Jeff Pfoser

MINNEAPOLIS – January 31, 2023 – True North Mergers & Acquisitions Managing Director Erica Gilson announced today that the firm facilitated a transaction in which Cosmetic Physician Partners of Edina, Minnesota, acquired Coachlight Clinic & Spa and Des Moines Plastic Surgery of Des Moines, Iowa. The transaction closed on December 9, 2022. Coachlight Clinic & …

True North Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates Acquisition of Coachlight Clinic & Spa and Des Moines Plastic Surgery by Cosmetic Physician Partners Read More »

While the foundation for private equity (PE) was established in the early 1900s, the origins of modern private equity can be traced back to the mid-1940s. While PE has been around for a very long time, many people don’t know exactly what it is. According to Investopedia, “Private equity describes investment partnerships that buy and …

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Starting the preparations to sell your business is never easy. Selling or buying a business comes with mixed emotions and hard decisions. There are a lot of variables to consider. One action item to discuss early is the process of due diligence. In order for you to attract a buyer to your company, you must …

If You Don’t Uncover the Skeletons in Your Closet, Your Buyer Will Read More »

Taking on any large project can be manageable when you have a reliable process in place. When deciding to exit your business, for example, you will need a proven process in place to ensure you have covered all the bases.  Just like baking, without following the specific process or recipe, you could end up setting …

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There are many reasons why you would want to sell your tech business. Whatever that reason may be, you should understand and research these important points before you start the process.  Get Your Company Ready For Market Two of the most important steps in selling your company are receiving an accurate business valuation and taking …

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Managed Service Provider companies can be sold for a premium in today’s market.Managed Service Providers (MSPs), sometimes referred to as IT Service Providers, come in all shapes and sizes. In the “Businesses-for-Sale” marketplace, MSPs are generally considered to have less risk and greater growth potential than other businesses. For those reasons, MSPs tend to fetch premium …

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In our previous blog post titled, Why IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) Businesses Are Being Acquired? , we discussed the current market frenzy over cloud-based technologies and the heightened activity with mergers and acquisitions within the Managed Service Provider industry. In this article, we cover a few more important factors contributing to higher valuation of IT …

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There is an acquisition frenzy over cloud-based technologies in the marketplace today.If you are a business owner in this industry, this should interest you. A primary factor is heavy demand for managed services by banks and healthcare in the light of market and regulatory changes. Second, talent scarcity and changes in consumer behavior. These are …

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MINNEAPOLIS – July 18, 2022 – Erica Gilson, managing director of True North Mergers & Acquisitions, today announced that Ed Gehres has joined the company as a senior mergers & acquisitions advisor. “Ed has a proven track record of success and first-hand understanding of technology and software companies and their market value, and he has …

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Intapp (NASDAQ: INTA), a leading provider of cloud-based software for the global professional and financial services industry, released the Spring 2022 DealCloud Dealmaker Pulse Survey report. It found that while nearly half (45%) of professionals involved in M&A believe that there will be an impact on the market because of geopolitical, economic, and inflationary risks, 80% of …

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