Tracked deals
87
87 tracked deals across 2016-2026.
Tracked deals
87
87 tracked deals across 2016-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
71 strategic · 37 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2026
23 tracked deals announced in 2026.
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield Capital | 3 | Lower middle market private equity firm that invests in o... | PE |
| Bernhard Capital Partners | 2 | Services- and infrastructure-focused private equity firm ... | PE |
| LaunchPad Home Group | 2 | Family of regional home inspection and residential servic... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| OneDigital | 2 | National insurance brokerage, financial services and HR c... | Strategic |
| Protos Security | 2 | Tech-enabled, vendor-managed security services provider o... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| RFE Investment Partners | 2 | Private equity firm focused on control investments in est... | PE |
| 24-7 Intouch | 1 | Global digital customer care and technology company provi... | Strategic |
| Amtivo Group | 1 | Global provider of accredited certification, inspection, ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Aperture, LLC | 1 | Full-service provider of forensic expertise and litigatio... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Ares Private Equity Funds | 1 | Private equity funds within Ares that invest across the a... | PE |
Last 9 years
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Bernhard Capital Partners acquired Houston-based Revenew to establish an Infrastructure-Focused Professional Services platform. Revenew provides contract compliance, supplier payment review, profit/performance improvement, and sales and use tax recovery services for organizations in asset-intensive sectors.
Heritage Point Partners made an investment in Mayatax, a Houston-based tax and financial services firm serving small businesses with services including tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll, compliance, and IRS notice resolution. The investment partnership closed on May 26, 2026.
Great American Holdings (GA Group) announced the acquisition of Trampe Settles, a Dallas-based family law litigation support firm. The deal expands GA Group’s financial advisory services—particularly expert witness, valuation, asset tracing, and forensic accounting capabilities for marital dissolution disputes.
Paslay Group acquired Barich, Inc., expanding its executive advisory capabilities in airport technology strategy, IT planning, and capital program delivery. The combined firms aim to help airport owners integrate technology planning and operational readiness earlier in the development process.
CohnReznick acquired Houston-based Ham, Langston & Brezina (HL&B), effective July 1, 2026. The deal expands CohnReznick’s Texas footprint with three additional Houston offices and adds HL&B’s 12 partners and 87 employees, strengthening capabilities in energy, financial services, construction, and related advisory/assurance/tax areas.
Houston-based energy advisory firm Novara, backed by CIVC Partners, has acquired Ensogo, an energy divestiture specialist with a track record of executing large energy sale processes. The combined platform is positioned to offer end-to-end advisory capabilities for upstream and midstream transactions, from origination and competitive processes through diligence coordination and closing logistics.
Rubicon Management Consultants announced it has finalized a definitive agreement to acquire ArMur Consulting, a specialized operations consulting firm known for proprietary operational excellence and business efficiency frameworks. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Rubicon’s capabilities in complex business transformations and expand its deep-tier industry expertise in the chemicals and mining sectors, with additional presence in heavy manufacturing and private equity value creation.
YA Group acquired the business of Carr Engineering, a Houston-based motor vehicle crash reconstruction and design analysis firm. The deal expands YA Group’s accident reconstruction and biomechanics practice with additional crash reconstruction, design analysis, simulation, testing, and technical animation capabilities, and increases its national footprint.
BugCo, an Anticimex company, has completed its sixth acquisition in Texas with the purchase of McGrath Pest Control. The deal expands BugCo’s trusted pest control network for residential and commercial customers across the state, while adding McGrath’s local team to the Anticimex-supported platform.
Populous, a global design firm focused on sport, entertainment, and large-scale public assembly venues, announced it is acquiring OJB Landscape Architecture. The deal is intended to expand Populous’ landscape architecture, urban design, and public realm capabilities, combining Populous’ destination design expertise with OJB’s award-winning portfolio.
SBI Growth Advisory acquired The Brevet Group, a sales effectiveness and training firm, to expand its revenue growth and activation/go-to-market advisory practice. The deal integrates Brevet’s custom sales methodology, enablement, and training delivery into SBI’s advisory and its SBI Wayforge growth intelligence platform.
Uplift Investors, a middle-market private equity firm focused on services investing, acquired IMS Legal Strategies, a network-based expert witness and litigation support platform. The deal terms were not disclosed, and Uplift said it plans to accelerate IMS’s growth through investments in technology, data/AI enablement, go-to-market execution, and further M&A.
Paslay Management Group, LLC (Fort Worth) announced that Chicago-based Unison Consulting, Inc. is merging with the firm to form a stronger, more comprehensive U.S. aviation consultancy. The combined offering is intended to expand enterprise-level airport business advisory and development expertise, integrating executive program management with finance, concessions, economics, research, and data analytics capabilities.
Western Trail Capital acquired CashLine Solutions, LLC, a Houston-based financial and management consulting firm focused on improving businesses’ cash flow through order-to-cash optimization. The acquisition closed on February 23, 2026.
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) announced it has acquired RCI Sports Management, a Texas-based firm providing facility management, sponsorship activation, and event-driven revenue strategies. The acquisition is intended to expand SFC’s national footprint by integrating RCI-managed venues and operating agreements into SFC’s platform across Texas, Kansas, and the central U.S.
European Wax Center entered into a definitive agreement to be taken private by General Atlantic in an all-cash transaction valued at an implied equity value of approximately $330 million. General Atlantic will acquire the remaining shares it does not already own, paying $5.80 per share to European Wax Center Class A shareholders (excluding General Atlantic affiliates). The deal is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to non-affiliated shareholder approval and regulatory approvals.
Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, has acquired Meritax Advisors, a commercial property tax consulting firm with offices in Frisco and Austin, Texas. The acquisition is intended to expand Ryan’s property tax valuation strategy, litigation management, and large-portfolio advisory capabilities.
LaunchPad Home Group expanded into the Northeast by acquiring RJ Home Inspections and Sherwood Inspection Services. The transactions add established home inspection brands serving Greater Boston/New England and Connecticut, and include founder-to-leadership integration for ongoing regional growth.
HR Path has merged with Enforce, a Dallas-based Dayforce specialist, to strengthen HR Path’s Dayforce consulting and managed-services capabilities in North America. Enforce brings a team of 38 Dayforce experts and a portfolio of primarily North American clients, enabling HR Path to expand Dayforce implementation, optimization, and payroll outsourcing offerings in the U.S.
BV Investment Partners has acquired the Managed Repair Program division from Alacrity Solutions and rebranded the business as Altimeter Solutions Group. The carve-out — the first investment from BV's Fund XII (with capital from Funds XI and XII) — creates a standalone, tech-enabled managed repair platform serving property-insurance carriers and will be operated in partnership with the existing leadership team.
Marksman Titan Security Group, backed by private equity firm Quad-C, has acquired Priebe Security Services, an Austin-based contract security provider. The transaction adds over 450 employees and expands Marksman's presence in Central Texas while enhancing its manned guarding, mobile patrol and technology-enabled security capabilities; terms were not disclosed.
Ryan, LLC announced that Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, together with funds managed by Neuberger Berman Private Markets, has committed to acquiring a significant minority equity interest in the company. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Minuteman Security & Life Safety has acquired AIC Security, expanding its footprint into the Houston, Texas market. The acquisition adds local sales and operations capability and strengthens Minuteman's national platform in video surveillance, access control and life-safety integration.
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.
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.
Everon signed a definitive agreement to acquire ADT LLC’s B2B multifamily business segments, expanding Everon’s reach in the B2B multifamily security market. The transaction was expected to close by the end of Q3 2025 and has been confirmed closed as of October 1, 2025.
Visioneering Studios, a nationwide faith‑based design‑build firm, has acquired Auxano, a church consulting and strategic‑planning practice formerly owned by Lifeway Christian Resources. The deal transfers Auxano’s vision‑clarity and strategic planning services into Visioneering’s design and construction platform to provide churches an integrated offering from strategy through facility design and build.
