Business Services


Grant Thornton Stax's Business Services understanding is both broad and deep, covering a wide range of verticals.

Grant Thornton Stax has broad experience across the spectrum of business services, including over 60 engagements per year across a wide range of sub-segments. Over time, we’ve built a robust network of industry experts, both internally and externally, to help inform recent market trends and opportunities for growth during the investment lifecycles. 

Recent Work

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.
Grant Thornton Stax Advises Blackstone on its Strategic Investment in Champions Group
March 19, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax congratulates Blackstone on its recent acquisition of Champions Group, a leading provider of essential home services. Click here to read about the deal.
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Expertise

  • Professional & Tech-Enabled Services

    • Consulting Services
    • Human Capital Management (HCM)
    • Legal Services and Technology
    • Office of the CFO (OOTCFO)
    • Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
    • Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) 
    • SME Services
    • Security Services
  • Financial Services

    • Financial Service Technology
    • Wealth and Asset Management 
    • Banking and Lending
    • Insurance and PEOs 
    • Payment Services and Technology
    • Market Infrastructure and Other Services
  • Data & Information Services

    • Data Services
    • Workflow Information and Analytics Tools
    • Document Management and Workplace Technology
    • B2B / B2C Information Services
  • Commercial Services

    • Construction Services
    • Commercial Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)
    • Logistics and Transportation
    • Infrastructure and Utility Services
  • Residential Services

    • Property Services
    • Real Estate Services
    • Residential and Consumer Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO)
  • Industrial Services

    • Logistics and Transportation
    • Aviation Services and Technology
    • Supply Chain Management 
    • Infrastructure and Utility Services
    • Industrial Maintenance, Repair, and Operations

Recent Insights

Why IT Services Is One of the Most Compelling Sectors for PE Investment
By Andrew Keller & Tyler Michaels March 30, 2026
The IT services sector is entering a new growth cycle defined by strong investment tailwinds, primarily driven by AI adoption, rising cloud complexity, and persistent cybersecurity needs.
Cyber Compliance—The Multi-Billion Dollar Industry of Cyber Assurance
By Owen Tindle & Sam McCabe March 20, 2026
Cyber compliance is a fast-growing sector and stakeholder pressures are driving widespread adoption across industries. Read how PE investors can capitalize on this growing market.
The Strategic Risk System: How ESG, SCRM, EHS, and GRC Are Converging
By Anuj A. Shah, Andrew Keller, Owen Tindle, & Marissa Licursi March 13, 2026
Learn why ESG, SCRM, EHS, and GRC software are converging around strategic risk management and how investors evaluate durable risk platforms.
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