Tracked deals
79
79 tracked deals across 2013-2026.
Tracked deals
79
79 tracked deals across 2013-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
64 strategic · 37 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
14 tracked deals announced in 2022.
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amplix | 4 | Provider of technology advisory services and software to ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Gemspring Capital | 4 | Middle-market private equity firm providing flexible capi... | PE |
| M/C Partners | 3 | Private equity firm focused on investing in communication... | PE |
| ClearLight Partners | 2 | Private equity firm investing in established, profitable ... | PE |
| Court Square Capital Partners | 2 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on partnering w... | PE |
| ICS | 2 | Provider of IT managed services, cybersecurity, cloud mig... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Magna5 | 2 | National managed IT, cybersecurity and cloud services pro... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Thrive | 2 | Next Generation Managed Services provider offering cloud,... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| 424 Capital | 1 | Lower-middle-market private capital partner focused on te... | PE |
| ACCSCIENT, LLC | 1 | Operating subsidiary of FutureTech Holding focused on inf... | Strategic |
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CTI, a privately held AV integration and events provider, has acquired Valley Communications Systems, based in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The acquisition expands CTI’s presence throughout the Connecticut River Valley and New England while adding Valley’s ~80-year legacy in audiovisual innovation and client service.
Applied Materials signed and later completed the acquisition of ASMPT NEXX, Inc.’s NEXX business from ASMPT Limited (via ASM Assembly Systems, LLC) for $120 million. The deal expands Applied’s advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities, specifically panel-level electrochemical deposition technologies used for fine-pitch interconnects in emerging large-format (510 x 515 mm) chiplet-based architectures.
Artemis, a Boston-based private equity firm, acquired Optikos Corporation, a Wakefield, Massachusetts provider of optical engineering, manufacturing, and metrology. The deal aims to expand Optikos’ engineering and manufacturing capabilities and accelerate innovation across sectors such as semiconductors, life sciences, automotive, space, and defense.
The Home Depot acquired SIMPL Automation, a Massachusetts-based provider of warehouse automation and technology systems, to improve fulfillment speed and distribution-center performance. The acquisition follows a pilot at Home Depot’s Locust Grove, Georgia distribution center that improved pick speed, reduced cycle times, and lowered product touches through SIMPL’s patented storage and retrieval solution.
New Charter Technologies acquired BNMC, a managed service provider delivering IT support and technology solutions to businesses. The deal is part of New Charter’s strategy—backed by Oval Partners—of consolidating a fragmented MSP market via add-on acquisitions that expand customer relationships and service capabilities.
Vivantio, an IT service management (ITSM) platform, secured a majority strategic investment from Oakman. The funding is intended to accelerate product innovation, expand go-to-market execution, and continue investment in modern, adaptable service management solutions for customers worldwide.
EchoStor Technologies announced it has acquired Pennant Networks, a life sciences-focused technology consulting and managed services firm. The deal strengthens EchoStor’s managed services capabilities and expands its presence in highly regulated life sciences IT markets, with Pennant continuing to operate through its existing teams and service model.
Net at Work, a North American technology advisor, acquired Boston-based BHE Consulting to strengthen its Sage and Acumatica ERP capabilities and expand delivery capacity across construction, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution verticals. BHE co-founders Greg Archambault and Russ Carey will remain with Net at Work to support client continuity and integration of BHE's solutions.
WSB LLC, an infrastructure engineering and consulting firm, announced the acquisition of NEO Virtus Engineering, a specialized consulting firm focused on photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage system design. The deal is intended to strengthen WSB’s power/energy practice and expand its full-lifecycle support for power infrastructure clients nationwide, with market strategy unifying as WSB in early 2026.
Nagarro announced the acquisition of Charles Hudson Technology Solutions (CHTS), a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based technology services firm specializing in quality engineering for digital commerce and retail. The deal strengthens Nagarro’s US presence by giving it access to major US retail and CPG players and enabling Nagarro to expand the suite of services offered to CHTS’s existing clients.
Wonder agreed to acquire sweetgreen’s Spyce business and its Infinite Kitchen technology in a $186.4 million strategic deal. Wonder will receive the Spyce engineering workforce and platform, while sweetgreen will retain ongoing access to the Infinite Kitchen through new licensing and supply agreements.
