RM Capital Partners (“RM Capital”) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with NSP Capital (“NSP”) to complete a platform investment in Samaha & Associates (“Samaha” or the “Company”), a leading technology and strategic advisory firm serving credit unions and banking institutions.

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Miami, FL, Samaha provides specialty technology services spanning core system conversions, vendor contract negotiations, digital banking implementations, electronic funds transfer migrations, and merger-related technology integrations. The Company has completed over 500 engagements for more than 200 credit union clients, generating more than $200 million in negotiated savings since inception.

Sabeh Samaha, Founder of Samaha, stated, “We chose to partner with RM Capital due to its track record, capital network, and industry expertise spanning digital infrastructure and professional services, while also understanding the importance of preserving our team culture and client-first mentality as key pillars of Samaha’s success. Our industry is navigating a period of unprecedented technology transformation, and RM Capital’s support empowers Samaha to provide tailored technology guidance and deliver top-tier results to an ever-growing list of financial institutions.”

Ruslan Matveyev, Managing Partner of RM Capital, commented, “Under Sabeh’s leadership, Samaha has become a nationally recognized, trusted market leader across the technology advisory industry. We are grateful for Sabeh’s and NSP’s partnership as we leverage the Company’s unique competitive advantages to enter new geographies and market segments, add innovative services, and strategically grow the organization to support new and existing clients. We’re excited to work alongside Samaha’s highly talented team to continue building on a tremendous 28-year track record of success.”

Stephan Schneck, Partner at NSP, stated, “We have tremendous respect for Ruslan and Patrick’s vision and execution in bringing this partnership with Samaha to life. At NSP, our mission is to sit firmly in the supporting cast for high-caliber independent sponsors by providing a comprehensive ecosystem of strategic, operational, and capital resources whenever and wherever helpful. RM Capital has built a fantastic foundation here, and we’re thrilled to back them every step of the way.”

As Samaha, RM Capital, and NSP embark on this exciting new chapter, Sabeh will stay on as a Board Member and ensure a smooth transition in executive leadership to the Company’s new President and CEO, Adam Denbo. Adam joined Samaha in 2011 and brings nearly 30 years of credit union management, business development, and executive leadership experience.

About Samaha & Associates

Celebrating its 28th anniversary, Miami, FL–based Samaha & Associates is a nationally recognized, technology-driven consulting group. Samaha’s team of seasoned professionals works collaboratively with financial institutions to develop, manage, and execute technology-related optimization strategies. The firm specializes in vendor searches, negotiations, and comprehensive end-to-end implementations for core systems, card and payment systems, digital banking, lending systems, and much more. Services also extend to mergers and acquisitions, process improvement and implementation, revenue optimization, comprehensive technology planning, business resumption planning, and special projects. Samaha exceeds expectations by creating a tailored approach to technology solutions that ensures seamless and successful outcomes for its clients. For more information, please visit www.ssamaha.com.

About RM Capital Partners

RM Capital Partners is an investment firm purpose-built to empower founders, operators, and market leaders across the infrastructure services industry. RM Capital’s people-first investment philosophy and partnership approach enable all stakeholders to achieve their desired goals, while best positioning businesses for future growth and value creation. The RM Capital team has extensive domain coverage and a proven track record, completing more than 50 M&A transactions totaling over $2.0 billion in capital. For more information, please visit www.rmcapitalgp.com.

About NSP Capital

NSP Capital was founded with a single mission: to empower the independent sponsor community with an unmatched support and equity investment platform that accelerates success. NSP pairs flexible equity capital with the Enspire Growth PlatformTM, an optional, on-demand suite of capabilities designed to serve as an adaptable extension of the sponsor’s team. Spanning due diligence, debt advisory, portfolio CFO support, organic growth, add-on M&A sourcing, and exit preparation, the platform is tailored to each sponsor’s needs. NSP focuses on partnering with talented deal leads to build lower middle-market businesses across business services, consumer services, and niche infrastructure while respecting their vision and leadership. The NSP team brings a collective track record of over 260 transactions representing more than $15 billion in aggregate transaction value. For more information, visit www.nspcapital.com.

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