Acquisitions in Connecticut, United States

White Cap has completed the acquisition of Colony Hardware, a direct-to-jobsite distributor of construction materials, tools, equipment, and safety supplies serving professional contractors. Colony Hardware, headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, adds a network of 60+ locations across roughly 19–20 states to expand White Cap’s footprint across the Eastern and Central United States; financial terms were not disclosed. The seller was Audax Private Equity, which acquired Colony in November 2018 and exited following an expansion strategy including add-on acquisitions and greenfield openings.

Keeler Motor Car Company, backed by capital partner Open Road Capital, acquired three dealerships—Lexus of Westport, Toyota of Westport, and Audi Hawthorne—from New Country Motor Car Group. Haig Partners served as exclusive advisor to New Country on the transaction. The dealerships are located in affluent markets in Connecticut (Westport) and New York (Westchester County).

D-Wave Quantum Inc. has completed its acquisition/merger with Quantum Circuits Inc. in a deal valued at about $550 million, combining D-Wave’s commercial annealing quantum systems with Quantum Circuits’ error-corrected superconducting gate-model technology. The transaction is intended to accelerate D-Wave’s dual-platform roadmap, with plans to make an initial gate-model system generally available in 2026. The consideration was reported as approximately $300 million in common stock and $250 million in cash, and D-Wave plans to establish a gate-model R&D center in New Haven, Connecticut.

Information Services Group (ISG), a Stamford, Connecticut-based technology research and advisory firm, acquired the AI Maturity Index, a SaaS platform used to assess and benchmark workforce readiness for AI adoption. The platform, founded by co-founders Eryn Peters and Iwo Szapar, will be rolled out to ISG clients as a scalable entry point for AI advisory engagements as part of ISG’s broader AI acceleration strategy.

Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. acquired NEFCO Holding Company LLC (NEFCO) from Bertram Capital. NEFCO is a Hartford, Connecticut-headquartered value-added distributor of SHARP construction supply products, tools, safety, and consumables serving professional contractors across the United States; financial terms were not disclosed.

Valor Exterior Partners, an exterior home services platform backed by Osceola Capital, acquired Landmark Exteriors. Landmark Exteriors is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut and provides residential roofing, siding, and other exterior home services across Connecticut and New York. The acquisition expands Valor’s footprint into Connecticut and further strengthens its presence in the Northeast corridor as part of Valor’s ongoing buy-and-build strategy.

Bridgeport Magnetics Group, Inc., a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of magnetic components and transformer solutions, was sold to an individual buyer in a transaction that closed on January 8, 2026. The company is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, and operates business units including Alpha-Core, Tortran, and Goertz Audio. Generational Group served as M&A advisor to Bridgeport Magnetics Group on the sale.

Patriot Pickle, a manufacturer and distributor of pickles and fermented food products, acquired Cosmo's Food Products, a West Haven, Connecticut-based maker of premium pepper products and antipasto specialties. The deal expands Patriot Pickle’s product portfolio and manufacturing capacity across foodservice and retail channels. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Emeren Group Ltd completed its previously announced merger with Shurya Vitra Ltd, with Emeren becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Shurya Vitra. Emeren shareholders are entitled to receive $0.20 per ordinary share and ADS holders $2.00 per ADS (less a $0.05 cancellation fee), in each case in cash, and Emeren requested suspension and delisting of its ADSs from the NYSE.

Waterford Hotel Group and Maverick Hotels & Restaurants announced a strategic merger aimed at accelerating growth and improving operational efficiencies. The combination expands the companies’ managed portfolio to more than 50 hospitality properties and strengthens their geographic reach across the Eastern U.S., New England, and the Midwest.

Kingdom of Threads acquired Storymakers Trading Co.'s tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) merchandise line, created by artist Tomi Ann Hill. The deal expands Kingdom of Threads from bookish, fantasy-inspired licensed merchandise further into the tabletop gaming space, adding products such as enamel pins, washi tape, stickers, greeting cards, and related designs.

Preferred Propane, a retail propane and fuel oil business serving Vernon and surrounding areas in Connecticut, has been sold to Energy Distribution Partners (EDP), a multi-state retail propane marketer. Blue Peak Resources advised on the transaction; the Violette family will continue to operate and grow its separate HVAC business, which was not included in the sale.