Harbor IT has acquired New England Network Solutions (NENS), a Lowell, Massachusetts-based managed service provider known for healthcare and life sciences cybersecurity and compliance expertise. The deal expands Harbor IT's Northeast presence, strengthens its healthcare specialization, and brings NENS leadership into Harbor IT's executive team as an add-on to its cyber-first managed services platform.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has acquired 100% of ListEngage, a Framingham-based Salesforce consultancy, strengthening TCS' Salesforce, Marketing Cloud and AI advisory capabilities. The acquisition adds more than 100 professionals (and 400+ Salesforce certifications) to TCS' Enterprise Solutions unit in the United States; one source reports a transaction value of $72.8 million.
Axcelis Technologies and Veeco Instruments have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to shareholder approvals, regulatory approvals, and customary closing conditions.
Renovus Capital Partners’ portfolio company DataServ is combining with Massachusetts-based xFact to create a scaled public sector IT and digital transformation platform. The transaction brings together DataServ’s managed IT, cybersecurity, and infrastructure services with xFact’s IT consulting and digital transformation capabilities to expand capabilities, geographic reach, and service offerings for education, public safety, and health and human services clients.
CMIT Solutions has acquired Wright Technology Group, a Southern Massachusetts managed service provider, to strengthen CMIT’s presence across Greater Providence and the broader New England region. Howard Wright will remain on board to ensure continuity as the regional MSP is integrated into CMIT’s national network of franchise locations.
PTP (Pinnacle Technology Partners, Inc.) has acquired Protocol Networks, a managed IT services and consulting provider focused on life sciences and healthcare. The deal expands PTP’s cloud, managed security, and IT services capabilities for biotechnology clients and integrates Protocol Networks’ team and offerings into PTP’s life-sciences-focused platform.
Atlantic, Tomorrow's Office has acquired BrainSell, a growth enablement company that provides consulting, technology implementation, and data/AI services. BrainSell will operate as a division of Atlantic to expand Atlantic's business technology consulting and digital transformation capabilities for SMBs.
Thrive, a Foxborough-based managed IT and security services provider, received a strategic investment from Berkshire Partners alongside existing investor Court Square Capital Partners; founding investor MC Partners sold its remaining stake. The transaction will support Thrive's continued organic and inorganic growth as it scales its MSP/MSSP platform; financial terms were not disclosed.
Blue Mantis, a PE‑backed managed services and cybersecurity provider, has acquired Colligio, a Cisco‑focused unified communications, networking and security solutions firm headquartered in Walpole, Massachusetts. The acquisition launches a new Collaboration/Unified Communications Practice led by Colligio founder Sean Kelley and expands Blue Mantis’ collaboration, networking and Cisco capabilities across its Northeast client base.
Bluewave Technology Group, a technology advisory and sourcing firm based in San Clemente, California, has acquired Comtel Group, Inc., a Needham, Massachusetts-based telecom advisory firm. The acquisition expands Bluewave's Northeast footprint and adds Comtel's client base and vendor advisory capabilities across network, cloud, CX and security.
Zaelab, a Westport-based digital transformation provider for B2B companies, has acquired Trellis, a Malden-based eCommerce and digital marketing agency. The acquisition adds Trellis’ expertise in D2C and marketplace channels plus UX and platform capabilities (Shopify, BigCommerce, Adobe Commerce), broadening Zaelab’s full-service digital commerce offerings.
Nano Dimension and Desktop Metal entered into a definitive agreement under which Nano Dimension will acquire all outstanding shares of Desktop Metal for $5.50 per share in an all-cash transaction (subject to adjustments), for total consideration of about $183 million. The companies cite complementary additive manufacturing technologies and the goal of enabling a shift from prototyping to mass production.
Amplix announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Go2 Communications, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Go2 is a Woburn, Massachusetts-based technology advisory and managed IT services provider serving approximately 80 enterprise and SMB customers.
Seacoast Capital has made its first investment from Seacoast Capital Partners V by providing equity and debt to support a majority recapitalization of Focus Technology Solutions alongside the company's management team. The financing enables a management-led recapitalization, promotes Chris Caprio to CEO, and provides working capital to support Focus's growth in managed IT, cloud and cybersecurity services.
