Software & Technology


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

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 Advises Tenzing on Investment in ScreenCloud, a Cloud Digital Signage Leader
May 12, 2025
Stax congratulates Tenzing on its recent strategic investment in ScreenCloud, a global leader in cloud digital signage solutions. Click here to read more about the deal.
Stax Provides Sell-Side Support to Casepoint on Merger with OPEXUS​
May 6, 2025
Stax provided sell-side support to Vision Government Solutions on its Recapitalization by Great Hill Partners, working closely with their investment bank, Shea & Co. ​Click to read more.
Stax Advises HITRUST on Growth Investment from Brighton
March 19, 2025
Stax recently supported HITRUST, a leader in information security assurance for risk and management and compliance, on its growth investment by Brighton Park Capital. Learn more.
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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

Leadership

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Global Practice Lead

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Managing Director

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Director

Recent Insights

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Youth Sports Management Platforms: Insights from the Field
By Owen Tindle June 13, 2025
From grassroots clubs to elite academies, youth sports software is becoming indispensable. Owen Tindle discusses how leading platforms are capturing share. Read more here.
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.
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