VC3 Acquires ThinkGard
October 26, 2021
VC3, a Nautic Partners–backed managed services provider, has acquired ThinkGard, a Birmingham-based specialist in data protection, backup/disaster recovery and cybersecurity for local governments. The deal is an add-on to VC3’s platform to expand its municipal footprint and augment its data protection and cybersecurity offerings for government and commercial clients.
- Buyers
- VC3, Nautic Partners
- Targets
- ThinkGard
- Sellers
- Paul Franks, Kevin Fuller
- Platforms
- VC3
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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