ATLANTA – November 21, 2024 – Sunstone Partners, a leading private equity firm specializing in accelerating growth for technology-enabled services and software companies, has announced a strategic investment in KMS Technology, a global leader in Digital Engineering, Data, and AI services. This partnership is set to supercharge KMS Technology’s growth trajectory, driving innovation and expanding its service portfolio.
“We are excited to welcome Sunstone Partners as our new investment partner,” said Leo Tucker, CEO of KMS Technology. “This partnership represents a significant milestone for us and aligns perfectly with our vision to accelerate growth and elevate the impact of our services. With Sunstone’s expertise and resources, we look forward to expanding our technological capabilities and delivering even greater value to our clients.”
KMS Technology delivers tailored Digital Engineering, Data, AI, and consulting solutions through a strategic blend of onshore, nearshore, and offshore resources. With highly skilled teams across the United States, Mexico, and Vietnam, the company has earned a stellar reputation for excellence in industries such as healthcare, enterprise software, and financial services. Its comprehensive digital transformation services empower organizations to meet their evolving business and technology needs.
“We are still in the early innings of massive digitization efforts across enterprises, further accelerated by increased demand related to next-generation data and AI-enabled applications. We see tremendous opportunity in partnering with KMS Technology to apply our expertise to help accelerate growth and innovation,” said Julian Hinderling, Partner at Sunstone Partners. “KMS has built a deep track record of developing mission-critical, revenue-generating products on behalf of their customers. We are excited to support KMS in scaling to the next level.”
Vu Lam, Co-Founder and Board Chairman of KMS Technology, added, “KMS was founded with the vision of bringing outstanding talent and innovation to clients across the globe. The investment from Sunstone Partners is a powerful validation of our business model and will help us scale even further. We’re thrilled to collaborate closely with Sunstone Partners as we enter this new phase of strategic growth and expanded capabilities.”
KMS Technology has long been committed to delivering innovative digital transformation solutions through its global centers of excellence. With Sunstone Partners’ investment, KMS Technology is poised to strengthen its teams, enhance its service offerings, and broaden its impact in an increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Advisors and Financing
Canaccord Genuity and Choate Hall & Stewart acted as advisors to Sunstone Partners. Tree Line Capital Partners provided debt financing in support of the transaction. Houlihan Lokey and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough acted as advisors to KMS Technology.
ABOUT KMS
KMS Technology is a strategic engineering company helping businesses turn bold ideas into high-impact solutions—faster. Founded in 2009 as a U.S.-based services company, we’ve grown into a global organization with locations in the US, Vietnam and Mexico.
KMS is trusted globally for the quality of our engineering and consulting services. We bring deep expertise in product development and quality assurance, AI-native engineering, and delivery excellence to every engagement. Our mission is to help customers build what’s next—accelerating innovation, crafting brilliant solutions, and creating real-world impact. At KMS, we believe sustainable growth is built on the success of our clients and employees, and in making a lasting contribution to our communities.
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