Equiteq is pleased to announce that it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Dallas, Texas-based The Bridge, a rapidly growing full-service technology and data consultancy, on its acquisition by North Highland, the leading change and transformation consultancy.
The Bridge brings deep expertise in Data & AI, Cloud & Product, and Digital Experience solutions, enhancing North Highland's technology and digital transformation capabilities and building on the acquirer’s decades of experience in guiding companies through complex transformations.
"The Bridge's mission has always been to help organizations effectively utilize technology platforms and leverage their data to attain competitive advantage," said Eric Winton, CEO at The Bridge. "We're excited to combine our technical and consulting expertise with North Highland's scale, proven methodologies, and innovative approaches to create a uniquely powerful force in helping our clients succeed in the rapidly changing digital world."
“The Bridge is a strategic fit for North Highland, combining our proven change and transformation expertise with their cutting-edge technology, data, and AI capabilities," said Alex Bombeck, CEO of North Highland. "Together, we’ll create tailored solutions that work to turn clients’ visions into real, measurable value – ultimately creating impact that lasts."
Commenting on Equiteq’s role in the transaction, Eric Winton, CEO at The Bridge, said: “We had an outstanding experience working with the Equiteq team. Their deep understanding of the digital services and the broader consulting industry was impressive, but the combination of that knowledge with their high energy, drive and determination to go above and beyond throughout the whole M&A process make them simply the best. We couldn’t have done it without their partnership, and look forward to continuing our friendship going forward.”
Greg Fincke, Managing Director and Head of North America, and Graham Bell, Director at Equiteq, said: ”It was a privilege working with the team at The Bridge to create a transformational partnership. The combination of The Bridge's deep digital capabilities with North Highland's transformation expertise will create a highly differentiated value proposition. We wish them every success in the future."