Shive-Hattery has acquired Montgomery Roth Architecture & Interior Design, a 14-person Houston-based architecture and interior design firm, which will operate as Montgomery Roth, a Division of Shive-Hattery. The acquisition expands Shive-Hattery's gaming & hospitality and multi-family housing expertise and establishes a third Southwestern design office in Houston, Texas.
Security 101, a Gemspring Capital portfolio company, has acquired JAC Security, Inc., its long-standing franchise partner serving Greater Houston. Cliff Smith, JAC's founder, will remain as General Manager of Security 101's Houston branch as the company continues to expand its Texas footprint in its 17th strategic acquisition.
SurgeONE.ai, a Surge Ventures–backed AI platform for compliance and cybersecurity, has acquired MGL Consulting, a Texas-based compliance firm serving broker-dealers, investment advisers and commodities firms. MGL will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary, with founder Melinda “Mimi” LeGaye continuing as CEO of MGL and President, Compliance Services at SurgeONE.ai to deepen practitioner expertise across SurgeONE.ai’s integrated compliance, cyber and data platform.
Boardroom Styling Lounge has acquired Finley's Barbershop, adding 10 salon locations between Austin and Dallas and expanding Boardroom's Texas footprint. The deal brings Finley's employees into Boardroom's benefits and development programs and increases Boardroom's total store count and salon workforce.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Artisan Design Group (ADG) for $1.325 billion. ADG is a nationwide provider of design, distribution, and installation services for interior finishes (flooring, cabinets, and countertops) to home builders and property managers, and the deal is aimed at expanding Lowe's Pro distribution channel. The acquisition was completed on June 2, 2025.
RYZE Claim Solutions, majority-owned by Bain Capital Insurance, has acquired Leading Edge Claims Service of Southlake, Texas. Leading Edge will operate as a division of RYZE with founder Troy Hansen continuing to lead operations, strengthening RYZE's national claims capabilities in daily, catastrophe and TPA services.
Xceedance has acquired CIS Claim Services, the claims business of CIS Group, adding 155 team members and expanding its specialized property claims capabilities to include ADR, litigated claims management, and a broader field adjuster network. The deal expands Xceedance's claims platform and complements its desk and virtual adjusting, TPA services, and claims administration offerings for carriers and MGAs.
SPS PoolCare, a Storr Group‑backed pool services platform based in Austin, Texas, has acquired Quality Pool Service, a residential and commercial pool maintenance and repair company serving Sugar Land and Missouri City, Texas. The deal is an add-on to SPS PoolCare’s roll-up strategy in the Sun Belt and represents the company’s 25th acquisition in Greater Houston and its 114th investment in the pool industry.
Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) announced a binding agreement to acquire TrailRunner International to expand its strategic communications capabilities and geographic reach. The deal is expected to close by April 1, 2025 and adds more than 80 full-time professionals across TrailRunner’s eight global offices to PPHC’s network.
Genstar Capital has made a strategic majority investment in Aperture, LLC, a national provider of forensic expert witness and litigation support services headquartered in Arlington, Texas. The partnership will provide capital and resources to accelerate Aperture’s growth, expand service offerings, and support further M&A activity across new and existing markets.
Gill, Denson & Company LLC, an Austin-based property tax advisory firm, has acquired RealValue Property Tax, a Texas-based property tax technology and protest services provider. The acquisition expands Gill, Denson & Company's capabilities and geographic reach across Texas by integrating RealValue's technology and team to better serve homeowners, business owners, landlords and real estate investors.
Knox Lane, a San Francisco-based growth-oriented investment firm, has acquired a majority stake in HighGround Restoration Group, a national residential mitigation and restoration platform. The partnership will fund HighGround's next phase of growth — investing in business development, digital marketing, talent, operational efficiencies and continued strategic acquisitions.
VSS Capital Partners, alongside Century Equity Partners, completed a private equity investment in Lumenci, Inc., a full-service intellectual property (IP) consulting and patent monetization firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. The capital will support Lumenci's expansion of services and geographic reach as the firm scales its technical, valuation, and litigation-support offerings.
