Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in Rhode Island

Sylmar Group has acquired Atlantic Water Management, a New England industrial water treatment provider founded by Kevin Rabbitt. The deal expands Sylmar's regional footprint and adds Atlantic Water's cooling and boiler treatment capabilities to Sylmar's family of water services companies.

Following a 2024 merger, PeopleGrove and CORE Higher Education Group have combined under the PeopleGrove brand and launched a unified website and integrated product suite. The combined company will integrate CORE’s experiential and clinical education management solutions with PeopleGrove’s engagement and career-readiness platform to better serve colleges, universities, and health-science programs.

Hilb Group, a Carlyle-backed property & casualty and employee benefits broker, acquired a Rhode Island–based property and casualty agency (OceanPoint Insurance) effective November 1, 2025. The acquisition expands Hilb Group’s New England presence and adds a personal-lines-focused book of business to its regional portfolio.

RelaDyne has acquired Ocean State Oil, a North Kingstown, Rhode Island-based distributor of lubricants and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). The deal expands RelaDyne's Northeast footprint, adding Rhode Island to its network and strengthening distribution and service capabilities for automotive, commercial and industrial customers in the region.

Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP) led a recapitalization of Charcuterie Artisans, the parent of Creminelli Fine Meats and Del Duca, acquiring the company’s assets and assuming majority ownership alongside capital partners Oaktree Capital Management, Sandton Capital Partners and Contrarian Capital Management. The transaction eliminated approximately $200 million of debt, secured a new working capital facility from PNC Business Credit, and positions Charcuterie to expand capabilities, strengthen customer partnerships and invest in growth across its premium charcuterie portfolio. Jeff "Trip" Tripician was appointed CEO to lead the company’s next phase.

Liberty Service Partners has acquired Restivo's Heating & Air, a family-owned HVAC provider serving the Providence area in Rhode Island. The add-on expands Liberty Service Partners' residential HVAC footprint into the Northeast as part of its platform growth backed by NorthCurrent Partners.

US Dock & Door (USDD), a service platform backed by Soundcore Capital Partners, has acquired Garage Headquarters, a family-owned provider of residential and commercial overhead garage doors and related services in southeastern New England. The acquisition expands USDD's service capabilities and footprint into the Northeast while preserving the Grace family's legacy and existing distributorship relationships.

Wealthbox, a CRM SaaS provider for financial advisors, secured a $200 million investment from Sixth Street Growth in a recapitalization. Frontier Growth rolled over a substantial portion of its equity as part of the transaction to support Wealthbox's product development, scaling of operations, and expansion across the wealth management market.

Crete United has added CAM H.V.A.C. & Construction, a Smithfield, Rhode Island-based mechanical contractor, as the company’s first Rhode Island partner to expand its Northeast footprint. The move brings CAM’s nearly 50 years of HVAC installation, repair and in‑house sheet metal fabrication capabilities into Crete United’s partner network; financial advisor to CAM was Griffin Financial Group.

Easton Select Group, a PE-backed national pool services platform, has acquired New England Aquatics, Inc., a West Warwick, Rhode Island-based commercial pool repair and maintenance specialist. The deal expands Easton Select's capabilities into commercial pool services (municipal, institutional, hospitality) while the New England Aquatics team will remain in place and continue operating under its brand.

Calera Capital (through an affiliate) acquired a majority stake in Nocturne Luxury Villas from Gladstone Investment Corporation; financial terms were not disclosed. Nocturne is a luxury vacation rental management platform with operations in St. Barth's, Grand Cayman, Telluride (CO), Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Santa Barbara (CA) and Florida's Emerald Coast and is headquartered in Newport, Rhode Island.

Encore Fire Protection has acquired Metro USA Fire Protection Inc., expanding Encore’s service capabilities and footprint across New England. Metro USA, a more-than-two-decade regional fire protection provider serving 28 counties across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, was advised by The Potomac Company in the transaction.

