Market Insights

  1. What to Expect When Transacting – Managing the Emotions of a Process

    By: Billy Pritchard As founders begin to pursue a sellside transaction process, it is important to understand the various phases of process execution and the emotional cycles that will most likely come with each phase. Our team is a firm believer that, often, the most value we can add to these processes is helping manage…

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  2. The Customer Isn’t Always Right – When to Fire a Challenging Client

    By: Chris Weingartner As a Managed Services Provider (MSP), your goal is to provide efficient IT services and support to your clients while maintaining a profitable and sustainable business. While client retention and growth are two major factors in determining the valuation of a business, there are certain situations where it might be better to…

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Founders Advises Western Computer in Sale to Evergreen Services Group

    BIRMINGHAM, AL. (July 18, 2023) – Founders is pleased to announce that Evergreen Services Group (“Evergreen”) has acquired Western Computer, a leading Microsoft Gold Cloud partner and reseller of Microsoft Dynamics 365, CRM, and ERP systems. Western Computer follows Evergreen’s acquisition of 70 software and services companies since 2017. Western Computer was exclusively advised by principals…

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