829 Studios

Canaccord Genuity Advises CIVC on Sale of its Stake in Integrated, Technology-Enabled Digital Marketing Firm 829 Studios

Canaccord Genuity has advised 829 Studios, an integrated, technology-enabled digital marketing firm, on its investment from AEA Elevate, AEA Investors’ growth buyout investment strategy focused on professional services companies across the business services, healthcare services, and software sectors. AEA Elevate acquired its position from CIVC Partners.

The transaction press release is available here.

Founded in 2007 and based in Boston, 829 is a technology-enabled digital marketing firm delivering measurable, ROI-driven outcomes across performance marketing, brand and digital experience, earned and owned media, and strategic communications. Powered by its proprietary performance software, Apollo, 829 integrates data and insights across channels to help clients optimize decision making, unlock faster and more predictable marketing results, and adapt to a rapidly evolving digital and generative AI landscape. With a full-funnel service offering and a data-driven, outcomes-oriented approach, the company aligns closely with its customers on shared goals and success metrics, enabling deeper collaboration and meaningful business value. 829 serves as a trusted strategic partner to a diverse and growing client base of more than 400 clients across industries, including Fortune 500 companies and global brands across retail, finance, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, enterprise software, professional services, and more.

CIVC Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm investing in high-growth, middle-market companies in the business services sector. Since 1989, the team has invested almost $2.9 billion in 88 platform companies and currently invests from CIVC Partners Fund VII.