Tracked deals
78
78 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Tracked deals
78
78 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
56 strategic · 43 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
17 tracked deals announced in 2022.
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Equity Partners | 4 | Lower middle market private equity firm that partners wit... | PE |
| Pool Troopers | 3 | Provider of chemical, cleaning, maintenance, and repair s... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| SPS PoolCare | 2 | Leading US residential pool services platform focused on ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| The Riverside Company | 2 | Global private equity firm focused on the smaller end of ... | PE |
| ASLK Investments LLC | 1 | Investment affiliate of Aaron Kleinhandler participating ... | Investor |
| Aaron Kleinhandler | 1 | Operator and serial entrepreneur in tech-enabled B2B serv... | Strategic |
| Alera Group | 1 | National employee benefits, financial services and risk m... | Strategic |
| Altamont Capital Partners | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm investing with manageme... | PE |
| Apax | 1 | Global private equity advisory firm investing across Tech... | PE |
| Architect Equity | 1 | Lower-middle-market private equity firm acquiring, managi... | PE |
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J.S. Held announced the acquisition of Shechter 26 Everett, a Florida-based forensic accounting and litigation consulting firm, to expand its forensic accounting capabilities for family law disputes and complex commercial disputes. The combined platform is intended to provide specialists across asset valuation and tracing, including digital assets and alternative investments, under a single coordinated team.
Doeren Mayhew acquired Parlade Schaefer Schortz CPAs, P.A. (PSS CPAs), a tax and accounting firm based in South Miami, Florida. The acquisition adds 25 professionals and expands Doeren Mayhew’s healthcare-focused audit, tax, and advisory capabilities, with founders Jaime Parlade and Justin Schaefer continuing as principals.
A global yacht regulatory compliance business based in Florida has been acquired by two strategic buyers that joined forces to complete the transaction. The buyers’ complementary marine industry expertise—one focused on marine appraisal and surveying and the other on naval architecture and marine engineering—creates a platform for continued growth in marine services.
Oak Hill Capital partnered with Guild Garage Group, an Orlando, Florida-based coalition of residential garage door repair and replacement service providers. The investment is intended to accelerate Guild’s multi-pronged growth strategy, including national geographic expansion, service-quality improvements, and scaling its technology-enabled platform (financial terms undisclosed).
Flynn Group LP completed the acquisition of Grand Fitness Partners, a major Planet Fitness franchisee operating 98 clubs across multiple states. HGGC sold its portfolio company stake, and Monogram Capital Partners also exited its remaining position as part of the transaction.
Architect Equity has acquired SDI, Inc., a provider of outsourced procurement, supply chain management, and group purchasing (GPO) services. SDI supports facility maintenance organizations with technology-enabled sourcing and purchasing solutions tailored to MRO and other indirect spend categories.
The Stonewall Group, a Lafayette, Louisiana–based platform for architecture firms, has acquired ADG Architecture, LLC, a Fort Myers, Florida–based architecture and interior design firm. The acquisition — which closed on October 31, 2025 — expands Stonewall's Southeast footprint; ADG founders Bob Taylor and Clarisa Parodi will remain involved with Taylor continuing to lead the Fort Myers studio.
SPS PoolCare, the largest U.S. swimming pool services provider, acquired Pool Troopers in a strategic consolidation of the top two companies in the category. The combined company is expected to reach more than 42,000 weekly recurring residential and commercial customers across 19 markets in five states and perform over 2,000,000 weekly recurring pool services in 2026.
Generational Group advised the sale of M. Hajjar & Associates, a Coral Gables-based architectural, engineering and consulting firm, to an unnamed private investor. The transaction closed on January 22, 2026 and was led by Generational Group’s M&A team.
CX1 Capital Inc., a Toronto-based private equity sponsor, has completed the acquisition of Fort Myers, Florida-based SatCom Marketing (doing business as SatComCX). CX1 founder Sajan Choksi was named CEO of SatComCX and the deal is described as the first step in a buy-and-build expansion plan to modernize systems, grow the company's footprint, and create new employee opportunities.
