Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in Georgia

Tracked deals

849

849 tracked deals across 2005-2026.

Buyer mix

Mixed buyer set

810 pe · 455 strategic

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2021

152 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
Hidden Harbor Capital Partners 9 Operationally-focused private equity firm specializing in... PE
TA Associates 8 Global growth private equity firm investing in profitable... PE
The Riverside Company 7 Global private equity investor focused on the smaller end... PE
Eagle Merchant Partners 6 Atlanta-based private equity firm focused on lower-middle... PE
Gryphon Investors 6 Middle-market private investment firm focused on building... PE
New Mountain Capital 6 Alternative investment manager and private equity firm fo... PE
Francisco Partners 5 Global private equity firm specializing in investments in... PE
Incline Equity Partners 5 Lower middle-market private equity firm focused on invest... PE
Kinderhook Industries, LLC 5 Middle-market private investment firm (private equity) fo... PE
MSouth Equity Partners 5 Atlanta-based private equity firm focused on lower middle... PE

Acquisition Volume in Private Equity-Backed in Georgia by Year

Last 10 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 10 years for Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in Georgia. 4 2017 8 2018 81 2019 83 2020 152 2021 134 2022 95 2023 118 2024 108 2025 ~83 est. 59 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

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Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Priority Courier Experts, Trident Management, Bluejay Capital
    Target
    INPAX Shipping Solutions
    Seller
    Leonard Wright
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Addon

    Priority Courier Experts (PCE) has acquired INPAX Shipping Solutions, an Atlanta-based logistics provider. The deal expands PCE’s geographic reach and service capabilities across the Southeast, adding scale, brokerage/distribution capabilities, and vertical logistics expertise.

  • Buyer
    Arctos
    Target
    Atlanta Falcons
    Seller
    Arthur M. Blank (or other limited partners, if applicable)

    Arctos has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons in a deal that values the franchise at approximately $10.6 billion, according to CNBC sources. The investment is expected to occur over the next 18 months in two tranches and remains subject to approval by NFL ownership.

  • Buyer
    Salt Creek Capital
    Target
    Craig Wire Products, LLC
    Seller
    Jack Craig
    Type
    Buyout

    Salt Creek Capital has acquired Craig Wire Products, LLC, a specialty manufacturer of custom-specification shaped magnet wire serving electric motor, generator, and transformer OEMs and aftermarket providers. The deal is aimed at preserving Craig Wire’s differentiated manufacturing capabilities while expanding product capabilities (including copper and aluminum magnet wire) and strengthening OEM partnerships under incoming CEO Hank Pennington.

  • Buyer
    Thoma Bravo, Cherry Tree BidCo, Cherry Tree Merger Sub
    Target
    Accelerant
    Seller
    Accelerant Class A and Class B shareholders
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    Thoma Bravo has entered into a definitive all-cash agreement to acquire Accelerant, a data-driven specialty insurance risk exchange platform, for an enterprise value exceeding $4 billion. Under the deal, Accelerant Class A and Class B shareholders will receive $20.25 per share in cash, representing a 49% premium, and the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027 subject to approvals and customary conditions.

  • Buyer
    BNP Group, Godspeed Capital Management LP
    Target
    U.S. Cost Incorporated
    Type
    Addon

    BNP Group, backed by Godspeed Capital Management, announced the acquisition of U.S. Cost Incorporated (USC), a global cost management and project controls firm. The deal adds cost estimation, cost management, scheduling, and value engineering capabilities to BNP’s aviation and supply chain engineering platform while expanding exposure into government, healthcare, and education markets.

  • Buyer
    Golub Capital
    Target
    Church's Texas Chicken
    Seller
    High Bluff Capital Partners, Future Standard

    Golub Capital provided a strategic growth equity investment in Church's Texas Chicken to support restaurant development, remodeling, and continued expansion. The deal terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    IMB Partners
    Target
    Strategic Land Services
    Type
    Buyout

    IMB Partners acquired Strategic Land Services (SLS), a Georgia-based heavy civil contractor focused on site preparation and infrastructure services for electric utility projects. The transaction was finalized in late May, and financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Kinderhook Industries, LLC
    Target
    American Aero, Inc.

    Kinderhook Industries announced an investment in American Aero, a Brooklet, Georgia-based producer of precision-manufactured aerospace components. The deal adds growth capital to expand American Aero’s capacity and capabilities, including through a new 47,000-square-foot facility and additional equipment and process investments.

