Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in Indiana

L Squared Capital Partners has acquired Functional Devices, Inc., a Sharpsville, Indiana–headquartered maker of RIB relays, current sensors, power supplies and other field devices for building automation and emergency lighting. Management (led by President & CEO Mark Fernandes) invested alongside L Squared, which plans to invest in product development, commercial expansion and pursue add-on acquisitions to build out a platform in peripheral components for building automation.

An affiliate of Lone Star Funds has completed the previously announced all-cash acquisition of Hillenbrand, Inc. for an enterprise value of approximately $3.8 billion. The transaction takes Hillenbrand private (its common stock will be delisted) and Lone Star will partner with Hillenbrand's management to execute strategic growth and operational plans.

CIC Partners has realized its investment in American College of Education (ACE) and sold the company to Bain Capital Double Impact, with the transaction completing in Q4 2025. ACE is an accredited online private college headquartered in Indianapolis that serves adult and professional learners across education, healthcare and business programs; financial terms were not disclosed.

Littlejohn & Co., a Greenwich-based private investment firm, has acquired 80/20, a Columbia City, Indiana-headquartered maker of configurable modular framing solutions, from MPE Partners. The transaction (terms undisclosed) is a platform investment aimed at expanding 80/20's capabilities, geographic reach, and position in automation, robotics, and modular industrial design markets.

Gryphon Investors has acquired Safety Management Group (SMG) from NMS Capital; financial terms were not disclosed. SMG, headquartered in Indianapolis, will serve as a new platform for Gryphon to pursue organic growth and add-on M&A in outsourced Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) services while SMG's management team remains in place with a meaningful ownership stake.

East Coast Power (ECP), a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners, has acquired United Powerline Solutions (UPS), a Haubstadt, Indiana–based provider of overhead distribution services for electric utilities across the Midwest. The add-on expands ECP’s geographic footprint, distribution services capabilities and storm-response capacity as the platform pursues nationwide growth amid grid modernization and infrastructure investment.

H3 Partners, a private equity firm focused on SaaS/fintech and health/wellness investments, has acquired Upper Hand, an Indianapolis-based provider of youth sports management software. The acquisition will accelerate product innovation and expand Upper Hand's technology capabilities to better serve sports facilities, trainers and youth sports organizations.

American Elevator Group (AEG) has merged with Mid‑America Elevator, a long‑standing Indianapolis-based provider of elevator maintenance, repair and modernization services. Maven Group advised Mid‑America; terms were not disclosed. The transaction brings Mid‑America into AEG’s national platform to expand capabilities, access advanced technologies and accelerate growth in Indiana while preserving local leadership and the Mid‑America brand.

VMG Health, a portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners, has acquired Burrows Consulting, a specialist in funding strategy and reimbursement optimization for community-based healthcare organizations. The add-on expands VMG Health's capabilities serving Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural health clinics and other community providers and broadens its national presence.

The State Group, a portfolio company of funds managed by Apollo, has acquired Kokomo-based electrical contractor J&J Electric of Indiana, expanding its footprint in Central and Northern Indiana. J&J Electric brings over 200 union electricians and capabilities in electrical construction, maintenance, fire, security, communications, utility and safety systems to The State Group's multi-trade platform.

National Safety Apparel (NSA), a Blue Point Capital Partners-backed platform, has acquired NASCO Industries, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of flame-resistant rainwear and protective outerwear headquartered in Washington, Indiana. The add-on expands NSA's flame-resistant rainwear portfolio and strengthens its coverage in the electric utility PPE segment as part of the platform's continued roll-up strategy.

New State Capital Partners has completed a majority investment in Harrell-Fish Inc., a Bloomington, Indiana-based mechanical contractor, in partnership with Amethyst Capital Group. The existing owners retained significant equity and will remain with the company as New State positions HFI as a platform for organic growth and add-on acquisitions to expand geographically across the Midwest and beyond.

Inovar Packaging Group, a Dallas-based label and packaging platform, has acquired Enterprise Marking Products (EMP), a flexographic label manufacturer headquartered in Fishers, Indiana. The add-on expands Inovar’s Midwest footprint and bolsters its capabilities in durable and industrial labeling applications for customers across industrial, food & beverage, and consumer durable markets.

Wealth Enhancement has acquired FPG Private Wealth, a hybrid RIA with locations in Carmel and Lafayette, Indiana that oversees more than $532 million in client assets. The deal, which closed November 30, 2025, expands Wealth Enhancement’s Midwest footprint and marks its first office presence in the greater Indianapolis market, increasing the firm's total client assets to more than $127.8 billion.

LawnPRO Partners, a lawn-care platform majority-owned by HCI Equity Partners, has acquired Indiana-based Total Lawn Care, Inc. (TLC), a company serving the Indianapolis area for over 35 years with organic-focused lawn care and pest control services. The deal expands LawnPRO Partners' geographic footprint into Indiana and adds local operating capability and employees to the platform.

Praesidian Capital completed a strategic follow-on equity investment in Round 2, LLC, a South Bend, Indiana-based designer and manufacturer of collectible models, die-cast vehicles and hobby products. The additional capital will support product development, supply-chain capabilities, digital engagement and expanded distribution — including international growth — building on Praesidian’s original 2021 investment.

ReSource Pro, a strategic operations partner to the insurance industry, has acquired Supportive Insurance Services (SIS), a provider of licensing and renewal services for agents, brokers, adjusters and insurers. The deal expands ReSource Pro’s compliance and licensing capabilities—adding SIS’s adjuster licensing expertise to ReSource Pro’s existing surplus lines tax, corporate and franchise tax reporting, and other regulatory services.

Great Hill Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Ren, a leading donor-advised fund (DAF) technology and philanthropic infrastructure provider, to support product innovation, operational scale, and market expansion across financial advisors, wealth managers, and philanthropic institutions. Financial terms were not disclosed; Great Hill partners Nick Cayer, Matt Vettel, and Bob Anderson will join Ren’s board alongside existing representatives from Bain Capital, Valeas Capital, and Amy Danforth, while Bain Capital Tech Opportunities remains a significant shareholder.

Caylent has acquired Trek10 Inc., combining Caylent’s migration, modernization and AI capabilities with Trek10’s CloudOps and managed services to form an end-to-end AWS-focused services provider. The transaction was supported by Caylent’s private equity partner Gryphon Investors, with Lazard serving as exclusive financial advisor to Trek10.

StenTech, an Align Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Advanced Metal Etching, Inc. (AME), a precision photochemical etching and laser-cutting specialist based in Ligonier, Indiana. The add-on expands StenTech's Parts Division capabilities — adding AME's Hybrid Etch-Laser Process and two facilities to strengthen precision parts manufacturing and broaden end-market exposure (aerospace, medical, automotive, defense and energy).

PlotBox has acquired the Management Information Systems (MIS) deathcare software business from Batesville. The deal transfers Batesville's MIS platform to PlotBox to strengthen PlotBox’s US market position and expand its cloud-native cemetery, crematory and funeral-home management capabilities while allowing Batesville to concentrate on its core burial, cremation and technology products.

Bonterra, a social good software company based in Austin, Texas, has acquired OneCause, a digital fundraising solutions provider for nonprofits. The deal expands Bonterra's fundraising and events capabilities—adding OneCause's event/auction, ticketing and mobile-bidding solutions and bringing thousands of nonprofits and millions of donors into the Bonterra Network.

LFM Capital has invested in Systems Engineering and Sales Co. (SESCO), bringing the Fort Wayne, Indiana-based supplier of power transformer installation and maintenance equipment into its electric grid reliability platform. CP Energy Holdings participated as a minority investor; SESCO will join LFM’s existing platform partnership with ZTZ Services International to provide complementary diagnostic and remediation equipment and services for power utilities and transformer manufacturers across North America.

Lumelight, a benefits compliance provider, has acquired BMI Audit Services, a specialist in dependent eligibility verification and medical and pharmacy claims audits. The acquisition expands Lumelight’s oversight capabilities and enhances its ability to help employers, brokers, TPAs and health plans reduce costs and manage fiduciary and compliance obligations.

Beary Landscaping has acquired Sun Valley Landscape and Snow to strengthen its recurring commercial landscaping and snow removal presence in the Indianapolis metro. Beary will retain Sun Valley's staff and brand as it expands its Midwest footprint; Beary is a platform company backed by Silver Oak Services Partners.

Truven by Merative has acquired Springbuk, a cloud-native health intelligence platform used by employers and benefits advisors. The acquisition integrates Springbuk’s Health Intelligence Platform and Activate Marketplace with Truven’s MarketScan data and Health Insights, adding more than 7,500 small- and mid-market employer customers and expanding Truven’s employer-market capabilities.

Valsoft Corporation has acquired WSI Technologies, a long-standing provider of secure video recording and evidence management solutions for public safety and child advocacy agencies. WSI will operate autonomously under Valsoft's Fluent operating group, with Jim Hansen appointed President and CEO as Valsoft invests to accelerate product and market expansion in the public safety technology sector.

GEOH, an Indianapolis-based provider of practice management software and revenue cycle services for home care agencies, raised over $30 million in a growth round led by Council Capital and affiliates. Existing investors Boomerang Ventures, First Leaf Capital, and VisionTech Partners participated; proceeds will accelerate GEOH’s expansion of its integrated software + services platform and revenue cycle management capabilities.

Selerix, a McKinney, Texas-based provider of cloud-based benefits administration, has acquired Steele Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits engagement, enrollment and administration firm. The deal combines Selerix's BenSelect platform and compliance tools with Steele's high-touch enrollment and engagement services to expand Selerix's service capabilities for employers, brokers and carriers.

FitzMark LLC, a Calera Capital‑backed third‑party logistics provider headquartered in Indianapolis, acquired Hometown Logistics LLC, a truckload transportation services provider based in Indianapolis, on September 2, 2025. The add‑on deal expands FitzMark’s dry van and flatbed offerings and brings Hometown’s leadership and ~100+ employees into the FitzMark platform; financial terms were not disclosed.

FalconPoint Partners has acquired SMS (a carve-out of Scrap Metal Services LLC), a provider of outsourced steel mill services and marine vessel decommissioning, and has committed $500 million to support the business's growth, technology modernization, and acquisition pipeline. The deal positions FalconPoint to scale SMS's commercial capabilities and expand operations across the United States, Europe and South America while preserving SMS's management team and safety-first service model.

Winsert, a specialty-alloys manufacturer backed by Altus Capital Partners, has acquired Mack Tool & Engineering, a precision machining firm based in South Bend, Indiana. The add-on bolsters Winsert's machining capabilities and expands its exposure to aerospace and medical end markets.

Nth Degree has acquired Lancaster Management Services and Quantum Exposition to expand its installation, labor, and permanent-install capabilities and strengthen coast-to-coast coverage. The acquisitions add Midwest footprint and specialized trade-show and retail installation expertise, integrating both businesses into Nth Degree’s nationwide event management platform.

Helix Traffic Solutions, majority-owned by Nonantum Capital Partners, has acquired Highway Safety Services of Lafayette, Indiana. The add-on expands Helix's footprint in Indiana's traffic safety market (traffic control, pavement marking, flagging and equipment sales/rentals); transaction terms were not disclosed.

NDT Global has acquired Entegra, a specialist in Ultra-High-Resolution Magnetic Flux Leakage (UHR MFL) in-line inspection services, combining complementary inspection technologies to expand capabilities in the gas and oil pipeline integrity market. The deal was completed with continued support from majority shareholder Novacap and investor La Caisse (CDPQ); Entegra was previously owned by Amberjack Capital Partners and company founders, and Entegra founders/key management will remain shareholders of the combined business.

A.S.A.P. Garage Door Repair, a portfolio company of Centerfield Capital Partners, has acquired Affordable Garage Doors, Inc., a dealer and service provider operating in Indiana and Illinois. The transaction is an add-on to A.S.A.P.'s platform and is intended to expand its Midwest footprint and service capabilities across residential, commercial, and agricultural end markets.

Total Synergy has acquired Factor AE, a practice-management SaaS for architecture and engineering firms, and secured a strategic growth investment from PSG and M33 Growth. The deal will accelerate Total Synergy’s expansion into North America and fund AI-focused product development, improved customer support, and go-to-market efforts.

Sunbelt Modular, a Littlejohn & Co.-backed modular building platform, has acquired Whitley Manufacturing, a custom commercial modular building manufacturer operating facilities in Indiana, Washington and Pennsylvania. Terms were not disclosed; Whitley CEO and owner Simon Dragan will remain an investor in the combined business as Sunbelt expands its national manufacturing footprint and capabilities.

Stronghouse, a national exterior home-services platform backed by O2 Investment Partners, has acquired Centurion Exteriors, a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based provider of roofing, windows and exterior remodeling services. The add-on expands Stronghouse's footprint into Indiana and Northwestern Ohio and will provide Centurion with centralized operations, capital and technology support to scale locally.

CST Utilities, a portfolio company of MFG Partners, has acquired Noblesville, Indiana-based Daystar Directional Drilling effective July 15, 2025. The deal expands CST's Midwest footprint and service offerings in underground utility drilling; Daystar's founder Jerry Watson III will remain leading the Indiana operation and retain an ownership stake.

Star Plastics, the Akoya Capital Partners-backed engineered thermoplastics compounder, has merged with Trivalence Technologies, LLC, a custom thermoplastic compounder based in Evansville, Indiana. The merger is an add-on to the Star Plastics platform intended to expand technical capabilities, product offerings, geographic reach, and tolling services for OEM and molder customers.

Foundation Investment Partners (FIP) has acquired AAA Industrial Supply, a Garrett, Indiana-based distributor of industrial supplies and safety equipment. The business will be integrated with Spartan Tool Supply under CEO Derek Elbaor to expand product lines, add nationwide e-commerce capabilities, and reach new markets.

Charger Investment Partners has partnered with Versa-Drill's management to acquire the Indianapolis-based manufacturer of mid-sized drilling rigs. Charger will provide growth capital to accelerate new product development and expand aftermarket parts and service offerings while founder and management retain significant ownership.

Unison Risk Advisors (URA) announced that Gibson Insurance Agency, Inc., an independent and employee-owned risk management and employee benefits firm founded in 1933 and headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, has merged into URA as its seventh platform company. The transaction, backed by URA's existing private equity partner Peloton Capital Management, expands URA's geographic footprint and specialty capabilities while Gibson retains its name and leadership team.

Allworth Financial, a PE-backed national RIA headquartered in Folsom, California, acquired Indianapolis-based sister firms Salzinger Sheaff Brock and Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors, which together manage roughly $1.5 billion in assets. The add-on transaction expands Allworth’s Midwest presence, bolsters its investment capabilities, and pushes the firm’s total AUM/AUA to more than $30 billion.

WalkerHughes Insurance has acquired McCormick Insurance Agency, Inc., expanding its presence in Vincennes, Indiana. The McCormick team will continue operating from their current office, bringing farm and personal insurance expertise into the WalkerHughes network as an add-on to its regional platform.

Kennametal Inc. completed the sale of its Goshen, Indiana subsidiary, Kennametal Stellite, L.P., to a Chicago-based private equity firm for $19 million in cash at closing plus an EBITDA-based earn-out opportunity over three years. The seller characterized the transaction as a portfolio action to improve sales mix, reduce material cost volatility and better focus on long-term strategic priorities; the buyer was not named in the announcement.

Pinnacle MEP, a trade-services platform backed by Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired Hammans Electric, Inc., a licensed Indianapolis electrical contractor founded in 1989. The add-on expands Pinnacle's electrical capabilities and presence in Indiana and is the platform's fifth Indianapolis-based acquisition since Blue Point's investment.

Cressey & Company LP has entered into a partnership and recapitalization with Paradigm Health, a leading hospice and palliative care provider based in Indianapolis. Existing investor Havencrest Capital Management completed a majority exit while reinvesting alongside Paradigm Management and Cressey to support the company's next phase of geographic and service expansion across Indiana.

Help at Home, a Chicago-based national provider of in-home personal care, has acquired two Indiana-based home care providers: LovAbility Home Care and BB's Heaven on Earth Home Care Services. The acquisitions expand Help at Home's capacity and geographic presence in central Indiana to better serve the aging-in-place population.