Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in California

CUBE, a Hg-backed provider of Automated Regulatory Intelligence and Regulatory Change Management solutions, has acquired Silicon Valley-based RegTech 4CRisk.ai. The acquisition integrates 4CRisk's agentic AI compliance mapping technology into CUBE's RegPlatform to expand capabilities across corporate regulatory domains such as cyber, AI, privacy, labor and ESG. Financial terms were not disclosed.

SolomonEdwards has acquired CFO's Domain, a Los Angeles-based consulting and recruiting firm specializing in Office of the CFO advisory services. The deal expands SolomonEdwards' finance and accounting consulting capabilities, strengthens its West Coast presence, and brings CFO's Domain's co-founders into the SolomonEdwards leadership team.

Shamrock Capital, via its Clover Fund I, LP, has acquired Mutiny, a Los Angeles–based creative agency focused on connecting global publishers and brands with gaming audiences. Mutiny was acquired from Trailer Park Group and will operate as a standalone business under Shamrock, pursuing organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Bennett West (a Pike Street Capital portfolio company) made a strategic add-on investment in California Water Services (CWS), a Coalinga, California provider of irrigation and municipal water treatment services, including its Green Leaf Ag division. The deal expands Bennett's water-treatment and irrigation capabilities across California's Central Valley and aligns with Pike Street Capital's sector-focused add-on strategy to broaden platform services and accelerate organic growth.

Hovercraft Ventures, a global experience and innovation venture platform, has acquired Visual Endeavors, a Santa Cruz–based design and creative solutions agency known for immersive live-entertainment and experiential work. Visual Endeavors will join Hovercraft's roster (which includes Raw Cereal, Hovercraft and OMM) and bring proprietary technical capabilities such as the PixelCannon rendering platform and a large BlackTrax tracking rental inventory to the platform.

Proofpoint, Inc. has acquired Acuvity, an AI security and governance platform provider, to enhance its capabilities for securing AI agents, copilots, and model-connected applications across the enterprise. The acquisition adds AI-native visibility, governance and runtime protection to Proofpoint’s human- and agent-centric cybersecurity platform, enabling broader protection of people, data and AI-driven workflows.

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors announced that Alpha Cubed Investments (ACI), a Southern California wealth management firm with approximately $3.8 billion in AUM, joined CAPTRUST in January 2026 and will adopt the CAPTRUST brand. The move expands CAPTRUST’s advisory presence in Southern California and adds ACI’s advisor team and capabilities to CAPTRUST’s platform.

Trinity Hunt Partners has launched Allvia, a workforce services platform, through its investment in Melita Group, a San Jose-based HR, benefits administration, and payroll provider. Fred Pettijohn will serve as CEO of Allvia as Trinity Hunt supports platform growth via organic initiatives and additional partnerships to expand service capabilities and geographic reach.

Novaria Group, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Plasma Ruggedized Solutions (PRS), a provider of high-reliability conformal coatings, parylene coating, potting, and encapsulation for defense, medical and advanced industrial electronics. The deal expands Novaria's advanced surface protection capabilities and strengthens its position serving mission-critical aerospace, defense and industrial end markets.

Blue Ridge Associates has acquired the ESOP third‑party administration (TPA) services business from AmbroseAdvisors, including the ESOP administration team and clients. AmbroseAdvisors will retain its advisory business while Blue Ridge expands its ESOP administration capabilities and client base to meet growing demand for ESOP formation and related services.

RelaDyne has acquired Dion and Sons, a Southern California petroleum distributor and provider of industrial reliability services with seven facilities across the region. The deal expands RelaDyne's West Coast footprint and strengthens its product and service offerings in fuel, lubricants, DEF, and reliability services.

Kingswood Capital Management has completed the acquisition of Safran Passenger Innovations from Safran and the business has been renamed RAVE Aerospace. Headquartered in Brea, California, RAVE Aerospace provides in‑flight entertainment and connectivity solutions for airlines, lessors and OEMs; Kingswood says it will invest to accelerate growth, expand globally, and develop new technologies.

BioSelective Capital Investments, together with Shayan Enterprises, LLC, acquired BioDuro’s drug product development and manufacturing operations in Irvine, California and formed Forma Life Sciences, Inc. The transaction transfers two U.S.-based oral solid dosage development and manufacturing facilities (≈65,000 sq ft and ≈40,000 sq ft) to the new Delaware-held company; BioDuro (an Advent portfolio company) sold the assets.

