Tracked deals
6067
6067 tracked deals across 2026.
Tracked deals
6067
6067 tracked deals across 2026.
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
5178 strategic · 1219 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2025
6058 tracked deals announced in 2025.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inszone Insurance Services | 23 | National commercial/personal/benefits insurance brokerage... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 18 | Global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulti... | Strategic |
| Wealth Enhancement | 16 | Independent wealth management firm that grows via acquisi... | Strategic |
| KKR | 15 | Global investment firm managing funds across private equi... | PE |
| Bain Capital | 12 | Global private investment firm with a focus on private eq... | PE |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 12 | Global pharmaceutical company focused on developing and c... | Strategic |
| H.I.G. Capital | 12 | Global alternative investment firm providing debt and equ... | PE |
| Accenture | 10 | Global professional services firm providing technology, c... | Strategic |
| Merit Financial Advisors | 10 | National wealth management firm and RIA supporting indepe... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Simplicity Group | 10 | Holistic financial planning and distribution platform tha... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII (a SPAC) and ONE Nuclear Energy LLC entered a proposed business combination that would result in ONE Nuclear becoming a U.S.-listed public company on Nasdaq under the ticker “ONEN.” The transaction was later approved by Hennessy VII shareholders and closed in September 2026, with Hennessy VII domestication as a Delaware corporation and ONE Nuclear becoming its wholly owned subsidiary.
Greybull Stewardship acquired Mid-West Textile, a U.S. textile collection and recycling company headquartered in El Paso, Texas. Greybull plans to provide capital and operational support to help the company grow, including expanding its Thrift Town retail stores.
Intuit signed an agreement to acquire Sequence, an AI-native revenue management platform that automates the quote-to-revenue process, including pricing, billing, collections and revenue recognition. The acquisition is intended to add revenue management capabilities and AI engineering talent to Intuit’s offerings for mid-market businesses; financial terms were not disclosed.
Transaction Network Services (TNS) announced its acquisition of netnumber, a provider of phone number intelligence and registry services. The acquisition complements TNS's trusted communications portfolio with capabilities in number intelligence, routing, portability, and digital identity verification, expanding its ability to help customers combat fraud and improve communications reliability.
AEG Presents acquired Auguri Productions, a Paris-based artist development and concert production company founded by Charles Bensmaine. The acquisition strengthens AEG Presents’ presence in France and connects Auguri’s local artist-development expertise with AEG Presents’ international network.
Penske Automotive Group entered into a definitive merger agreement to be taken private by Penske Corporation and Mitsui & Co. in a transaction valuing it at approximately $16.3 billion in enterprise value. Following closing, Penske Corporation is expected to own approximately 64% and Mitsui approximately 36%; the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder votes.
CCC Intelligent Solutions agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by GTCR and including Elliott Investment Management in a $6.1 billion take-private deal. CCC shareholders will receive $7.75 per share in cash, and the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
Proofpoint agreed to acquire Varonis in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.3 billion, with Varonis shareholders to receive $49.75 per share. The combination is intended to unite the companies’ cybersecurity capabilities, particularly in data, identity, communications, and AI security; closing is expected in the first half of 2027.
26North Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MEI Industrial Solutions from Olympus Partners. MEI provides equipment rigging, storage, installation and specialized logistics services, and the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
GHK Capital Partners completed its acquisition of USA Hometown Experts, a Memphis-based provider of residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other services operating through eight brands across the Southeast. The investment is intended to support expansion into new markets, the addition of trades, and further acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.
Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), a Clearlake Capital Group portfolio company, acquired Clysar, LLC, a Clinton, Iowa-based manufacturer of sustainable shrink packaging films. Cove Point Holdings was identified alongside Clysar as a client represented in the sale; the announcement did not disclose financial terms.
Porch Insurance Reciprocal Exchange (PIRE) and Porch Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Allied Trust’s insurance carrier and its managing general agency and captive reinsurance entity, respectively, for approximately $200 million in total consideration. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and is intended to expand Porch’s insurance business into Louisiana while adding scale and claims data.
8 Bridge Group announced a strategic investment and acquisition of a majority stake in 340BIntel, adding the healthcare technology company to its portfolio. The parties plan to expand 340BIntel’s software platform, which helps healthcare providers identify and recover savings under the 340B drug pricing program; financial terms were not disclosed.
Consor acquired ConeLabs, whose AI-assisted platform turns field imagery into 3D digital twins and infrastructure inspection insights. The acquisition combines ConeLabs’ technology with Consor’s engineering expertise and client relationships to expand technology-enabled infrastructure inspection and management capabilities.
Payward signed a definitive agreement to acquire Saldo Finance Oy, the Finnish holding company whose subsidiary is Saldo Bank UAB, a Lithuania-licensed specialized bank operating across several European markets. The acquisition would add an EU banking license and expand Payward Banking’s European deposit, lending, card issuance, SEPA payments, and banking-as-a-service capabilities; closing is expected in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
The Knot Worldwide entered into an agreement to acquire Zola, adding the wedding-planning platform to its portfolio while Zola continues to operate as a separate consumer brand. The companies said the combination will connect their wedding-planning, personalization, vendor-discovery, and e-commerce offerings; financial terms were not disclosed.