The Baldwin Group entered into a definitive agreement to merge with CAC Group in a transaction valued at $1.026 billion upfront, with additional performance-based earnout and deferred payments. The combined company is expected to be among the largest majority-colleague-owned publicly traded insurance brokerage firms in the United States and is positioned to expand specialty advisory capabilities and distribution.
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.
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.
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.
Grant Thornton Advisors completed its acquisition of Auxis, a nearshore outsourcing and business modernization firm. The deal adds Auxis’ tech-enabled automation and shared services capabilities—supported by AI and outsourcing operations—to expand Grant Thornton’s multidisciplinary advisory platform across new multinational markets.
Dubin Clark & Company, Inc. has recapitalized Sight & Sound Productions, a Jacksonville-based event planning and audio-visual production firm. The transaction, advised by Heritage Capital Group, will support Sight & Sound's continued growth in event rentals and production by adding complementary services and local strength; terms were not disclosed.
Everside Capital Partners has closed a recapitalization of Sight & Sound Productions, a Jacksonville, Florida-based event production and décor services company, alongside a Nashville-based SBIC partner and an additional Everside SBIC partner from the Southeast. The transaction provides recapitalization and sponsor support to help Sight & Sound scale its event rental, audiovisual, and décor services for corporate and social clients, including Fortune 500 customers.
Prenax, the Europe-headquartered subscription management firm, has acquired Couranto, a Florida-based provider of corporate subscription and information contract management services. The transaction, for which The DAK Group served as exclusive financial advisor to Couranto, expands Prenax’s capabilities and presence in the U.S., combining Prenax’s international platform with Couranto’s Discovery and Clarity solutions.
Longtime South Florida photo and printing shop APImaging Inc (Associated Photo & Imaging) was sold by owner Diana Herrera to entrepreneur Grania Michel. The transaction ensures continuity of operations and leadership, with Herrera's daughter staying on as general manager to support the ownership transition.
Phelps will combine with Beggs & Lane, the oldest law firm in Pensacola, Florida, effective May 1, 2025. The combination will expand Phelps into Pensacola and grow it to more than 425 lawyers across 17 offices under the Phelps brand.
DaisyCo Inc. (Daisy), a national home and small business technology installation and services company, acquired Millennium Systems Design, Inc. (MSD) of Orlando, Florida. The acquisition closed February 3, 2025 and brings MSD's premium audio/video and low-voltage systems integration capabilities into Daisy's growing national network to expand its presence in Central Florida.
Incline Equity Partners has acquired Command Investigations, a national provider of insurance investigative services headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, from Monument MicroCap Partners. Incline plans to accelerate growth through additional M&A, expand the company’s service offerings and invest in infrastructure to support Command’s national platform.
SPS PoolCare, a Storr Group-backed pool services platform based in Austin, Texas, has acquired Barb's Pool Service, a residential pool maintenance and repair business serving Charlotte County, Florida. The deal is SPS PoolCare’s 20th acquisition in Florida and furthers the platform’s Sun Belt consolidation strategy.
ICTS Europe has acquired First Coast Security (FCS), a Jacksonville, Florida-based provider of corporate security services. The acquisition establishes FCS as ICTS Europe’s North American corporate security business unit and strengthens the group's presence in the United States; terms were not disclosed.
Contego Investigative Services, an Orlando-based provider of investigative and fraud solutions, has acquired veteran surveillance firm Investigation Specialists, Inc. The acquisition expands Contego’s investigative and SIU capabilities and strengthens its footprint in the Southeast to better serve insurance carriers, TPAs, self-insureds and employers.
Guardian Protection, a Pittsburgh-area security and monitoring provider, has acquired Jupiter, Florida-based Vortex Security. The deal adds approximately 5,000 customer accounts to Guardian’s central Florida footprint and transitions Vortex customers to Guardian’s U.L.-certified monitoring and in-house customer service operations.
