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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,…

How a Preferred Buyer Strategy Helped Win an IT Deal

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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…

Inside an Electronic Component Distribution Investment

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Establishing strong and enduring partnerships with seasoned industry experts is essential for the success of platform investments, both during PE due diligence and post-close. When one of our clients approached…

Establishing long-term partnership for Aerospace MRO Private Equity Investment

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Building strong and lasting relationships with private equity advisors is crucial for successful platform investments, both prior to and after closing. This approach was put into action when one of…

Why Top Private Equity Consulting Firms Are Key to Deal Success

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To execute a successful distressed asset turnaround investment strategy, it’s crucial to establish partnerships with executives and operators both during the private equity due diligence process and after closing. Our…

Cybersecurity Due Diligence: Validating a Dark Web Deal

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In today’s digital world, data is one of a company’s most valuable assets, making cyber attacks one of the most significant business threats. When evaluating an investment in a darknet…

How Experts Challenged an IT Services Investment Thesis

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As cloud-based storage gained prominence across industries, our client was eager to develop an IT services investment thesis and evaluate relevant opportunities. The technology seemed likely to provide a ripe…

Partnering with Advisors to Acquire Dental Service Organizations in Private Equity

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Nurturing long-term partnerships with advisors before, during and after closing is often key to a successful private equity investment thesis. We drew on this strategy when one of our clients…

Private Equity Roll Up Strategy: How Advisors Drive Value

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Narrowing a broad investment thesis often requires several trustworthy advisors. When our client approached us with a general interest in the home services industry, Apex Leaders was eager to help…