Reconomy acquired National Waste Associates (NWA), an outsourced managed waste services provider, through its North American platform Lincoln Waste Solutions. Headquartered in Glastonbury, Connecticut, NWA manages waste services across approximately 2,900 customer locations, and the deal strengthens Reconomy’s U.S. expansion and Lincoln Waste Solutions’ position as a top-five U.S. waste and recycling management operator.

Roofed Right America (RRA) announced the acquisition of and partnership with Eagle Rivet Roof Services, a commercial roofing services provider operating in Connecticut and Massachusetts and serving the broader New England region. Eagle Rivet will continue to operate under its brand while contributing to the broader RRA commercial roofing platform backed by Great Range Capital.

SLR announced it has acquired A. DiCesare Associates, P.C. (ADA), a Connecticut-based engineering firm specializing in highway and railroad bridge inspection and design, including underwater inspection services. The acquisition expands SLR’s transportation engineering and inspection capabilities and strengthens its infrastructure design and construction engineering solutions across the Northeastern United States.

Modern Pest Services, a pest and termite control provider owned by Anticimex, acquired Envirocare Pest Control, a full-service residential and commercial pest control business in western Connecticut. Envirocare (founded in 1998 and based in Watertown, Connecticut) will have its team join Modern Pest Services to expand capacity and strengthen Modern's presence in Connecticut. The deal closed on October 5, 2025, and terms were not disclosed.

Barry R. Haas, a New York-based private investor, acquired REET Corporation, an industrial components supplier specializing in fluid handling and sensor integration solutions. Following the transaction, the company will operate as Reet Precision Technologies, LLC. The acquisition closed on October 1, 2025, and Generational Group advised REET on the sale.

Tescan Group acquired FemtoInnovations, an innovator in ultrafast laser technologies. Following the acquisition, Tescan is launching a dedicated Laser Technology Business Unit headquartered at the University of Connecticut (UConn) Tech Park to expand its correlative and multimodal offering for semiconductor, biomedical device manufacturing, and research markets.

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. (IWS) announced the acquisition of North Atlantic Waste & Recycling, formerly Country Disposal. The deal expands IWS’s solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal footprint across central and southern Connecticut and adds North Atlantic’s employees and fleet into IWS operations.

Corient, a national wealth advisory firm, announced it has acquired Northeast Financial Consultants, a Connecticut-based registered investment advisor with approximately $4.5 billion in assets under management. The deal gives Corient its first location in Connecticut and expands its footprint across the New England wealth management market.

SDG Corporation acquired Hub City Media, Inc. (HCM), an identity and access management (IAM) consultancy. The deal expands SDG’s end-to-end IAM capabilities across advisory, integration, and managed services and is supported by SDG’s majority shareholder, Recognize Partners LP. Financial terms were not disclosed.

BharCap Partners made a strategic investment in GCG Advisory Partners, the parent company of GCG Wealth Management, as part of a recapitalization transaction. GCG’s management team rolled over significant equity and will continue to lead the firm, using the new capital to accelerate acquisitions and enhance its Monetize & Scale platform. The transaction also marks LNC Partners’ exit from its 2022 debt-and-equity investment in GCG; terms were not disclosed.

Lumelight, an integrated benefits compliance provider, acquired ClearFile, a regulatory compliance platform serving health plans, TPAs and PBMs. The deal expands Lumelight’s healthcare compliance and claims solutions by adding ClearFile’s SaaS capabilities for managing federal and state filing requirements, deadlines, and documentation. Goodroot, a healthcare incubator, sold its regulatory compliance affiliate ClearFile, and founder Joe Boyle will continue as president of ClearFile within Lumelight.

Hudson Glade acquired ComNet Communications as its second platform investment; financial terms were not disclosed. New State Capital Partners partnered with Hudson Glade on the transaction, with Energy Impact Partners and GarMark Partners providing financing and support. ComNet, headquartered in Bethel, Connecticut, provides low voltage infrastructure solutions including structured cabling, audiovisual, and security systems, and will continue to be led by CEO Glenn Wagner and the existing management team.

