ENTRUST Solutions Group Acquires FiberRise Communications

ENTRUST Solutions Group Acquires Magellan Advisors LLC

November 16, 2022

Telecommunications

ENTRUST Solutions Group has completed the acquisition of Magellan Advisors LLC, a provider of turnkey fiber and broadband planning, engineering, grant writing and network operations services. The deal expands ENTRUST's capabilities in fiber broadband and grid modernization and brings Magellan's broadband program experience into the ENTRUST platform backed by Kohlberg & Company.

GI Partners Acquires Rise Broadband

January 2, 2023

Telecommunications

GI Partners has completed the acquisition of Rise Broadband, a leading fixed wireless and fiber-to-the-home broadband provider serving primarily rural communities across 16 states. GI Partners is committing new capital to accelerate Rise Broadband's rollout of fiber-to-the-home services and improve customer experience under the existing Rise management team.

Neuberger Berman Alternatives Acquires Significant Minority Stake in ENTRUST Solutions Group; Kohlberg Retains Majority

August 7, 2023

Engineering Services

Neuberger Berman Alternatives agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in ENTRUST Solutions Group, joining existing investor Kohlberg & Company which will retain a majority ownership. Terms were not disclosed; the investment is intended to support ENTRUST's strategic growth as the Illinois-headquartered engineering and consulting platform (3,000+ professionals across 36 locations) continues serving utility and infrastructure end markets.

QualTek Acquires Fiber Network Solutions

January 27, 2021

Industrial Services

QualTek, a leading provider of turnkey telecommunications and power infrastructure services, acquired Fiber Network Solutions (FNS), a Tyler, Texas-based provider of fiber optic and electrical services focused on renewable energy projects. The acquisition expands QualTek's service capabilities in fiber deployment and renewable energy infrastructure and extends its geographic footprint across the United States.

Convergint Acquires Fiber Solutions

May 15, 2025

Telecommunications

Convergint, a global systems integrator, has acquired Fiber Solutions, a Fort Myers–headquartered integrator specializing in fiber optic, structured cabling, electronic security, and audio/video networks. The deal expands Convergint’s presence in the Southeast U.S. (Fort Myers and Nashville) and broadens its capabilities in the healthcare and commercial markets.

Clearwave Fiber Acquires Kansas-Based RG FIBER

March 24, 2022

Telecommunications

Clearwave Fiber has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of RG FIBER, a high-capacity fiber network service provider near Kansas City, Kansas. The deal marks Clearwave's entry into Kansas and gives the company a foothold to expand fiber services into nearby underserved communities.