Acquisition Opportunity Lever1 was acquired by Helpside in February 2026, signaling a potential alignment of PEO services and cross-sell opportunities to Helpside’s national footprint and existing client base.

SMB Growth Focus As a Kansas City based PEO serving small to mid-sized businesses with HR, payroll, and benefits, Lever1 targets growth-oriented SMBs that may benefit from scalable outsourcing solutions and enhanced client references to accelerate sales cycles.

Tech Stack Leverage Lever1 already utilizes cloud and marketing tech (AWS, WordPress, Shopify, LinkedIn Ads, LiveChat, email services, and Microsoft 365), which can be leveraged to deliver modern, integrated HR solutions and streamlined onboarding for prospective clients.

Industry Recognition Past awards and recognition as a fast-growing and top small business suggest credibility and a proven track record to support outreach to mid-market firms evaluating PEO partnerships.

Revenue Band & Partners With revenue between 10M and 25M and a national reach through Helpside, there is an opportunity to propose expanded service bundles, premium benefits, and co-sell strategies to enhance client retention and increase average contract value.