Professional Services Acquisitions in 2025

ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) completed three strategic Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) acquisitions: Holt Surveying & Mapping, Inc. (Spokane, Washington), Andrew Spiewak Land Surveyor, Inc. (Chicago, Illinois), and a Halifax, Nova Scotia-based commercial window washing company. The deals expand ZenaTech's DaaS footprint across the U.S. and mark its first Canadian acquisition, broadening service capabilities in surveying, inspection, maintenance and drone-based cleaning services.

A veteran-led ownership team, Summit Point Leadership LLC, formed through Rice University's Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Lab and led by Dan Maxwell, has acquired the business of LDR Leadership LLC. The ceremonial signing occurred on November 11, 2025 and the transaction formally closed on December 23, 2025; LDR Partners LP was the seller and will donate a portion of proceeds to Rice Business.

Engage PEO has acquired Aspen HR, a San Francisco-area professional employer organization (PEO) founded in 2017, to expand Engage's national footprint and deepen its presence in California and the alternative investment sector. The deal combines Aspen HR's white-glove HR services and industry expertise with Engage's compliance-focused consulting, risk management capabilities, and national benefits programs.

Elevate has acquired experiential design studio Downstream and luxury hospitality design studio GA, combining the firms into an expanded Elevate Creative with more than 250 designers, technologists, and strategists across North America, Europe, and Asia. The deal broadens Elevate's capabilities in immersive digital experiences and luxury hospitality design and appoints Chris Allphin as President of Elevate Creative.

Scarlet Security & Risk Group (SSRG) has acquired Ontario-based security services provider Pillar Security, bringing Pillar's staff and management into SSRG and retaining founder Fatsah Bennai in a key role. The deal expands SSRG's presence in Ontario as part of its national consolidation strategy; David Melhado served as exclusive broker to the transaction.

Blake Charles Salon, a luxury San Francisco-based salon group founded by Blake C. McCall, has acquired the iconic Salon Le Boudoir in Saint-Tropez, France. The purchase marks Blake Charles Salon's first European flagship as the brand expands internationally; founder Christophe Gaye will remain as manager during the transition.

Stout has acquired Pointe Advisory, a strategic advisory firm headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, adding nearly 100 professionals and establishing a new Stout Strategy practice. The deal, which closed on December 16, 2025, expands Stout's capabilities in growth strategy, commercial and vendor due diligence, market intelligence, and value-creation consulting for private equity sponsors and corporate clients.

Northside Tree Professionals, backed by growth equity investor Caravel Capital, completed an undisclosed acquisition in Jacksonville, Florida and rebranded its platform as Arbor Alliance. This marks Northside's third acquisition of 2025 (following Holcomb Tree Service and Georgia Tree Company) as the firm expands its tree care platform across Georgia, Texas and Florida.

Prosperity Partners, a Chicago-based tax and accounting platform backed by Unity Partners LP, has completed the addition of New York-based Farkouh, Furman & Faccio (FF&F). The deal brings FF&F's seven partners and 38 employees into Prosperity, establishing a New York City flagship office and adding audit and international tax capabilities to Prosperity's platform.

The Riverside Company has invested in 1-Tom Plumber, a fast-growing franchisor of emergency plumbing and drain cleaning services, as the sixth add-on to its EverSmith Brands platform. 1-Tom Plumber operates through 37 franchisees across 57 territories in 22 states; Riverside and EverSmith plan to accelerate franchise development, deepen commercial penetration and drive cross-sell opportunities across the platform.

Cresa has acquired CMPG, a Diamond Bar-based project management firm, expanding its project management capabilities and regional footprint across Southern California. All 22 CMPG employees will join Cresa, with CMPG leaders Christie Fischetti and Dyana Elam joining as Managing Principals and Cresa retaining CMPG's Inland Empire office.

Unity Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, has formed a new Midwestern landscaping platform by completing investments in Yardmaster (Columbus, Ohio), Big Lakes Lawncare (Detroit, Michigan) and Kunco Landscape (Erie, Pennsylvania). The three businesses will be fully integrated and operate under the Yardmaster brand to serve commercial, multi-family/HOA, office and industrial clients across the Midwest.

