Acture Solutions, a managed IT and cybersecurity services provider focused on K–12 education and regulated organizations, announced it has received strategic growth financing from Stonepeak Credit. The funding will support the company’s continued expansion, including its acquisition of Artilus, a Long Island–based provider of cybersecurity, managed IT, and systems integration services.
Founded in 1984, Acture delivers fully managed and co-managed IT services, 24x7x365 cybersecurity monitoring and response, cloud and infrastructure solutions, and collaboration tools. The company primarily serves education, healthcare, financial institutions, nonprofits, and other regulated industries. With more than 100 years of combined experience among its leadership team, Acture has expanded through acquisitions, including a New York City-based managed services provider focused on financial services and Computer System Integrators, Inc.
The acquisition of Artilus is expected to significantly expand Acture’s footprint and capabilities, particularly in the K–12 education sector. Artilus brings more than 20 years of experience delivering IT management and advanced cybersecurity solutions to education, healthcare, legal, enterprise, and municipal organizations.
Following the transaction, Gabriel Stacy will remain the majority owner and Chief Executive Officer of Acture, while Steven Mazza will take on the role of Founder-in-Residence at Artilus, supporting client relationships and strategic initiatives.
The combined company aims to strengthen its position as a leading IT and cybersecurity provider for K–12 institutions in New York State, while expanding into additional markets across the Northeast.
Support: Bank Street Group served as exclusive financial advisor, and Stinson served as legal advisor to Acture Solutions. Greenberg Traurig served as legal advisor to Stonepeak Credit.
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“Today marks an important milestone for Acture and for me as an owner and operator. This financing from Stonepeak Credit is an endorsement of the Acture and Artilus teams, our capabilities, and our ability to execute, and we are excited about the opportunities that it will unlock, including our acquisition of Artilus. With Artilus, we will be the largest IT and cybersecurity firm focused on K–12 education here in New York State. Artilus’ technical expertise, broad service portfolio, and deep relationships will be meaningfully additive as we continue to expand into additional markets across the Northeast, and we look forward to working with the Artilus team for many years to come.”
Gabriel Stacy, Chief Executive Officer of Acture Solutions
“We are proud to join the Acture platform. Gabriel and I have spent the last two years developing a close relationship, culminating in this transaction. Acture’s reputation, quality of service and technology, and strong cultural alignment with our guiding principles made this a compelling opportunity to be a part of something bigger. Together with Acture, we will have access to more resources to bolster our team, customers, and offerings. Acture has built an attractive platform that is supportive of entrepreneurial businesses, and we are confident this union will propel our business forward over the coming years.”
Steven Mazza, Founder-in-Residence of Artilus
“This financing is a prime example of Stonepeak Credit’s ability to provide differentiated capital solutions. We are excited to leverage our experience and the broader Stonepeak platform to support Acture as it continues to build a leading, verticalized managed services platform focused on highly regulated end markets.”
Rashad Kawmy, Partner And Managing Director At Stonepeak
“Acture serves as a trusted technology partner to K–12 institutions and other regulated organizations across the Northeast, delivering the secure, reliable infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities that are essential to daily operations. With deep domain expertise, long-standing customer relationships, and a strong regional presence, we believe Acture is well positioned to support its clients’ evolving technology needs and continue expanding its platform.”
Cole Taylor, Vice President At Stonepeak
