Transactions Built on Sector Authority
Behind every transaction is a founder or sponsor who chose depth over breadth and a team that delivered on that promise.
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The strategic investment by Riata Capital Group will accelerate Government Window's expansion and innovation in payments technology for state and local governments.
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The strategic investment in KnowledgeLake by Edison Partners provides capital to accelerate the growth of KnowledgeLake’s AI-powered enterprise automation platform, enhancing its ability to deliver intelligent document processing, workflow automation, and content management solutions to clients.
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The acquisition of Cyrco, Inc. by Fidelity Building Services Group strengthens Fidelity’s position in the HVAC and industrial services markets, adding Cyrco’s premier cooling services expertise to support continued growth and innovation for clients nationwide.
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The acquisition of MyGov by Tyler Technologies, Inc. brings a complementary solution to Tyler's product portfolio providing community development and asset management specifically tailor for towns, cities, and counties across the United States.
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The acquisition of Case Anywhere by Counsel Press expands Counsel Press’ reach into the trial court and ADR markets, while providing Case Anywhere with the resources to enhance its innovative legal technology platform.
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Industry-leading recreation management platform across North America partners with global membership and club-management software to strengthen footprint and enhance capabilities in the recreation market.
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The acquisition of Aercon by Ambient Enterprises strengthens Ambient's presence in the HVAC industry and provides Aercon with the operational support needed for continued growth.
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An innovative public safety and security software provider joins forces with a leading investment firm to accelerate growth and enhance solutions in investigation and case management.
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The integration of Judicial Innovations into Avenu’s offerings marks a significant enhancement of Avenu’s capabilities, positioning the company to better meet the evolving needs of government agencies.
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The acquisition of the Morin Companies marks another milestone for Havtech, reinforcing its position as a leader in the North American market for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
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Ascend has now advised Fidelity BSG on nine acquisitions to support its technical, services, and geographic expansion strategy.
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Combining Mission1st’s success in the defense market with Ardent's deep history in the civilian and homeland security markets into a powerhouse integrated solutions set to serve existing and future clients at the next level.
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Kaseware
An innovative public safety and security software provider joins forces with a leading investment firm to accelerate growth and enhance solutions in investigation and case management.