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Electrify America, LLC is a prominent electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the United States, established in 2016 as a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America. The company aims to promote Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) adoption by creating a nationwide network of ultra-fast and convenient EV charging stations. As of August 2024, Electrify America operates over 950 charging stations with more than 4,250 DC fast charging connectors, making it the largest open DC fast-charging network in the country. The company focuses on providing reliable and accessible hyper-fast charging solutions, supporting multiple connector types, including CCS and CHAdeMO, with plans to add Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors in 2025. Electrify America is committed to sustainability, ensuring that all energy supplied to drivers is backed by 100% renewable energy certificates, and aims for a net zero carbon footprint. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company employs around 300 people and actively engages in community education to promote equitable electrification.
Bigelow is the M + A Advisor exclusively for owners of high-performing private companies — Entrepreneur Owner-Managers with their skin in the game. Our scrappy boutique firm behaves as one collaborative team. Leveraging our independence and exclusive EOM focus, we have helped hundreds of clients build and capture Enterprise Value while respecting their values, their legacy and the intersection of their professional and personal goals. Frequently our work with clients goes on for years in advance of a wealth-building transaction. Unlike virtually all of the firms with which we compete, we are independently owned. We have only one source of revenue — our Entrepreneur Owner-Manager clients. No referral fees. No investing, trading, lending, or underwriting. No buy-side advisory. No products to sell. No conflicts. We aspire to be completely aligned with achieving our clients potential, striving endlessly to be masters of our craft.
GrayMatter is an industrial technology company based near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with regional offices in the U.S., Canada, and India. The company specializes in digital transformation and industrial automation solutions, serving major organizations in manufacturing, energy, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and utilities worldwide. GrayMatter offers a variety of services aimed at improving operational efficiency and digital capabilities. Their key offerings include advanced industrial analytics, which helps companies utilize data for better decision-making, and a brilliant operations strategy that supports digital transformation initiatives. They also focus on risk mitigation during the digital transformation process. GrayMatters family of brands includes E-Merge, HTSE, Automation & Control Concepts, and Phantom Technical Services, each providing specialized automation solutions across different industries. The company has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions, enhancing its capabilities and expanding its client base. Notable clients include major companies like Nestlé Purina PetCare and Anheuser-Busch, showcasing GrayMatters strong presence in the industrial sector.