Lehi-based digital marketing and technology solutions company Scorpion has acquired 1SEO Digital Agency of Philadelphia.
Founded in 2009, 1SEO serves businesses in the home services, health and legal industries.
“We considered many sophisticated acquirors out there,” said B.J. Bergey, CEO of 1SEO. “Scorpion stood out because of their intentional investment in the technology they’ve built for local businesses and in the performance and returns they’ve driven for their clients over the last 25 years. They have a vision we believe in, they’re executing against it, and that’s rare. This is the right step forward for our clients, and that’s what mattered most to us.”
Bergey will continue with Scorpion following the acquisition, helping guide client success and growth initiatives. His decision to remain was driven by his belief that Scorpion’s technology platform and long-term vision create greater opportunities for clients.
Scorpion said 1SEO clients will have access to its RevenueMAX platform, purpose-built to maximize revenue growth and return on investment for local businesses. It will also benefit from Scorpion’s exclusive technology partnerships and strategic integrations. 1SEO clients have already begun transitioning to Scorpion’s platform, with uninterrupted support throughout the process.
“The successful acquisition by Scorpion is a reflection of both the great progress by the 1SEO team and the unique capabilities that Scorpion has developed to help local service businesses win,” said John Shoaf, managing partner of Skyharbor Capital, the major investor in 1SEO. “When we acquired 1SEO in 2023, we saw an opportunity to transform a legacy marketing agency into a scalable technology platform. We’re proud of the advancements made by the 1SEO team and their ability to deliver on that vision.”
“The 1SEO team built an incredible business, rooted in long-standing relationships with their clients. We look for agencies that have earned that kind of trust and share our mission of helping local businesses succeed. Our job now is to continue building on that trust and expand the technology available to 1SEO’s clients,” said Kirby Oscar, senior vice president of corporate development at Scorpion.
This acquisition is part of Scorpion’s continued M&A strategy to expand its digital marketing and technology solutions to local businesses nationwide, Oscar said. With 1SEO now a part of Scorpion, the combined organization is positioned to provide more clients with the technology and expertise needed to drive proven revenue growth, he added.