Sycamore Partners acquired CareCentrix, separating it from its prior owner Walgreens Boots Alliance and establishing CareCentrix as a private standalone company. Sycamore partnered with Stefano Pessina and his family on the transaction, with the Pessina family reinvesting 100% of their interests in CareCentrix. CareCentrix will continue to be led by CEO Steve Horowitz and the existing management team.

TRC Companies, Inc., a global professional services firm focused on the energy transition, acquired Strategic Energy Group (SEG), a leader in strategic energy management (SEM). The deal expands TRC’s energy efficiency capabilities for utility, commercial, and industrial customers by adding SEG’s data-driven continuous-improvement approach and its experience across more than 1,000 North American sites.

Gas-Fired Products, Inc., a Charlotte, North Carolina-based manufacturing firm, acquired Denlar Fire Protection, a manufacturer of pre-engineered fire suppression kitchen hoods. Headquartered in Chester, Connecticut, Denlar becomes the fourth brand within Gas-Fired Products’ portfolio, expanding its product offerings in fire suppression range hood systems.

Trinity Investments sold a majority interest in the Hyatt Regency Greenwich to an affiliate of Certares Real Estate Management LLC, forming a strategic partnership around the hotel. Trinity acquired the property from Hyatt in October 2022 and completed a $35 million renovation, positioning the 374-key hotel for future growth under the new joint ownership.

Affinity Esports Group acquired CT Esports Academy, expanding its esports programming presence in Wilton, Connecticut. The deal also supports an expanded partnership with Riverbrook Regional YMCA to deliver after-school programs, clubs, events, and coaching beginning in the fall.

Pursuit Aerospace, a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, announced the acquisition of Aeromet International from Privet Capital. The deal expands Pursuit’s casting capabilities by adding aluminum and magnesium light-alloy investment and sand-casting expertise, strengthening its offering to Aerospace & Defense customers.

Blue Sea Capital, LLC acquired MicroCare Holdings, LLC, a New Britain, Connecticut-based provider of precision cleaning, coating, and lubrication consumables and solutions serving healthcare, aerospace & defense, data centers, electronics, and other critical markets. Heartwood Partners exited its investment in MicroCare through the transaction; financial terms were not disclosed. MicroCare will continue under CEO Tom Tattersall and plans to accelerate organic growth, new product development, and pursue complementary acquisitions with Blue Sea Capital’s support.

Riverview Landscapes completed the acquisition of All State Landscape Services LLC, a commercial landscaping and snow services provider based in New Britain, Connecticut. The deal represents Riverview’s first expansion into Connecticut and its 16th acquisition since 2022; founder Peter Niro III will remain involved as a consultant while longtime general manager Mark Kozon will lead the Greater Hartford branch as Branch Manager.

Barnes Aerospace completed the acquisition of East Hartford Operations (EHO), a division of ATI Forged Products within ATI Inc., expanding Barnes’ capabilities in machining flight-safety-critical rotating hardware for commercial and defense aerospace. The East Hartford, Connecticut-based EHO facility manufactures components such as rotor hubs, rotorcraft components, and jet engine discs. Mesirow served as exclusive financial advisor to ATI on the divestiture.

Primetime Fitness, a Crunch Fitness franchisee backed by CapitalSpring, acquired 13 Crunch Fitness franchise gym locations across the New York metropolitan area spanning New York and New Jersey. The clubs were purchased from franchisees Carey Ave Development LLC (PacFit Group/Chris Pacifico) and AD Fitness LLC (Assaf Gal) and will continue operating under the Crunch Fitness brand with planned facility upgrades.

KKR & Co. Inc. has acquired a majority ownership stake in HealthCare Royalty Partners (HCRx), a biopharma royalty acquisition firm focused on royalty monetizations and related financing solutions. HCRx, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, will continue to be led by Chairman and CEO Clarke Futch, who will retain a substantial minority interest as the firms partner to expand biopharma royalty and credit investing capabilities.

Agellus Capital acquired CompassMSP, LLC and combined it with its existing portfolio company BlackPoint IT Services to create a scaled, multi-regional managed IT and cybersecurity services platform operating under the CompassMSP name. The transaction expands Agellus’ managed services footprint across major U.S. markets, adding broader cybersecurity, cloud, compliance, and advisory capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

Aspen Standard Wealth, LLC acquired SKY Investment Group, LLC, a Hartford, Connecticut-based registered investment adviser with approximately $880 million in assets under management. SKY will join Aspen’s long-term partnership platform for independent advisory firms, with Aspen providing capital and infrastructure to support continued growth while preserving SKY’s identity and leadership.

