What PSM Equity Partners does

PSM Partners (legal entity Porcaro Stolarek Mete Partners, LLC) is a privately-held managed service provider headquartered at 209 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 903, Chicago, Illinois. The company delivers integrated IT management and talent acquisition services to mid-market and enterprise clients across the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding Midwestern region. Service delivery is organized around five core pillars: Managed IT Services (24/7 helpdesk, proactive monitoring, infrastructure management), Cloud Services (Azure management, Microsoft 365, cloud migration, hybrid cloud), Cybersecurity Services (MDR, Managed SOC, IAM, GRC, Incident Response, Virtual CISO), IT Consulting (Virtual CIO, PMO, Technology Deployment, Digital Transformation), and Technology Staffing (contract, contract-to-hire, permanent placements). Operations are anchored by locally-based certified Chicago engineers and dedicated account managers.

The company's technology stack is built on the Microsoft ecosystem, holding three Microsoft Solutions Partner designations—Security, Infrastructure Azure, and Modern Work—which collectively enable Microsoft 365 deployment and migration, Azure cloud management, identity and access management, Intune mobile device management, and Autopilot Windows device deployment. PSM Partners serves eight named vertical markets: Associations, Financial Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Legal, Manufacturing, Nonprofit, and Utilities. Distribution is regional and consultation-led, combining direct enterprise field sales with inside sales support, a self-service helpdesk portal, content marketing through blog content, and free downloadable assessments distributed via Microsoft AppSource marketplace.

PSM Partners generates revenue through managed services contracts (recurring monthly infrastructure management), project-based professional services and consulting, IT staffing placements, and prepaid IT Bucket Hours. Pricing is custom and quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers; billing cadence is monthly. The business is founder-owned (the legal name indicates three principals—Porcaro, Stolarek, and Mete) and bootstrapped, with no disclosed outside investors, parent company, or funding rounds. Industry recognition includes Channel Futures MSP 501, CRN MSP 500, Great Place to Work Certification, TITAN 100, Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, the three Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, and multiple NetDocuments certifications.

Name

PSM Equity Partners

Legal name

Porcaro Stolarek Mete Partners, LLC

Website

https://psmequitypartners.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PSM Partners is a Chicago-based managed service provider delivering managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity, consulting, and staffing services to mid-market and enterprise clients across eight verticals. Operating as Porcaro Stolarek Mete Partners, LLC, the firm holds three Microsoft Solutions Partner designations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Managed Services (M365/Azure/AWS/GCP) (BPAEABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

ITSM Managed Services (Run/Operate/Optimize) (BPAEAJAN)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity services
• Cloud services
• IT staffing
• IT consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Ongoing management, maintenance, and support of technology infrastructure including business IT support, cloud services, cybersecurity, consulting, and telecommunications. Services provided on-premises, from their data center, or third-party data centers.
2. Professional Services / Consulting: Project-based consulting services including IT consulting, PMO services, technology deployment, and strategic planning
3. IT Staffing / Talent Acquisition: Staffing solutions connecting clients with IT talent including contracted, contract-to-hire, or permanent employees across technology, financial, construction, engineering, and aerospace sectors
4. IT Bucket Hours: Flexible hourly IT support services allowing clients to purchase blocks of hours for on-demand technical assistance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PSM Partners is a Chicago-based managed service provider delivering ongoing IT management, cybersecurity, cloud, consulting, and IT staffing services to mid-market and enterprise clients. Core offerings include Managed IT Services (24/7 helpdesk, proactive monitoring, license management), Cloud Services (Azure, Microsoft 365, migration, hybrid cloud), Cybersecurity Services (Managed SOC, MDR, IAM, GRC, Virtual CISO, incident response), IT Consulting (Virtual CIO, PMO, technology deployment, digital transformation), and IT Staffing (technology, financial, construction, aerospace). Services are delivered by certified local Chicago engineers with dedicated account managers, primarily serving the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding Midwestern markets across verticals including associations, financial services, healthcare, higher education, legal, manufacturing, nonprofit, and utilities.

