Gryphon Investors Completes Sale of 3Cloud to Cognizant

Core Insights - Gryphon Investors has completed the sale of its portfolio company 3Cloud, a dedicated Microsoft Azure services provider, to Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation [1] Company Overview - 3Cloud, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in Microsoft Azure solutions, including AI enablement, modern data engineering, and Azure managed services [2][5] - The company has grown organically at over 20% per year since Gryphon's initial investment in June 2020, increasing its scale by approximately 12 times [2] Transaction Details - The transaction was initially announced on November 13, 2025, with financial terms not disclosed [1] - Gryphon was represented by Lazard for transaction advisory and Kirkland & Ellis for legal matters, while Cognizant was represented by Mayer Brown [3] Gryphon Investors Overview - Gryphon Investors is a middle-market private investment firm with over $10 billion in assets under management, focusing on sectors such as Business Services, Healthcare, and Technology Solutions [4] - The firm emphasizes forming strong partnerships with management teams to build high-quality companies and generate enduring value [4]