{"id":24903,"date":"2025-07-24T11:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T01:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totalsynergy.com\/?p=24903"},"modified":"2025-07-24T11:12:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T01:12:07","slug":"total-synergy-acquires-factor-ae-secures-significant-growth-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalsynergy.com\/total-synergy-acquires-factor-ae-secures-significant-growth-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Total Synergy Acquires Factor AE and Secures Significant Growth Investment to Accelerate A&E Market Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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Total Synergy, a practice management platform built for architecture and engineering firms, today announced its acquisition of Factor AE<\/a> alongside a strategic investment from PSG and M33 Growth. Together, these two moves will seek to help accelerate Total Synergy\u2019s expansion into the North American market and set a new standard for A&E practice management worldwide.<\/p>\n

Known for its speed, intuitive design, and affordability, Factor AE is a growing practice management software platform for A&E firms across North America. The platform aims to simplify project management, timekeeping, billing, and integrates with QuickBooks Online.<\/p>\n

The additional funding from M33 and PSG has the goal of driving AI-focused innovation, continued product development, enhanced customer service, and accelerated go-to-market motions across both products\u2014enabling both Factor AE and Total Synergy customers to see efficient product improvements and long-term value.<\/p>\n

The Practice Management Software Every A&E Firm Should Know<\/h2>\n

Factor AE launched in 2021 with a clear mission to give A&E firms a smarter, simpler way to manage projects and get paid. The team deeply understands the day-to-day challenges of running an architecture and engineering firm and has built the software to help eliminate admin work and provide what firms need to stay on top of deadlines, budgets, and billing. To date, Factor AE has built a loyal customer base through word-of-mouth via strong customer service, purpose-built software, and reasonable pricing.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe created Factor AE to give A&E firms a practice management solution that we find is both powerful and genuinely enjoyable to use,” <\/em><\/strong>said Conrad Ehinger, Founder of Factor AE. <\/em>“We chose to partner with Total Synergy because they bring the expertise, resources, and backing to help us scale, all without compromising the product experience or our hands-on support that customers love. Together, we\u2019re ready to take Factor AE to the next level.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cWe believe what the Factor AE team has built is exceptional\u2014it\u2019s lightning-fast, beautifully simple, and incredibly functional,\u201d <\/em><\/strong>said Kane Hochster, CEO of Total Synergy<\/em>. <\/em>\u201cThis acquisition marks more than just a new chapter, it\u2019s a launchpad for what\u2019s next. By expanding our presence in North America and bringing together two complementary products, we aim to enhance our position as a recognized global brand. With strategically aligned missions, we believe we are positioned to innovate boldly, move efficiently, and further enhance our high-quality customer support to have a greater impact on our customers.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Accelerating Global Momentum<\/h2>\n

In addition to the acquisition, Total Synergy has secured a significant investment from PSG and M33 Growth. The investment will seek to help accelerate innovation, support, and growth across both products. Specifically:<\/p>\n