The Center for Sales Strategy Acquires Robertson Lowstuter

Summit Point Leadership LLC Acquires LDR Leadership

December 23, 2025

Professional Services

A veteran-led ownership team, Summit Point Leadership LLC, formed through Rice University's Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Lab and led by Dan Maxwell, has acquired the business of LDR Leadership LLC. The ceremonial signing occurred on November 11, 2025 and the transaction formally closed on December 23, 2025; LDR Partners LP was the seller and will donate a portion of proceeds to Rice Business.

Langan Acquires Robert Stephen Consulting

October 7, 2024

Professional Services

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services has acquired Robert Stephen Consulting (RSC), a provider of Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and GIS solutions, to expand its digital solutions and space-planning capabilities. The acquisition brings RSC's implementation expertise and staff into Langan's national digital/GIS practice to enhance workplace efficiency, asset management and facilities optimization for clients across corporate, government and healthcare sectors.

Legence Acquires Corporate Sustainability Strategies (CSS)

April 30, 2024

Environmental Services

Legence, a Blackstone portfolio company and North American provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions, has acquired Corporate Sustainability Strategies (CSS), a Huntington Beach‑based commercial real estate sustainability consulting firm led by Brenna Walraven. The acquisition will integrate CSS into Legence's RE Tech Advisors business to expand sustainability advisory capabilities, client relationships, and service offerings across the built environment.

Gemini Investors Acquires The Center for Sales Strategy and Sinclair Well Products & Services

July 26, 2022

Professional Services

Gemini Investors announced two new platform investments: it completed an investment in The Center for Sales Strategy (CSS), an outsourced B2B sales and marketing consulting firm, and acquired a majority interest in Sinclair Well Products & Services, a Cerritos, California-based supplier of drilling products and technical engineering services. Gemini intends these as platform investments to expand its portfolio into business services and drilling/industrial supply markets.

Bowmark-backed Aston Lark Acquires Robertson Low

January 22, 2019

Insurance

Aston Lark, backed by private equity firm Bowmark, has acquired Robertson Low, one of Ireland’s largest independent insurance brokers. The deal is Aston Lark’s first overseas purchase and is intended to expand the group’s presence and specialist insurance and employee benefits capabilities in Ireland and the UK.

Roper Industries Acquires Strata Decision Technology

January 23, 2015

Healthcare Services

Roper Industries, Inc. acquired Strata Decision Technology, a Chicago-based provider of cloud-based financial analytics and performance software for healthcare providers. Strata will operate in Roper's Medical segment with its management team remaining in place; the seller was VSS Structured Capital Fund II, L.P., managed by Veronis Suhler Stevenson.