MOXFIVE Strengthens Forensics Expertise with modePUSH Acquisition
Deal News | Apr 04, 2025 | Falfurrias Capital
MOXFIVE, a leading cybersecurity advisory firm, has acquired modePUSH, a firm specializing in digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), to bolster its forensics capabilities and offer a next-generation incident response experience. The acquisition follows an initial minority investment in modePUSH by MOXFIVE in February 2024 and aims to integrate modePUSH's expertise into MOXFIVE’s operations. Co-founders of modePUSH, Ben Harel and Ryan Ikeler, will join MOXFIVE's executive team. The acquisition enhances MOXFIVE’s platform by combining modePUSH's proven forensic capabilities with MOXFIVE's SaaS-first delivery model, setting a new standard in responding to cyber incidents. This strategic move is aligned with MOXFIVE’s long-term goal of expanding their SaaS platform-driven incident response across partners and clients, further supported by a growth investment from Falfurrias Management Partners.
Sectors
- Cybersecurity
- Private Equity
Geography
- United States – Both MOXFIVE and Falfurrias Capital Partners, as well as the acquisition of modePUSH, are based in the United States.
Industry
- Cybersecurity – The article centers on MOXFIVE and modePUSH, both of which are firms that operate within the cybersecurity industry, specializing in incident response and digital forensics.
- Private Equity – Falfurrias Capital Partners, a private equity firm, plays a pivotal role in the strategic funding and growth initiatives of MOXFIVE.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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MOXFIVE | Acquirer | Company | A cybersecurity firm focused on incident response and business resilience, acquiring modePUSH to enhance their service offerings. |
modePUSH | Target | Company | A digital forensics and incident response firm specializing in DFIR, recently acquired by MOXFIVE. |
Falfurrias Capital Partners | Investor | Company | A private equity firm providing growth investment to MOXFIVE, facilitating strategic expansions like the acquisition of modePUSH. |
Ben Harel | Co-Founder | Person | Co-founder of modePUSH and joining MOXFIVE's executive team post-acquisition. |
Ryan Ikeler | Co-Founder | Person | Co-founder of modePUSH and joining MOXFIVE's executive team post-acquisition. |
Mike Wager | CEO | Person | CEO of MOXFIVE, leading the acquisition and integration of modePUSH. |