Contract Land Staff (CLS), a portfolio company of Sentinel Capital Partners, acquired Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc. (SEARCH). 1858 Capital Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to SEARCH in the transaction; financial terms were not disclosed.
TRAKAmerica (Data Search NY Inc.) has acquired KnovaOne, a legal-focused business process outsourcing firm with significant operations in Pune, India. The deal expands TRAKAmerica's service capabilities in legal recovery, accounts receivable management and legal process outsourcing by adding KnovaOne's technology, process expertise and delivery capacity.
The Moneypenny Group has acquired Sunshine Communication Services, a Florida-based bilingual call management and answering service founded in 1975, to strengthen its US presence. The deal expands Moneypenny’s US footprint (already run from Atlanta) and will increase the US share of Group turnover to roughly one third; Moneypenny is backed by private equity firm ECI Partners, which welcomed the acquisition into its portfolio.
Cornerstone Advisors, a management and technology consultancy for banks, credit unions and fintechs, has completed its acquisition of Maple Street, an Orlando-based provider of vendor management solutions delivered through its Vendor Advantage System. The deal expands Cornerstone's capabilities by adding enterprise-wide vendor lifecycle management, vendor risk and cost-reduction services for community banks and credit unions.
Channel Program, the operator of the Navistack MSP/vendor tracking platform, has acquired CyberSells, a sales strategy and services firm led by Alex Courson. Terms were not disclosed; CyberSells' team will lead a new Services Division within Channel Program to expand sales support and services for vendors and MSPs.
Logistic Events Corporation (L.E.C.), a Miami-based event structures specialist, has acquired Diamonette Party Rental, the largest full-service party rental company in South Florida. Diamonette will operate as the Diamonette Division of L.E.C., with plans to expand inventory and integrate services to offer a one-stop solution for private, corporate and large-scale events.
Quantum Workplace, an employee success platform headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, has acquired TalentKeepers, a Winter Park, Florida-based provider of employee engagement, onboarding and leadership training solutions. The acquisition adds TalentKeepers' engagement and retention tools and expertise to Quantum Workplace's platform to help HR teams convert employee data into action and improve retention and culture.
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has acquired Savage Partners, a boutique executive search firm serving growth-equity and private-equity backed software companies. The Savage Partners team will join RRA's Boston and Miami offices to deepen RRA's capabilities in leadership advisory for growth-oriented technology companies.
SoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI) acquired SafePointe, LLC, an AI-based intelligent weapons detection provider, on August 18, 2023. The deal expands SoundThinking's SafetySmart platform by adding weapons detection capabilities and provides cross-selling opportunities into commercial and enterprise verticals such as hospitality, education and healthcare.
SafeTouch Security, a Jacksonville-based residential and commercial security provider, received an equity investment led by FVLCRUM Funds in partnership with FourFront Strategies, with Brookside Capital Partners providing subordinated debt and an equity co-investment. Founder Lester Jackson remains with the company while Danny White joins as CEO; the capital will be used to expand SafeTouch’s service offerings and geographic footprint across Florida and Georgia.
OutSolve, a Riverside-backed employment compliance consulting platform, has completed the acquisition of Career Resources Inc. (CRI), an affirmative action risk management and OFCCP compliance firm based in Miami, Florida. The deal is an add-on to OutSolve’s platform and expands its capabilities and client base in affirmative action planning and federal contractor compliance services.
HKW portfolio company Culture Partners has acquired Paradigm Learning, a Seminole, Florida–based provider of instructor-led, game-based leadership development and business simulations. The add-on expands Culture Partners' offerings by integrating Paradigm's experiential learning simulations into its Culture Equation Journey; financial terms were not disclosed.
Chicago-based private equity firm Wind Point Partners has acquired Envera Systems, a Coconut Creek, Florida-headquartered provider of automated and software-enabled security, access control, visitor management and remote video monitoring solutions for homeowners associations and gated communities. Wind Point is partnering with Envera's existing management team, which will remain in place and retain a meaningful ownership stake, to scale the business geographically and expand its solutions and monitoring capabilities.
