Tequity Advisors is thrilled to announce the addition of Erik Wayton as Senior Vice President, M&A Advisor. With more than 25 years of deep operational and advisory experience, Erik brings a rare blend of strategic insight, hands-on leadership, and industry expertise to our team.
Erik has built a distinguished career scaling SaaS, enterprise cloud, and IT services companies, having held senior roles aticonic firms such as PeopleSoft,SAP, Infor, and KPMG. His work has spanned go-to-market strategy, business development, and digital transformation, with leadership tenures at innovative firms like TriNet and ExtendMyTeam. As an M&A advisor, Erik has a proven track record of guiding founders and boards through complex growth trajectories and strategic exits.
“I’m excited to join Tequity Advisors and contribute to its legacy of excellence in M&A advisory,” said Erik Wayton.“I look forward to partnering with innovative technology companies and helping them achieve their strategic goals with confidence and clarity.”
“Erik’s deep industry knowledge and client-centric approach align perfectly with our mission to deliver transparent,integrity-driven advisory services,” said Alex MacKay, President and Co-Founder at Tequity Advisors. “His ability to connect with technology leaders and facilitate successful outcomes will further strengthen Tequity Advisors’ reputation as a trusted partner in the M&A landscape.”
At Tequity, Erik focuses on partnering with CEOs and leadership teams of B2BSaaS, Enterprise Cloud, and IT services companies, particularly those in the $10M–$50M revenue range. He brings a wealth of sector-specific expertise in FinTech,HealthTech, GovTech, AI, and MSPs, offering clients data-backed insights and actionable strategies to assess readiness and maximize value.
Based in Austin, Texas, Erik leads Tequity Advisors’ new office at 111 Congress in the heart of downtown, a strategic move in the firm’s US expansion. Austin’s reputation as a hotspot for technology, SaaS, and AI startups makes it the ideal location for Tequity to tap into the region’s vibrant tech ecosystem and support the growing number of innovative companies driving its rapid expansion.