GCM, a precision manufacturer backed by Avista Healthcare Partners, has acquired Kettmann Machining, a San Jose-based maker of precision-machined plastic and metal parts for the MedTech industry. The add-on expands GCM's capacity with a modern 40,000 sq. ft. facility and deepens its high-precision manufacturing capabilities to support next-generation medical device OEMs.

RoundTable Healthcare Partners has acquired Colorescience, a premium, science-driven skincare and sun protection brand, from a group of shareholders led by 1315 Capital. The transaction will support Colorescience's next phase of growth—accelerating channel penetration, expanding brand awareness, and broadening its product portfolio while leveraging RoundTable's operating resources.

Banyan Software has completed a majority investment in Indee.TV, a secure video distribution platform used by studios, streamers, and guilds. Indee will continue operating independently under its existing management while Banyan provides long-term support to accelerate growth and preserve product and cultural integrity.

Nautic Partners has completed a growth investment in KabaFusion, a national provider of home and alternative-site infusion services. KabaFusion’s clinician-led management team remains significant investors and will continue to lead the company while Novo Holdings exited its investment; the capital will support accelerated growth and expanded access to infusion care nationwide.

Boyne Capital closed a single-asset secondary transaction forming a continuation fund to extend its ownership of Pilot Energy and provide new capital for the company's aggressive M&A and organic growth plans. The Fund is managed and controlled by Boyne and was anchored by New 2ND Capital, which along with other new and existing Boyne LPs provided commitments to support Pilot’s platform expansion and technology investments.

Rubicon Technology Partners has made a strategic majority growth investment in Procede Software, a provider of enterprise dealer management systems for the commercial vehicle industry. The investment will support accelerated product innovation, expanded integrations across the commercial vehicle ecosystem, and further development of Procede's Excede platform and new AI capabilities.

Stationhead and Mellomanic have merged under the Stationhead name to create a unified fan-engagement and "first listen" platform for artists, labels, and fans. The combined company received new investments from Sterling Partners and Universal Music Group (which also signed a commercial agreement), with David Rappaport named CEO and leadership roles for Stationhead co-founder Ryan Star and Sterling's Steven Taslitz.

Rover Group, Inc. has acquired Meowtel Inc., a U.S.-focused cat-sitting marketplace, to accelerate Rover's investment in cat-centric care. Meowtel will continue to operate as an independent brand under its co-founders Sonya Petcavich (CEO) and Bruno Leveque (CTO); terms were not disclosed.

Laborie Medical Technologies has completed the acquisition of the JADA® System and the team behind it from Organon in a transaction announced in late January 2026. The deal — part of Organon’s divestiture program (previously disclosed as up to $465 million) — brings more than 90 employees and an FDA-cleared device for rapid control of postpartum hemorrhage into Laborie’s obstetrics portfolio to expand the company’s maternal health capabilities.

Specialized Elevator, a Berkshire Partners portfolio company, has merged with Vintage Elevator Services to expand its unionized elevator and escalator services footprint in the San Francisco Bay Area. The deal preserves Vintage's local brand and leadership while integrating it into Specialized's national platform to strengthen service coverage and resources.

Authentic Brands Group has completed a transaction to take GUESS? private, acquiring 51% of substantially all GUESS? intellectual property while existing GUESS? shareholders (the Marciano family and others) retain 49% of the IP. Current GUESS? management will own and operate the operating company and continue to run the business, with the deal intended to accelerate brand growth, category and geographic expansion through Authentic's platform.

PURE Property Management and HomeRiver Group have merged to form PURE HomeRiver, creating the nation's largest third-party single-family rental (SFR) property manager that will operate more than 40,000 homes across 80+ local offices and 35+ states. The combined company secured $80 million in growth capital with PGIM (Prudential’s asset management business) serving as the primary lender to support continued acquisitions and investments in technology, operations, and service innovation.

Helium Ventures, an AI-native holding company, has acquired InsurGrid, a SaaS insurance data platform used by more than 2,500 property & casualty agents to collect and verify policy information. Helium says it will invest in product development and team expansion to accelerate InsurGrid's growth and deepen integrations and AI-driven capabilities.

ByteDance has finalized a deal establishing TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, a majority American-owned entity that will secure U.S. user data, apps and the recommendation algorithm to avoid a nationwide ban. The joint venture is led by Oracle, private equity firm Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi-based MGX (each with 15%), with other U.S. and global investors participating while ByteDance retains a 19.9% stake.

Highlander Partners has acquired Tapatío, the No. 5 hot sauce brand in the U.S., from the Saavedra family with The Arnold Companies investing as a significant minority partner; the Saavedra family will retain a minority stake. J.P. Morgan led senior financing and NMP Capital provided financing and equity support. Highlander plans to use Tapatío as a platform for geographic expansion, deeper retail and foodservice penetration, and new product innovation.

Perimeter Solutions Group (PSG), a portfolio company of Bertram Capital, has acquired Southern California-based Econo Fence. The add-on expands PSG’s perimeter-protection platform into California, enhancing local fencing, gate fabrication and automation capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

Portuguese engineering consultancy Quadrante has acquired Los Angeles-based Right Analytics as its first U.S. acquisition to establish Quadrante US and expand its capabilities in electrical transmission, data centers and power systems. Right Analytics brings active contracts with Tier-1 clients including Google and several major utilities; Quadrante expects the deal to accelerate its U.S. growth and follow-on acquisitions.

Butterfly Equity has completed its acquisition of ePac Holdings, the San Diego–headquartered digitally printed flexible packaging provider, from an investor consortium that included Amcor and Indevco North America; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal establishes ePac as Butterfly’s first platform investment in packaging and keeps incumbent management (including CEO and co‑founder Virag Patel) in place with a significant retained ownership stake as Butterfly backs ePac’s growth across its 14 North American facilities and its proprietary ePacONE technology.

Prometheus Group, an AI-enhanced enterprise asset management (EAM) software provider, has acquired Webalo, an AI-enabled connected worker platform. The deal integrates Webalo's frontline data-capture and AI workflow capabilities into Prometheus's EAM platform to create a closed-loop digital execution solution; financial terms were not disclosed.

HCAP Partners completed a follow-on, add-on acquisition for its Integrated Diagnostic Services (IDS) platform with the purchase of Core Analytics Lab & Radiology, a provider of mobile radiology and laboratory services across California. The deal expands IDS' footprint into Northern California, adds in-house mobile laboratory diagnostics to its bundled service offering for skilled nursing, long-term care, and home health providers, and increases statewide route density and service integration.

St. Cloud Capital made a growth capital investment in Integrated Diagnostic Services (IDS) to support IDS’ acquisition of Core Analytics Lab & Radiology, a provider of mobile radiology and laboratory services in California. The financing round included participation from HCAP Partners, Southfield Mezzanine, and California Bank & Trust and is intended to expand IDS’ in‑house lab capabilities, improve route density, and increase responsiveness to patients in post‑acute settings.

Two Roads Partners has acquired Uniserve Facilities Services, a long-established provider of janitorial and facility maintenance services across California. The transaction provides partial liquidity to Uniserve's family owners while leaving founding shareholders involved to support the company's next phase of growth under Two Roads' ownership.

ALL4 LLC, a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, has acquired VCS Environmental, a San Juan Capistrano, California-based environmental consulting firm. The acquisition expands ALL4's wetlands, endangered species permitting, biological, cultural resource, and CEQA/NEPA capabilities and strengthens its presence in California.

Platinum Equity has made a significant growth investment in Norton Packaging, a Hayward, California–based maker of rigid plastic pails and other packaging; financial terms were not disclosed. CEO Greg Norton and the Norton family retained a significant ownership stake and Greg Norton will continue to lead the business; Platinum said the capital will support product innovation, potential footprint expansion and pursue add-on acquisitions.

IntelyCare has acquired CareRev in an add-on deal to create a comprehensive workforce staffing platform spanning acute and post-acute care; financial terms were not disclosed. The combined organization will integrate clinician-facing job boards, recruiter/sourcing tools, contingent labor resources and internal resource pool capabilities while both brands continue operating separately.

Currier Plastics, a Sheridan Capital Partners portfolio company, has completed the acquisitions of Springboard Manufacturing and MOS Plastics. The add-on deals expand Currier's West Coast footprint, add significant Class 7/8 cleanroom capacity, and deepen capabilities serving pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics customers.

St. Louis-based private investment firm Broadview Group announced an investment in Citadel EHS, a Glendale, California–based environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) consulting firm. Citadel’s existing leadership will remain in place and the partnership is intended to provide capital and resources to accelerate growth, broaden capabilities, and support geographic expansion; Citizens Capital Markets & Advisory served as exclusive financial advisor to Citadel.

PAI Pharma, an Olympus Partners portfolio company, has acquired Nivagen Pharmaceuticals to add a newly built aseptic sterile-injectable manufacturing facility in Sacramento, California and a pipeline of more than 20 ready-to-use (RTU) injectable products. The add-on expands PAI's sterile injectable capabilities alongside its oral liquid franchise to better serve hospitals and health systems and strengthen U.S. pharmaceutical supply-chain resilience; financial terms were not disclosed.

Domaine Worldwide, a global Shopify design and development practice backed by BV Investment Partners, has acquired Pattern, an award-winning digital design agency focused on commerce brands. The acquisition combines Pattern’s brand and experience design capabilities with Domaine’s engineering and delivery operations to expand experience-first digital commerce offerings; terms were not disclosed.

Applied Real Intelligence (A.R.I.) has acquired a controlling majority interest in Lights Out Sports and expanded its governance role. Under the transaction, Dr. Zack Ellison has been appointed Chairman, President, and CEO as A.R.I. looks to scale Lights Out's combat-sports promotion, live events, and streaming media business (Lights Out XF and LightsOutSportsTV.com) and leverage a new multi-year media rights deal with ESPN/Disney+.

Pentec Health, a specialty pharmacy and infusion services provider, has acquired Hartley Medical Center Pharmacy, a Long Beach, California-based compounding pharmacy specializing in sterile intrathecal medications for implanted pump therapy. Hartley will continue operating from its Long Beach 503A pharmacy with owner William Stuart remaining as General Manager; the deal expands Pentec's intrathecal sterile compounding capabilities and integrates pharmacy services with Pentec's nursing and administrative support.

SBC Medical Group Holdings (Nasdaq: SBC) has made a strategic minority investment and formed an alliance with OrangeTwist to support clinical, operational, and technology integration as OrangeTwist expands its footprint. In conjunction with the deal, OrangeTwist acquired six additional med spa locations in Colorado and Nevada, bringing the platform to 24 locations across six states; OrangeTwist is backed by PE firms Hildred and Athyrium Capital Management.

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has acquired Signature Resolution, a Los Angeles-based provider of high-complexity private dispute resolution services, partnering with the company's founders who will retain significant equity. LLCP will support Signature's plans to expand geographically beyond California, invest in platform capabilities, and broaden equity participation among its network of approximately 100 affiliated mediators and arbitrators. Signature will continue to be led by co-founder and CEO Dario Higuchi and the company's existing leadership team.

TechnoMile has acquired SIMS Software to add facility security, clearance tracking, and post-award compliance capabilities to its AI-enabled contract management platform. The deal is backed by Capitol Meridian Partners, which will take a majority stake in the combined company in a PE-backed add-on transaction; K1 Investment Management exits its stake in TechnoMile.

ADDMAN Engineering LLC, a portfolio company of American Industrial Partners, has acquired Forecast 3D, a Carlsbad, California-based polymer additive manufacturing firm formerly operated by GKN Powder Metallurgy. The deal expands ADDMAN's West Coast polymer capacity and digital quoting capabilities, increasing its industrial additive fleet to over 160 systems and advancing its strategy to build a comprehensive North American additive manufacturing platform.

Coalesce Capital announced a majority recapitalization of Marshall & Stevens, a leading independent valuation, litigation support, and transaction advisory firm. Management will retain a meaningful ownership stake and Coalesce will support growth through investments in talent, technology, and strategic acquisitions; the transaction closed in December 2025.

The Riverside Company has invested in Certified Collision Group (CCG), a subscription-based membership network serving independent collision repair shops across the United States and Canada. Incline Equity Partners, which acquired CCG in 2022, sold the business to Riverside as part of an exit following significant revenue growth and strategic expansion under Incline's ownership.