased to announce that HRI, Inc, a subsidiary of Colas Inc., was acquired by Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (“GOH”). Colas Inc. was exclusively advised by principals of Founders Advisors, LLC in this transaction. The transaction closed February 20, 2026. HRI, Inc. is a diversified construction company with expertise in highways, airports, bridges, water and wastewater treatment facilities, asphalt paving and site development…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 9, 2026) – Founders is pleased to announce that Dent Moses, LLP has been acquired by Doeren Mayhew, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity (“Audax”). Dent Moses is a Birmingham-based CPA and advisory firm providing audit, tax, advisory, and IT managed services. Dent Moses was exclusively advised by principals of Founders…
The SaaS market is entering 2026 in a reset environment, not a collapse. Public multiples have repriced, scrutiny has increased, and AI is reshaping competitive moats. In our February 2026 SaaS Industry Update, we outline what is changing and where disciplined operators can still create value. Key Highlights: M&A activity rebounded in 2025, with global…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (February 26, 2026) – Founders is pleased to announce that certain principals of Founders Advisors, LLC advised Gridco, Inc. (“Gridco” or, the “Company”) on a minority growth investment from BayHawk Capital (“BayHawk”). The transaction closed on December 31, 2025. Founded in 2023, Gridco is a leading provider of transmission, distribution, and substation services…