Tracked deals
13
13 tracked deals across 2015-2026.
IT Services Buyers & Acquisitions in Kentucky
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
8 pe · 8 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
5 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Mobile Communications America (MCA) acquired Radio Communications Systems, Inc. (RCS) to expand Midwest support from Louisville across integrated voice, data, and security solutions.
- V-Soft Consulting acquired Logisolve to strengthen its Data & AI Center of Excellence and advisory/staffing capabilities around AI and enterprise platform support.
- Bluewave Technology Group expanded in Kentucky through acquisitions of SinglePoint Solutions and Virtual Telecomm, emphasizing cloud, DRaaS, and IT/telecom infrastructure advisory.
- Private equity–led deals in Kentucky include Centerbridge Partners and Bridgeport Partners’ acquisition of Computer Services (CSI) in an all-cash transaction (~$1.6B) and Eir Partners’ majority recapitalization of Helpware for digital CX and AI services.
- Larger platform and category plays include THL and ADIA combining MHS Global and Fortna for logistics automation services, and Cohere Capital backing Promevo in Google Workspace/Chrome/Google Cloud Platform services.
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) | 1 | Sovereign investment institution making long-term investm... | Mixed |
| Bluewave Technology Group | 1 | Technology advisory and lifecycle management firm providi... | Strategic |
| Bluewave Technology Group, LLC | 1 | Technology advisory and lifecycle management company that... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Bridgeport Partners | 1 | Private investment firm with a long-term, value-oriented ... | PE |
| Catalyst Merger Sub, Inc. | 1 | Wholly-owned merger subsidiary formed to effect the CSI m... | Mixed |
| Catalyst Top Parent, Inc. | 1 | Acquisition vehicle / top holding entity formed for the C... | Mixed |
| Centerbridge Partners, L.P. | 1 | Private investment management firm with a multi-strategy ... | PE |
| Centerbridge and Bridgeport | 1 | Alternative investment firm(s) investing in middle-market... | PE |
| Cohere Capital | 1 | Boston-based private equity firm focused on growth and re... | PE |
| Columbia Capital | 1 | Sector-focused investment firm with investments in enterp... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in IT Services in Kentucky by Year
Last 5 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- Mobile Communications America, Inc.
- Target
- Radio Communications Systems, Inc.
- Seller
- Perry Bond (second-generation owner)
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Addon
Mobile Communications America (MCA) announced it has acquired Radio Communications Systems, Inc. (RCS), a Motorola Solutions channel partner serving Kentucky and Indiana. The acquisition expands MCA’s Midwest footprint with two solution centers in Louisville, Kentucky and is aimed at strengthening local support for integrated voice, data, and security solutions.
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- Buyer
- Graceland Portable Buildings
- Target
- ShedSync
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Graceland Portable Buildings announced the acquisition of ShedSync, a dealer technology platform built specifically for the portable building industry. The deal is intended to accelerate Graceland’s NextGen Dealer Program by adding capabilities such as automated inventory synchronization, AI-powered marketing, lead management, and dealer-branded websites.
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March 26, 2026
- Buyer
- V-Soft Consulting
- Target
- Logisolve
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Buyout
V-Soft Consulting, an IT consulting and staffing provider, acquired Minnesota-based Logisolve, a management and technology consultancy that also provides staffing. The deal strengthens V-Soft’s Data & AI Center of Excellence and expands its technology and industry advisory capabilities, particularly around AI and enterprise platform support.
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- Buyer
- Xerox Holdings Corporation
- Target
- Lexmark International, Inc.
- Seller
- Ninestar Corporation, PAG Asia Capital, Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Xerox Holdings has completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Lexmark International from Ninestar Corporation, PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre. The combination expands Xerox’s print and managed print services portfolio and strengthens its global manufacturing, distribution, and end-to-end workplace solutions offering.
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February 1, 2023
- Buyer
- Bluewave Technology Group, LLC, Columbia Capital
- Target
- Single Point Communications Group, LLC (SinglePoint)
- Seller
- Soterra Capital
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Addon
Bluewave Technology Group has acquired Single Point Communications Group (SinglePoint), a Louisville-based IT consulting and advisory agency, expanding Bluewave's footprint in Kentucky and strengthening capabilities in cloud, DRaaS and data center solutions. The deal, executed as part of Bluewave's growth plan with investor Columbia Capital, brings additional scale (Bluewave now has ~140 employees) and keeps prior sponsor Soterra Capital engaged to help grow the Bluewave ecosystem.
