Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in New Jersey

AIR Control Concepts, a portfolio company of Blackstone, has acquired Technical Air Systems, Inc., an ESOP-owned regional HVAC manufacturers' representative based in Morristown, New Jersey. The deal positions Technical Air to leverage AIR's national platform and resources to accelerate growth across the New York/New Jersey market and preserve the company's local relationships and entrepreneurial culture.

Transaction Network Services (TNS) has completed its acquisition of BT's Radianz business, integrating Radianz into TNS's global Financial Markets offering. The deal expands TNS's market connectivity footprint and capability, bringing Radianz's secure connectivity services and clients into TNS's ultra-low-latency trading, market data and hosting platform.

ZCG-backed VENU+ has acquired Tiburon Lockers, a U.S.-based provider of electronic rental locker systems for high-traffic entertainment and leisure venues. The add-on expands VENU+'s smart locker capabilities and strengthens its North America presence while integrating Tiburon's customized locker solutions into VENU+'s tech-enabled guest mobility and storage platform.

Aurora Capital Partners has acquired Anova, a global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) provider that offers hardware, managed connectivity and cloud software to monitor and manage industrial assets. Anova — which monitors more than 1.8 million assets for over 2,000 customers across 80+ countries — will remain led by its current management while Aurora plans to support product investment, international expansion and add-on M&A to grow the platform; Summit Partners is reported as the seller.

Keystone Equity Partners has acquired David Nicholas Building & Property Maintenance, a luxury residential property manager serving Southern New Jersey, as the inaugural investment for its new Shoreline Platform. The deal gives Keystone a foothold managing 130+ high-end coastal homes and positions the platform to scale services for affluent second-home owners in vacation markets while keeping founder David Nicholas involved in operations.

Kodiak Solutions, a TPG-backed healthcare technology and services company based in Indianapolis, acquired Besler & Company (BESLER), a Princeton, New Jersey-based provider of revenue recovery and hospital reimbursement solutions, on January 22, 2026. The deal integrates BESLER's reimbursement software and managed-service capabilities into Kodiak's platform; Jonathan Besler joins Kodiak as a vice president and founder Philip Besler will retire.

PhaseWell Research, a national clinical research site company, announced that Bio Behavioral Health has joined its network to expand access to neuropsychiatric and CNS clinical trials. The deal strengthens PhaseWell's community-based research capabilities and broadens patient access to complex clinical studies across its growing national footprint.

Bansk Group closed a continuation fund to extend its partnership with Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, with the transaction co-led by Coller Capital and Ares Secondaries Funds and supported by investment funds managed by BlackRock, Churchill, Dextra Partners, and Future Standard. The continuation structure provided liquidity to existing investors and supplies capital to accelerate Arcadia's organic and inorganic growth across its portfolio of OTC medicines, vitamins, and personal care brands.

McDanel Advanced Materials and Richland Glass, both portfolio companies of Artemis, have completed a strategic merger that combines advanced ceramics, optical technologies (Rayotek) and precision specialty glass into a single materials-science platform. The combined organization will offer expanded engineered-materials and component solutions for mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense, life sciences, semiconductor and diversified industrial markets; financial terms were not disclosed.

Tropical Cheese Industries, a PE-backed Hispanic dairy and refrigerated foods platform, has acquired Cibao Meat Products and will integrate it as the Cibao Meat Products Division. The deal (terms undisclosed) strengthens Tropical Cheese’s meats offering, adds cold‑chain logistics capabilities, gives the Vieluf family a rolled equity stake, and expands the combined company’s reach across the U.S. East Coast.

SAX (SAX Advisory Group) acquired Scheidel, Sullivan & Lanni CPA LLC (SSL) and Sierra Financial Advisors, LLC effective January 4, 2026; Sierra’s wealth management business was integrated into SAX Wealth Advisors, a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition expands SAX’s accounting, tax, advisory and wealth management capabilities, bringing the firm to 73 partners and close to 400 team members and enhancing SAX Wealth Advisors’ footprint (approximately 20 wealth advisors and over $4.5 billion AUM).

Lexitas, a Houston-based provider of technology-enabled litigation services and a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax, has acquired DepoLink Court Reporting, a New Jersey–headquartered court reporting and litigation support firm. The add-on strengthens Lexitas's court reporting and litigation support capabilities and expands its national footprint in legal services.

