Marketplace Events Acquires Cincinnati Travel, Sport & Boat Show

Clarion Capital Partners Acquires Marketplace Events

January 8, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Clarion Capital Partners has acquired Marketplace Events, the largest organizer of B2C shows in North America, operating more than 110 shows across the U.S. and Canada and attracting over 2.2 million attendees annually. The transaction (completed from Clarion's Fund IV) was financed in part by PennantPark; Clarion said it will accelerate Marketplace's growth and expand its sport, outdoor and new B2B show offerings.

Dreamliner Acquires Shomotion and Show Pro

October 15, 2024

Transportation

Nashville-based coach provider Dreamliner has acquired specialty carriers Shomotion and Show Pro to expand its events transportation and logistics offerings. The deal (terms undisclosed) retains all 65 full-time employees across the two companies and includes Shomotion's Denver facility and Show Pro's Nashville site, adding trucks and trailers to Dreamliner's fleet.

Sparks Acquires Group Delphi's Trade Show and Events Business

December 7, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Sparks, a Philadelphia-based experiential marketing agency, acquired Group Delphi's trade show and events business, including assets and facilities in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Paris, France, and the associated staff. Group Delphi will continue operating its Alameda, California facility focusing on museum exhibit fabrication, restaurant solutions, fine arts, and custom acrylic fabrication.

Skyline Exhibits Acquires Authorized Dealer Skyline New York

January 4, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Skyline Exhibits, a trade show exhibit builder based in Eagan, Minnesota, acquired its authorized dealer Skyline New York, which operates from Hauppauge, New York. Owner Bob Watson will remain with the business to support clients as Skyline continues to integrate dealer operations and expand its regional service footprint; Skyline Exhibits is PE-backed by Gemspring Capital and has been executing dealer acquisitions to grow its platform.

MRE Partners Acquires Curated Events from Dubin Clark

August 16, 2023

Professional Services

MRE Partners, supported by investors including Stonehenge Partners, Blue Marlin Partners, Cohesive Capital and UMB Financial, has completed an investment to acquire Curated Events, a leading special-event rental and services provider based in the Raleigh area. The transaction (terms undisclosed) transfers Curated Events from seller Dubin Clark and positions MRE to pursue organic growth and follow-on acquisitions to build a market-leading platform across the Mid‑Atlantic and Southeast.

Clovis Point Capital Majority Growth Investment in Map Your Show

January 12, 2022

Software

Clovis Point Capital has made a majority growth investment in Map Your Show, a Cincinnati-based event management software provider, with Gardner Business Media and Map Your Show's management retaining significant stakes. The capital will be used to accelerate product innovation and growth across the company's event, exhibitor and attendee-facing SaaS platform.