Your Legacy + Our Network = Partnering With the Best.
Know an MSP
We Should Meet?
We are looking to partner with standout MSPs. If you are connected to great founders, we would love an introduction — and we will provide a finder’s fee if we close the deal
About the
Scout Program
- One-time referrers can simply share a lead and let us take it from there.
- Scouts — those with ongoing visibility into MSP deal flow — can apply to join our network and build a longer-term relationship with our team.
- We offer structured incentives, clear communication, and a straightforward process.
- You refer them. We’ll do the rest — and compensate you if it leads to a partnership.
Who We’re
Looking For
MSPs
- Generating $3–50M in annual revenue
- Led by a strong founder or team
- Open to a partnership where we invest in the business and help scale it
- Flexible: leadership can stay in place or transition, depending on their goals
- Based anywhere in the U.S.
Referrers & Scouts
- Founders, investors, advisors, vendors, operators — anyone connected in the MSP space
- You don’t need to be a broker — just someone who knows a great company
- Anywhere in the U.S.
Why Choose
Shield
Whether you're making one intro or many, we treat you like a true partner — clear terms, fast responses, and fair compensation.
Shield is not private equity — we're "partner equity." Here’s what that means:
- We offer transparent compensation for successful referrals
- We’re founder-friendly: we keep great operators in place and let them focus on what they do best
- We’re one of the only MSP platforms that maintains local ownership and provides cash flow distributions to founders
- We bring deep experience in AI and digital transformation to help our partners grow
- Our co-founders have built five companies, including several now valued at over $1B
- We’re backed by Thrive Holdings and ZBS Partners — the same team behind Crete PA, one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the U.S.