Tracked deals
274
274 tracked deals across 2016-2026.
Tracked deals
274
274 tracked deals across 2016-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
235 pe · 179 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
49 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Industries, LLC | 5 | Private investment firm focused on middle-market business... | PE |
| Audax Private Equity | 4 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on buy-and-buil... | PE |
| Capital Waste Services, LLC | 4 | Regional solid waste hauling provider offering residentia... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Eye Health America | 4 | Eye care practice management company partnering with opht... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Relation Insurance Services, Inc. | 4 | National insurance brokerage offering risk-management and... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Blue Sea Capital | 3 | Private equity firm investing in lower middle-market comp... | PE |
| Halle Capital | 3 | Lower middle‑market private equity firm focused on health... | PE |
| Hidden Harbor Capital Partners | 3 | Lower-middle-market private equity firm investing in indu... | PE |
| Hub International Limited | 3 | Global insurance brokerage and financial services firm pr... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Kinderhook Industries | 3 | Private investment firm focused on middle-market business... | PE |
Last 9 years
Supporting Data
Airo Mechanical acquired Legrande's Enterprises, a specialty plumbing and HVAC contractor based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The transaction is Airo's first in partnership with CCMP Growth and marks Airo’s first location in the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area while deepening its plumbing expertise.
Axxiom Elevator has completed the acquisition of Carolina Elevator Service, a Columbia, South Carolina-based provider of commercial elevator maintenance, repair, modernization, and installation services. The deal marks Axxiom’s entry into the Carolinas and Georgia and expands its southeast footprint.
Banko Overhead Doors acquired Southeastern Garage Doors of Charleston, a residential garage door installation, repair, and maintenance provider serving the Charleston Tri-County (Lowcountry) area and surrounding Coastal Carolinas. The deal marks Banko’s first expansion into South Carolina and adds the Charleston Metro and Lowcountry regions to Banko’s footprint.
Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering USA (ICE USA), backed by Godspeed Capital Management LP, acquired Southeastern Land Company (SLC), a right-of-way and easement acquisition and project management firm serving public infrastructure and utility projects across the Southeastern United States. The deal is described as the fourth platform add-on for ICE USA and extends its end-to-end project delivery capabilities into land acquisition and right-of-way services.
TJP, a healthcare marketing communications firm and a portfolio company of Renovus Capital Partners, has acquired FX2 Virtual, a life sciences commercial operations agency based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. FX2 Virtual will operate as a standalone brand under the TJP corporate umbrella and will add a virtual sales force, virtual key account management, and data/analytics capabilities. No financial terms were disclosed.
Graham Partners’ portfolio company Becklar acquired Legacy Security Services, a wholesale monitoring provider headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. The add-on expands Becklar’s scale, geographic reach, recurring revenue, and capabilities in mission-critical event monitoring, including remote video monitoring and workforce safety.
Juniper Landscaping, a commercial landscaping platform backed by Bregal Partners, acquired Hilton Head Landscapes, LLC to strengthen its footprint in coastal South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. The acquisition builds on Juniper’s 2024 purchase of Davis Landscaping and increases market density across the Southeast.
Boyne Capital announced an affiliate investment in Local Boy Outfitters, a consumer apparel and lifestyle brand focused on outdoor enthusiasts and Southern culture. The primary use of proceeds is to buy out an inactive co-founder, while co-founder and CEO David Faulkenberry will continue to lead the company and remain a significant shareholder.
Audax Private Equity completed its 1,500th add-on acquisition as part of its Buy & Build strategy. The milestone transaction was FCH’s acquisition of Sanitary Solutions Group, completed on April 14, 2026 and made public earlier in May.
Blue Sage Capital, in partnership with independent sponsor MBN Brands, formed Dwell Vacation Rentals, a full-service short-term rental property management platform. Dwell will operate as a Casago franchisee and manage 2,000+ units across Hilton Head Island, Edisto, and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
An affiliate of Austin, Texas-based private equity firm CenterGate Capital made an investment in Spartaco Tool Group. Spartaco, headquartered in Clover, South Carolina, is a provider of professional-grade tools for utility and telecommunications professionals through a portfolio of brands including Jameson Tools, Huskie Tools, RONIN, and others.