GALLS, a leading distributor of uniforms and equipment for public safety professionals, has acquired Action Uniform Co., a regional distributor headquartered in Pleasantville, New Jersey. The deal expands GALLS' New Jersey footprint by adding four retail locations and a distribution center, retaining Action Uniform's ~40 employees and strengthening rapid deployment and service capabilities for law enforcement, fire, EMS and other public-safety customers.

Wrist Group has acquired Delaware Ship Supply (DSS), a century-old ship chandler based in Camden, New Jersey, to strengthen its commercial and operational presence along the U.S. East Coast. The acquired business will be rebranded as Wrist Delaware and integrated into Wrist’s global marine supply and digital platforms; Wrist is a portfolio company of an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company.

Riverview Landscapes acquired the landscaping and snow management business of Irrigation and Landscape Management, Inc. (ILM), a Parsippany, New Jersey–based provider of commercial landscaping, irrigation design/installation, drainage and fertilization services. The deal expands Riverview's Northern New Jersey footprint and irrigation/snow-management capabilities and is the company's 19th acquisition since 2022; ILM founder Steven Raibick will remain involved in a consulting capacity.

The Colt Group, a Houston-based online leak repair and line intervention operator backed by private equity firm Capstreet, has acquired Garrison Enterprise Inc., a Vineland, New Jersey provider of line intervention services with operations along the U.S. East Coast. The acquisition (terms not disclosed) expands Colt's line intervention capabilities and geographic reach across its service territories while retaining Garrison's leadership team for continuity.

Jordan Partners LLC has made a strategic growth investment in Vanguard Claims Administration, a family-owned third-party administrator (TPA) and independent adjusting platform serving property and casualty insurance markets. The capital will support Vanguard’s investments in technology, data/reporting, client infrastructure and a disciplined tuck-in acquisition strategy while preserving founder-led culture and client relationships.

The Rapid Group, a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has acquired Pumping Solutions, Inc., a Clifton, New Jersey provider of pump service, repair, machine-shop capabilities and emergency response for high‑rise commercial and residential buildings. The add-on expands TRG’s service capabilities and geographic reach into the Northern New Jersey/New York metropolitan market while Pumping Solutions’ management will continue to run day-to-day operations.

SAI MedPartners, a Northlane Capital Partners-backed healthcare consultancy, has acquired The Dunn Group, a Totowa, New Jersey-based competitive intelligence firm focused on pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. The acquisition expands SAI's competitive intelligence capabilities and deepens its life sciences market research and analytics offerings.

H.I.G. Capital, through one of its affiliates, has made a strategic investment in Rely Home, a nationwide home warranty provider. Rely’s founder Victor Hakim and senior management will continue to lead the business and retain a significant ownership stake; the investment will support Rely’s expansion, technology enhancements, and improvements to the customer and technician experience.

Fingerpaint Group has acquired L&M Healthcare Communications, a New Jersey–based medical communications agency that serves biotech and pharmaceutical clients. The acquisition expands Fingerpaint Medical's medical communications and medical affairs capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

The Rapid Group, a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has acquired O&M Solutions, LLC, a Freehold, New Jersey-based provider of operations and maintenance services for wastewater treatment plants. The add-on expands TRG's presence across the Northeastern U.S. and strengthens its water/wastewater service offerings; LBC Credit Partners provided financing and advisors were disclosed for both sides.

Network Coverage, a managed service provider backed by Tenex Capital Management, has acquired ACA Computers, a 21-year provider of managed IT services. Peapack Private Investment Banking advised ACA's selling shareholders JP Pladek and Paul Schmalz; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Network Coverage's capabilities and geographic reach in delivering managed IT, cybersecurity and cloud services to mid-market clients.

Precision Concepts International (PCI), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, has acquired Comar to create a scaled rigid packaging platform serving consumer and healthcare customers across North America. The deal expands PCI's product and geographic footprint and enhances customer and end-market diversification in rigid and medical plastic packaging.

Hilb Group announced the acquisition of a New Jersey-based property and casualty business, effective November 1, 2025, to expand its footprint in the Tri‑State region. Hilb Group is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group and continues to grow through strategic add-on acquisitions.

Entities managed by Good Springs Capital have completed a growth investment in Falasca Mechanical, a Vineland, New Jersey-based provider of HVAC, mechanical and plumbing services to education, healthcare and commercial & industrial end markets. The Falasca family and senior management will remain in place; Good Springs said the capital will support a third-generation succession, organic growth and pursuit of strategic add-on acquisitions.

Blue Point Capital Partners-backed National Safety Apparel (NSA) has acquired Gemtor, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of fall protection, confined space retrieval and rescue equipment headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey. The deal is an add-on to NSA’s platform strategy to expand product diversity, manufacturing capabilities and distribution strength.

Stellex Capital Management, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Crest Ultrasonics, a global manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning and welding equipment with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia. Stellex said it will partner with Crest's management to drive operational improvements, accelerate growth initiatives and expand the company's global footprint; terms were not disclosed.

GSI Group Holdings, a portfolio platform of L Squared Capital Partners, has acquired GenesisBPS, a designer and manufacturer of benchtop blood processing equipment and laboratory consumables. The add-on expands GSI Group’s capabilities in blood processing workflows and strengthens its global benchtop equipment and consumables platform.

SportsMed Physical Therapy, a Hildred Capital-backed outpatient rehabilitation platform, has acquired WeCare Medical PT and Wellness in Maplewood, New Jersey. The deal expands SportsMed's footprint to 51 clinics across New Jersey and Connecticut and adds services including physical therapy, occupational/hand therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture and HomeCare.

Spectrum Science has acquired Return on Focus, a strategic marketing consultancy that provides evidence-based brand positioning and strategic services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The acquisition strengthens Spectrum’s strategic and commercial capabilities—bringing Return on Focus’ data-driven positioning expertise into Spectrum’s integrated healthcare marketing platform; Dan Reinhardt and Abby Manning will continue to lead the ROF team.

PAX Health, a behavioral health platform backed by HCAP Partners and funds managed by Hamilton Lane, has acquired Neuropsychology and Counseling Associates, a New Jersey-based outpatient mental health practice. The add-on expands PAX Health's neuropsychological and memory-support services and strengthens its geographic footprint across New Jersey while preserving the practice's specialized clinical offerings.

Kedaara Capital completed a $240 million transaction in Axtria structured as a mix of secondary investment and a company-sponsored employee share buyback, providing liquidity to current and former employees and early investors. The investment positions Kedaara as a growth partner to support Axtria's continued expansion of its agentic AI-driven data analytics and cloud software offerings for the life sciences industry.

KX, backed by private equity firm TA Associates, has merged with OneMarketData, owner of the OneTick market-data and surveillance platform, to deliver a single platform for capital markets data, analytics, AI and surveillance. The combined business will be led by KX CEO Ashok Reddy, with OneTick founder Leonid Frants serving as a strategic advisor; the deal is positioned as an add-on capability and platform consolidation to accelerate time-to-value for customers.

Morristown, NJ-based private investment firm Station Partners made a strategic growth investment in First Children Services (FCS), a family-owned provider of center-, home- and school-based behavioral health and special education services. The capital will support FCS’s continued expansion across New Jersey and Pennsylvania and help broaden access to its therapeutic and special education offerings.

Ariel Alternatives, with a minority co-investment from JPMorgan Chase & Co., has acquired Groome Industrial Service Group from Argosy Private Equity. The transaction gives Ariel a platform in energy and utility services — Groome operates more than 20 U.S. locations with ~900 employees and will leverage Ariel's industry relationships to pursue faster market-share growth and accretive acquisitions.

ONDEX Automation, a Shore Capital-backed factory automation platform, has acquired Vision and Control Systems (VCS), a machine vision and systems integrator with locations in Springfield, New Jersey and Greenville, South Carolina. The deal — ONDEX's fourth acquisition since April 2024 — expands ONDEX's machine vision, barcode reading, robotics, motion control, and PLC programming capabilities across medical devices, life sciences, food & beverage, logistics, and general industrial markets.

SportsMed Physical Therapy has acquired a new clinic in Ridgewood, New Jersey, bringing the platform to 49 locations across New Jersey and Connecticut. SportsMed, a portfolio company of Hildred Capital Management, continues its roll-up strategy to expand access to outpatient rehabilitation and wellness services in the region.

