Deal History

24 completed transactions spanning 2021–2025 · 5 industries

24
Deals Tracked
5
Industries
2021–2025
Years Active
Business Services6
Cyrco Acquisition by Fidelity Building Services Group2025
Strategic acquirer: Fidelity Building Services Group

Buy-side advisor to Fidelity BSG on acquisition of Cyrco, Inc., a leading HVAC and industrial services company. Transaction strengthens Fidelity's position in HVAC and industrial markets with premier cooling services expertise.

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Havtech Strategic Acquisition of The Morin Companies2024
Strategic acquirer: Havtech

Buy-side advisor to Havtech on acquisition of The Morin Companies, a major North American HVAC services company. Transaction reinforces Havtech's position as regional HVAC leader.

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Aercon Acquisition by Ambient Enterprises2023
Acquired by PE: Ambient Enterprises (ICG portfolio)

Exclusive sell-side advisor to Aercon, a commercial and industrial HVAC systems specialist serving Connecticut and Massachusetts. Transaction paired HVAC manufacturer representative with HVAC services company platform.

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HC Nye Merger with Gil-Bar Book2022
Strategic acquirer: Gil-Bar Book

Sell-side advisor on HC Nye merger with Gil-Bar Book. HVAC and mechanical systems companies combining to provide strategic solutions in evolving post-pandemic environment.

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Fidelity Building Services Group Acquisition of Metro Mechanical2021
Strategic acquirer: Fidelity Building Services Group

Buy-side advisor to Fidelity BSG on acquisition of Metro Mechanical. Transaction strengthens presence in Gulf region and advances multi-regional growth strategy.

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Fidelity Building Services Group Acquisition of Systems Contractors2021
Strategic acquirer: Fidelity Building Services Group

Buy-side advisor to Fidelity BSG on acquisition of Systems Contractors. Transaction demonstrates Ascend's sourcing capability within facilities services.

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Distribution & Logistics1
Capital Seaboard Acquisition by The Chefs' Warehouse2021
Strategic acquirer: The Chefs' Warehouse

Sell-side advisor to Capital Seaboard on acquisition by The Chefs' Warehouse. Capital Seaboard is specialty distribution provider. Transaction capitalizes on rising demand for specialty distribution expertise and relationships.

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Government Services6
Government Window Strategic Investment by Riata Capital Group2025
Acquired by PE: Riata Capital Group

Financial advisor to Government Window, a cloud-based integrated payments platform for state and local government agencies. Riata investment supports geographic expansion and product innovation across 550+ municipal and county clients.

RecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Judicial Innovations Acquisition by Avenu2024
Strategic acquirer: Avenu

Exclusive financial advisor to Judicial Innovations on acquisition by Avenu. Integration enhances Avenu's capabilities and positioning to serve government agencies.

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MCCi Acquisition of GovBuilt2023
Strategic acquirer: MCCi

Buy-side advisor to MCCi on acquisition of GovBuilt, a government technology platform. Combined companies offer robust technology solutions to government agencies through compatible tech stacks and complementary product offerings.

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Mission1st Acquisition of Ardent2023
Strategic acquirer: Mission1st

Buy-side advisor to Mission1st, a government contractor specialist in defense market, on acquisition of Ardent. Transaction combined Mission1st's defense expertise with Ardent's civilian and homeland security market presence.

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Interware Acquisition by Avenu2023
Strategic acquirer: Avenu

Sell-side advisor to Interware on acquisition by Avenu. Combined platform provides permitting, licensing, utilities, and tax revenue collection solutions for state and local governments.

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Municode Acquisition by CivicPlus2022
Strategic acquirer: CivicPlus

Sell-side advisor to Municode, a government technology platform, on acquisition by CivicPlus. Transaction highlights Ascend's expertise in highly active GovTech market.

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IT Services & MSPs1
Mainline Information Systems Acquisition of Axcelinno2023
Strategic acquirer: Mainline Information Systems

Exclusive buy-side advisor to Mainline Information Systems on first strategic acquisition. Axcelinno provides cloud, IT automation, and DevSecOps solutions. Transaction expanded Mainline's service offerings and Asian footprint.

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Software & SaaS10
KnowledgeLake Strategic Investment by Edison Partners2025
Acquired by PE: Edison Partners

Exclusive financial advisor to KnowledgeLake, an AI-powered enterprise automation platform providing intelligent document processing and workflow automation. Edison investment accelerates growth and product development.

RecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Case Anywhere Acquisition by Counsel Press2024
Acquired by PE: Counsel Press Inc. (Align Capital Partners portfolio)

Exclusive financial advisor to Case Anywhere, a cloud-based case management and collaboration platform for legal services. Advisor assisted in positioning the platform to Counsel Press, facilitating geographic expansion and technology integration into national outsourced legal services platform.

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Intelligenz Acquisition by Banyan Software2024
Strategic acquirer: Banyan Software

Sell-side advisor on Intelligenz acquisition by Banyan Software. Intelligenz provides recreation and facilities management software. Transaction expanded Banyan's product portfolio and customer reach.

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Nehemiah Security Acquisition by ThreatConnect2023
Strategic acquirer: ThreatConnect

Sell-side advisor to Nehemiah Security, a cyber risk quantification pioneer, on acquisition by ThreatConnect. Combined entity creates industry's only cybersecurity platform aligning entire security lifecycle to risk reduction.

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DirectAthletics Acquisition by FloSports2023
Strategic acquirer: FloSports

Sell-side advisor to DirectAthletics on acquisition by FloSports. Transaction created largest and most comprehensive database of Track & Field videos, meet coverage, and rankings in North America.

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RecDesk Acquisition by Clubessential Holdings2023
Strategic acquirer: Clubessential Holdings

Sell-side advisor to RecDesk on acquisition by Clubessential Holdings. RecDesk provides parks and recreation management software. Transaction broadens Clubessential's presence in parks and recreation space.

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Kaseware Strategic Investment by Riverside Company2023
Acquired by PE: Riverside Company

Sell-side advisor to Kaseware, a law enforcement records and case management software platform, on strategic investment by Riverside Company. Investment supports continued growth and community safety innovation.

RecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Book King Acquisition by Univerus2022
Strategic acquirer: Univerus

Sell-side advisor to Book King on acquisition by Univerus. Book King provides recreation management software. Transaction serves as springboard for development activity across North America.

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ShadowDragon Strategic Investment by Sverica2022
Acquired by PE: Sverica

Sell-side advisor to ShadowDragon, a cybersecurity and threat intelligence platform, on strategic investment by Sverica. Investment supports extended impact as cyber-attack sophistication increases.

RecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Fidelity Building Services Group Acquisition of Smart Building Technologies2021
Strategic acquirer: Fidelity Building Services Group

Buy-side advisor to Fidelity BSG on acquisition of Smart Building Technologies. Transaction bolsters building automation capabilities in commercial and industrial facilities markets.

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