Acquisitions in California

Tracked deals

6299

6299 tracked deals across 2000-2026.

Buyer mix

Mixed buyer set

5241 strategic · 2487 pe

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2022

1122 tracked deals announced in 2022.

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Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.

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Buyer # Deals Focus Type
Inszone Insurance Services 82 Full-service insurance brokerage providing personal and c... Strategic (PE-backed)
Hub International Limited 32 Global insurance brokerage and financial services firm pr... Strategic (PE-backed)
Arcline Investment Management 20 Growth-oriented private equity firm that invests in techn... PE
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 19 Global insurance brokerage, risk management and consultin... Strategic
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. 17 Private investment firm focused on partnering with manage... PE
Platinum Equity 17 Global private equity firm specializing in buyouts and op... PE
Trive Capital 17 Middle-market private equity firm focused on transformati... PE
Heffernan Insurance Brokers 15 Independent, employee-owned full-service insurance broker... Strategic
TA Associates 15 Global private equity firm focused on scaling growth in p... PE
The Carlyle Group 15 Global investment firm deploying private capital across c... PE

Acquisition Volume in in California by Year

Last 10 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 10 years for Acquisitions in California. 38 2017 46 2018 323 2019 592 2020 1029 2021 1122 2022 720 2023 784 2024 860 2025 ~853 est. 678 2026
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Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Pyrophyte Acquisition Corp. II
    Target
    Sakuu Corporation
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Sakuu Corporation and Pyrophyte Acquisition Corp. II entered into a definitive business combination agreement that values Sakuu at $600 million before the transaction. Proceeds are expected to support development and commercialization of Sakuu’s dry-electrode printing platform and purchase-order fulfillment; the transaction remains subject to shareholder approvals and customary closing conditions.

  • Buyer
    Vivify Specialty Ingredients
    Target
    AuNutra Industries
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Gryphon Investors-backed Vivify Specialty Ingredients acquired AuNutra Industries, a supplier of botanical extracts and specialty nutritional ingredients. The acquisition broadens Vivify’s product portfolio and capabilities in nutraceuticals and supplements while expanding its distribution reach across North America; AuNutra founder Kava Liu remains a significant investor in the combined organization.

  • Buyer
    Galderma
    Target
    ZO Skin Health
    Seller
    Funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, Obagi family
    Type
    Buyout

    Galderma signed an agreement to acquire 100% of ZO Skin Health from its shareholders, including funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and the Obagi family, for an enterprise value of $1.5 billion. The acquisition expands Galderma’s dermatological skincare portfolio and strengthens its physician-dispensed skincare offering; closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 or early 2027, subject to customary conditions.

  • October 12, 2026
    Buyer
    Salesforce
    Target
    Loops
    Industry
    Data & Analytics
    Type
    Buyout

    Salesforce signed a definitive agreement to acquire Loops, an AI-powered analytics platform that monitors business performance and identifies the causes of changes in key metrics. Salesforce plans to integrate Loops’ technology and talent into Tableau to advance its agentic analytics strategy; the transaction is expected to close in early November of Salesforce’s fiscal 2027 year, subject to customary closing conditions.

  • October 12, 2026
    Buyer
    IonQ
    Target
    Elisity
    Industry
    Cybersecurity
    Type
    Buyout

    IonQ entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Elisity in an all-stock transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion, including up to $150 million in potential earnout consideration. The acquisition combines Elisity’s Zero Trust security platform with IonQ’s post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution capabilities to expand cybersecurity offerings for enterprise and government customers; it is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approval.

  • Buyer
    Officine Maccaferri
    Target
    Surface Tech
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Officine Maccaferri acquired Surface Tech, a developer of aramid-fiber reinforcement technologies for pavement applications. The acquisition adds pavement reinforcement capabilities to Maccaferri’s new High-Performance Materials vertical, and Surface Tech’s entrepreneurs will reinvest in the group and continue leading the business.

  • Buyer
    Rochester Midland Corporation
    Target
    ApHinity Technologies
    Seller
    Christopher Bellizzi, Stephen Mosher, Joshua Curt
    Type
    Addon

    Rochester Midland Corporation acquired ApHinity Technologies, a La Habra, California-based environmental engineering company specializing in water footprint optimization and industrial air emissions treatment. The acquisition adds ApHinity’s patented technologies and services to Rochester Midland’s water treatment platform, broadening the solutions available for complex water and air quality challenges.

