Mergers & Acquisitions

The Purple Guys Acquired by Ntiva

5996 The Purple Guys NT

M&A Engagement Overview

Industry Groups: Business Services, Technology
Areas of Focus: IT Services, Managed Services

Harris Williams advised The Purple Guys, a portfolio company of Kian Capital Partners and ParkSouth Ventures, on their sale to Ntiva, a portfolio company of PSP Capital.

Technology requirements for businesses are increasingly complex, creating sustained demand for reliable, cost-effective IT support and managed services providers, like The Purple Guys, that support cybersecurity services, cloud migration, and other solutions.

The Purple Guys is a leading provider of managed IT services to small- and mid-sized businesses in the central and southern United States. The company is a sophisticated and scaled services provider with a history of providing a market-leading, comprehensive suite of technology solutions to their clients.

CEO Kevin Cook, COO Holly Lawrence, and the broader team at The Purple Guys have extensive experience in leading IT services organizations and the proven ability to grow and scale businesses organically and via M&A.

This strategic partnership with Ntiva, a leading provider of managed IT, security, and digital transformation services, brings two best-in-class platforms together under one roof to be one of the industry’s leading players. Together, they will focus on organic growth, business optimization initiatives, and strategic add-on acquisitions to build density and expand service capabilities within the central United States. 

Contact the Harris Williams Business Services Group or Technology Group to learn more about this transaction.