Big Compass Acquired by Argano

Sellside Advisor to Big Compass

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7 Mile Advisors Advises Big Compass On Their Acquisition By Argano
The partnership will combine Big Compass’ expertise in integrating data for process automation and analytics and Argano’s existing suite of services that will enable the highest outcome for clients.

Charlotte, NC – Big Compass, LLC (“Big Compass”), a consulting firm focusing on Data Agility, has been acquired by Argano, a leader in digital transformation and business consulting. 7 Mile Advisors acted as the exclusive sellside advisor to Big Compass throughout the entire transaction.

“Big Compass is innovating how the market thinks of data integration through its data agility strategy allowing for clients to embrace a next-gen approach that embraces the continuously evolving technology market. We wish Tim, Kapil, and the entire Big Compass team the best of luck continuing this journey under Argano’s powerful story and brand,” said John Cooper, Partner at 7 Mile Advisors.

“The team at 7 Mile Advisors supported us throughout the entire process and knew how to extract the best outcome for the business we built. They have a deep understanding of our sector, the buyers, and how to navigate a successful process,” commented Tim Merkel, Co-Founder at Big Compass.

Argano, the leading strategic partner for modernizing corporate Digital Foundations™ announced that Big Compass, a consulting firm specializing in Data Agility, has joined the company. Big Compass’ expertise in integrating data for process automation and analytics is a perfect complement to Argano’s existing suite of services that enable highest quality outcomes for their clients.

“The Big Compass mission is to ‘build connections in a disconnected world,’ and at Argano we share that desire to use technology to drive collaboration and efficiency across the entire business,” said Argano CEO Chip Register. “This partnership will allow us to unleash enhanced benefits of speed, agility, innovation, and optimization to improve Argano’s offerings for existing and future projects while adding an amazing team to enhance our overall capabilities.”

Argano is a global leader in digital transformation and business consulting, specifically focused on integrating, automating, and optimizing client operations. Integrating Big Compass into the Argano portfolio will further the company’s capability to not only help clients accelerate their ability to move and source data, but to successfully implement these tools no matter where they are in their data journey.

“At Big Compass, we go beyond technical implementation for our clients, helping them with strategy, decision making, planning, team enablement, process automation, and ongoing sustainment,” said Kapil Kumar, co-founder & co-CEO of Big Compass. “We are pleased to join forces with Argano and share our commitment to delivering connected solutions that drive our clients’ success.”

“Argano’s ethos aligns with Big Compass’ culture in that we both care about our People, clients, and craft… now imagine us all working together as a single organization,” said Tim Merkel, co-founder & co-CEO of Big Compass. “Argano specializes in all the technology platforms and clouds we touch every day, but don’t implement ourselves. The opportunities for our People, our clients, and our businesses are self-evident, bringing it all together.”

Argano’s consultative approach helps steward clients through deep transformation to build the Digital Foundations necessary for them to achieve their business goals. Big Compass’ unique expertise will allow Argano to offer this approach to a broader roster of companies, continuing its practice of going beyond solutions deployment to provide a level of service that allows clients to reimagine how they operate and unlock their full potential.

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ABOUT 7MA
7 Mile Advisors provides Investment Banking & Advisory Services to the Business Services and Technology Industries globally. 7 Mile Advisors advises on M&A and private capital transactions, and provides market assessments and benchmarking. As a close-knit team with a long history together and a laser focus on our target markets, 7 Mile Advisors helps its clients sell companies, raise capital, grow through acquisitions, and evaluate new markets. All securities transactions are executed by 7M Securities, LLC, member FINRA / SIPC. For more information, including research on the M&A markets, visit www.7mileadvisors.com.

ABOUT BIG COMPASS, LLC
Big Compass is a consulting company specializing in Data Agility, the ability to quickly move data from source to value. As a multi-technology company, Big Compass’ customers gain deeper insights and streamlined automations from a wide scope of knowledge and expertise to better respond to data needs, fuel DataOps initiatives, and achieve a competitive advantage. Through the power of APIs, data, and automation, Big Compass continually innovates by building connections in a disconnected world. For more information, visit www.bigcompass.com.

ABOUT ARGANO
Argano, the world’s first and leading designer of modern Digital Foundations™, empowers companies across industries and around the world to rethink how businesses operate and unlock innovation. We steward companies to reimagine their business operations by integrating, automating, and optimizing the way data, technologies, and users interact. Born from an early collaboration of world-class specialist firms, we are today a singular, pragmatic response to operational transformation. Fortune 100 to Global Fortune 2000 trust us for a faster, more reliable journey to their best digital future. Our reputation is grounded in our exclusive focus on Digital Foundations, proven methodologies, and expert communities. Learn more at www.argano.com.