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.


Showing 12 of 32 transactions

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June 2023 • Financial Infrastructure & Payment Technology
DirectAthletics

Sports-Tech client with a strong customer base and market-leading platform partners with a world-class sports media company to create a dominant force in the endurance market.

Acquired

March 2023 • Software and Technology
Mainline Information Systems

The first strategic acquisition with Ascend as Mainline’s exclusive buy-side advisor bolsters the company’s ability to deliver cloud, IT automation, and DevSecOps solutions and expands its footprint into Asia.

Acquired

January 2023 • Construction & Property Technology
Fidelity

Long-term buy-side advisement aimed at expanding technical and geographical capabilities resulting in eight acquisitions since October 2020.

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January 2023 • Construction & Property Technology
Fidelity

Ascend has assisted with a total of eight acquisitions that support Fidelity BSG's strategy to expand its technical capabilities, services, and geographic footprint.

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January 2023 • Construction & Property Technology
Fidelity

Ascend has assisted with a total of eight acquisitions that support Fidelity BSG's strategy to expand its technical capabilities, services, and geographic footprint.

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January 2023 • Financial Infrastructure & Payment Technology
Interware

Forward-thinking sell-side GovTech client partners with global leader in revenue enhancement and administration solutions for state and local governments to improve citizens’ experience through more efficient technology.

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December 2023 • Financial Infrastructure & Payment Technology
Intelligenz

Innovative recreational booking and management software platform with unique transaction requirements gains a partner with long-term strategic planning and operational expertise while satisfying complex deal requirements.

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Acquired

December 2023 • Government Technology
MCCi

GovTech client committed to meeting the ever-changing demands of government agencies makes highly strategic acquisition of a reputable community development software platform.

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November 2022 • Construction & Property Technology
HC Nye

Sell-side transaction where unique market dynamics that dictated a limited process led to a mutually beneficial partnership, further strengthening both companies’ market-leading position.

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May 2022 • Financial Infrastructure & Payment Technology
Book King

The addition of Book King will serve as a springboard for development activity and bring improved recreation management products to customers throughout North America.

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January 2022 • Supply Chain Management Technology
Capital Seaboard

Highly-regarded sell-side client in the specialty food and beverage distribution space maximized value and found the perfect partner in the midst of the pandemic.

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December 2021 • Government Technology
Shadow Dragon

Innovative sell-side client looking for expertise and resources finds the perfect partner to extend its impact as increased sophistication of cyber-attacks heightens demand.

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Capital Seaboard

Highly-regarded sell-side client in the specialty food and beverage distribution space maximized value and found the perfect partner in the midst of the pandemic.

Software & Technology

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.