Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in Oklahoma

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired The Alarm Group, a commercial security and alarm provider operating in Oklahoma City and Lawton, to expand its security and alarm capabilities in Oklahoma. The deal pairs TAG’s local presence and mobile security offerings with Pye-Barker’s national scale to strengthen service for commercial customers across the state; TAG’s co-owners and technicians will remain involved following the transaction.

Aquitaine Capital, a women-owned private equity firm, has made a majority investment in KidsChoice, an Oklahoma-based provider of clinic-centered autism and pediatric therapy services. The investment will fund growth — including new clinic openings and strategic M&A — while enhancing clinical quality, infrastructure, and clinician support; KidsChoice also announced an updated leadership team.

Ascend Vision Partners has expanded into the Oklahoma market by acquiring Oklahoma Retinal Consultants, Wise Eye Associates, and Sylvester Eye Care & Aesthetics (sellers represented by Pegasus Equity Advisors). The deal broadens Ascend Vision's geographic reach across the Oklahoma City metro, Norman and into Lawton, strengthening its ophthalmology and aesthetic services platform backed by Chicago Pacific Founders.

Warner Pacific, a national general agency backed by Lovell Minnick Partners, has completed the acquisition of Local Insurance Advisors (LIA), an Oklahoma-based Medicare and individual health insurance advisory firm. The deal expands Warner Pacific's Midwest footprint and enhances its Medicare and individual health insurance distribution capabilities, with LIA co-owners joining Warner Pacific as Regional Vice Presidents.

Gladstone Investment Corporation, alongside independent sponsor Xyresic Capital, has acquired Rowan Energy, Inc., a U.S. oil-and-gas services company based in Oklahoma City. Gladstone provided senior secured debt and the majority of the equity to complete the transaction; the investment is intended to support Rowan's growth and value-creation initiatives in frac sand filtration, completion-equipment deployment, and field-operations support.

StoneTree Investment Partners has acquired Reel Power International, an Oklahoma City–based manufacturer of engineered winding, spooling, and material-handling equipment, from Praesidian Capital (with prior partnership involvement from Dubin Clark). The investment will support scaling of automation and systems offerings, continued investment in aftermarket parts and service, and operational improvements across Reel Power's Oklahoma City and Houston facilities; terms were not disclosed.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Oklahoma-based Alcom Security Systems and its sister company OK-SEE Security Trailers to expand its life-safety and proactive video monitoring offerings in the Oklahoma City area. The family-owned businesses, led by co-owners Mike and Taylor McKinney, will continue to serve local customers as their security, fire-alarm, access-control and mobile trailer monitoring capabilities are integrated into the Pye-Barker platform.

SkyKnight Capital has made a growth investment in Force Electrical Services, a transmission and distribution repair and maintenance provider headquartered in Oklahoma, to support the company's expansion of services and capabilities. The founder will remain a significant shareholder and the existing management team will continue to lead as Force scales its footprint across the South-Central United States.

Specialty Appliances, a portfolio company of Reynolda Equity Partners, has acquired Brewer Dental Laboratory to expand product categories and broaden its geographic presence in Oklahoma. The acquisition adds Brewer’s removable and fixed prosthetics, digital manufacturing capabilities, and experienced technical team to Specialty Appliances’ nationwide orthodontic and specialty dental platform.

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) acquired the Twelvemile Solar 1 & 2 portfolio (152 MW combined) from Red River Renewable Energy LLC — a joint venture between SunChase Power LLC and Eolian LP — and has begun construction in southern Oklahoma. The projects are part of LRE's broader Oklahoma solar portfolio, are expected to begin delivering power in early 2026, and will support construction jobs and significant local tax revenue over their operating life.

Pearl Energy Investments has made an equity commitment to newly formed Blackjack Natural Resources, a Dallas- and Oklahoma City–backed upstream oil and gas platform. Blackjack, led by co-CEOs Jeff Wampler and Andrew Haraway and EVP Grant Sykes, will pursue upstream investment opportunities focused on the greater Mid‑Continent region with financial backing from Pearl and equity participation from the management team.

Valicor Environmental Services, a Pritzker Private Capital portfolio company, has acquired NewGen Resources, LLC, a provider of non-hazardous wastewater disposal and industrial oil services, to expand Valicor's footprint into Oklahoma and the Southwest. The acquisition adds NewGen's centralized wastewater treatment facility in Oklahoma City and an oil collection/processing facility in Atkins, Arkansas to Valicor's network of treatment facilities.

Vectair, a global provider of aircare and hygiene solutions, has acquired Big D Industries, an Oklahoma City–based manufacturer of odor control and air freshening products. The acquisition expands Vectair's product portfolio and strengthens its capabilities in commercial and industrial cleaning and sanitation markets.

T.D. Williamson (TDW), a global leader in pipeline infrastructure technology and services, received a strategic minority investment from funds managed by Apollo Global Management. SCF Partners, which acquired TDW in June 2022, will remain the majority owner as Apollo provides growth capital to support TDW's strategic growth initiatives and global expansion.

Mercer Global Advisors, a national Registered Investment Adviser, has acquired Full Sail Capital, an Oklahoma City-based wealth management firm managing $2 billion in client assets. The deal expands Mercer’s presence in Oklahoma and Texas, adds Full Sail’s 14-person team and 600+ client families to Mercer’s platform, and provides Full Sail access to Mercer’s enterprise infrastructure and institutional resources.

Truss Peak Holdings LLC, through its subsidiary TPH Insurance Hold Co LP, has closed its acquisition of Leaders Life Insurance Company from Michigan Farm Bureau Financial Corporation. Leaders, a Tulsa-based provider of life, short-term disability and accident workplace insurance licensed in 15 states with about 20 employees, will continue operating under its existing brand while Truss Peak invests in growth, licensure expansion and technology.

South Wind Exploration & Production, a newly formed Oklahoma City-based oil and gas E&P, received over $400 million of equity commitments from Kayne Private Energy Income Fund III (managed by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors) and members of South Wind’s management team. The capital will be used to acquire and operate large, producing onshore U.S. oil and gas assets under a leadership team of industry veterans including Co-CEOs Tyler Bolton and Greg Boxer.

SMX Industrial Solutions, an Emko Capital portfolio company, has acquired Preston Eastin, a Tulsa-based manufacturer of robotic and welding positioning systems. The add-on acquisition expands SMX's product portfolio across its Steelmax Tools and Scotchman Industries brands, enhancing capabilities, innovation and customer support in metal fabrication and welding markets.

Electronic Merchant Systems (EMS), a Cleveland-based payments and merchant services provider, has acquired Oklahoma City-based Peel Payments, a boutique merchant acquirer focused on the petroleum/C-store vertical. The deal broadens EMS's distribution channels and strengthens its capabilities in petroleum and convenience-store payments while providing Peel Payments access to EMS's technology infrastructure and sales network.

FCA, LLC (FCA Packaging), a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company, has acquired Viking Packing Specialist, a Tulsa-based manufacturer and distributor of custom wood crates, metal containers, corrugated and dangerous-goods packaging. The add-on expands FCA's dangerous-goods packaging capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Tulsa, Austin and Dallas markets.

Reliability Won, a Battery Ventures–backed industrial asset-reliability platform, has acquired Noria Corporation, a Tulsa-based provider of lubrication management, oil analysis services, training and related software. The deal brings Noria into Reliability Won's portfolio alongside Mobius Institute to expand the platform's capabilities in lubrication, oil analysis, training and condition-monitoring services for industrial end markets.

The Owen Family of Companies, a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company, has acquired J&R Equipment, a distributor of environmental and refuse equipment headquartered in Oklahoma City. The acquisition expands Owen's footprint in the Oklahoma and Arkansas markets and bolsters its municipal and infrastructure equipment distribution and service capabilities.

Argonaut Private Equity has acquired Pryer Aerospace and added the aerospace manufacturer to its Fund V portfolio. The deal will provide Pryer with financial and operational resources to expand capabilities, capacity, footprint, and pursue growth in space launch, military, and commercial aviation markets.

Automated Systems, Inc. (ASI) has acquired American Bank Systems (ABS), a provider of loan origination and compliance-focused software for U.S. community banks. The transaction was completed with support from Banyan Software and will integrate ABS's CoPilot and BankManager products into ASI's core banking platform as part of Banyan's Financial Institutions Group to expand ASI's capability set for community banks.

