Acquisitions in Florida in 2026

Tracked deals

224

224 tracked deals across 2026.

Buyer mix

Strategic-led

173 strategic · 78 pe

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2022

473 tracked deals announced in 2022.

Buyer Snapshot

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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
SPS PoolCare 3 Largest U.S. swimming-pool services platform providing re... Strategic (PE-backed)
Acorn Capital Management 2 Middle-market private equity firm focused exclusively on ... PE
Aptus Aero, LLC 2 Aviation component MRO platform formed in 2026 by The Ste... Strategic (PE-backed)
Bain Capital 2 Global private investment firm that provides capital and ... PE
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. 2 Alternative asset manager investing across private equity... PE
Doeren Mayhew 2 Accounting, tax, and advisory firm expanding via acquisit... Strategic
Fortify Restoration 2 Restoration services platform providing structural restor... Strategic (PE-backed)
Gyde 2 AI-native brokerage platform modernizing insurance distri... Strategic
Hall Capital Holdings, LLC 2 Single-family office and active investor deploying flexib... Family Office
Modern Wealth Management 2 Registered investment adviser (RIA) firm that grows by ac... Strategic (PE-backed)

Acquisition Volume in in Florida in 2026 by Year

Last 10 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 10 years for Acquisitions in Florida in 2026. 16 2017 12 2018 163 2019 270 2020 457 2021 473 2022 393 2023 448 2024 469 2025 ~423 est. 219 2026
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Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.
    Target
    Aeromechanical, LLC
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Hoffman & Hoffman, an employee-owned commercial HVAC equipment representative headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, acquired Aeromechanical, LLC, a commercial HVAC provider based in Gulf Breeze, Florida. The acquisition marks Hoffman & Hoffman's first expansion into Florida and its first presence in the Gulf Coast market.

  • Buyer
    Fiduciary Services Group (FSG)
    Target
    Pension Investors Corporation
    Seller
    Adam Bergman (Owner of Pension Investors)
    Type
    Addon

    Fiduciary Services Group (FSG), the parent company of DWC – The 401(k) Experts, acquired Pension Investors Corporation, a Florida-based third-party administrator (TPA). The deal expands FSG’s retirement plan administration platform and strengthens its footprint in Florida and the Southeast by integrating Pension Investors’ operations into FSG’s TPA business, DWC.

  • Buyer
    Trilogy Laboratories
    Target
    YNS Cosmeceuticals
    Type
    Buyout

    Trilogy Laboratories announced the acquisition of YNS Cosmeceuticals, a skincare brand known for its simple daily “Power Trio” system. Trilogy said the deal combines YNS’s skincare philosophy with Trilogy’s pharmaceutical formulation expertise, physician leadership, and FDA-registered manufacturing capabilities to support YNS’s next stage of growth.

  • Buyer
    Tradebe
    Target
    CitraSource
    Seller
    IFF
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Type
    Buyout

    Tradebe acquired CitraSource, a producer of natural citrus oils and extracts, from IFF. The acquired business will be integrated into Tradebe Life Sciences’ Ingredients division to expand Tradebe’s capabilities and capacity in the U.S. citrus value chain following Tradebe’s prior acquisition of Florachem.

  • Buyer
    SilverCape Investments
    Target
    PetMed Express
    Type
    Buyout

    SilverCape Investments released an open letter to PetMed Express’s board urging the company to engage with a revised proposal to acquire all outstanding shares for $3.00 per share in cash. The offer represents a ~70% premium to PetMed’s June 26, 2026 closing price and, according to SilverCape, has no financing contingency.

  • Buyer
    Bass Pro Shops
    Target
    Cheeca Lodge & Spa
    Type
    Buyout

    Bass Pro Shops agreed to acquire Cheeca Lodge & Spa, a historic oceanfront resort in Islamorada, Florida. The deal is being made through Bass Pro Shops’ nature-based resorts division and is expected to enhance the property while preserving its character and heritage; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Maridea Wealth Management
    Target
    Ashford Investment Advisors
    Seller
    Mike Walsh, Sue Walsh
    Type
    Buyout

    Maridea Wealth Management has acquired Ashford Investment Advisors, a Daytona Beach, Florida-based wealth management firm with approximately $180 million in assets under advisement and management. The deal establishes Maridea’s first practice in Florida and keeps Ashford’s clients working with the same advisor team in the same office while gaining access to Maridea’s tax, investment research, and planning capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Modera Wealth Management
    Target
    Northstar Financial Planners
    Type
    Buyout

    Modera Wealth Management completed a transaction with Northstar Financial Planners, adding $311.6 million in assets under management and expanding Modera’s footprint in Florida. The deal brings Northstar’s team into Modera’s national wealth management platform, with Northstar founder Allen Giese joining Modera as a wealth manager and principal.

