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Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
Maximus Partners is the leading professional services firm for growth-oriented organizations, with deep expertise in both CFO Advisory and Retained and Contingent Search services. We have worked alongside private equity investors and executive teams at PE-backed, privately-held and publicly-traded organizations to support hundreds of finance functions and evaluate and/or place thousands of professionals. This includes providing assessments of people, processes and technology, recommending and implementing solutions, and leading searches to hire key personnel to drive value creation.
Ernie Ball Music Man is a premium instrument manufacturer based in San Luis Obispo, California. Founded in the early 1970s, the company specializes in handcrafted electric guitars and basses. It was originally established as Music Man by ex-Fender associates, including Leo Fender, and was acquired by Ernie Ball Inc. in 1984. Under the leadership of Sterling Ball and his family, the company has focused on meticulous craftsmanship and high-quality standards. The product lineup includes iconic instruments like the StingRay bass and the Silhouette guitar, both known for their innovative features and playability. Ernie Ball Music Man continues to develop new models, limited editions, and signature instruments in collaboration with musicians. The company prioritizes artist needs and has a strong commitment to supporting both established and emerging talent through sponsorships and events.
The Familie specializes in talent representation across sports and music.
P/Kaufmann is a prominent textile company founded in New York City in 1957. It is recognized as one of the largest producers of decorative and woven fabrics, primarily serving the home and hospitality markets. The company has a strong reputation for design excellence and quality, with a diverse range of products that include rich solids, contemporary geometrics, florals, and exotic ikats. Their fabrics are suitable for upholstery, drapery, and various home décor applications. The company operates multiple divisions, including Braemore, which focuses on upscale designs, and Folia, which offers licensed fabrics and wallcoverings for Ralph Lauren Home. P/Kaufmann Contract caters specifically to the hospitality sector, providing a refined identity and marketing system for the design trade. They also offer innovative tools, such as an online color picker, to assist designers in matching fabric swatches. P/Kaufmann serves a global clientele, including interior designers and hospitality businesses, delivering high-quality decorative textiles and comprehensive support services.