Acquisitions in Nebraska, United States

Agellus Capital acquired Omaha-based Crux Consulting, a fire and life safety design, engineering, and consulting firm. Crux will join Agellus’ portfolio company Bluejack Fire & Life Safety, where the combined engineering organization will operate as Orcus Fire Risk to expand capabilities across code consulting, risk modeling, engineering/design, and related services.

Truelink Capital agreed to acquire SouthernCarlson, a U.S. distributor and service provider of construction and industrial fasteners, tools, and consumable supplies, from Kyocera Corporation. Bain Capital Credit and Private Credit at Goldman Sachs Alternatives provided a senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition; financing terms were not disclosed.

Threaded Fasteners Inc. (TFI) acquired TSA Manufacturing Inc., a fastener manufacturer based in Omaha, Nebraska, with the transaction closing on January 5, 2026. The deal strengthens TFI’s vertical integration by bringing in-house specialized fastener products it previously purchased for distribution, enhancing supply-chain control and operational efficiency across construction and manufacturing end markets.

Equity Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Equity Bank, completed its merger with Frontier Holdings, LLC, the parent of Omaha, Nebraska-based Frontier Bank, effective January 1, 2026. The deal expands Equity into Nebraska by adding seven Frontier Bank locations, which will reopen as Equity Bank on January 2, 2026, with core and digital banking systems consolidation planned for February 2026.

Nations Roof LLC acquired Boone Brothers Roofing, a commercial roofing provider operating across the Midwest, to expand its geographic reach and service capabilities. Boone Brothers is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with additional offices in Olathe, Kansas and Sioux City, Iowa, and will continue operating under its existing name as a Nations Roof company. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

GarageCo, a national garage door services platform backed by Gridiron Capital, acquired Omaha Door & Window. Omaha Door & Window will continue operating under its existing brand while gaining access to GarageCo resources across marketing, technology, operations, and leadership development as GarageCo expands its footprint.

Social Assurance acquired MindMixer, an online civic and community engagement platform founded in 2010, to expand its ecosystem of digital communication and engagement tools for schools, governments, and civic organizations. MindMixer will be integrated into Social Assurance’s unified, AI-forward engagement and communication platform, including enhancements for its Class Intercom division. Financial terms were not disclosed.

ProMed Staffing Resources, a New York-based medical staffing agency, acquired Rock Medical Group, a travel nurse and allied health staffing agency headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The deal expands ProMed’s reach in travel nurse and healthcare staffing and is intended to enhance support and benefits for clinicians through broader national job access and 24/7 recruiter/concierge support.

SRM Equity Partners LLC announced a strategic partnership/investment in Stone Enterprises Inc., a provider of mission-critical aftermarket parts and equipment solutions for the food processing industry across North America. As part of the transaction, founder Tracy Stone will retain a meaningful ownership stake and continue to lead the company as CEO, with SRM supporting future growth and potential strategic acquisitions.

CrossMed Healthcare Staffing, a women-owned healthcare staffing firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, acquired Summit Medical Staffing, a veteran- and employee-owned healthcare staffing agency located in Fremont, Nebraska. The deal expands CrossMed’s clinician network and staffing capabilities for healthcare facilities nationwide, while integrating Summit’s clinician and recruiter relationships into CrossMed’s platform.

Fusion, the parent company of Fusion Medical Staffing and Fusion Workforce Solutions, acquired the Omaha, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs franchise of in-home care provider Comfort Keepers. The deal marks Fusion’s entry into the home care industry, adding a non-medical senior assisted-living-at-home offering to its healthcare services portfolio.

AIR Control Concepts ("AIR") acquired Force Equipment HVAC, a full-service commercial HVAC manufacturers' representative serving the Nebraska market. The deal expands AIR’s Midwest footprint and adds sales, service, and support capabilities in Nebraska through Force Equipment HVAC’s team and commercial HVAC solutions offering.

MKS, a Kansas City-based family-owned pipe, valve, and fitting (PVF) distributor, acquired Industrial Pipe & Supply (IPS) of Omaha, Nebraska. The deal expands MKS’s distribution footprint and service capabilities across Nebraska and Iowa, while IPS will continue operating under its brand with its local team retained.

