ConnectWise (company)

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ConnectWise
IndustryInformation Technology
Founded1982
FounderArnie Bellini, David Bellini
HeadquartersTampa, Florida
Key people
Manny Rivelo (CEO)

Mari-Frances Bentvelzen (CCO)

Dan Madden (CFO)
Website connectwise.com

ConnectWise is an American software company that develops information technology management tools for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT departments. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company was acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo in 2019 for around $1.5 billion. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Overview

ConnectWise was founded in 1982 by brothers Arnie Bellini and David Bellini as a computer consulting company serving small and medium-sized businesses in the Tampa Bay area. [5] During its first two decades, the company focused primarily on providing direct IT services to local businesses. In the early 2000s, ConnectWise began transitioning from service provision to software development, creating business automation solutions specifically designed for MSPs and IT solution providers. [6] [2]

Over the years, ConnectWise expanded its product offerings through several acquisitions. In 2010, it acquired LabTech Software, a provider of remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools. [7] This was followed by the acquisition of ScreenConnect in 2015, which added remote support capabilities. ConnectWise operates on a subscription-based model with tiered pricing for its software and services. The company also supports integrations with third-party platforms and provides a partner program that includes training and marketing resources. [8]

In 2019, ConnectWise acquired Continuum, a managed IT services platform. The company later acquired Perch Security in 2020, and in 2024, it purchased Axcient and SkyKick to expand its data protection and cloud management portfolio. [3] In the same year, the company was acquired by Thoma Bravo. [1] [9]

The ConnectWise Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports initiatives in areas such as technology education, youth mentorship, veterans’ support, and environmental sustainability. In addition, the company also launched Asio, a centralized platform that unifies several of its products to streamline solutions for MSPs. [10] In 2025, ConnectWise and IT Nation partnered to launch PitchIT, a startup accelerator program that awards funding to technology ventures serving the MSP market. [11] [12] [13] [14]

Products and Services

ConnectWise provides a suite of software tools and managed services for IT professionals and MSPs. Its offerings include:

References

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  2. 1 2 Frye, Colleen (2025-03-31). "ConnectWise CEO Manny Rivelo Continues Leadership Shakeup". MSP Success. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
  3. 1 2 "ConnectWise CEO Doubles Down On Partner Community". www.channelfutures.com. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
  4. ↑ Bravo, Thoma. "ConnectWise Announces CEO Transition: Manny Rivelo Appointed as CEO, Jason Magee to Step Down". www.thomabravo.com. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  5. ↑ Fairfield, CJ (2024-04-02). "Arnie Bellini: 'It's Time For Some Good Old-Fashioned Competition To Shake Things Up'". The Channel Co. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  6. ↑ "ConnectWise® Acquires ScreenConnect". www.connectwise.com. Archived from the original on 2015-04-06. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  7. 1 2 3 Frye, Colleen (2025-03-11). "ConnectWise Announces SaaS Security Solution and Asio Platform Advancements at IT Nation Europe". MSP Success. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  8. 1 2 Lyons, Jessica (2024-03-22). "Chinese snoops use F5, ConnectWise bugs to sell access into top US, UK networks". The Registor. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  9. ↑ "Silicon Valley firm to buy Tampa's ConnectWise, making millionaires out of scores of its employees". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  10. ↑ Fairfield, CJ (2025-02-11). "ConnectWise CTO, Key Cybersecurity Execs Out As Company Accelerates Innovation On Asio". The Channel Co. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  11. ↑ Smith, Jordan (2025-02-20). "PitchIT Program Creates Community Through Competition". Channel Insider. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  12. ↑ "ConnectWise Supercharges Startups Globally with 2024 PitchIT Accelerator Program". The Cannata Report. 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  13. ↑ jhaxell (2025-02-07). "ConnectWise and IT Nation open applications for 2025 PitchIT accelerator". FinTech Global. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  14. ↑ Smith, Jordan (2025-04-03). "March Leadership Recap: Executive Restructuring Highlights". Channel Insider. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  15. ↑ "ConnectWise pushes new Asio enhancements as general availability slated for Q2". IT Europa. 2025-03-11. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
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