  • Buyer
    Aptus Aero, LLC
    Target
    E.M.C. Aerospace, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Aptus Aero, LLC, a Stephens Group portfolio company, has acquired E.M.C. Aerospace, Inc., a Part 145 repair station providing component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for aviation customers. The acquisition strengthens Aptus Aero’s capabilities in repairs and parts sourcing as it builds a provider of highly engineered aviation component MRO services.

  • Buyer
    Tradeify
    Target
    ChartChamps
    Type
    Buyout

    Tradeify announced the acquisition of ChartChamps, a simulated competitive trading platform where users compete in head-to-head Elo-ranked matches using historical market data. ChartChamps will continue to operate under its existing brand as Tradeify expands its year-round competitive trading ecosystem.

  • Buyer
    UpRight Science
    Target
    Highmark's balance assessment application
    Type
    Buyout

    UpRight Science acquired Highmark’s FDA-cleared balance assessment application to bring objective, precise balance measurement into routine clinical care. The technology is intended to help providers measure balance, track changes over time, and intervene before falls occur.

  • Buyer
    Simplicity Group
    Target
    August H. Velten & Associates, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Simplicity Group announced the acquisition of August H. Velten & Associates, an independent retail wealth management and annuity producer in Melbourne, Florida. Founder August Velten is joining as a Simplicity Partner, and the registered investment advisory practice is expected to rebrand as Simplicity Wealth Advisors: Melbourne.

  • Buyer
    Wafra Inc.
    Target
    Navitas Credit Corp.
    Seller
    United Community Bank
    Type
    Buyout

    Wafra announced that investment funds it advises have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Navitas Credit Corp., an equipment finance provider, from United Community Bank for approximately $1.9 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and Navitas will continue to be led by its current management team.

  • Buyer
    J.S. Held
    Target
    Shechter 26 Everett, LLP
    Type
    Buyout

    J.S. Held announced the acquisition of Shechter 26 Everett, a Florida-based forensic accounting and litigation consulting firm, to expand its forensic accounting capabilities for family law disputes and complex commercial disputes. The combined platform is intended to provide specialists across asset valuation and tracing, including digital assets and alternative investments, under a single coordinated team.

  • Buyer
    Pillr Health
    Target
    Cooper Strategy
    Type
    Buyout

    Pillr Health announced that it has acquired Cooper Strategy, a Jupiter, Florida-based company that helps covered entities capture savings from the federal 340B drug pricing program. The combined platform will offer expanded pharmacy solutions for hospitals, health systems, and community health centers, including contract pharmacy administration, split billing, compliance support, and pharmacy optimization.

  • Buyer
    NAI Burns Scalo
    Target
    Cushman 26 Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida (CPSWFL)
    Industry
    Real Estate
    Type
    Buyout

    NAI Burns Scalo acquired Cushman 26 Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida (CPSWFL) in Fort Myers to expand its presence across Florida’s Gulf Coast. The acquisition will transition the local operation to the NAI Burns Scalo brand, while founder Gary Tasman remains actively involved, focusing on strengthening client relationships and growing the team in the region.

  • Buyer
    FrankCrum
    Target
    Haneke Design
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Type
    Buyout

    FrankCrum acquired Haneke Design, a Tampa Bay–based software development and user experience design firm, to strengthen FrankCrum’s technology and HR platform capabilities. FrankCrum plans to incorporate Haneke Design’s engineering, product design, and AI-enabled development workflows into its HRIS platform to improve the experience for its professional employer organization (PEO) clients.

  • Buyer
    SPATCO Energy Solutions, Kian Capital Partners
    Target
    Discovery Tank Testing Inc., Tank Wizards Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Kian Capital-backed SPATCO Energy Solutions has completed the acquisitions of Discovery Tank Testing Inc. and Tank Wizards Inc. The deals expand SPATCO’s environmental services capabilities and scale its Florida presence, adding testing/compliance technicians and tank-cleaning capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Amplix
    Target
    RAS3 Communications and Consulting
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Amplix, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, announced its acquisition of RAS3 Communications and Consulting. The deal expands Amplix’s Florida presence and adds deeper capabilities across customer experience, cybersecurity, cloud, mobility, AI, and related implementation/managed services.

