AGC Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Protecht, an Australian based leader in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions, has received a US $280M investment from PSG Equity (PSG). The investment will drive continued product development, accelerate ongoing development of AI-enabled functionality, and support international expansion, enhancing Protecht’s ability to help organizations navigate an increasingly complex risk and compliance landscape while delivering exceptional customer support. With a banking team led by Michael Howe, AGC Partners acted as sole financial advisor to Protecht.
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"Michael and the entire AGC team were phenomenal to work with from start to finish and helped us achieve a best-in-class result. Their deep knowledge of the Australian market and top GRC investors allowed us to shortlist a select group of priority partners, build strong relationships with each, and run a highly efficient, accelerated process. The AGC team’s thorough preparation meant we remained two steps ahead at every stage. Ultimately, their approach allowed us to drive to conclusion in an incredibly short time frame with a terrific partner for our next stage of growth. An incredible team, an incredible result."
"Working with AGC was a pleasure. Their deep analytical rigor and outstanding positioning of key SaaS metrics set them apart. AGC's availability and work ethic were exceptional, always accommodating late meetings across time zones without issue. Michael's strategic negotiation process was invaluable, enabling us to move faster than we could have with any other firm. AGC's thorough understanding of our business alleviated a significant burden from the process, keeping us focused and undistracted. Their dedication and expertise made a significant difference."