Celebrating 30 years of Stax

30 Years of Actionable Insights


Celebrating Grant Thornton Stax's Milestones and Commitment to Client and Employee Success

Founded in 1994, Grant Thornton Stax's has achieved significant milestones over the past three decades including securing a recent platform investment, expanding into the U.K. and EMEA markets, and broadening its product offerings. 

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Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
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For three decades, Grant Thornton Stax has been dedicated to providing data-driven insights to our private equity clients. Our firm has been purposefully built to cater exclusively to the needs of private equity investors throughout every stage of ownership, with our offerings and go-to-market aligned with the private equity investment lifecycle.

- Paul Edwards, Global Practice Leader

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Vince Zosa

"Grant Thornton Stax partners with mid-market firms to deliver higher EBITDA performance. Our work combines strategic insight via advanced analytics along with a roll up your sleeves approach to produce enduring results." 

Roy Lockhart

"In our sell-side engagements, Grant Thornton Stax partners with equity sponsors, management teams, and banking clients to facilitate successful capital raises and exits, while offering strategic guidance and growth plans for management teams post-close."

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Anuj A. Shah

"At Grant Thornton Stax, we address current and emerging client needs with our integrated ESG advisory approach, embedded into our commercial solutions across the investment lifecycle.


Emphasizing the business case for ESG, we've transformed how our clients perceive it, reshaping its value and impact across stakeholder groups."

Recent Deal Transactions

Grant Thornton Stax Advises Uplift Investors on its Acquisition of IMS Legal Strategies​
April 6, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported Uplift Investors on its recent acquisition of IMS Legal Strategies, a global provider of expert and advisory services. Read more about the deal here.
Grant Thornton Stax Advises CenterOak on Acquisition of Grismer
April 2, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported CenterOak Partners on its recent acquisition of Grismer Tire & Auto Service, a leading operator of tire and automotive service centers. Read more here.
Stax Sell-side: File & ServeXpress Acquired by Northlane Capital
March 26, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax congratulates File & ServeXpress on its recent acquisition by Northlane Capital Partners. Read about the deal here.
Grant Thornton Stax Sell-side Support: AKAM Acquired by Audax PE
March 20, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported AKAM, a provider of property management serving residential and commercial properties, on its recent acquisition by Audax Private Equity. Read more.
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Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights

At Grant Thornton Stax, we have a clear mission: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, stay, and do their best work.

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I deeply appreciate our dedicated employees worldwide. I am continually impressed by their commitment to client satisfaction, their willingness to go above and beyond, and their support for each other. At Grant Thornton Stax, our unique apprenticeship model underscores our focus on mentorship, professional growth, and building careers.

- Jayson Traxler, CEO

Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
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Employee Spotlights

Yiwei Jiang Recognized for Thought Leadership in Private Equity
April 21, 2026
We are proud to congratulate Yiwei Jiang on being recognized at the 2026 Consulting Magazine Rising Star Awards in the category of Thought Leadership and Intellectual Capital. Read more.
Paul Edwards on The Consulting Report's Podcast: Top Consultant
By Paul Edwards April 8, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax’s Paul Edwards, named a Top Consultant by The Consulting Report, joins RJ Lumba to discuss the award and life at the firm.
Vault Top 50: Four Years Running
February 11, 2026
For four straight years, Grant Thornton Stax has earned a spot on the Vault Consulting Top 50 list of the best consulting firms to work for in North America. Read more here.
Grant Thornton Stax Announces Winter 2026 Promotions
January 30, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax is pleased to announce our 2026 winter promotions. Click to learn more.
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