Access Holdings
Access Holdings, founded in 2013, specializes in developing market-leading businesses in essential service industries through a blend of organic growth and aggressive M&A, backed by substantial investment funds.
Company History
Access Holdings was founded in 2013 with a focus on building market-leading businesses in essential service-based industries. Since its inception, the company has created eight platform companies and completed over 220 add-on acquisitions as of September 30, 2023. The firm emphasizes a high-velocity build and buy approach to growth, combining both mergers and acquisitions with organic growth initiatives.
Services
Access Holdings operates the Access Acceleration Center (A2C), which provides a range of capabilities crucial for business growth. These include digital lead generation, advanced analytics, talent recruitment, strategic planning, and functional expertise. The firm utilizes innovative digital tools to automate workflows, prioritize investment ideas, source new opportunities, enhance stakeholder engagement, and analyze data.
Investment Funds
Access Holdings has successfully closed two investment funds, both of which were oversubscribed. Access Holdings Fund I gathered $340 million in commitments, while Fund II closed with $525 million in commitments. In total, the company has raised $805 million specifically for Build and Buy Mid-Market Investments in Essential Service Industries.
Awards and Recognitions
Access Holdings has been recognized for its innovative and founder-friendly approach. The firm was honored as a 2022 Inc. Magazine Founder-Friendly Investor and named the 2024 Top Private Equity Innovator of the Year by BluWave. These recognitions underscore the company's commitment to building market-leading, enduring businesses through strategic investments and growth initiatives.
