Access Holdings

It’s great to see how our partners leverage podcasts to advance their contemporary communications! American Student Transportation Partners, Inc.’s "HEROES” podcast brings direct to employee communication and engagement to the forefront as professionals who are Here. Every day. Ready. On time. Exceptional. and Safe.

Congratulations to WagWay Group for its new partnership with leading Southeastern pet wellness provider Pawville!   This partnership will bring WagWay’s modern, tech-enabled tools to more pet parents and expand its offerings to include resort-style accommodations and services, undoubtedly elevating the standard of pet care.    We’re excited to see WagWay and Pawville continue to innovate together! Read more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/esur9Yym

Happy 4th Anniversary to Playfly Sports! Since 2020, Playfly has led the industry with its fan-focused and data-driven approach. Access is proud to partner with the Playfly team as they deliver scalable and data-oriented marketing, technology, and media solutions to the sports industry. We look forward to a new chapter of even greater innovation!

The best partnerships evolve from alignment, collaboration, and empathy. ICYMI: In their “Entrepreneurial Empathy” Access Insight, Founder and Managing Partner Kevin McAllister and Partner Steve C. discuss our approach to listening, understanding, and blending the experiences of founders and entrepreneurs with our financial, market, and value creation knowledge. Read the full Insight here: https://lnkd.in/eSZ9ppEg

Congratulations to Foundation Partners Group for partnering with Cake (joincake.com), the largest end-of-life planning platform. This partnership is an extraordinary opportunity to better serve families across FPG’s network through an enhanced digital experience, making end-of-life planning easier for loved ones. We’re excited to see FPG and Cake continue to deliver compassionate care to families across the country and innovate to build the funeral home of the future. Read more about Cake here: https://lnkd.in/eYNn37Dv

Earlier this year, Access Founder and Managing Partner Kevin McAllister joined BluWave, LP CEO Sean Mooney on BluWave’s “Karma School of Business” podcast. They discussed the importance of innovation and Access’ next-generation approach to building modern, enduring businesses. Tune in if you haven’t listened yet!

Digital tools are transforming industries, and modern businesses must keep pace. In a recent interview with Cheddar, Playfly Sports Founder and CEO Michael Schreiber explained how the sports industry is adopting technologies like AI.   Innovation is at the cornerstone of everything we do at Access, and it’s great to see our partners discuss emerging trends in this space. Check out the interview to learn more!

ICYMI: Access Founder and Managing Partner Kevin McAllister and Managing Director Nik Kapauan recently published the latest Access Insight, “Building Modern Businesses,” in which they discuss what drives growth in modern companies. The state of the middle market in the U.S. has changed significantly over time, and with that comes the challenge of how businesses can adapt. Using their years of experience partnering with middle market businesses, Kevin and Nik explore the importance of data-driven decisions and outline the “Access Modern Business Framework,” our guide to help our partners succeed in modernizing their business capabilities. Check out the full Insight here: https://lnkd.in/gTnQVB7U

In WealthManagement.com’s 2024 Midyear Outlook, Access Managing Director Nik Kapauan recently shared how firms can take advantage of the increasing availability of data (“digital exhaust”) to differentiate themselves and create winning strategies. “With more data, firms can monitor their portfolio businesses in near real-time, understand the competition, and predict customer behavior and trends,” Nik said. “This knowledge is the foundation of a winning strategy, informing how firms and portfolio businesses can provide greater value and innovative services to customers and scale growth through M&A.” At Access Holdings, we embrace data-driven decision-making in everything we do. It’s one of the pillars of how we help our partners build modern, enduring businesses. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gUZiSuBv

Thank you to our 17 ambitious summer interns for all their hard work and dedication over the past few months. It was inspiring to see them collaborate with various teams across the firm, bringing fresh and innovative ideas to the table.  Over the past ten weeks, our interns successfully completed 27 research projects across our various teams. In addition, they engaged in portfolio company site visits, participated in lunch & learns, completed four industry-specific certifications, and more. To celebrate the end of a successful summer, we hosted a fun-filled barbecue for the intern class, complete with some friendly competition in a few games of croquet. Thank you again to 2024 Summer Interns - we look forward to seeing what you accomplish next!