Tracked deals
227
227 tracked deals across 2025.
Tracked deals
227
227 tracked deals across 2025.
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
182 strategic · 87 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2026
300 tracked deals announced in 2026.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Thornton Advisors LLC | 4 | Provides non-attest tax and advisory services, including ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Association Headquarters | 3 | Full-service association management firm providing member... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Gemspring Capital | 3 | Middle‑market private equity firm providing flexible capi... | PE |
| SPS PoolCare | 3 | Leading U.S. pool services platform operating residential... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Security 101 | 3 | Nationwide provider of integrated commercial security sol... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Storr Group | 3 | Operationally-focused investment firm that builds and sca... | PE |
| The Riverside Company | 3 | Global private equity firm focused on the smaller end of ... | PE |
| Accenture | 2 | Global professional services firm focused on technology, ... | Strategic |
| Allied Universal | 2 | Leading security and facility services provider offering ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Alpine Intel | 2 | Provider of forensic investigation and insurance intellig... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
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.
Brentwood Associates partnered with Tenex Capital Management to complete an equity recapitalization of Perennial Services Group. Perennial’s management team, led by CEO Jon Allen, reinvested and will remain significant shareholders. The transaction closed on December 23, 2025.
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.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader have been approved by partner vote to combine, creating a scaled global law firm branded as Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. The transaction is intended to strengthen finance, corporate, regulatory, IP, and disputes capabilities across major G20 markets, including the New York–London corridor.
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.
WSP Global Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of TRC Companies, a U.S. engineering and consulting firm focused on power and energy solutions, for an all-cash deal valued at about US$3.3 billion (reported as ~US$4.5 billion in some coverage). The acquisition adds roughly 8,000 TRC professionals and expands WSP’s Power & Energy platform across the full infrastructure lifecycle, including engineering, advisory, program management, water, environment, and digital solutions.
Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing UK announced and later completed a transatlantic law firm combination, launching under the unified name Winston Taylor. The combined firm brings together more than 1,400 lawyers across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, focused on major litigation, critical transactions, strategic IP, and private wealth.
Baker Tilly plans to acquire Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs, a Miami-headquartered accounting and advisory firm. The deal is intended to strengthen Baker Tilly’s presence in South Florida and deepen its East Coast reach while expanding specialized services, including real estate tax and cross-border advisory.
Heidrick & Struggles International has completed its previously announced take-private transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion. A consortium led by Advent International and Corvex Private Equity, supported by strategic investors and Heidrick leaders/family offices, acquired all outstanding shares, and Heidrick ceased trading on Nasdaq.
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.
Japan Educational Foundation (JEF) completed its acquisition of LIM College. The deal was originally announced on May 29, 2025, and JEF secured all required regulatory approvals for the transfer of ownership, after which LIM joined JEF’s global portfolio of higher education institutions.
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.
Perkins Coie and Ashurst announced that the partnerships of both firms have voted overwhelmingly to approve their proposed combination. Upon closing, the firms will form Ashurst Perkins Coie, a globally integrated top-20 law firm with approximately US$2.8 billion in combined revenues and around 3,000 lawyers across more than 50 offices worldwide.
Peoples Company announced a pending acquisition of Murray Wise Associates, LLC (MWA) from Farmland Partners Inc. The deal is effective November 15, 2025 and includes Peoples Company engaging for the ongoing management of select non-core farmland assets.
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, a legal technology and consulting firm, acquired Encoretech, a U.S. legal-sector technology training and user adoption services firm. The acquisition expands Harbor’s capabilities across technology adoption, AI enablement, change management, and Training-as-a-Service (TaaS) to help law firms and corporate legal teams drive ROI from tech investments.
Veritas Capital, via affiliates of The Veritas Capital Vantage Fund, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MetroStar Systems, LLC, an AI-enabled digital transformation services and software provider serving U.S. Defense and National Security agencies. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to customary regulatory approvals, and MetroStar will operate as a platform company within Veritas’ Vantage Fund.
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.
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.
Atlético de Madrid announced a strategic partnership with Apollo Sports Capital, under which Apollo will become the club’s new majority shareholder following an agreement with existing shareholders. The long-term investment is intended to strengthen Atlético de Madrid’s financial position, support continued sporting success, and fund major infrastructure development projects, including the “Ciudad del Deporte” district adjacent to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium. Closing is expected in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
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.
Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) entered into an agreement to acquire Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS), a property preservation services provider supporting mortgage servicers and lenders. The purchase is expected to close before year-end, subject to customary conditions and HSR waiting-period expiration/termination, and Stewart plans to add MCS’s operations and technology to expand its Real Estate Solutions services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Goldman Sachs Alternatives agreed to acquire a stake in Excel Sports Management, a New York-based sports agency, to support its next phase of international growth. The partnership will back expansion of Excel’s global presence across sports, media, and sponsorship, including investments in technology and data-driven capabilities. Shamrock Capital, which previously held a minority stake since 2020, will exit as part of the transaction; terms were not disclosed and the deal is subject to regulatory approvals.
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.
Snuneymuxw First Nation’s business vehicle, Petroglyph Development Group (PDG), entered into definitive agreements to acquire two Great Canadian Entertainment casino businesses: River Rock Casino Resort and Chances Maple Ridge in British Columbia. Subsequent announcements confirm PDG’s acquisition of Chances Maple Ridge and the successful closing of River Rock Casino Resort to a partnership formed by PDG and Musqueam Capital Corp.
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.
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.
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.
Prospanica, the Association of Hispanic MBAs and Business Professionals, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Techqueria, a nonprofit advancing Latino representation and success in technology. The proposed deal is subject to regulatory approval from the California Attorney General’s office, and upon completion the groups plan to expand shared leadership, mentorship, national summits, and professional development programs.
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