American Peat Technology (APT) has acquired and reopened the DryJect Minnesota operation, restoring the turf aeration and topdressing service across the state. APT plans to integrate DryJect’s high-pressure injection aeration technology with its PeatBuilt+ soil amendment products to improve turf recovery and expand service offerings across Minnesota and neighboring markets.

Easy Ice has acquired the ice machine subscription and service division of Kirby Restaurant and Chemical Supply, effective December 1, 2025. The deal transfers all ice-machine-related operations in East Texas to Easy Ice (equipment is primarily Manitowoc), while Kirby will continue operating its remaining business lines; the acquisition strengthens Easy Ice's density in the East Texas market.

Cahill-Stout Inc., doing business as A-R-T & Associates, has been sold to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) sponsored by Southeast Acquisition Capital; the transaction closed on November 26, 2025. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, A-R-T & Associates provides fine-art consulting and procurement, custom framing, large-format printing, branded displays and signage, custom fabrication, and full project installation.

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.

CarData, Inc. has acquired DiamondLot, a Southern California vehicle merchandising and dealership photography services provider founded by Rick Wolverton. The acquisition strengthens CarData's footprint in the competitive Southern California market, retains select DiamondLot staff, and aims to enhance service capacity and technology-enabled merchandising for franchise dealerships.

Victor Capital Partners has acquired four regional security companies and partnered with industry veterans Ken Fisher and Cal Horton to form a new national security services platform that will be branded in 2026. The platform combines manned guarding, patrol, alarm and video monitoring, investigations, background checks, and executive protection capabilities and is backed by financing from Third Point Capital Markets, Man Varagon Capital Partners and L Catterton Private Credit.

Equifax has completed the acquisition of Vault Verify, a provider of real-time, API-based employment and income verification services. The deal integrates Vault Verify into Equifax's Workforce Solutions unit to expand The Work Number's verification capabilities, data sources, and employer data submission options.

FVLCRUM Funds completed an investment in Professional Security Consultants (PSC) through its electronic security platform, SafeTouch Security, creating an integrated physical-and-electronic security offering. The transaction positions PSC to scale nationally alongside SafeTouch's technology-driven services and expands FVLCRUM's security platform capabilities.

OneDigital has acquired T&T Staff Management, a 32-person Professional Employer Organization (PEO) headquartered in El Paso, Texas. The deal expands OneDigital's PEO footprint in West Texas and strengthens its HR, payroll, benefits and compliance offerings for regional employers.

Harbor, the Chicago-based legal technology and consulting firm, has acquired Encoretech, a U.S.-based training and user adoption services provider for law firms and corporate legal departments. The deal — Harbor's first since a majority investment from BayPine LP — adds Encoretech's Training-as-a-Service capabilities (about 80 professionals across the U.S. and Europe) to Harbor's Legal Technology + Operations practice to accelerate technology adoption and AI enablement for clients.

Northstar Capital provided a credit facility and an equity co‑investment to support Seaside Equity Partners’ refinancing of TalentSmartEQ, a San Diego‑based provider of emotional intelligence training, assessments and certification programs. The recapitalization strengthens TalentSmartEQ’s balance sheet and positions the company for continued growth in the corporate training and EQ assessment market, where its solutions have been adopted by a majority of Fortune 500 companies.

Provana has acquired Neostella's staffing and talent business, including team members in Colombia and the United States, to expand its global delivery and nearshore capabilities. Neostella will focus exclusively on its legal technology and SaaS offerings while the two companies continue to collaborate on client engagements.

Proceed (formerly Counsel Press) has acquired Rapid Legal, Inc. and its proprietary LegalConnect platform, based in Chino Hills, California. The deal expands Proceed's West Coast presence and strengthens its e-filing and service-of-process technology capabilities to support law firms and corporate legal teams nationwide.