Impact Fire has acquired Tiger Fire Protection, a Tulsa-based fire sprinkler and life-safety systems provider. The deal expands Impact Fire's footprint in Oklahoma and brings Tiger Fire's design, installation, inspection and maintenance capabilities into the Impact/AI Fire platform.

Chartwell Investments' CHIEF Capital has led a growth investment in World Water Works (WWW), with Backcast Partners and Source Capital joining as capital partners to fund the company's expansion and innovation initiatives. World Water Works, a U.S.-based provider of water and wastewater treatment systems and services headquartered in Oklahoma City, will use the capital to accelerate growth, develop new solutions for industrial and municipal clients, and solidify its market-leading position.

Big Brand Tire & Service, a Percheron Capital portfolio company, has acquired Robertson Tire’s 14 locations in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. The Robertson family will remain involved in leadership as Big Brand integrates Robertson’s service centers to expand its multi-state footprint (Percheron noted the company also acquired Tires To You in the same expansion push).

FloWorks International LLC, a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company, has acquired Applied Controls LLC and AC Systems Integration LLC, both headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The acquisition expands FloWorks' technical capabilities and product offering to include process controls, heat trace and analyzer systems to better serve industrial end markets.

WSB LLC, a Minneapolis-based infrastructure engineering and consulting firm and portfolio company of GHK Capital Partners, announced the acquisition of Meshek & Associates, a Tulsa, Oklahoma civil engineering firm. The deal brings three offices and more than 50 employees into WSB, strengthening the firm's service capabilities and presence in Oklahoma.

The Black Phoenix Group LLC completed the acquisition of PACCAR Winch from PACCAR Inc. on November 1, 2024; financial terms were not disclosed. Patriot Capital and Bluehenge Capital Partners provided debt and equity co-investment support for the carve-out; PACCAR Winch will continue to operate under its current management and join BPG’s industrial portfolio.

Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) has acquired Victory Energy Operations, LLC from Saw Mill Capital. Victory Energy, headquartered in Collinsville, Oklahoma, is a designer, manufacturer and service provider of industrial and commercial boilers and related heat-recovery equipment; the transaction expands Main Street’s exposure to industrial manufacturing and aftermarket service capabilities.

Clarion Events, Inc. has acquired Information Forecast, Inc. (Infocast), a producer of renewable energy-focused conferences and dealmaking events. The acquisition strengthens Clarion's Energy portfolio, provides resources for Infocast's growth and international expansion, and enhances Clarion's position in the renewable energy events market.

Crane 1 Services Inc., a PE-backed overhead-crane MRO and equipment provider, acquired Bridge Crane Specialists, LLC and Bridge Crane Express, LLC — two custom overhead crane design, manufacturing and service businesses in the greater Tulsa, Oklahoma area. The add-on expands Crane 1's custom crane fabrication capabilities and service footprint in the south-central U.S., and is supported by Crane 1's sponsor, L Squared Capital Partners.

Platte River Equity portfolio company Turf Care Supply, LLC has acquired Agri-Nutrients, Inc., a manufacturer and blender of custom granular fertilizers serving the turf & ornamental market. The add-on expands Turf Care's product portfolio, adds manufacturing capacity and establishes an enhanced presence in the south-central United States.

Main Street Capital Corporation invested $74.4 million to support a majority recapitalization of Victory Energy Operations, partnering with an unnamed co-investor and Victory's founder and management team. The transaction included first-lien senior secured term debt and a direct equity investment and facilitated the buyout of an institutional investor.

Agape Care Group, a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners, has acquired select Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care locations in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Georgia. Crossroads will continue to operate independently in Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania; financial terms were not disclosed.

TPG Rise Climate, the climate investing strategy of TPG, has acquired MIRATECH Corp., a North American market leader in aftermarket emissions and noise reduction technology for stationary industrial engines. The seller was BP Energy Partners (portfolio company of BP Natural Gas Opportunity Partners II); TPG plans to leverage MIRATECH's engineering and manufacturing capabilities to expand products, end markets (including data center backup power), and geographic reach to support decarbonization efforts.

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired ORS Nasco, the Industrials/MRO wholesale business formerly held by One Equity Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed; Wynnchurch intends to operate ORS Nasco as a standalone platform to support organic growth and strategic M&A. Jefferies advised One Equity Partners and Foley & Lardner acted as legal counsel to Wynnchurch.

Genesis Park (through Genesis Park Partners, LP) made a debt and equity investment in HBI Services to support a minority recapitalization and the company's growth initiatives. HBI Services is a Tulsa, Oklahoma–based full-service metal fabrication company (and maker of Hasty Bake grills) operating two facilities with over 90,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

Argonaut Private Equity has partnered with Layco Electric Innovations, a Tulsa-based manufacturer and servicer of electric motors, industrial control and power distribution solutions, to accelerate Layco's growth and operational expansion. Argonaut will support LEI's scaling plans, including a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tulsa, to serve end markets such as petrochemical, renewable energy and data centers.

Cobalt Service Partners, a commercial access solutions platform backed by Alpine Investors, acquired Digi Security Systems, a Tulsa-based commercial security integrator founded in 2003. Digi will remain led by its current executive team as it becomes part of the Cobalt platform; the deal expands Cobalt's footprint in Oklahoma and Texas and marks the platform's seventh acquisition since December 2023.

FreshEdge, a Wind Point Partners-backed super-regional fresh food distributor, acquired Frontier Produce, a three-facility fresh produce distributor based in Oklahoma. The add-on expands FreshEdge's geographic footprint westward (complementing its KT Produce acquisition) and adds capacity to better serve restaurants, hotels, school systems and other foodservice customers across Oklahoma and southwest Missouri.

Falfurrias Management Partners has made growth investments in capSpire and Gravitate (the latter spun out from capSpire). The capital will be used to scale product offerings, expand geographic reach, and accelerate growth while existing leadership teams remain in place.

Superior Waste Industries, LLC (d/b/a Superior USA Waste), a Red Dog Equity portfolio company, has acquired Shawnee Dumpster Services (SDS) and Sue's Recycling & Sanitation. Monroe Capital acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on a senior credit facility to support the add-on acquisitions as Superior expands its density and capabilities across Oklahoma.

Goldman Sachs Alternatives has acquired Xpress Wellness, a physician-led rural urgent care and multi-site healthcare services platform operating across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, from Latticework Capital Management. The deal positions Xpress to accelerate geographic expansion and broaden adjacent healthcare services using Goldman Sachs' global resources; financial terms were not disclosed.

Sidereal Capital Group partnered with senior management (led by Micha Alexander) to recapitalize Mike Alexander Company, Inc. (MALCO), a Tulsa-based manufacturer of refractory anchors and custom metal fabrication. Parkway Capital and Farragut Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and equity to support the transaction as part of a generational transition from founder Mike Alexander to his son Micha; terms were not disclosed.

Inszone Insurance Services has acquired Checotah Insurance Agency (Checotah, OK) and Wood Insurance Agency (Stigler, OK), marking the company's first physical presence in Oklahoma. The two community-focused agencies will join Inszone's national insurance brokerage platform as part of its ongoing acquisitive growth strategy.

L2 Capital completed the acquisition of Kosmos Q, a premium barbecue brand founded by Darian Khosravi, and appointed Scott Jensen as CEO. Oxer Capital Partners and Salem Investment Partners provided debt financing and co-invested; Generational Equity advised the seller. Terms were not disclosed.

Merichem Technologies, a portfolio company of Black Bay Energy Capital, has closed the acquisition of Chemical Products Industries (CPI), a specialty-chemicals maker based in Oklahoma City known for its SULFURTRAP adsorbents and industrial cleaning chemistries. The acquisition will integrate CPI's products into Merichem's Catalyst Division to expand its sulfur-treatment technology suite and strengthen service across markets including renewable fuels, biogas, midstream and downstream oil & gas.

Mangrove Equity Partners and independent sponsor Hunter Equity Capital have made an investment in NORMco Pump & Power, a Shawnee, Oklahoma-based manufacturer and specialty renter of portable industrial pumps. Founder-CEO Nathan Hanks remains CEO and retains a significant equity stake; the partnership will support NORMco's next phase of growth and pursue additional specialty pump businesses as part of a broader platform strategy.