MGT and Ares Management Combine Forces to Create First Unicorn in SLED Services Industry

Core Insights - MGT has secured a $350 million investment from Ares Management Corporation, valuing the company at $1.25 billion [1] - The investment is aimed at expanding MGT's capacity for larger acquisitions and accelerating growth in its value-creation plan [1] - MGT has tripled its enterprise value since Vistria's majority investment in April 2023, driven by a programmatic M&A strategy and strong organic growth [1] Company Overview - MGT serves state, local, and education (SLED) clients, impacting over 200 million people annually, including 20 million K-12 students [1] - The company has over 1,100 employee-owners and serves more than 2,500 clients with a focus on technology modernization, AI, cyber security, and K-12 school improvement [1] - Founded in 1975, MGT has rapidly expanded since 2016 through organic growth and 13 strategic acquisitions [1] Financial Performance - MGT ranked No. 830 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies and No. 6 on CRN's Fast Growth 150 list in 2025 [1] - Ares Management Corporation manages approximately $572 billion in assets, indicating strong financial backing for MGT's future growth [1]