  • Buyer
    Dot Ai
    Target
    Envoy Technologies
    Seller
    BladeRanger
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    Dot Ai completed its all-stock acquisition of 100% of Envoy Technologies from BladeRanger in a transaction valued at approximately $65 million. The acquisition adds Envoy’s electric carsharing business and gives Dot Ai a platform to apply its asset-intelligence technology across shared-mobility fleets and expand the service’s reach.

  • Buyer
    Premiere Digital
    Target
    Vubiquity
    Seller
    Amdocs

    Premiere Digital acquired Amdocs' Vubiquity business, adding media supply-chain, content-licensing, and monetization capabilities to its digital media platform. Amdocs divested the business to sharpen its focus on its agentic software strategy.

  • Buyer
    Spectrum Wine Auctions (majority-owned by Gold.com via Spectrum Wine), Gold.com (via majority ownership of Spectrum Wine Auctions)
    Target
    Wine Cellar Club
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Addon

    Spectrum Wine Auctions, a majority-owned business of Gold.com’s Spectrum Wine, has acquired Wine Cellar Club, a wine storage operator based in Orange County, California. The deal expands Spectrum Wine’s storage footprint and increases capacity to approximately 1.5 million bottles (about 125,000 cases) across Orange County and Hong Kong.

  • Buyer
    Carnegie Learning
    Target
    Ethiqly
    Seller
    Owl Ventures, Ethiqly management
    Industry
    Education
    Type
    Buyout

    Carnegie Learning acquired Ethiqly, an AI-powered writing platform for students and educators, from Owl Ventures and Ethiqly management. Carnegie Learning plans to integrate Ethiqly’s technology with its literacy offerings, including Lenses on Literature, combining its curriculum and instructional expertise with Ethiqly’s writing tools.

  • Buyer
    Kian Capital Partners
    Target
    Integrity Landscape
    Type
    Buyout

    Kian Capital Partners acquired Integrity Landscape, a commercial landscaping services provider operating across the San Francisco Bay Area. Integrity employs more than 385 professionals and provides recurring maintenance and enhancement services; founder Rich Bronstein will remain involved as an investor and board member, while CEO Raitis Raisian and the regional leadership team continue to lead the business.

  • Buyer
    Talon Precision
    Target
    ADEM, LLC
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Talon Precision acquired ADEM, LLC, a Santa Clara-based precision machining and engineering firm; the transaction was completed on October 8, 2026. The acquisition expands Talon’s platform to the West Coast and strengthens its in-house design and engineering capabilities and position in the semiconductor equipment supply chain.

  • Buyer
    Spring Labs Holdings, Inc.
    Target
    Winnow Solutions, LLC
    Industry
    Cybersecurity
    Type
    Buyout

    Spring Labs Holdings, Inc. announced the acquisition of Winnow Solutions, LLC, a regulatory compliance technology platform built by attorneys. Winnow’s structured library of laws and regulations will become a core component of Spring Labs’ SpringGRC platform, connecting regulatory requirements directly to compliance workflows to help financial institutions keep procedures up to date as rules change.

  • Buyer
    Connect Media
    Target
    RENTV
    Type
    Buyout

    Connect Media acquired RENTV, including RENTV.com, The REview video platform, the CRE Talk podcast, and RENTV’s conference business. The acquisition adds approximately 50,000 readers and expands Connect Media’s commercial real estate media and events presence across the West Coast; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Aurora Capital Partners
    Target
    Softdocs, Inc.
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Type
    Buyout

    Aurora Capital Partners acquired Softdocs, a provider of cloud-based process automation and document management software for education and government institutions. Aurora plans to partner with Softdocs management to accelerate product development, add capabilities, and expand the company’s market reach.

  • Buyer
    Viewpoint School
    Target
    Berkeley Hall School
    Industry
    Education
    Type
    Buyout

    Viewpoint School and Berkeley Hall School announced plans to merge into one independent school serving students from Preschool through Grade 12 across two campuses. The schools will continue operating separately through the 2026–27 school year, and the merger is anticipated to have closed by the start of the 2027–28 school year.

  • Buyer
    Surmodics
    Target
    Alta Biomed
    Industry
    Medical Devices
    Type
    Buyout

    Surmodics acquired the business of Alta Biomed to expand its portfolio of hemocompatible and biocompatible surface technologies, including the proprietary PzF thin-film surface modification technology. The deal also adds specialized analytical testing capabilities for blood- and tissue-contacting medical devices at Alta Biomed’s Carlsbad, California facility.

  • Buyer
    Flexpoint Ford, Shamrock Capital, GoldState Music
    Target
    Podium Entertainment
    Seller
    Presidio Investors
    Type
    Buyout

    Presidio Investors sold Podium Entertainment to Flexpoint Ford and Shamrock Capital, completing a transaction announced as part of Presidio’s investment that began in 2019. GoldState Music joined the new ownership group as a minority investor. Financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Samsonite Group S.A.
    Target
    BÉIS, LLC (BÉIS)
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Buyout

    Samsonite Group S.A. completed its acquisition of BÉIS, which will continue operating as a standalone brand within Samsonite’s portfolio. Adeela Hussain Johnson and the existing management team will continue leading the business, with Shay Mitchell continuing to guide the brand’s long-term creative and product vision.

  • Buyer
    Prairie Capital
    Target
    Seraplex
    Seller
    Seraplex
    Type
    Buyout

    WaveEdge Capital served as exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to Seraplex in connection with its sale to Prairie Capital. The transaction brings Seraplex into integration with a consortium of Prairie biospecimen companies, aimed at expanding offerings to biopharmaceutical and diagnostic customers.

  • Buyer
    Cerity Partners
    Target
    Cornerstone Capital, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Cerity Partners announced it has merged with Cornerstone Capital, a Palo Alto-based wealth management firm. The merger deepens Cerity’s Silicon Valley presence and adds approximately $1.4 billion in assets under management, with the combined firms operating under the Cerity Partners name.

  • Buyer
    Electric Power Group, LLC (EPG)
    Target
    Grid Protection Alliance, Inc. (GPA)
    Industry
    Data & Analytics
    Type
    Buyout

    Electric Power Group (EPG) announced it has acquired Grid Protection Alliance (GPA). GPA will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of EPG, expanding EPG’s synchrophasor advanced applications, data management, and power quality solutions for grid reliability and stability.

  • Buyer
    Sargento Foods
    Target
    La Terra Fina
    Seller
    Catamount Management Corporation (private affiliate, via affiliate relationship)
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Type
    Buyout

    Sargento Foods announced that its acquisition of La Terra Fina is now complete. The acquisition creates a Deli Business Unit within Sargento and brings approximately 250 employees into the Sargento organization.

  • Buyer
    Middle West Partners, Group of longtime Lugano clients
    Target
    Lugano Jewelry, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Middle West Partners acquired Lugano Jewelry in a management-backed sale alongside a group of longtime Lugano clients who invested in the transaction. The transaction became effective September 30, 2026, following Lugano’s reorganization, and the company will continue operating its Newport Beach workshop and boutiques under new ownership.

  • Buyer
    Avex Inc.
    Target
    S10 Entertainment
    Seller
    Silverstein and his partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Avex increased its ownership in S10 Entertainment by acquiring an 85% stake from Brandon Silverstein and his partners. Silverstein continues as CEO of S10 and Avex Music Group, and Avex plans to reach 100% ownership over time as the businesses are further integrated into Avex Music Group.

  • September 29, 2026
    Buyer
    Bolt.new
    Target
    Dokai
    Seller
    Character Capital, ERA
    Type
    Buyout

    Bolt.new completed its first acquisition by buying San Francisco AI startup Dokai. The deal is intended to expand Bolt.new’s enterprise AI agent capabilities, including enabling agents to execute multi-step workflows inside the software systems customers already use.

  • Buyer
    AIxCrypto Holdings Inc.
    Target
    FF EAI Robotics business (FF’s EAI robotics business)
    Seller
    Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (FFAI)
    Type
    Buyout

    Nasdaq-listed AIxCrypto Holdings Inc. (AIxC), controlled by Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (FFAI), signed a non-binding term sheet to acquire FFAI’s robotics business (the “FF EAI robotics business”) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $200 million. The acquired robotics business would be contributed into the entity to be acquired by AIxC, which would be renamed FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. and shift to a pure-play robotics ecosystem.

  • Buyer
    Sunwest Bank
    Target
    Nano Banc
    Seller
    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
    Type
    Buyout

    Sunwest Bank acquired Nano Banc, an Irvine, California bank, in an FDIC-assisted acquisition following Nano Banc’s receivership. The FDIC accepted receivership from the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, and the transaction closed on Friday, September 25, 2026.

  • Buyer
    Modern Wealth Management
    Target
    AWA Wealth Management
    Seller
    Derrick Andrews (founder of AWA Wealth Management)
    Type
    Buyout

    Modern Wealth Management has acquired AWA Wealth Management, a registered investment advisory firm based in Auburn, California, managing approximately $290 million in client assets. The deal expands Modern Wealth’s presence in Northern California and provides AWA with additional resources for estate/trust planning, tax capabilities, retirement planning expertise, and advisor succession and development.

  • Buyer
    groundcover
    Target
    Wand
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Type
    Buyout

    groundcover, a BYOC observability platform built on eBPF and OpenTelemetry, acquired Wand, a Kubernetes resource optimization company. The deal combines production observability with Wand’s ability to continuously manage CPU and memory allocation in live Kubernetes environments, enabling more autonomous infrastructure management.

  • Buyer
    Total Access Elevator, Century Park Capital Partners
    Target
    American Elevator Inc.
    Seller
    Eli Carlstrom
    Type
    Buyout

    Total Access Elevator has acquired American Elevator Inc., an independent provider of elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization services based in Los Angeles. The deal expands Total Access’s presence in Southern California and enhances its ability to serve customers through additional local service capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Sweetmore Bakeries
    Target
    Fantasy Baking Co.
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Type
    Addon

    Monroe Capital acted as joint lead arranger for a senior credit facility used to support Sweetmore Bakeries’ acquisition of Fantasy Baking Co. The financing is described as supporting the deal that adds the company’s first West Coast facility and expands Sweetmore’s baked goods manufacturing footprint.

  • Buyer
    Nick Meter
    Target
    Tangram Interiors
    Seller
    Lozowski family, Joe Lozowski
    Type
    Buyout

    Tangram Interiors announced the completion of an ownership and leadership transition in which President Nick Meter was named President and CEO after Joe Lozowski. Meter led a management buyout acquiring a significant stake from the Lozowski family, which retained a minority interest, with Lozowski continuing as an executive advisor during the transition.

  • Buyer
    Odyssey Investment Partners, Falcon Gases
    Target
    Falcon Gases
    Industry
    Infrastructure

    Falcon Gases announced it secured a strategic majority investment from Odyssey Investment Partners. The investment is intended to accelerate Falcon’s strategy to build a high-growth, large-scale independent packaged gas distribution platform through growth and M&A.

  • Buyer
    Falcon Gases
    Target
    Encore Gas & Supply
    Industry
    Infrastructure
    Type
    Addon

    Falcon Gases acquired Encore Gas & Supply as its initial investment. Encore operates multiple southern California locations supplying packaged gases, microbulk, welding supplies, and technical services.

  • Buyer
    Norwest Equity Partners
    Target
    E-Z UP
    Seller
    Beach Point Capital
    Type
    Buyout

    Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) has acquired E-Z UP, the original pop-up canopy and portable shade solutions brand, from Beach Point Capital. The investment is intended to support E-Z UP’s next phase of growth by expanding its B2B operations, developing new products, strengthening sales and marketing, and pursuing strategic acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Apella Wealth
    Target
    Longview Financial Advisors
    Type
    Buyout

    Apella Wealth acquired Longview Financial Advisors, a San Rafael, California-based registered investment advisor, for about $384 million in assets under management. The deal closed on September 15, 2026, and Longview founder Tim Harrington and the Longview team joined Apella as part of the transaction.

  • Buyer
    Carolwood L.P.
    Target
    Thryv Holdings print directories business (Print Yellow and White Pages in the United States, Australia and New Zealand; digital editions; Australia White Pages online)
    Seller
    Thryv Holdings
    Industry
    Software

    Thryv Holdings entered into a definitive agreement to sell its print directories business (Print Yellow and White Pages in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, plus related digital and Australia White Pages online assets) to private equity firm Carolwood L.P. for $142 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 and Thryv plans to use net proceeds to repay outstanding debt and liabilities as it continues transitioning toward its AI-powered software growth platform.

