M&A
IT due diligence, carve-out support, and integration planning and execution.
Explore M&A ↗TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY FOR PRIVATE EQUITY
Technology leadership.
From diligence
through execution.
We help private equity firms assess technology risk before a deal—and work alongside portfolio company leaders to build the roadmap, strengthen the IT organization, and execute it.
Direct senior leadership. Pragmatic advice. Hands-on execution.
BUILT FOR THE PRIVATE EQUITY LIFECYCLESee the challenges we address ↓
Founded 2017Technology strategy and executive leadership
Middle-market focusPrivate equity firms and portfolio companies
Advice through executionDiligence, roadmaps, and hands-on leadership
THE CHALLENGE
A collection of systems
isn’t the same as
a technology strategy.
The investment plan calls for growth. Can the technology and team support it?
An ERP that cannot support the next acquisition. Infrastructure with unclear ownership. Cyber risks without a remediation plan. A capable IT team stretched beyond its capacity. We help identify what matters, decide what to do first, and put leadership behind the work.
That's where Faros comes in ↗01 / OUR SERVICES
Assess the risk.
Lead the work.
Three capabilities support the business across ownership. Explore each capability, then select an ownership stage below.
Technology Strategy
Technology roadmaps, cybersecurity and IT governance, infrastructure, and enterprise application decisions.
Explore strategy ↗IT Organization
Interim and fractional CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership, plus IT organization assessment and optimization.
Explore leadership ↗Where are you in the ownership lifecycle? Select a stage.
PRE-DEAL / TRANSACTION ADVISORY
Know what you're buying.
Get a clear view of the technology behind the investment. We assess the systems, people, costs, and risks that can affect your deal thesis—within the pace of the transaction.
Discuss your next transaction ↗- IT due diligence
- Cybersecurity risk assessment
- Technology cost and capability review
- Integration and carve-out planning
02 / WHO WE SERVE
For the deal team.
And the people running the business.
We support middle-market private equity firms and portfolio companies, including manufacturing, professional services, and construction businesses.
What could change
the investment case?
Understand the technology dependencies, costs, and risks behind the deal. Then translate the findings into integration priorities, investment decisions, and a roadmap for ownership.
Let's talk about your portfolio ↗What needs to work
better on Monday?
Get help with the decisions and execution your team is carrying: an ERP selection, infrastructure priorities, cyber remediation, or a gap in IT leadership. We work alongside management and the existing IT team.
Let's talk about your business ↗WHAT YOU GET
Work products
your team can act on.
Engagement scope depends on the business. These are examples of the practical outputs we can develop with you.
A technology assessment for the deal team.
A structured diligence scorecard and a clear view of technology risk, capability gaps, and priorities for ownership.
- Systems, infrastructure, and cyber findings
- Technology costs and key dependencies
- Integration or separation priorities
A roadmap tied to business priorities.
An actionable sequence of technology decisions, with the business context and dependencies made explicit.
- Application and infrastructure priorities
- Cybersecurity and governance actions
- A roadmap management can use to prioritize investment
Leadership with a defined remit.
An agreed scope for interim or fractional leadership, supported by an assessment of the team and its operating model.
- Roles, capabilities, and leadership gaps
- IT organization optimization priorities
- Management cadence and ownership of next steps
HOW WE WORK
A different kind
of consultant.
Work directly with Aaron Higley—an experienced technology leader who connects advice to the decisions and execution that follow. Candid advice. Clear accountability. Hands-on support.
The person you meet leads the work.
A direct working relationship with Aaron from the first assessment through the agreed engagement. Clear responsibility for the work and the conversations that move it forward.
The answer you need to hear.
Expect a candid view of the risks, tradeoffs, and capability gaps—including when the right decision is to change the plan. Advice is grounded in your business priorities and ownership timeline.
From findings to follow-through.
Turn the assessment into priorities, responsibilities, and a workable plan. Faros can stay involved to help lead execution alongside management and the existing IT team.
WHEN TO BRING US IN
A deal, a transition,
or a leadership gap.
Bring us in when technology affects a business decision and you need someone to assess the situation, recommend priorities, and help lead the response.
✓ You need senior judgment and hands-on support.
✓ Technology is central to your value creation plan.
✓ You want a partner who will work with your team.
Looking for routine IT support? Our focus is strategic advisory and executive leadership. We're happy to help clarify what kind of support you need.
FAROS INSIGHTS
Technology decisions.
A practitioner’s perspective.
Practical articles for private equity teams and portfolio company leaders. Focused on the questions behind the next decision.
Know what needs attention.
Cybersecurity, governance, and risk priorities across the ownership lifecycle.
Build the organization to deliver.
Technology leadership, IT team effectiveness, and the decisions that move a roadmap forward.
Ask better questions before close.
IT due diligence, integration, carve-outs, and preparing the technology story for exit.
IT LEADERSHIP · AARON HIGLEY
Change that sticks: Seven questions before you start.
A strategy, a new system, or an integration plan only works when people can put it into practice. Start with the questions that make change executable.
Updated October 20, 2026 · Originally published November 2017TALK WITH FAROS
Tell us what needs
to happen next.
Tell us whether you are evaluating a deal, planning technology investment, or looking for IT leadership. A little context about the business and timing helps us start in the right place.
Email Faros ↗info@farosgroup.net