Tracked deals
633
633 tracked deals across 2026.
Acquisitions in California in 2026
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
527 strategic · 176 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
1122 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inszone Insurance Services | 10 | Nationwide insurance brokerage offering property and casu... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Silver Lake | 4 | Technology-focused private equity firm participating in t... | PE |
| Johnson & Johnson | 3 | Multinational healthcare company with expanding cardiovas... | Strategic |
| PMGC Holdings Inc. | 3 | Diversified public holding company that grows its portfol... | Strategic |
| Accel–KKR | 2 | Technology-focused investment firm partnering with manage... | PE |
| Affinity Partners | 2 | Private investment firm participating in the acquisition ... | Investor |
| Amca | 2 | El Segundo–based aerospace and defense company that acqui... | Strategic |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | 2 | Global semiconductor leader providing analog, digital, AI... | Strategic |
| Anthropic | 2 | AI developer behind the Claude large language model, focu... | Strategic |
| Arcline Investment Management | 2 | Growth-oriented private equity firm investing in industri... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in in California in 2026 by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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September 18, 2026
- Buyer
- TPG's Rise Funds (The Rise Funds)
- Target
- Tablet Command
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
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.
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September 18, 2026
- 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
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
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.
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September 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Phoenix Education Partners, Inc.
- Target
- Fuel50, Inc.
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- California, United States
- 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.
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September 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Yardi
- Target
- Sidero Labs
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- California, United States
- 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.
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- Buyer
- ESS, The Vistria Group
- Target
- HeyTutor
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- California, United States
- 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.
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September 15, 2026
- Buyer
- American Equipment Solutions
- Target
- BC Wire Rope & Rigging
- Seller
- Barry Heavican, Bill Clark
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
American Equipment Solutions (AES), an overhead crane and hoist solutions provider backed by Rotunda Capital Partners, has acquired BC Wire Rope & Rigging to expand its lifting and rigging capabilities across the Western United States. The combined platform is intended to offer a broader lifecycle offering spanning overhead cranes, hoists, rigging equipment, OSHA-mandated inspections, preventative maintenance, service, modernization, and training.
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September 15, 2026
- Buyer
- OpenAI
- Target
- Glass Imaging
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- California, United States
- 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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September 14, 2026
- Buyer
- NOW CFO
- Target
- Formation Financial
- Industry
- Accounting & Tax
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
NOW CFO acquired Formation Financial to expand its fractional finance and outsourced accounting services for venture capital- and private equity-backed startups. Formation will continue operating under its existing brand with founder David Mozaffarian staying responsible for day-to-day operations.
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September 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Veracyte, Inc.
- Target
- Convergent Genomics
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Veracyte, Inc. announced it will acquire Convergent Genomics to add its UroAmp platform, including proprietary urinary tumor DNA (utDNA) technology, to Veracyte’s cancer diagnostics portfolio. The deal is expected to strengthen Veracyte’s bladder cancer offerings by adding a differentiated, urine-based approach for therapy response monitoring and post-treatment surveillance.
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September 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Analog Devices, Inc.
- Target
- Alif Semiconductor
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Analog Devices (ADI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alif Semiconductor in an all-cash deal valued at $1.35 billion upfront, with up to $200 million in additional contingent consideration (up to $1.55 billion total). The acquisition is intended to expand ADI’s “Physical Intelligence” platform by adding Alif’s AI-native microcontrollers and fusion processors for on-device, low-latency edge AI.
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September 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Baseten
- Target
- Blaxel
- Industry
- Software
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Baseten acquired Blaxel to expand its AI infrastructure platform with Blaxel’s execution, storage, and networking technology for autonomous agents. The companies aim to deliver a more integrated runtime where agents can run code in secure, persistent sandboxes alongside model inference and training in the same system.
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September 10, 2026
- Buyer
- CargoSense
- Target
- Adapt-IP
- Industry
- Data & Analytics
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CargoSense acquired Adapt-IP, a developer of patented wireless technology for industrial operations. The deal brings wireless 3D measurement and real-time asset tracking capabilities into CargoSense’s agentic supply chain exception-management platform for data center logistics and other environments.
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September 9, 2026
- Buyer
- PayNearMe
- Target
- Marr Labs
- Industry
- Payments & Fintech
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
PayNearMe acquired the technology assets and hired key employees of Marr Labs, an AI company that builds agentic solutions for automated voice, messaging, and workflows in complex regulated environments. The deal aims to integrate Marr Labs’ agentic AI expertise into PayNearMe’s Payment Experience Management (PEM) platform to improve the end-to-end payment experience.
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September 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Belle Brands, Windsong Global LLC
- Target
- Vegamour
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Belle Brands, a multi-brand consumer beauty platform formed by private investment firm Windsong Global, announced the acquisition of biotech-powered hair longevity brand Vegamour. The company said the deal supports Vegamour’s growth and its retail relationship with Sephora while enabling Belle Brands to leverage shared infrastructure and scale across its portfolio.
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September 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Apple
- Target
- Sonera
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Apple acquired Sonera, a California-based company developing non-invasive magnetic sensors to measure neural and muscular signals. The technology could support future Apple health monitoring, accessibility, prosthetics, and brain-computer interface-style interactions, potentially via devices like the Apple Watch.
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September 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Barilla Group
- Target
- GOODLES
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Barilla Group has agreed to acquire GOODLES, the boxed mac and cheese brand, as it prepares for its next stage of U.S. and international growth. GOODLES will remain headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, continue operating independently, and its leadership and team will be retained following the close of the transaction. Financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
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September 4, 2026
- Buyer
- California Resources Corporation
- Target
- Crimson Midstream Holdings
- Seller
- CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust
- Industry
- Oil & Gas
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
California Resources Corporation (CRC) completed its approximately $63 million all-cash acquisition of Crimson Midstream Holdings from CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust. The deal was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission on August 13, 2026 and closed September 1. CRC said Crimson’s midstream network expands its integrated California energy platform and strengthens its ability to move locally produced oil to higher-value markets while adding pipeline corridors that could support future CO2 transportation infrastructure.
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- Buyer
- Allworth Financial
- Target
- High Falls Advisors, Inc., Holistic Financial Partners
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Allworth Financial acquired High Falls Advisors (Rochester, New York) and Holistic Financial Partners (Indianapolis), adding approximately $947 million in combined assets under management (AUM) and 23 professionals to its national registered investment advisory platform. The deals expand Allworth’s presence in the East Coast and Midwest and add specialized capabilities in integrated tax planning and divorce financial planning.
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September 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Flex
- Target
- EPC Power Corp.
- Seller
- Goldman Sachs Alternatives
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Flex has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EPC Power Corp. for $4.4 billion, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, at which time EPC Power will operate within Flex’s Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment.
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September 2, 2026
- Buyer
- LeanTaaS
- Target
- Aidin
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LeanTaaS acquired Aidin to expand its healthcare capacity and patient flow platform by combining inpatient flow intelligence with care-transition coordination workflows. The combined solution targets improved discharge readiness, reduced avoidable hospital days, and faster placement into post-acute care settings.
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September 2, 2026
- Buyer
- GreenArrow
- Target
- MSL Electric, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
GreenArrow has acquired MSL Electric, Inc., a full-service electrical contracting firm headquartered in Anaheim, California. The deal combines MSL Electric’s construction capabilities in traffic signals, ITS, lighting, fiber optics, and airport electrical systems with GreenArrow’s existing Southern California maintenance operations to provide end-to-end transportation electrical lifecycle solutions for municipal and agency partners.
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September 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Descartes Systems Group
- Target
- Extensiv
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Descartes Systems Group acquired Extensiv, a provider of warehouse management and fulfillment solutions for third-party logistics (3PLs) and the brands they serve, for approximately $120 million, paid from cash on hand. The deal is intended to expand Descartes’ warehouse and inventory management capabilities and deepen its reach into the 3PL and ecommerce fulfillment market by adding connected omnichannel fulfillment data to fuel AI capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Armanino
- Target
- AppWrap
- Seller
- John Rochefort, Orlan Davies
- Industry
- Accounting & Tax
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Armanino, a U.S. accounting and consulting firm, announced that the AppWrap team—an expert in NetSuite optimization, implementation, and managed services for high-growth and PE-backed companies—will join Armanino. The combination expands Armanino’s NetSuite practice and adds a technology-forward, recurring managed services model focused on proactive optimization and automation.
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August 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Vanguard
- Target
- Altruist
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Vanguard has agreed to acquire Altruist, an AI-forward wealth technology and custody platform that serves independent financial advisors and RIAs. The deal is intended to expand the reach and impact of financial advice by combining Vanguard’s resources with Altruist’s advisor technology platform and custody infrastructure. Closing is expected later in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
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August 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Black Spade Acquisition III Co
- Target
- Astrum Space Inc
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Astrum Space Inc and SPAC Black Spade Acquisition III Co (BIII) entered into a business combination agreement, valuing Astrum at about $1 billion equity value. The combined company, expected to be renamed Astrum Space Company, will list its ordinary shares on the NYSE, with closing expected by the end of 2026 subject to approvals and customary conditions.
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- Buyer
- Sonic Automotive, Inc.
- Target
- Porsche Walnut Creek
- Seller
- Fletcher Jones Automotive Group
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sonic Automotive, Inc. acquired Porsche Walnut Creek to expand its luxury presence in Northern California and grow its Porsche dealership portfolio. The dealership, previously operated by Fletcher Jones Automotive Group, serves Walnut Creek, the East Bay, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The transaction closed on August 25, 2026.
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August 26, 2026
- Buyer
- San Diego Luxury Motors (buyer name not disclosed)
- Target
- O'Gara Coach La Jolla platform (Bugatti, Lamborghini, McLaren, Rolls Royce and Bentley dealerships in La Jolla / Rancho Santa Fe area)
- Seller
- O'Gara Coach
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
O'Gara Coach sold its La Jolla luxury dealership platform—including O'Gara Coach Bugatti, Lamborghini, McLaren, Rolls Royce, and Bentley locations in the San Diego/Rancho Santa Fe area—to a buyer whose identity was not disclosed. The dealerships have been renamed San Diego Luxury Motors, and Haig Partners served as the exclusive sell-side advisor on the transaction.
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August 26, 2026
- Buyer
- Nooks
- Target
- FullyRamped
- Seller
- Aaron Marks (founder and CEO of FullyRamped)
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nooks, the “Revenue Agent Platform” for revenue teams, acquired FullyRamped, an AI-native sales coaching company known for realistic AI role-play agents. FullyRamped founder and CEO Aaron Marks joined Nooks’ Product team, supporting Nooks’ expansion of its agent capabilities across the broader revenue lifecycle.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- VetnCare
- Target
- Geary Veterinary Hospital
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
VetnCare, a Northern California operator of veterinary hospitals, announced it has acquired Geary Veterinary Hospital, a longstanding veterinary practice in Walnut Creek, California. The deal expands VetnCare’s presence in the East Bay and aligns with its strategy of partnering with locally rooted, clinician-led hospitals.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Kiva Sales & Service (KSS), Petalfast
- Target
- Kiva Sales & Service (KSS), Petalfast
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kiva Sales & Service (KSS) and Petalfast completed their previously announced merger on August 17, 2026, combining two regulated cannabis sales and distribution platforms into a single organization. The merged company offers multiple sales/distribution tiers (including KSS Lite and Full Partnership models) and plans to expand beyond California, initially targeting New York and New Jersey.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Sweetmore Bakeries
- Target
- Fantasy Baking Co.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sweetmore Bakeries, a Chicago-based family of specialty bakeries, has completed the acquisition of Fantasy Baking Co., a private label and branded sweet baked goods manufacturer based in Sylmar, California. The deal expands Sweetmore to its first West Coast facility and strengthens its capabilities in cookie and baked bar categories, aligning with broader “better-for-you” and functional snacking trends.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Cognida
- Target
- Automate
- Seller
- Within (formerly Klarity)
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Cognida acquired Automate, an enterprise AI platform for accounting and operational workflows, from Within (formerly Klarity). Automate continues as a distinct product within Cognida, with its full team and leadership joining Cognida as part of the integration.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Nayax
- Target
- IPS Group
- Seller
- Windjammer Capital Investors
- Industry
- Payments & Fintech
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nayax has agreed to acquire IPS Group, a smart parking technology provider, from Windjammer Capital Investors for $350 million in cash. The deal is intended to expand Nayax’s unattended commerce platform into parking and curb-management services, pairing IPS infrastructure with Nayax’s payments processing and global distribution.
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August 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Elastic
- Target
- Deductive AI
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Elastic (NYSE: ESTC) has completed its acquisition of Deductive AI, an AI-powered investigation platform for identifying and resolving production issues. The combined offering is intended to advance Elastic Observability with AI-driven root cause analysis and automation that learns from each incident while keeping engineers in control.
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August 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Odyssey Wine Academy, Commonwealth Wine School
- Target
- Odyssey Wine Academy, Commonwealth Wine School
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Odyssey Wine Academy, based in Healdsburg, California, announced its merger with Commonwealth Wine School, a provider of wine, spirits, sake, beer, and beverage education. The merger expands Commonwealth’s West Coast presence to Healdsburg and adds new online resources and educator support for Odyssey students, including a pathway to the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines.
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August 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Chemical Guys
- Target
- Fast5Xpress
- Seller
- Clark Investment Group
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Chemical Guys, backed by AEA Investors, agreed to acquire Fast5Xpress, a Southern California express car wash platform. Fast5Xpress was owned by Clark Investment Group, and Amplify Capital Group served as the exclusive financial advisor to Fast5Xpress in the sale.
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August 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Ambros Therapeutics
- Target
- Ambros Therapeutics, Werewolf Therapeutics
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Werewolf Therapeutics and Ambros Therapeutics entered into a definitive all-stock merger agreement, with a concurrently announced, oversubscribed $150 million private placement expected to fund development of neridronate through pivotal Phase III results and a planned FDA submission. The combined company will operate as Ambros Therapeutics, be headquartered in San Diego, and is expected to trade on Nasdaq as AMBX.