  • Buyer
    TRG, Gemspring Capital
    Target
    Barcode Supply, LLC
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    TRG, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, acquired Barcode Supply, a provider of barcode, RFID, labeling, and data capture solutions. The deal expands TRG’s endpoint lifecycle management platform with complementary hardware, consumables, software, and technical services, and strengthens TRG’s presence in the U.S. Southeast. Financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Shoreline Equity Partners, LLC
    Target
    United Restoration and Preservation, LLC
    Type
    Addon

    Shoreline Equity Partners partnered with United Restoration and Preservation, LLC (URP) as an exterior restoration and building envelope services platform. URP, headquartered in Mableton, Georgia, provides waterproofing, coatings, and historical restoration work and plans to pursue add-on acquisitions nationally with Shoreline’s support.

  • Buyer
    Emerald Lake Capital Management
    Target
    Electrical Cable Specialists, LLC (ECS)
    Seller
    Camp Lake Capital
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    Camp Lake Capital has sold Electrical Cable Specialists, LLC (ECS) to Emerald Lake Capital Management. ECS is a specialty cable distributor and project integrator serving power generation, industrial, transit and rail, data center, renewables, and transmission and substation markets. The transaction closed on July 2, 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    LEHR, Broadwing Capital
    Target
    ProLogic ITS
    Seller
    ProLogic ITS leadership team (remaining in place; seller not explicitly stated)
    Type
    Addon

    LEHR, the emergency vehicle upfitter and a portfolio company of Broadwing Capital, acquired the emergency vehicle upfitting assets of ProLogic ITS. The deal expands LEHR’s network with additional locations across Georgia, Alabama, and Florida and deepens its Southeast presence while adding specialized federal capability tied to Level 3 CJIS clearance. Financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Long Ridge Equity Partners
    Target
    MountainSeed

    MountainSeed, a provider of appraisal management and valuation technology for community banks and credit unions, completed a $38 million minority growth investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners. The financing is intended to accelerate AI-powered product innovation, expand MountainSeed’s capital markets offerings, and grow its go-to-market reach.

  • Buyer
    SPS PoolCare
    Target
    Good Boy Pool Services
    Type
    Addon

    SPS PoolCare, a PE-backed U.S. swimming pool services platform, completed its acquisition of Good Boy Pool Services to expand into the Atlanta market. The deal adds new residential and commercial recurring pool maintenance customers and marks another step in SPS PoolCare’s roll-up strategy.

  • Buyer
    Summit Partners, Insight Partners, Sixth Street Growth
    Target
    Keyfactor
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS

    Keyfactor, a trust infrastructure platform for the AI and quantum era, announced a $1 billion+ strategic growth investment led by Summit Partners. Following the close, existing investors Insight Partners and Sixth Street Growth will maintain significant ownership, supporting Keyfactor’s product innovation, global expansion, and strategic acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    SMART Safety Gulf Coast
    Target
    AMC Safety, Safe Construction Consulting
    Type
    Addon

    SMART Safety Gulf Coast, a Carr’s Hill-backed safety services platform, acquired AMC Safety and Safe Construction Consulting to expand its workplace safety and compliance capabilities across the Gulf Coast and broader Southeast/Mid-Atlantic regions. The deals add safety program management, OSHA training, jobsite inspections, and staffing/workforce development services to the platform while extending geographic reach into Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, and surrounding markets.

  • Buyer
    Allvia, Trinity Hunt Partners
    Target
    Smith Communication Partners
    Type
    Addon

    Allvia, a workforce services platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, announced its acquisition of Smith Communication Partners, a consulting firm focused on workforce strategy and employee communications. The deal expands Allvia’s ability to help employers design, administer, and communicate workforce programs across the employee lifecycle.

  • Buyer
    Thurston Group
    Target
    SGA Dental Partners, Gen4 Dental Partners, Modis Dental Partners
    Type
    Addon

    Thurston Group, a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced the formation of a national dental support platform by uniting SGA Dental Partners, Gen4 Dental Partners, and Modis Dental Partners under the SGA Dental Partners brand. The combined platform will serve 250+ locations and 500+ dentists across 26 states, combining doctor recruiting, professional development, and implant/specialty support capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, Leonard Green, Altas Partners
    Target
    Fire Protection Specialists
    Type
    Addon

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Fire Protection Specialists to expand and strengthen its integrated fire suppression capabilities across the Pacific Northwest. Fire Protection Specialists provides installation and maintenance of fire suppression and fire alarm systems for commercial and industrial customers across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and California.

