Garrett Blank
Partner at Tercera, investor in services businesses
Boston, Massachusetts
Summary
Experienced investor and operator in services and communications: Garrett has a decade-plus private equity background focused on communications and technology services, with a record of sourcing and executing platform investments and leading investment activity for middle-market businesses. tercera+2
Board and governance experience across people‑based businesses: He has served as a board member or observer for multiple portfolio companies and held formal board roles (e.g., Adswerve, HealthEZ, Alvaria, HealthSCOPE Benefits), bringing hands‑on governance and integration experience. signalhire+2
Practical M&A practitioner and educator: Garrett authors long-form guidance on M&A best practices for services businesses, emphasizing rigorous diligence, cultural fit, and operational metrics to improve outcomes in buyer‑seller integrations. tercera
Personal resilience and mental‑health advocacy: He has publicly shared a firsthand account of a severe health crisis (congenital heart defect and open‑chest surgery) and the resulting impact on mental health and life priorities, using his experience to encourage empathy and openness around mental health. tercera+1
Work
Education
Writing
When mental health isn't just in your head
October 1, 2025A personal essay describing Garrett's experience with severe panic attacks, diagnosis of a congenital heart defect, open‑heart surgery, recovery, and reflections on mental health, empathy, and life priorities.
Due diligence decoded: Achieving M&A success
April 1, 2024A long-form blog post (Part 2 in Tercera's M&A series) that outlines best practices for due diligence in services M&A, covering timelines, data to assess, operational metrics, talent and cap table review, and how to move from 'what' to 'why' in diligence.