IT Services Acquisitions in Washington
Washington IT Services Deal Themes
Washington-based IT services acquisitions span strategy consulting, cloud and data capabilities, managed services, and cybersecurity—often with an emphasis on expanding delivery capacity in the Pacific Northwest. Transactions shown here include both new platform builds and capability bolt-ons from firms already operating in the region.
Across recent deals in Washington, buyers focus on strengthening core client-facing services such as product strategy and transformation (e.g., Ascendion acquiring Moodys Northwest Consulting), cloud economics and solution design (UPSTACK acquiring Avail Partners), and hybrid cloud and infrastructure engineering (e.g., Trace3 acquiring IVOXY).
What Stands Out
- Buyers use acquisitions to add end-to-end delivery, from product strategy and engineering to managed services and transformation.
- Cloud, data center, and cybersecurity capabilities appear frequently (e.g., NWN Carousel + Leverage Information Systems; Fusiontek + dpe Systems).
- Several deals center on Washington-based firms expanding broader footprint and named verticals (including manufacturing and healthcare in the UPSTACK acquisition).
- Some transactions are capability integrations aimed at AI-enabled delivery (e.g., AI-powered engineering at Ascendion via Moodys; AI-first expansion via Nobl Q + Corezi).
| Recurring buyer (examples) | What they tend to add |
|---|---|
| Fusiontek | Managed services + in-house development / hardware-software offerings |
| Trace3 | Data center-focused tech solutions, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity |
| The Select Group (TSG) | End-to-end technology consulting + managed services |
| Agellus Capital | Recapitalization support for managed IT and cybersecurity growth |
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April 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Radiant Vision Systems, Konica Minolta Sensing Americas
- Target
- Radiant Vision Systems, Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Radiant Korea, Instrument Systems, Specim, Eines, Konica Minolta Sensing Korea
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Radiant Vision Systems will merge with its sister company, Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, to form a new company named Konica Minolta Sensing Americas (KMSA). The integration is scheduled to take place on April 1, 2026 and will combine sensing and measurement product portfolios (including Radiant, Instrument Systems, Specim, and Eines) to provide customers solutions from a single source.
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August 5, 2025
- Buyer
- UPSTACK
- Target
- Avail Partners LLC
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
UPSTACK, a New York-based full-service technology brokerage, has acquired Seattle-based Avail Partners, a technology consulting firm focused on cloud economics, solution design and vendor evaluation. Avail founders Dan Marsh and Scott Maurice will join UPSTACK as partners and the Avail team will expand UPSTACK's presence and capabilities in the Pacific Northwest and key verticals including manufacturing, healthcare and professional services.
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June 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Ascendion
- Target
- Moodys Northwest Consulting
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ascendion has acquired Moodys Northwest Consulting, a Bellevue-based product strategy and transformation firm, to strengthen its product management and AI-led engineering capabilities. The deal integrates Moodys as Ascendion’s Product Management Center of Excellence to deliver end-to-end product strategy, design, and AI-powered engineering for enterprise clients.
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- Buyer
- Fusiontek
- Target
- Amarok
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fusiontek, a Kirkland, Washington-based managed services provider, has acquired Amarok, an Issaquah MSP with an in-house software development team. The deal brings custom application development, workflow automation, cloud integration and AI-powered data capabilities to Fusiontek and retains Amarok's team and offices during integration.
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June 3, 2025
- Buyer
- Trace3
- Target
- IVOXY
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Trace3, an Irvine-based business transformation consultancy, has acquired IVOXY, a Seattle-based data center-focused technology solutions provider. The deal expands Trace3's Pacific Northwest footprint and adds capabilities in software-defined networking, hybrid cloud, infrastructure engineering, and cybersecurity; IVOXY will operate as "IVOXY, a Trace3 Company."
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April 7, 2025
- Buyer
- CTL Corporation, Columbia River Partners
- Target
- 3R Technology
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CTL Corporation has acquired 3R Technology, an R2v3- and NAID AAA-certified IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider based in Kent, Washington. The acquisition expands CTL's IT lifecycle offerings—adding refurbishment, secure data destruction, and e-waste recycling capabilities to better serve education and enterprise customers nationwide; investor Columbia River Partners supported the transaction.
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November 12, 2024
- Buyer
- The Select Group (TSG)
- Target
- Bluehawk Consulting
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Select Group (TSG), a Raleigh-based technology consulting firm, has acquired Bluehawk Consulting, a Washington-based technology and business consulting firm. The acquisition expands TSG's capabilities and geographic footprint in the Pacific Northwest while bolstering its end-to-end technology consulting and managed services offerings for enterprise clients.
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October 10, 2024
- Buyer
- FusionTek
- Target
- dpe Systems
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kirkland-based managed services provider FusionTek has acquired Seattle-based hardware reseller and IT service firm dpe Systems. The acquisition expands FusionTek's hardware, software and subscription capabilities, strengthening its managed IT, cybersecurity and incident response offerings for regional business clients.
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September 17, 2024
- Buyer
- Agellus Capital
- Target
- BlackPoint IT Services
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Agellus Capital has completed a recapitalization investment in BlackPoint IT Services, a Seattle-based provider of managed IT, cloud hosting/VoIP, and cybersecurity services. The transaction will support BlackPoint's organic growth and enable further add-on acquisitions while James and Lesleigh Watson remain significant owners.
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September 16, 2024
- Buyer
- NWN Carousel, American Securities
- Target
- Leverage Information Systems
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
NWN Carousel, backed by private equity firm American Securities, has acquired Leverage Information Systems, a federal-focused IT solution provider. The deal expands NWN Carousel's presence in the U.S. Northwest and strengthens its capability to deliver AI-powered communications, networking, cybersecurity and managed services to federal agencies including the US Navy, NASA and the Department of Energy.
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September 9, 2024
- Buyer
- International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
- Target
- Accelalpha, Inc.
- Seller
- Century Park Capital Partners
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
IBM has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Accelalpha, a global Oracle Cloud Applications consulting, implementation, and managed services provider. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2024, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The acquisition expands IBM Consulting’s Oracle expertise—particularly in supply chain/logistics, finance (ERP/EPM), and customer transformation—by adding Accelalpha’s large team of Oracle specialists.
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August 19, 2024
- Buyer
- Nobl Q
- Target
- Corezi
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nobl Q, an AI-first digital solutions company headquartered in Dallas, announced the acquisition of Corezi, a Seattle-based cloud and digital transformation firm. The deal expands Nobl Q's cloud, AI, DevOps and financial-services capabilities and brings Corezi's leadership into key roles within Nobl Q.
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July 22, 2024
- Buyer
- VC3
- Target
- Inline Computer & Communications
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
VC3, a Columbia, South Carolina–based managed services provider, has acquired Inline Computer & Communications, a long-running IT services firm in the Tri-Cities (Richland), Washington. The deal expands VC3’s footprint in the Northwest U.S. and adds Inline’s cybersecurity and compliance capabilities (including CMMC and HIPAA expertise) to VC3’s service offerings.
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June 6, 2024
- Buyer
- Netsurit
- Target
- Avaunt Technologies, Inc.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Netsurit, a New York–headquartered managed service provider, has acquired Avaunt Technologies, an MSP based in Tacoma, Washington. The deal expands Netsurit's U.S. footprint on the West Coast and strengthens its managed services and Microsoft-focused capabilities for small and medium-sized businesses in the Pacific Northwest.
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March 21, 2024
- Buyer
- Intelligent Technical Solutions, Tower Arch Capital, Voiko Tanev, Vikki Tanev
- Target
- Digital Seattle
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Intelligent Technical Solutions (ITS), a portfolio company of Tower Arch Capital, has acquired Seattle-based managed service provider Digital Seattle in partnership with Digital Seattle founders Voiko and Vikki Tanev. The add-on deal expands ITS's geographic footprint and capabilities in the Pacific Northwest, with financing provided by Deerpath Capital; terms were not disclosed.
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October 10, 2023
- Buyer
- NearForm
- Target
- Formidable
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Irish-founded NearForm has acquired Formidable, a Seattle-based design and engineering consultancy, to expand its global software and product design capabilities. The deal brings Formidable's US presence and enterprise client relationships (including Puma, Lululemon, Starbucks and Walmart) into NearForm's platform, and NearForm remains led by CEO Ciarán Cosgrave with Formidable CEO Ryan Roemer joining the NearForm executive leadership team.
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February 16, 2023
- Buyer
- Isos Technology, The Acacia Group
- Target
- HyperVelocity
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Isos Technology, an Atlassian Platinum Solution & Enterprise Partner owned by The Acacia Group, has acquired HyperVelocity, an Atlassian professional services firm headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. The acquisition expands Isos' Agile services and public sector capabilities — HyperVelocity will continue operating under its own brand while the combined Atlassian practice (including MajorKey) increases scale in the public sector and enterprise markets.
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February 6, 2023
- Buyer
- Cascadia Acquisition Corp.
- Target
- RealWear, Inc.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
RealWear, Inc. entered into a definitive business combination agreement with publicly traded special purpose acquisition company Cascadia Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: CCAI) expected to make RealWear a Nasdaq-listed public company in the second half of 2023. The transaction is subject to shareholder approvals and customary closing conditions, with existing RealWear shareholders rolling 100% of their holdings into equity of the combined company.
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- Buyer
- Absolute Performance, Inc., Seaside Equity Partners, LLC
- Target
- Network Design & Management, Inc. (NDM)
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Absolute Performance, Inc. (an existing Seaside Equity portfolio company) has acquired Network Design & Management, Inc. (NDM), a provider of managed security and managed IT services. The add-on expands API's managed services platform by adding managed security/MSSP capabilities to better serve mid-market and enterprise clients across the United States.
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September 22, 2022
- Buyer
- Accenture
- Target
- Inspirage
- Seller
- RLH Equity Partners
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Accenture agreed to acquire Inspirage, an integrated Oracle Cloud supply chain transformation specialist focused on supply chain management and related enterprise systems. The deal was later completed, adding Inspirage’s supply chain and Oracle capabilities and integrating Inspirage’s employees into Accenture’s Oracle Business Group.
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- Buyer
- ParkSouth Ventures, Gemini Investors
- Target
- Bear Group, LLC
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
ParkSouth Ventures, in partnership with Gemini Investors, made a strategic growth investment in Bear Group to accelerate the company's organic expansion and support acquisition-led growth. Bear Group is a Seattle-based provider of website and e-commerce development solutions (Adobe Commerce, Shopify, Drupal) founded in 2007 with roughly 30 employees; financial terms were not disclosed.
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August 16, 2022
- Buyer
- Convergence Networks, Riverside Partners
- Target
- SWAT Systems
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Convergence Networks, a Riverside Partners-backed managed IT and cybersecurity platform, has acquired Seattle-based SWAT Systems, a provider of managed IT, cybersecurity, and communication services. The add-on expands Convergence Networks' technical bench and Seattle-area footprint; financial terms were not disclosed.
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March 24, 2022
- Buyer
- InterVision
- Target
- Virtuosity Consulting
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
InterVision, a PE-backed IT strategic service provider based in St. Louis, has acquired Virtuosity Consulting, a Bellevue-headquartered digital transformation and technology services firm with global delivery centers. The acquisition expands InterVision's onshore/offshore capabilities, technical depth, and global reach to support enterprise customers across cloud, automation, software engineering and Web3.0 initiatives.
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December 30, 2021
- Buyer
- The Cynosure Group
- Target
- Fresh Consulting
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Seattle-area technology consulting firm Fresh Consulting received a strategic growth investment from The Cynosure Group. The minority capital injection will support Fresh's capability expansion (including internal development and M&A) while the company's founders and management remain majority owners.
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December 9, 2021
- Buyer
- MajorKey Technologies, The Acacia Group
- Target
- Valence Group, Inc.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
MajorKey Technologies, backed by The Acacia Group, has acquired Seattle-based Valence Group, Inc., a digital transformation consultancy of ~90 consultants and engineers. The add-on strengthens MajorKey's strategic consulting, user-centered design and AI/ML/data-integration capabilities and expands its team to over 650 people.
