(01)Engagement
Overview
Founded in 2018, ThinkFuel is a Canada-based HubSpot CRM and digital growth agency serving B2B companies across North America. Built around deep technical expertise in HubSpot architecture, automation, and data-driven marketing, ThinkFuel developed a reputation for solving complex CRM challenges for scaling organizations. Over time, the agency became known for its sophisticated implementations, enterprise-grade integrations, and ability to support fast-growing teams navigating increasingly complex revenue operations.
(02)Inside The
Enterprise
ThinkFuel operates as a HubSpot-first CRM and marketing infrastructure partner, helping clients design, implement, and optimize their entire revenue technology stack. The agency supports organizations through HubSpot onboarding, custom CRM architecture, automation, API integrations, reporting, and advanced marketing operations. Its delivery model blends strategic consulting with hands-on technical execution, allowing clients to scale their sales, marketing, and service operations on a single, integrated platform.
(03)Founder's
Motive
After several years of rapid growth, ThinkFuel’s founder began exploring what the next chapter could look like for the agency. While the business remained healthy and in high demand, the founder wanted to step back from day-to-day operations and join a larger ecosystem that could support continued scale. The goal was not simply to exit, but to place ThinkFuel inside a platform that would give the team greater resources, stability, and long-term opportunity while reducing the founder’s operational burden.
(04)Founder’s Vision
For ThinkFuel, the right buyer needed to deeply understand HubSpot, CRM complexity, and the evolving needs of sophisticated B2B clients. Preserving the agency’s technical culture, delivery standards, and client relationships was critical. The ideal partner would bring operational scale, enterprise-level infrastructure, and business development support, while allowing ThinkFuel’s team to continue delivering high-touch, technically advanced work.
(05)Setting the Stage
To prepare ThinkFuel for market, Merge positioned the agency as a highly specialized HubSpot platform with strong technical differentiation. The business was presented as a best-in-class CRM and automation firm serving clients with complex RevOps and growth requirements. Its mature delivery processes, experienced technical team, and growing North American footprint made ThinkFuel an attractive acquisition target for strategic buyers seeking to deepen their HubSpot capabilities.
(06)Attracting Suitors
Merge marketed ThinkFuel as a rare combination of HubSpot technical depth, CRM architecture expertise, and enterprise-grade execution. Buyers were drawn to the agency’s ability to support sophisticated clients with custom integrations, automation workflows, and advanced reporting. As demand for complex CRM and RevOps solutions continued to rise, ThinkFuel stood out as a platform capable of leading the next phase of HubSpot maturity in the market.
(07)Sealing the Deal
ThinkFuel was acquired by Parkour3, a leading HubSpot digital marketing and automation agency based in Montreal. Parkour3 sought to expand its technical depth and market reach within the HubSpot ecosystem. By combining Parkour3’s strength in automation, data strategy, and scalable execution with ThinkFuel’s deep HubSpot architecture and implementation expertise, the combined firm created a significantly stronger enterprise delivery platform across Canada and the United States.
(08)Unlocking Synergies
Following the acquisition, ThinkFuel became part of a larger HubSpot-focused organization with greater capacity to invest in technology, people, and long-term strategy. The combined platform is now better equipped to serve increasingly complex B2B clients, deliver enterprise-level CRM solutions, and support continued growth across North America. Clients benefit from expanded capabilities, while the team gains access to broader infrastructure and opportunity.
(09)Finding a New Home
Merge guided ThinkFuel through a founder-first acquisition process centered on strategic alignment, continuity, and long-term growth. Through targeted buyer outreach, thoughtful positioning, and hands-on transaction support, Merge helped place ThinkFuel with Parkour3, a partner that values technical excellence, client relationships, and the future of HubSpot-driven growth. The result is a powerful new platform positioned to lead the next chapter of CRM and marketing automation across the Canadian and U.S. markets.
(01)Engagement
Overview
Founded in 2010 in Miami, SpiderBoost is a full-service performance marketing agency specializing in SEO, paid media, and web development. The agency has earned recognition as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company and built a reputation for driving measurable results across competitive digital landscapes. Its client roster includes leading organizations such as Jackson Health System, the University of Miami, and United Way.
(02)Inside The
Enterprise
SpiderBoost’s bilingual team operates across the U.S. and Colombia, combining technical depth with cultural fluency to deliver scalable marketing solutions. Known for its 100% inbound client acquisition model and nearly 30-month average client retention, the agency is a trusted partner for enterprise brands seeking data-backed growth and high-performing campaigns.
(03)Founder's
Motive
After more than a decade of growth, SpiderBoost’s founders were seeking a partner to help scale the agency in the evolving AI-first marketing landscape. Having previously sold and reacquired the business, they wanted to find a buyer who shared their data-driven mindset and could provide the resources, structure, and operational support needed to reach new levels of scale—while preserving the culture and client trust they had built.
(04)Founder’s Vision
The founders aimed to find a partner with complementary expertise in performance marketing and a shared passion for measurable results. Cultural alignment was essential—they wanted a buyer who valued collaboration, innovation, and people. The ideal fit would offer expanded infrastructure, new growth opportunities, and long-term stability for both the team and clients.
(05)Setting the Stage
To prepare SpiderBoost for market, Merge emphasized the agency’s strong financial profile, long-term client retention, and inbound-driven revenue model. With a reputation for technical excellence in SEO and paid media, SpiderBoost was positioned as a rare opportunity to acquire a performance-focused agency with recurring revenue, an enterprise client base, and proven scalability across the Americas.
(06)Attracting Suitors
Merge marketed SpiderBoost as a data-driven agency with strong retention, bilingual operations, and a technical foundation built for expansion. Its consistent profitability and deep integration with enterprise clients attracted multiple interested buyers. SpiderBoost stood out as a top acquisition target for groups seeking a growth-ready performance marketing engine.
(07)Sealing the Deal
SpiderBoost was acquired by Moving Traffic Media, a performance marketing group with complementary expertise in paid media, SEO, and web development. The transaction represented a natural alignment between Moving Traffic Media’s performance-driven approach and SpiderBoost’s technical capabilities and enterprise relationships.
The founders retained active roles post-transaction to ensure a seamless integration and lead continued growth, creating a strong foundation for long-term success under the Moving Traffic Media umbrella.
(08)Unlocking Synergies
Following the acquisition, Moving Traffic Media and SpiderBoost combined their strengths to form a full-stack performance engine designed for the AI-first marketing era. Together, they have expanded cross-channel capabilities, increased experimentation speed, and enhanced data-driven measurement for clients. The integration resulted in zero client disruption and immediate operational synergies, strengthening both agencies’ competitive edge.
(09)Finding a New Home
Merge played a key role in aligning SpiderBoost with Moving Traffic Media, a buyer that shared its vision for measurable marketing, technical innovation, and team-driven success. Through expert positioning, targeted outreach, and hands-on deal execution, Merge delivered a seamless transaction that achieved the founders’ goals for growth, culture, and long-term opportunity. The result is a strategic partnership that positions SpiderBoost for its strongest chapter yet.