Main Street Capital Corporation fully exited its debt investments and partially exited its equity investment in Nebraska Vet AcquireCo, LLC (dba Heritage Vet Partners) upon completion of a majority recapitalization with a new financial sponsor. Heritage Vet Partners, headquartered in West Point, Nebraska, is a national provider of rural, mixed, and large animal veterinary services and products across the United States. As part of the transaction, Main Street realized a $55.5 million gain and received a minority equity position in the acquirer.

Pure Hockey, a hockey equipment and apparel retailer, acquired Off The Bench, a locally owned hockey and lacrosse retail store in Omaha, Nebraska. The deal marks Pure Hockey’s first entry into Nebraska and expands its nationwide retail footprint as it integrates Off The Bench into its store network.

Turning Rock Partners provided $30 million in expansion capital to SilverLeaf Wealth Management, an independent wealth advisory firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The investment will support SilverLeaf’s next phase of growth, including continuing its acquisition strategy and expanding services to a broader client base, while the firm remains founder-owned.

Hudl, a cloud-based sports video and data technology provider, completed the acquisition of FastModel Sports. The deal adds FastModel’s play design, scouting, recruiting, and game-preparation software (primarily for basketball and ice hockey) to Hudl’s video, analytics, and content platform to streamline coaches’ workflows and enhance game planning and athlete development.

Summit Fire Protection Co., a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), acquired General Fire & Safety Equipment Company of Omaha, Inc., effective March 4, 2025. The deal expands Summit Fire Protection’s presence and capabilities in Nebraska and the Midwest, adding General Fire & Safety’s fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, extinguisher, and safety equipment services.

Les Schwab Tires acquired Modern Tire Pros in North Platte, Nebraska, expanding its retail footprint into its 15th state. Les Schwab officially took ownership of the location on March 1 and reopened the store on March 3 after completing updates, with a community grand opening planned for early April.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Nebraska Safety and Fire Equipment, expanding its Midwest footprint by adding three Nebraska locations. Nebraska Safety and Fire Equipment provides commercial fire protection and life-safety services, including fire sprinkler systems, security systems, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers, with an expanded service area across several nearby states.

Mitchell Martin acquired eMerging, an IT staffing firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, in a deal that closed on Feb. 17. eMerging’s team, led by founder, President and CEO Julie Dunne, will remain in Omaha and the eMerging brand is expected to be merged into Mitchell Martin within about 90 days; financial terms were not disclosed.

Finovifi, a provider of AI-powered fintech solutions for community banks, acquired Modern Banking Systems (MBS), a core banking processing software provider headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Finovifi also acquired Modern Banking Systems of Alabama (MBSAL), a long-time distributor of MBS solutions in the Southeastern United States, to expand distribution, support, and regional market reach.

Quantum Workplace, an employee engagement and performance management platform, announced it has acquired WorkDove, a provider of performance management software. The deal expands Quantum Workplace’s footprint in the performance and talent management space and brings WorkDove customers onto Quantum Workplace’s all-in-one platform.

Carpenter Media Group, the parent company of Black Press Media, acquired Nebraska-based Enterprise Media Group. The deal includes Enterprise’s 10 weekly newspapers and three total market coverage shoppers operating in Nebraska and Iowa, transferring stewardship from the Rhoades family to Carpenter Media Group.

Arcus Healthcare Partners acquired Kinship Pointe Northridge, an independent and assisted living senior living community in Kearney, Nebraska. As part of the transition, Omega Senior Living will provide third-party management services for the community.

White Cap, a distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products, acquired TOOFast Supply, a supplier of professional-grade tools and fasteners with four locations in Nebraska. The acquisition expands White Cap’s operations in its Central Region and brings TOOFast Supply into White Cap’s suite of brands, branches, and value-added services.

DXP Enterprises, Inc. completed the acquisitions of Burt Gurney & Associates (BGA) and MaxVac Inc., funding the deals with cash on hand. BGA is a manufacturers representative serving municipal water and wastewater markets, while MaxVac provides vacuum pump sales, repair, and maintenance services in California; the acquisitions expand DXP’s geographic reach and capabilities across its water and vacuum pump offerings.

