
Generational Group Advises Dorian Business Systems in Sale to Great Hill Partners
By Generational Group
10/18/2018
Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Dorian Business Systems Inc., by Great Hill Partners LLC. The transaction closed July 7, 2017.
Dorian Business Systems develops web-based software for the music education sector. Based in Garland, Texas, one of its software platforms, Charms Office Assistant, is recognized nationally as the premiere web-based software for all fine arts teachers, with nearly 7,000 active schools, over 35,000 active users, and close to 2,000,000 student records. Dorian has also created PT Avenue, a popular platform used as the official PTA software in many states.
Great Hill Partners provides private equity to finance the expansion, recapitalization, or acquisition of middle-market growth companies. With more than 50 portfolio companies and over 100 consolidating acquisitions, the Great Hill team has a proven track record of guiding middle-market companies toward their growth and success targets. It headquarters out of Boston, Massachusetts.
Generational Group Michael Goss’ team, led by Senior Vice President Fred Zweifel, successfully closed the deal. Senior Managing Director David Robinson established the initial relationship with the owners of Dorian.
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.