Convergint, a global systems integrator, has acquired NuSource Financial LLC, a provider of branch transformation, ATM services and security solutions for U.S. financial institutions. The transaction (terms undisclosed) brings over 140 NuSource employees into Convergint and represents an exit for private equity sponsor Mosaic Capital Partners; Stifel served as NuSource's financial advisor.

Opteon has acquired Equity Valuation Partners (EVP) to expand and modernize its U.S. residential and commercial valuation capabilities. The deal broadens Opteon's national appraisal network, adds technology-forward talent and aims to improve turnaround times and valuation workflows for lenders and other clients.

Global Guardian has acquired Solace Global Risk to strengthen its presence in Europe and integrate Solace's proprietary travel risk management platform with Global Guardian's operational capabilities. Solace will continue to operate under its brand during an initial 12-18 month integration period while Global Guardian invests in and migrates clients to Solace's technology.

ONDEX Automation, a Chicago-based automation systems integrator, has acquired PlantOPS Consulting, a provider of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation and consulting services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medtech manufacturers. The acquisition expands ONDEX's life‑sciences capabilities and domain expertise in compliance-driven, digitally enabled manufacturing solutions; PlantOPS Software will remain independent and is not part of the transaction.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan, has acquired Hexarem, a Montreal-based boutique human resources consulting firm specializing in executive compensation and governance advisory services. The acquisition strengthens Mercer's executive compensation capabilities and expands its presence in Canada; terms were not disclosed.

Dallas-based architecture and design firm Corgan has acquired New York–based Cooper Robertson. Terms were not disclosed; Cooper Robertson’s team and client relationships will integrate into Corgan to deepen its presence in the Northeast and expand capabilities across higher education, civic, and cultural design markets.

Jensen Partners has acquired Baier Associates (UK), an award-winning executive search and consulting firm specializing in alternative investments. The deal brings Baier's team and founder Nishika Samaratunga into Jensen Partners to strengthen the firm's EMEA executive search and advisory capabilities.

PalAmerican Security has acquired Patrol Protect Secure, Inc. (PPS) from Mangrove Equity Partners and Sunlake Capital. PPS is a U.S. contract security platform that grew to ~2,400 security officers and completed six acquisitions under Mangrove/Sunlake ownership; the deal expands PalAmerican’s geographic footprint and capabilities in technology-enabled monitoring and off-duty law enforcement services.

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has acquired Price Insurance, a fourth-generation independent insurance agency based in Lake Forest, Illinois. The acquisition expands EPIC's Private Client practice and Midwest presence by adding Price Insurance's team and capabilities serving high-net-worth families and local businesses.

Front Porch Communities and Services has acquired ARCH (ARCH Consultants) to serve as its in-house development advisory company. ARCH will manage Front Porch's capital projects and continue supporting external clients on senior living, learning and healing environment developments, centralizing development capabilities to maximize impact of Front Porch's capital investments.

Certus Pest has acquired Certified Pest Control, a Fort Myers, Florida-based pest control company that serves Collier and Lee counties. The deal expands Certus' presence in Southwest Florida and will fold Certified into Certus' Purcor Pest Solutions brand.

Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group has acquired The LRW Group, a Miami-based business management firm serving Fortune 500 clients and high-profile entertainment and music figures. The deal expands Tri Star’s East Coast footprint and broadens its private wealth, financial strategy, and business management capabilities, with LRW founder Lahteefah “Lah” Parramore joining as Chief Growth Officer.

119th Street Capital, an Indiana-based family office, has acquired Armada Analytics, a provider of commercial real estate advisory and analytics services. The investment will provide Armada with financial and strategic resources to support continued organic and inorganic growth while preserving the firm's culture; sellers were advised by Tower Partners and Nelson Mullins.

LaunchPad Home Group, a PE-backed national home inspection platform, acquired Scott Home Services (Berthoud, CO) to strengthen its Colorado footprint and purchased Attik Field Solutions, a field-service inspection software platform, to accelerate digital transformation across its portfolio. The deals expand LaunchPad’s service capacity in Denver/Boulder/Fort Collins and integrate Attik’s inspection-to-repair workflow to streamline repair estimates and scheduling nationwide.

