The Halifax Group Invests in The Liberty Group

Merit Capital Partners and Six Pillars Partners Recapitalize The Liberty Group

July 16, 2021

Staffing & HR

Merit Capital Partners and Six Pillars Partners, in partnership with The Liberty Group founder Ken Bohan, have acquired The Liberty Group, a Houston-based specialty temporary staffing and executive search firm serving the U.S. multi-family real estate industry. Merit provided subordinated debt and equity for the recapitalization to support growth and expand Liberty's on-site staffing, executive search and onboarding capabilities; the company was represented by Capital Alliance.

The Liberty Group Acquires Apartment Advantage

November 4, 2022

Staffing & HR

The Liberty Group, a portfolio company of The Halifax Group, has acquired Apartment Advantage, a Pacific Northwest apartment staffing and training provider. The deal expands Liberty's multifamily staffing footprint into the Portland, Oregon market and strengthens its presence in the Seattle area; terms were not disclosed.

The Liberty Group Acquires Michigan Staffing Division of Full House Marketing

April 11, 2023

Staffing & HR

The Liberty Group, a Halifax-backed provider of multifamily staffing solutions, has acquired the multifamily-focused temporary staffing and direct-hire placement services division of Full House Marketing, Inc. (Michigan). The deal (terms undisclosed) brings Full House Michigan’s staffing team and operations into Liberty’s brand to expand the buyer’s geographic footprint into Detroit and the broader Michigan market.

Tripadvisor Acquires Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings

April 29, 2025

Financial Services

Tripadvisor, Inc. completed its previously announced merger with Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc., acquiring the tracking-stock company and the Tripadvisor shares it held. The transaction converted Liberty TripAdvisor’s common and preferred shares into cash and Tripadvisor stock, repaid Exchangeable Debentures, and simplified Tripadvisor’s capital structure; Tripadvisor also finalized its redomestication to Nevada.

Two Sigma Acquires Liberty Source

September 28, 2021

Data & Analytics

Two Sigma has acquired Liberty Source, an on‑shore, socially responsible data workflow management and human-in-the-loop data services provider, from Digital Divide Data. Liberty Source will continue to operate as an independent entity and plans to expand its data services while advancing its mission to provide jobs to military spouses and veterans.

Copley Equity Partners Makes Minority Investment in Liberty Commercial Finance

August 10, 2020

Financial Services

Copley Equity Partners made a significant minority growth investment in Liberty Commercial Finance to support the company's expansion of direct funding capabilities and syndicated originations. The capital, alongside a new senior credit facility, is intended to accelerate Liberty's growth and enhance its equipment lease and finance operations.