ProAv, Integrated Systems, & Live Experiences Advisors

Helping Owners Build Value, Grow and Successfully Sell Their Companies

DAK Group is a trusted advisor to founders and owners of ProAV, commercial audiovisual, systems integration, collaboration technology, digital signage, unified communications, live experiences and workplace technology companies bringing global industry experience, buyer relationships and M&A expertise to every engagement.   


DAK PDF Global M&A Experience Across 28 Countries

Industry Operators. Experienced M&A Advisors. One Team.

To better serve Integrated Systems business owners, DAK has recruited senior operating leadership from the industry’s leading global integration companies (Diversified, Convergint) to work alongside our accomplished M&A advisors. Together, they bring decades of transaction and operating experience, giving clients a firsthand understanding of what buyers look for, how businesses become more attractive in the marketplace, and how successful transactions are completed.

Whether an owner is building the business, considering an acquisition, planning for succession, or preparing for a sale, DAK serves as a trusted advisor throughout the company’s lifecycle.

Connect With an Advisor Who Knows Your Industry 

Ari Fuchs
Managing Director

Denis Pozigun
Principal

Selected ProAV, Integrated Systems + Live Experiences Transactions

BUILD
VALUE

Strategic Leadership

Many owners are ready to sell before their businesses are ready. Our Strategic Leadership Advisory team helps owners strengthen the areas that have the greatest impact on value—from leadership and profitability to succession planning and operational scalability—so they can build a stronger company today and be better prepared for a sale in the future.

MAXIMIZE
VALUE

Business Sale Advisory

DAK manages every stage of selling a business, from preparing the company for market and conducting confidential global buyer outreach to creating competition among prospective buyers, negotiating favorable terms, managing due diligence, and guiding the transaction through closing. Our goal is to help owners achieve the highest value and the best possible outcome.

ACCELERATE
GROWTH

Acquisition Advisory

DAK helps companies grow through acquisition by identifying opportunities, evaluating businesses that fit their objectives, negotiating favorable terms, and completing transactions that can expand capabilities, enter new markets, strengthen geographic coverage, or establish an international presence.

Experience in the ProAV & Integrated Systems Market​

The Integrated Systems and ProAV industry has undergone significant change over the past decade. Many of the independent firms that helped build the industry are now part of larger strategic organizations or private equity-backed platforms, while continued investment in integrated technology, managed services, mission critical AV and immersive experiences is creating new opportunities for owners, investors, and strategic buyers around the world. Business owners are facing more opportunities—and more important decisions—than ever before.

Advisors for Every Stage of the Business​

DAK has been at the center of that evolution for more than 40 years. We help owners of ProAV and Integrated Systems businesses improve the value of their companies through Strategic Leadership Advisory, accelerate growth through strategic acquisitions, and successfully sell their businesses for the best possible value and terms. Our relationships often begin years before a transaction is considered. We work with owners as their businesses grow and their goals change, helping them evaluate opportunities, make important decisions, and prepare for what comes next.

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The DAK Group Announces IMS Technology Services Partners With Gainline Capital to Drive National Expansion

IMS Technology Services, based in Garnet Valley, PA, is a leading provider of event staging and audiovisual integration solutions.

Leveraging deep industry expertise and strong connections within the ProAV and workplace technology sectors, DAK led a highly competitive process that attracted strong interest from top-tier strategic and financial acquirers. This process identified multiple high-caliber potential partners for IMS, with Gainline Capital ultimately emerging as the ideal fit to support IMS’ continued expansion.

Gainline recognized and valued the strong legacy and culture built by IMS’ founders, committing to preserving the company’s proven model while providing the resources needed for its next phase of growth. With Gainline’s backing, IMS is poised to enhance its capabilities, expand its service offerings, and accelerate its national growth—all while maintaining the core values and customer-centric approach that have made it successful.

VCI – Emergency Vehicle Specialists recapitalized by Tightrope Capital & NewSpring Capital

VCI is the preeminent full lifecycle sales and service provider of emergency ambulance solutions to first aid squads, EMS organizations, fire departments, hospital organizations, municipalities, and private medical transport companies in the Mid-Atlantic Region. VCI was recapitalized by private equity firms Tightrope Capital Partners and NewSpring Capital.

DAK led a competitive, sell-side process for VCI, generating multiple offers from a wide range of strategic buyers and financial sponsors. By positioning the combination of VCI’s market leadership position, comprehensive services offering, strong manufacturer relationships, and robust backlog, DAK achieved an outstanding outcome for the company’s shareholders.

The acquisition provides the shareholders of VCI an opportunity to accelerate its growth strategy by expanding its core ambulance business, building out the value-added segments of conversions and remounts, implementing operational improvements, and pursuing acquisitions with the help of its new partners. Tightrope and NewSpring have an opportunity to leverage VCI’s strong management team and operating platform to build a multi-regional player in emergency ambulance solutions.