OneSix has acquired Strong Analytics to create a unified data and AI powerhouse delivering end-to-end solutions that help enterprises capture the full value of artificial intelligence. With a combined team of data engineers, ML scientists, and AI experts, the company is uniquely positioned to build high-impact applications—from predictive engines to AI agents. This move enhances OneSix’s capabilities in Snowflake and expands its reach across financial services, pharma, and tech.
Zaelab has acquired Trellis, a B2B-focused digital commerce and marketing agency, to expand its capabilities across D2C, marketplace, and UX strategy. The acquisition enhances Zaelab’s ability to deliver end-to-end digital transformation solutions and strengthens its platform expertise in Shopify, BigCommerce, and Adobe Commerce. This move positions Zaelab to better serve global B2B clients with more flexible, omnichannel experiences.
Zaelab has merged with Techmates Group (TMG) to form the largest independent consultancy focused on modernizing B2B enterprises across commerce, CPQ, experience, and cloud. The combined company unites 350+ professionals and proprietary solutions like Portul and Fuse to help manufacturers unlock AI’s full potential and streamline digital transformation. This strategic move strengthens their position as a leading Shopify enterprise partner and accelerates innovation for global B2B clients.
Superstep Capital has made a strategic growth investment in Tru Consulting, the 2024 Anaplan Partner of the Year for the Americas, to accelerate its expansion and deepen its impact within the Anaplan ecosystem. The partnership will enhance Tru’s ability to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions across the public sector and higher education. With a 100% project success rate, Tru is poised for its next chapter of transformative growth.
Superstep Capital has made a strategic investment in CQL, a Grand Rapids-based digital commerce agency known for delivering end-to-end solutions for leading D2C and B2B brands. The investment will accelerate CQL’s growth, expand its capabilities, and support a targeted acquisition strategy. New executive leadership and advisory board additions position the company for its next phase of scale and innovation.
Superstep Capital has made a strategic growth investment in Zaelab, a leading digital consultancy focused on next-generation B2B commerce solutions. The partnership will accelerate Zaelab’s growth through expanded capabilities, strategic acquisitions, and continued innovation in composable commerce. This move strengthens Zaelab’s position as a premier B2B digital experience partner.
Superstep Capital has made a strategic investment in One Six Solutions, a fast-growing data and cloud transformation firm based in Chicago. The partnership will fuel One Six’s continued growth and strengthen its position as a premier provider of modern cloud and data services.
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This is the most important time in my career to have to act local. If you have 1,000 locations, and you treat those 1,000 locations as one big entity versus 1,000 local business today, you’re probably missing out on delivering what your customers need.
Brick-and-mortar businesses are being impacted in a variety of ways based on how they serve customers. The extent of this impact and how they respond will vary by geography and location. These are uncharted waters for brands, agencies and consumers alike.
If you want the next big thing, you need to not only think bigger, but more irrationally. Rational thinking leads to the same rational outcomes. In a world where today doesn’t look like yesterday and tomorrow most certainly won’t resemble today, embracing irrationality just might be the most effective course of action.
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