Clearsight Advisors’ annual Knowledge Economy Summit once again gathered over 200 C-Suite level decision-makers, private equity (PE) leaders, and strategic partners in Dallas, Texas for a day of networking and knowledge sharing. The event kicked off with a panel discussion moderated by Walt Breakell, Executive Vice President at Marwood Group, and was composed of distinguished … Continued
At Clearsight, we sought to discover the broader effects of our team’s work. As such, we explored one of our core values, Impact, to try to assess the “greater good.” We learned many of our former clients have put their post-transaction resources and time toward community and philanthropic engagements. We are proud to have played … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. served as the exclusive strategic advisor to Reference Point, LLC in its pending acquisition by Resources Connection, Inc. dba Resources Global Professionals (RGP) (NASDAQ: RGP). Read more about the transaction here.
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce a successful transaction in its market-leading Digital, Data & Cloud practice. Clearsight served as the exclusive advisor to number8, LLC (“number8” or the “Company”) in its acquisition by Software Mind S.A. (“Software Mind”), backed by Enterprise Investors Sp. z o.o. and Ailleron SA. Headquartered in Louisville, KY … Continued
2023 included notable M&A activity in the Healthcare & Life Sciences Services market, propelled by ongoing scientific and technological advancement and regulatory changes, and strong interest from private equity investors. Key segments attracting market demand included medical communications, commercialization consulting, regulatory affairs, outsourced drug development services, revenue cycle management, EHR and clinical workflow consulting, and … Continued
Clearsight is thrilled to highlight the growth and success of our firm through a key team addition and promotions. First, we are delighted to welcome Rishabh Mishra as Managing Director. Joining Clearsight’s New York City office, Rishabh brings a remarkable background from years working in the Knowledge Economy. Rishabh most recently led Apexon’s corporate development … Continued
2023 highlighted Clearsight’s collective resilience, adaptability, and dedication to achieving a memorable year for our clients and our firm. We navigated a dynamic M&A landscape and a challenging economic climate to help our clients achieve their goals, culminating in 18 completed transactions and an aggregate value of over $2 billion. Cross-border and private … Continued
ACG’s Middle Market Growth Magazine spoke with Matt Brom to glean insights about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the aerospace and defense industry. Matt leads Clearsight’s Government Services, Defense & Public Sector Technology Practice. Read the article here. Contact Matt Matt Brom Managing Director, Clearsight Advisors Washington, D.C. mbrom@clearsightadvisors.com
As we approach the end of the year, we often engage in retrospection: considering actions we should or should not have taken, words left unsaid or those that spilled out, new fond memories or ones we’d rather forget. In the same sense, with the bulk of the year in the rearview and the dawn of … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to share another successful transaction in its Strategic Business Consulting practice. Clearsight served as the exclusive advisor to Insigniam, LLC (“Insigniam” or the “Company”) in its acquisition by Elixirr Consulting, Ltd. dba Elixirr Partners, LLP (“Elixirr”) (LON: ELIX). Insigniam is a leading global consulting firm working with clients to … Continued
We are thrilled to announce Gretchen Frary Seay, Clearsight Co-Founder and Managing Director, has been named to D CEO’s 2024 Edition of the Dallas 500 for the fourth consecutive year. This incredible achievement underscores Gretchen’s commitment to excellence and her powerful presence in the Dallas business community. The Dallas 500 celebrates the most powerful and … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful transaction in its IT Services and Public Sector Technology practices. Clearsight served as the exclusive advisor to Incapsulate, LLC (“Incapsulate” or the “Company”) in its acquisition by Accenture (NYSE: ACN). Incapsulate is a Washington, DC-based digital transformation consulting firm specializing in Salesforce solutions. Since its … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is proud to announce a successful transaction in its Strategic Business Consulting and Human Capital Management practices. Clearsight served as the exclusive advisor to PeopleResults, LLC (“PeopleResults” or the “Company”) in its acquisition by IRI Consultants, LLC (“IRI”), a portfolio company of Clearview Capital, L.P. (“Clearview Capital”). PeopleResults offers innovative solutions … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. served as the exclusive financial advisor to New MainStream Capital, LLC (“NMS Capital”) and Health & Wellness Partners, LLC (“HWP”) in its acquisition of Hybrid Healthcare Communications, LLC, a leading medical communications solutions firm. The Clearsight deal team included Greg Treger, Tory Steel, Jonathan Holland, and Emily Battle.