Triage Staffing, a medical staffing agency headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, has acquired RTG Medical, a Fremont-based healthcare staffing agency founded in 2001. The deal expands Triage’s nursing, long-term care, and allied staffing divisions and strengthens its healthcare staffing footprint. RTG’s COO and co-founder Jeremy Guenthner will transition into a role at Triage, while RTG President and CEO Charlie Janssen will exit following the acquisition.

NativeSeed Group, a seed and erosion control platform backed by Heartwood Partners, acquired Arrow Seed after four generations of family ownership. Arrow Seed, headquartered in Broken Bow, Nebraska, supplies conservation and premium native grass, wildflower, forage, turf grass, and small grain seed products primarily to Midwest customers. The deal expands NativeSeed’s Midwest footprint and warm-season seed offerings and represents NativeSeed’s second add-on acquisition since Heartwood Partners’ April 2022 investment in the platform.

Troon acquired CaddieNow, a Lincoln, Nebraska-based caddie technology and management company that partners with more than 50 golf clubs across 25 states. The deal adds CaddieNow to Troon’s caddie services division alongside CADDIE MASTER and ClubUp, expanding Troon’s end-to-end caddie program solutions for private clubs, public courses, and resorts.

Stellex Capital Management acquired The James Skinner Baking Company (J. Skinner), with D.A. Davidson & Co. serving as financial advisor to J. Skinner. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, J. Skinner produces ready-to-eat baked sweet goods for grocery in-store bakeries, foodservice providers, and co-pack partners. Stellex plans to support further investment in production capacity expansion, increased automation, and new product development.

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. acquired all shares of Taylor & Martin Enterprises, LLC, a major truck auction business in the United States. Mitsui plans to expand Taylor & Martin’s auction-site footprint and service offerings in North America while leveraging synergies with its existing North American automotive business.

Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) has completed the acquisition of General Siding Supply, a building supplies distributor focused on siding, windows, and doors. General Siding is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and operates additional branches across Nebraska, Iowa, and North Dakota, expanding Beacon’s branch network in key Midwest markets.

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. announced the acquisition of Speece Lewis Engineers, a transportation and bridge design engineering firm based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The deal expands Bowman’s national transportation engineering practice and adds capabilities in hydraulics, surveying/geospatial, and field services; the acquisition was financed with a combination of cash, seller notes, and equity.

Senior Market Sales (SMS) has acquired Pro Insurance Resources to expand its national health and wealth distribution network and support continued innovation across the SMS family of companies. Pro Insurance Resources is a Medicare-focused field marketing organization serving independent insurance agents, primarily in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota, and will now leverage the SMS platform and resources.

Greater Omaha Packing Inc. acquired fellow Nebraska company Heartland Proteins. Heartland Proteins purchases and distributes meat and bone meal for the animal feed industry, and founder Keith Fulton is expected to continue his involvement as the business is supported with additional capital for growth.

Green Plains Inc. completed its acquisition of all publicly held common units of Green Plains Partners LP that it and its affiliates did not already own. The deal was structured as a merger in which unitholders received 0.405 shares of Green Plains common stock plus $2.00 in cash (and cash for unpaid distributions) per outstanding common unit, resulting in Green Plains Partners becoming an indirect wholly owned subsidiary and delisting from NASDAQ.

Antarctica Capital announced the completion of its acquisition of Midwest Holding Inc., a technology-driven life and annuity platform, via an affiliate. Midwest will continue operating under its current name and leadership team, maintaining its headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska. Midwest shareholders will receive $27.00 in cash per share and the company’s shares will cease trading on Nasdaq.

Funds managed by Harvest Partners completed the acquisition of Road Safety Services, Inc. (RSS) from Parallel49 Equity. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, RSS provides pavement marking and other road safety-related services across 15 U.S. states, and its management team led by CEO Mike Johnson will continue to lead the business and remain significant owners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

McCarthy Capital made a growth investment in Omaha Steaks to support accelerated growth while the Simon family and management retain operating control and meaningful ownership. Concurrently, Omaha Steaks elevated Nate Rempe to President and Chief Executive Officer, with Todd Simon continuing as Chairman.

