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Accelerating FSM Adoption in the UK and Emerging PE Opportunities
By Palash Misra & Andrew Keller June 11, 2025
UK FSM adoption lags behind the US—but structural tailwinds are aligning. Palash Misra and Andrew Keller explore how investors are capitalizing on a greenfield opportunity. Read more.
Stax Sector Spotlight: Travel & Hospitality Software
By Andrew Keller June 9, 2025
Private equity is doubling down on hospitality tech as cloud platforms and regulatory shifts reshape how hotels and STR operators compete. Click here to learn more.
The UK & EU Construction Software Industry Ripe for PE Investment
By Andrew Keller, Kelsey Chisholm February 18, 2025
Stax Director's Andrew Keller and Kelsey Chisholm discuss how the UK construction software market is ripe for private equity investment. Click here to learn more.

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K-12 School Safety: Investing Across Physical and Digital Frontiers
By Miriam El-Baz, Marissa Licursi August 15, 2025
Miriam El-Baz and Marissa Licursi explain how legislative mandates, cybersecurity threats, and demand for safety platforms are driving growth and investment in K-12 education. Read more.
Stax Sector Spotlight: RCM & HCIT
By Matt McMillion June 17, 2025
Matt McMillion explains why investor focus in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Healthcare Information Technology (HCIT) is shifting toward scalable, efficiency-driven solutions. Read more.
Six Key Takeaways from the Grant Thornton | Stax Consumer Survey
By Samantha Pinkes & Marko Begonja June 10, 2025
Grant Thornton | Stax Consumer group recently conducted a survey identifying consumer sentiment, revealing multiple key takeaways across several industries. Click here to see the results.

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Six Cybersecurity Themes Private Equity Investors Should Know Leaving 2025
By Marissa Licursi, Tyler Michaels, & Yiwei Jiang October 20, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax has compiled this report outlining several key investment themes, based on our prior work with cybersecurity assets throughout 2025 to date. Read more here.
Robert Lytle & Phil Dunne Named Top 25 PE Consultants & Leaders of 2025
By Robert Lytle & Phil Dunne October 20, 2025
Robert Lytle and Phil Dunne were named amongst The Top 25 Private Equity Consultants and Leaders of 2025. Click here to read more about the list and The Consulting Report.
Grant Thornton Stax Advises Accel-KKR on Investment in Phocas Software​
October 20, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax congratulates Accel-KKR on its recent strategic growth investment in Phocas Software, a leading BI and FP&A platform for the middle-market. Click here to read more.
Featured by TechTarget—Embedding ESG into IT strategy: Insights for IT leaders
October 15, 2025
Anuj A. Shah was interviewed by TechTarget to explain how IT leaders can make ESG measurable and meaningful, as well as the benefits of aligning sustainability with business outcomes.
Featured by MT Newswire: Private Equity Flees Carriers, Embraces Freight Tech in 2025
October 14, 2025
In MT Newswires recent article, Brad Kuntz, Senior Managing Director, discussed the impact of Trump tariffs on the market and how this has impacted deal volume. Read more.
Featured by Reuters: Ferrari Lifts the Hood on EV Tech in Maiden Electric Car
By Phil Dunne October 10, 2025
Phil Dunne was recently asked by Reuters to share his thoughts on the recent unveiling of Ferrari's new EV, the Elettrica. Click here to read his full thoughts.
Know Your Buyer, Grow Your Margin: A Case for Segment-Specific Pricing
By Alex Erines October 10, 2025
Pricing isn’t just about what you charge, it’s about how well you understand your customer. Learn how Grant Thornton Stax helps portfolio companies avoid missing pricing value.
Featured in Pitchbook: Transatlantic Growth for UK Cybersecurity Firm
By Andrew Keller October 8, 2025
Andrew Keller was recently featured by Pitchbook where he shared a business fable detailing how a UK cybersecurity company was able to find success across the Atlantic. Read more here.
Changing the Game: Emerging Investment Opportunities in Youth Sports
By Owen Tindle, Luke Scheibel, & Katherine Jaffe October 6, 2025
A wave of professionalization, digital transformation, and integrated platform models is unlocking opportunities in youth sports. Click here to read the full article.
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