Growth Catalyst-backed Sigma7 Forms Risk Services Platform with Acquisitions of Strategia Worldwide, Paragon and RWH Myers

Sigma7 Acquires Risk & Strategic Management, Corp.

June 20, 2022

Professional Services

Sigma7 has acquired Virginia-based Risk & Strategic Management, Corp. (RSM), a provider of risk consulting, business continuity and accredited security-focused training delivered via e-learning and an 87-acre immersive training facility. RSM founder Dr. Mike Blyth will remain CEO and all employees will stay in place; terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Sigma7's platform capabilities in training, crisis management and global risk services.

Mercer Global Advisors Acquires Paragon Wealth Strategies, LLC

December 5, 2023

Wealth Management

Mercer Global Advisors, a national RIA backed by Oak Hill Capital and Genstar Capital, has acquired Paragon Wealth Strategies, a Jacksonville-based wealth management firm managing approximately $495 million in AUM and serving over 400 clients. The deal expands Mercer’s footprint and capabilities in Florida and brings Paragon’s partners and advisory team into Mercer’s national platform.

Sigma7 Acquires Intelligence Fusion

August 25, 2022

Cybersecurity

Sigma7, a portfolio company of Growth Catalyst Partners, acquired Intelligence Fusion, a Durham, UK-based threat intelligence data and software provider, from The Finance Durham Fund (administered by Maven Capital Partners). The deal expands Sigma7's risk information and services platform by integrating Intelligence Fusion’s real-time threat visualization and intelligence capabilities as part of its ongoing add-on acquisition strategy.

Sigma7 Acquires Alaco Limited

October 13, 2022

Consulting

Sigma7, a Growth Catalyst Partners-backed risk information and services platform, has acquired Alaco Limited, a London-based business intelligence and strategic intelligence advisory firm, from co-founders Amy Lashinsky and Ambrose Carey. The add-on expands Sigma7’s global risk and intelligence capabilities and will see Alaco integrate with Sigma7’s group while key practice leaders remain in place.

Risk Strategies Acquires Parady Financial Group

March 20, 2023

Financial Services

Risk Strategies, a national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has acquired Parady Financial Group, Inc., including its affiliates Parady Tax Solutions, LLC and Blueprint Wealth Management, LLC. The acquisition expands Risk Strategies' financial and wealth services capabilities, adding retirement income planning, annuity and life insurance solutions, and tax and investment advisory services focused on retirees in The Villages and Central Florida.

Francisco Partners Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Paradigm

October 13, 2021

Software

Francisco Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Paradigm, the software group that manages PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and Headnote, to support product innovation and continued growth. Paradigm, formed by ASG and backed by Alpine Investors, will use the capital and Francisco Partners' software and payments expertise to expand its product suite and accelerate adoption among law firms; the transaction is expected to close in Q4 with terms undisclosed.