FreshEdge, a super-regional distributor of fresh food solutions backed by Wind Point Partners, acquired Greenberg Fruit Company, a specialty produce distributor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The deal expands FreshEdge’s Midwest footprint westward and strengthens its supply chain and logistics network, adding Greenberg’s fresh-cut processing brand Professor Fresh.

Atlantic Street Capital (ASC) acquired Brown's Medical Imaging, a Midwest-focused provider of medical imaging equipment and related service, maintenance, and support headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. ASC plans to combine Brown's Medical Imaging with its prior investment, Prestige Medical Imaging (acquired in 2021), to create the second-largest independent provider of medical imaging service and solutions in the United States. Brown's president Chad Brown will continue to lead the business alongside newly appointed ASC Medical Imaging Platform CEO Larry Hicks.

Agrality, an Argentine seed industry solutions company, acquired Nebraska Irrigated Seeds (NIS) of Fremont, Nebraska. The deal adds four operational sites and materially expands Agrality’s warehousing, logistics, seed processing capacity, and access to field machinery and acreage, strengthening its reach in the US Midwest corn-belt.

Rickley Sports Cards, LLC has completed the acquisition of Perfect 10 Card Company, LLC in a private transaction with undisclosed financial terms. Perfect 10 Card Company, founded in 2020 and based in Omaha, Nebraska, sells sealed sports hobby boxes and graded sports cards, and will be integrated into Rickley Sports Cards’ operations.

InTandem Capital Partners completed a strategic equity investment in OrthoNebraska, a Nebraska-based provider of orthopedic and musculoskeletal care. Audax Private Debt provided a unitranche credit facility (as joint lead arranger) to support InTandem’s acquisition/OrthoNebraska platform investment. OrthoNebraska operates clinics across Nebraska and nearby Iowa and Missouri markets and provides a broad set of orthopedic, therapy, imaging, urgent care, and surgical services.

ShoreView (via its fund ShoreView Capital Partners IV, L.P.) acquired Garner Industries, a Lincoln, Nebraska-based manufacturer and supplier of level measurement sensors (BinMaster brand) and a custom injection molder. The transaction provides an ownership transition for majority owner Phil Mullin and positions Garner to pursue growth through new product development, end-market expansion, and potential add-on acquisitions in the test and measurement industrial technology space.

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) has acquired FieldWise, LLC, an agricultural technology provider focused on subscription-based precision irrigation solutions. FieldWise, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Norfolk, Nebraska, will continue to operate independently as Lindsay expands its smart irrigation and AgTech offerings alongside its FieldNET remote irrigation management brand.

RelaDyne, a major North American lubricant distributor and provider of fuel, DEF, and industrial reliability services, has acquired Allied Oil. Allied Oil, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, expands RelaDyne’s geographic presence in the Midwest and strengthens its lubricant and DEF solutions and industrial services capabilities.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Bamford, Inc., a full-service fire sprinkler company serving central and western Nebraska. The deal expands Pye-Barker’s geographic footprint into its 36th U.S. state and adds Bamford’s inspection, testing, maintenance, installation and fabrication capabilities for fire sprinkler systems.

Argenta has agreed to acquire the CRO services of Midwest Veterinary Services, Inc. (MVS), expanding its animal health and nutrition molecule-to-market capabilities. Founded in 1987 in Oakland, Nebraska, MVS will operate as a standalone business unit within Argenta, with its existing management team remaining in place.

Jackson Healthcare completed its acquisition of Omaha, Nebraska-based LRS Healthcare, a nurse and allied health medical staffing firm, after signing a definitive agreement in May 2023. LRS Healthcare will continue operating under the LRS brand from its Omaha headquarters with Jeff Beckmann remaining president and the existing management team in place; Bridgepoint Investment Banking advised LRS on the transaction.

