DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Generational Capital Markets (GCM), a member of FINRA/SIPC and a leading mergers and acquisitions consultant for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of ClearCourse Consulting to HR Path. The acquisition closed June 3, 2025.
Based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, ClearCourse Consulting was founded in 2016 and has earned a strong reputation for delivering impactful Human Capital Management (HCM) system services. The firm specializes in assessments, implementations, and optimization strategies that help organizations fully realize the value of their HCM investments.
Headquartered in Paris, France, HR Path is a global leader in Human Resources solutions with a presence in 28 countries and a team of over 2,500 professionals. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in advisory, implementation, and operational services that help organizations optimize their HR strategies and systems. With a global reach and local expertise, HR Path remains committed to reshaping the future of HR for organizations around the world.
“The addition of ClearCourse Consulting is a strategic step for us. Their well-established expertise in HCM consulting strengthens our pursuit of becoming the global leader in HR transformation,” said François Boulet, Co-founder of HR Path.
“Their deep knowledge and strong client relationships in the U.S. complement our global capabilities, enabling us to deliver even more value to our clients. This partnership is not only about growth—it’s about synergy, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence,” added Bryant Bateman, Partner at HR Path.
“We’re thrilled to begin this new chapter,” said Keith Martin, President & CEO of ClearCourse Consulting. “This milestone brings exciting opportunities for our team and reinforces our path toward continued growth and success. We remain committed to delivering exceptional service while embracing new possibilities as part of HR Path.”
Generational Capital Market’s President and Supervising Principal, Brenen Hofstadter and his team, led by Senior Managing Director, M&A, Tom Staszak with the support of Vice President, M&A, Aaron Presley, successfully closed the deal. Executive Managing Director, Ed Weber and Senior M&A Advisor, Dave Heymann established the initial relationship with ClearCourse Consulting.
Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, stated, “This achievement reflects the strength of our team, the clarity of our vision, and the continued trust our clients place in us. We’re committed to creating lasting value through every outcome we deliver.”
About Generational Capital Markets, Inc.
Generational Capital Markets, Inc. is a member of FINRA/SIPC. Generational Capital Markets is part of Generational Group, which is headquartered in Dallas, TX, and is a leading, award winning full-service M&A firm. Generational Group has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A consulting, digital solutions, and wealth management.
Celebrating its 20th year, Generational Group has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and consistently ranks #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million.
The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2022 and 2024.
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