Main Street Capital Corporation and co-investor MSC Income Fund completed a $26.0 million follow-on investment in their portfolio company, Trantech Radiator Topco, LLC, to support Trantech’s strategic acquisition of Transformer Maintenance and Service, Inc. (TMS). The financing includes $24.7 million of first-lien senior secured term debt and $1.4 million of direct equity, with TMS owners receiving a portion of the acquisition purchase price as equity in Trantech.
Chimney Rock Equity Partners acquired United Electronics Company (UEC), a provider of mission-critical electronics solutions serving defense, aerospace, and industrial markets, from Albion River. Terms were not disclosed, and Chimney Rock said it plans to expand the business using UEC’s engineering capabilities, long-standing customer relationships, and additional strategic acquisitions.
Atlantis Fire Protection announced the acquisition of Palmetto Fire Services, a fire alarm company serving Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and nearby areas. Founders Paul and Sara Brown will continue operating the business under Atlantis Fire Protection ownership, retaining the Palmetto Fire Services brand.
Resolve Pain Solutions acquired Southcoast Spine and Pain, a regional interventional pain management practice located in Aiken, South Carolina. The deal adds Dr. Russell Daniel to Resolve’s physician platform and marks Resolve’s entry into South Carolina, expanding its geographic footprint across the southern United States.
MacLean Power Systems and Power Grid Components completed their previously announced merger, combining electrical transmission, distribution, substation, and communications infrastructure equipment portfolios under the MacLean Power Systems name. Funds affiliated with Blackstone Energy Transition Partners and Blackstone became the majority owners of the combined company, and Centerbridge will make a new investment. Financial terms were not disclosed.
ALL4 LLC, a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, has acquired Tora Consulting LLC, an environmental and engineering consulting firm based in Columbia, South Carolina. The deal adds Tora’s ~15 environmental professionals and expands ALL4’s capabilities in air quality, permitting, and regulatory compliance while broadening its national footprint.
Michelli Weighing & Measurement, a portfolio company of Summit Park LLC, recapitalized Greenville Scale Company, a provider of industrial weighing services and equipment. The partnership is intended to help Michelli scale existing operations in South Carolina and expand its presence across the Southeast.
Graycliff Partners LP completed a subordinated debt investment and minority equity investment in Palmetto Moon, LLC, a Charleston-based specialty retailer operating 51 stores across the Southeastern United States. Proceeds will fund a distribution to shareholders and general corporate purposes; Palmetto Moon remains a portfolio company of Topspin Consumer Partners.
Hilb Group acquired a South Carolina-based property and casualty insurance and employee benefits agency with full-service risk solution capabilities. The acquisition took effect February 1, 2026 and expands Hilb Group’s presence and offerings across the Southeast, marking its 200th acquisition since 2009.
Foundation Investment Partners (FIP) announced the successful acquisition of Paper Converters, Inc. through its platform company, Sustainable Packaging, LLC. Paper Converters (founded in 2002, located in Walterboro, South Carolina) manufactures spiral wound paper tubes, edge board, and sheeting serving the textile industry in the Southeastern U.S.
Warner Pacific, a PE-backed national general agency, has acquired Brokers Holding Group (BHG), a South Carolina–based general agency specializing in level-funded health plans and alternative funding strategies. The deal expands Warner Pacific’s footprint across the Southeast (South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee) and deepens its capabilities in level-funded employee benefits while BHG will continue operating under its existing brand with co-owners Scott Lee and Lee Long remaining in leadership roles.
StayTerra, a vacation rental platform backed by Garnett Station Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners, announced an investment in Vacation Homes of Hilton Head (VHHH), a luxury property management and vacation rental operator on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The deal expands StayTerra's portfolio into the southeastern Atlantic coast and positions VHHH for growth leveraging StayTerra's technology, customer service capabilities and growth capital.
GALLS, the national distributor of uniforms and equipment for public safety professionals, has acquired DesignLab, Inc., a regional supplier of public safety uniforms and gear. The acquisition adds six retail locations across South Carolina and Florida, strengthening GALLS' footprint in the Southeast and consolidating market share in those states.
YA Group has acquired InQuis Global, a multi-service expert witness and litigation consulting firm, to expand its end-to-end litigation consulting and biomechanics/accident-reconstruction offering. The deal closed on December 22, 2025 and follows YA Group's October 2024 investment from THL Partners; financial terms were not disclosed.
Jacksonville-based investment firm Pablo River Partners, led by Charlie Tomm, acquired Dick Smith Hyundai in Greenville, South Carolina from Brian Smith and Dick Smith Automotive. The dealership will be renamed Hyundai of Greenville and remain at its current location, expanding Pablo River Partners' presence in the Southeast.
TreeServe, a platform backed by Soundcore Capital Partners, has acquired Schneider Tree Care, a Greenville, South Carolina-based provider of residential and commercial tree care, plant healthcare, and mulch services. The deal is an add-on to the TreeServe platform and will keep Schneider's leadership in place while expanding TreeServe's service footprint and plant-health capabilities in the Greenville/Charlotte region.
Trive Capital made a strategic growth investment in Illumis Global to accelerate the company's expansion and establish a comprehensive vendor management platform. The investment will support Illumis' technology investments, broaden its audit and analytics capabilities, and enable new offerings such as a proprietary Group Purchasing Organization while keeping current management in place.
Care Advantage, Inc., a large privately owned Mid-Atlantic home care operator, has completed the acquisition of Attentive Angels Home Care, a Columbia, South Carolina-based non-medical in‑home care provider. The deal marks Care Advantage's entry into South Carolina and is supported by equity sponsor Searchlight Capital; financial terms were not disclosed.
Global Lending Services (GLS) entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Sixth Street, a global investment firm. GLS and its long-tenured management team will continue to lead the company after the transaction; deal terms were not disclosed.
Eagle Merchant Partners, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, has made a strategic investment in ES Integrated, an industrial cleaning, environmental and waste services provider headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. The partnership will support ESI's geographic and service-line expansion, pursue strategic acquisitions, and retain the company's existing leadership team.
Emerald Lake Capital Management has made an equity investment in CORE Transformers, a Seneca, South Carolina-based supplier of new and reconditioned transformers and repair solutions serving commercial, industrial, data center, and renewable energy markets. Terms were not disclosed; Emerald Lake said it will support CORE with investments in talent, technology, and inventory and pursue select acquisitions to broaden the company's service offerings and market position.
KSL Capital Partners affiliates, via its Tactical Opportunities Fund, acquired The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa; terms were not disclosed. The oceanfront resort on Hilton Head Island features roughly 420 refreshed rooms, extensive event space and wellness amenities — the deal expands KSL’s travel & leisure portfolio with a high-quality beachfront asset in the Southeast United States.
ICS Holding, a portfolio company of Stellex Capital, has acquired Langford Electric, a Greenville, South Carolina-based electrical contractor. The add-on expands ICS Holding’s footprint and capabilities in the Southeast U.S.; terms were not disclosed and EdgePoint advised Langford Electric on the sale.
Argano, a global specialist consultancy and portfolio company of Trinity Hunt Partners, has acquired HyBridge Solutions, a cloud-focused consulting firm specializing in workforce management (WFM), human capital management (HCM) and cloud ERP implementations. The add-on expands Argano's healthcare expertise and performance consulting capabilities while bolstering its UKG and Infor platform offerings and managed services.
ShoreView, a Minneapolis-based private equity firm, has completed an investment in Frham Safety Products, a Rock Hill, South Carolina distributor of consumable safety supplies and specialized equipment serving the nuclear power and other safety-critical sectors. Frham, founded in 1983, will operate as a platform to pursue add-on acquisitions targeting specialty safety product providers with exposure to nuclear and adjacent markets.
Wireless Logic has completed the acquisition of Zipit Wireless, a South Carolina–headquartered provider of multi-carrier IoT connectivity and subscription billing solutions. The deal expands Wireless Logic’s North American presence and adds advanced subscription-billing and multi-tier connectivity capabilities to its global IoT offering.
US Masonry and Building Products (USMBP), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired Davis Supply of Charleston, a regional distributor of masonry and concrete materials headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. The add-on expands USMBP's distribution footprint and capabilities in the Southeastern United States; financing for the transaction was arranged by TPG Twin Brook and Kayne Anderson Private Credit.
