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October 28 2025

KippsDeSanto & Co. advises HigherEchelon, Inc. on the divestiture of its Salesforce practice to Cherokee Federal

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KippsDeSanto & Co. is pleased to announce that its client, the Salesforce practice of HigherEchelon (“HESFP” or the “Practice”), has been acquired by Cherokee Federal (“Cherokee”).

The Salesforce practice of HigherEchelon is a pure-play Summit-level Salesforce partner with expertise spanning across core low-code-no-code Salesforce platforms, digital transformation, human capital management, public-facing solutions, commercial business development & sales processes, and higher education systems, among other areas. With a proven track record of completing over 120 successful projects across the public and private sectors and earning numerous industry awards and recognition for its solutions and services, the Practice is the go-to partner in the rapidly growing Salesforce market and is well-aligned with market demand and the evolving priorities of its federal customers.

This acquisition comes at a critical time as government agencies accelerate their modernization agendas in an increasingly competitive and complex federal market environment. Cherokee’s acquisition of HESFP will expand Cherokee’s footprint in Salesforce and related platforms, positioning Cherokee to deliver scalable, integrated, and sustainable digital solutions. Additionally, this acquisition will bolster Cherokee’s relationships with its existing customers and open new pathways for growth in high-value, technology-driven opportunities.

We believe this transaction highlights several key trends in the government technology solutions M&A market:

• Continued demand for well-positioned, differentiated assets with deep subject matter expertise and established positions on key IT modernization programs;

• Strong investment focus on companies with expertise in leading low-code-no-code cloud platforms like Salesforce, which are central to federal agencies’ digital transformation initiatives; and

• Persistent demand for companies with long-term, embedded customer relationships and employees having a unique blend of deep technical expertise coupled with requisite security clearances provide a competitive advantage in the federal marketplace.

About KippsDeSanto & Co.

KippsDeSanto & Co. is an investment banking firm focused on serving growth-oriented Aerospace / Defense, Government Services and Technology companies. We are focused on delivering exceptional M&A and Financing transaction results to our clients via leveraging our scale, creativity, and industry experience. We help market leaders realize their full strategic value. Having advised on over 200 industry transactions since 2008, KippsDeSanto is recognized for our analytical rigor, market insight, and broad industry relationships. There’s no substitute for experience. For more information, visit www.kippsdesanto.com.

Investment Banking products and services are offered through KippsDeSanto & Co., a non-bank subsidiary of Capital One, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation, and a member of FINRA and SIPC. Products and services are Not FDIC insured, Not Bank Guaranteed, May Lose Value, Not a Deposit, and Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency.

Read more in the full press release.

KippsDeSanto & Co. is pleased to announce that its client, the Salesforce practice of HigherEchelon (“HESFP” or the “Practice”), has been acquired by Cherokee Federal (“Cherokee”).

The Salesforce practice of HigherEchelon is a pure-play Summit-level Salesforce partner with expertise spanning across core low-code-no-code Salesforce platforms, digital transformation, human capital management, public-facing solutions, commercial business development & sales processes, and higher education systems, among other areas. With a proven track record of completing over 120 successful projects across the public and private sectors and earning numerous industry awards and recognition for its solutions and services, the Practice is the go-to partner in the rapidly growing Salesforce market and is well-aligned with market demand and the evolving priorities of its federal customers.

This acquisition comes at a critical time as government agencies accelerate their modernization agendas in an increasingly competitive and complex federal market environment. Cherokee’s acquisition of HESFP will expand Cherokee’s footprint in Salesforce and related platforms, positioning Cherokee to deliver scalable, integrated, and sustainable digital solutions. Additionally, this acquisition will bolster Cherokee’s relationships with its existing customers and open new pathways for growth in high-value, technology-driven opportunities.

We believe this transaction highlights several key trends in the government technology solutions M&A market:

• Continued demand for well-positioned, differentiated assets with deep subject matter expertise and established positions on key IT modernization programs;

• Strong investment focus on companies with expertise in leading low-code-no-code cloud platforms like Salesforce, which are central to federal agencies’ digital transformation initiatives; and

• Persistent demand for companies with long-term, embedded customer relationships and employees having a unique blend of deep technical expertise coupled with requisite security clearances provide a competitive advantage in the federal marketplace.

About KippsDeSanto & Co.

KippsDeSanto & Co. is an investment banking firm focused on serving growth-oriented Aerospace / Defense, Government Services and Technology companies. We are focused on delivering exceptional M&A and Financing transaction results to our clients via leveraging our scale, creativity, and industry experience. We help market leaders realize their full strategic value. Having advised on over 200 industry transactions since 2008, KippsDeSanto is recognized for our analytical rigor, market insight, and broad industry relationships. There’s no substitute for experience. For more information, visit www.kippsdesanto.com.

Investment Banking products and services are offered through KippsDeSanto & Co., a non-bank subsidiary of Capital One, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation, and a member of FINRA and SIPC. Products and services are Not FDIC insured, Not Bank Guaranteed, May Lose Value, Not a Deposit, and Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency.