
Generational Group Advises The Tech Group in its Sale to Oval Partners
By Generational Group
09/03/2020
Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, The Tech Group, Inc. to Oval Partners. The acquisition closed July 20, 2020 and details were not disclosed.
The Tech Group (TTG), located in South Burlington, Vermont, operates as a managed service provider specializing in network security. The Company’s managed services include monitoring a client’s network, providing network inventory documentation, as well as providing remote and/or on-site technical support. TTG also provides full network assessment, project and support services.
Located in Chicago, Illinois, Oval Partners (Oval) is a multifamily office investment firm designed to provide liquidity, growth capital, and acquisition funding to founders of growing businesses in order to enhance the strategic and financial value of their business. Oval offers the capabilities and capital of a private equity firm, but the mentality, partner orientation, and time frame of a private holding company. Through the platform New Charter Technologies, led by CEO Mitch Morgan, Oval is establishing a dynamic assembly of leading IT/MSP companies coast to coast.
Generational Group Executive Managing Director, M&A-Technology Practice Leader, David Fergusson, and his team led by Vice President Mergers & Acquisitions, Corey Painter successfully closed the deal. Senior Managing Director Roger Dean established the initial relationship with TTG.
“Co-founders Steve Loyer and Jay Fayette led the creation of an exceptional IT MSP Services company by always putting customers first”, said Fergusson. “As a member of the New Charter Technologies group, all of The Tech Group stakeholders – team members, clients, and suppliers will be contributing to and benefitting from an exceptional business combination.”
About Generational
Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.
Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.