UPSTACK Acquires idea! Communications Group
September 22, 2021
UPSTACK, a cloud and internet infrastructure sourcing platform backed by Berkshire Partners, has acquired Colorado-based network and IT consulting firm idea! Communications Group. Co-founders David Garrick and Frank Ferdowsian will join UPSTACK as partners and managing directors as part of the deal; terms were not disclosed. The acquisition is intended to accelerate UPSTACK's platform growth and expand its network, cloud and IT advisory capabilities.
- Buyers
- UPSTACK
- Targets
- idea! Communications Group Inc.
- Platforms
- UPSTACK
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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