Total Synergy and Monograph Join Forces to Build a Global, AI-Enabled Standard for A&E Practice Management

The combined company, with additional capital from investors, will use its scale, resources, and A&E expertise to help drive innovation that can advance AI-enabled solutions for architects and engineers globally

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Total Synergy and Monograph today announced that they are joining forces to build a global technology company dedicated exclusively to the architecture and engineering industry.

Total Synergy brings more than 25 years of A&E software expertise and an established presence across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Monograph adds a modern U.S. platform built specifically for architecture and engineering firms. Together, the companies have a stronger foundation for product innovation, market expansion, and long-term growth.

The transaction builds on Total Synergy’s 2025 acquisition of Factor A/E, which serves small and growing A&E firms in the United States. Across Total Synergy, Monograph, and Factor A/E, the combined company will continue to support firms across a broad range of sizes, geographies, and operating models.

A&E firms are running increasingly complex businesses, yet many still rely on spreadsheets, disconnected systems, and manual processes to manage projects, people, billing, and financial performance. This fragmentation creates unnecessary administrative work, limits visibility, and makes it harder for firms to make timely, informed decisions.

Total Synergy and Monograph share a vision for replacing that complexity with connected, intelligent technology built around how A&E firms actually work. By joining forces, the companies can accelerate product development of AI-enabled solutions that modernize firm operations.

“A&E firms aren't just delivering projects – they're running complex businesses, and their software hasn't kept pace. It shouldn’t be this time-consuming or hard to run a practice,” said Kane Hochster, CEO of Total Synergy. “With more scale and investment, our goal is to help them spend less time managing systems and more time serving clients. Together, we can build more intelligent tools that automate routine work, provide clearer insights, and make running an A&E firm easier.”

The three companies bring complementary strengths. Total Synergy contributes international scale and experience serving larger, more complex firms. Monograph brings strong U.S. market recognition and an intuitive product experience. Factor A/E adds deep experience supporting small and growing A&E firms.

“We’ve long believed that A&E firms are underserved by the tools available to them,” said Mike Anello, Founder and Managing Director at M33 Growth. “This combination brings together complementary products in an effort to build a leading innovator in the space – freeing architects and engineers to focus on the craft they love.”

“Total Synergy, Factor, and Monograph bring together complementary products and deep industry expertise,” said Bill Skarinka, Managing Director at PSG. “We’re proud to back Kane and the team with the resources to build a category-defining company – and in doing so, help raise the bar for the entire A&E industry.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Total Synergy

Founded in Australia in 1999, Total Synergy is a global leader in business management software and solutions for architecture, engineering and construction design (AEC) businesses. From resource planning and project tracking to invoicing and reporting, Total Synergy provides AEC firms with software that simplifies complex tasks to help professionals focus on delivering remarkable project outcomes. Trusted by hundreds of practices, Total Synergy has earned its reputation as a strong solution for AEC project management. Driven by a commitment to excellence and customer success, Total Synergy continues to develop solutions that enhance productivity, improve collaboration, and find the clearest path to profitability. Learn more at www.totalsynergy.com.

About Monograph

Founded in 2019, Monograph is a firm management platform built specifically for architecture and engineering firms. Its connected software brings business development, project planning, staffing, time tracking, billing, payments, and financial performance into one system, helping firms reduce administrative work, improve visibility, and run more efficiently. Trusted by more than 2,000 firms, Monograph gives architecture and engineering professionals tools designed around the way their businesses actually work. Learn more at www.monograph.com.

About M33 Growth

M33 Growth is a venture and growth-stage investment firm that partners with founders and CEOs who have successfully bootstrapped their companies to strong growth and are positioned to rapidly scale their companies and break through as market leaders. With deep experience fueling sales and marketing engines, driving acquisitions, and building value through data assets, M33 Growth seeks to propel portfolio companies to succeed in their markets. Founded by veterans of renowned investment firms with considerable operational experience, the Boston-based firm seeks to invest in companies in the software, healthcare, and services sectors throughout North America. Learn more at www.m33growth.com.

About PSG

PSG is a growth equity firm that partners with software and technology-enabled services companies to help them navigate transformational growth, capitalize on strategic opportunities, and build strong teams. Having backed more than 170 companies and facilitated over 550 add-on acquisitions, PSG brings extensive investment experience, deep expertise in software and technology, and a firm commitment to collaborating with management teams. Founded in 2014, PSG operates out of offices in Boston, Kansas City, London, Paris, Madrid, and Tel Aviv. Learn more at www.psgequity.com.