In this edition of Founders Gases & Welding Equipment Distribution Market Update, our Industrials team shares valuable insights from the industry. The newsletter includes insights highlighting: Public Market Trends Recent Transaction Activity Active Consolidators An overview of Founders specialty distribution coverage If you or someone you know has questions about the market around the Pool…
BIRMINGHAM, AL. (September 12, 2024) – Founders is pleased to announce that Brook Valley Management, Inc. (“Brook Valley” or the “Company”) has completed the sale of Texas Thrift, a portfolio of 17 Texas-based thrift stores, to Brightmore Brands (“Brightmore”), a portfolio company of Beach Point Capital Management LP (“Beach Point”). Pro forma for the transaction,…
When Managed Services Providers (MSPs) strategize their growth, choosing the right sales model becomes a crucial decision. Two common approaches are the direct sales model and relying on channel partners. Each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and understanding these can help MSP owners and CEOs determine the best path forward for their…
In July 2024, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) faced a significant challenge when a faulty update from CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, disrupted the operations of countless businesses worldwide. This incident highlighted the vulnerability of MSPs to third-party software issues, especially when the software is as critical as endpoint protection. For MSPs, whose reputation and business…
In this edition of Founder’s Human Capital Management Market Insights, our team provides insights from the marketplace from Q2 of 2024. M&A activity in Q2 built on the early momentum in Q1 and recorded an 18% year-over-year increase in deal count. Over the first half of the year, estimated deal count has risen 10% compared…
In this edition of Founders’ Q2 2024 Enterprise Support Software Report, our team shares valuable insights from the marketplace. The newsletter highlights coverage of verticals including supply chain software, FP&A software, automation software, and enterprise support services. It also includes: Q2 key highlights High level deal structure overviews A deep dive on strategic combinations Info on…