FASTSIGNS Holdings Acquires NerdsToGo (GTN Capital Group)

Propelled Brands (FASTSIGNS) Acquires NerdsToGo

March 30, 2021

IT Services

FASTSIGNS International’s parent company has rebranded as Propelled Brands after acquiring NerdsToGo. The move brings the IT-services franchise into Propelled Brands’ portfolio as part of a strategy to expand and operate multiple service-oriented franchise brands and support franchisee growth.

Techy Acquires NerdsToGo

July 3, 2025

IT Services

Techy, a global device repair and smart-device services franchise, has acquired NerdsToGo, a U.S.-based IT support franchise that provides on-site and remote managed IT services for homes and small businesses. The deal expands Techy's global footprint to over 250 locations, adds IT expertise and managed services capabilities, and will allow NerdsToGo to continue operating under its brand while accessing Techy's marketing, franchise software, and business support resources.

LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli Acquire FASTSIGNS International, Inc.

March 13, 2019

Marketing & Advertising

LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli & Co., together with management, have acquired FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the leading signage and visual graphics franchisor headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. The investors intend to support FASTSIGNS' next phase of growth and expand its footprint across domestic and international markets; Ares Capital provided senior debt financing and Levine Leichtman Capital Partners completed the sale.

Canyon Equities Acquires FastSigns Grand Rapids

May 1, 2024

Building Products

Canyon Equities, the Custer family holding company, has acquired FastSigns Grand Rapids, a custom signage and visual communications provider founded in 2005. The acquisition, driven in part by owner Mike Gilpin's decision to pursue teaching, will see leadership transition with Shawn Fiske joining as general manager and the business integrated into Canyon Equities' portfolio.

CrowdStrike to Acquire SGNL for About $740 Million

January 10, 2026

Cybersecurity

CrowdStrike has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SGNL in a deal reported to be worth about $740 million. CrowdStrike plans to use SGNL’s continuous, real-time authorization approach as a runtime access enforcement layer to expand its Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security offering for human users, non-human identities, and AI agents.

Labor Smart Acquires Go Fast Sports and Beverage Company

December 27, 2024

Food & Beverage

Labor Smart, Inc. (LTNC) has acquired Go Fast Sports and Beverage Company from Illumination Brands in exchange for 400,000,000 LTNC shares. Go Fast will operate as a standalone subsidiary with Samantha Brown remaining as President as LTNC expands its consumer beverage portfolio and global distribution plans.