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce a successful transaction in its Healthcare Consulting and Human Capital Management practices. Clearsight served as the exclusive advisor to Medical Record Associates, LLC (“MRA” or the “Company”) in its acquisition by GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (“GeBBS”), a portfolio company of ChrysCapital Advisors, LLP (“ChrysCapital”). MRA is a … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce a cross-border transaction in its Healthcare & Life Sciences practice. Investec plc, in partnership with Clearsight, advised Doceree, Inc. (“Doceree” or the “Company”) on a capital raise led by Creaegis Advisors, LLP (“Creaegis”). Existing investors, Eight Roads Ventures, and F-Prime Capital, also participated in the Series B … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce Matt Brom and Stephen Shankman have joined the firm as Managing Directors. As the Clearsight team continues to grow, Matt and Stephen will play a key role expanding the firm’s industry coverage and enhancing Clearsight’s M&A capabilities and leadership in the Knowledge Economy. Matt Brom will lead … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful transaction in its Healthcare & Life Sciences Consulting practice. Clearsight served as the exclusive advisor to Kx Advisors, LLC (“Kx” or the “Company”) in its acquisition by BGB Group, LLC (“BGB”), a portfolio company of Tarrant Capital IP, LLC dba TPG (“TPG”). Kx Advisors is … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful transaction in its Outsourced Finance and Accounting practice. Clearsight served as the exclusive advisor to Cordia Partners and Cordia Resources (Cordia) (“Cordia” or the “Company”) in its acquisition by Cherry Bekaert, LLP (“Cherry Bekaert”), a portfolio company of Parthenon Capital. Headquartered in Tysons, VA, Cordia … Continued
The rise of OpenAI’s ChatGPT has captured the world’s attention and drawn tremendous interest to the rapidly progressing world of artificial intelligence (AI). Natural language processing models (NLPs) have advanced so much in recent years that generative AI tools can now pass the bar and US medical licensing exams. Public companies have taken note of these … Continued
Strategic acquirers and private equity firms alike are finding ways to add value through M&A despite an uneasy macroeconomic environment. Clearsight’s Justin Loeb discusses current market activity with ACG‘s Middle Market Executive magazine. Read the full feature, part of the Summer 2023 edition. Justin Loeb Director, Clearsight Advisors Washington, DC jloeb@clearsightadvisors.com … Continued
For nearly 2,500 years, philosophers have wrestled with the age-old question of how to balance the three pillars of cybersecurity: technology, processes, and people. Well, not quite. As an explicit concept applied to cybersecurity, this framework has been advanced for a mere few decades. Nonetheless, the core understanding behind it traces back to Ancient Greece, … Continued
Clearsight Advisors is thrilled to congratulate Tory Steel as a recipient of The M&A Advisor’s 14th Annual Emerging Leaders Award. Tory Steel is a Director at Clearsight and co-leads the firm’s Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice. Since joining Clearsight nearly a decade ago, Tory has helped propel Clearsight to its position as a leading … Continued
TowerBrook Capital Partners’ 2021 investment in EisnerAmper catalyzed private equity’s pursuit of accounting firms. The two industries have coexisted for decades, but this partnership established a new chapter in private equity’s playbook, creating novel entity structures in the process. Read more on market dynamics, transaction structures, and partnership considerations in our market overview. Download Now … Continued
Congratulations to Clearsight Co-Founder and Managing Director Gretchen Frary Seay on being named to D CEO’s 2023 Dallas 500. The Dallas 500 celebrates the most powerful and influential business leaders in North Texas. Gretchen was previously honored by Dallas 500 in 2021 and 2022, and won D CEO Magazine and ACG Dallas-Fort Worth’s Investment Banker … Continued
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently proposed a series of sweeping changes to current non-compete law that would effectively ban these agreements between employees and employers under most circumstances. If implemented in its current form, the rule would substantially change how employers and acquirers utilize restrictive covenants, with potential impacts across compensation structures, M&A dynamics, … Continued
2022 marked 11 years in business and numerous milestones for Clearsight. Our team achieved another record year in deal values, second only to the robust anomaly of 2021. Through geopolitical and macroeconomic shifts, our team continued to provide insights and advice to our clients across the professional and tech-enabled services landscapes that comprise … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another marquee product engineering transaction in its Digital Transformation Practice. Clearsight served as the exclusive advisor to Hexacta, S.A. (“Hexacta” or the “Company”) in its pending acquisition by GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company (“GlobalLogic”). Headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, Hexacta is a rapidly growing digital and data engineering … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful transaction in its industry-leading Digital Transformation and Consulting practices. Clearsight served as financial advisor to AustinCSI, LLC (“AustinCSI” or the “Company”) in its acquisition by Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH). AustinCSI is a premier digital transformation consultancy specializing in enterprise cloud and data analytics advisory services. Founded … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. served as exclusive advisor to CIVC Partners, LP in its investment in Allata, LLC, a premier custom application development and data analytics consultancy. The Clearsight deal team included Philo Tran, Justin Loeb and Austin Stengle.
