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Magna5
Magna5 is a private equity-backed IT services consolidator headquartered in Plano, Texas, acquiring mid-market MSPs across the US since 2017.
Magna5
Magna5 offers IT managed services, cybersecurity, cloud services, and IT consulting to various sectors. Its solutions include network and server management, end-user support, SD-WAN, cloud infrastructure management, layered cybersecurity defenses, and IT procurement services. The company serves the financial services and healthcare sectors, and is based in Frisco, Texas, where it was founded in 2001 as X5 Solutions.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Plano
Corporate office
Plano, TX, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Magna5?
Magna5 is a portfolio company of NewSpring Capital, a Philadelphia-based growth equity firm. NewSpring invested in the platform in 2017 through its dedicated technology and business services strategy. The firm operates as an independent entity under a board that includes NewSpring operating partners and Magna5 management.
How does Magna5 grow its business?
Magna5 employs an acquisition-led consolidation strategy. It buys mid-market managed service providers — typically those with $5 million to $25 million in revenue — and integrates them into a shared services platform. The firm does not disclose organic growth targets separately, but its public announcements emphasize M&A as the primary expansion mechanism.
What services does Magna5 provide?
Magna5 delivers managed IT services including network operations, help desk support, cybersecurity monitoring, cloud migration and management, and backup and disaster recovery. Its customer base spans enterprises, government entities, and higher education institutions seeking outsourced IT infrastructure management.
Where is Magna5 located?
Magna5 is headquartered in Plano, Texas. Through acquisitions, it has established service delivery centers and offices in states including Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Ohio, serving clients across the central and eastern United States.
Is Magna5 a family office or an institutional asset manager?
Magna5 is neither a family office nor a traditional asset manager. It is an operating company — a consolidator of IT services businesses — backed by institutional private equity. Its capital structure and governance reflect a classic private equity platform investment model rather than a family-endowed investment entity.
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