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. 

Learn more
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
Image of Paul Edwards
icon to represent quote

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

Image of Vince Zosa, MD at Stax and Head of Value Creation

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."

Image of Roy Lockhart, MD at Stax and Head of Exit Planning
Image of Anuj Shah, MD at Stax and Head of ESG

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 Koozie Group on its Acquisition by Garyline​
April 17, 2025
Stax congratulates Koozie Group, a leading US-based manufacturer, decorator, and supplier of promotional products, on its recent acquisition by Garyline. Learn more about the deal here.
Stax Provides Sell-side Support to Command Investigations on its Acquisition by Incline Equity Partn
April 9, 2025
Stax provided sell-side support for Command Investigations, a national provider of insurance investigation services, on its recent acquisition by Incline Equity Partners. Click here 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.
Stax Advises Quorum Software on its Acquisition of zdSCADA
March 17, 2025
Stax recently supported Quorum Software on its acquisition of zdSCADA, a leader in cloud-based supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology. Read more here.
Show More
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.

Image of Jayson Traxler, CEO of Stax
icon to represent quote

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
Image and quote from Harry
Image and quote from Harry
Image and quote from Nikki
Image and quote from Nikki

Employee Spotlights

Stax Recognized by Consulting Magazine for Mentorship and Enrichment Program
April 22, 2025
Stax was recently honored by Consulting Magazine at the Rising Star Awards in Chicago for its innovative approach to talent development. Read about the award ceremony here.
Darren Buskirk Featured on Management Consulted's Podcast
April 22, 2025
Discover what makes Stax a standout in the consulting world as Managing Director Darren Buskirk shares insights on firm culture, career growth, and private equity work in this episode of Strategy Simplified.
Anantha Natalegawa Honored as a 2025 Rising Star by Consulting Magazine
April 7, 2025
Anantha Natalegawa has been named a 2025 Rising Star by Consulting Magazine for excellence in client service in the Retail sector. Read more.
Stax Recognized on Vault Consulting Top 50 for the Third Year
February 14, 2025
For the third year in a row, Stax has earned a spot on the Vault Consulting Top 50 list of the best consulting firms to work for in North America. Read more.
Show More

What Staxers Have to Say