Top Down Ventures Acquires MSP Growth Hacks to Establish the IT Channel’s Trusted Source of Truth

Vancouver, BC — May 27, 2025 — Top Down Ventures today announced the acquisition of MSP Growth Hacks, the independent media and research platform founded by Kevin Clune. This strategic acquisition represents a significant step toward Top Down’s mission to build a unified, research-driven source of truth for the IT Channel.

As part of the transaction, Clune will join Top Down as an Advisor and serve as Head of Content and Strategic Partnerships. In this role, he will lead the expansion of Top Down’s content and research initiatives, including the launch of new brand properties focused on delivering high-quality insights, practical methodologies, and evidence-based analysis to IT service providers.

“The IT Channel is saturated with biased content and tactical noise,” said Chris Day, Chairman of Top Down Ventures. “There is a clear and urgent need for a more rigorous, research-first platform that enables MSPs to make strategic decisions with confidence. Kevin has consistently demonstrated the ability to deliver substance over spin — and that’s exactly what this next phase requires.”

Since its inception, MSP Growth Hacks has become a respected voice for operators seeking pragmatic guidance and sustainable growth. Under Top Down’s leadership, the platform will expand into a broader media and research network, supporting IT providers across disciplines, verticals, and stages of maturity.

“There is a growing gap between the challenges IT providers face and the quality of insight available to help solve them,” said Clune. “This partnership gives us the resources and reach to close that gap — not with more content, but with clarity, objectivity, and real operator perspective. I’m excited to collaborate with Chris Day, Joel Abramson, Denes Purnhauser, and the Top Down team to move this vision forward.”

The acquisition reinforces Top Down’s broader strategy to invest not only in high-performing companies, but also in the shared knowledge infrastructure that underpins the IT Channel. By integrating content, community, and applied research, Top Down is building a foundation for stronger, more strategic decision-making across the ecosystem.

About Top Down Ventures
Top Down Ventures is a leading venture platform dedicated to early-stage software companies within the Managed Service Provider (MSP) market and broader IT Channel. Through its strategic investments and operational support, Top Down provides capital, operational expertise, and strategic guidance to help emerging MSP software companies from start-up to scale-up to exit. 

About MSP Growth Hacks
Founded by Kevin Clune, MSP Growth Hacks is a research-driven media platform serving the Managed Service Provider (MSP) community. Recognized for its independent voice and actionable insights, the platform empowers IT businesses to navigate growth challenges with strategic clarity.

Media Contact: Kevin Clune