Celebrating 30 years of Stax

30 Years of Actionable Insights


Celebrating Stax’s Milestones and Commitment to Client and Employee Success

Founded in 1994, Stax 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, 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

"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, 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 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

Stax Provides Sell-side Support to Bow River Capital on its Sale of Progressive Roofing to TopBuild
July 8, 2025
Stax congratulates Bow River Capital on the successful sale of Progressive Roofing, provider commercial roofing installation services, to TopBuild. Click here to read more.
Stax Provides Sell-side Support to Peak Rock Capital on its Sale of Amtech to Vista Equity Partners​
June 25, 2025
Stax congratulates Peak Rock Capital on its recent sale of Amtech Software, a leading provider of industrial software to the global packaging industry, to Vista Equity Partners. Read more here.
Stax Provides Sell-Side Support to ProfitSolv on its Investment co-led by FTV Capital and Lightyear
June 25, 2025
Stax supported ProfitSolv, a practice management software & payments provider, on its recent investment co-led by FTV Capital and existing investor Lightyear Capital. Read more.
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.
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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 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 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

Stax Named One of the Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2025
June 23, 2025
The Consulting Report has recognized Stax as one of the Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2025, honoring firms that excel transformation, growth, and efficiency. Read the full list here.
Stax Recognized as a Top M&A Consulting Firm in the UK 2025 by Consultancy.uk
June 2, 2025
We’re proud to share that Stax has been named one of the Top Mergers & Acquisitions Consulting Firms in the UK 2025 by Consultancy.uk. Read more about the award here.
Getting Our Hands Dirty: Stax Teams Give Back to Local Parks Across Four Cities
June 1, 2025
This spring, in honor of Earth Day, Stax Community ERGs led volunteer cleanups in Boston, Chicago, NYC and London. Click to read more about the cross-office initiative.
Paul Edwards Recognized Among Top 25 M&A Leaders of 2025 by The Consulting Report
May 12, 2025
Stax is proud to announce that Paul Edwards, Global Practice Lead, has been named one of The Consulting Report’s Top 25 M&A Leaders of 2025. Click here to read about the award.
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What Staxers Have to Say