Market Insights

  1. Founders’ Summer Serve Day at Cornerstone Christian School

    A bi-annual tradition, the Founders team spends every MLK Day and one Saturday in July aiding local causes in tangible ways. This July, Founders exemplified their commitment to service by dedicating their time and efforts at Cornerstone Middle School. With campuses located in both Woodlawn and Roebuck, Cornerstone has grown to be the largest private…

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  2. Managed IT Services Update – July 2025

    In this edition of Founders’ July 2025 IT Services M&A Update, our team provides insight on current trends and M&A activity taking place in the market, including: An overview of the market in Q1 Silicon Y’all 2025 Announcement “Market Trends in the MSP / IT Services Sector” by Chris Weingartner 10 white papers on MSP /…

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  3. Market Trends in the MSP / IT Services Sector

    By: Chris Weingartner The Managed Services and IT Services landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by rising customer expectations, evolving delivery models, and increasing demand for value-added solutions. These shifts are fueling a wave of consolidation across the industry. MSPs Positioned as Strategic Partners MSPs have evolved from reactive IT support providers to embedded strategic…

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  4. Medical Products & Devices Market Update: Q2 2025

    In this edition of Founders Medical Products & Devices Market Update, our Healthcare team shares valuable insights from the industry. The newsletter highlights current trends and M&A activity, including:  Trends & Insights | Macro Trends & Voices from the Field Public Market Benchmarks | Stock Performance, Valuation, & KPIs Market & Buyer Landscape | Profiling…

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  5. Don’t Fumble the Finish Line: Avoidable Mistakes in M&A Closings

    By: Brad Johnson, Managing Director For entrepreneurs selling their business or pursuing a capital partner, a signed LOI (“letter of intent”) can feel like winning a game. While executing an LOI and moving into exclusivity with a buyer is a great accomplishment, there are still important negotiations and work that goes into the due diligence…

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  6. Founders Welcomes Five New Analysts

    Founders is excited to announce the recent additions to our growing firm: Graham Barnett, Noah Coomes, Elic Gum, David Moore & James Nichols. They will all be joining us as Analysts, supporting principals in client service and deal execution. Graham Barnett Graham Barnett is an Analyst for Founders Advisors. Prior to joining Founders, Graham interned…

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