  • Buyer
    Saothair Capital Partners, LLC, (Newly formed affiliate of Saothair Capital Partners)
    Target
    EAM Corp. (Engineered Absorbent Materials / EAM Corporation)
    Seller
    Domtar Corporation
    Type
    Buyout

    Saothair Capital Partners completed the acquisition of EAM Corp. (Engineered Absorbent Materials) from Domtar Corporation through a newly formed affiliate. Following closing, EAM General Manager Vanecia Carr became CEO and Lori Venn became Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, with Michael Fagan joining EAM’s board.

  • Buyer
    Shamrock Capital, EnOne Ventures
    Target
    CardsHQ, Sports Card Investor

    CardsHQ and Sports Card Investor announced a strategic growth investment led by Shamrock Capital with participation from EnOne Ventures. The investment merges the two businesses under the CardsHQ brand, creating a larger commerce, media, and technology platform for sports card and trading card game communities.

  • Buyer
    Ivy Technology, Staple Street Capital
    Target
    ISP Tek Services
    Seller
    ISP Tek Services' founders (equity rollover component)
    Type
    Addon

    Ivy Technology, a portfolio company of Staple Street Capital, announced the acquisition of ISP Tek Services. The deal is described as a buy-and-build “tuck-in” to expand Ivy’s footprint and deepen specialized natural gas infrastructure field services and public-sector access across the U.S. Southeast.

  • Buyer
    Paceline Equity Partners, LLC
    Target
    Diverzify

    Diverzify announced it completed a $240 million recapitalization and strategic investment led by affiliates of Paceline Equity Partners. The new capital is intended to expand Diverzify’s specialized commercial flooring and facility services capabilities, improve operational consistency across its national network, and support growth through organic initiatives and M&A.

  • Buyer
    Stone-Goff Partners, 5Q Partners
    Target
    5Q Partners, One11 Advisors
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Stone-Goff Partners made an investment in 5Q Partners, an Atlanta-based provider of IT and operational technology solutions for commercial real estate. Concurrently, 5Q completed the acquisition of One11 Advisors, adding specialized property management software advisory and application support services across major proptech platforms.

  • Buyer
    CD&R
    Target
    Multi-Color Corporation
    Industry
    Packaging

    Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has successfully completed a comprehensive financial restructuring and emerged from its prepackaged Chapter 11 process. The company’s restructuring reduced net debt by about $3.8 billion and included an $889 million new equity investment from CD&R and a group of MCC’s existing secured lenders, with CD&R retaining majority ownership.

  • Buyer
    Bain Capital Credit (Private Credit Group)
    Target
    Kids2

    Bain Capital Credit’s Private Credit Group acted as sole lender and administrative agent for a $225 million senior credit facility to Kids2. The financing is intended to support Kids2’s continued growth and global expansion.

  • Buyer
    Bregal Sagemount, Silversmith Capital Partners
    Target
    Vastian
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS

    Vastian, a SaaS provider of quality management software for hospitals and laboratories, announced a strategic growth investment from Bregal Sagemount, along with a new investment from existing investor Silversmith Capital Partners. The funding is intended to accelerate Vastian’s product innovation and commercial expansion to help healthcare organizations manage complex compliance workflows.

  • Buyer
    Arlington Capital Partners
    Target
    ENERCON, Pond & Company
    Seller
    Funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree)
    Industry
    Energy
    Type
    Buyout

    Arlington Capital Partners acquired ENERCON, a specialized nuclear and highly regulated power engineering firm, from funds managed by Oaktree. As part of the transaction, ENERCON will merge with Arlington portfolio company Pond & Company and operate under the ENERCON name from Atlanta-area headquarters.

