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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.
The UK & EU Construction Software Industry Ripe for PE Investment
By Andrew Keller, Kelsey Chisholm February 18, 2025
Stax Director's Andrew Keller and Kelsey Chisholm discuss how the UK construction software market is ripe for private equity investment. Click here to learn more.

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K-12 School Safety: Investing Across Physical and Digital Frontiers
By Miriam El-Baz, Marissa Licursi August 15, 2025
Miriam El-Baz and Marissa Licursi explain how legislative mandates, cybersecurity threats, and demand for safety platforms are driving growth and investment in K-12 education. Read more.
Stax Sector Spotlight: RCM & HCIT
By Rob Larson June 17, 2025
Rob Larson explains why investor focus in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Healthcare Information Technology (HCIT) is shifting toward scalable, efficiency-driven solutions. Read more.
Six Key Takeaways from the Grant Thornton | Stax Consumer Survey
By Samantha Pinkes & Marko Begonja June 10, 2025
Grant Thornton | Stax Consumer group recently conducted a survey identifying consumer sentiment, revealing multiple key takeaways across several industries. Click here to see the results.

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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.
Grant Thornton Stax Honored with Prestigious OnCon Icon Top 100 Award
October 22, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax has been awarded the esteemed OnCon Icon Top 100 award for its excellence in marketing. Click here to read about the award.
Grant Thornton Stax Supports TrustArc Acquisition by Main Capital Partners​
October 22, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax recently supported TrustArc, a leading provider of privacy compliance and data protection solutions, on its acquisition by Main Capital Partners. Read more here.
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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