Client Successes
We are the “go-to” advisory firm for CEOs and Founders of private technology and consumer businesses contemplating M&A or Financing.
>20
Industry
Verticals
>70
Clients
Represented
>500
Global Investors
Contacted
>500
Global Corporate
Strategics
Contacted
Recent Transactions
KnowledgeHound
sale to
YouGov
The La Honda team was an invaluable partner to getting our deal closed. We received multiple offers, and La Honda was able to negotiate an optimal transaction. The deal had a lot of challenging moments, and they were able to solve various complex issues that arose, all while keeping the buyer on track throughout the process. They were there for us at all hours, and their perspective and judgment on many points was crucial to us crossing the finish line.”
–Laura Baker
CEO of KnowledgeHound
ZPE Systems
sale to
Legrand
Selecting the right advisory partner for our M&A venture was a critical decision, and La Honda proved to be an invaluable asset. Their team’s professionalism and strategic acumen were evident at every turn. La Honda added immense value through their insightful advice and proactive problem-solving. Their expertise and dedication were instrumental in navigating the complexities of the deal, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking a partner in M&A endeavors.”
–Analdo Zimmermann
Founder & CEO of ZPE Systems
Q Analysts
sale to
Qualitest
Although a challenging assignment, the La Honda team worked relentlessly in guiding our team through the deal process, optimizing the transaction, and ensuring the deal closed smoothly. We are immensely grateful to La Honda Advisors for their guidance, support, and willingness to help at every step of the way. Our team is very excited to join forces with Qualitest and to grow our position as the global leader in quality assurance, testing, and ground truth data services.”
–Ross Fernandes
CEO of Q Analysts
Wesco
acquires
Rahi Systems
This was a challenging M&A project with many complexities and demands. The La Honda team truly acted as an extension of Rahi to guide us through each step in the process. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to assist at every stage of the process drove immense value to our deal team. I’m personally grateful to La Honda for working diligently to successfully getting our deal completed.”
–Tarun Raisoni
Founder & CEO of Rahi Systems
Fracture
sale to
Summit Partners
This was an incredibly challenging project with so many twists and turns and I simply couldn’t have done it without La Honda’s team. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to assist at every turn was critical and one of the main reasons we were ultimately able to get this across the finish line. I’ve also learned so much about this process that I know will prove valuable in the future.”
–Abhi Lokesh
Co-Founder & CEO of Fracture
Decathlon Capital
Invests in
NowRx
La Honda seamlessly integrated into our team, had a high degree of professionalism and was pivotal to our success in our capital raise.”
–Cary Breese
Co-Founder & CEO of NowRx
Integrated Archive Systems
acquired by
General Datatech, L.P.
The La Honda team did a fantastic job for my company. They knew my industry and understood my business, so were able to reach out to the perfect partners for us.”
–Amy Rao
Founder & CEO of Integrated Archive Systems
Smart Ag
sale to
Raven Industries
La Honda was a great fit for Smart Ag. They dove into every aspect of the company and ensured that they had the information to represent us with great depth and knowledge. Never once in the process did we feel like we were not the number one priority.”
–Colin Hurd
Co-Founder & CEO of Smart Ag
Tuft & Needle merges with Serta Simmons Bedding
La Honda Advisors was the ideal choice for Tuft & Needle to find the highest impact strategic partner, which as a result, has fundamentally transformed the mattress industry as a whole.”
–Daehee Park
Co-Founder, Tuft & Needle
Cooper Software sale to Wipro
It was truly a pleasure working with La Honda Advisors. Their team communicated clearly with the stakeholders on three continents, and tenaciously represented our interests. They worked skillfully, tirelessly, and thoughtfully.”
–Alan Cooper
Co-Founder, Cooper Software
Neato
sale to
Vorwerk
Managing a company exit is a challenging and complex activity. La Honda Advisors is a true partner who can understand and work to achieve the right result for all stakeholders, in a collaborative process where the company and its strategic needs remain the focus.”
–Giacomo Marini
CEO, Neato Robotics
Mobileum
sale to
Audax Capital
It was a real pleasure working with the La Honda team. Their attention to detail, and tireless work ethic really made a huge difference to us on this project.”
–Bobby Srinivasan
CEO, Mobileum
InterVision
sale to
Huron Capital
La Honda Advisors worked tirelessly throughout the entire deal process. They were attentive to every last detail and highly focused on realizing the best deal possible for the shareholders. Their knowledge of the process and negotiating skills were paramount in completing the transaction. Simply put, we could not have done this without them.”
–Jeffrey Kaiser
Founder & Chairman, InterVision
Adaptive Path sale to Capital One
We needed someone who understood we were looking for bigger opportunities and bigger impact for all of these aspects of the business, and La Honda listened and got it from day one.”
–Brandon Schauer
CEO, Adaptive Path
Partnerpedia sale to BMC Software
As the person who drove the deal for Partnerpedia, I spoke with David and Julie many times over the past 8 months, as we went from initial diligence to a final closing. I found La Honda to be very professional and their work to be the highest quality. They were sensitive to understand when we needed them to drive the deal and when to step back and allow our company to take the leadership.”
–Laurie Wallace
Executive Chairman, Partnerpedia
LHA is pleased to announce our client, ZPE Systems, a leading manufacturer of secure out-of-band management infrastructures, has been acquired by Legrand
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Fracture, a DTC photo print company, has partnered with Summit Partners, who acquired a majority stake in the company
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Q Analysts, a world leader in quality assurance & testing and ground truth data services, has been acquired by Qualitest
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, NowRx, a tech-enabled pharmacy delivery company, has received an investment from Decathlon Capital Partners
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Integrated Archive Systems, a leading Silicon Valley IT solutions provider, has been acquired by General Datatech
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Smart Ag, a pioneer in autonomous farming technology, has been acquired by Raven Industries
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Tuft & Needle, the original disruptor in the direct-to-consumer mattress industry, has merged with Serta Simmons Bedding
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Cooper Software, an award-winning design and business strategy consultancy, has been acquired by Wipro
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Neato Robotics, an innovator and leader in the robotic vacuum industry, has been acquired by Vorwerk
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Mobileum, a leader in the mobile roaming software and analytics industry, has been acquired by Audax Private Equity
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Gravity Tank, a design-led innovation consultancy, has been acquired by Salesforce
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, InterVision, a leading integrator of technology solutions, has been acquired by Huron Capital Partners and RLG Capital
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Spring Studio, a UX and design firm, has been acquired by BBVA
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Virtual Bridges, a workload deployment virtualization software company, has been acquired by Nimmbox
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Adaptive Path, a provider of experience design, has been acquired by Capital One
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Zao, a social recruitment software company, has been acquired by Amris
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Network Automation, a
provider of automation software, has been acquired by HelpSystems, a Summit Partners-backed company
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, Partnerpedia, a provider of enterprise application store and marketplace solutions, has been acquired by BMC Software
LHA is pleased to announce that our client, GoGrid, a cloud infrastructure software company, has received financing from PFG