IMS Legal Strategies has acquired Texas-based MacKenzie Life Care Planning to expand its advisory and life care planning capabilities for litigation support. The acquisition brings MacKenzie's 36 professionals into IMS, enabling deeper integration of medical, vocational, and expert testimony services to strengthen clients' legal cases.
Entigrity and MYCPE announced a strategic merger and rebrand as MYCPE ONE to create an integrated ecosystem serving CPA and accounting firms. The combined company will offer staffing, continuing professional education (CPE), digital marketing, M&A advisory, tech/cybersecurity, and other firm services to streamline operations and expand capabilities for client firms.
GardaWorld has acquired Stealth Monitoring, a North American leader in commercial mobile and fixed video monitoring, to create a global leader in AI-enabled remote video monitoring solutions. The acquisition (announced under a binding agreement and completed Oct 31, 2024) adds Stealth's technology, R&D, and ~2,000 employees across 40+ offices and eight monitoring centers to GardaWorld's ECAMSECURE capabilities.
Amtivo Group has acquired Quality Systems Registrars (QSR), a US-based ANAB‑accredited certification body, to strengthen Amtivo's presence and capabilities in the United States. The deal expands Amtivo's sector expertise (notably aerospace and chemical Responsible Care) and brings QSR's client network and standards experience into the Amtivo platform.
Standish Management has completed a transaction to increase its ownership in CORE-CCO Services, rebranding the firm as Standish Compliance Services. The deal brings CORE fully into the Standish platform to expand compliance capabilities and footprint for private fund clients and integrates veteran compliance leadership into the combined business.
Harris & Harris, a Chicago-based accounts receivable management and customer care firm, has acquired The CMI Group, a Dallas-area accounts receivable management and customer care provider. The deal expands Harris & Harris’ operational capabilities, adds personnel and a Dallas presence, and aims to enhance client service through additional capacity and technology integration.
Aperture, LLC, a Trinity Hunt Partners portfolio company, has acquired NOVUM Consulting Group, a boutique financial consulting and expert witness firm headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. The deal brings NOVUM's economic damages, valuations, licensing advisory and IP expert witness capabilities into Aperture's national forensics and litigation support platform to expand service offerings.
Marshall & Stevens, a long-standing valuation and appraisal firm based in Los Angeles, has merged with ValueScope, a Dallas–Fort Worth-based valuation and litigation support firm. ValueScope becomes the latest add-on to Marshall & Stevens' expanding platform, strengthening the firm's Texas presence and expanding its valuation, transfer pricing, and litigation-support capabilities.
Grace Hill, a provider of talent and performance management solutions for commercial and multifamily real estate and a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners, has acquired The Shadow Agency, a full-service mystery shopping firm. The deal brings The Shadow Agency's mystery shopping capabilities (video, in-person, phone, virtual and internet evaluations) and employees into Grace Hill to expand its customer experience and mystery shopping offerings for multifamily, home building and retail customers.
Security Services Holdings LLC (Protos Security), a Southfield Capital-backed, tech-enabled security services provider, has acquired Summit Off Duty Services, an Irving, Texas-based off-duty police officer security provider. The deal — Protos' tenth acquisition since partnering with Southfield — expands Protos' off-duty law enforcement capabilities and scale (Summit provides access to more than 60,000 police officers across 1,400+ agencies); terms were not disclosed.
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The page highlights acquisitions across advisory and specialized professional services, including infrastructure/data center program management, airport technology strategy, energy transaction advisory, legal expert witness/litigation support, and engineering and reconstruction services.
Houston is repeatedly referenced through multiple targets and acquisitions, including Ham, Langston & Brezina (HL&B), Novara, and ArMur Consulting.
Both themes appear. Many deals explicitly describe strengthening or expanding delivery capabilities (e.g., program management, reconstruction/testing, training/methodologies) alongside deeper industry expertise (e.g., energy, chemicals/mining, aviation/airports).
Not consistently. For example, the acquisition of IMS Legal Strategies by Uplift Investors notes that deal terms were not disclosed.