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another landmark transaction in its Cloud, Data & Analytics practice. Clearsight served as the exclusive financial advisor to USEReady Inc. (“USEReady” or the “Company”) on a growth capital investment by Abry Partners (“Abry”). USEReady is a pioneering data and analytics firm specializing in Visual Analytics, Cloud Data, … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful transaction in its Life Sciences Consulting practice. Clearsight served as the exclusive financial advisor to Triangle Insights Group, LLC (“Triangle” or the “Company”) in its acquisition by TrialCard, Inc. (“TrialCard”), a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC (“Odyssey”). This transaction reaffirms Clearsight as a … Continued
While most enterprises in 2021 were finally beginning to adjust and regain their footing after enduring a tumultuous pandemic-year, the M&A, private equity, and venture capital industries found themselves hitting the ground running – delivering a record-breaking year during a period of mass economic uncertainty. ACG National Capital’s Corporate Growth, Capital Style team caught up … Continued
2021 was a whirlwind year. At Clearsight, our 10th year was our biggest yet. From record deal closures and successful client outcomes to numerous professional and personal milestones, Clearsight continued to lead the M&A market and provide expert advice and unparalleled outcomes. Through all the changes of the year, and the inevitable changes to come, … Continued
Clearsight served as the exclusive advisor to W@tchTower, a managed security service provider (MSSP) specializing in cybersecurity operations services and technology, in its acquisition by Achieve Partners. W@tchTower now operates under UltraViolet Cyber, Inc., a combination of four pioneering firms: Metmox, Mosaic451, Stage 2 Security, and W@tchTower. The entity brings together decades of experience at … Continued
ACG’s Middle Market Growth Magazine caught up with Clearsight’s Justin Loeb to expand upon The Wild West of Knowledge Economy M&A, found in the Fall 2021 issue of ACG’s Middle Market Dealmaker. View Justin’s video discussion of key Knowledge Economy subsectors here .