Armanino announced that the team from Keystone Business Services, an Oracle NetSuite Solution Provider led by founder Eric Jozwiak, has joined the firm to strengthen Armanino's NetSuite and ERP capabilities. The move integrates Keystone's NetSuite implementation and managed-services expertise—with experience in manufacturing, distribution and food & beverage—into Armanino's broader consulting, advisory and technology offerings.

Capgemini S.E. has completed the acquisition of WNS (Holdings) Limited for $76.50 per share, representing total cash consideration of $3.3 billion (excluding WNS net financial debt). The purchase brings WNS' ~66,085 professionals and industry-focused BPO, analytics and managed services capabilities into Capgemini to create a global leader in intelligent operations and AI-enabled business transformation.

Swoogo, the Los Angeles–based event management platform, has acquired Amae Live, a bespoke event technology and development firm founded by Leonora Valvo. The deal expands Swoogo’s Professional Services capabilities—adding custom development, creative builds, and deeper technical support for customers building branded and complex event experiences.

F2 Strategy, a Chicago-based wealth and asset management consulting and technology services firm, has acquired HBMJ Consulting LLC, a boutique New York‑area advisory firm specializing in operations, data intelligence and technology transformation for hedge funds and alternative investment managers. The 18‑member HBMJ team will join F2 as the company expands its asset management capabilities and builds a unified alternative investments vertical; F2 is a portfolio company of Renovus Capital Partners.

Security 101, a Gemspring Capital‑backed national security integrator, has acquired two franchise partners — JY Security LLC in San Antonio, Texas and Beartooth Corporation in Minneapolis, Minnesota — expanding its U.S. footprint. The deals, which bring Security 101's total acquisitions to 21, will keep the existing founders in leadership roles while integrating the teams into Security 101's national platform to better serve commercial, government and healthcare clients.

Munich-based CERTANIA, backed by Greenpeak Partners, has acquired BB7, a UK fire, façade and building-safety consultancy headquartered in Chatham Maritime, Kent. BB7 will join CERTANIA’s Buildings & Infrastructure Division alongside Clarke Banks and Xact to form a dedicated UK and Ireland platform; the transaction follows an exit by investor BGF.

Amplēo, a PE-backed provider of fractional executive services, has acquired AVL Growth Partners, a Boulder-based fractional finance and accounting firm. The deal expands Amplēo's national footprint, doubles its finance and accounting capability, and strengthens its presence in the Colorado market as part of an accelerated add-on acquisition strategy backed by Unity Partners.

The EY organization has acquired Aqurance A.E., a Greece‑headquartered Veeva services partner, to strengthen EY's Veeva Centers of Excellence and expand clinical, regulatory and commercial platform capabilities for life sciences clients. The acquisition combines EY's global transformation and regulatory expertise with Aqurance's deep Veeva Vault and CRM implementation experience to accelerate platform migrations, compliance and AI-enabled data use across pharma and biotech clients.

Command Investigations, a national investigations firm headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, has acquired Merge Investigations, Inc., a Lancaster, Pennsylvania–based provider of insurance defense and SIU investigative services. The acquisition expands Command's national footprint and strengthens its SIU and web (OSINT) investigation capabilities through Merge's S.C.A.N. program and experienced field teams.

PRO EM National Event Services has acquired Top Productions, a California-based provider of event flooring and specialty structure solutions. The deal expands PRO EM's flooring, scaffolding, mezz deck and double-deck inventory and strengthens its West Coast presence to better serve large-scale sporting events, concerts, festivals and corporate activations.

A&M Capital Europe has completed the sale of its portfolio company La Patria S.p.A., a Bologna-based provider of tech-enabled security and alarm monitoring services, to two European private investment offices. La Patria—which serves more than 13,000 SME, corporate and residential customers across Northern Italy—will remain led by CEO Andrea Monti and will pursue further M&A-driven growth under the new owners.