About Us

TydeCo™’s journey begins in the attic of a college house.

Our story begins with two ambitious college students renting a house and launching Lescault & Walderman (LWI) from the attic with just $1,500, no clients, and an idea to advertise bookkeeping services on Craigslist. Within just 18 months, the firm had already hired five new employees and built a strong local client base in the DC metro area.

Right from the outset, the focus was aimed at practical, technology-enabled accounting that could solve real pain points for growing businesses. The firm’s hands-on service, combined with Matt’s entrepreneurial grit, laid the solid groundwork for what would ultimately become a multinational advisory group with a deeply human-first approach.

Meeting clients where they are.

Well, before the pandemic globally reshaped work habits, LWI had already made the strategic decision to go fully virtual. This allowed the team to recruit top talent from anywhere in the U.S. and enabled them to serve clients more flexibly and with lower overheads.

The shift to virtual delivery also aligned intrinsically with LWI’s belief in meeting clients where they are, both geographically and technologically. This meant that, with streamlined systems and scalable processes in place, the firm was positioned to grow without geographic constraint and without sacrificing client service quality.

A deep partnership with Sage begins.

Seeing the industry steadily shift toward automation and cloud platforms, LWI pursued and secured a partnership with Sage, becoming an official Sage Intacct Accounting Partner. This opened the door to more advanced, integrated financial solutions and reaffirmed the firm’s long-term commitment to technology-led transformation.

This partnership positioned LWI to serve mid-market businesses with far greater complexity, enabling implementation services, automation workflows, and scalable advisory offerings. It also marked a shift in identity – from outsourced accountants to strategic business systems experts.

LWI expands globally through two key acquisitions.

In 2022, LWI acquired a majority stake in AWCape, a top Sage Platinum Partner in South Africa, and a minority stake in Applico, a Sage Authorised Learning Partner. These strategic opportunities gave the firm deeper implementation expertise and certified training capacity – crucial elements for scaling Sage Intacct services.

This marked the beginning of the TydeCo™ group, even before the name existed. The three businesses began working together on U.S. and African implementations, closely aligning on values, processes, and delivery models. It also marked LWI’s first step toward becoming a truly global firm.

Integration in progress and major recognition for AWCape.

In 2023, Lescault & Walderman, AWCape, and Applico continued working together toward full operational alignment. Jeff Ryan led AWCape’s South African growth, while Ancel Draai was appointed Managing Director of Applico, reinforcing its leadership in Sage training. The three companies deepened their collaborative efforts on U.S. implementations and integrated systems, processes, and people across borders.

That same year, AWCape received two of Sage’s highest honors: Top Sage Partner for Africa and Top Sage Intacct Implementation Partner for Africa. These two impactful awards celebrated AWCape’s exceptional delivery, client success, and innovation. The group then also launched strategic alliances with Clio, Ramp, and Flowgear, expanding its offerings in legal-tech, as well as expense automation and low-code integrations.

The TydeCo™ brand is launched and momentum builds.

In November, LWI, AWCape, and Applico formally rebranded as TydeCo™. The name, chosen for its reference to tides connecting continents, deeply reflects the global, people-first culture of the company. Although the brand was new, the working relationships were well-established by this point.

Around this time, the group also launched the Unofficial Sage Podcast, hosted by Matt Lescault and other respected thought leaders, helping position TydeCo™ in the broader Sage ecosystem. And in October, Lescault & Walderman won the Moxie Award for Financial Services, recognizing bold growth, strategic risk-taking, and community impact in the DC region.

New leadership structure to support scale.

In 2025, TydeCo™ formally announced its Executive Leadership Team, reducing its reliance on founder-led decision-making and laying the foundation for truly scalable leadership development. Key appointments would include a Director of People & Culture and plans for a Director of Growth. The group also opted to codify its core values to ensure more unified alignment as it continued to expand.

With more than 1,800 businesses served globally, and operations across four continents with active delivery teams working across 10 time zones, TydeCo™ continues to scale with purpose. Its advanced capabilities in integration, ERP, payroll, and training make it the globally trusted transformation partner for mid-market businesses navigating complex, cross-border growth endeavors.