WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#comvest–Comvest Credit Partners, a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Administrative Agent and is the sole lender on a senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”) for CyberMaxx (the “Company”), a Chicago-based provider of managed cybersecurity services. The Financing supported the Company’s refinancing and acquisition of Cybersafe Solutions, LLC (“Cybersafe”). CyberMaxx is a portfolio company of private equity firm Periscope Equity.
CyberMaxx provides managed detection and response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions to enterprise-level customers across a variety of end markets in healthcare, financial services, utilities and other industries. Its acquisition of Cybersafe, a provider of continuous MDR services, adds broader security services and depth of knowledge to its offering.
“CyberMaxx is a rapidly growing company in the cybersecurity space, which is buoyed by strong tailwinds as companies increasingly turn to outsourced cybersecurity services to protect against attacks,” said Brian Cercek, Managing Director and Co-Head of Software & Technology Services for Comvest Credit Partners. “Comvest Credit Partners was pleased to serve as CyberMaxx’s lender and support the Company’s ability to scale its security resources.”
“We look forward to growing our relationship with Periscope Equity, a technology-focused sponsor, and are excited to close another investment in the technology vertical, an area of continued focus,” said Joe Higginbotham, Managing Director and Co-Head of Software & Technology Services for Comvest Credit Partners.
“The Comvest Credit Partners team brought a responsive and creative approach in structuring a flexible facility that helps accelerate CyberMaxx’s organic and acquisitive growth,” said Eric Hinkle, a Principal of Periscope Equity.
About CyberMaxx
CyberMaxx provides comprehensive managed detection and response services that protect organizations from today’s complex cyber threats. With a focus on proactive security measures, CyberMaxx delivers innovative technology combined with expert human oversight, offering robust protection and peace of mind to clients across various industries. For more information, visit https://www.cybermaxx.com.
About Periscope Equity
Periscope Equity is a Chicago-based, lower-middle market private equity firm that partners with founder-owned, technology-enabled business service companies. For more information, visit: https://periscopeequity.com.
About Comvest Credit Partners
Comvest Credit Partners, the direct lending platform of Comvest Partners, focuses on providing flexible financing solutions to middle-market companies. Comvest Credit Partners provides senior secured, unitranche, and second lien capital to sponsored and non-sponsored companies in support of growth, acquisitions, buyouts, refinancings, and recapitalizations, with credit facilities up to $300 million-plus. For more information, please visit comvest.com/direct-lending.
About Comvest Partners
Comvest Partners (“Comvest”) is a private investment firm that has provided equity and debt capital to well-positioned middle-market companies throughout North America since 2000. Through its private equity, direct lending and opportunistic credit investment platforms, Comvest offers tailored investment solutions across the capital structure along with deep industry expertise, operating resources, a collaborative approach, and significant transaction experience as an active investor. In 2025, Comvest Partners proudly celebrates 25 years of investment management leadership, and today manages $15.7 billion in assets, with over $16.8 billion invested since inception. Comvest Partners is based in West Palm Beach, with offices in Chicago and New York City. For more information, please visit comvest.com.
Contacts
For more information, please contact:
Brian Cercek Managing Director, Co-Head of Software & Technology Services, Comvest Credit Partners – [email protected]
Joe Higginbotham, Managing Director, Co-Head of Software & Technology Services, Comvest Credit Partners – [email protected]
