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"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 there to 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."
"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 there to 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."
In a global marketplace where change is now the norm, the historically rigid Office of the CFO is shifting to a more fluid role where CFOs must become more strategic. With this, new key challenges are facing CFOs including: labor shortages, cash flow forecasting, supporting remote work, hiring, supply chain, and more. The ability of CFOs today to use software to drive efficiencies and reduce operating costs is an important key to company development. Most software offered in the broader CFO suite is disruptive and creates substantial ROI for their users, while enhancing productivity. The modern CFO needs to be completely in touch and connected with their firm, as they take on a bigger role in driving company success.
As organizations undergo digital transformation, the role of the CFO has expanded significantly beyond traditional functions. There is a growing emphasis on leveraging disruptive software solutions to enhance CFO operations. Comprehensive CFO platforms today offer efficient operations and sharper insights, crucial for supporting strategic enterprise decisions. While this shift in Office of the CFO technology continues, it has created a significant opportunity for growth stage technology companies with disruptive CFO-related software to win market share. This will lead to heightened M&A activity as private equity and large strategics invest more heavily in the future of the space.
Office of the CFO M&A deal volume hit an all-time high in '21 with 830 deals, almost double 2019 levels. Activity remains healthy today, dipping only slightly despite the macroeconomic headwinds that have slowed overall tech deal making. Transactions have stayed strong in '24 with an estimated $25B in total value – the most notable of which being Hg's acquisition of Auditboard for $3B in May and Francisco Partners' acquisition of Jama Software for $1.2B in March. Private investments in the CFO suite were responsible for $13.2B in value across 266 transactions in '21, but '24 has slowed with macro instability and the public market correction. One notable investment in Q2 '24 was Stripe's capital raise of $694M. While interest rates remain high in 2024, the operational performance of many SaaS companies has driven market improvement. This is on the backs of high valuations for the "haves," while the "have-nots" are seeing significant disparity in valuations. While market dynamics have shown a clear change from 2021 funding, record levels of dry-powder will force the deployment of capital in '24 with the expectation of the return of the larger deals at 2019 valuations.
With over 500 companies identified in AGC's Office of the CFO landscape across Financial Management and Control, Strategic Planning and Budgeting, and Operational Efficiency and Oversight, the industry is large, rapidly growing, and multifaceted.