Riverside Partners' Portfolio Company Convergence Networks Acquires Swat Systems
Aug 16, 2022•almost 3 years ago
Acquiring Company
Convergence Networks
Acquired Company
SWAT Systems
Description
Riverside Partners, a private equity investment firm, announced today that its portfolio company, Convergence Networks (the "Company"), has acquired SWAT Systems. Based in Seattle, SWAT Systems is a leading provider of managed IT, cybersecurity, and communication services for organizations across numerous end-markets. The SWAT Systems team, led by Jason Hagens and Dave Blake, has a long history of forming partnerships with clients to understand their organizations and support their technology needs.
FundzWatch™ Score
71
High M&A Activity
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
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Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
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