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 Provides Sell-side Support to Inspectorio on Investment by Apax
July 16, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax congratulates Inspectorio, a production-chain management platform, on its growth investment by Apax Digital Funds, the growth equity arm of Apax. Read more here.
Grant Thornton Stax Advises ETS on its Acquisition of ACT
July 9, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported ETS on its recent acquisition of ACT, a leading provider of college and career readiness solutions. Read more about the deal here.
Stax Sell-side: Corestream Strategic Investment from Lightyear
July 8, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported Corestream, a leading voluntary benefits and employee savings technology platform, on its strategic investment from Lightyear Capital. Read more here.
Stax Advises Orion Legal MSO on Partnership with John Foy & Associates
June 16, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax congratulates Orion Legal MSO, a managed services organization supporting law firms, on its partnership with John Foy & Associates. 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

Grant Thornton Stax Named Among The Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2026
July 7, 2026
The Consulting Report has recognized Stax as one of the Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2026, honoring firms that excel in transformation, growth, and efficiency. Read the full list here.
Tyler Michaels Recognized at 2026 Rising Star Awards
April 23, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax congratulates Tyler Michaels on being recognized at the 2026 Consulting Magazine Rising Star Awards for Software & Technology. Read more here.
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.
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What Grant Thornton Staxers Have to Say