Acquisition expands 3Cloud’s data and AI capabilities and continues growth of the largest dedicated Microsoft Azure services firm in the U.S.
Chicago, IL, United States – March 3, 2025
3Cloud, the largest pure-play Microsoft Azure services firm, announced today that it has acquired San Francisco based Microsoft Azure Data & AI services partner DesignMind.
For two decades, DesignMind has been a data and analytics services provider to enterprise and mid-market organizations. Their team of highly skilled engineers is known for their technical proficiency in Microsoft products and consulting around data platform, analytics and AI. After acquiring DesignMind, 3Cloud will have over 1,000 full-time Azure experts.
“We are thrilled to welcome DesignMind to 3Cloud,” said Mike Rocco, CEO of 3Cloud.
“This acquisition significantly strengthens our company’s Data and AI expertise, enabling us to continue transforming our clients into AI-enabled enterprises and achieving intelligent outcomes at scale. 3Cloud is committed to helping our clients stay ahead in the fast-paced world of AI, leveraging the best of Microsoft technology, our expertise and delivery approach.
“3Cloud shares our vision for using Microsoft’s secure and scalable AI capabilities in an intelligent and impactful way,” said Mark Ginnebaugh, CEO of DesignMind. “This is important for our strategic approach in accelerating client innovation. The entire DesignMind team is excited to be part of 3Cloud as we help our clients navigate the evolving AI landscape.”
Gryphon Investors completed a majority investment in 3Cloud in June 2020.
About 3Cloud
3Cloud is the premier pure-play Azure partner in the ecosystem with unparalleled expertise in all things Azure. We specialize in delivering top-tier Azure infrastructure, cutting-edge AI, robust data & analytics and ground-breaking app development. Leveraging our extensive experience, advanced delivery tools and customized accelerators, we help our clients to build intelligent platforms to achieve intelligent outcomes at scale.
About DesignMind
For the last twenty years, DesignMind has helped organizations understand and use their most valuable asset – their data. Their team of expert data engineers and scientists are highly regarded for their commitment to quality, innovation and delivering engagements that solve complex challenges and drive business success.
About Gryphon Investors
Based in San Francisco, Gryphon Investors is a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management. The firm has managed over $9 billion of equity investments and capital since 1997. Gryphon targets making equity investments of $50 million to $300 million in portfolio companies with enterprise values ranging from approximately $100 million to $600 million. Gryphon prioritizes investment opportunities where it can form strong partnerships with owners and executives to build leading companies, utilizing Gryphon’s capital, specialized professional resources, and operational expertise.
