Strategic Advisory Services International, LLC Information

SASI is a boutique M&A advisory firm focused on serving investors and entrepreneurs in the IT industry. We represent leading venture backed private companies that are exploring strategic M&A options. SASI was founded on the belief that stakeholders in private companies have a need for a new class of M&A advisor. They require a banker who brings not only transaction and financial expertise but also has intimate knowledge of the industry, the strategic buyers and the customer, technology, competitive trends shaping the industry. SASI Services - Sellside M&A - Divestitures - Buyside M&A - 409A Valuation Services Notable SASI Engagements: • Cofio, creator of AIMstore software which unifies Data Protection, Workflow, and Compliance, was acquired by Hitachi Data Systems. SASI drove the deal process from initial introductions to HDS through critical deal points in the purchase agreement and post-closing matters • Nevex, provider of award-winning server-side caching software that guarantees storage performance for the applications that truly need it was acquired by Intel Corporation. SASI was engaged to explore strategic options for Nevex including the sale of the company. SASI led all discussions with interested strategic partners and ultimately drove the process toward a successful M&A exit. • gen-E is an IT process automation (ITPA) software company. SASI advised gen-E on a range of strategic options which ultimately led to the private equity investment by Solis Capital Partners. SASI identified, screened and approached leading private equity firms and drove the negotiation and due diligence process