Private Equity - Data Analytics
Day 1 Ready
To prepare for a buyout with TSA dependencies, this PE firm needed to focus on data architecture and IT infrastructure. Our team stepped in to design a clear path to separation and IT disentanglement — critical for deal success and operational continuity.
The Challenge
This carve-out presented complex IT challenges: legacy systems with unclear ownership and heavy TSA reliance for essential operations.
The Outcome
Mapped 142 mission-critical systems, with 36 requiring separation
Designed a 3-phase TSA exit strategy featuring IT stand-up milestones
Flagged cybersecurity gaps and prioritized remediation efforts
Reduced TSA term from 12 to 6 months through pre-close planning
When legacy IT systems and TSA dependencies threaten your carve-out timeline, trust Creston to deliver actionable separation plans that accelerate independence and minimize risk.
Growth Equity Firm – Healthcare SaaS
With a three-week diligence period, Creston led a focused effort on this firm’s platform acquisition of a high-performing healthcare SaaS business.
Strategic Buyer – Logistics & Fulfillment
Our full operating model assessment empowered a corporate acquirer to confidently close a deal instrumental to its 18-month plan for multi-state expansion.
Add-On Acquisition – Business Services
For this corporate acquirer, Creston evaluated workforce data and conducted stakeholder interviews to uncover potential red flags.