Ronin Equity Partners created Lotus Beverage Alliance through the simultaneous merger of six U.S. craft beverage equipment suppliers—Alpha Brewing Operations, GW Kent, Twin Monkeys, Stout Tanks and Kettles, Brewmation, and Automated Extractions—in a transaction valuing the combined business at about $100 million. Ronin owns a majority stake, with founders/management retaining a significant double-digit ownership position and an employee ownership/equity incentive program implemented across the organization. The combined platform is positioned as an end-to-end provider of equipment and services for craft beer and other beverage categories, supported by a proprietary customer financing program.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Quality First Insurance, LLC, an insurance agency serving health care and senior living facilities in Nebraska and surrounding states. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the Quality First team led by Kathy Mock will relocate to Gallagher's Omaha office under Midwest region leadership.

MAI, a Chicago-based third-party logistics provider with an omnichannel contact services unit, acquired Omaha, Nebraska-based call center operator WASI to fold it into MAI’s MAI Voice division. The acquisition expands MAI Voice’s employee base and enhances its omnichannel contact center and AI-enabled service capabilities. WASI owner Hank Schelling is retiring following the sale, and WASI executives Gary Reno and Kelli Barabasz joined MAI Voice leadership.

Milan Laser Hair Removal announced new strategic growth equity investments from Sixth Street and Wildcat Capital Management to support accelerated clinic expansion, marketing, and business development. Existing investor Leonard Green & Partners and the company’s co-founders will retain a majority interest in Milan Laser, which was founded in Papillion, Nebraska and has been backed by Leonard Green & Partners since 2019.

Monroe Street Partners LLC (MSP) acquired Vigilnet America LLC, a provider of electronic monitoring services to the criminal justice system. Vigilnet will continue to be led by President & CEO Jake Dawes, and financial terms were not disclosed. Oxer Capital provided debt financing for the transaction.

Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc. has purchased Orthman Manufacturing's agricultural product lineup and two manufacturing locations in Lexington, Nebraska. Orthman’s manufacturing and support personnel will be offered employment under the new ownership. Orthman’s preceding owner and president John McCoy will retain ownership of the Orthman Conveying Systems business.

Highstreet Insurance Partners (HSIP) announced it has partnered with Barney Insurance Group, an independent insurance agency based in Kearney, Nebraska. The transaction expands HSIP’s footprint in Nebraska with Barney’s 25 employees and offices in Lexington and Lincoln, marking HSIP’s first completed transaction of 2023.

Velocity Clinical Research acquired Meridian Clinical Research for an undisclosed amount, creating the largest dedicated clinical research site organization globally. Meridian, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, operates a multi-specialty network conducting Phase I–IV clinical trials; the combined business will have roughly 80 sites across the U.S. and Europe and employ more than 1,500 clinical research professionals.

Bowlero Corp. completed the acquisition of The Mark, a large family entertainment center located in Elkhorn near Omaha, Nebraska. The deal expands Bowlero’s footprint in the Omaha market and represents the company’s 14th acquisition completed in calendar year 2022.

H.I.G. Capital announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of Celerion Holdings, Inc., a full-service outsourced clinical research organization serving pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. Celerion, headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, provides early-stage clinical trial and bioanalytical services including trial design, patient recruitment, site management, bioanalytical testing, and data management.

Aurora Capital Partners acquired Universal Pure Holdings, LLC, the largest independent provider of high pressure processing (HPP) and related food safety and technical cold-chain services for human and pet food customers in North America. Tilia Holdings, which invested in Universal Pure in 2018, sold its portfolio company to Aurora in a transaction that closed on October 31, 2022; financial terms were not disclosed. Universal Pure was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.

DirectMed Parts & Service, LLC (a portfolio company of NMS Capital) acquired ScanMed LLC, an OEM-certified provider of MRI coil design, manufacturing, and depot-level repair services. ScanMed, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, will continue operating under the ScanMed brand, and the combination is expected to expand MRI coil distribution and repair capabilities, including growth plans in Europe supported by DirectMed’s Danish subsidiary LBN Medical ApS. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Viterra Limited, through a wholly owned subsidiary, closed a stock purchase agreement to acquire the grain and ingredients business of Gavilon Agriculture Investment, Inc. The business was previously owned by Marubeni America Corporation, and the purchase price was US$1.125 billion plus working capital, subject to adjustments.