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful transaction in its Outsourced Finance and Accounting and Life Sciences Consulting practices. Clearsight served as the exclusive financial advisor to Danforth Advisors, LLC (“Danforth” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Stone-Goff Partners (“Stone-Goff”), on a growth investment by Avesi Partners (“Avesi”). This transaction reaffirms … Continued
For care and for cures, we move mountains. The healthcare and life sciences ecosystem has unique dynamics due to the inelasticity of our global demand. As we near the second year of the pandemic, the salient reckoning with our collective health has resulted in heightened demand for healthcare and life sciences in an already growing, … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful transaction in its Association Management Software (AMS)/Payments practice. Clearsight served as the exclusive advisor to Protech Associates, Inc. (“Protech” or the “Company”) in its acquisition by Togetherwork Holdings, LLC (“Togetherwork”), a portfolio company of GI Manager, LP dba GI Partners. This transaction underscores Clearsight’s leading … Continued
Clearsight Advisors is honored to be named a finalist for The M&A Advisor Awards 2021. The M&A Advisor is the preeminent organization dedicated to connecting global M&A and finance professionals and recognizing significant achievements in the industry. We look forward to celebrating all of this year’s honorees at the Future of Dealmaking Summit & Awards … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful transaction in its Life Sciences Consulting practice. Clearsight served as a strategic investment banking advisor to ClearView Healthcare Partners, LLC (“ClearView” or the “Company”) in its recapitalization by GHO Capital Partners, LLP (“GHO Capital”). This transaction underscores Clearsight as the preeminent advisor to strategy consulting … Continued
We are excited to announce the 10th anniversary of Clearsight Advisors, a milestone that highlights our dedication to providing high-impact financial advisory services to our clients. As we reflect on the past decade, we think back on how Clearsight and the world have evolved. Our values: Integrity Above All, Teamwork/People Focus, Intellectual Curiosity and … Continued
Clearsight Advisors (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful buyside transaction in its Risk & Regulatory and Financial Services practices. Clearsight served as the exclusive advisor to Bow River Capital (“Bow River”), in partnership with their portfolio company Ocean Tomo, in their acquisition of Veris Consulting (“Veris” or “The Company). Veris is a leading forensic … Continued
The data and cloud sectors have been incredibly active within a thriving M&A market. High demand from investors and strategic acquirers alike has created a unique environment for business owners. For more details on the current market, download the full report below. Download Now Contact Us for More Information Alex Johnston Director, Clearsight Advisors … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful transaction in its market-leading Healthcare & Life Sciences Consulting and Outsourcing Practice. Clearsight served as the exclusive strategic financial advisor to Cumberland Consulting Group, LLC (“Cumberland” or “The Company”), a portfolio company of Tailwind Capital Group, LLC, on its sale to Tegria. This transaction affirms … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight” ) is pleased to announce another transaction for its Cybersecurity Services practice. Clearsight served as the exclusive financial advisor to Identropy, Inc. (“Identropy” or “The Company”), a portfolio company of Osage Venture Partners and Activate Venture Partners, in its acquisition by Protiviti, Inc. (“Protiviti”), a subsidiary of Robert Half International, Inc. … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful Life Sciences transaction. Clearsight served as the exclusive strategic financial advisor to RRD International, LLC (“RRD” or “The Company”) in its acquisition by Uniphar Plc (“Uniphar”). This deal marks Clearsight’s sixth Healthcare/Life Sciences transaction since last summer. RRD is a US-based pharmaceutical advisory group providing … Continued
As the leading investment banking firm focused exclusively on high-end professional services and tech-enabled services businesses, Clearsight is dedicated to staying up-to-date on the concerns of the businesses within the sectors we serve. As we are all acutely aware, today’s election will have an impact on the public markets and M&A, whether through changes in … Continued
For stakeholders planning to execute a transaction in the near term, changes to the long-term capital gains tax should be taken into consideration as one of many factors when determining the best time to go to market. In our latest primer, we break down the impacts of an illustrative increase in the capital gains tax … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another transaction in its technology-enabled Compliance Services practice. Clearsight served as the exclusive financial advisor to Keane Unclaimed Property (“Keane”), a portfolio company of Lovell Minnick Partners, in the divestiture of its reporting software and consulting divisions to Sovos Compliance, LLC (“Sovos”), a portfolio company of Hg … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight” ) is pleased to announce another highly successful transaction in its Digital Transformation practice. Clearsight served as advisor to Productora de Software S.A.S. (“PSL”) in its acquisition by Perficient, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRFT) (“Perficient”). This transaction is the fifth for Clearsight’s Digital Transformation practice in the last 12 months and the third … Continued
