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has received a strategic growth investment from

Thoma Bravo logo

Grayshift is a leading and trusted provider of digital forensics solutions.

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Grayshift, LLC

Type

M&A Buy-Side

Description

Croft & Bender capitalized on Grayshift's leadership in the mobile device digital forensics market by facilitating a strategic growth investment from Thoma Bravo, leveraging established relationships with both parties. The investment underscores Grayshift's innovative technology and expanding global presence, reinforcing its role in supporting law enforcement and public safety initiatives.

Industries

Technology
Grayshift logo

has received a strategic growth investment from

Thoma Bravo logo

Grayshift is a leading and trusted provider of digital forensics solutions.

About

Grayshift is a leading provider of mobile device digital forensics, specializing in lawful access and extraction. Grayshift solutions are purpose-built to help law enforcement and government investigative agencies swiftly resolve critical investigations and ensure public safety. The Company's innovative GrayKey technology provides same-day access, complete control, and comprehensive data extraction from mobile devices. Designed and assembled in the United States, GrayKey is trusted by over 1,200 agencies across 35 countries worldwide.

Situation

Croft & Bender recognized that Grayshift's market leadership position in a rapidly growing and unique industry would make it an attractive investment opportunity for a growth-oriented, software-focused investment firm. Croft & Bender, which had an established relationship with both the management team at Grayshift and with Thoma Bravo, introduced the parties and helped facilitate the transaction.

Result

Croft & Bender helped its client, Thoma Bravo, successfully consummate a strategic growth investment in Grayshift.