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…
A sell-side perspective on valuations, buyer activity, and where the market is heading The Market is Undeniably Hot Let’s start with the obvious: deal activity in the power sector has gone parabolic. After a two-year hangover from the 2022-2023 rate hike cycle (when corporate buyers pulled back and deal counts dropped nearly 30% from their…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 2026) – Founders Advisors (“Founders”) is pleased to announce the addition of four new Partners to the firm: Gene Bazemore, Brad Johnson, John Sullivan, and Chris Weingartner. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership, client service, and a long-standing commitment to the firm’s mission and values. The firm also announced a strategic reorganization…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan 22, 2026) – Founders is pleased to announce the sale of GRO Marketing to OuterBox, a portfolio company of WILsquare Capital. GRO Marketing is a full-service digital performance marketing agency specialized in serving multifamily, student housing, and senior living community clients. GRO was exclusively advised by principals of Founders Advisors in this…
In this edition of Founders’ Enterprise Support Software Vertical Coverage Report, our team shares key market takeaways and recent activity across the Enterprise Support Software landscape. The report includes coverage across supply chain software, FP&A software, and workflow and process automation software, along with broader insights on valuation trends and investor priorities. This report includes:…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 14, 2026) – Founders is pleased to announce that certain principals of Founders Advisors, LLC advised Pinson Valley Heat Treating Company, Inc. (“PVHT”) in its sale to Weinberg Capital Group (“WCG”). The transaction closed on December 5, 2025. Founded in 1970, PVHT is a leading provider of metal heat treating services to…