CSL Consulting, a portfolio company of NMS Capital, has acquired Brownstone Construction Group, a Columbia, South Carolina–based owner's representative and program management firm. The add-on deal expands CSL's presence in the Southeastern U.S. and strengthens its capabilities in the public K‑12, higher education and municipal markets; terms were not disclosed.
Strength Capital Partners closed a single-asset continuation vehicle to recapitalize ESP Associates, providing liquidity to Strength Capital’s existing investors and bringing in follow-on capital led by investment funds affiliated with Neuberger Berman. The transaction includes significant rollover by SCP and the ESP management team and is intended to fund organic growth and strategic add-on M&A to expand the platform’s geographic footprint and service offerings.
Air Conditioning Specialist, Inc. (ACS), a Hidden Harbor Capital Partners portfolio company, acquired David Taylor Heating & Air Cond, LLC, a residential and light-commercial HVAC and plumbing services provider headquartered in Anderson, South Carolina. The deal is an add-on to ACS’s Southeast service platform to expand geographic presence and service capabilities; financing was provided by funds managed by First Eagle Alternative Credit and Capital Southwest.
ISPN, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners, acquired two core business lines from DxTEL: DxTEL Marketing Services and the Harper content platform. The add-on expands ISPN’s marketing capabilities and content library to better serve community-focused broadband service providers and brings DxTEL co-founder Eddie Andrews into ISPN as VP of Marketing Services.
Nova Capital Management has completed the acquisition of Shakespeare Company LLC, a long-standing manufacturer of engineered nylons, monofilaments and marine/military antennas, from Jadex Inc. The transaction is a corporate carve-out that establishes Shakespeare as a standalone, PE-owned company headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina; Nova intends to pursue operational transformation and growth under new leadership.
Bondcote Performance Textiles (BPT), a subsidiary of XFS Global and backed by Lake Country Capital, has acquired Graniteville Specialty Fabrics (GSF). The GSF team, brand, and product lines will integrate into BPT while continuing operations at GSF’s Graniteville, South Carolina facility, expanding BPT’s coating and technical-textile capabilities to better serve defense, first-responder, and commercial end markets.
Inverness Graham, a Philadelphia-based buyout firm, has acquired Cognito Forms, a Columbia, South Carolina-headquartered SaaS provider of low-code/no-code workflow automation and form-building software. The deal (terms undisclosed) represents Inverness Graham’s first platform investment for its Investments V fund and aims to expand Cognito’s product capabilities and vertical reach into compliance-driven sectors such as healthcare, education and legal.
Solaia Capital Advisors completed an investment in Modjoul, Inc., a Greenville, South Carolina-based provider of hardware, software, and AI workplace-safety solutions. The capital will help Modjoul finalize and roll out its AI Manager offering, expand its installed base, and diversify its customer base to drive growth and product development.
Active Day, a Trevose, Pennsylvania-based provider of adult day and home care services, acquired AllCaregivers, New Generations Home Care of Florence, and Goldencare to form a statewide home care platform in South Carolina. The transactions expand Active Day's in-home services and pair those services with its existing adult day centers to extend its continuum of care and geographic coverage in the state.
Waste Eliminator, a metro-Atlanta sustainable waste management platform backed by Allied Industrial Partners, has acquired Oconee Resources LLC, an MSW and C&D transfer station in upstate South Carolina. The add-on expands Waste Eliminator's geographic footprint into South Carolina and adds vertical integration to support its growing MSW collection and hauling operations.
Officine Maccaferri, with support from majority shareholder Ambienta, has acquired Synteen Technical Fabrics Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of geosynthetics headquartered in Lancaster, South Carolina. The acquisition strengthens Maccaferri’s geosynthetics footprint and distribution capabilities in North America, supporting infrastructure and highway/rail projects.
Ascent Lifting, a portfolio company of Shorehill Capital, completed the acquisition of Charleston's Rigging & Marine Hardware (CRMH) on February 3, 2025. The add-on expands Ascent's footprint into South Carolina with two full-service branches (North Charleston and Columbia) and adds fabrication, load-testing and crane-service capabilities.
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