Grant Thornton Advisors Acquires Stax

Blue Point Capital Partners Invests in Stax

November 16, 2021

Consulting

Blue Point Capital Partners has made a platform (growth) investment in Stax, a data- and analytics-driven strategy consulting firm, to accelerate the firm’s growth, expand offerings and geographies, and support talent recruitment. Stax, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Boston with 200+ employees, will work with Blue Point to enhance its Data & Digital, Human Capital, and M&A Execution capabilities.

Stax LLC Acquires London-Based AMR International

November 9, 2022

Consulting

Stax LLC, a Blue Point Capital Partners–backed global strategy consulting firm, has acquired London-based AMR International to expand its presence in the U.K. and Europe. The acquisition strengthens Stax's capability in buy- and sell-side commercial due diligence across technology, media, events and information sectors and is the platform's inaugural add-on in the region.

New Mountain Capital Makes Growth Investment in Grant Thornton LLP

March 15, 2024

Accounting & Tax

New Mountain Capital has made a growth investment in Grant Thornton LLP to accelerate the firm's business strategy, support targeted investments in talent, technology and infrastructure, and enable strategic acquisitions. The transaction (subject to regulatory approvals) will adopt an alternative practice structure separating attest and non-attest services, and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024.

Stout Acquires Pointe Advisory and Launches Stout Strategy Practice

December 16, 2025

Professional Services

Stout has acquired Pointe Advisory, a strategic advisory firm headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, adding nearly 100 professionals and establishing a new Stout Strategy practice. The deal, which closed on December 16, 2025, expands Stout's capabilities in growth strategy, commercial and vendor due diligence, market intelligence, and value-creation consulting for private equity sponsors and corporate clients.

Stout Acquires Vantage Point Advisors

November 1, 2022

Accounting & Tax

Stout has acquired Vantage Point Advisors, Inc., a provider of business valuation and financial advisory services. The acquisition expands Stout's valuation capabilities—particularly in life sciences and technology—and strengthens its presence on the West Coast and in Texas.

Grant Thornton Advisors Acquires Auxis

September 2, 2025

IT Services

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC has completed its acquisition of Auxis, a nearshore outsourcing and business-modernization firm, bringing over 1,400 professionals and expanded automation and shared-services capabilities into Grant Thornton's advisory platform. The deal strengthens Grant Thornton Advisors' multinational advisory offering across the United States, Costa Rica and Colombia and bolsters its capabilities in AI, intelligent automation and tech-enabled shared services.