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November 15, 2021
- Buyer
- Executech, Evergreen Services Group
- Target
- Elevate
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Executech, backed by Evergreen Services Group, has acquired Elevate, an IT support provider based in Richland, Washington. The Elevate team (led by CEO Paul Carlisle) will join Executech as the Tri-Cities office, expanding Executech's geographic reach and access to cybersecurity and cloud services.
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September 21, 2021
- Buyer
- Mphasis
- Target
- Blink UX
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mphasis, the Bengaluru-based IT services company, has acquired Blink UX, a Seattle-headquartered user experience research, strategy, and design firm with over 130 employees and studios across the U.S. The deal strengthens Mphasis' experience and design capabilities, brings marquee enterprise clients, and is expected to be revenue- and growth-accretive for Mphasis.
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September 14, 2021
- Buyer
- Exadel, Sun Capital Partners
- Target
- Coppei
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Exadel, a PE-backed software engineering firm, has acquired Coppei, a Seattle-based digital business strategy and technology consultancy. The deal combines Coppei’s digital strategy and data-insight capabilities with Exadel’s global software engineering services to offer end-to-end digital transformation solutions.
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July 1, 2021
- Buyer
- Eliassen Group, LLC
- Target
- Rooster Park LLC
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Eliassen Group, a national strategic consulting and talent solutions firm, has acquired Rooster Park LLC, a Seattle-based software engineering staffing agency and consultancy. The acquisition expands Eliassen's West Coast presence and enhances its software engineering consulting and talent capabilities.
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June 3, 2021
- Buyer
- Unisys Corporation
- Target
- Unify Square
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Unisys Corporation agreed to acquire Unify Square, a Bellevue-based provider of collaboration experience management and UCaaS tooling, for $152.5 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The deal bolsters Unisys’ digital workplace and UCaaS capabilities by integrating Unify Square’s PowerSuite software and managed services into Unisys’ digital workplace solutions offering.
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May 10, 2021
- Buyer
- Pax8
- Target
- Sea-Level Operations
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Pax8 has acquired Sea-Level Operations, an education and coaching firm that provides training, coaching and scorecard analytics to IT service providers. The acquisition will expand Pax8’s education and enablement programs (Pax8 Academy) and give Pax8 partners access to Sea-Level’s coaching, curriculum and benchmarking tools to drive operational maturity and growth.
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- Buyer
- Georgia Oak Partners
- Target
- Aditi Consulting
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Aditi Consulting has raised a capital investment led by private equity firm Georgia Oak Partners, which also joined Aditi’s board. The funding will be used to expand Aditi’s go-to-market efforts and further develop its technology and services capabilities to accelerate customer digital transformation.
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January 7, 2021
- Buyer
- Falfurrias Capital Partners
- Target
- Crosslake Technologies
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Charlotte-based private equity firm Falfurrias Capital Partners has made an investment in Crosslake Technologies, a provider of technical due diligence and technology value-creation services. The investment will include Falfurrias executives joining Crosslake's board and is intended to help Crosslake extend its capabilities organically and via acquisitions to better serve private equity and portfolio company clients.
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January 7, 2021
- Buyer
- Milestone Technologies, H.I.G. Capital
- Target
- Covestic, LLC
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Milestone Technologies, a Silicon Valley-based IT managed services firm and portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, acquired Covestic, a ServiceNow Elite Partner headquartered in Kirkland, Washington. The deal expands Milestone's ServiceNow and IT managed services capabilities and extends its footprint into the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
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- Buyer
- Century Park Capital Partners
- Target
- Accelalpha, Prolog Partners
- Seller
- Accelalpha founder and management (Nat Ganesh and existing shareholders)
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Century Park Capital Partners completed a majority recapitalization of Accelalpha, a Bellevue-based Oracle-focused IT and business consulting firm, in partnership with founder and CEO Nat Ganesh and the Accelalpha management team. Century Park subsequently invested in and merged Prolog Partners (Atlanta) as an add-on to build a cloud IT services platform; financing for the transactions was provided by Cadence Bank, Graycliff Partners and ORIX Private Equity Solutions.