Ohio-based private equity firm Stonehenge Partners has made a minority/growth investment in The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) to support the company's expansion of services, technology, and talent. SFC will continue to be led by its co-founders and existing executive team, who will retain a significant ownership stake as the firm scales its facility management, planning, and events business across the United States.
Monument MicroCap Partners’ portfolio company, Command Investigations LLC, has acquired The Citadel Agency, an Orlando-based risk management and private investigation firm. The Citadel is the fourth add-on for Command since Monument’s 2019 recapitalization, intended to expand Command’s geographic presence and investigative capabilities.
Gemini Investors completed a recapitalization of Twenty First Century Health Care Consultants (and affiliated franchisor Home Care for the 21st Century), and separately completed an investment in Seattle-based digital commerce agency The Bear Group. The transactions establish two new platform investments for Gemini, expanding its portfolio into healthcare consulting and e-commerce web development services.
Statewide Central Station, part of Scutum North America, has acquired Digicom Central Station in Florida to expand Scutum's footprint across the eastern United States. The acquisition will integrate Digicom into Statewide's dealer network and monitoring platform to accelerate development and improve alarm/security monitoring capabilities for dealers and end customers.
The McGuckin Group has acquired Tampa-based Key Associates, Inc., a c-suite leadership development and executive coaching firm. The acquisition folds Key Associates' women's leadership forums and community into The McGuckin Group's Women On Their Way (WOTW) program to expand leadership-development capabilities and reach for women leaders.
Lexitas, a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax, has acquired Phipps Reporting, a West Palm Beach–based court reporting and litigation support firm with sixteen additional offices. The deal expands Lexitas’ litigation services footprint and enhances its service offerings across Florida, the Midwest and the Southeast.
RFE Investment Partners completed a recapitalization investment in Max Home Inspections, a Davie, Florida–headquartered provider of home inspection and ancillary residential services. The capital will support leadership changes, a planned headquarters relocation to Austin, Texas, enhanced ancillary offerings, and an aggressive add-on acquisition strategy to scale the business.
Altamont Capital Partners acquired Service Minds, a residential electrical, plumbing, and HVAC franchisee headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. Following the investment, Service Minds’ multi-unit platform is expected to scale within the Mister Sparky, One Hour Heating & AC, and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing systems across the Southeastern United States.
YOUNG & Associates, a portfolio company of CIVC Partners, has acquired FCMC, a Tallahassee-based management consulting firm serving state and local governments. The transaction is an add-on to YOUNG & Associates’ platform intended to expand its public-sector emergency management, hazard mitigation, and program administration capabilities.
PRO EM National Event Services has acquired Florida-based Kirby Rentals, expanding PRO EM's asset diversity and providing a full national footprint that improves service coverage in the Southeast. PRO EM will retain Kirby's executive team as it integrates the company's tent and event-equipment capabilities to better serve major national and regional events.
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The deals span accounting and tax advisory, forensic accounting and litigation consulting, architecture and interior design, procurement and group purchasing (GPO) services, marine regulatory compliance, and specialty insurance brokerage—along with operational service businesses tied to professional services end markets.
Recurring names include The Riverside Company, Oak Hill Capital, Architect Equity, Alera Group, Baker Tilly, and Shoreline Equity Partners—each appearing in the listed Florida transactions.
Both show up. Several transactions emphasize adding specialized advisory capabilities (forensic accounting, healthcare tax/audit, real estate tax and cross-border advisory), while others emphasize footprint expansion into new regions or markets (including strengthening South Florida/East Coast presence and expanding a Southeast studio network).
Yes. The Baldwin Group entered a definitive agreement to merge with CAC Group in a transaction valued at $1.026 billion upfront and is positioned as a publicly traded insurance brokerage platform.