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PLATFORM  |  IT SERVICES · Managed Services (MSP)
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
AEA Investors acquires Magna5 (NewSpring)
TARGET
Magna5
Magna5 delivers managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud-based services to small and mid-sized businesses across the United States.
OwnershipPE-backed · NewSpring (prior owner); NewSpring Capital (NewSpring Holdings)
Headcount265 FTEs
HeadquartersCanonsburg, Pennsylvania
Board seats
John Cozzi, Co-Head of AEA Enterprise and Partner (AEA Investors)
Daniel Schorr, Partner (AEA Investors)
Charles Schwartz, Principal (AEA Investors)
Brendan Gallagher, Vice President (AEA Investors)
Sell-side advisor
ACQUIRER
AEA Investors
Ownership
Buy-side advisor
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