M|C Partners Backs Merger of C3 Integrated Solutions and Steel Root

C3 Integrated Solutions Acquires Ingalls Information Security

November 14, 2023

Cybersecurity

C3 Integrated Solutions and Ingalls Information Security announced a merger in which C3 will integrate Ingalls' cybersecurity capabilities—including SOC, MDR/MXDR, and DFIR—into its compliance-focused managed services for the U.S. Defense Industrial Base. The deal brings Ingalls' DoD and defense-focused cyber expertise and leadership (Jason Ingalls becomes C3's Chief Cybersecurity Officer) to strengthen C3's IT, cybersecurity, and CMMC compliance offerings.

M|C Partners Backs Management Buyout of MorganFranklin Consulting's Cybersecurity Practice (MorganFranklin Cyber)

January 13, 2025

Cybersecurity

MorganFranklin Consulting's cybersecurity practice completed a management buyout to form MorganFranklin Cyber, a standalone cybersecurity professional services firm majority-owned by private equity firm M|C Partners. The founding leadership team (Pete Schile, Keith Hollender and Jonah Dimeo) will continue to lead the business from its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina as the firm pursues accelerated growth, expanded services and managed offerings.

center3 Acquires CMC Networks

December 20, 2023

Telecommunications

center3, a subsidiary of stc Group, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CMC Networks from the Carlyle Sub‑Saharan Africa Fund (CSSAF). The deal expands center3's digital infrastructure and connectivity footprint across Africa and the Middle East by integrating CMC's pan‑African network, managed services and cloud/edge capabilities.

M|C Partners Makes Growth Investment in Consortium Networks

January 24, 2024

Cybersecurity

M|C Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Consortium Networks to accelerate the cybersecurity firm's growth, expand talent acquisition, sales, technical expertise, and vendor partnerships. As part of the transaction, cybersecurity veteran Nate Ungerott was appointed CEO; founders Larry Pfeifer and Tim Murphy remain materially invested and on the board. Terms were not disclosed.

MC3 Solutions, LLC Sold to Individual Investor

March 24, 2025

Engineering Services

Generational Group advised MC3 Solutions, LLC on its sale to an individual investor, with the transaction closing on March 24, 2025. MC3 Solutions, headquartered in Elliston, Virginia, provides engineering and contracting services focused on quality assurance, safety, and workforce development.

C3 Risk & Insurance Services Merges with B. Wood Insurance to Expand Employee Benefits Practice

October 1, 2022

Insurance

San Diego-based C3 Risk & Insurance Services merged with B. Wood Insurance effective October 1, 2022, and will operate under the C3 name. The transaction brings B. Wood’s employee-benefits expertise into C3’s platform to deepen and diversify its employee benefits services for business clients.