Blue Mantis Acquires SME Solutions Group

Mantis Innovation Acquires E4E Solutions

June 17, 2026

Professional Services

Mantis Innovation has acquired E4E Solutions to expand its ability to design and deliver complex mechanical and energy-efficiency projects from assessment through implementation. The combined organization brings together Mantis’ expertise in building controls, energy advisory, and facility management with E4E’s engineering and design-build project delivery capabilities.

Blue Mantis Acquires North Shore Data Services to Strengthen Networking Capabilities

May 6, 2025

IT Services

Blue Mantis, a digital strategy and managed services, cybersecurity and cloud solutions provider, has acquired North Shore Data Services. The deal is intended to strengthen Blue Mantis’s networking services portfolio (e.g., SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, wireless) and expand its managed IT capabilities through North Shore’s specialized networking expertise.

Blue Mantis Acquires TELigence Partners, Brevin Systems and Calkins Networks

March 26, 2025

IT Services

Blue Mantis has acquired three Vermont-based IT and networking firms — TELigence Partners, Brevin Systems and Calkins Networks — bringing nearly 200 new customers into its portfolio. The deal expands Blue Mantis' carrier, network and managed-services capabilities across the Northeastern U.S., strengthening its offering for mid-market clients in industries such as healthcare and higher education.

Recognize Acquires Majority Stake in Blue Mantis

September 9, 2024

IT Services

Recognize, a private equity firm focused on digital and technology services, has made a majority investment in Blue Mantis, a Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based IT services provider specializing in managed services, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions. Abry Partners, which had backed Blue Mantis since 2020, will remain a minority investor as Recognize and management pursue growth, capability expansion, and M&A to scale the business.

The 20 MSP Acquires Drivetech, Accurate Computer Solutions and Blue Cactus Consulting

March 4, 2024

IT Services

The 20 MSP, a Plano, Texas-based managed IT services provider, has acquired three MSPs—Drivetech (Acton, MA), Accurate Computer Solutions (Boerne, TX) and Blue Cactus Consulting (Phoenix, AZ)—to expand its national footprint and broaden service capabilities. The deals were financed via a syndicated credit facility led by Sunflower Bank and advised by Pinecrest Capital Partners; financial terms were not disclosed.

Gemspring Capital Acquires Mantis Innovation Group

December 16, 2021

Industrial Services

Gemspring Capital (via an affiliate) has acquired a majority interest in Mantis Innovation Group from O2 Investment Partners. Mantis, a Houston-based tech-enabled facility services provider focused on energy efficiency and building performance, will partner with Gemspring to accelerate platform growth, expand services, and pursue additional M&A.