Procyon, an independent registered investment advisory firm, acquired Connecticut-based Wooster Corthell Wealth Management, which manages approximately $600 million in client assets. The acquisition expands Procyon’s Northeast footprint and increases its total assets under management to about $8 billion, while Wooster Corthell’s Glastonbury office continues operating with its team joining Procyon. Dynasty Investment Bank served as Procyon’s exclusive financial advisor on the transaction.

Flexi Software, a provider of enterprise accounting software for insurance companies and financial institutions, received a strategic investment from Quality Standard. The investment is intended to support continued product innovation and customer service, and coincides with leadership changes including Jason Gilliland joining Flexi as CEO and co-founder Stefan R. Bothe retiring as CEO and chairman.

Choice Financial Group (CFG) announced its 30th acquisition with the purchase of Corporate Risk Solutions (CRS), a Connecticut-based firm focused on sophisticated risk management strategies and consulting. CRS, headquartered in Southington, will deepen CFG’s specialized capabilities across areas such as transactional risk, audit and analytics, litigation support, and operational risk assessments. CFG is backed by institutional capital support from Northlane Capital Partners.

Rent-A-Container (RAC), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired The Eagle Leasing Company, a provider of portable storage containers, ground level offices, semi-trailers, and mobile office solutions across the Northeast United States. The combination creates one of the largest independent portable storage and ground level office leasing networks in the United States, expanding RAC’s footprint across the East Coast and beyond.

A Private Family Fund acquired L & I Refrigeration, Inc., a family-owned commercial refrigeration services company. The transaction closed on July 3, 2025, with L & I Refrigeration continuing to serve convenience stores, restaurant chains, and independent retailers across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.

Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany) has completed its acquisition of SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. for an enterprise value of $3.4 billion (about €3 billion), following regulatory clearances. Merck becomes the sole owner and SpringWorks shares will no longer trade on Nasdaq, with SpringWorks shareholders receiving $47 per share in cash. The deal adds SpringWorks’ rare tumor portfolio (including Ogsiveo and Gomekli) to accelerate Merck’s Healthcare growth and expand its rare tumor business.

Extra Duty Solutions (EDS) received a significant growth equity investment from Bregal Sagemount. The investment will support EDS’s strategic growth initiatives, including enhancing its technology offerings, expanding its geographic footprint, and broadening solutions for law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Constitution Surgery Alliance (CSA), an independent developer and operator of ambulatory surgery centers, received a strategic growth investment from private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS). WCAS will provide capital and expertise to support CSA’s national expansion in turnkey ASC development and management; CSA currently manages 16 facilities across five states.

Ewaste+, a Victor, New York-based provider of electronics recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) services backed by Sidereal Capital Group, acquired Take 2 Recycling, an electronics recycler based in Waterbury, Connecticut. The deal supports Ewaste+’s expansion strategy across the U.S. Northeast and adds a Connecticut footprint, with Take 2’s team (including President Mick Schum) expected to play a key role in ongoing regional growth and integration.

Chocolate Works, a portfolio company of Insignia Capital Partners, announced the acquisition of Thompson Chocolate, a specialty and foil-wrapped chocolate novelties manufacturer headquartered in Meriden, Connecticut. The deal adds Thompson’s foil-wrapping and co-manufacturing capabilities to Chocolate Works’ branded and private-label platform and represents Chocolate Works’ second add-on acquisition following Moonstruck Chocolate.

TA Associates announced a strategic minority investment in Kline Hill Partners, an investment firm focused on the private equity secondary market. The partnership is intended to support Kline Hill’s continued growth and scaling, with the transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2025; terms were not disclosed.

