Professional Services Acquisitions in Florida

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, a Storr Group portfolio company, has acquired Pool Troopers from Shoreline Equity Partners in an add-on deal that strengthens SPS PoolCare’s national footprint. The combination expands SPS PoolCare’s reach to more than 42,000 weekly-recurring residential and commercial customers across 19 markets in five states; Shoreline remains a minority investor in the combined business.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Everon (Irving, TX) entered into and closed an agreement to acquire the business-to-business multifamily segments from ADT LLC, with the deal completing on October 1, 2025. The acquisition (reported at approximately $55 million) expands Everon's commercial security, fire and life-safety capabilities and broadens its reach into the B2B multifamily market.

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.

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.

Aquiline Capital Partners has combined two of its portfolio companies — CoAdvantage and PrimePay — into a strategic merger to create a full‑spectrum human capital management (HCM) offering for small and mid-sized businesses and franchises. The combined business will integrate CoAdvantage's PEO services and CoAdQuantum platform with PrimePay's payroll/HCM software and AI capabilities to expand capabilities, product development and go‑to‑market reach.

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.

Titan Security Group, a Quad‑C Management portfolio company, has merged with Marksman Security Corporation to create a boutique national security services provider. The combination brings together Titan’s security systems integration and staffing capabilities with Marksman’s security staffing footprint across 22 states to expand service offerings, headcount, and geographic reach.

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.

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.

Trivest Partners and Three20 Capital Group have partnered with Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services in a private equity investment to support the franchisor's expansion plan. The investment will fund growth to a planned 300 franchise units (roughly 150 new units) and an ambition of $300 million in system sales while founder Todd Hopkins continues to lead the business.

Aaron Kleinhandler, SJ Partners, Northcreek Mezzanine and Everside Capital Partners made an equity investment into CentralBDC (to be renamed CentralBDC, Enterprises, LLC), an outsourced business development company based in Boca Raton, Florida that provides lead management and BDC services to auto dealerships nationwide. The transaction provides subordinated debt and equity from Everside and Northcreek alongside a senior term loan from Enterprise Bank & Trust and positions the business for institutional growth and platform-driven add-on acquisitions.

Charlotte-based private equity firm Falfurrias Capital Partners has made a platform investment in Tampa-based banking technology consultancy engage fi (formerly CU Engage). Engage fi co-founder Jennifer Addabbo will remain CEO while the firm will be joined on the board by Falfurrias representatives; terms were not disclosed. Falfurrias said the investment will support growth plans including broadening services, investing in technology and potential strategic acquisitions.

The Real Brokerage Inc. completed the acquisition of 100% of Expetitle, Inc., a technology-driven title and eEscrow provider, pursuant to a January 20, 2022 stock purchase agreement. The deal (approximately $8.232 million cash consideration plus equity incentives) integrates Expetitle's mobile title and closing technology into Real's agent and consumer platform to streamline the end-to-end home buying experience.

Gemspring Capital Management, through an affiliate, acquired a majority interest in Security 101, a national provider of commercial security system solutions. The partnership will keep Security 101's management in place and aims to accelerate geographic expansion, broaden service and technology offerings, and grow the company's client base across healthcare, education, financial and government end markets.

Fusion (a global BPO and contact-center services provider) acquired Advanced Communications Group Inc. (ACG), a Boynton Beach, Florida-based full-service BPO/contact-center provider, effective December 31, 2021. The acquisition (ACG's ~250 employees) strengthens Fusion's presence in the United States and expands its telecom and tech-support BPO capabilities.

The Riverside Company has acquired milliCare, a commercial floor and textile care franchise brand, from Milliken & Company as an add-on to Riverside’s Clintar platform. The transition transfers more than 30 franchise owners and roughly 40 locations to Riverside’s portfolio while Milliken will continue to manufacture and supply milliCare’s proprietary cleaning solutions.

ChrysCapital has acquired ResultsCX from One Equity Partners in a private transaction; financial terms were not disclosed. ResultsCX, a Fort Lauderdale–headquartered customer experience and contact center services provider with ~20,000 employees and global delivery centers, was grown under OEP through multiple strategic add-ons and digital capability investments.