Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in Florida

Tracked deals

1558

1558 tracked deals across 2005-2026.

Buyer mix

Mixed buyer set

1465 pe · 919 strategic

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2021

265 tracked deals announced in 2021.

Buyer Snapshot

Top Buyers

Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.

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Buyer # Deals Focus Type
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. 15 Sector-focused private investment firm providing private ... PE
White Wolf Capital Group 15 Diversified investment management firm focused on private... PE
Seacoast Service Partners 12 Platform operator acquiring and integrating plumbing, HVA... Strategic (PE-backed)
H.I.G. Capital 11 Global private equity and alternative assets investment f... PE
Shoreline Equity Partners 10 Lower middle market private equity firm that partners wit... PE
Gryphon Investors 9 Middle-market private equity firm that acquires and scale... PE
The Riverside Company 9 Global private equity firm focused on the smaller end of ... PE
Alpine Investors 8 People-driven private equity firm focused on software and... PE
Palm Medical Centers 8 Value-based, capitated primary care provider operating a ... Strategic (PE-backed)
The Sterling Group 8 Private equity investment firm targeting controlling inte... PE

Acquisition Volume in Private Equity-Backed in Florida by Year

Last 10 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 10 years for Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in Florida. 7 2017 7 2018 119 2019 137 2020 265 2021 245 2022 211 2023 208 2024 253 2025 ~176 est. 91 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Aptus Aero, LLC
    Target
    E.M.C. Aerospace, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Aptus Aero, LLC, a Stephens Group portfolio company, has acquired E.M.C. Aerospace, Inc., a Part 145 repair station providing component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for aviation customers. The acquisition strengthens Aptus Aero’s capabilities in repairs and parts sourcing as it builds a provider of highly engineered aviation component MRO services.

  • Buyer
    Wafra Inc.
    Target
    Navitas Credit Corp.
    Seller
    United Community Bank
    Type
    Buyout

    Wafra announced that investment funds it advises have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Navitas Credit Corp., an equipment finance provider, from United Community Bank for approximately $1.9 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and Navitas will continue to be led by its current management team.

  • Buyer
    SPATCO Energy Solutions, Kian Capital Partners
    Target
    Discovery Tank Testing Inc., Tank Wizards Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Kian Capital-backed SPATCO Energy Solutions has completed the acquisitions of Discovery Tank Testing Inc. and Tank Wizards Inc. The deals expand SPATCO’s environmental services capabilities and scale its Florida presence, adding testing/compliance technicians and tank-cleaning capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Amplix
    Target
    RAS3 Communications and Consulting
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Amplix, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, announced its acquisition of RAS3 Communications and Consulting. The deal expands Amplix’s Florida presence and adds deeper capabilities across customer experience, cybersecurity, cloud, mobility, AI, and related implementation/managed services.

  • Buyer
    FEC Holdings dba Peak Underground, FVLCRUM Funds, Crescent Peak
    Target
    Cinch Underground, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    FEC Holdings dba Peak Underground (a portfolio company of FVLCRUM Funds and Crescent Peak) acquired Cinch Underground, Inc. The transaction closed on May 4, 2026.

  • Buyer
    Godspeed Capital
    Target
    JP Donovan
    Industry
    IT Services

    Godspeed Capital, a Miami-based private equity firm, has taken a strategic stake in JP Donovan, a Florida electronic security services platform with roughly $160 million in revenue built via 19 acquisitions since 2021. The investment was announced June 8 with undisclosed terms and is intended to accelerate JP Donovan’s buy-and-build expansion across Florida and Texas amid a fragmented electronic security market.

  • Buyer
    Sheridan Capital Partners
    Target
    Tres Health
    Seller
    Michael Feeney, Ari Rostowsky, David Morris

    Sheridan Capital Partners has completed a majority recapitalization of Tres Health, a health insurance services provider focused on the self-insured space. The founders sold their stake while continuing to lead the company as senior management, and financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Vobis Ventures
    Target
    Optiv Advisory, Consulting and Transformation (ACT) project-based services business (to operate as Optiv Consulting)
    Seller
    Optiv
    Industry
    Cybersecurity
    Type
    Buyout

    Optiv has sold its Advisory, Consulting and Transformation (ACT) project-based cybersecurity services business to Vobis Ventures. The transaction closed on June 1, 2026, and the acquired business will initially operate as Optiv Consulting while Optiv and Optiv Consulting enter an exclusive services partnership for one year.

  • Buyer
    Apollo Funds, Alpine Investors
    Target
    Apex Service Partners
    Seller
    Alpine Investors (existing investor mentioned as continuing; no seller explicitly named)
    Industry
    IT Services

    Apex Service Partners entered into a definitive agreement for Apollo Funds (funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management) to acquire a minority stake in the company. Alpine Investors, Apex’s existing investor, will also make an additional investment alongside Apollo to support Apex’s continued growth, including expansion of its national footprint, multi-trade service offerings, and technology/workforce infrastructure.

  • Buyer
    Lodestone Capital
    Target
    Blulabs
    Industry
    IT Services

    Lodestone Capital led a $7 million investment in Blulabs, valuing the company at $160 million pre-money. The funding is intended to expand Blulabs’ global supply chain platform, including technology infrastructure and customer service capabilities, and to accelerate development of its proprietary AI-enabled supply chain intelligence platform.

  • Buyer
    Flint Group
    Target
    Air Around the Clock
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Flint Group, a Kansas City–based residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical home-services platform backed by General Atlantic, acquired Air Around the Clock, a South Florida HVAC+ services provider. The deal was advised by Transworld M&A Advisors and closed about 60 days after the letter of intent was signed.

  • Buyer
    I Squared Capital
    Target
    Cogent Fiber, LLC (portfolio of ten data center facilities)
    Seller
    Cogent Fiber, LLC (via Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.)
    Industry
    Infrastructure
    Type
    Buyout

    I Squared Capital has entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to acquire a portfolio of ten U.S. data center facilities from Cogent Fiber, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Cogent Communications, for $225 million in cash. The acquisition is intended to seed a new U.S. data center operating platform focused on colocation, high-density deployments, and AI inference infrastructure, with I Squared committing up to $1 billion to build the platform.

  • Buyer
    Novvia Group
    Target
    APC Packaging
    Seller
    Lisa Lin, Christina Lin
    Industry
    Packaging
    Type
    Addon

    Novvia Group, a rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor backed by Kelso & Company, announced it has acquired APC Packaging, a Fort Lauderdale-based supplier of sustainable luxury beauty packaging solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed, and APC’s primary owners Lisa Lin and Christina Lin will continue leading the business post-acquisition.

  • Buyer
    EMS, Wynnchurch Capital
    Target
    American Metals Supply (AMS)
    Type
    Addon

    EMS, a value-added aluminum products distributor backed by Wynnchurch Capital, announced its acquisition of American Metals Supply (AMS). The deal expands EMS’s geographic reach and strengthens its capabilities across patio and industrial end markets in the United States.

  • Buyer
    HighGrove Partners, LLC, Agellus Capital, LLC
    Target
    Lawn Enforcement Agency (LEA)
    Type
    Addon

    HighGrove Partners, an Atlanta-based commercial landscaping company backed by Agellus Capital, completed its acquisition of Lawn Enforcement Agency (LEA), headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. The deal expands HighGrove’s footprint in Florida and broadens services for commercial clients across North and Central Florida.

  • Buyer
    Palmetto Air & Water Balance, LLC, SRM Equity Partners, LLC
    Target
    SMI Group
    Seller
    Lyndon McGill
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Palmetto Air & Water Balance, LLC acquired SMI Group, a testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) services provider based in Jacksonville, Florida. The acquisition expands Palmetto’s Florida presence and strengthens its ability to serve healthcare, education, commercial, institutional, and industrial end markets. SMI’s former owner Lyndon McGill will continue with Palmetto and remain involved in Jacksonville operations.

  • Buyer
    NoblQ
    Target
    QBrainX
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    NoblQ, a global digital transformation and IT services company, announced it has acquired a majority stake in QBrainX, a provider of enterprise hyper-automation and intelligent process solutions. The deal follows a two-year collaboration and is intended to scale NoblQ’s AI-driven automation, data modernization, and enterprise platform services across North America, Europe, and Asia.

  • Buyer
    Citation Capital
    Target
    World Travel Holdings
    Industry
    Transportation

    World Travel Holdings, a technology-enabled cruise distribution and leisure travel platform, announced the completion of a strategic investment from Citation Capital. The deal terms were not disclosed, and co-founders/co-CEOs Jeff and Brad Tolkin will continue leading day-to-day operations with significant ownership.

  • Buyer
    Fortify Restoration, Osceola Capital
    Target
    Beaches Construction
    Type
    Addon

    Fortify Restoration, backed by Osceola Capital, announced its acquisition of Beaches Construction to expand its structural restoration platform across Florida—into the Panhandle, while also strengthening presence in Jacksonville and Tampa. The deal marks Fortify’s third acquisition since the platform launched in June 2025.

  • Buyer
    Lorient, Emanate
    Target
    PeterMD

    PeterMD, a direct-to-consumer telehealth and precision medicine platform, announced a majority equity investment from Lorient to accelerate growth of its “Medicine 3.0” platform. The partnership also involves Emanate, and PeterMD will add David Prokupek to its board as Executive Chair.

  • Buyer
    Infinity Aviation Group, Igneo Infrastructure Partners
    Target
    Corporate Air
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Addon

    Infinity Aviation Group announced its acquisition of Corporate Air, a Fixed-Base Operator at Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB), to expand its private-jet FBO network into South Florida. The deal transitions Corporate Air, a family-owned operator with nearly four decades of history, into Infinity’s corporate portfolio backed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners.

  • Buyer
    FH Capital
    Target
    Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries Inc.
    Seller
    JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
    Industry
    Renewable Energy
    Type
    Buyout

    FH Capital entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 75.1% majority stake in Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries Inc., JinkoSolar’s U.S. subsidiary, for a controlling ownership position. The deal covers JinkoSolar’s 2 GW solar module manufacturing facility and its growing battery energy storage systems (BESS) business; JinkoSolar will retain a 24.9% minority stake.

  • Buyer
    Angelini Pharma S.p.A., Blackstone funds, select international partners, CDP Equity (expected minority stake via capital raise, per Reuters), BNP Paribas (financing support/underwriter)
    Target
    Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Industry
    Pharmaceuticals
    Type
    Buyout

    Angelini Pharma S.p.A. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for $31.50 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately $4.1 billion. The transaction marks Angelini Pharma’s entry into the United States and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and Catalyst stockholder approval.

  • Buyer
    TIGRIS Aquatic Services, LLC
    Target
    Charles Aquatics, Inc.
    Seller
    Jim Charles
    Type
    Buyout

    TIGRIS Aquatic Services, LLC acquired Charles Aquatics, Inc., an aquatic management company based in Jacksonville, Florida. The deal expands TIGRIS’s presence in Florida and the broader Southeastern United States, adding capabilities in aquatic vegetation control, water quality management, and fountain/aeration system installation and maintenance.

  • Buyer
    Knox Lane
    Target
    Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Cross Country Healthcare entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Knox Lane in an all-cash transaction valued at $437 million. The deal will pay Cross Country shareholders $13.25 per share and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and stockholder approval.

  • Buyer
    Leap Partners
    Target
    Air Hawk Heating & Cooling
    Seller
    Joseph Massa
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Leap Partners, a Southeast home services company, announced it is expanding in Florida by acquiring Air Hawk Heating & Cooling, an HVAC provider based in Odessa, Florida. Air Hawk will continue operating under its existing brand name, with Joe Massa remaining as leader to guide the next phase of growth with added resources from Leap Partners.

  • Buyer
    Traffic & Mobility Consultants LLC, Grovecourt Capital Partners
    Target
    Chindalur Traffic Solutions, Inc. (CTSi)
    Seller
    Raj Chindalur (Founder of CTSi)
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Traffic & Mobility Consultants LLC (TMC), backed by Grovecourt Capital Partners, acquired Chindalur Traffic Solutions, Inc. (CTSi), a Jacksonville-based traffic and transportation engineering firm serving Northeast Florida. The acquisition establishes a dedicated TMC presence in Jacksonville and expands the firm’s geographic reach across the region; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Audax
    Target
    Nextech

    Audax is progressing the sale process for Nextech, an HVAC services provider, with bidders being advanced further in the process. The reporting indicates the transaction remains in process (not closed), and that additional private equity deals are expected across the roofing, landscaping and remodeling sectors.

  • Buyer
    KKR, DigitalBridge, La Caisse
    Target
    Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC
    Industry
    Infrastructure

    Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC (a DigitalBridge portfolio company) announced it will receive a $1.5 billion equity investment from KKR. The investment is intended to establish a fully funded, long-term capital structure to support Vertical Bridge’s strategic plan, including organic development and selective mergers and acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Parkview Dental Partners, Cathay Capital
    Target
    VIP Dental
    Type
    Addon

    Parkview Dental Partners, a Sarasota-based dental service organization backed by Cathay Capital, announced its acquisition of VIP Dental, a general dentistry practice in Palm Harbor, Florida. The deal expands Parkview’s Southwest Florida footprint to 25 practices and increases density in the Tampa Bay area.

  • Buyer
    Fortify Restoration
    Target
    Beach Contracting
    Type
    Addon

    Fortify Restoration, a portfolio company of Osceola Capital, acquired Beach Contracting, a South Florida structural restoration services provider. The transaction is Fortify’s first add-on acquisition since launching its platform in July 2025 and expands its presence and service delivery density in its core market.

  • Buyer
    Green Summit Landscape Group
    Target
    Yellowstone Landscape, Coastal Climate Landscaping
    Type
    Addon

    Green Summit Landscape Group, backed by Century Park Capital Partners, closed two add-on acquisitions in a single week: Miami-Dade-based Yellowstone Landscape and South Florida’s Coastal Climate Landscaping. The deals expand Green Summit’s Miami footprint and push the platform past 30 add-ons since its 2021 formation, with combined annual revenue of roughly $40 million (financial terms not disclosed).

  • Buyer
    Keyes Coverage
    Target
    Seibert Insurance Agency of Tampa, Florida
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    Keyes Coverage, an independent insurance agency platform, acquired Seibert Insurance Agency of Tampa, Florida. The deal establishes Keyes Coverage’s first West Coast Florida office in Tampa and adds an experienced 18-person Tampa team that will continue operating under the Keyes Coverage brand.

  • Buyer
    Blue Owl Capital Inc., Blue Owl Real Estate Capital LLC
    Target
    Sila Realty Trust, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Sila Realty Trust, Inc. entered into a definitive all-cash merger agreement under which certain affiliates of Blue Owl Real Estate Capital LLC will acquire all outstanding shares of Sila for $30.38 per share, valuing the deal at approximately $2.4 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approval and customary closing conditions.

  • Buyer
    Acorn Capital Management
    Target
    MTI Aviation
    Seller
    Jorge Mejia (founder and CEO, remaining significant shareholder)
    Type
    Buyout

    Acorn Capital Management announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in MTI Aviation, a provider of component repair, overhaul, and parts distribution for electro-mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power generation components. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, with MTI’s founder and CEO Jorge Mejia remaining a significant shareholder and continuing to lead the company.

  • Buyer
    ModMed
    Target
    Bonsai Health
    Type
    Buyout

    ModMed, backed by Clearlake Capital, announced it has acquired Bonsai Health, a high-growth agentic AI patient engagement platform. The deal adds front-office automation such as automated patient reactivation and AI-driven self-scheduling into ModMed’s AI-Powered Practice for specialty medical practices.

  • Buyer
    Signia Aerospace, Arcline Investment Management
    Target
    Aerox Aerospace Group
    Seller
    Scott Ashton (owner of Aerox Aerospace Group)
    Type
    Addon

    Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired Aerox Aerospace Group, a supplier of aviation oxygen systems for general, business, airline, military, and special-mission applications. The acquisition expands Signia’s engineered aircraft systems portfolio and adds portable and installed oxygen capabilities, including FAA Part 145 MRO support.

  • Buyer
    Aptus Aero, LLC, The Stephens Group, LLC
    Target
    Atlas Aerospace Accessories, LLC, Atlas Aerospace Accessories, LLC (Atlas Aerospace), Atlas Aerospace Accessories, LLC (Atlas Aerospace)
    Type
    Addon

    The Stephens Group formed Aptus Aero, a new aviation MRO platform focused on acquiring and scaling component maintenance, repair, and overhaul businesses, and completed the acquisition of Atlas Aerospace Accessories. Atlas Aerospace Accessories is a Part 145 repair station based in Doral, Florida, providing component repair services across pneumatics, hydraulics, electromechanical systems, electronics, and fuel systems.

  • Buyer
    TRP Capital Partners
    Target
    Velocity Restorations
    Industry
    IT Services

    TRP Capital Partners made a growth capital investment in multi-location automotive repair platform Velocity Restorations. FOCUS Investment Banking acted as the exclusive financial advisor, and the partnership is intended to support an aggressive growth strategy with multiple acquisitions planned for 2026 and beyond.

  • Buyer
    Galloway Capital Partners, LLC
    Target
    Chegg, Inc.
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS

    Galloway Capital Partners, LLC announced it acquired an ownership position of approximately 5.44% in Chegg, Inc. The investment firm believes Chegg is materially undervalued and highlighted a potential strategic separation of Chegg’s business units to unlock shareholder value.

  • Buyer
    Aero Accessories & Repair, LLC, ATL Partners
    Target
    New Generation Aerospace (NGA), Tri-County Aerospace
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Aero Accessories & Repair, LLC, a portfolio company of ATL Partners, announced the acquisition of Miami-based New Generation Aerospace (NGA) and Tri-County Aerospace. The deal is intended to strengthen Aero Accessories’ component MRO capabilities, specifically rewind and power generation servicing, as part of its strategy to build a scaled, technically differentiated aviation aftermarket platform.

  • Buyer
    Gamut Capital Management, L.P.
    Target
    Acousti Engineering Company
    Seller
    Ardian
    Type
    Buyout

    Gamut Capital Management, L.P. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Acousti Engineering Company, a specialty interiors contractor providing ceiling, drywall, and flooring solutions across the Southeastern United States. The deal is from Ardian and is subject to customary closing conditions, with financial terms undisclosed.

  • Buyer
    Modern Wealth Management
    Target
    Legacy Wealth Management, Legacy Retirement Plan Advisors
    Type
    Addon

    Modern Wealth Management acquired Legacy Wealth Management, a South Florida RIA advisory firm managing approximately $1.2 billion in client assets. The deal also brings Legacy Retirement Plan Advisors (about $300 million in retirement plan assets) into Modern Wealth’s platform, marking Modern Wealth’s first Florida office and its 20th acquisition since April 2023.

  • Buyer
    Oak Hill Capital
    Target
    Guild Garage Group
    Type
    Buyout

    Oak Hill Capital partnered with Guild Garage Group, an Orlando, Florida-based coalition of residential garage door repair and replacement service providers. The investment is intended to accelerate Guild’s multi-pronged growth strategy, including national geographic expansion, service-quality improvements, and scaling its technology-enabled platform (financial terms undisclosed).

  • Buyer
    Quad-C Management
    Target
    Dane Street
    Seller
    Will Fulton (Founder, Dane Street)

    Quad-C Management, a middle-market private equity firm, announced an investment in Dane Street, a provider of independent medical examination and peer review services for insurance and healthcare markets. The partnership is expected to accelerate Dane Street’s next phase of growth by expanding clinical and technology capabilities, increasing capacity, and pursuing strategic acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
    Target
    Qualus Corporation
    Seller
    New Mountain Capital
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Clearlake Capital Group completed its acquisition of Qualus Corporation from New Mountain Capital. Qualus is a pure-play, end-to-end electric power solutions platform providing advisory, engineering, program management, digital solutions, energy efficiency, and specialized field services to modernize and strengthen the U.S. and Canada power grid.

  • Buyer
    Infosys Ltd, Achieve Partners
    Target
    Optimum Achieve Holdings Inc, Optimum Healthcare IT LLC, Optimum Healthcare IT
    Seller
    Achieve Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Infosys has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Optimum Healthcare IT for up to $465 million in an all-cash transaction with upfront payments and performance-based earnouts. The deal is aimed at strengthening Infosys’ healthcare provider capabilities by adding Optimum’s EHR, clinical workflows, digital transformation, and consulting expertise.

  • Buyer
    Nexus Health, part of The Lockwood Group, The Lockwood Group, LLC, Ares Management Corporation
    Target
    Stratis Group, LLC
    Type
    Addon

    Nexus Health, part of The Lockwood Group, acquired Stratis Group, a commercialization strategy and market access consulting firm for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and physician network clients. The deal expands Nexus Health’s integrated, data-driven capabilities across patient services, HEOR, real-world evidence, adherence strategy, and field reimbursement management.

  • Buyer
    All Glass & Windows, Cross Rapids Capital LP
    Target
    Sarasota Glass & Mirror
    Seller
    Sarasota Glass & Mirror (owners not specified), Unspecified sellers/owners of Sarasota Glass & Mirror (not named in article)
    Type
    Addon

    Generational Group announced the sale of Sarasota Glass & Mirror to All Glass & Windows, a portfolio company of Cross Rapids Capital LP. The acquisition closed on February 12, 2026. Sarasota Glass & Mirror is based in Sarasota, Florida and provides glass and glazing services for residential and commercial customers.

  • Buyer
    Architect Equity
    Target
    SDI, Inc.
    Seller
    LLR Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Architect Equity has acquired SDI, Inc., a provider of outsourced procurement, supply chain management, and group purchasing (GPO) services. SDI supports facility maintenance organizations with technology-enabled sourcing and purchasing solutions tailored to MRO and other indirect spend categories.

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