Funds associated with AEA Investors’ Small Business Private Equity strategy made a strategic majority investment in Splash Car Wash, acquiring the position from Palladin Consumer Retail Partners. The partnership is intended to support Splash’s continued organic growth and expansion through strategic acquisitions and new site openings. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Mission Critical Group (MCG) acquired DVM Manufacturing, LLC (DVM Power + Control), a manufacturer of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment serving data centers, industrial facilities, and other mission-critical applications. The deal expands MCG’s manufacturing footprint and field service capabilities, adding DVM’s 350,000 square feet of production space across Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Connecticut and strengthening retrofit and modernization services from DVM’s Naugatuck, Connecticut facility.

Modern Pest Services, an Anticimex company, acquired Guardian Pest Control, a full-service pest and termite control provider serving central Connecticut. The Aust Group represented Guardian and its owner/founder Fred Markowich in the sale; the deal closed in December (year not disclosed) and financial terms were not disclosed.

Foundation Source acquired Giving Place, a software platform for family office giving programs and private foundations, from Give, a TIFIN Company. Completed on April 21, 2025, the deal expands Foundation Source’s philanthropic fintech and administration offerings for wealth managers, family enterprises, and private/family foundations; financial terms were not disclosed.

Constellation Wealth Capital (CWC) acquired a strategic minority stake in Procyon Partners, an independent registered investment advisory (RIA) firm. The investment is intended to support Procyon Partners’ growth initiatives, including scaling operations, expanding talent, and broadening its national footprint while the firm remains independently operated.

Falx Capital LLC, through a private investment group it leads, has acquired Pyramid Time Systems, LLC, a provider of time and attendance solutions and synchronized time systems. As part of the transaction, Falx Capital is partnering with John ("Jack") Kiley, who will become CEO and President, while the prior owners John Augustyn and George Bucci will retire after supporting a transition.

Yonah Group, led by Army veterans Michael Maniaci and Miles Kirwin, acquired the Pella Windows & Doors distributorship serving Connecticut and parts of New York (Pella CT-NY). The transaction provides a succession transition for longtime owner-operator Desmond Rea and positions the business for continued growth in the regional home improvement market as an exclusive independent Pella distributor.

Reconomy acquired American Outsourced Waste and Recycling (AOWR), an outsourced waste management business headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut. The deal expands Reconomy’s North American footprint and adds capabilities, capacity, headcount, and customers to its Lincoln Waste Solutions platform as it scales waste and recycling management operations across the US.

MEI Rigging & Crating, LLC, a portfolio company of Olympus Partners, acquired Northeast Riggers. Founded in 1975, Northeast Riggers provides machinery moving, transportation, and managed storage services from locations in Farmington, Connecticut; Jupiter, Florida; and Columbus, Georgia, strengthening MEI’s presence in New England and the Southeast.

Viamedia, an independent digital and linear advertising rep firm, announced it has acquired LocalFactor, a tech-enabled digital advertising company focused on omnichannel programmatic solutions. The deal combines Viamedia’s linear TV and digital ad infrastructure with LocalFactor’s data-driven targeting and programmatic capabilities, while retaining the LocalFactor brand as a division of Viamedia. LocalFactor founder and CEO Evan Rutchik will become Viamedia’s President & Chief Strategy Officer and continue overseeing LocalFactor’s operations.

The Cigna Group completed the sale of its Medicare Advantage, Cigna Supplemental Benefits, Medicare Part D, and CareAllies businesses to Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). The divestiture is intended to streamline Cigna’s portfolio, with proceeds expected to be used primarily for share repurchases, while Cigna’s Evernorth Health Services will continue providing pharmacy benefit and other services to the sold businesses under post-closing services agreements.

Stonington Vineyards, a Connecticut winery and founding member of the Connecticut Wine Trail, has been sold to a private local family buyer group. The transaction was advised by Osage Advisors, and the buyers plan to preserve the winery’s heritage while expanding offerings and visitor experiences.

Trinity Consultants, a global environmental consulting firm, acquired Jaffe Holden, a Connecticut-based architectural acoustics and audio/video design consultancy serving performing arts, educational, and cultural spaces. Jaffe Holden will operate within Trinity's built environment business, combining capabilities with Trinity companies Cerami, Valcoustics, and Longman Lindsey, with Jaffe Holden’s leadership team continuing in key roles.

