Jacmel Growth Partners and Musick Capital Invest in Arora Engineers

Arora Engineers Acquires J.A. Watts (JWI)

January 20, 2026

Engineering Services

Arora Engineers, a portfolio company of Jacmel Partners, has acquired J.A. Watts, LLC (JWI), a Chicago-based construction, program and project management firm. The add-on strengthens Arora's capabilities in program and construction management—particularly in aviation and transportation—enabling integrated services across planning, design and construction execution.

Gauge Capital Recapitalizes EMSAR; Jacmel Growth Partners Exits

March 31, 2021

Industrial Services

Gauge Capital has partnered with EMSAR's management on a recapitalization of EMSAR, a national field service and equipment maintenance provider headquartered in Austin, Texas. Jacmel Growth Partners has exited its investment as part of the transaction; Gauge intends to support EMSAR's continued organic growth and M&A activity to expand its footprint across healthcare, power, retail, and security end markets.

Mangrove Equity Partners Invests in A&R Sealcoating, Inc.

September 6, 2024

Construction

Mangrove Equity Partners has made a minority/growth investment in A&R Sealcoating, Inc., a Southeast Michigan provider of pavement repair and maintenance services. Founder Rocky Ricelli remains a significant owner and will continue to lead the business as Mangrove supports growth, organizational buildout and pursuit of add-on acquisitions.

Marlin Equity Partners Makes Growth Equity Investment in The Marcura Group

March 14, 2022

Software

Marlin Equity Partners has signed a definitive agreement to make a growth equity investment in The Marcura Group, a Dubai‑headquartered vertical software, data intelligence and payments platform serving the maritime industry. The investment will support Marcura’s product expansion and drive organic and inorganic growth; the transaction remains subject to regulatory clearances and customary closing conditions.

Littlejohn & Co. Acquires Ardurra Group from Round Table Capital Partners

February 1, 2023

Engineering Services

Littlejohn & Co. partnered with Ardurra management and employees to acquire Ardurra Group, Inc., a Miami-based engineering and design firm serving water, transportation and aviation markets. The majority stake was purchased from Round Table Capital Partners; Ardurra will continue to be led by CEO Ernesto Aguilar and retain significant management/employee ownership as it pursues geographic expansion, capability development and strategic M&A.

ARA Services Partners and Kelso & Company Make Growth Investment in Galloway & Company

May 14, 2025

Engineering Services

Galloway & Company, a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, received a strategic growth investment from ARA Services Partners and Kelso & Company to accelerate geographic, end-market, and service-line expansion. Galloway’s management will remain in place, employees retain significant ownership, and AEC Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor.