Tracked deals
670
670 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Tracked deals
670
670 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
530 strategic · 336 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
105 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Insurance Associates LLC | 7 | Full-service insurance brokerage offering personal and co... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 5 | Global insurance brokerage, risk management and consultin... | Strategic |
| Hub International Limited | 4 | Global full-service insurance brokerage and financial ser... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| King Risk Partners | 4 | Full-service insurance brokerage offering personal and co... | Strategic |
| Arcline Investment Management | 3 | Growth-oriented private equity firm investing in middle-m... | PE |
| Coretelligent | 3 | Provider of managed and co-managed IT support, cybersecur... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Enjet Aero | 3 | Engine component manufacturer of complex machined and fab... | Strategic |
| Gemspring Capital | 3 | Middle-market private equity firm providing growth and bu... | PE |
| Main Street Capital Corporation | 3 | Principal investment firm providing long‑term debt and eq... | PE |
| Pye-Barker Fire & Safety | 3 | Nationwide fire protection, life-safety and security syst... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
Acture Solutions acquired Digital Back Office, a Connecticut-based managed services provider and internet service provider serving schools, municipalities, and commercial customers. The acquisition expands Acture’s network connectivity, managed IT, and cybersecurity capabilities and strengthens its presence in New England and regulated markets.
ALKEME Insurance announced the acquisition of Thomson Financial Services, an employee benefits agency based in Southington, Connecticut. The transaction expands ALKEME’s employee benefits and healthcare-related expertise across Connecticut.
Redwood Logistics announced the launch of Redwood Advisory through its acquisition of JBF Consulting, a vendor-agnostic supply chain technology advisory firm based in Guilford, Connecticut. The new advisory practice provides strategy, operating model, technology selection, and AI readiness support, and stays involved through adoption and continuous improvement.
Finalsite acquired RevTrak, a digital payments provider used by more than 13,000 schools nationwide. The acquisition expands Finalsite’s K–12 platform by pairing RevTrak’s school payments technology with Finalsite’s enrollment, engagement, and communications solutions.
Peakline Partners acquired Kalon Capital, an equipment finance company based in Stamford, Connecticut, to expand Peakline’s equipment finance and asset-backed private credit capabilities. The deal brings Kalon’s financing platform and leadership team into Peakline, with Kalon’s Founder and CEO Nicole Torraco continuing to lead the equipment finance business.
Commonwealth Electrical Technologies (CET) announced the acquisition of Horton Electrical Services, a Connecticut-based electrical and civil services contractor. The deal expands CET’s Northeast footprint and adds specialized capabilities in wastewater infrastructure, solar, and civil construction, with Warren Horton continuing to lead the business post-acquisition.
Glen Oaks Capital and Tecum Capital acquired StanChem Resins and Dux Coatings together in a carve-out transaction, combining them as a new specialty chemicals platform called StanChem. Glen Oaks acted as lead sponsor, while Tecum provided subordinated debt and equity to support the partnership and the businesses’ expansion plans.
Valsoft Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary TAG Software Group, acquired Square 9 Softworks, a New Haven, Connecticut provider of AI-powered intelligent document processing and content management software. The acquisition was completed and Square 9 will continue operating autonomously under its existing CEO, Stephen Young.
Valence Surface Technologies acquired Cametoid Technologies Inc., a provider of Ion Vapor Deposition coatings and related surface-treatment services for aerospace, defense, and energy markets. The add-on expands Valence’s surface-finishing capabilities with specialized IVD technology; Cametoid’s 35 employees and management team will remain with the business.
Tech-enabled E&S MGA Aurenity secured a strategic growth investment from Great Hill Partners to expand underwriter recruitment, launch new specialty programs, and advance its AI and automation enablement. Founding investor Agman and Aurenity’s management team will retain a significant portion of their equity stakes, while financial terms were not disclosed.
Agathos AEC, a national architecture and engineering firm backed by Hunter Forest Capital, acquired Hartford-based Tecton Architects. The deal closed in August 2026, with no financial terms disclosed. Tecton will retain its name and operate as an Agathos AEC company, with its executive principals continuing to lead and no workforce reductions planned.
Goldman Sachs entered into an agreement to acquire NEOS Investments, a specialized ETF provider focused on systematic options-based income ETFs. The deal is valued at up to $2.25 billion (cash and equity) and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approval and customary conditions.
Compass Group Equity Partners announced its partnership with Koma Precision, a national provider of precision machine tool accessories, calibration services, and aftermarket parts and support. The investment is intended to support continued organic growth, capability expansion, and opportunities for strategic add-ons as Koma builds a national platform.
Uplift Investors has acquired Engage fi, a technology and strategic advisory firm serving banks and credit unions, from Falfurrias Management Partners. Terms were not disclosed. Uplift plans to use its 5-5-5 Framework and value-creation initiatives to expand Engage fi’s reach and broaden the services it provides to financial institutions.
Charter Communications completed its previously announced all-stock transaction with Cox Communications and, concurrently, closed its acquisition of Liberty Broadband. The combined company expands Charter’s Spectrum footprint, adds Cox’s customers and footprint, and brings Liberty Broadband’s assets into Charter’s broadband and mobile platforms.
Alchemy, a unit of Nectar Learning, Inc., announced it has acquired Ease Learning. The company also noted that Achieve Partners made a strategic investment in Alchemy as part of the expanded growth plan.
NEOTech, a portfolio company of Arkview Capital, has completed its acquisition of Virtex, a U.S.-based provider of high-reliability electronic manufacturing services focused primarily on the defense market. The combined company will operate 11 facilities across the United States with more than 2,500 employees, expanding NEOTech’s domestic manufacturing footprint and engineering/production capabilities.
Argan, Inc. completed the acquisition of ValCor Communications, LLC through its wholly owned subsidiary Southern Maryland Cable Inc. The deal closed July 31, 2026, with total initial consideration of approximately $8.3 million, funded via a mix of cash and Argan common stock.
L_ Catterton signed a definitive agreement to sell Thorne to The Procter & Gamble Company for $3.8 billion in cash. The acquisition is intended to expand P&G’s science-backed health and wellness portfolio and strengthen its presence in self-care, preventive health, and personalized wellness.
Crescentia Capital announced a strategic investment in Underwater Construction Company LLC (UCC), a specialized underwater diving services provider serving nuclear power and critical infrastructure markets. The investment was completed in partnership with Graham Capital Investments, with financing support from Webster Bank and Avante Capital Partners, to fuel growth and strategic acquisitions as Crescentia builds a national platform in specialized underwater services.
Gemspring Capital announced that an affiliate has partnered with utility contractors Key Line Construction and Palouse Power to create a scaled utility infrastructure services platform serving the Pacific Northwest. The combined business will support electric distribution, transmission, substation, and communications infrastructure for utilities as they modernize and expand the grid.
Copper supply provider Pantheon Electric merged four core manufacturing companies—International Wire Group, Hussey Copper, EMS Elektro Metall Schwanenmühle, and Special Corde—to expand its electrical infrastructure footprint across 21 plants. Backed by private equity firm Olympus Partners, the unified platform is aimed at scaling copper conductor and engineered conductive system output to meet growing electrification and AI data center-related demand amid an expected copper supply deficit.
Cambium, a technology-driven platform modernizing how wood is sourced, priced, and distributed, acquired General Woodcraft, a Connecticut-based specialty wood products company. The deal adds premium domestically sourced wood inventory and General Woodcraft’s technical expertise and customer relationships to Cambium’s national network, extending its bicoastal presence. Financial terms were not disclosed.
LPL Financial announced that the financial advisors of Buell Wealth Management have joined its broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor platform. The team manages approximately $370 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets and will continue serving clients across 21 states.
Agellus Capital-backed CompassMSP, based in West Hartford, Connecticut, acquired The Logic Group, a managed IT and cybersecurity firm based in the Philadelphia area. Financial terms were not disclosed, and CompassMSP said the acquisition will deepen capabilities for its clients while retaining “the personal touch” of The Logic Group’s team.
Amplix, a technology advisory firm backed by Gemspring Capital, announced its acquisition of CORE Communications, a technology advisory and technology expense management (TEM) firm. The deal strengthens Amplix’s TEM practice and will keep CORE’s team operating under the Amplix brand. Financial terms were not disclosed.
ACON Investments acquired a controlling stake in YumEarth, an organic, allergy-friendly confectionery brand, from Riverside. The deal includes The Fini Company as a strategic industry partner with an ownership stake, and financial terms were not disclosed.
Align Capital Partners’ portfolio company Schneider Geospatial, LLC acquired New England GeoSystems (NEGEO), a Connecticut-based geospatial software and services firm serving municipalities in the Northeast. NEGEO’s MapExpress solution will be integrated into Schneider Geospatial’s Beacon platform used by more than 1,000 local government jurisdictions across 35 states.
Daida, a national provider of business process services and document digitization, acquired Scan-Optics, a Manchester, Connecticut-based intelligent document processing and digital transformation provider. The transaction is Daida’s sixth add-on acquisition under HiGro Group and was completed in early 2026, expanding Daida’s presence and production capacity across government and regulated industries, especially in the Northeast.
Equivu Capital has acquired a majority stake in Leading Edge Aviation Services, a Connecticut-based provider of aircraft interior and exterior detailing and appearance services. The investment is intended to scale the firm through expansion into new markets while maintaining its existing culture and operating standards.
Generational Group advised The Nutmeg Companies, Inc. in its sale to a private investment group active in the mechanical and building services space across 11 states. The acquisition closed on June 1, 2026.
Dynasty Financial Partners has announced the formalization of the Dynasty Consulting Group, which will be anchored by its upcoming acquisition of Optima Group. The combined offering is designed to unite Dynasty’s RIA technology, investment, capital, and operating capabilities with Optima’s strategy, branding, and digital/traditional marketing expertise.
Osage Advisors announced the sale of The Baird Machinery Corporation to Bliss Munitions Equipment. Bliss will continue operating the acquired business under the U.S. Baird name, maintaining support for existing customers and product lines.
MAI Capital Management signed an agreement to acquire Saybrook Wealth Group, an Old Saybrook, Connecticut-based registered investment adviser with approximately $273 million in assets under management. The acquisition expands MAI’s Northeast presence in Connecticut and the surrounding region, and Saybrook joined MAI effective May 29, 2026.
Gemspring Capital acquired Comoto Holdings, the parent company of RevZilla, Cycle Gear, and J&P Cycles, in a transaction valued north of $400 million. The deal closed in early January and positions Gemspring to pursue a buy-and-build roll-up strategy in the fragmented powersports aftermarket.
Six One Commodities LLC (61C) has completed its acquisition of Great American Gas & Electric (GAGE) from Link Growth Advisers LLC. The deal expands 61C’s North American retail and integrated energy platform by bringing GAGE’s team, customer/broker relationships, systems, and infrastructure into 61C.
Wellington Management entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hartford Funds from The Hartford for an estimated net present value of $1.9 billion. Upon closing, Hartford Funds will be integrated into Wellington’s U.S. Wealth business and operate under the Wellington brand, using Wellington investment capabilities and Hartford Funds’ U.S. distribution platform.
Timex Group announced strategic investments in jewelry brands Jane Win and Pictures on Gold to expand its presence in the jewelry category and adjacent lifestyle categories. Timex, together with Digital Fuel Capital, is investing in both brands, leveraging Timex’s capabilities across design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and brand-building.
TerraCycle Commercial TM, a division of TerraCycle, Inc., acquired Connecticut-based NLR Inc., a universal regulated waste recycler. NLR will join TerraCycle Commercial to expand regulated and universal waste recycling collection capacity across the Northeast, while NLR customers retain their same service contacts.
King Risk Partners announced the acquisition of The Roberts Agency, an independent insurance agency based in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The deal is intended to strengthen King Risk Partners’ presence in Connecticut and expand construction insurance and surety bonding capabilities in the region.
Littlejohn & Co. closed a continuation vehicle anchored by Valcourt Group, providing liquidity to existing fund investors while enabling Littlejohn to keep supporting Valcourt’s next phase of growth. Carlyle AlpInvest led the transaction, with participation from additional blue-chip institutional investors; financial terms were not disclosed.
Action Air Systems, LLC completed a tuck-in acquisition of Air Comfort Systems, Inc., a commercial HVAC provider in Connecticut. The deal expands Action Air’s presence in southern Connecticut and adds preventative maintenance contracts and customer relationships to its platform.
Yellow Wood Partners’ portfolio company, Scholl's Wellness Company (parent of Dr. Scholl’s), acquired premium athletic performance insole and footwear innovation brand VKTRY. Terms were not disclosed, and VKTRY will continue operating under its existing brand identity and leadership team.
Orthopaedic Specialty Group (OSG) and OrthoConnecticut have merged to create a statewide, physician-led musculoskeletal (MSK) care platform serving patients across Connecticut. The partnership also includes a collaboration with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) to support value-based care and provide analytics, digital patient engagement, and care management tools for the expanded organization.
Brookside Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and preferred equity co-investment to support Winterberry Landscaping, a portfolio company of Gemini Investors, in acquiring Willie C. & Sons Landscaping. The combined platform is intended to create a scaled landscaping operator across New England with offerings spanning landscaping, irrigation, and snow removal.
Trucordia, an insurance brokerage headquartered in Lindon, Utah, announced it has acquired the Paradiso Financial and Insurance Services business in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. Paradiso serves families, individuals, business owners, and specializes in auto, home, life, business policies, and specialty lines.
Balance Point Capital Advisors (along with its affiliated funds) is investing in The Edge in connection with the acquisition of the company by Serent Capital. The deal also includes the appointment of Josh Brenner as CEO, with founder Dick Abbott set to retire after nearly 25 years.
Valitana, a fintech provider of analytics, workflow, and portfolio management solutions for structured credit professionals, announced a significant growth equity investment from FTV Capital. The investment is intended to fund product innovation, deepen Valitana’s AI roadmap, and expand its platform across structured credit and adjacent markets such as CMBS, ABS, and ABL.
King Risk Partners announced it has acquired Morin Associates, an independent insurance brokerage and consulting firm based in Groton, Connecticut. The deal is intended to strengthen King Risk Partners’ employee benefits capabilities and expand its presence in the Connecticut market.
Ambient Enterprises, a national group of HVAC design and implementation specialists, has acquired Integ Systems Corporation. Integ designs, supplies, and services integrated power protection and mechanical support systems for mission-critical environments including data centers and medical imaging facilities.
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