Reworld acquired R.E.D. Technologies, LLC (REDTECH), a privately held profiled waste and field remediation company based in Portland, Connecticut, along with REDTECH Rail. The deal expands Reworld’s hazardous and non-hazardous waste logistics and rail transloading capabilities across the Northeastern United States, leveraging REDTECH’s transfer station infrastructure, railcar fleet, and equipment.

CongruityHR, a North Carolina-based professional employer organization (PEO) and portfolio company of RFE Investment Partners, acquired Total Team Solutions (TTS). TTS is a Glastonbury, Connecticut-based PEO providing payroll, employee benefits, and human resource services to small and mid-sized businesses, primarily in Connecticut and New York.

Newly formed Stronvar Aerospace announced the acquisition of Electro Methods Inc. (EMI) from its privately held owners. Stronvar plans to invest in EMI to expand capabilities and capacity for aero-engine OEM customers, with support from an investment by Blackstone's private equity strategy for individual investors.

King Risk Partners announced it has acquired Kerr Agency Inc., an independent insurance agency based in Simsbury, Connecticut. The deal expands King Risk Partners’ presence in the Northeast, strengthening its Connecticut footprint and broadening insurance offerings for clients in the region.

TPG, through its TPG Rise Climate Transition Infrastructure strategy, agreed to acquire and subsequently completed the acquisition of Altus Power, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at approximately $2.2 billion including outstanding debt. Altus Power shareholders received $5.00 per share, and following closing Altus Power became privately held and its NYSE-listed Class A shares were delisted.

Circular Services, a private recycling and circular economy services provider, announced that Quantum Organics has joined the company. The acquisition adds advanced food and green waste processing capabilities, including anaerobic digestion and large-scale composting, expanding Circular Services’ organics collection and processing footprint in the Northeast and across the United States.

Kinderhook Industries, LLC acquired US Anchors in partnership with the Garfield Family (Ted and David Garfield), with the family retaining an ownership stake. US Anchors, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, manufactures specialty construction anchors and fasteners through its TOGGLER, Wej-It and Heckmann brands and operates a distribution arm, Gotham Building Supplies. Jordan Eisenberg will join the company as CEO as Kinderhook and the Garfield Family pursue continued growth, including potential strategic acquisitions.

Natural Upcycling, an organics and food waste recycling company headquartered in Rochester, New York, acquired Ridgefield, Connecticut-based Curbside Compost. Curbside Compost provides food scrap recycling and soil delivery services across Connecticut and New York, and the deal is intended to expand Natural Upcycling’s presence in those markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (the "Apollo Funds") completed the all-cash acquisition of Barnes Group Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $3.6 billion in total enterprise value. Barnes shareholders will receive $47.50 per share in cash, and Barnes’ common stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.

Netsurit, a managed service provider (MSP) headquartered in New York, acquired US Computer Connection (USCC), an MSP serving small and mid-sized businesses in the Tri-State area. USCC is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and the deal supports Netsurit’s ongoing expansion of its U.S. footprint and managed services capabilities across Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.

PremiStar, a commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, and building automation services provider, partnered with Air Temp Mechanical, described as Connecticut’s largest independent commercial HVAC contractor. Air Temp Mechanical (founded 2001, based in Central Connecticut) provides HVAC/mechanical installation, maintenance and repairs, building controls, plumbing, energy services, and sheet metal fabrication across the Hartford-to-New Haven corridor, expanding PremiStar’s footprint to 16 states.

SightMD Connecticut acquired Doctor & Associates, an ophthalmology practice serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, with locations in Westport, Wilton, and Norwalk. The transaction expands SightMD Connecticut’s comprehensive eye-care footprint across southern Connecticut, and integrates Doctor & Associates’ physicians and staff into the SightMD Connecticut network. Sight Growth Partners, the administrative services provider for SightMD and its state affiliates, supported the combination and is backed by Chicago Pacific Founders.

Lockmasters, Inc., a portfolio company of Dominus Capital, acquired Orchard Lock Distributors LLC, a specialty wholesale distributor of commercial and architectural door hardware and security solutions. Orchard Lock, based in Hamden, Connecticut, will operate as the New England division of JLM Wholesale, Inc., which Lockmasters acquired in January 2024. The deal is described as Lockmasters’ fourth add-on acquisition under Dominus’ ownership.