Product overview

PSM Partners is a Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT management services and talent acquisition solutions. The core service offerings include Managed IT Services (providing 24/7 support, proactive monitoring, and infrastructure management), Cloud Services (covering Azure management, Microsoft 365, cloud migration, and hybrid cloud solutions), Cybersecurity Services (including Managed Detection and Response, Managed SOC, Identity and Access Management, GRC, Incident Response, and Virtual CISO), IT Consulting (encompassing Virtual CIO, PMO, Technology Deployment, and Digital Transformation), and IT Staffing (including technology, financial, construction, and aerospace staffing). These services are delivered by certified Chicago-based engineers and provide integrated, full-service technology solutions for businesses across industries including associations, financial services, healthcare, higher education, legal, manufacturing, nonprofit, and utilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed IT Services Comprehensive ongoing management, maintenance, and support of technology infrastructure including 24/7 help desk, proactive monitoring, license management, and technology planning for mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Cybersecurity Services Multi-layered security solutions including advanced threat detection, firewall protection, real-time monitoring, Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and Managed SOC services for businesses across multiple verticals.
• Cloud Services Cloud modernization, optimization, and security services including Azure management, cloud migration, hybrid cloud, Microsoft 365 management, and cloud backup and recovery solutions for business clients.
• IT Consulting Strategic technology consulting including Virtual CIO services, IT infrastructure services, technology strategy and planning, IT PMO consulting, and technology deployment for business clients.
• Digital Transformation Services End-to-end digital transformation consulting to modernize business operations through technology for organizations seeking to update legacy systems and processes.
• Technology Staffing IT talent acquisition services including contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placements for technology roles across multiple client industries.
• Executive Search Executive-level IT recruitment and search services for organizations seeking senior technology leadership.
• Financial Staffing Specialized staffing for financial services and fintech sectors, providing talent for IT and operational roles.
• Construction and Engineering Staffing Staffing services for construction management and engineering positions across project-based and permanent needs.
• Aerospace Staffing Specialized staffing solutions for the aerospace industry, providing talent for IT and engineering roles.
• Virtual CISO Services Strategic security leadership providing CISO-level expertise on a virtual basis for organizations needing executive security guidance.
• Incident Response Services Rapid response and remediation services for cybersecurity incidents, with a Chicago-based emergency hotline (312-319-1681).
• 24/7 IT Support and Help Desk Services Round-the-clock technical support with locally-based certified Chicago engineers accessible via phone, chat, email, and online portal.
• IT Bucket Hours Flexible prepaid IT support hours allowing clients to purchase blocks of hours for on-demand technical assistance.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Compliance solutions helping organizations meet regulatory requirements and cybersecurity insurance standards.

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Solutions Partner with designations in Security, Infrastructure Azure, and Modern Work. Provides cloud identity and security solutions, Microsoft 365 deployment and migration, Azure data center transformation, Teams voice deployment, mobile device management (Intune), Windows device deployment (Autopilot), and managed services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ntiva: Mid-sized U.S. managed IT services provider offering managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity, and Microsoft 365 services to SMB and mid-market clients — directly comparable service mix and go-to-market model to PSM Partners.
• iCorps Technologies: U.S. managed IT and cybersecurity firm offering managed services, cloud (Microsoft/Azure), security, and IT consulting to SMB and mid-market — closely mirrors PSM's service portfolio and Microsoft focus.
• Dataprise: Regional managed IT and cybersecurity provider with a similar full-service model (managed IT, cloud, MDR/SOC, vCIO). Comparable mid-market positioning and Microsoft-centric technology stack.
• AIS (Applied Information Sciences): IT services and Microsoft-focused solutions provider specializing in cloud, DevOps, data, and managed services to U.S. government and commercial clients — comparable Microsoft-centric capability profile.
• Structured: Managed IT services and IT staffing provider in the Pacific Northwest offering cloud, security, and consulting to mid-market — comparable combined IT services + talent model and similar regional mid-market focus.

Broad incumbents

• CDW: Major multi-billion-dollar IT solutions and services provider offering managed services, cloud, and security across SMB, mid-market, and enterprise. A national incumbent competitor to regional MSPs like PSM.
• Kyndryl: Global enterprise IT infrastructure services provider spun out of IBM, offering managed IT, cloud, and security at massive scale. Overlaps with PSM's managed services but operates nationally and globally across all verticals.
• SHI International: Large IT solutions and services provider with managed services, cloud, and security practices. Competes for the same enterprise IT services spend but with a much larger portfolio and national reach.
• Logicalis: Global IT solutions and managed services provider with strong Microsoft and security practices. Competes for mid-market and enterprise managed IT and cloud business but at much greater geographic scale.
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT solutions and managed services provider offering hardware, software, cloud, and security services. A broad incumbent that competes for the same mid-market and enterprise IT outsourcing wallet as PSM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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