  • Buyer
    AQUA Dermatology
    Target
    Steele Dermatology
    Seller
    Dr. Chynna Steele Johnson (founder of Steele Dermatology)
    Type
    Addon

    AQUA Dermatology, a PE-backed dermatology platform, acquired Steele Dermatology, a private dermatology practice with two locations in the Atlanta, Georgia market. The deal expands AQUA’s presence in Georgia, bringing its total to 19 locations statewide. Financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Forager Capital Management, LLC
    Target
    Repay Holdings Corporation
    Type
    Buyout

    Forager Capital Management, LLC, the largest shareholder of Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY), proposed to acquire 100% of Repay for $4.80 per share in an all-cash transaction. The offer represents a 75% premium to Repay’s 30-day VWAP of $2.75 and would take the public company private, subject to definitive documentation, due diligence, and regulatory approvals.

  • Buyer
    American Industrial Partners
    Target
    Avanos Medical, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Avanos Medical has entered into a definitive all-cash agreement to be acquired by affiliates of American Industrial Partners (AIP) for an enterprise value of approximately $1.272 billion. Under the terms, Avanos stockholders will receive $25.00 per share, and the transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to customary approvals. The deal has since closed, and Avanos became a private company with its shares ceasing to trade on the NYSE.

  • Buyer
    White Mountains Partners
    Target
    BaseSix Systems LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    White Mountains Partners (WMP) acquired a majority interest in BaseSix Systems LLC, a provider of building systems integration and aftermarket services. The investment is intended to accelerate BaseSix’s growth strategy, including expansion into new markets and pursuing strategic acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Mountaingate Capital
    Target
    UpSwell Marketing
    Type
    Buyout

    Mountaingate Capital, a Denver-based private equity firm, announced that it has acquired UpSwell Marketing, a vertically focused, technology-enabled direct response marketing platform. UpSwell provides performance direct mail and digital marketing solutions for location-based services businesses, differentiated by proprietary closed-loop attribution technology.

  • Buyer
    Premier Radiology Services
    Target
    Global Imaging Solutions (GLOBIS)
    Type
    Addon

    Premier Radiology Services (Premier) has acquired Global Imaging Solutions (GLOBIS), a physician-founded teleradiology group focused on subspecialty imaging interpretations for outpatient imaging centers and orthopedic practices. The deal expands Premier’s subspecialty capabilities and nationwide teleradiology coverage, with GLOBIS leadership joining Premier post-acquisition.

  • Buyer
    Arclin, TJC, L.P. (affiliate portfolio company)
    Target
    DuPont Aramids Business, DuPont Aramids business (Kevlar and Nomex brands)
    Seller
    DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Arclin completed the acquisition of DuPont’s Aramids business, including the Kevlar and Nomex brands, for approximately $1.8 billion. The deal expands Arclin’s scale and manufacturing footprint (notably in Europe and Asia) and adds about 1,800 employees.

  • Buyer
    Stella Point Capital
    Target
    TRX Services, Inc. (TRX Services)

    TRX Services, a payment processing solutions provider headquartered in Atlanta, received an equity investment from Stella Point Capital. The transaction closed earlier in March 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Warren Equity Partners (WEP)
    Target
    USG Water Solutions
    Seller
    Turnspire Capital Partners LLC
    Industry
    Infrastructure
    Type
    Buyout

    Turnspire Capital Partners announced that an affiliate sold its portfolio company USG Water Solutions to Warren Equity Partners (WEP). USG is a provider of water asset management services for municipal and private customers across North America, with operations in all 48 contiguous states and more than 450 employees. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Ronin Equity Partners, Partners Capital
    Target
    AeriTek Global, Due North, Federal Industries, LLC
    Seller
    Ronin Equity Partners (seller of Due North to AeriTek)
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Ronin Equity Partners completed a GP-led secondary acquisition of a minority stake in AeriTek Global at $3.11 per share. The transaction follows Ronin’s prior sale of Due North to AeriTek and continues support for AeriTek’s refrigerated display case consolidation strategy, immediately followed by AeriTek’s add-on acquisition of Federal Industries.

  • Buyer
    James River Home Health, RiverGlade Capital
    Target
    Golden Rule Hospice
    Type
    Buyout

    Golden Rule Hospice, based in Atlanta, Georgia, has been acquired by James River Home Health, a RiverGlade Capital portfolio company. The partnership is intended to expand James River Home Health’s care footprint into the metro Atlanta region.

