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Board Search Places Two Senior Executives in Staffing Firm

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An Apex Leaders’ client owned an established staffing company platform and had recently added a smaller Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) company. Given the recent add on, the company wanted to…

Obsolete Electronics Reseller

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Our client was interested in acquiring an electronic component distributor who focused on end of life or obsolete technology. They sold into healthcare, industrial, and telecom spaces, and had authorized…

Seeking an Executive Board Placement for National Facility Services Business

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Our client, Saw Mill Capital, knew a successful executive board placement was critical to advance the growth goals for their portfolio company, Rasa Floors, a flooring replacement company looking to…

Industry Insights and Validating Brand Reputation in Produce

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Our client was interested in acquiring an upscale fresh produce distributor. The client leveraged our team at Apex Leaders, an expert network that specializes in private equity, to gain insights…

Private Equity CEO Placement Spurs 400% Company Growth

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Apex Leaders’ client wanted to evaluate a regionally-known court reporting company with strong growth potential. Initially, the client sought to speak with advisors who could diligence the opportunity and, potentially,…

Expert Insights on PPE Regulations Drive Key Deal

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A client sought Apex Leaders’ assistance on a proprietary deal for an investment in an apparel company that makes protective gloves. As part of their private equity due diligence, they…

Sector Thesis Case Study: Cloud IT Services

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Our client’s Business Services team reached out to Apex Leaders for help with their sector thesis around cloud-based IT services. Their interest in this industry was due to secular tailwinds…

Cybersecurity Executives Validate Dark Web Investment for Client

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Only 4 percent of the Internet is viewable from a Google search; the rest is part of the dark web where information like credit card numbers and bank statements are…

Forensic Engineering Sector Thesis Leads to Key Acquisition

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Our client made numerous acquisitions in the legal process outsourcing space, but had not yet explored the digital forensics angle. The client started an investment thesis project to explore the…

Ed-Tech: Online Proctoring Software

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Our client was, for the first time, evaluating a provider of online proctoring software for higher education and corporate clients. To feel comfortable moving the deal forward, they specifically needed…

Apex Supports Glassware Manufacturing Turnaround Deal

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Our private equity client invests in distressed asset opportunities and wanted to investigate the landscape of publicly-traded and privately-held glassware manufacturing companies. With a surge in the number of breweries,…

IT Due Diligence: Positioning PE Firm as Preferred Buyer

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CIVC Partners has a strong track record when it comes to investments in the IT Services space. Their portfolio includes companies that perform IT managed services, digital engineering, cybersecurity, and…