STRATEGIC ADVISORY, SERVICES INTERNATIONAL LLC

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SASI serves mid-market VC-backed startups and self-funded companies that operate in the IT Infrastructure Software Industry across multiple markets including cloud native, data management and protection, networking and security software and services.

Sellside M&A

SASI primarily represents private, venture-backed technology companies. SASI drives the entire M&A process from upfront strategy formulation to buyer contacts through negotiations and closing. SASI focuses on strategic M&A processes where there are typically six to twelve likely strategic acquirers. Intimate knowledge of the buyers, the core technology being sold, market trends and competitive dynamics has been critical to our success.

Buyside M&A

SASI works selectively with buyside clients seeking to expand their business through strategic M&A activity. Based on the client’s strategy, SASI identifies, screens and approaches selected targets and then drives the process through due diligence, negotiations and closing.

Strategic Private Placements

SASI represents later stage companies seeking to build strategic relationships with top tier industry participants and raise capital from their venture fund groups. Typically our clients have already raised one or two rounds of funding and are seeking strategic partners for additional channels to market. While some strategic investors will lead the financing round, the terms are typically set by an institutional investor. Critical success factors include articulating how the business partnership will offer unique value to their customers and bring needed differentiation to the market. If there is a strong business case, strategic investment is likely to follow.

Divestitures

SASI represents public companies who have identified non-strategic businesses for divestment. SASI initially evaluates the business unit and provides a situation assessment of the business, a list of likely acquirers, valuation ranges and the probability of a successful outcome. SASI then drives the entire divestiture process with special attention to employee and asset separation, the purchase agreement and post-acquisition integration.
Wealthawk has been acquired by Praxis Solutions
Moonwalk has been acquired by Panzura
XtremeEDA has been acquired by accenture
Billie has been acquired by Tango
YoppWorks has been acquired by Improving
HubStor has been acquired by Veritas
Unmetric has been acquired by Falcon.IO a Division of Cision
Human Engines has been acquired by Motorola Mobility
ClearSky Raised $20 in new financing
Imation has sold certain assets of Ironkey to Kingston
Imation has sold certain assets of Ironkey to DataLocker
Cofio has been acquired by Hitachi Data Systems
Gen has received a strategic equity investment from Solis Capital Partners
Nevex has been acquired by Intel
C2C has been acquired by Barracuda
Njini has sold certain assets to Riverbed
Akonix has been acquired by Quest Software
Adaptec has sold the SnapServer NAS business to Overland Storage
Bidstork has been acquired by Sabre Holdings
Timespring has been acquired by Double-Take Software
WiDeFi has sold certain assets to Qualcomm
Mirra has been acquired by Seagate
QuickTree has been acquired by Citrix

Proven Outcomes. Trusted Counsel.

SASI has been a highly valuable strategic partner in our efforts to expand our capabilities and market presence through M&A. They led the process with confidence, expertise, and integrity, presenting a strong slate of qualified acquisition candidates in a compressed timeframe. Their ability to manage the transaction process end to end was invaluable. Most importantly, SASI demonstrated a deep understanding of our vision for cloud services and our commitment to culture and values as foundational elements of any successful M&A strategy.
Simon Anderson, CEO Mission, USA

John and his team delivered a comprehensive and highly effective approach to identifying and profiling potential acquirers, managing meetings, and driving the process from initial discussions through LOIs and a successful close. They demonstrated a strong understanding of our business, the broader market dynamics, and what truly drives value, ultimately positioning us with the right partner for future growth and cultural alignment. I would highly recommend SASI to any company considering a potential exit and seeking experienced, hands-on M&A advisors with deep market insight.
Jack Gulas, CEO, YoppWorks

John Rotchford and his team at SASI LLC were recommended to me by our Board of Director. I was extremely pleased with the outcome. Throughout the process, John and his team delivered value well beyond what we could have achieved independently — from securing superior deal terms, to seamlessly managing the buyer relationship, and expertly structuring the funds flow in the final stages of the transaction. I would strongly recommend SASI LLC to any organization considering an M&A transaction as they are relentless in their pursuit of excellence and creating a competitive bidding environment.
Claude Cloutier, CEO, XtremeEDA

We chose to work with SASI based on their focused M&A expertise and deep industry relationships, and they exceeded our already high expectations. Throughout the entire transaction, SASI served as a true extension of our team, providing thoughtful, experience-driven guidance at every stage of the process. Their value was evident from early positioning through LOI execution, due diligence, negotiations, legal coordination, deal structuring, and the execution of the definitive agreement. SASI became our trusted advisor across all facets of the M&A process, and the overall experience and results were exceptional.
Geoff Bourgeois, Co-Founder and CEO, HubStor