Galderma signed an agreement to acquire 100% of ZO Skin Health from its shareholders, including funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and the Obagi family, for an enterprise value of $1.5 billion. The acquisition expands Galderma’s dermatological skincare portfolio and strengthens its physician-dispensed skincare offering; closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 or early 2027, subject to customary conditions.
Agilent Technologies agreed to acquire digital pathology software provider Proscia in an all-cash transaction valued at $240 million at closing, plus up to $30 million tied to future performance milestones. The acquisition is expected to close early in Agilent’s fiscal year 2027 and is intended to expand its pathology software capabilities and support AI-enabled clinical diagnostics and biopharma research.
Recur Software acquired Keystone Public Safety, a provider of dispatch, records-management, and jail-management software for county and municipal public safety agencies. Recur plans to invest in Keystone’s platform and integrate AI capabilities into agencies’ daily workflows while maintaining its reliability and service model.
Corporación América Italia S.p.A. (CAI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Corporación América Airports S.A. (CAAP), acquired 1,077,402 shares of Toscana Aeroporti S.p.A. from SOGIM for EUR 19.0 million. The purchase increased CAAP’s indirect economic interest in Toscana Aeroporti from 62.283% to 68.072%, strengthening its position in the operator of Pisa and Florence airports.
Hawke Media announced the acquisition of Rocket55, a Minneapolis-based full-service digital marketing agency. The deal expands Hawke Media’s Midwest presence and adds Rocket55’s capabilities in SEO, paid media, web development, RevOps, and digital strategy to Hawke Media’s national, full-service marketing platform.
Bumble entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at approximately $1.3 billion, or $6.05 per share. Following closing, Bumble is expected to become privately held, with Ithaca Co-CEOs Ravi Gupta and John Hegeman becoming Bumble’s Co-CEOs and working with founder Whitney Wolfe Herd to develop the business for the next era of dating and friendship services.
Cardinal Infrastructure Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hughes Brothers Construction for an initial purchase price of $357.5 million, with total consideration potentially reaching approximately $455 million based on Hughes Brothers’ EBITDA performance. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and will give Cardinal a platform in Central Florida for further regional expansion.
Accordion acquired Stride, an AI-powered software engineering firm, adding around 50 Forward Deployed Engineers with experience building production-grade agentic systems for enterprise clients in regulated industries. The acquisition expands Accordion’s engineering capabilities, extends its delivery reach in Latin America, and accelerates its AI product roadmap.
Carenet Health acquired Orbita, an AI-powered patient engagement and communication platform serving health systems and specialty provider groups. Orbita’s team joined Carenet, adding AI-driven patient engagement, care navigation and integrations with major EHR/EMR and CRM systems to Carenet’s technology and clinical services.
Accenture acquired Sagacity, a London-based data and customer intelligence company, adding more than 140 professionals and expanding Accenture Song’s AI-powered customer experience capabilities across the UK and Ireland. The combination is intended to help clients connect customer data, AI and operations to improve service, loyalty and growth.
Crédit Agricole signed an agreement to acquire 100% of IKB Deutsche Industriebank from Lone Star Funds. The acquisition is intended to expand Crédit Agricole’s presence in Germany and strengthen its mid-corporate and Mittelstand banking franchise; closing is expected by the end of the second quarter of 2027, subject to customary approvals.
Distribution Solutions Group (DSG) announced a definitive agreement to acquire GradeEight Holdings, whose businesses include Winzer, a national MRO distributor, and FastServ Supply, an eight-location retail chain in Texas and Arkansas. GradeEight has approximately 190 associates, more than 270 franchisees, and about $110 million in annual sales; the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions.
ATL Partners formed Precise Aerospace & Defense and announced the platform’s inaugural acquisition, Precise Metal Products, from affiliates of Staple Street Capital. The Phoenix-based manufacturer supplies complex airflow management solutions and will serve as the foundation for a broader aerospace and defense components platform.
United States Stove Company has joined World Marketing of America, bringing US Stove’s wood- and pellet-burning stoves, furnaces and hearth products together with WMA’s portable and residential heating portfolio. The combination is intended to create a broader heating-products offering and a more coordinated operating platform; US Stove’s brands remain in the market and its leadership continues under WMA’s executive team.
Asterion Industrial Partners entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire Fraikin from its majority shareholders, affiliates of Benefit Street Partners, Värde Partners, and Canyon Partners. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to employee consultation processes and regulatory approvals; Asterion plans to invest in Fraikin’s fleet, operating platform, lower-carbon mobility transition, and digital capabilities.
EQT Holdings entered into a conditional agreement to acquire all issued shares of Platinum Investment Management Limited from Platinum Asset Pty Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of L1 Group, for nominal consideration. The acquisition is intended to expand Equity Trustees’ responsible-entity footprint and deepen its relationship with L1 Group; completion remains subject to customary conditions and regulatory requirements.
GCubed Enterprises acquired RightDirection Technology Solutions (RDTS), which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition expands GCubed’s federal IT and cybersecurity capabilities, customer relationships, contract vehicles, and cleared workforce.