Hub International Limited acquired the assets of Byrnes Agency, Incorporated, a privately owned insurance agency in Eastern Connecticut. Byrnes Agency’s team will join Hub New England and operate as “Byrnes Agency, a Hub International company.” Financial terms were not disclosed, and Philo Smith served as financial advisor to Byrnes Agency.

GEON Performance Solutions acquired Foster Corporation, a compounder of biomedical polymers serving the healthcare and medical device markets. The deal expands GEON’s high-value medical polymer platform by adding Foster’s custom medical compounds, implantable materials, and clean/white room manufacturing capabilities. Foster is headquartered in Putnam, Connecticut, and GEON is a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners.

Invst, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based registered investment advisor (RIA), announced it has acquired NS Capital, a Stamford, Connecticut-based RIA. The combination is intended to create a larger retirement-focused advisory practice and launch the INVST Unity Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) to expand and streamline 401(k) retirement plan solutions for business clients.

Mesirow, an independent employee-owned financial services firm (Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc.), acquired Bastion Management, an asset-backed specialty finance lender and private credit manager. The transaction closed on December 31, 2024, and Bastion will operate within Mesirow Global Investment Management as a platform for expanding Mesirow’s private credit asset-backed lending capabilities.

Altus Fire & Life Safety (Altus), a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax Partners LLP, acquired Facility Compliance Services LLC and Facilities Compliance Fire Protection LLC (together, FCS). The acquisition expands Altus’ fire and life safety inspection, testing, maintenance, and compliance capabilities and adds geographic presence in Connecticut.

Proven Behavior Solutions, an outpatient therapy provider for children with autism in Massachusetts, announced the acquisition of Prism Autism Education & Consultation in Connecticut. The partnership expands Proven’s geographic reach and service offerings, including Prism’s center-based ABA locations and Prism Academy, a private special education school. Both organizations will continue operating under their respective brands as they integrate operations and share best practices.

Hub International Limited acquired the assets of Fairfield County Bank Insurance Services, LLC, an independent insurance agency providing commercial and personal insurance and employee benefits services. Fairfield County Bank Insurance Services is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with additional offices across Connecticut and New York; transaction terms were not disclosed.

Recognize, a private equity firm focused on digital services, made a significant strategic investment in SDG Corporation. SDG is a provider of advisory, implementation, and managed cybersecurity services focused on identity and access management, threat, and risk, and will continue to be led by founder and CEO Ajay Gupta.

Abra Health Group acquired All About Kids Pediatric Dentistry, a Connecticut-based pediatric dental practice with four locations, expanding Abra’s footprint into its third state after New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The acquired practice will operate under the Abra umbrella, and Abra also announced plans to open a new location in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 2025.

Dental365 announced the acquisition of Brush & Floss Dental Center, expanding its presence in Connecticut with its fifth location in the state and more than 140 offices overall. Brush & Floss Dental Center is a Stratford, Connecticut dental practice led by Dr. Jeffrey C. Hoos and provides general and specialty dental services.

BerryDunn, an assurance, tax, and consulting firm, has merged with Connecticut-based accounting, tax, and advisory firm Burzenski & Company, effective December 1, 2024. Following the merger, Burzenski & Company will assume the BerryDunn name and continue operating from its East Haven, Connecticut office. The combination expands BerryDunn’s capabilities in serving veterinary practices and strengthens its construction and outsourced accounting service offerings.

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of Archambault Insurance Associates, a family-owned, full-service insurance agency based in Putnam, Connecticut. The acquisition expands World’s presence in Connecticut; financial terms were not disclosed.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced it has acquired Shepard Insurance Group, a retail insurance broker specializing in high-net-worth clients. Shepard Insurance Group will continue operating from its Old Greenwich location under Gallagher’s Northeast region retail property/casualty brokerage leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Kelvin Group, a Southfield Capital-backed provider of mission-critical mechanical services, acquired JS Compliance, LLC, a nationwide process safety and risk management consultancy. The deal expands Kelvin’s compliance and process safety management capabilities and marks Kelvin’s thirteenth acquisition since partnering with Southfield Capital.

3 Boomerang Capital (3BC) announced a majority growth investment in Enjoin, LLC, a provider of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) solutions for hospitals and health systems. The investment is intended to provide strategic resources and capital to support Enjoin’s continued expansion of its tech-enabled capabilities focused on CDI and revenue integrity.

