MSSP acquisitions and funding
336 acquisitions of managed security service providers since 2020 and 130 funding rounds since 2022 on record. The most active buyers are Accenture (8), Meriplex (8) and Magna5 (7). See the managed security service providers in the directory.
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Deals
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| Date | Deal | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | IT Solutions acquired STACK CybersecurityProvides managed IT services, cybersecurity, compliance support and AI adoption guidance to businesses. | Undisclosed | Report on IT Solutions buying STACK Cybersecurity, September 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| September 2026 | CloudFirst acquired Forvis MazarsIT and cyber managed services practice | Undisclosed | Report on CloudFirst buying Forvis Mazars, September 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2026 | Loom Security raised a seed round | $3.4m | Report on the Loom Security funding round of August 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2026 | Wind Point Partners acquired ECIManaged IT, cybersecurity and compliance services for financial firms | Undisclosed | Report on Wind Point Partners buying ECI, August 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2026 | Redsquid acquired ARK ICTProvides managed IT support, hardware, software, installations, training and consultancy | Undisclosed | Report on Redsquid buying ARK ICT, August 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2026 | Nexus IT acquired Loyal ITProvides managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance consulting, cloud and network infrastructure support | Undisclosed | Report on Nexus IT buying Loyal IT, August 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2026 | New Charter acquired CyberTrust IT SolutionsProvides managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and strategic technology services to smaller businesses | Undisclosed | Report on New Charter buying CyberTrust IT Solutions, August 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2026 | Logicalis US acquired LoialTechnology solutions provider with cybersecurity and managed services expertise | Undisclosed | Report on Logicalis US buying Loial, August 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2026 | BlueAlly acquired GigaNetworks | Undisclosed | Report on BlueAlly buying GigaNetworks, August 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| July 2026 | Xentra raised a seed roundInvestor Maven Capital Partners | $3.6m | Report on the Xentra funding round of July 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| July 2026 | Eye Security raised a Series C roundInvestor Sofina | $68.6m | Report on the Eye Security funding round of July 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| July 2026 | Katalyst acquired Layer27Managed services and cybersecurity provider with Microsoft expertise for regulated industries | Undisclosed | Report on Katalyst buying Layer27, July 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| July 2026 | CompassMSP acquired The Logic GroupProvides managed IT and cybersecurity services to small and medium businesses | Undisclosed | Report on CompassMSP buying The Logic Group, July 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2026 | Center Technologies raised private equity fundingInvestor LightBay Capital | Undisclosed | Report on the Center Technologies funding round of June 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2026 | Stryve acquired Business IT Solutions South-East Limited (BITS)Managed service provider delivering secure and reliable technology solutions to Irish organisations | Undisclosed | Report on Stryve buying Business IT Solutions South-East Limited (BITS), June 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2026 | Intrusion Inc acquired VigilAigentManaged security service provider with AI threat detection platform | Undisclosed | Report on Intrusion Inc buying VigilAigent, June 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2026 | efex acquired onPlatinumManaged IT services division offering cloud, cybersecurity and workplace support | Undisclosed | Report on efex buying onPlatinum, June 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2026 | Claranet acquired Six DegreesUK managed technology services provider covering cloud, networks and cybersecurity | Undisclosed | Report on Claranet buying Six Degrees, June 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| May 2026 | Cyber Defense Africa raised debt fundingInvestor Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego | $27.4m | Report on the Cyber Defense Africa funding round of May 2026 (opens in a new tab) |
| May 2026 | Lyrie.ai raised a pre-seed round | $2m | Report on the Lyrie.ai funding round of May 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| May 2026 | e4n raised funding | $12.5m | Report on the e4n funding round of May 2026 (opens in a new tab) |
| May 2026 | Harbor IT acquired ComTech Computer ServicesManaged service provider serving businesses across North Carolina for over 35 years | Undisclosed | Report on Harbor IT buying ComTech Computer Services, May 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| May 2026 | FutureRange acquired Echo ITNenagh-based IT services provider serving veterinary, medical and agri-food clients | Undisclosed | Report on FutureRange buying Echo IT, May 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| May 2026 | Cycurion acquired SecuvantCompany runs security operations centre tasks automatically for clients | $2.9m | Report on Cycurion buying Secuvant, May 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| May 2026 | Austability Group acquired Nine23UK high-assurance managed service provider for sovereign digital capabilities | Undisclosed | Report on Austability Group buying Nine23, May 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| April 2026 | KnowSilo raised a seed round | $615k | Report on the KnowSilo funding round of April 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| April 2026 | Virtual IT Group acquired Security CentricAustralian cybersecurity consultancy offering managed detection, GRC advisory