TSG (The Strawhecker Group), an analytics and solutions-focused firm serving the payments industry, acquired Global NetWatch, a SaaS provider that monitors web presence, network infrastructure, and card transaction performance worldwide. The deal closed on September 30, 2022, and Global NetWatch will remain operational with staff joining TSG in Omaha, Nebraska; financial terms were not disclosed.

One Equity Partners (OEP) has completed the acquisition of Prime Time Healthcare, a healthcare staffing services provider specializing in travel nursing and other nursing placement models. Prime Time, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, places RNs, LPNs, CNAs and allied health clinicians with approximately 8,500 healthcare facilities across the United States. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Health Technologies Inc. (HTI), operating as Dining RD, acquired EZ Nutrition Consulting, PC, a Columbus, Nebraska-based provider of registered dietitian and dietary manager consulting for senior living communities and critical access hospitals. The acquisition is intended to expand Dining RD’s registered dietitian consulting services and integrate HTI’s menu and food-service software programs for EZ Nutrition’s clients. HTI is backed by Evolution Capital Partners, which made an initial investment in HTI in August 2020.

BlackRock Long Term Private Capital (LTPC) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Paradigm Oral Health, an oral surgery and digital dentistry platform. The stake is being acquired from existing shareholders including InTandem Capital Partners, and LTPC will partner with founder/CEO Dr. David Rallis and the management team to support continued expansion.

Spreetail has acquired eCommerce performance marketing agency Buy Box Experts to strengthen Spreetail’s eCommerce Accelerator capabilities. The deal enhances Spreetail’s brand advertising, international expansion, and technology stack, including integrating Buy Box Experts’ proprietary NEXT software. Buy Box Experts founder and CEO Joseph Hansen will join Spreetail as Chief Marketing Officer.

Ambassador Supply announced it has acquired Astro Buildings, marking its third acquisition of a post-frame builder. Omaha-based Astro Buildings designs and builds post-frame residential and commercial barns and buildings, agricultural shops, garages, cabins, and storage facilities, and will join other Ambassador portfolio companies including Quality Structures (QSI) and Hixwood Metal.

Summit Fire Protection Co., a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), completed the acquisition of General Fire & Safety Equipment Company of Lincoln, Nebraska, effective July 12, 2022. General Fire & Safety provides fire and life safety services including installation, service, and maintenance of fire alarms and suppression systems, extinguishers, and related systems. The deal expands Summit Fire Protection’s presence in the Nebraska market as part of its acquisition-driven growth strategy.

Simplicity Group announced the acquisition of Element Insurance Partners, an independent insurance brokerage agency based in Omaha, Nebraska. Element president Troy Woods will join Simplicity as a partner, continue managing day-to-day operations, and the business will transition to the Simplicity brand.

Certified Power Solutions (CPS) announced it has acquired Skarda Equipment Company, a fluid power distributor serving the Midwest. The deal expands CPS’s geographic reach and strengthens its industrial and mobile fluid power engineering, integration, and customization capabilities. The acquisition also includes Skarda affiliate Controlled Motion Dynamics, Inc., a control systems integration business.

LGT Transport, LLC acquired Jason Thomas Trucking to expand into liquid fertilizer transportation and grow its agricultural-sector offerings. Jason Thomas Trucking, based in Hastings, Nebraska, will continue operating from Hastings, with its drivers, employees, and certain equipment joining LGT Transport.

Southfield Capital partnered with and acquired a stake in Franchise FastLane, a leading franchise sales organization providing outsourced franchise development services to emerging franchisors. Franchise FastLane founders/owners Carey Gille and Ryan Zink will remain involved post-close, with Gille continuing as CEO and Zink serving as a board advisor. Twin Brook Capital Partners provided debt financing for the transaction.

Kubat HealthCare announced the acquisition of Hilltop Drugs Etc, a community pharmacy and healthcare services provider located in Neligh, Nebraska. Hilltop Drugs Etc will join the Kubat HealthCare network to expand access to services such as respiratory care, compounded medications, infusion, and home medical equipment, with founder Jami Schmidt remaining Pharmacist-In-Charge.

