M&A Deal Summary

AHEAD Acquires Data Blue

On October 11, 2019, AHEAD acquired information technology company Data Blue from Court Square Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AHEAD’s 2nd transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is AHEAD’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is AHEAD’s 2nd transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-10-11
Target Data Blue
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) AHEAD
Sellers(s) Court Square Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Data Blue

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Data Blue LLC delivers customized storage, backup and server virtualization and consolidated solutions to enterprise customers in North America. Data Blue was formed to redefine the Value Added Reseller space, offering both the customer and manufacturer something that’s a step above what is currently available in the marketplace. Data Blue delivers customized storage, backup and server virtualization and consolidation solutions to the Enterprise, with specific emphasis on Fortune 1000 companies. By utilizing our vast cross-platform integration expertise and unparalleled product knowledge, we deliver solutions that are perfectly tailored to meet the unique needs of your environment.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

AHEAD

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 2007
Sector Information Technology
DESCRIPTION

AHEAD is a consulting company that helps enterprises transform how and where they run applications and infrastructure. AHEAD creates tailored cloud solutions for enterprises at all stages of the cloud journey. AHEAD was founded in 2007 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 8
Sector (Information Technology) 2 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 8
State (Georgia) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 8
Year (2019) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-11 Sovereign Systems

Norcross, Georgia, United States

Sovereign Systems helps transform legacy data center technologies and applications into ultra-efficient, cloud-based platforms.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-09-22 Kovarus

San Ramon, California, United States

Kovarus, Inc. provides businesses to transform IT service delivery to help them accelerate innovation and deliver cost-effective business outcomes. Kovarus was established in 2003 and is based in San Ramon, California.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Court Square Capital Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1968
PE ASSETS 7.7B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Court Square Capital Partners (CSCP) is a generalist private equity firm that seeks middle market company investments across the US. CSCP looks to partner with management teams to accelerate revenue growth and improve operating efficiency. Sectors of interest include business services, building products, chemicals, consumer products, food products/services, healthcare, aerospace/defense, manufacturing, media, technology, telecommunications, and transportation. Court Square Capital Partners was formerly known as Citigroup Venture Capital Equity Partners. The Group spun out of Citigroup and became independent in 2006. CSCP is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 44 of 56
Sector (Information Technology) 6 of 8
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 23 of 25
State (Georgia) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 41 of 53
Year (2019) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-04 National Seating & Mobility

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

National Seating & Mobility is a provider of complex rehabilitation seating, mobility, and positioning systems. NSM provides personalised solutions to individuals with mobility challenges by bringing together industry-leading expertise, uniquely engineered systems, and breakthrough technologies. National Seating & Mobility was founded in 1992 and is based in Franklin, Tennessee.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-01 Advanced Diabetes Supply

Carlsbad, California, United States

Advanced Diabetes Supply is a national distributor of durable medical equipment specializing in diabetes supplies. ADS holds the most valued accreditations in the diabetes supply industry, including NABP, URAC, and NABP. Advanced Diabetes Supply was founded in 2002 and is based in Carlsbad, California.

Buy -
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