  • Buyer
    Mariner
    Target
    Atlantic Wealth Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Mariner, a national financial services firm, announced its intent to acquire Atlantic Wealth Partners, a Jupiter, Florida-based advisory firm overseeing approximately $218 million in assets. The transaction is expected to close on June 30, 2026 and will bring three Atlantic Wealth Partners advisors to Mariner, expanding its support for first responders and public safety professionals.

  • Buyer
    Convergint
    Target
    JSC Systems
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Convergint announced its acquisition of JSC Systems, a Jacksonville, Florida provider of fire and life safety, security, and communications solutions. The deal will make JSC Systems a wholly owned Convergint subsidiary and expand Convergint’s end-to-end integrated infrastructure capabilities across the Southeast.

  • Buyer
    Senior Market Sales (SMS)
    Target
    Stratton & Company
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    Senior Market Sales (SMS), an insurance marketing organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, acquired Stratton & Company, a retirement planning firm based in Nocatee, Florida. The deal is intended to help Stratton scale its retirement-income planning approach across SMS’s national network and leverage SMS’s health and wealth portfolio.

  • Buyer
    FEC Holdings dba Peak Underground, FVLCRUM Funds, Crescent Peak
    Target
    Cinch Underground, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    FEC Holdings dba Peak Underground (a portfolio company of FVLCRUM Funds and Crescent Peak) acquired Cinch Underground, Inc. The transaction closed on May 4, 2026.

  • Buyer
    Godspeed Capital
    Target
    JP Donovan
    Industry
    IT Services

    Godspeed Capital, a Miami-based private equity firm, has taken a strategic stake in JP Donovan, a Florida electronic security services platform with roughly $160 million in revenue built via 19 acquisitions since 2021. The investment was announced June 8 with undisclosed terms and is intended to accelerate JP Donovan’s buy-and-build expansion across Florida and Texas amid a fragmented electronic security market.

  • Buyer
    Mortgage Forward
    Target
    First Federal Bank Third-Party Origination (TPO) division, QRL Financial
    Seller
    First Federal Bank

    First Federal Bank entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Third-Party Origination (TPO) division, including QRL Financial, to Mortgage Forward, a credit union service organization within the Great Lakes Credit Union family of companies. The deal is intended to help Mortgage Forward expand its national mortgage lending platform and enhance technology and operational support for TPO mortgage partners.

  • Buyer
    Carson Group
    Target
    Jackson Wealth Management
    Type
    Buyout

    Carson Group announced the acquisition of Jackson Wealth Management, a Lake Mary, Florida wealth management firm overseeing more than $1.1 billion in client assets. The deal expands Carson’s presence in the Southeast and adds Jackson to Carson’s network of integrated advisory offices while keeping George P. Jackson and the team in leadership roles.

  • Buyer
    Nation-leading physical therapy platform
    Target
    Multi-location physical therapy practice based in St. Petersburg serving the Tampa Bay area
    Seller
    Christian Aunspaugh, Robert Lugo, Max Riox
    Type
    Buyout

    A multi-location physical therapy practice based in St. Petersburg and serving the Tampa Bay area was acquired by a nation-leading physical therapy platform. The sellers, founder-led physical therapists, sought an exit path that preserved continuity for patients and stability for the team, and the transaction was facilitated by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Sheridan Capital Partners
    Target
    Tres Health
    Seller
    Michael Feeney, Ari Rostowsky, David Morris

    Sheridan Capital Partners has completed a majority recapitalization of Tres Health, a health insurance services provider focused on the self-insured space. The founders sold their stake while continuing to lead the company as senior management, and financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Modern Wealth Management
    Target
    Flaharty Asset Management
    Type
    Buyout

    Modern Wealth Management announced an asset purchase agreement to acquire Clearwater, Florida-based Flaharty Asset Management, a holistic wealth management firm overseeing about $1.1 billion in advisory and brokerage assets. The deal adds an 18-person team (including nine advisors) and expands Modern Wealth’s presence in the Greater Tampa Bay/Clearwater market as part of its broader Southeast footprint growth.

  • Buyer
    Vobis Ventures
    Target
    Optiv Advisory, Consulting and Transformation (ACT) project-based services business (to operate as Optiv Consulting)
    Seller
    Optiv
    Industry
    Cybersecurity
    Type
    Buyout

    Optiv has sold its Advisory, Consulting and Transformation (ACT) project-based cybersecurity services business to Vobis Ventures. The transaction closed on June 1, 2026, and the acquired business will initially operate as Optiv Consulting while Optiv and Optiv Consulting enter an exclusive services partnership for one year.

  • Buyer
    V2 Jets
    Target
    Corporate Aviation
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    V2 Jets, a private aviation charter company, announced it is acquiring Corporate Aviation, a charter brokerage with an established client base and a tenured team of aviation advisors. The deal is intended to expand V2 Jets’ advisor bench and increase capacity to serve a broader range of private travel needs as demand for flexible, non-membership services grows.

  • Buyer
    Apollo Funds, Alpine Investors
    Target
    Apex Service Partners
    Seller
    Alpine Investors (existing investor mentioned as continuing; no seller explicitly named)
    Industry
    IT Services

    Apex Service Partners entered into a definitive agreement for Apollo Funds (funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management) to acquire a minority stake in the company. Alpine Investors, Apex’s existing investor, will also make an additional investment alongside Apollo to support Apex’s continued growth, including expansion of its national footprint, multi-trade service offerings, and technology/workforce infrastructure.

  • Buyer
    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
    Target
    Twin Elms, LLC
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Twin Elms, LLC, a West Palm Beach, Florida-based retail insurance broker specializing in environmental insurance products and services for U.S. clients. Financial terms were not disclosed, and Twin Elms leaders and their team are expected to remain in their current location under Gallagher’s Southeast retail property/casualty brokerage leadership.

  • Buyer
    Lodestone Capital
    Target
    Blulabs
    Industry
    IT Services

    Lodestone Capital led a $7 million investment in Blulabs, valuing the company at $160 million pre-money. The funding is intended to expand Blulabs’ global supply chain platform, including technology infrastructure and customer service capabilities, and to accelerate development of its proprietary AI-enabled supply chain intelligence platform.

  • Buyer
    Flint Group
    Target
    Air Around the Clock
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Flint Group, a Kansas City–based residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical home-services platform backed by General Atlantic, acquired Air Around the Clock, a South Florida HVAC+ services provider. The deal was advised by Transworld M&A Advisors and closed about 60 days after the letter of intent was signed.

  • Buyer
    TransFRESH Corporation, Chiquita Holdings Limited
    Target
    Hazel Technologies
    Industry
    Packaging
    Type
    Buyout

    TransFRESH Corporation, a subsidiary of Chiquita Holdings Limited, announced its acquisition of Hazel Technologies, incorporating Hazel’s proprietary Breatheway post-harvest freshness preservation technology. The deal is intended to strengthen TransFRESH’s Tectrol pallet bag capabilities for the berry industry by improving modified atmosphere packaging and shelf-life outcomes.

  • Buyer
    I Squared Capital
    Target
    Cogent Fiber, LLC (portfolio of ten data center facilities)
    Seller
    Cogent Fiber, LLC (via Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.)
    Industry
    Infrastructure
    Type
    Buyout

    I Squared Capital has entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to acquire a portfolio of ten U.S. data center facilities from Cogent Fiber, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Cogent Communications, for $225 million in cash. The acquisition is intended to seed a new U.S. data center operating platform focused on colocation, high-density deployments, and AI inference infrastructure, with I Squared committing up to $1 billion to build the platform.

  • Buyer
    SPS PoolCare, Storr Group
    Target
    Amenity Pool Services
    Type
    Addon

    SPS PoolCare, a pool services consolidator, acquired the majority of Amenity Pool Services’ pool service operations across six Sun Belt markets. The transaction covers Amenity’s commercial and residential operations in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, and Jacksonville, Florida, plus residential operations in Orlando and Port Charlotte, Florida, and Dallas, Texas.

  • Buyer
    The Motorcoach Store
    Target
    Millennium Luxury Coaches
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Addon

    The Motorcoach Store announced that Millennium Luxury Coaches is joining its family, combining the two luxury motorcoach businesses under a unified growth strategy. The deal is supported by new financing facilities and an equity infusion totaling $60 million to accelerate expansion, with Millennium continuing to operate from Sanford, Florida.

  • Buyer
    Novvia Group
    Target
    APC Packaging
    Seller
    Lisa Lin, Christina Lin
    Industry
    Packaging
    Type
    Addon

    Novvia Group, a rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor backed by Kelso & Company, announced it has acquired APC Packaging, a Fort Lauderdale-based supplier of sustainable luxury beauty packaging solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed, and APC’s primary owners Lisa Lin and Christina Lin will continue leading the business post-acquisition.

  • Buyer
    EMS, Wynnchurch Capital
    Target
    American Metals Supply (AMS)
    Type
    Addon

    EMS, a value-added aluminum products distributor backed by Wynnchurch Capital, announced its acquisition of American Metals Supply (AMS). The deal expands EMS’s geographic reach and strengthens its capabilities across patio and industrial end markets in the United States.

  • Buyer
    HighGrove Partners, LLC, Agellus Capital, LLC
    Target
    Lawn Enforcement Agency (LEA)
    Type
    Addon

    HighGrove Partners, an Atlanta-based commercial landscaping company backed by Agellus Capital, completed its acquisition of Lawn Enforcement Agency (LEA), headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. The deal expands HighGrove’s footprint in Florida and broadens services for commercial clients across North and Central Florida.

  • Buyer
    Palmetto Air & Water Balance, LLC, SRM Equity Partners, LLC
    Target
    SMI Group
    Seller
    Lyndon McGill
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Palmetto Air & Water Balance, LLC acquired SMI Group, a testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) services provider based in Jacksonville, Florida. The acquisition expands Palmetto’s Florida presence and strengthens its ability to serve healthcare, education, commercial, institutional, and industrial end markets. SMI’s former owner Lyndon McGill will continue with Palmetto and remain involved in Jacksonville operations.

  • Buyer
    Betr
    Target
    Ascent Capital Management Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Betr acquired Ascent Capital Management, securing National Futures Association (NFA) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registration to expand regulated prediction markets within its gaming super app. The deal makes Betr a CFTC-registered introducing broker, enabling Betr to accelerate plans to launch Polymarket-powered prediction markets inside the Betr app.

  • Buyer
    Hall Capital Holdings, LLC
    Target
    BatteryPlex, Inc.
    Seller
    BatteryPlex, Inc.
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Buyout

    Generational Group advised BatteryPlex, Inc. in its sale to Hall Capital Holdings, LLC. The acquisition closed on May 4, 2026, with Hall Capital Holdings acquiring the online retailer and distributor of batteries and power solutions based in Coral Springs, Florida.

  • Buyer
    Medical Technology Associates, LLC (MTA)
    Target
    Stat Biomedical, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Medical Technology Associates, LLC (MTA) announced its acquisition of Stat Biomedical, LLC, a national provider of biomedical equipment inspection, calibration, preventative maintenance, and repair services. The deal strengthens MTA’s biomedical equipment services platform and expands its ability to support medical offices, clinics, and surgical centers with reliability and regulatory compliance solutions.

  • Buyer
    Signant Health
    Target
    Ametris (formerly ActiGraph)
    Type
    Buyout

    Signant Health announced its acquisition of Ametris (formerly ActiGraph), combining eCOA solutions with wearable-derived digital outcome measures. The combined platform integrates patient-reported outcomes with continuous sensor data to help sponsors simplify multimodal clinical studies and strengthen regulatory evidence packages.

  • Buyer
    Daysi Gomez of Strandline Capital, Strandline Capital
    Target
    Titan Water Solutions
    Seller
    Jake Tellander, Emily Tellander
    Industry
    Infrastructure
    Type
    Buyout

    Titan Water Solutions was acquired by Daysi Gomez, acting for Strandline Capital, following a competitive sale process. The deal moved quickly, bringing Titan under contract five days after going to market, and was completed in roughly five months.

  • Buyer
    NoblQ
    Target
    QBrainX
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    NoblQ, a global digital transformation and IT services company, announced it has acquired a majority stake in QBrainX, a provider of enterprise hyper-automation and intelligent process solutions. The deal follows a two-year collaboration and is intended to scale NoblQ’s AI-driven automation, data modernization, and enterprise platform services across North America, Europe, and Asia.

  • Buyer
    Citation Capital
    Target
    World Travel Holdings
    Industry
    Transportation

    World Travel Holdings, a technology-enabled cruise distribution and leisure travel platform, announced the completion of a strategic investment from Citation Capital. The deal terms were not disclosed, and co-founders/co-CEOs Jeff and Brad Tolkin will continue leading day-to-day operations with significant ownership.

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