Alpine Air Express, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, has acquired Suburban Air Freight, a Part-135 regional air cargo carrier headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The acquisition expands Alpine’s regional air cargo footprint and capabilities, including complementary fleets and maintenance operations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Tickets For Less announced the acquisition of Ticket Express, a ticket reseller based in Omaha, Nebraska. Ticket Express will operate under the Tickets For Less brand, expanding Tickets For Less' retail presence across the central United States. Ticket Express founder Chad Carr will join Tickets For Less as Nebraska Area Manager.

Spire Capital Partners completed a controlling investment in Pen-Link Inc. (PenLink), a provider of mission-critical communications surveillance and investigative software for law enforcement agencies. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, PenLink will partner with Spire Capital to accelerate growth, deepen penetration in the U.S. government market, and expand into new geographies and product adjacencies.

IDEX Corporation entered into a definitive agreement and subsequently completed the acquisition of KZValve, a manufacturer of electric valves, controllers, and other precision farming components used primarily in agriculture. Headquartered in Greenwood, Nebraska, KZValve expands IDEX’s agricultural product portfolio and will operate within the Agriculture group of IDEX’s Fluid & Metering Technologies segment, complementing Banjo Corporation’s fluid management offerings.

Gauge Capital acquired Crest Exteriors, LLC (Plano, Texas) and Apple Roofing, LLC (Lincoln, Nebraska) and launched a newly branded company under the Apple Roofing name. The combined business provides residential and commercial roof repair, replacement, and restoration services across multiple central U.S. states, with the founders continuing to manage the operations alongside the new entity.

Nolan Capital acquired a majority stake in Water Engineering, Inc. (WEI), an Omaha, Nebraska-based provider of industrial water treatment solutions, chemicals, and services. Nolan Capital’s existing portfolio company Apollo Technologies will join WEI to form a larger water treatment platform spanning 24 states, while WEI’s CEO/owner David Wagenfuhr and VP Katie Wagenfuhr retain a significant ownership stake and continue leading the combined business.

ToolWatch, backed by majority investor The Riverside Company, acquired Safety-Reports.com, Inc. (Safety Reports), a provider of mobile safety and compliance management software for construction and other safety-related industries. The deal adds safety performance, reporting, and compliance capabilities to ToolWatch’s construction operations management platform. Riverside provided additional capital to fund the strategic combination, positioning Safety Reports as an add-on acquisition to the ToolWatch platform.

American Equipment Holdings, a Rotunda Capital Partners portfolio company, acquired Kistler Crane & Hoist, a Midwest provider of overhead crane systems and MRO field services. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Kistler expands American Equipment’s footprint into the Midwest and is the sixth acquisition completed by American Equipment since partnering with Rotunda in May 2021. Kistler’s owner, Mark McElligott, will continue to lead the business as a division of American Equipment post-transaction.

Health Catalyst, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KPI Ninja, a Lincoln, Nebraska-based provider of interoperability solutions and population health analytics. The acquisition is intended to complement Health Catalyst’s Data Operating System (DOS) platform with KPI Ninja’s event-driven data processing and data ingestion/aggregation capabilities for healthcare organizations.

Market Maker Agriculture made a majority investment in Dehy Alfalfa Mills, a supplier of alfalfa and other forage ingredients serving the pet and animal nutrition sectors. Dehy Alfalfa Mills will continue to be led by president J.P. Rhea and the existing management team. Kirchner Group acted as M&A advisor to the Rhea Brothers in the transaction.

Harbour Point Capital (HPC) completed a new investment in Midwest Medical Transport (MMT), an ambulance and inter-facility medical transportation provider. The transaction was structured as a recapitalization in which prior investors Panorama Point Partners, Dixon Midland Company, and ORIX Private Equity Solutions sold their interests. Healthcare executive Kevin Ketzel partnered with HPC and joined MMT’s board as part of the deal.

McCarthy Capital announced the sale of its interest in Quantum Workplace, a provider of employee engagement and performance software. The announcement highlights Quantum Workplace’s growth during McCarthy Capital’s roughly three-year investment period, including increased bookings and continued product investment. The buyer was not disclosed.