  • Buyer
    TPG's Rise Funds (The Rise Funds)
    Target
    Tablet Command
    Industry
    IT Services

    TPG’s The Rise Funds has signed a definitive agreement to make a significant investment in Tablet Command, an emergency incident management and response software provider used by fire departments and emergency response agencies. The investment is intended to support Tablet Command’s continued growth as emergency organizations adopt more digital tools to coordinate complex incidents, including large-scale natural disasters.

  • Buyer
    Yardi
    Target
    Sidero Labs
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Type
    Buyout

    Yardi has acquired Sidero Labs, the infrastructure software company behind Talos Linux and Talos Omni, to expand its secure Kubernetes infrastructure platform and roadmap. The companies said Talos will remain open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, and Sidero Labs will continue operating as a standalone company within Yardi.

  • Buyer
    Phoenix Education Partners, Inc.
    Target
    Fuel50, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fuel50, Inc., an AI-powered workforce transformation platform. The transaction is expected to close within 30 days and Fuel50 will continue operating under its own brand, with Jo Mills expected to assume CEO leadership after closing.

  • Buyer
    Lightstorm Vision
    Target
    Outsyders
    Type
    Buyout

    Outsyders, a creative-tech company with an AI-driven stereoscopic 3D post-production pipeline, has been acquired by Lightstorm Vision. The deal combines Outsyders’ stereoscopic processing platform with Lightstorm Vision’s native capture and production capabilities to create an end-to-end 3D solution for new productions and existing content libraries.

  • Buyer
    Consertus, Inc., RTC Partners
    Target
    S2 Engineering
    Type
    Addon

    Consertus, a portfolio company of RTC Partners, acquired S2 Engineering, a California-based provider of construction management, inspection, engineering, and materials testing services for public infrastructure projects. The deal is intended to strengthen Consertus’ presence in California and expand its capabilities for public sector transportation and public works capital programs.

  • Buyer
    ASSA ABLOY
    Target
    Pacific Lock Company (PACLOCK)
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pacific Lock Company ("PACLOCK"), a US padlock and security hardware manufacturer based in Valencia, California. The acquisition strengthens ASSA ABLOY’s position in mature markets by adding complementary products and tailored security solutions, with PACLOCK joining the Residential Business Segment within the Americas Division.

  • Buyer
    ESS, The Vistria Group
    Target
    HeyTutor
    Industry
    Education
    Type
    Buyout

    ESS, backed by The Vistria Group, announced it is acquiring HeyTutor, a technology-enabled provider of in-person tutoring, paraprofessional management, and academic intervention services for K-12 school districts. The deal integrates HeyTutor’s data-driven tutoring platform into ESS’s K-12 workforce solutions portfolio to address learning gaps and workforce shortages nationwide.

  • Buyer
    SPX Technologies, Inc.
    Target
    FIS Water, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    SPX Technologies completed the acquisition of FIS Water, LLC for approximately $410 million in cash. FIS Water provides highly engineered water management and control solutions used primarily in commercial and industrial cooling applications and will operate within SPX’s Cooling platform.

  • Buyer
    Keystone Agency Partners
    Target
    Infinity Assurance Group (IAG)
    Seller
    Dowling Hales (exclusive financial advisor to Infinity Assurance Group)
    Type
    Addon

    Keystone, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance brokerages, announced it has acquired Infinity Assurance Group (IAG). The acquisition is Keystone’s first Platform Partner in California, expanding the firm’s west-coast presence. IAG will continue operating under its current leadership, with the deal effective August 3, 2026.

  • Buyer
    Amuze
    Target
    Sweet Attractions, Paramount Amusement Group
    Type
    Buyout

    Amuze announced it has acquired the operations of Sweet Attractions, a California-based amusement operator serving family entertainment centers and other venues. The transaction also brings affiliated Paramount Amusement Group operations into Amuze, with financial terms not disclosed.

  • September 15, 2026
    Buyer
    OpenAI
    Target
    Glass Imaging
    Type
    Buyout

    OpenAI reportedly acquired Glass Imaging in a deal valued at more than $300 million. The startup’s AI computational photography technology and engineering team are expected to support OpenAI’s expansion from AI software into consumer hardware.

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