Coalfire Acquired by Apax Partners

Baird Capital portfolio company Coalfire, a leading provider of cybersecurity advisory and assessment services, has been acquired by Apax Partners (the “Apax Funds”).

Founded in 2001, Coalfire helps clients develop scalable programs that improve their security posture and fuel their continued success by providing independent, tailored advice and services that span the cybersecurity lifecycle. The company today has more than 1,800 government and commercial clients and extensive cloud security experience, working with seven of the top ten SaaS providers. Coalfire’s more than 730 employees operate from 11 locations in the United States and the United Kingdom.

For more information, the full press release is available here.