ServicePoint, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital, has made a strategic investment in INNO4 LLC, a Boston-based technology integrator focused on data infrastructure, audio visual, IT services and managed services. The deal positions INNO4 to continue growing under its existing management team while expanding ServicePoint's geographic reach and service capabilities across the United States and Canada.
IT Solutions Consulting, a Philadelphia-based managed service provider, has acquired Spade Technology, an MSP headquartered in Mansfield, Massachusetts. The deal expands IT Solutions' national footprint into New England and marks the company’s eighth acquisition (third in 2023), with no financial terms disclosed.
Boston-based Roko Labs, a full-service custom software development firm, has received a growth investment from Boston private equity firm WestView Capital Partners. The capital will support Roko Labs' plans to scale its service offerings and expand its delivery footprint across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.
Ridgemont Equity Partners completed a recapitalization of smartShift, a tech-enabled provider of SAP application migration and modernization solutions. The smartShift leadership team remains in place and invested; the deal provides capital and strategic resources to accelerate product innovation, expand the recurring solution offering, and grow global sales and marketing.
Amplix, a Gemspring Capital-backed provider of technology advisory services and software, has acquired Corporate Accessories Group, LLC ("CAG"), a Belmont, Massachusetts-based full-stack mobility solutions provider. The add-on deal integrates CAG's mobility lifecycle management, wireless plan management and spend optimization capabilities into the Amplix platform to expand its mobility services offering.
424 Capital has completed a significant growth investment in PTP, a Norwood, Massachusetts-based cloud consulting and managed services firm focused on the life sciences. The capital will be used to expand PTP's capabilities and geographic presence to better serve biotechnology and therapeutics clients; Canaccord Genuity advised PTP on the transaction.
Amplix, a Gemspring Capital portfolio company, has acquired the technology advisory practice of Intervale Technologies. Intervale will continue operating its structured cabling and audio-visual businesses as a preferred partner to Amplix; the deal expands Amplix's advisory capabilities and customer reach in Massachusetts and beyond.
Amplix, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, has acquired Net7 Solutions, LLC and Net7 Total Care, LLC (together, "Net7"). The acquisition adds Net7's Total Care managed services and advisory capabilities to the Amplix platform to deepen lifecycle IT services, benchmarking and performance data capabilities and accelerate growth.
Gemspring Capital Management affiliate has acquired a majority interest in Amplix, a Norwood, Massachusetts-based provider of technology advisory services and software formed from the merger of ROI Communications, Blue Front Technology Group, and allConnex. Gemspring will partner with Amplix's management to scale the business, accelerate growth, and expand the company's technology advisory, managed services, cloud, and data center capabilities.
Buchanan Technologies announced the strategic acquisition and merger of Infosenseglobal's Oracle technology and applications service line into Buchanan's Applications Services business, closing on December 1, 2022. The deal expands Buchanan's Oracle ERP and application modernization capabilities, creating a combined applications and database team of over 250 professionals; 7 Mile Advisors acted as sell-side advisor to Infosenseglobal.
Synoptek has acquired Optistar Technology Consultants, the technology services division of The Vertex Companies, to expand its managed IT, cybersecurity, digital forensics and software engineering capabilities and strengthen its presence in the Northeastern United States. The deal represents a divestiture by Vertex of its Optistar technology services business and will fold the Optistar business into the Synoptek brand to accelerate regional growth and broaden service offerings.
Caltius Structured Capital completed a debt and equity investment in Kognitiv, Inc. to provide growth capital and fund a shareholder dividend. Kognitiv, a Newton, Massachusetts–based Workday consulting and managed-services provider with a proprietary scheduling tool (Rooster) and more than 150 consultants, will use the capital to scale its services and software platform.
Argano announced it has acquired ITK Solutions Group, LLC to expand its Microsoft Dynamics capabilities and industry-focused digital transformation services. The deal brings ITK’s Microsoft Dynamics implementation and industry expertise (retail/e‑commerce, nonprofit/NGO, and professional services) into Argano’s Microsoft practice to broaden service offerings and client reach.
Tenex Capital Management completed a majority investment in Network Coverage, a cloud-first managed services provider headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts. The transaction closed on September 28, 2022, and Tenex will partner with Network Coverage's management to scale the company's cloud and managed IT services for mid-market enterprise customers.