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August 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Imagenet
- Target
- Analytica Consulting
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Imagenet, a healthcare operations technology partner for payers, acquired Analytica Consulting, a California-based data consulting firm specializing in data engineering, analytics, and AI. The deal expands Imagenet’s data and AI capabilities to help healthcare clients turn operational data into actionable intelligence and measurable outcomes.
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August 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Ode with Anthropic
- Target
- Casper Studios
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ode with Anthropic, an enterprise AI transformation company, announced it has acquired Casper Studios (Casper), an AI services firm focused on helping companies implement Anthropic’s Claude in existing business systems. The deal combines Ode’s custom AI engineering capabilities with Casper’s experience building skills, connectors, and context to drive enterprise AI adoption.
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August 20, 2026
- Buyer
- 526 Media Group
- Target
- ARCHITECT, Journal of Light Construction, ProSales, Professional Deck Builder, Remodeling, Public Works, Residential Architect, Concrete Construction, Replacement Contractor, Tools of the Trade, Additional building industry title portfolio (award programs and continuing education assets)
- Seller
- Zonda
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
526 Media Group acquired ARCHITECT, Journal of Light Construction, and a portfolio of additional building-industry titles from Zonda. The deal expands 526 Media Group’s position as a unified independent B2B media and data platform serving the North American building materials and construction industry.
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- Buyer
- Adeptus, Current
- Target
- Shapiro Villalobos & Associates
- Industry
- Accounting & Tax
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Adeptus, a tax, audit and business management firm, has completed its third acquisition since joining the Current platform in 2025, expanding its Southern California advisory practice. The acquired firm is Shapiro Villalobos & Associates (SVA), a Burbank, California-based accounting and business management firm that provides personalized tax planning, accounting, payroll, and advisory services.
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August 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- D.B. Insurance Services, LLC
- Seller
- Darrell Boyd
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Inszone Insurance Services, a national commercial, personal, and benefits insurance brokerage, announced it has acquired D.B. Insurance Services, LLC. The deal expands Inszone’s agency network and provides the acquired team access to broader resources, advanced back-office support, and expanded carrier access while preserving the personalized service model.
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- Buyer
- Blackford Capital
- Target
- Industrial Electronic Systems, Inc. (IES)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Blackford Capital acquired Industrial Electronic Systems, Inc. (IES), a provider of fire alarm, security, and life safety solutions serving commercial, institutional, and government customers across the Western United States. The deal is Blackford’s second add-on acquisition for its Security Fire Solutions platform, following the earlier acquisitions of Security Fire Systems (SFS) in December 2024 and Lakeview Security, Fire & Communication in September 2025.
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August 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Lattice
- Target
- Pando
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lattice announced the acquisition of Pando, an AI-native, just-in-time performance management platform. The deal is aimed at advancing continuous, AI-native performance by combining Pando’s competency-based and real-time signals with Lattice’s feedback, goals, and development platform.
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August 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Veralto
- Target
- Cleanwater1
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Veralto (NYSE: VLTO) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cleanwater1 for $465 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, with an estimated net purchase price of about $452 million after estimated tax benefits. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Trinity Consultants
- Target
- Verux
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Trinity Consultants, a global environmental consulting firm, announced it has acquired Verux, a Sacramento-based consultancy specializing in stormwater compliance, construction management, and Water Pollution Control Manager (WPCM) training. The Verux leadership team will continue to operate from Sacramento as the combined capabilities are integrated into Trinity’s environmental consulting practice.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Strategic Beverage Services
- Target
- BevZero's U.S. operations (BevZero-US)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Strategic Beverage Services acquired the U.S. operations of BevZero, combining the companies to become the largest dealcoholization service provider in the United States. The deal expands Strategic Beverage Services’ capacity and geographic footprint to meet growing U.S. demand for low- and no-alcohol beverages.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
- Target
- Alesta Therapeutics
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
BioMarin Pharmaceutical entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alesta Therapeutics to obtain ALE1, Alesta’s lead clinical-stage oral small-molecule program for hypophosphatasia (HPP). BioMarin will pay $275 million upfront plus up to $215 million in development and regulatory milestone payments, and it expects to close the transaction following a planned spinout of all non-ALE1 assets by Alesta.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- MAI Capital Management
- Target
- OG Private Wealth
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MAI Capital Management acquired OG Private Wealth, a fee-only registered investment adviser with about $551 million in assets under management, to expand MAI’s California presence. The planning-first RIA focuses on personalized wealth management for entrepreneurs, business owners, and affluent families; OG Private Wealth joined MAI effective August 14, 2026.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Checkr
- Target
- Truv
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Checkr, an AI-powered verification platform for high-stakes decisions, announced the acquisition of Truv, a consumer-permissioned income, employment, and asset verification provider. The deal strengthens Checkr’s mortgage verification business and marks Checkr’s entry into government benefits eligibility verification through state agency relationships. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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