Free Report · 2026 Edition

The Complete Guide to
MSP M&A

63 transactions analyzed. Active acquirer landscape mapped. Valuation benchmarks, integration model comparisons, the AI factor, and a 2026–2028 outlook. Everything an MSP owner needs to understand the PE consolidation wave — and what it means for their exit.

63 Deals Analyzed
$4.3B+ Disclosed Deal Value
8–12x EBITDA Multiple Range
8 Report Sections
1
The MSP Roll-Up Wave: How We Got Here
From fragmented market to consolidated platforms — the forces that brought PE capital to managed services at scale.
2
63 Deals: A Complete Transaction Review
Every tracked deal — dates, deal values, acquirers, and deal significance. The full picture of MSP consolidation activity.
3
The Acquirer Landscape
Profiles of PE-backed platforms and strategics — Evergreen, Thrive, Ntiva, Compucom, and more. Who's buying, at what pace, and on what terms.
4
Valuation Framework: What Your MSP Is Worth
EBITDA and revenue multiples by ARR scale, MRR quality, vertical focus, and NOC/helpdesk capability. What moves the number up — and what kills it.
5
Two Models of MSP Consolidation
Decentralized buy-and-hold vs. full integration — what each model means for your team, your brand, and your earnout.
6
The AI Factor
How AI is reshaping the MSP thesis — from General Catalyst's Titan investment to the emerging AI-first acquirer category. What it means for valuations and deal terms.
7
Seller Considerations: Timing, Terms, and Culture
When to sell, what to negotiate, and the post-close reality most MSP founders don't plan for. Earnouts, rollover equity, and retention structures.
8
2026–2028 Outlook
Where the MSP consolidation wave goes next — geographic white space, vertical premiums, and why the exit window is still wide open.

M&A Signal editorial. For informational purposes only. Not financial or legal advice.
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