Rainier Partners-backed Wilmar, LLC has acquired EZRED, a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of lighting, tool organization, and hand tools for the automotive aftermarket. EZRED, based in Denville, New Jersey, will continue under CEO Bob Cacciabeve and is expected to bolster Wilmar's presence in the professional automotive channel while enabling cross-selling and faster product introductions.

Saphyre, an AI-powered fintech platform for automating pre- and post-trade workflows, has closed a $70 million growth equity investment led by FTV Capital. The funding will support product innovation, accelerate go-to-market and international expansion, and deepen integrations across the financial services ecosystem; HCAP Partners announced it exited its equity stake as part of the transaction.

Straits Orthopaedics (Mfg) Sdn Bhd has acquired Medin Technologies, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of sterilization cases and trays that operates facilities in Totowa, New Jersey and Manchester, New Hampshire. The deal expands Straits’ product offerings and global manufacturing footprint for orthopaedic OEM customers; Straits is backed by Quadria Capital.

Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider, has acquired Baroan Technologies, a managed IT support provider based in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. The deal expands Thrive’s managed IT capabilities and strengthens its North Jersey / Tri-State hub as part of the company's ongoing roll-up strategy.

Mascarene Partners has partnered with Voyager Trucking Corporation's management to acquire Voyager, a Newark, New Jersey–based waste hauling and transfer station management company that operates across nine U.S. East Coast states. Financing was provided by a lender group led by Man Varagon, Onex Credit and Amateras AEA; Voyager's management will remain shareholders and continue to lead the business as Mascarene supports further organic growth and add-on M&A.

CNL Strategic Capital has acquired International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) in a transaction of approximately $113.5 million, marking IFPG as CNL Strategic Capital’s 17th portfolio company. IFPG is a tech-enabled, membership-based marketplace for franchisors, franchise consultants and vendors headquartered in Parlin, New Jersey; the company had been partnered with Princeton Equity Group since 2022 and will be sub-managed in this investment by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Simplicity Group Holdings has acquired DuVall Financial Group, a brokerage general agency that supports independent insurance agents with insurance, marketing and retirement planning solutions. DuVall will rebrand to "Simplicity DFG" and its leadership team (Gaines DuVall, Paul Hazard, and JP Penzkover) will join as Simplicity Partners to help expand agent offerings and distribution.

Climate Efficiency Partners (CEP), backed by 424 Capital, has acquired Tri‑Tech Energy of Boonton, New Jersey. The add‑on expands CEP's commercial & industrial HVAC preventative maintenance, service/repair, and design/build capacity in northern and central New Jersey and strengthens its Mid‑Atlantic C&I customer base.

Water Engineering, a portfolio company of Nolan Capital, has acquired LDW Water Technologies, a Sicklerville, New Jersey-based provider of industrial water and wastewater treatment solutions. The deal expands Water Engineering's Northeast footprint and wastewater capabilities; LDW's former owner John Drimak will remain with the business as it integrates into the WEI platform.

Exonas Capital has made a strategic growth investment in VFG Advisory LLC (Vision), a Morganville, New Jersey-based accounting and business services firm. The transaction was supported by Avante Capital Partners and Brightwood Capital Advisors, which provided debt and equity financing; Vision will operate as a growth platform pursuing expanded services and add-on acquisitions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

VIVE Collision, a Northeast-focused multi-site collision repair platform backed by Greenbriar Equity Group, acquired Lamon Auto Body of Mount Holly, New Jersey in April 2025. The 21,000-square-foot, family-founded collision repair facility will operate as "Lamon Auto Body Powered by VIVE," with VIVE investing in training, equipment and OEM certifications to enhance capabilities and preserve the shop's legacy.

Swanson Industries, a portfolio company of Turnspire Capital Partners, has acquired the Off-Highway Business of TransAxle Holdings, LLC. The acquired business — a U.S.-based remanufacturer of transmissions, differentials, hydraulics, axles and brake systems with locations in Pennsauken, New Jersey and Garner, North Carolina — will be rebranded as the Swanson Off-Highway division to expand Swanson's capabilities and service capacity in core end markets such as mining, construction and aerospace.