Deal Announcement: MSys Technologies + Gophers Lab

10th February 2025 | Press Release

SA Global Advisors (‘SA’), a leading global investment banking firm focused exclusively on growth investments and M&A for the Digital and Technology sectors, is pleased to announce that it has acted as an exclusive buy-side advisor to Atlanta, US based MSys Technologies, solving complex technology challenges for Fortune 500 companies, Global 2000, and Silicon Valley ISVs through AI-powered technology and transformative solutions, in its acquisition of Gophers Lab, a front runner in the Digital and FinTech engineering space, redefining the future of AI-powered FinTech and API Ecosystems.

While this marks one of the first M&A transactions in the AI-powered Fintech and more broadly Financial Services industry, the firm sees this as a ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ as SA continues to witness a growing influx of AI-led transformation opportunities across the spectrum, including Gen AI and Agentic AI capability investments, which are becoming an important part of the AI playbook for a growing number of strategic and PE investors. SA sees increasingly Entrepreneur-centric, participative deal structures with new capital getting allocated to help specialised AI-first companies build scale in the current market environment. 

Sanjay Sehgal, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of MSys Technologies, said " With Gopher Lab's acquisition, MSys Technologies is not just enhancing its digital transformation portfolio—it is redefining the rules of the game for how businesses connect, scale, and thrive in the AI-powered FinTech and API-driven economy." 

Msys believes it  is poised to lead enterprises into the future of connected digital ecosystems by combining its proven expertise in Digital Engineering and Infrastructure Automation with Gophers Lab.

Pavan Pratap, Co-Founder of Gophers Labs was quoted saying, "In pursuing Digital Transformation, clients seek the right mix of technologies and solutions to build new revenue streams and improve topline growth. Our start-up agility combined with MSys matured practices would be a game-changer. We are excited to join one of the world's leading Digital companies, MSys Technologies, and will continue to deliver large-scale and secure implementations for our Fintech, ISVs, and Enterprise clients." 

Rohit Yadava, COO at MSys Technologies, said, "The acquisition of Gophers Lab marks a transformative milestone in our digital transformation journey and positions MSys Technologies at the forefront of disruption in the AI-powered FinTech and API-driven economy. This partnership will empower enterprises to overcome legacy challenges, drive innovation, and scale their digital ecosystems with unmatched agility and security. We want to acknowledge the critical role SA Global Advisors played in guiding this transaction. Their strategic insights, reach across the Digital and AI sectors and execution ensured a seamless alignment of our vision, setting the foundation for a powerful collaboration."  

Pravin Advani, Managing Partner at SA Global Advisors added, “The Fintech industry is rapidly evolving, driven by the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). By 2025, AI is expected to be an integral part of nearly every aspect of the financial services ecosystem, reshaping everything from Customer Experience to Data Analytics, Risk management and regulatory compliance. The future of AI-powered Fintech promises greater efficiency, personalization, and accessibility across financial services, fundamentally transforming how businesses and consumers interact.” 

On the successful acquisition of Gophers Lab by their client MSys, he had to say, “This strategic transaction underscores the transformative impact of strategic alignment between two forward-thinking organizations. By leveraging MSys Technologies' established expertise in Digital Engineering and Gophers Lab's innovative approach, this partnership creates a powerful platform to address the evolving needs of US and global enterprise clients. It has been a pleasure working alongside the MSys team to craft a dynamic investment-led growth strategy and drive impactful outcomes together.”

We at SA strongly believe that companies with specialized Data and AI capabilities tailored to industries including BFSI, Retail, and Healthcare are poised for substantial growth. These technologies are integral to driving the next wave of digital transformation, and as the market for such capabilities expands, businesses that lead in these areas will be well positioned to attract the right investment partners, unlocking both growth and value in a rapidly evolving market. 

SA continues to redefine the Playbook for Investment and M&A led growth for small to mid-sized Technology companies, as one of the most trusted partners for entrepreneurial companies in the Digital Transformation sector. Leveraging the deep sector expertise, investor network and strategic insights SA aims to help entrepreneurial companies realize their full potential, delivering significant value and creating outcomes that complement and expand the founders' vision. In recognising the critical role timing plays in the M&A process and understanding the unique opportunities that arise in the mid-market, SA empowers entrepreneurs to secure the best possible outcome, while maintaining control and benefiting from long-term growth potential.

Learn more about how SA is helping companies in the Digital and Tech ecosystem transform growth at https://www.saglobaladvisors.com/. 

About MSys

MSys Technologies solves complex technology challenges for Fortune 500 companies, Global 2000, and Silicon Valley ISVs through AI-powered technology and transformative solutions. MSys empowers businesses to thrive, stay ahead, and drive success with scalable, cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced digital world, from Infrastructure Automation to Digital Transformation. Learn more on our website.

About Gophers Lab. 

Gophers Lab is a digital engineering company that builds disruptive digital solutions leveraging a product mindset, cutting-edge engineering, and cloud technologies. Their expertise in Golang and DevOps enables seamless development and rapid delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes for clients. An official Google Cloud services partner, providing cloud optimization, management, and DevOps solutions, Gopher Labs serves clients across the USA, Australia, and Singapore, delivering scalable, high-performance digital solutions. Learn more on our website. 

About SA Global Advisors

SA Global Advisors (SA) is a leading global investment banking firm focused exclusively on growth investments and M&A for the Digital and Technology sectors. SA partners with Entrepreneurs, Strategic Investors, CEOs and Boards of Directors to execute strategic transactions ($10M to $200M) that drive growth and non-linear value creation for mid-market and Entrepreneur-led companies. We focus on high-growth industry segments across IT Consulting, Software, Tech-enabled Services, Digital Transformation, including Engineering R&D (ER&D), Data, AI, and Cloud Transformation. Learn more on our website.