Software & Technology


30 Years of Deal Experience & Expertise in the Software & Technology Sector

Grant Thornton Stax conducts over 150 software and technology engagements each year for private equity and sponsor-backed businesses. Our deep knowledge of assets along the spectrum from growth equity to mid-market to large-cap allows us to provide diligence and strategy advisory that improves investment outcomes. 

Recent Work

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.
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.
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.
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Expertise

  • Enterprise Applications

    • ERP and Finance
    • Analytics
    • Communications
    • Human Capital Management
    • Information Services
    • Sales and Marketing Technology
    • Engineering and Manufacturing Technology
    • Payments
    • Supply Chain Mgmt. / Logistics 
    • GRC
  • Vertical SaaS/Industry-Specific Applications

    • Healthcare IT
    • Fintech
    • EdTech
    • Industrial and Logistics
    • Retail
    • Legal Tech
    • Public Sector and Non-Profit
    • Housing and Real-Estate Tech
    • Telecom
    • Auto Tech
    • Construction Tech
    • Energy Tech
    • Hospitality Tech
  • Media & B2C Technology

    • Internet-Enabled Consumer Services
    • Consumer Software and Apps
    • Video, Audio, and Streaming
    • B2C Marketplaces and eCommerce
  • IT Infrastructure

    • Networking Equipment & Services
    • Communications Infrastructure— Data Centers, Towers, and Fiber Networks
    • IT Management
    • Cybersecurity
    • Endpoint Security
    • Data Storage & Security
    • Hardware
  • IT Services

    • IT Staffing
    • Systems Integrators
    • Managed Service Providers
    • Managed Security Service Providers
    • Managed Print Services
    • Value Added Resellers
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    • AI-Powered Tools
    • AI-Powered Software Applications
    • AI-Powered Digital Transformation

Recent Insights

From System of Record to System of Evidence: The Next Competitive Advantage in Vertical Software
By Kelsey Chisholm July 10, 2026
Competitive advantage in vertical software is increasingly becoming more prioritized. Read more to see how this shift is transforming software platforms.
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.
June 24, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax and Shea & Co. brought together PE investors & GovTech executives to discuss how AI is transforming the future of GovTech. Read the recap here.
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