Unless you are operating your MSP in stealth mode with little to no web presence, odds are that you receive inquiries from private equity groups (PEGs) on a near-daily basis. While this is flattering and can be exciting, it is important to first understand a few basics of how PEGs work, and second, appreciate the…
Founders recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary, a truly memorable experience. Held at the beautiful Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Alabama, the 3-day celebration was filled with exciting activities, delicious food, and quality time with co-workers and friends of the firm. We could not have asked for a better way to celebrate such a significant milestone. The…
BIRMINGHAM, AL. (February 23, 2023) – Founders Advisors (“Founders”) is pleased to announce that EasyPower, LLC, a premier provider of software for intelligently designing, analyzing, and monitoring electrical power systems, has been acquired by Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company (Nasdaq: BSY). Established in 1984 and located in Portland, OR, EasyPower has been at…
BIRMINGHAM, AL. (March 1, 2023) – Founders is pleased to announce that certain principals of Founders Advisors advised Accruit Holdings LLC (“Accruit”), a leading independent Qualified Intermediary and technology service provider of real estate 1031 exchanges, in its sale to Millennium Trust Company, LLC (“Millennium Trust”), a portfolio company of Abry Partners. Accruit has successfully revolutionized…
Last week during our Restaurant Roundtable, we had a fruitful discussion covering a number of subjects with our good friend, Kathleen Wood of KWP. Kathleen has not only consulted with many emerging brands, but also helped lead the rapid and successful growth at both Walk-On’s and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. Please see the below for a recorded video…
By: Billy Pritchard As founders begin to consider various capital transactions for their business, they are often focused on two primary deal structures: 1) selling 100% of the business to a strategic buyer, or 2) partnering with a private equity firm through a recapitalization. Depending on the personal objectives of the founders, as well as…