  • Buyer
    Saw Mill Capital Partners III, LP, Saw Mill Capital LLC (affiliated private equity investment funds)
    Target
    Fidelity Memorial Group

    Saw Mill Capital Partners III, LP (via affiliated PE investment funds) announced a partnership with Fidelity Memorial Group, a regional deathcare services consolidator operating funeral homes and cemeteries across the Southeast and Midwest. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the company is framed as entering a new growth chapter with Saw Mill support.

  • Buyer
    King Risk Partners
    Target
    Lewis Insurance, Inc.
    Seller
    Lewis Insurance, Inc., Jason Lewis
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Addon

    King Risk Partners, the 51st largest U.S. insurance brokerage, has acquired Lewis Insurance, a Thomasville, Georgia-based agency, to bolster its Southern presence. Lewis Insurance — led by owner Jason Lewis — will continue delivering local personal and commercial insurance services while gaining access to King Risk Partners' broader resources and capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P., Abry Partners
    Target
    KORE Group Holdings, Inc.
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    KORE Group Holdings was acquired by affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners in an all-cash transaction. The deal provides KORE with long-term investment to accelerate innovation and expand capabilities for customers deploying and scaling IoT globally.

  • Buyer
    Guild Garage Group
    Target
    Elite Overhead Garage Doors
    Seller
    Josh Brown (Owner of Elite)
    Type
    Addon

    Guild Garage Group announced the completion of its partnership with Elite Overhead Garage Doors, a family-owned and operated residential and commercial garage door services provider based in Buford, Georgia. Guild said Elite is its 27th acquisition since launching in 2024 and its 3rd acquisition in 2026, while Elite’s owner Josh Brown said the deal preserves Elite’s legacy and values.

  • Buyer
    Constellation Wealth Capital
    Target
    BIP Wealth

    Atlanta-based registered investment advisor BIP Wealth has secured a strategic minority investment from Constellation Wealth Capital to support organic and inorganic growth, accelerate its acquisition strategy, and enhance its advisor support platform while maintaining independence. The capital partnership will help fuel future partnerships and acquisitions, particularly across the Southeast and other targeted growth markets.

  • Buyer
    CapitalSpring
    Target
    Alloy Personal Training

    Alloy Personal Training announced a strategic investment from CapitalSpring to accelerate the franchise brand’s next phase of accelerated, sustainable expansion. The partnership is described as not impacting Alloy’s day-to-day operations or leadership structure.

  • Buyer
    King Risk Partners
    Target
    Hanc Group
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Addon

    King Risk Partners, a leading U.S. insurance brokerage headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, has acquired Hanc Group, an Alpharetta, Georgia-based insurance agency serving individuals and businesses—particularly Georgia’s Korean community. The deal expands King Risk Partners’ presence across Georgia and adds local expertise in personal, commercial, and employee-benefit insurance offerings.

  • Buyer
    PrimeFlight Aviation Services
    Target
    GAT Airline Ground Support
    Seller
    Atlantic Street Capital
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Addon

    PrimeFlight Aviation Services has acquired GAT Airline Ground Support from private equity firm Atlantic Street Capital. GAT, a Peachtree City, Georgia-based provider of ground handling, cargo handling and catering (Sky Café) services with ~6,000 employees across nearly 70 North American airports, will expand PrimeFlight's footprint and capabilities in airline ground services and catering.

  • Buyer
    Carson Group
    Target
    Carson Wealth Milton
    Type
    Buyout

    Carson Group has fully acquired its Carson Wealth location in Milton, Georgia, bringing the Milton, Atlanta and Dunwoody offices under a wholly owned structure. The move is intended to deepen Carson Group’s regional footprint in Georgia, expand client access to tax planning and private client services, and support advisor succession and future acquisitions across the Southeast.

  • Buyer
    IMMEC, LLC
    Target
    Helton Electrical Services, LLC
    Type
    Addon

    CORE Industrial Partners’ portfolio company IMMEC, LLC made a strategic investment in Helton Electrical Services, LLC to expand Helton’s capabilities and geographic reach within the IMMEC platform. Helton will continue operating under its existing leadership team while leveraging IMMEC’s resources to broaden electrical, facility maintenance, and retrofit/renovation services.

  • Buyer
    Hilb Group, LLC
    Target
    Georgia-based surety bond agency
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    Hilb Group announced it acquired a surety bond agency based in Georgia. The acquisition took effect February 1, 2026, expanding Hilb Group’s bonding offerings and growing its Southeast presence and surety/surety offerings.

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