Financial Information Technologies, LLC (Fintech) acquired Ground Signal, a provider of on-premise market intelligence and analytics for the beverage alcohol industry. The deal adds Ground Signal’s proprietary data, analytics, and AI capabilities to Fintech’s platform, with the companies aiming to deliver expanded insights to beverage alcohol suppliers, distributors, and retailers.
HR Path acquired SnapAI, a French startup focused on artificial intelligence governance and regulatory compliance. The acquisition adds AI governance and compliance expertise to HR Path’s capabilities and supports the development of AI offerings for HR clients.
Spartan Marketing acquired Notion Design Group, a website design and development firm, in a transaction that closed in July. The acquisition establishes a dedicated website design and development division at Spartan Marketing, expanding its services and allowing clients to manage website work and marketing through one provider.
Searchlight Capital Partners and Fitzroy Capital agreed to acquire Kredinor after a strategic review of the Norwegian credit management company’s ownership structure. The buyers intend to provide capital and operational expertise to support Kredinor’s continued growth; completion is subject to customary approvals and was expected in January 2027.
Salt Creek Capital acquired MK Plastics, a Montreal-based manufacturer of corrosion-resistant industrial and commercial ventilation equipment. The investment will support commercial capabilities, operations, product innovation, and continued expansion; Dilip Amarlal will become CEO, while Jeff Kupferberg will remain involved and join the board.
Trace Medical acquired a majority interest in LiViliti Health Products, building on an existing strategic investment between the companies. The deal combines Trace Medical’s nationwide distribution and biomedical servicing network with LiViliti’s respiratory hygiene technology to expand access to its products.
Dot Ai completed its all-stock acquisition of 100% of Envoy Technologies from BladeRanger in a transaction valued at approximately $65 million. The acquisition adds Envoy’s electric carsharing business and gives Dot Ai a platform to apply its asset-intelligence technology across shared-mobility fleets and expand the service’s reach.
STERIS Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of STERIS plc, signed a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding equity of Xodus Medical and certain related affiliates for $2.1 billion at closing, with potential earnout consideration of up to $150 million. The acquisition is expected to expand STERIS’s healthcare consumables portfolio, particularly operating-room products, and is anticipated to close by December 31, 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
Moon Equity Holdings Corp. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Shieldcom, which will become a wholly owned subsidiary. The all-equity consideration includes preferred shares subject to lock-ups and releases tied to Shieldcom’s contract-revenue milestones, and the acquisition is intended to expand Moon Equity’s defense relationships and secure, sovereign AI capabilities.
Officine Maccaferri acquired Surface Tech, a developer of aramid-fiber reinforcement technologies for pavement applications. The acquisition adds pavement reinforcement capabilities to Maccaferri’s new High-Performance Materials vertical, and Surface Tech’s entrepreneurs will reinvest in the group and continue leading the business.
Officine Maccaferri acquired Iterchimica, which develops asphalt additives that improve pavement durability and support greater use of recycled asphalt. The acquisition adds Iterchimica’s asphalt chemistry to Maccaferri’s new High-Performance Materials vertical; the transaction remains subject to customary regulatory and antitrust approvals, and Iterchimica’s entrepreneurs will reinvest in the group.
TROOPS, Inc. signed an agreement to combine with EFFORCE Group, bringing EFFORCE’s blockchain infrastructure, licensing framework, and digital-asset capabilities into TROOPS’ diversified business platform. The proposed transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals and is intended to expand TROOPS into sustainability-related digital asset opportunities, including carbon credits and green certificates.
IonQ entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Elisity in an all-stock transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion, including up to $150 million in potential earnout consideration. The acquisition combines Elisity’s Zero Trust security platform with IonQ’s post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution capabilities to expand cybersecurity offerings for enterprise and government customers; it is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approval.
Salesforce signed a definitive agreement to acquire Loops, an AI-powered analytics platform that monitors business performance and identifies the causes of changes in key metrics. Salesforce plans to integrate Loops’ technology and talent into Tableau to advance its agentic analytics strategy; the transaction is expected to close in early November of Salesforce’s fiscal 2027 year, subject to customary closing conditions.
Get Engaged joined SAMY in a combination that creates a global social-first influencer and creator marketing organization. Get Engaged will serve as a major platform for SAMY's U.S. expansion, while its founders, leadership team, culture, and operating approach will remain in place.
Barnes Aerospace acquired ATL Turbine Services, a Dundee-based specialist in the repair and refurbishment of hot-section gas turbine components. The acquisition establishes Barnes Aerospace’s first dedicated component repair and overhaul operation in Europe and expands its aftermarket presence near European customers.
New York Life Investment Management and its private markets affiliate Apogem Capital acquired the remaining ownership interest in Bow River Advisers from Bow River Capital, building on NYLIM’s initial investment in 2023. The Evergreen investment team will join Apogem’s private markets platform, and the Bow River Capital Evergreen Fund will be renamed the Apogem Evergreen Fund; Bow River Capital will retain a meaningful economic interest for several years.
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