Houlihan Lokey Advises AEA Elevate

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that AEA Elevate has made an investment in 829 Studios.

AEA Elevate – AEA Investors’ growth buyout investment strategy focused on professional services companies across the business services, healthcare services, and software sectors – has partnered with 829 Studios, an integrated, technology-enabled digital marketing firm.

AEA Elevate partners with innovative professional services businesses to accelerate growth and drive transformation with AI and technology.

829 Studios provides integrated digital marketing, strategic communications, and web development services to clients across industries. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, 829 Studios delivers measurable, ROI‑driven outcomes through a data‑driven, full‑funnel approach that spans search, social, web, content, communications, and emerging AI‑enabled channels. Powered by its proprietary Apollo platform, 829 unifies strategy, execution, and analytics, enabling clients to navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape and achieve sustained performance.

With AEA Elevate’s support, 829 Studios will continue enhancing its Apollo platform and broadening its integrated capabilities to help clients solve the most complex marketing and strategic communications challenges.

Houlihan Lokey served as the financial advisor to AEA Elevate.

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