We're passionate about discovering and partnering with technology companies to help them exceed their lifelong goals.
100+ Deals Closed Since 2021
9x Median ARR Multiple on All Deals Since 2022
36% of Deals Above $250M EV Since 2021
Over $10B Created in Total Transaction Value Since 2021
5 Conferences, 7,500+ 1x1 Meetings Held in 2023
40 Active Engagements &
7 Deals Currently Under LOI
Over 100+ Insight Reports Published Since 2020
Still Growing:
44 New Hires
(24 in 2023, 20 already for 2024)
"What a ride. There were literally countless of times when I thought back to a few months ago when we were discussing if it's even necessary to work with an advisor and thinking how grateful I am to have you on board. Having gone through all of this now I can't believe the option was even on the table. Fred and the team got us to a signed deal on what I'd say are excellent terms. Thank you for that, I don't think we would have landed here otherwise."
"KeyedIn was in its eleventh year, growing quickly, and exceeding key double-digit million revenue milestones and we knew the time was right to find a partner to help us get to triple-digit revenue. We have been working with AGC on multiple opportunities. After many discoveries, opportunities, and economic ebbs and flows, we launched a targeted process and identified STG Group / Sciforma as the right partner to help drive long term value and growth. AGC helped us navigate the complexities of the deal with Sciforma, a product carve-out, and ultimately closing on a premium merger of two very strong PPM solutions. The entire team worked tirelessly to make it happen and were a pleasure to work with. Thank you to Hugh, Charlie, Logan, and Pierce for pulling all of this together. Up and to the right!"
"We chose AGC due to their depth of knowledge in our space as well as the solid reputation for delivering results! We built a strong relationship with senior leadership and their team quickly and they were thereto guide us and advise us every step of the way. Their attention to every aspect of the transaction and being able to view and explain the process from a 360 degree perspective was important to us as well as operating with integrity. We could have not picked a better partner to go through this process with us."
"The AGC team surpassed expectations at every stage of the process. They didn't just grasp our business and markets, they truly got it, and were instrumental in delivering a result that the founders and management are proud of. With their round-the-clock dedication, creative thinking, and unwavering persistence, they kept the ball rolling and ensured seamless communication throughout. I would strongly recommend AGC as a financial advisor."
"AGC's ability to jump into our turnaround story and introduce us to the right partners was amazing. Their team was smart, creative, responsive and dedicated throughout both the equity and debt fund raising processes. We highly recommend AGC and look forward to working with them again in the future."
"For many closely-held business owners, the sale of their company or a large capital round is one of the biggest decisions we will ever make. Choosing the right advisor to assist in this process is critical to achieving the best value, terms and overall outcome. When I think about my experience with AGC, I can say selecting them without question was the best decision I made in the entire process. They became part of my team and worked harder than anyone I had ever seen. While in the end we signed the perfect deal, the process alone with AGC has been one of the most valuable investments of time for my company and me personally."
"The AGC team with Jon and Doug at the helm was instrumental in structuring and executing the LiquidFrameworks process which ultimately resulted in a transaction with ServiceMax and a planned public market listing of the combined companies. This outcome of the process they led can only be described as outstanding. Their knowledge, expertise and perspective in matters involving finance and deal negotiation as well as timely specifics related to our SaaS industry provided critical guidance and advice used throughout the process."
"Our business had gone through a period oftremendous growth and was in a space seeing consolidation that resulted in ourneed for an investment banking partner that was well connected to both growthinvestors and strategic partners. AGC did an outstanding job of learning ourbusiness model and translating that into a compelling business case. Theyworked tirelessly to help get a great deal and we look forward to working withthe team again! Thanks so much to all of the team. Your calm and patientapproach won the day, even during some difficult times."
We thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed working with Sean and the AGC team. They were supportive and expert partners day in and day out. They made managing three time zones a non-issue for us by always being available. Thanks to AGC we had a competitive process and realized the best outcome for our shareholders and team. We can recommend AGC without hesitation!
"To us, it was essential that our banker could fundamentally understand the Promon technology and offering. The AGC team quickly gained such understanding. By doing so, they could 'connect the dots' very rapidly; providing us with deep insight into which partnerships would long-term create the greatest return for all parties. On top of that, they don't forget the small details, which ultimately will lead to a timely and satisfactory transaction. We can give AGC our strongest recommendations as an M&A advisor in the IT security industry."
"Throughout the process, I have been glad we had the counsel and support of the AGC team. They quickly establish trust and confidence with the Board who relied heavily on their advice and experience. Their capacity to shape the presentation and willingness to be clear and forthright when we needed to be challenged was incredibly helpful. Now that the transaction is closed I'm going to miss working with this amazing team. If I had to do it all over again, I'd do it with AGC Partners."
"Sean and the AGC team differentiated themselves through their unrelenting commitment to Bookboon and deep understanding of our platform. I personally spent most of my professional career building Bookboon into a global leader and I needed an advisor that I could trust with this critical transaction process. The whole AGC team worked tirelessly throughout every stage of the process, ensuring Bookboon found an outstanding new home and partner in the Access Group. We give Sean and AGC our highest recommendation as a technology M&A advisor."
These reports cover the key trends and challenges in the market and include a listing of recent M&A, private placement, and IPO activity.
As we make it through Groundhog Day with no shadow over our furry friend and most of the Winter behind us, our sights are now set on Spring, where we are looking at underlying technology company performance in 2024, much like 2023. With the private market investors and buyers hyper-focused on fundamentals and underlying unit economics, the tech operators and owners continue to scramble to optimize operating performance and efficiency in the face of lower overall revenue growth – in some cases with strong profitability, and in other cases with negative EBITDA in favor of efficient growth. With that as the backdrop for software companies' operating performance, we have fewer companies with steady or accelerating growth that have the right profile to bring to market. At the same time, the bid-ask spread on valuations continues to tighten and with the long dry spell in liquidity and the huge keg of dry powder, we are predicting that when Springtime comes, there will be a thawing of the frozen M&A markets and the beginning of an M&A deal renaissance that will involve PEs, VCs, and Strategics, all as highly active participants.
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