Houlihan Lokey Advises Escala 24x7
Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Escala 24x7, a premier Amazon Web Services (AWS) consulting partner in Latin America, has agreed to receive a majority investment from Stefanini Group, a global technology solutions provider. The transaction was signed on March 31, 2025, and the official closing is expected in the coming months. Houlihan Lokey acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Escala 24x7.
Escala 24x7 is a leading cloud broker within the AWS ecosystem, serving clients across Latin America, the United States, and Europe. With 13 AWS competencies, 14 AWS awards, and 380 global certifications, the company has completed more than 1,500 successful implementations. Operating in 19 countries, Escala 24x7 delivers high-touch consulting and proprietary IP solutions within the AWS partner ecosystem.
Stefanini Group, a Brazilian multinational technology company with operations in 41 countries, has more than 30 years of experience delivering a broad range of digital transformation solutions, including next-generation applications, artificial intelligence, automation, cloud services, and cybersecurity. This majority investment enables Stefanini Group to significantly enhance its AWS cloud service offerings—a key priority for both companies—while accelerating Escala 24x7’s growth and expanding its reach. The combined expertise will provide businesses with enhanced access to cloud migration solutions, cost optimization strategies, and best-in-class security and compliance services.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Stefanini Group to deepen our services and offerings for current and future customers across Latin America. Additionally, this partnership positions us to expand into new markets, including Brazil, leveraging Stefanini’s extensive client network,” said Alejandro Planas, CEO of Escala 24x7.
“This investment marks one of our top five largest in history and underscores our aggressive growth strategy focused on cloud, analytics, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence,” said Marco Stefanini, founder and Global CEO of Stefanini Group.
Houlihan Lokey’s IT Services team is among the most active M&A advisors in the market. This latest transaction reinforces Houlihan Lokey’s leadership in the cloud and enterprise consulting sector and highlights its continued momentum in core verticals, including cloud and data analytics, digital engineering, enterprise applications, and managed security services.
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