Ensono has acquired AndPlus to expand its cloud native development and data engineering capabilities, integrating AndPlus into Ensono Digital to enhance application modernization, SRE, DevSecOps and data engineering services. The deal strengthens Ensono's position in delivering end-to-end cloud transformation services to large enterprise clients; financial terms were not disclosed.
Addison Group has acquired ArcLight Consulting, a Burlington, Massachusetts-based provider of Oracle HCM Cloud implementation and support services. The deal expands Addison Group's technology consulting capabilities and service offerings in Oracle Cloud HCM, while ArcLight will retain its headquarters and leadership team.
ICS, a portfolio company of ClearLight Partners, has acquired Unified Networking Solutions (UNS), a Raynham, Massachusetts-based provider of managed IT services, hardware/software procurement and implementation. The transaction expands ICS's Northeastern footprint and adds local government, education and commercial clients and capabilities to its managed services offering.
Magna5, a national managed IT and cybersecurity provider and a NewSpring Holdings platform company, has acquired Boston-based TCG Network Services. The deal — facilitated by ITX — expands Magna5’s managed IT, cybersecurity and cloud capabilities while allowing TCG’s regional team to leverage Magna5’s broader resources.
The TNS Group, a managed IT services provider with offices in New York City and Stamford, Connecticut, has acquired ThinkTech Computers, an IT services firm based in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The acquisition expands TNS's footprint across Massachusetts and Rhode Island and brings ThinkTech's employees and technical capabilities into the TNS organization to support regional growth.
Magna5, a NewSpring Holdings platform company, has acquired Boston-based TCG Network Services to expand its managed IT, cybersecurity and cloud services capabilities. The deal strengthens Magna5’s regional service footprint and augments its cybersecurity, data recovery and cloud offerings for mid-market and enterprise customers.
ACCSCIENT, LLC, a subsidiary of FutureTech Holding Company (FTH), has acquired IntraSystems, Inc., a provider of IT infrastructure, virtualization, security, and cloud solutions. The acquisition is intended to expand ACCSCIENT's managed services, cloud and infrastructure capabilities as part of FTH's strategy to build a broader IT platform.
ConvergeOne, a services-led cloud technology solution provider headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, acquired Integration Partners Corporation, a Lexington, Massachusetts-based team that designs and implements collaboration, networking, data center and cybersecurity solutions. The deal expands ConvergeOne's presence in New England and the Midwest and integrates Integration Partners' engineering and managed services capabilities with ConvergeOne's cloud and collaboration offerings.
Accenture acquired ClearEdge Partners, a Boston-area firm specializing in procurement spend management and software asset management, to strengthen its IT spend and procurement capabilities and integrate those services with Accenture's SynOps platform. Terms were not disclosed; ClearEdge brings roughly 100 professionals and proprietary methodologies to Accenture Operations.
Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) has acquired Coretelligent, a Westwood, Massachusetts-based managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services provider. VSS Capital Partners sold the company but will remain a minority investor; financial terms were not disclosed. NEP intends to partner with founder and CEO Kevin Routhier to scale Coretelligent organically and through strategic acquisitions.
WillowTree has acquired Maark, a Boston-based digital transformation agency specializing in Adobe Experience Cloud, to bolster its Adobe Experience Cloud capabilities and expand its digital strategy, design, and engineering capacity. Insignia Capital — WillowTree's private equity partner since 2018 — is the lead investor in the combined company.
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Find buyers actively acquiring it services companies.
Recent deals include ITSM platforms, managed service providers, ERP/technology advisors, and specialized technology services such as quality engineering for retail and digital commerce.
Large technology and industrial buyers (e.g., Applied Materials, Stratasys), private equity/growth firms (e.g., Artemis, Gemspring Capital), and IT services operators/tech advisors (e.g., New Charter Technologies, Net at Work) appear repeatedly.
Both show up. Some transactions add software and data capabilities (e.g., Vertice acquiring Vendr), while others broaden service delivery and managed services offerings (e.g., New Charter Technologies acquiring BNMC).
No—targets are described across multiple Massachusetts locations, including Cambridge, Wakefield, and Chicopee, among others.