IBM to acquire Accelalpha from Century Park Capital Partners
Century Park Capital Partners (“Century Park”) announced that International Business Machines Corporation (“IBM”) (NYSE: IBM) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire its portfolio company, Accelalpha, Inc. (“Accelalpha”). The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of the upcoming year, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Financial terms weren’t disclosed, but the partners point to clear room for continued growth once the companies combine.
What Accelalpha does—and where it excels
Accelalpha is a global consulting firm focused on Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. The company provides consulting, implementation, and managed services, helping clients make Oracle software work at scale. Its teams operate across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America, serving customers in distribution, industrial, and financial services. Founded in 2009 by CEO Nat Ganesh, Accelalpha entered a new phase of expansion following Century Park’s investment in 2020 alongside the leadership team and employee equityholders.
How the business scaled under Century Park
Over the past four and a half years, Accelalpha reshaped its platform and operations. The team strengthened sales and marketing, rolled out a full ERP system, launched a managed services practice, and opened nearshore and offshore delivery centers to support global demand. The company also completed four add-on acquisitions that expanded its Oracle services portfolio and reinforced its standing as a leading specialist in Oracle software applications worldwide. Combined, these initiatives—both organic and acquisition-driven—helped revenue more than quadruple during Century Park’s ownership.
Leadership on the record
Tony Trevino, Partner at Century Park, reflected on the partnership’s progress: “We’re incredibly proud of what the Accelalpha team has accomplished during our partnership and feel privileged to have been part of this journey. The future is bright for Accelalpha, particularly as they join forces with an organization with the depth of capabilities and reputation of IBM.”
Marty Sarafa, Managing Partner at Century Park, emphasized the firm’s long-running approach with founders: “For 25 years we’ve partnered with founders and pride ourselves on helping them build best-in-class and enduring businesses. Accelalpha is a perfect case study that reflects our commitment to transformative partnerships.”
Looking ahead with IBM
Accelalpha’s CEO and Founder, Nat Ganesh, thanked Century Park for its approach: “Century Park promised to be collaborative, supportive, and to put the culture and employees at the forefront of our strategy. They delivered on that promise.” He also pointed to what comes next with IBM—an organization operating in more than 175 countries: “We’re thrilled to bring our expertise and domain knowledge to the table along with IBM’s strength in AI and hybrid cloud to benefit our joint clients.”
Advisors to the transaction
Guggenheim Securities, LLC served as lead financial advisor. Robert W. Baird & Co. acted as co-financial advisor, and Winston & Strawn LLP served as legal advisor to Century Park and Accelalpha.
About Century Park Capital Partners
Founded in 2000 and based in Los Angeles, Century Park Capital Partners invests in family-owned businesses, owner-operated firms, and corporate divestitures with the goal of driving growth and shaping industry leaders. The firm targets strategically positioned yet under-resourced middle-market companies with clear paths to expansion. Through a network of seasoned executive partners, Century Park develops investment theses, evaluates opportunities, and works alongside management teams to create long-term value.
About Accelalpha
Accelalpha helps companies solve pressing business challenges with a blend of industry experience, technical depth, and a team that knows Oracle’s cloud applications inside and out. Its end-to-end enterprise implementations help organizations strengthen logistics, streamline sales, and modernize supply chains—all while taking advantage of the scale and flexibility of the cloud. The company has been recognized by Fortune as a leading workplace and holds “great place to work” certifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is IBM acquiring Accelalpha?
IBM is pursuing growth in cloud and services, and Accelalpha brings Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications expertise that complements IBM’s strengths. Together, they can pair Accelalpha’s domain know-how with IBM’s AI and hybrid cloud capabilities for clients.
What role did Century Park play in Accelalpha’s growth?
Century Park supported a multi-year buildout: stronger go-to-market, a full ERP rollout, a managed services practice, nearshore and offshore delivery centers, and four add-on acquisitions. The result was a larger, more capable Oracle-focused firm with revenue that more than quadrupled.
Who are the key leaders involved?
From Century Park: Partner Tony Trevino and Managing Partner Marty Sarafa. From Accelalpha: CEO and Founder Nat Ganesh. Each has endorsed the transaction and the path forward.
When is the deal expected to close?
Closing is anticipated in the fourth quarter of the upcoming year, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
What services does Accelalpha provide today?
Accelalpha specializes in Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications consulting, implementation, and managed services for clients across distribution, industrial, and financial services, with teams operating across multiple global regions.
