Compass Group Equity Partners Acquires Wilnat, Inc. (d/b/a KGM)

Compass Group Equity Partners Acquires KGM (Wilnat, Inc.) with $55M Credit Facility from Comvest

February 15, 2022

Industrial Services

Compass Group Equity Partners has acquired Wilnat, Inc. (d/b/a KGM), a Tulsa-based distributor and servicer of measurement and regulation equipment for the natural gas utility industry. Comvest Credit Partners acted as administrative agent to provide a $55 million senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition and KGM's growth.

Tinicum Acquires KGM from Compass Group Equity Partners

May 28, 2024

Industrial Services

Tinicum, L.P. and affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Incorporated acquired a controlling interest in KGM from Compass Group Equity Partners, with KGM management retaining a significant ownership stake. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, KGM is a value‑added distributor of natural gas meters, regulators, valves and related services; Tinicum intends to invest in the company’s team, product offering, capabilities and facilities to support growth.

Willdan Group Acquires Compass Municipal Advisors

January 2, 2026

Financial Services

Willdan Group, Inc. (through its subsidiary Willdan Financial Services) completed the acquisition of Compass Municipal Advisors, LLC, an independent municipal advisory firm headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina. The undisclosed transaction expands Willdan's geographic footprint and enhances its municipal advisory and public finance capabilities.

EQT Invests in Compass Education to Accelerate Product and International Growth

August 21, 2024

Education

EQT (via its BPEA EQT Mid‑Market Growth Partnership / MMG Fund) has agreed to invest in Compass, a Melbourne‑headquartered K‑12 school management SaaS provider, to support product development, innovation, hiring and international expansion. As part of the transaction Advent Partners will exit its investment and Compass founder John de la Motte remains a significant shareholder; the deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Compass Group Equity Partners Invests in Florida Energy, Water & Air

August 11, 2022

HVAC & Mechanical

St. Louis-based private equity firm Compass Group Equity Partners has invested in Florida Energy, Water & Air (FEWA), an integrated sales, installation and service contractor providing HVAC, water treatment systems and water heaters across the Southeast. The partnership with FEWA's leadership is intended to accelerate growth through geographic expansion, improved operations and broadened product and service offerings.

Lion Equity Partners Acquires Global Compression Services from Warren Equipment Company

December 31, 2024

Energy

Lion Equity Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm, has acquired Global Compression Services (GCS) from Warren Equipment Company. GCS, headquartered in Midland, Texas, is a global distributor and manufacturer of OEM and aftermarket parts for reciprocating natural gas engines and compressors; Lion Equity said the acquisition will support growth, capability expansion, and operational improvements in the natural gas compression aftermarket.