November 11, 2025 – CriticalPoint is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Xobee Networks, Inc. (“Xobee Networks”), a portfolio company of O2 Investment Partners, on its acquisition of Exceedio Inc. (“Exceedio”).
Headquartered in Scotts Valley, Calif., Exceedio is a trusted managed IT and technology solutions provider that has been delivering enterprise-level services to small and medium-sized businesses for over two decades. Exceedio’s clients will now benefit from Xobee Network’s industry-leading expertise in cybersecurity, cloud hosting, managed support services, and network solutions—ensuring they receive the highest level of performance, protection, and reliability for their technology needs.
Eric Rawn, Founder and CEO for Xobee Networks, said, “Partnering with CriticalPoint has elevated our acquisition strategy to an entirely new level. Their deep understanding of the IT services landscape and proactive approach to identifying the right opportunities have been essential to our continued growth. They don’t just find companies; they find the right companies that fit our culture, vision, and long-term goals.”
CriticalPoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Xobee Networks in connection with the transaction. The transaction demonstrates CriticalPoint’s expertise in deal advisory and commitment to act as a trusted advisor with proven abilities to deliver for its clients.
If you would like more information about CriticalPoint or have questions regarding this transaction, please contact:
Tyler Wolf
Senior Associate
Direct: (424) 275-6153
twolf@criticalpoint.com
Grady Harrison
Senior Associate
Direct: (424) 437-2655
gharrison@criticalpoint.com
Joe Onwuegbusi
Managing Director
Direct: (424) 567-6182
jonwuegbusi@criticalpoint.com
About Xobee Networks
Xobee Networks, a Managed IT Service company, serves thousands of clients throughout California and beyond. With a wide range of technology services and exceptional customer support, Xobee Networks ensures technology is a successful and affordable component for businesses and other organizations. Founded by Eric Rawn as a single-person consulting firm in 1996, Xobee Networks has grown into a leading IT service provider. Eric was recognized as one of the top 40 business leaders under the age of 40 and remains actively involved with various socially responsible organizations. For more information about Xobee Networks, please visit xobee.com.
About O2 Investment Partners
O2 Investment Partners is a Midwestern-based private equity firm that seeks to acquire majority interests in lower middle market family/founder-owned businesses in B2B services, technology, and select niche industrial companies. The firm invests in businesses with earnings growth potential and a clear path to the creation of shareholder value. O2 Investment Partners invests with a view toward partnering with management to build and grow the business and take it to its next stage of development. This requires not only a clear vision and strategic plan to create shareholder value, but a close partnership and alignment of interest with management. For more information on O2 Investment Partners, please visit o2investment.com.
About CriticalPoint
CriticalPoint provides tailored financial solutions through a trusted platform, combining the best of Investment Banking and Private Capital. Backed by decades of diverse transaction experience, the CriticalPoint team delivers the insights clients and stakeholders need to achieve superior outcomes. Founded in 2012 by senior M&A professionals with a passion for deal-making, CriticalPoint stands out for its deep expertise in Investment Banking—including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, deal sourcing, special situations, and valuation advisory—as well as in Private Capital investing, with a focus on corporate divestitures and special situations. When business owners, management teams, private equity firms, and corporate sellers reach a defining moment across a range of industries, they rely on CriticalPoint’s proven expertise. For more information, visit criticalpoint.com.
Messrs. Wolf, Harrison, and Onwuegbusi are Registered Representatives of, and Securities Products are offered through CriticalPoint Partners, LLC Member FINRA SIPC. Any testimonial or endorsement may not be representative of the experience of other customers and is no guarantee of future performance or success.