CCi Voice acquired IP Genie, a phone service provider based in South Windsor, Connecticut, to expand CCi Voice’s Northeast footprint and strengthen its municipal-market offerings. CCi Voice plans to integrate IP Genie’s VoIP and unified communications technologies, and IP Genie’s president and seven employees will join CCi Voice as part of the transaction.

SRBA Group, a Dutch provider of controlled environment facilities, acquired a majority interest in U.S.-based Corporate Construction Inc. Corporate Construction, headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut, specializes in complex commercial construction projects including clean rooms, laboratories, industrial manufacturing, and medical facilities. IRIS Corporate Finance and Protegrity Advisors advised SRBA Group and supported financing, due diligence, and negotiation of key terms.

Foley Company acquired SALSCO, Inc., a Cheshire, Connecticut-based manufacturer and designer of turf maintenance equipment for golf, turf, and sports field professionals. The deal, effective Sept. 1, 2024, adds SALSCO’s in-house designed product portfolio (including greens rollers, core recovery vehicles, leaf vacuums and other turf/grounds equipment) to Foley’s golf and turf shop-tools offering.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Sonitrol New England, a regional provider of security and fire alarm services, from the Sonitrol Security Systems network. The acquisition adds branches in Rocky Hill, Connecticut and Riverside, Rhode Island, marking Pye-Barker’s first location in Rhode Island and expanding its fire code compliance and life safety services footprint in the Northeast.

Branford Castle Partners acquired Hoffman Engineering, a Stamford, Connecticut-based developer and manufacturer of night vision test equipment, night vision imaging lighting systems, and commercial aviation LED specialty lighting products, from Trident Maritime Systems. The transaction represents Branford Castle Fund II’s sixth platform investment, with financing support including senior debt from O2 Sponsor Finance and mezzanine/subordinated debt plus an equity co-investment from Brookside Capital Partners. Trident, a portfolio company of investment affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company, divested Hoffman to streamline its offerings and focus on core maritime end markets; terms were not disclosed.

NationsBenefits, a fintech and supplemental benefits platform for managed care organizations, acquired Good Measures, a Food as Medicine and personalized nutrition technology and coaching platform. The deal expands NationsBenefits’ vertically integrated offering by combining Good Measures’ patented nutrition technology and clinical coaching with NationsBenefits’ food and benefits infrastructure (including meal delivery and flex card solutions) to serve health plans and their members nationwide.

Zaelab acquired Trellis, Inc., a B2B-focused digital commerce and marketing solutions agency, to expand its full-service B2B digital transformation and eCommerce capabilities. The deal adds Trellis’ expertise in D2C and marketplace channels, UX and digital strategy, and platform capabilities across Shopify, BigCommerce, and Adobe Commerce to better serve Zaelab’s global client base.

The Colony Group, LLC acquired (merged with) GYL Financial Synergies, LLC in a transaction completed on November 1, 2024. GYL, headquartered in West Hartford, Connecticut, adds more than $6.6 billion of regulatory assets under management to Colony and strengthens Colony’s financial planning, investment management, and institutional consulting capabilities.

PackEdge, Inc. has acquired Fluted Partition, a specialized unit of Valley Container, to expand its custom packaging design and manufacturing capabilities. The deal adds Fluted Partition’s expertise in engineered fluted trays/partitions and brings its manufacturing team into PackEdge as the company continues investing in equipment and technology to enhance production efficiency.

Foxhole Group, an industrial-focused private investment firm, acquired Accutron Inc. and added it to its Foxtronics EMS platform. Accutron will join OSDA, CCK Automation, and Argo under Foxtronics EMS, expanding the platform’s printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and advanced manufacturing capabilities across life science and aerospace/defense end markets. FOCUS Investment Banking advised Accutron on the transaction, and Foxhole described the deal as a partnership with the Faldu family.

UST acquired the automation unit of Information Services Group (ISG) for $27 million in an all-cash transaction. The acquired business provides intelligent automation services including AI-enabled automation and robotic process automation (RPA) implementation, support, and licensing, expanding UST’s intelligent automation consulting capabilities and partner ecosystem.