Preserve What Works
We retain key staff, maintain client relationships, and support a smooth transition from the current owner.
Experienced owner-operators
Acquiring and operating established IT services businesses
Backed by decades of hands-on experience owning and operating complex service businesses.
Confidential conversations welcomed.
30+ Years in IT and software
20+ Years as business owners
1 Focused acquisition
Who We Are
Proven operators ready for a new chapter
We are Colin and Magdalena, a dynamic, growth-focused owner-operator team who have built and scaled service businesses together for decades.
Colin is an Austin-based IT consultant with over 30 years of experience delivering and leading complex software and IT engagements. Magdalena has led and scaled service businesses for decades, including a four-location childcare chain, e-commerce ventures, and other service-based businesses.
This hands-on experience spans operations, finance, hiring, customer relationships, and long-term stewardship, giving us a practical foundation for acquiring and running an IT service business.
We are seeking an acquisition where we can be active, credible owners focused on stability, continuity, and thoughtful growth.
Our Approach
Long-term stewardship, not quick flips
We are pursuing a single, high-quality acquisition where we can act as long-term owner-operators, not passive investors.
Operate Hands-On
We bring practical management experience and stay close to customers, teams, and day-to-day delivery.
Grow Responsibly
Growth through operational improvement and client expansion, leveraging our technical and consulting background rather than cost cutting.
Current Focus
Current Focus
We are currently focused on acquiring an established IT services business where we can be hands-on, long-term owner-operators. The focus below reflects what we are prioritizing today, not a permanent mandate.
Time to Transition
We understand the journey of building a business and respect the time it takes to find the right successor.
The Right Fit
Finding a buyer who understands your industry and values your legacy is as important as the deal itself.
Continued Growth
Your business deserves owners who will invest in its future, not just extract value.
Operating Background
Businesses we have owned and operated
We have owned and operated service businesses for decades, including regulated, people-intensive operations. This experience shapes how we approach stewardship, teams, and long-term growth.
Ivata Limited
Operating since 1996, a UK services business built on long-term client relationships and disciplined operations.
United KingdomHappy Bunnies, LLC
A regulated childcare operator requiring compliance rigor, team leadership, and operational discipline built on long-term family trust.
Texas, USABit Quirky, LLC
A Texas-based software and services business focused on reliable delivery, long-term client support, and responsible operations.
Texas, USALet's start a confidential conversation
Whether you are a business owner considering a sale, or a broker representing IT service companies, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.
Email Us colin@ivata.com