Inflow acquired EPIC Connections, a contact center consulting, outsourcing (BPO) strategy, and professional services firm. The acquisition is intended to expand Inflow’s consulting, outsourcing, and technical services capabilities for contact center operations and customer experience technologies. Inflow is a portfolio company of Renovus Capital Partners.

Great Plains Communications (GPC), backed by Grain Management, completed the acquisition of the Wood River Network from Fiber Nebraska, LLC. The 10.6-mile fiber network expands GPC’s footprint and will enable fiber-to-the-home and business services for Wood River, Nebraska; financial terms were not disclosed.

Main Street Capital Corporation made $15.8 million of follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies Direct Marketing Solutions, Inc. (DMS) and Nebraska Vet AcquireCo, LLC (dba Heritage Vet Partners) via additional first-lien, senior secured term loans. The DMS financing supported DMS’s acquisition of a direct mail production plant in Freedom, Pennsylvania from Mailing Services of Pittsburgh, Inc., while the Heritage financing supported Heritage’s acquisitions of Ironsides Animal Health PLLC and St. Anna Veterinary Clinic, S.C.

Manna Pro Products, a St. Louis-based pet care and nutrition products manufacturer and marketer owned by funds managed by Carlyle, acquired Oxbow Animal Health, a small animal wellness brand. Oxbow manufactures and markets premium whole foods, supplements, treats and supplies for small pets and operates a large production facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The deal represents Manna Pro’s largest acquisition and expands its portfolio in the growing small-animal companion pet category.

LightBay Capital made a growth investment in Burton Plumbing Services, LLC, a multi-brand HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services provider headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. ShoreView, which partnered with Burton in 2020 and supported a six-acquisition add-on strategy, exited its investment to LightBay, with Burton’s owner retaining a meaningful ownership position.

WILsquare Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, completed the acquisition of TekBrands, LLC, a designer and eCommerce marketer of branded quilting and crafting products and services. TekBrands is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and includes brands such as AccuQuilt, AccuCut, MemoryStitch, and Custom Shape Pros; terms were not disclosed. Bridgepoint Investment Banking served as exclusive financial advisor to TekBrands on the sale, and founder Steve Nabity will continue on the company’s board post-transaction.

High Street Insurance Partners (HSIP) acquired Nebraska-based GTA Insurance Group, an insurance and risk management provider with a strong agricultural practice. The acquisition adds more than 30 offices across Nebraska and expands HSIP’s Midwest footprint while enhancing its agricultural insurance expertise.

Battery Ventures has acquired LI-COR Biosciences, a Lincoln, Nebraska-based maker of highly engineered analytical instrumentation systems and related software and reagents. The investment is intended to fuel LI-COR’s growth as demand rises for climate-change/environmental monitoring tools and life-science research instrumentation, with Battery planning to support both organic growth and targeted acquisitions.

Horse Power Brands acquired Heroes Holiday Lighting, a holiday lighting installer serving the Omaha and Lincoln markets. Following the acquisition, Heroes Holiday Lighting will be rebranded as Blingle! and expanded beyond seasonal holiday lighting into year-round outdoor lighting services. The company also acquired an additional wholesale lighting distribution business to support Blingle! franchisees’ supply needs.

Bushel, a software technology company serving the grain supply chain, acquired GrainBridge, LLC. GrainBridge was a joint venture owned by ADM and Cargill Incorporated, and its employees will join Bushel while remaining based in Omaha, Nebraska. ADM and Cargill will work with their customers to transition from GrainBridge to the Bushel platform, expanding Bushel’s network and data science capabilities across North American grain origination.

Great Plains Communications (GPC), backed by Grain Management, completed its acquisition of USA Communications, a fiber-focused telecommunications provider headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska. The deal expands GPC’s fiber footprint and customer reach across Nebraska and Colorado; financial terms were not disclosed.

American Broadband Holding Company acquired the fiber assets of BNT Broadband and WayneNet to expand its fiber-to-the-home build-out in Wayne, Nebraska. The deal strengthens American Broadband’s rural fiber backbone and supports delivery of up to 1GB high-speed internet services, as the company enters its next stage of growth.