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December 12, 2019
- Buyer
- Belcan, LLC, AE Industrial Partners, LP
- Target
- Base2 Solutions
- Seller
- Safran
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Belcan, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, acquired Base2 Solutions, a Bellevue-based provider of software and systems engineering consulting services, from Safran. The acquisition expands Belcan's digital systems and software capabilities and broadens its geographic footprint in major U.S. aerospace hubs. Terms were not disclosed.
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September 17, 2019
- Buyer
- Xoriant Corporation
- Target
- Arth Systems
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Xoriant Corporation has acquired Arth Systems, a Redmond-based Microsoft-focused systems integrator and cloud managed services provider. The acquisition strengthens Xoriant's Microsoft cloud stack capabilities and system-integration expertise to better serve mid-market clients in technology, retail, and healthcare.
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- Buyer
- ISSQUARED Inc.
- Target
- Network Computing Architects, Inc. (NCA)
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ISSQUARED, a global IT security and infrastructure services provider, has acquired Network Computing Architects, Inc. (NCA) to expand its West Coast presence and add networking, security and carrier solutions. NCA, founded in Bellevue, Washington, will join ISSQUARED's operations (the combined company remains headquartered in the Greater Los Angeles area) and CEO Tom Gobeille has been appointed Vice President and Chief Evangelist.
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- Buyer
- Lightyear Capital LLC
- Target
- Lighthouse Technologies Holdings Corp (Lighthouse)
- Seller
- Spire Capital Partners, Other existing investors (unnamed)
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lightyear Capital has acquired a controlling stake in Lighthouse Technologies Holdings Corp (Lighthouse), a Seattle-headquartered provider of technology-enabled eDiscovery, information governance and GRC software and services. The transaction gives Lightyear control of Lighthouse as part of a growth strategy to expand the company's enterprise data management and eDiscovery capabilities; Spire Capital Partners (a prior investor) exited in the transaction.
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November 21, 2016
- Buyer
- Launch Consulting, TA Group Holdings, Direct Technology
- Target
- 110 Consulting
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Bellevue-based 110 Consulting has merged with fellow TA Group portfolio company Launch Consulting, combining their teams under the Launch brand to deliver expanded business intelligence, cloud operations, custom application development and digital transformation services. The merger, supported by TA Group Holdings (TAG) and parent Direct Technology, formalizes an integration that the companies said had effectively already occurred and aims to accelerate growth and client delivery.
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May 25, 2016
- Buyer
- Valorem Consulting
- Target
- IdentityMine
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Valorem Consulting, a Kansas City–based Microsoft-focused IT consulting firm, has acquired IdentityMine, a user-experience and interactive design firm with offices in Seattle, Kochi (India) and Herrliberg (Switzerland). The acquisition expands Valorem’s UX, mixed-reality (HoloLens) and interactive design capabilities and increases its global footprint and professional headcount.
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December 4, 2014
- Buyer
- First-Tek (First Tek, Inc.)
- Target
- iFusionIT
- Seller
- iFusionIT shareholders
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
First-Tek has acquired iFusionIT, a Pacific Northwest software staffing and consulting firm, in a strategic transaction announced by ACT Capital Advisors. The sellers were iFusionIT's shareholders, and the deal expands First-Tek's staffing and consulting capabilities and presence in the Pacific Northwest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of IT services acquisitions are happening in Washington?
Common themes include managed services, cloud and digital transformation, cybersecurity, data-center-focused solutions, and IT lifecycle services such as secure data destruction and e-waste recycling.
Which Washington-focused deals highlight cloud and transformation?
Examples include UPSTACK acquiring Avail Partners (cloud economics and vendor evaluation) and Nobl Q acquiring Corezi (cloud, AI, DevOps, and digital transformation).
Are there acquisitions involving federal or government-related IT in Washington?
Yes. NWN Carousel acquired Leverage Information Systems, a federal-focused IT solution provider delivering AI-powered communications, networking, cybersecurity, and managed services to agencies such as the US Navy, NASA, and the Department of Energy.
Do the transactions include recapitalizations and platform-building investments?
Yes. Agellus Capital completed a recapitalization investment in BlackPoint IT Services, supporting organic growth and positioning the company for additional add-on acquisitions.