Generational Group Facilitates Strategic Sale of GeoSpatial Innovations, Inc. to Spatial Business Systems
Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm specializing in privately held businesses, has announced the successful sale of GeoSpatial Innovations, Inc. (GSI) to Spatial Business Systems (SBS), a portfolio company of Peak Rock Capital. The transaction officially closed on January 2, 2026, marking a significant milestone for all parties involved and reinforcing Generational Group’s reputation for executing complex, high-value deals across technology-driven sectors.
GeoSpatial Innovations, Inc.: Driving Innovation in Utility Design and Vegetation Management
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Washington, Pennsylvania, GeoSpatial Innovations, Inc. has earned a strong reputation as a trusted provider of software solutions for the power and utility industry. The company’s flagship Distribution Design Studio (DDS) offers both desktop and mobile platforms that allow utility engineers to design distribution assets, automate structural and electrical analyses, and streamline complex workflows via an intuitive graphical interface.
In addition, GSI’s Forester mobile vegetation management software empowers field teams to manage vegetation and other operational tasks efficiently, providing utilities with a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that enhances both design and operational processes. Over the years, GSI has established itself as a market leader by offering tools that combine technical precision, operational efficiency, and user-friendly interfaces for utility companies across North America.
Spatial Business Systems: Expanding Capabilities in Intelligent Design Software
Based in Littleton, Colorado, Spatial Business Systems is a prominent provider of intelligent design software for utilities and critical network infrastructure. SBS delivers a wide array of vertical-specific solutions that automate engineering and design workflows, integrate spatial and design data, and improve overall design effectiveness for leading utilities and engineering firms.
The acquisition of GSI enables SBS to enhance its platform by combining its existing design capabilities with GSI’s robust distribution design and vegetation management tools, creating a unified solution for utilities seeking to optimize asset design, structural analysis, and field operations.
Peak Rock Capital: Driving Operational Excellence and Strategic Growth
Peak Rock Capital, a middle-market private investment firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, is focused on equity, credit, and real estate investments across North America and Europe. Peak Rock partners closely with management teams, particularly in family-owned businesses and corporate carve-outs, to accelerate growth, improve operational efficiency, and create long-term value. By supporting the acquisition of GSI, Peak Rock continues its track record of backing technology-driven firms that serve essential infrastructure markets.
Generational Group Deal Team Leadership
The transaction was expertly led by Generational Group’s David Fergusson, Executive Managing Director, M&A, Eastern Region, alongside Managing Director Jack Sluiter and Senior Vice President Tristan Keeffe. The initial relationship with GSI was established by Senior Managing Director Roger Dean and Senior M&A Advisor Jerry Schram, demonstrating Generational Group’s deep expertise in cultivating strategic connections and navigating complex negotiations.
Leadership Perspectives on the Acquisition
Al Eliasen, President and CEO of SBS, expressed excitement about the integration, noting:
Bringing GSI into the SBS family strengthens our platform and enables us to streamline mission-critical workflows for utilities across North America and Europe. The combined capabilities allow for enhanced design efficiency, non-linear structural analysis, and advanced mobile field operations. This acquisition positions SBS to deliver more innovative solutions to our clients and accelerate expansion in global infrastructure markets.”
From GSI’s perspective, Carl Livingood, Founder and COO, shared enthusiasm for the future:
Our team is thrilled to join forces with SBS. By combining our technologies and expertise, we can drive faster adoption of intelligent design solutions that improve accuracy and efficiency for utilities. We are grateful to our employees, customers, and partners for their support in reaching this major milestone in our company’s journey.”
Generational Group CEO Commentary
Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, emphasized the broader significance of the transaction:
This deal reflects our ongoing commitment to building meaningful, long-term partnerships. By connecting organizations with shared visions and disciplined approaches to growth, we help create sustainable value for owners, employees, and customers alike. We are proud to have facilitated this strategic transaction and look forward to seeing GSI and SBS thrive together.”
About Generational Group
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Generational Group is an award-winning, full-service M&A advisory firm with more than 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm provides business owners with a comprehensive range of services, including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, digital solutions, and wealth management. Over its 20-year history, Generational Group has closed more than 1,800 transactions, ranking consistently in the LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion, and earning multiple awards including USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year (2025) and Investment Banking Firm of the Year from The M&A Advisor (2022, 2024, 2025).
Conclusion
The successful sale of GeoSpatial Innovations, Inc. to Spatial Business Systems demonstrates the value of strategic partnerships in the technology and utilities sector. By combining innovative software solutions with deep industry expertise, SBS and GSI are positioned to drive continued growth and deliver enhanced solutions to utilities worldwide, while Generational Group continues to solidify its position as a trusted advisor for privately held businesses seeking meaningful, long-term outcomes.
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