Baymark Partners Acquires Vala Secure

VeraScore Acquires Vala AI

February 26, 2025

Software

VeraScore, an AI-enabled financial health SaaS platform based in San Francisco, has acquired Seattle-based Vala AI in an equity deal. Vala AI's applied-AI software dependency and technical-debt management tools will be integrated into VeraScore's platform; Vala AI co-founder and CEO Christian Hammer will join VeraScore's board to support the integration and product expansion.

WilliamsMarston Acquires Bay Valuation Advisors

January 6, 2022

Accounting & Tax

WilliamsMarston LLC, an Align Capital Partners-backed accounting, tax and valuation advisory firm, acquired Bay Valuation Advisors (BVA), a provider of valuation advisory services founded in Oakland, California. The deal expands WilliamsMarston’s valuation capabilities and national footprint, adding BVA’s 24 professionals and offices across multiple U.S. states to the platform as part of an ongoing add-on acquisition strategy.

Bluestone Investment Partners Makes Strategic Investment in Valiant Solutions, LLC

December 18, 2024

Cybersecurity

Bluestone Investment Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Valiant Solutions, LLC, a federal cybersecurity provider headquartered in Henderson, North Carolina. The transaction will support Valiant's next phase of growth — including new executive hires George Wilson and Tom Weston — while founder Matt Raydo remains to lead business development and customer continuity.

Graybar Acquires Valin Corporation

May 1, 2023

Industrial Services

Graybar has entered into an agreement to acquire Valin Corporation, a San Jose–based distributor of automation, filtration, fluid handling, heating and process control products and systems that operates 12 locations across the western and southwestern United States. Valin will continue to operate under its existing name and leadership team as a Graybar subsidiary; the transaction was expected to close May 1, 2023.

Cyber Advisors (Goldner Hawn Portfolio) Acquires BAI Security

August 2, 2024

Cybersecurity

Cyber Advisors, a Goldner Hawn-backed IT solutions and managed services provider, has acquired BAI Security, a Lincolnshire, Illinois–based offensive cybersecurity testing and GRC firm. The deal, which closed July 10, 2024, positions Cyber Advisors to expand its security assessment, red team and compliance capabilities while BAI Security's founders retain minority ownership and will serve as strategic advisors.

Vala Marketing Acquires Web Centre

July 1, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Vala Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency based in Elkhart, Indiana, has acquired Web Centre, a web design and digital marketing agency headquartered in Lapeer, Michigan. The deal, signed July 1, 2022, brings Web Centre's client base and staff into Vala to expand its service footprint across the Michiana and Central Michigan regions.