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I'd like a list of private equity firms that are investing in VARs that support the ERP (enterprise resource planning) space. Perficient is an example of a company that consolidated a bunch of smaller entities. This research will provide us with a list of PE firms that might be interested in acquiring our firm (NetSuite ERP VAR).
Hello! Thanks for your request to identify private equity firms that are investing in VARs that support the ERP space. The short version is that I have provided you with a list of 10 private equity firms—based on 2017 data—which fit your criteria, along with a brief overview of each company's relevant investments.
Below you will find a deep dive of my findings.
METHODOLOGY
Bob Scott's Insights provides analysis and insights about the issues that affect the business of resellers and vendors alike. They annually compile a list of the top VARs. I first directed my research towards their findings about VARs in their 2017 list. This year, 54 percent of candidates support at least one Microsoft Dynamics ERP product.
Yielding minimal productive results, I instead redirected my research towards the global private equity investment industry, hoping to find leads about the key players which may fit the given criteria of companies.
I consulted the latest PEI 300 list of the top private equity firms globally, conducting investigative searches through each of the top players' portfolio for investments into companies that fit your criteria.
1.) BLACKSTONE
Blackstone ranked number one in the 2017 PEI 300 list. According to the private equity portfolio section of the official website of Blackstone, the firm has invested in Optiv, a market-leading provider of end-to-end cyber security solutions. Their services include enterprise resource planning products such as enterprise risk and compliance, and incident management.
2.) KKR
KKR ranked number two in the 2017 PEI 300 list. According to the private equity portfolio section of the official website of KKR, the firm has invested in First Data, a globally-recognized vendor of payment solutions. Their services include enterprise-level solutions for credit and debit cards, check acceptance, e-commerce; information, analytics and reporting; marketing, mobile commerce, prepaid, and security and fraud.
3.) THE CARLYLE GROUP
The Carlyle Group ranked number three in the 2017 PEI 300 list. According to the private equity portfolio section of the official website of The Carlyle Group, the firm has invested in several VARs which offer ERP products. An example of this is their acquisition of Allsec Technologies back in 2006. Allsec's services include enterprise-level solutions for anti-money laundering, business processing, and HR outsourcing.
4.) TPG CAPITAL
TPG Capital ranked number four in the 2017 PEI 300 list. According to the portfolio section of the official website of TPG Capital, the firm has invested in several VARs which offer ERP products. An example of this is their acquisition of SS&C Advent, a VAR that has provided business consulting, project management, upgrade service and technical consulting to a number of enterprises worldwide.
5.) WARBURG PINCUS
Warburg Pincus ranked number five in the 2017 PEI 300 list. According to the portfolio section of the official website of Warburg Pincus, the firm has invested in several VARs which offer ERP products. An example of this is their investment in Crossmark, whose enterprise-level services include headquarter sales, retail merchandising, retailer solutions, in-store data collection, event marketing, experiential marketing, shopper marketing, retail analytics, and retail technology solutions.
6.) ADVENT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Advent International Corporation ranked sixth in the 2017 PEI 300 list. According to the portfolio section of their official website, the firm has invested in several VARs which offer ERP products. An example of this is their investment in Ansira, a data-driven company that has provided resource planning services to global enterprises such as Domino's Pizza, Mitsubishi Motors, and Shell.
7.) APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
Apollo Global Management ranked seventh in the 2017 PEI 300 list. According to the private equity portion of the portfolio section of their official website, the firm has a history of acquiring and investing in companies within the business services industry. Both key and emerging players in this segment usually provide enterprise-level solutions for resource planning.
8.) CVC CAPITAL PARTNERS
CVC Capital Partners ranked 10th in the 2017 PEI 300 list. According to the investments section of their official website, the firm has invested in several VARs which provide ERP solutions. An example of this is their acquisition of Advantage Solutions back in 2014, whose services include enterprise-level headquarter sales services; analytics, insights and intelligence; retail services, marketing, in-store programs, and business process outsourcing.
9.) APAX PARTNERS
Apax Partners is among the top 50 in the 2017 PEI 300 list. According to the investments section of their official website, the firm has invested in several VARs which provide ERP solutions. An example of this is their acquisition of Duck Creek Technologies in 2016, whose services include enterprise resource planning and management specializing in the insurance industry.
10.) THOMA BRAVO
Thoma Bravo is among the top 50 in the 2017 PEI 300 list. According to the investments section of their official website, the firm has invested in several VARs which provide ERP solutions. An example of this is their investment in Bomgar, who has provided resource management services to global enterprises such as Starbucks, Paypal and Rolex.
FURTHER READING
The 2017 PEI 300 list of the top private equity firms alone contains a treasure trove of information relevant to this request. A more thorough reading may provide insight which may further help you accomplish what you need.
CONCLUSION
To wrap it up, I have provided you with a list of 10 private equity firms—based on 2017 data—which fit your criteria, along with a brief overview of each company's relevant investments.
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