and security engineering | Undisclosed | Report on Virtual IT Group buying Security Centric, April 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| April 2026 | Nexus IT acquired ImagisIT services provider serving healthcare and regulated clients in Manhattan | Undisclosed | Report on Nexus IT buying Imagis, April 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| April 2026 | Corporate Technologies acquired RPM TechnologiesManaged services provider for life sciences and regulated industries | Undisclosed | Report on Corporate Technologies buying RPM Technologies, April 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| April 2026 | Alchemy Technology Group acquired IOvationsCybersecurity solution provider helping organisations build modern security strategies | Undisclosed | Report on Alchemy Technology Group buying IOvations, April 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2026 | Nighthawk received non-equity supportInvestor Plug & Play | Undisclosed | Report on the Nighthawk funding round of March 2026 (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2026 | Acture Solutions raised private equity fundingInvestor Stonepeak | Undisclosed | Report on the Acture Solutions funding round of March 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2026 | Assured Data Protection raised debt fundingInvestor HSBC UK | Undisclosed | Report on the Assured Data Protection funding round of March 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2026 | Gyala raised fundingInvestor Deep Ocean Capital | $4.7m | Report on the Gyala funding round of March 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2026 | Sterling Investment Partners acquired Cyber AdvisorsProvides managed security services and cybersecurity consulting to businesses | Undisclosed | Report on Sterling Investment Partners buying Cyber Advisors, March 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2026 | ITS acquired Black BreachProvides managed cybersecurity and compliance services to regulated clients across the country | Undisclosed | Report on ITS buying Black Breach, March 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2026 | Entech acquired C2 Computer ServicesFully managed cybersecurity and IT services provider for South Florida organisations | Undisclosed | Report on Entech buying C2 Computer Services, March 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2026 | EchoStor Technologies acquired Pennant NetworksProvides IT solutions and managed services to life sciences companies | Undisclosed | Report on EchoStor Technologies buying Pennant Networks, March 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2026 | Convergence Networks acquired Certinet SystemsProvides managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and compliance services to regulated organisations | Undisclosed | Report on Convergence Networks buying Certinet Systems, March 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2026 | Connectus Business Solutions acquired I7 TechnologiesProvides IT support and cyber security services to regional businesses | Undisclosed | Report on Connectus Business Solutions buying I7 Technologies, March 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2026 | Aspire Technology Solutions acquired NVT GroupManaged service provider supporting organisations with IT services | Undisclosed | Report on Aspire Technology Solutions buying NVT Group, March 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2026 | Alchemy Technology Group acquired Enterprise Computing SolutionsProvides edge computing, cloud and security solutions for enterprise clients | Undisclosed | Report on Alchemy Technology Group buying Enterprise Computing Solutions, March 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2026 | RADICL Defense raised a Series A roundInvestor Paladin Capital Group | $31m | Report on the RADICL Defense funding round of February 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2026 | CyberFOX raised fundingInvestor Level Equity Management | Undisclosed | Report on the CyberFOX funding round of February 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2026 | Valiant Solutions acquired Abile GroupProvides secure network and cyber engineering services to national security customers | Undisclosed | Report on Valiant Solutions buying Abile Group, February 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2026 | Quantum Leap acquired Veros TechnologiesProvides multi-domain cyber operations and mission communications to intelligence agencies | Undisclosed | Report on Quantum Leap buying Veros Technologies, February 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2026 | Nexus IT acquired DamonTeKProvides managed IT services and support to businesses in Phoenix | Undisclosed | Report on Nexus IT buying DamonTeK, February 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2026 | Logicalis US acquired Maple Woods EnterprisesCybersecurity and compliance programme for regulated federal and commercial sectors | Undisclosed | Report on Logicalis US buying Maple Woods Enterprises, February 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2026 | IT Solutions acquired Tech SuperpowersIT service provider offering managed IT support and cybersecurity services | Undisclosed | Report on IT Solutions buying Tech Superpowers, February 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2026 | Future Standard acquired Velonex TechnologiesManaged IT services including service desk, cloud and network security monitoring | Undisclosed | Report on Future Standard buying Velonex Technologies, February 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
Acquisitions come from SecurityWeek's monthly M&A round-ups from 2021 onwards, from Cybersecurity Ventures' quarterly M&A reports for 2020, and a few from Wikipedia lists. Funding rounds from 2022 onwards come from Return on Security's weekly Security, Funded newsletter. These are dated to the month. A few deals added from the news are dated to the day. Smaller deals may be missing. Each Report link goes to the announcement or story the source cites, and the via link to the round-up or newsletter issue. Amounts are in US dollars. The category is what the bought or funded company sells.