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Key Considerations for Investors Exploring the Automotive Retail Tech Value Chain
By Sameer Tejani & Max Massaro November 6, 2025
Investment focus in automotive technology continues to broaden beyond OEMs to the core service ecosystem. Read what Sameer Tejani and Max Massaro see in the market.
Grant Thornton Stax Perspectives on the Growth Outlook of Data Centers
By Tyler Veit, Joel Slater, Kate Philbrick, & Tyler Michaels November 3, 2025
As data center development shifts toward larger builds, demand for specialized service providers, offering backup power, electrical systems, and cooling infrastructure grows. Learn more.
Six Cybersecurity Themes Private Equity Investors Should Know Leaving 2025
By Marissa Licursi, Tyler Michaels, & Yiwei Jiang October 20, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax has compiled this report outlining several key investment themes, based on our prior work with cybersecurity assets throughout 2025 to date. Read more here.

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Changing the Game: Emerging Investment Opportunities in Youth Sports
By Owen Tindle, Luke Scheibel, & Katherine Jaffe October 6, 2025
A wave of professionalization, digital transformation, and integrated platform models is unlocking opportunities in youth sports. Click here to read the full article.
Advancing Commercial Due Diligence: Beyond Core Deliverables to Dynamic ESG Integration
By Anuj A. Shah July 16, 2025
Anuj A. Shah shares the benefits of Stax approach to embedding ESG within diligence to identify value creation opportunities & risks. Read more to learn how ESG diligence can improve value.
Neobanks: Redefining Banking for the Digital Generation
June 1, 2024
The rise of digital neobanks is currently challenging incumbents market share, as the convenience and increased usage of crypto currencies become paramount to users. Learn more.

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Featured in Financier Worldwide—Accelerating value in PE carve-outs: strategy and execution
By Phil Dunne & Peter Rodrigues-Renon November 11, 2025
Financier Worldwide discusses strategy and execution for accelerating value in PE carve-outs with Phil Dunne and Peter Rodrigues-Renon at Stax, including Gerard Nichol at Grant Thornton. Read more.
Key Considerations for Investors Exploring the Automotive Retail Tech Value Chain
By Sameer Tejani & Max Massaro November 6, 2025
Investment focus in automotive technology continues to broaden beyond OEMs to the core service ecosystem. Read what Sameer Tejani and Max Massaro see in the market.
Grant Thornton Stax Provides Sell-Side Support to SteelEye on its Merger With FundApps​
November 3, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax supported SteelEye, a leading trade and communications surveillance and data analytics platform, on its recent merger with FundApps. Read about the deal here.
Grant Thornton Stax Perspectives on the Growth Outlook of Data Centers
By Tyler Veit, Joel Slater, Kate Philbrick, & Tyler Michaels November 3, 2025
As data center development shifts toward larger builds, demand for specialized service providers, offering backup power, electrical systems, and cooling infrastructure grows. Learn more.
Grant Thornton Stax Appoints Chen Liu as Partner to Drive Growth in Technology and Education Sectors
October 30, 2025
Stax, part of the Grant Thornton Advisors LLC multinational platform, has announced the appointment of Chen Liu as Partner. Read more about Chen and his responsibility with the firm.
Education Growth Strategy: Rethinking the Commercial Engine
By Miriam El-Baz & Alex Erines October 30, 2025
Many PE-backed education companies struggle with commercial scaling. Miriam El-Baz, & Alex Erines share how to align commercial engines to how district and school leaders buy.
The MSP Landscape: Ripe for Consolidation, Expansion, and Expertise-Led Differentiation
By Tyler Veit, Tyler Michaels, Luke Scheibel, & Yiwei Jiang October 28, 2025
The MSP sector offers durable growth through recurring revenues, industry-specific specialization, and ecosystem partnerships—while AI introduces new opportunities. Read more.
Stax Sell-side Support: CR Fitness Acquired by Sixth Street​
October 23, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax congratulates CR Fitness on its recent strategic growth investment by Sixth Street, a global investment firm. Click here to read about the deal.
Phil Dunne Featured on The Consulting Report's Podcast: Top Consultant
By Phil Dunne October 23, 2025
Stax Managing Director Phil Dunne recently joined the Top Consultant podcast hosted by The Consulting Report, to discuss his career and Grant Thornton Stax. Listen to the show here.
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