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November 16, 2022
- Buyer
- Centerbridge Partners, L.P., Bridgeport Partners
- Target
- Computer Services, Inc. (CSI)
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) was acquired in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.6 billion ($58.00 per share) by private equity firms Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and Bridgeport Partners. The deal closed in November 2022, and CSI became a private company with its stock delisted from the OTCQX market.
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November 9, 2022
- Buyer
- Catalyst Top Parent, Inc., Catalyst Merger Sub, Inc., Centerbridge and Bridgeport
- Target
- Computer Services, Inc.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) shareholders approved the merger agreement under which Catalyst Merger Sub will merge with and into CSI, with CSI surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Catalyst Top Parent, Inc. The transaction was expected to close in mid-November 2022 (about Nov. 15) subject to customary conditions, following the previously announced $1.6 billion go-private deal.
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November 1, 2022
- Buyer
- Bluewave Technology Group
- Target
- Virtual Telecomm
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bluewave Technology Group has acquired Virtual Telecomm, a Louisville-based telecom and IT infrastructure advisory agency. The founders of Virtual Telecomm — Mark White, Michael White, and Jason Hulsewede — will join Bluewave as equity partners and Ambassadors to support client success and Bluewave's continued growth.
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September 20, 2022
- Buyer
- Eir Partners
- Target
- Helpware
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Eir Partners, a Miami-based private equity firm, completed a majority recapitalization of Helpware, a Lexington, Kentucky-headquartered provider of digital customer experience, content control/verification and AI services. The recapitalization will support Helpware’s product investment and organic and inorganic growth as the company scales its global delivery model across fintech, e-commerce/retail, consumer services and healthcare verticals.
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- Buyer
- Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (THL), Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
- Target
- MHS Global, Fortna
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MHS Global and Fortna will combine to create a multinational logistics automation company offering parcel, warehouse/distribution, and lifecycle services. THL will remain the majority owner, while ADIA will acquire a significant minority stake to support the combination.
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- Buyer
- Cohere Capital
- Target
- Promevo
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Boston-based private equity firm Cohere Capital has made a strategic growth investment in Promevo, a Burlington, Kentucky-based provider of Google Workspace, Chrome, and Google Cloud Platform services and software (including its gPanel management product). The capital will support Promevo’s expansion of service offerings and further development of software and solutions for customers operating on the Google technology ecosystem.
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February 22, 2021
- Buyer
- SinglePoint Solutions, Soterra Capital
- Target
- EngagedPro
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Addon
Soterra Capital-backed SinglePoint Solutions has acquired EngagedPro and combined the businesses under SinglePoint Communications Group to expand its IT and telecom solutions offering. The acquisition is intended to accelerate market entry, broaden service capabilities, and scale strategic engagements for both companies' customers.
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December 14, 2015
- Buyer
- Data Strategy
- Target
- boice.net
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Data Strategy has acquired boice.net and finalized a merger to create one of the Midwest's largest datacenter consulting organizations. The combined company will operate from six offices across four states (headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan), expand managed services (including a 24x7x365 NOC), and broaden capabilities across cloud, security, storage and infrastructure with roughly 200 employees and sharpened vertical focus across government, education, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and retail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which acquirers are repeatedly active in Kentucky IT services deals?
Several buyers show up across the Kentucky IT services transactions, including V-Soft Consulting, Bluewave Technology Group, Centerbridge Partners/Bridgeport Partners, and private equity investors such as Eir Partners and Cohere Capital.
What kinds of capabilities are most often expanded in these Kentucky IT services acquisitions?
Common themes include cloud and data-center solutions (including DRaaS), AI-related services, telecom and IT infrastructure advisory, and customer experience/content verification offerings.
Are the targets typically Kentucky-based or headquartered in other states?
Both appear. Some targets are Kentucky-based (e.g., Louisville and Lexington companies mentioned in the deal summaries), while others are described as headquartered elsewhere but acquired for operations that include Kentucky (for example, the V-Soft acquisition of Minnesota-based Logisolve).
Do these deals include private equity buyouts and recapitalizations?
Yes. The page includes an all-cash private equity acquisition of Computer Services (CSI) by Centerbridge Partners and Bridgeport Partners, as well as a majority recapitalization of Helpware by Eir Partners.
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