Mountaingate Capital Acquires Majority Stake In Walker Sands

 

 Colorado private equity firm Mountaingate Capital has bought a majority interest in Chicago-based B2B marketing agency Walker Sands from Stone-Goff Partners. Terms weren’t disclosed.  

The agency said the investment would enable it to invest more in data, analytics, measurement and technology. 

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It also plans to make additional acquisitions and expand geographically.  

Mountaingate is known for its investing in marketing firms such as health care-focused W2O Group, Bounteous, Tinuiti and Mars United Commerce, which was acquired by Publicis Group a year ago for 528 million euros (approximately $615 million), according to a company filing. 

According to the agency over the past six years—about the time that Stone-Goff owned its stake--it has: 

  • More than doubled revenue to $32M (2024). 

  • Expanded services into insights, strategy, marketing operations, video and motion graphics, and generative engine optimization. 

  • Completed two acquisitions — March Communications and KoMarketing. 

  • Grown its client roster to include brands like Globant, Wrike, and FedEx. 

The agency has 100+ clients and offices in Seattle and Boston in addition to its Chicago headquarters. Andrew Cross and Dave Parro oversee Walker Sands as Co-CEOs  

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