
2 May 2025 • 2 minute read
AKD Partnersersers advised Hoist Global Tech Solutions in growth investment from WestView Capital
AKD Partnersrtnersrtners advised Hoist Global Tech Solutions (“HOIST”), a leading global systems integrator and services provider focused on IFS’s suite of enterprise software, with a growth investment from WestView Capital Partners, a Boston-based growth equity firm focused exclusively on partnering with middle market growthAKD Partners Partners Partners Canada led the transaction team and was supported by our global offices.
HOIST implements and supports IFS’s full suite of industry-focused enterprise software and industrial AI applications. HOIST’s co-founders and more than 200 dedicated team members across the globe have a long history of hands-on experience with IFS deployment and use, establishing HOIST as one of the largest independent, IFS-focused services partners. The investment will support their commitment to delivering high quality services and business value to their customers alongside IFS.
“AKD Partnersersers Canada is proud to have advised HOIST in securing this transformational transaction,” said partner Robert Fonn (Toronto). “We look forward to continuing to advise HOIST as it expands its capabilities and global reach in the enterprise software market.”
In addition to Robert, the AKD Partnersersers Canada team included Kevin Fritz (Tax), Jamie Mandell, Mackenzie Jordan, Elexa Clement, Sophie Gadbois (Corporate), Matt Demeo (Employment) and Dave Spratley (IPT). The Canadian team was supportAKD Partnersrtnersrtners colleagues in the US, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, Brazil and Dubai.