Last week, Clearsight Managing Director and CEO, Joel Kallett, participated in the third installment of Pillsbury Law’s webinar, Awakenings? Current Status of M&A Activity. Clearsight joined M&A executives from defense contracting and technology sectors to share how the professional services industry is emerging from the economic impacts of COVID-19. The full webinar as well as … Continued
We surveyed M&A executives around the world operating in the professional services industry, including digital transformation, business consulting, IT services, marketing and private equity. These industry leaders shared how COVID-19 and the subsequent economic downturn are affecting their M&A outlook. Download the report below for our full findings and analysis. Professional Services M&A Market Impact … Continued
McLean, VA – May, 11 2020 – Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight” ) is pleased to unveil its new brand identity and website. The Firm, headquartered in Metro Washington, DC, was founded in 2011 and has grown from a start up to over 30 professionals in three offices. Clearsight’s focus since its founding has been on … Continued
We would like to congratulate Clearsight Managing Director Gretchen Frary Seay for her recognition as the 2020 Investment Banker of the Year from D CEO Magazine and ACG Dallas-Fort Worth. Gretchen leads Clearsight’s Dallas office and the Firm’s Data and Analytics Practice. Gretchen is very involved in the Dallas professional services and technology communities. She … Continued
In a recent installment of the Pillsbury Law Webinar Series: Status of M&A Deal Activity and Prospects, Clearsight Managing Director Joel Kallett shared his analysis of COVID-19’s impact on the deal landscape. He was joined by panelists from Baird, Kipps DeSanto, Houlihan Lokey, and FON Advisors to discuss their experience with professional and tech-enabled services … Continued
COVID-19 has caused a massive disruption of not only daily life, but the marketplace. Businesses must adapt to a cash crunch with an uncertain timeline for resolution and resumption of business as usual. In the current, unpredictable market, many professional services business are looking to increase liquidity and are in need of a strategic advisor … Continued
We are proud to recognize Co-Founder and Managing Director Gretchen Frary Seay who is a finalist for D CEO and the Association for Corporate Growth’s 2020 Mergers and Acquisitions Awards. Gretchen is among the finalists for Deal Maker of the Year in recognition of her contributions to M&A activity in the Dallas area, nationally, and internationally. … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight” ) is pleased to announce that the firm advised on a record 15 M&A transactions in 2019. Following another banner year, Clearsight has promoted two of its rising stars: Alex Johnston has been promoted to Director and Tory Steel has been promoted to Vice President. Clearsight CEO, Joel Kallett, said, “2019 … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful transaction in its Digital Transformation and Data Analytics practices. Clearsight served as advisor to E-Nor, Inc. on its acquisition by Cardinal Path, a Dentsu Aegis Network subsidiary. This transaction further emphasizes Clearsight’s position as the industry leader in advising high-end digital and professional services firms. … Continued
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful transaction in its IT Services practice. Clearsight served as advisor to West Monroe Partners on the sale of its Managed Services division to M/C Partners. This transaction further emphasizes Clearsight’s position as the industry leader in advising high-end digital and professional services firms. With nine … Continued
Siemens Healthineers AG has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in ECG Management Consultants, a healthcare advisory firm headquartered in San Diego, California. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019. “The advisory business of ECG is a strong addition to our portfolio and a further step in the implementation … Continued
Clearsight is proud to have advised Salon Biz, a provider of spa and salon software, in its acquisition by EverCommerce, a portfolio company of Providence Equity. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. For further information about Clearsight’s service sector software expertise, please reach out to Managing Director, Joel Kallett.
Clearsight Advisors, Inc. (“Clearsight”) is pleased to announce another successful transaction in its Big Data and Digital Transformation practices. Clearsight served as the exclusive strategic and financial advisor to Kogentix in its acquisition by Accenture (NYSE: ACN). This transaction reiterates Clearsight’s position as the leader in advising high-end consulting firms serving the big data, machine … Continued
Clearsight Advisors is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s transactions have been named as finalists for the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. Clearsight is a finalist in the following categories: Information Technology Deal Of The Year Healthcare And Life Sciences Deal Of The Year (Over $100mm) Corporate And Strategic Acquisition Deal Of The … Continued
McLean, VA, September 25, 2014 – The M&A Advisor is pleased to announce finalists of the 13th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. The following Clearsight transactions have been named as finalists in the these categories:
Clearsight Advisors is recognized as winner of the 6th Annual International M&A Advisor Awards in the Technology, Media, Telecom Deal of the Year (Under $100mm) Category for its role in JackBe Corporation’s acquisition by Software AG.
Growth focused business and technology services investment bank, Clearsight Advisors, is pleased to announce the expansion and escalation of the firm with two pivotal personnel changes that put an exclamation point on the record year the firm celebrated in 2013.