Standard General L.P. completed a $4.6 billion acquisition of Bally’s Corporation, and concurrently Bally’s combined with The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. Under the transactions, Queen shareholders received 30.5 million Bally’s shares, certain Bally’s shareholders received $18.25 per share in cash financed in part by $500 million of senior secured notes provided by funds managed by Apollo. The combined company expands Bally’s casino footprint (now 19 casinos) and interactive gaming presence.

Resurgens Technology Partners, a software-focused private equity firm, has made an investment in Relay, a provider of special education and Medicaid workflow and reimbursement software for K-12 school districts. The firm will partner with Relay's management to accelerate product innovation, expand go-to-market efforts and scale the company's reach across U.S. school districts; Lock 8 Partners was the company's prior majority investor.

Teamshares has acquired Chariho Furniture, a family-owned handcrafted furniture maker based in Richmond, Rhode Island; the transaction closed on September 1, 2024. Generational Group advised Chariho Furniture on the sale; Teamshares will transition the business to employee ownership as part of its national program to acquire and convert small businesses.

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of Affiliated Insurance Managers (AIM) of Warwick, Rhode Island on April 1, 2024. The acquisition expands World’s regional footprint in Southern New England and brings AIM’s commercial and personal lines book and client relationships into World’s national brokerage platform; terms were not disclosed.

American Securities has acquired NWN Carousel from New State Capital Partners in an undisclosed transaction. The private equity firm will back NWN Carousel’s expansion of its Experience Management Platform (EMP) and AI-enabled hybrid workplace and cloud communications services as the company pursues accelerated growth and additional M&A; NWN Carousel has grown to over $900 million in revenue and roughly 1,100 employees.

Source Capital has made an equity investment in Rapid Prep, a provider of surface preparation equipment rental, sales, fabrication and related services headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The partnership will provide capital and resources to accelerate Rapid Prep’s growth and expand its national footprint across maritime, defense, industrial and infrastructure end markets.

Rudolph Capital has acquired Chemart Company, a Lincoln, Rhode Island-based custom manufacturer of premium brass Christmas ornaments. Chemart, known as the exclusive maker of the White House Christmas ornament and with over 150 employees, will be supported by Rudolph Capital to pursue its next stage of growth.

Edelman Financial Engines (EFE) has acquired New England Pension Plan Systems (NEPPS) and its affiliate New England Investment Consultants (NEIC), a Providence, Rhode Island–based retirement-plan consulting and RIA business that manages roughly $1.5 billion for more than 500 clients. The deal expands EFE's retirement-plan consulting capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Northeastern U.S., particularly among small and medium-size employer clients.

Novvia Group, a national rigid container and life sciences packaging platform backed by Kelso & Company, has acquired Ocean State Packaging, a Rhode Island supplier of plastic bottles, caps and value‑added decoration services. The deal expands Novvia's footprint into New England and supports the platform's Northeast growth strategy; financial terms were not disclosed.

Machinery Services Co. and Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co. (a Hidden Harbor Capital Partners portfolio company) acquired Delta-Electro Power, Inc., a Cranston, Rhode Island-based provider of motor, pump, controls and electrical contracting services. The transaction is an add-on for Rapid Pump that expands its geographic footprint into Rhode Island and Massachusetts and broadens its service capabilities; Delta's management will remain involved and LBC Credit Partners provided financing.

Praecipio has acquired Gurnet Consulting, an Atlassian-specialized management consulting firm, to deepen Atlassian, DevOps, ITSM, and agile capabilities and expand Praecipio's footprint across the Northeastern United States and Canada. Terms were not disclosed.

Gemspring Capital Management (through an affiliate) has acquired Bradford Soap International, a long-established developer and manufacturer of beauty and personal care products. Gemspring said it will partner with Bradford's management to broaden capabilities and product offerings and use the company as a platform to accelerate growth; financial terms were not disclosed.

Elara Caring has acquired Assisted Daily Living, a 50-person skilled home health provider based in Warwick, Rhode Island. The acquisition gives Elara entry into Rhode Island and expands its Northeastern footprint, enabling deployment of its value-based home health, hospice and behavioral health platform into adjacent Connecticut and Massachusetts markets.

Main Street Capital Corporation provided $52.8 million of financing (first‑lien senior secured term debt and a direct equity investment) to back a management‑led buyout of Ira Green, Inc., an industry‑leading manufacturer and distributor of insignia and tactical products. Main Street and an unnamed co‑investor also provided a revolving credit facility to support Ira Green's growth initiatives and working capital needs. The Company, founded in 1943, is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island and sells branded and private‑label insignia and tactical accessories globally through retailers and eCommerce channels.

Environ, a New York-based energy management firm, has acquired Best Practice Energy (BPE), a Wakefield, Rhode Island energy-management and procurement specialist. The deal was completed with growth capital support from 424 Capital to accelerate Environ's service capabilities and deploy BPE's proprietary data tools across Environ's commercial energy, efficiency, clean energy and ESG offerings.

Keswick Partners has completed a recapitalization of Marrinan Group, partnering with management led by Joe Marrinan and Kevin Hearn. Marrinan, based near Providence, Rhode Island, is a value-added distributor of officially licensed products serving collegiate bookstores, fan shops, military bases and related e-commerce channels.

Stronghouse Solutions, a PE-backed national exterior home services platform, has partnered with Rhode Island-based Marshall Building & Remodeling. The transaction adds a regional roofing, siding and exterior services provider to the Stronghouse platform as O2 Investment Partners continues to grow the portfolio and expand its Northeast presence.

Saylite, a CORE Industrial Partners portfolio company, has acquired Vantage Lighting, a U.S.-based manufacturer of specification-grade LED downlights, cylinders and high bays. The add-on expands Saylite's product portfolio and domestic manufacturing capabilities—strengthening Vantage's vHealth healthcare lighting offering and supporting Buy American requirements. The deal closed at the end of 2022; terms were not disclosed.

NMS Capital has partnered with Surplus Solutions’ management in a recapitalization of Surplus Solutions LLC; terms were not disclosed. The investment will support geographic and inventory expansion, strategic M&A, and investments in infrastructure and operations to drive the company's next phase of growth; Twin Brook Capital provided debt financing.

The Hilb Group acquired OceanPoint Insurance, a Rhode Island-based agency, effective December 1, 2022, expanding Hilb's New England footprint. OceanPoint's principal Doug Mayhew and his team joined Hilb Group's New England regional operations to integrate the agency's property & casualty and employee benefits capabilities.

Millstone Medical Outsourcing, an Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company, acquired Ethide Laboratories on November 14, 2022. The acquisition adds Ethide's regulatory testing capabilities (EO residual, microbiology, sterility, package integrity) to Millstone's post-manufacturing service offering, broadening testing services and customer footprint.

Orange Tree Employment Screening, a Tonka Bay Equity Partners-backed background screening provider, has acquired Hire Image, a PBSA-accredited background screening specialist. The deal is an add-on that expands Orange Tree's technology-driven screening, drug testing and verification capabilities and represents the second add-on completed under Tonka Bay's ownership.

The Riverside Company has made a growth investment in CORE Higher Education Group, a provider of experiential/clinical education and competency management software for higher education institutions. The capital will support CORE’s product development, accelerate growth and enable the company to pursue complementary add-on acquisitions while management remains meaningful shareholders and continues operating the business.

Lab Logistics Management, a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital, has acquired The Allied Group from Compass Group Equity Partners. The Allied Group, a Cranston, Rhode Island–based provider of printing, kitting, assembly and fulfillment services for healthcare and life sciences (250+ employees), will expand Lab Logistics' product, kitting and international fulfillment capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

Water Street Healthcare Partners has made a strategic investment in Alcor Scientific to support the diagnostic- and medical-device maker's product development, geographic expansion and M&A growth strategy. As part of the partnership Alcor appointed diagnostics executive Jim Post as CEO and will leverage Water Street's capital and industry expertise to expand its product portfolio and global reach.

Frontier Growth has made a $31 million minority growth equity investment in Wealthbox, a CRM SaaS platform for financial advisors. As part of the deal, Frontier Growth partners Richard Maclean and Matt Williams will join Wealthbox's board to support product development and scaling.

Stone-Goff Partners has made a growth investment in MojoTech, a Providence-based onshore software engineering and product development firm. Five Points Capital provided growth capital and an equity co-investment to support the transaction; proceeds will fund expansion of MojoTech's delivery team and opportunistic M&A.

Denver-based private investment firm Rallyday Partners made a strategic growth investment in Performance Physical Therapy, a Providence, Rhode Island-based multi-clinic physical therapy platform. The capital will be used to support Performance's expansion across New England, invest in systems and infrastructure, and recruit and develop clinical and operational talent.

Symphony Technology Group (STG) completed a majority investment recapitalization of CAI Software, LLC, a provider of ERP, MES and WMS software and related services. Main Street Capital Corporation exited its debt and equity investments as part of the recapitalization and realized a gain while receiving a minority equity stake in the acquirer.

Rohrer Corporation, a portfolio company of Wellspring Capital Management, has acquired Jay Packaging Group, a specialty printing and thermoforming packaging company based in Warwick, Rhode Island. The deal expands Rohrer's East Coast manufacturing footprint and adds high-end printing, thermoforming and folded-carton capabilities to its packaging platform.

Funds managed by Blackstone GP Stakes have acquired a minority ownership interest in Nautic Partners LLC, a Providence-based middle-market private equity firm. The investment creates a strategic partnership intended to provide Nautic with access to Blackstone’s resources as Nautic continues to deploy capital from its newly-closed $3.0 billion fund.

Symphony Technology Group (STG) has made a majority investment in CAI Software, a Rhode Island–based provider of ERP, MES, WMS, EDI and production-oriented software for manufacturing and distribution. STG said the investment will accelerate CAI's product innovation and growth through organic investments and M&A while partnering with CAI's existing owners and management team.

Premier Needle Arts, a Blue Point Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Berroco, Inc., a long-standing family-owned supplier of knitting and crochet yarns, patterns and related products. Berroco will operate as a separate brand within the PNA family, preserving existing management, locations and sales channels to continue serving local yarn shops and e-commerce customers.

Silver Oak Services Partners has made an investment in Launch Entertainment (Launch Franchising, LLC) to support the family entertainment operator and franchisor’s U.S. expansion. The capital will be used to expand the corporate team, accelerate franchise and corporate park development, and pursue acquisitions of complementary entertainment concepts.

Hilb Group acquired Rhode Island-based Health Quote, Inc., effective July 1, 2021, to expand its Medicare business. The acquisition brings Health Quote’s Medicare-focused clientele into Hilb Group’s growing Medicare practice and strengthens the buyer’s senior/Medicare capabilities.

NWN Corporation, backed by private equity firm New State Capital Partners, has acquired Exeter, Rhode Island–based Carousel Industries to create a combined national cloud communications and infrastructure services leader with an estimated $1 billion run-rate. The deal expands NWN's capabilities across cloud communications, managed services, networking, security and contact center solutions and significantly increases its geographic scale and customer base.

Eldridge has acquired G-Form, a Providence, Rhode Island-based maker of SmartFlex protective gear for sports, industrial, military and law enforcement applications. Eldridge said it will support G-Form's next phase of growth to expand product lines, scale international distribution, enter new sports and non-sports markets, and increase production capacity.

SavATree has acquired Kaiser Tree Preservation of Exeter, Rhode Island, marking SavATree’s first Rhode Island office and its 52nd branch. Kaiser, a provider of tree, plant health, and tick/mosquito control services since 1974, and its team will join SavATree to broaden service offerings in the state.