KaufmanIT, an award-winning provider of managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services for small and mid-sized businesses, announced that it has received a strategic investment from Abry Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm.
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Irvine, California, KaufmanIT provides enterprise-grade technology solutions to organizations with up to 2,500 users across Orange County, Los Angeles, and the broader Southern California market. Over the past 15 years, the company has built a reputation for technical expertise and customer service, maintaining a client satisfaction rate exceeding 98% for the past three years.
The company has received multiple industry recognitions, including being named to the CRN Tech Elite 250 list and earning three appearances on both the CRN MSP 500 and Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.
KaufmanIT offers a range of services, including managed IT support, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT compliance solutions. The company operates with a fully U.S.-based support model designed to help clients simplify technology management and maintain secure operations.
According to the companies, Abry’s investment will provide KaufmanIT with additional strategic and financial resources to expand its platform, enhance its cybersecurity and IT offerings, and pursue growth opportunities throughout the managed services market.
The transaction reflects Abry’s continued focus on the information technology services sector, where increasing complexity in enterprise technology environments and rising cybersecurity demands are creating opportunities for managed service providers. Abry has been investing in the sector for many years and believes KaufmanIT is well positioned to capitalize on favorable industry trends.
Founded in 1989, Abry Partners has completed more than $90 billion in leveraged transactions and private equity investments and currently manages approximately $16 billion in assets across multiple strategies.
Embarc Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to KaufmanIT, while Brown & Streza LLP acted as legal counsel. Massumi + Consoli LLP served as legal counsel to Abry Partners.
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“We are pleased to partner with Abry as we enter our next phase of growth. Our business has been built around a client-first approach, and we believe Abry’s track record in the managed services sector will support us as we continue to expand our service offerings and meet the evolving needs of our clients.”
Matthew Kaufman, Founder and CEO, KaufmanIT
“KaufmanIT has developed a strong position in the managed services sector, supported by its technical depth, comprehensive offerings tailored for small and mid-sized businesses, and strong client relationships. We’ve been impressed by Matt’s track record of growing the Company into a recognized industry leader and look forward to partnering with the broader KaufmanIT team to support the Company’s continued growth. We believe KaufmanIT is well positioned to benefit from current industry trends and represents a compelling platform within a large and growing managed IT sector. This investment builds on Abry’s long-standing focus on partnering with and scaling high-quality managed service providers to deepen their presence and expand their capabilities.”
Rob Nicewicz, Partner, Abry Partners, and Sungmin Cho, Principal, Abry Partners
