Tracked deals
1493
1493 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Tracked deals
1493
1493 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
1115 strategic · 816 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
250 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Harbor Capital Partners | 9 | Operationally-focused private equity firm specializing in... | PE |
| TA Associates | 8 | Global growth private equity firm investing in profitable... | PE |
| The Riverside Company | 7 | Global private equity investor focused on the smaller end... | PE |
| Eagle Merchant Partners | 6 | Atlanta-based private equity firm focused on lower-middle... | PE |
| Gryphon Investors | 6 | Middle-market private investment firm focused on building... | PE |
| New Mountain Capital | 6 | Alternative investment manager and private equity firm fo... | PE |
| Alera Group | 5 | Independent national insurance and wealth services firm o... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Francisco Partners | 5 | Global private equity firm specializing in investments in... | PE |
| Hub International Limited | 5 | Global insurance brokerage and financial services firm pr... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Incline Equity Partners | 5 | Lower middle-market private equity firm focused on invest... | PE |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
Get Engaged joined SAMY in a combination that creates a global social-first influencer and creator marketing organization. Get Engaged will serve as a major platform for SAMY's U.S. expansion, while its founders, leadership team, culture, and operating approach will remain in place.
Pacolet Milliken acquired 100% of Georgia Renewable Power (GRP), which owns two biomass power plants in northeast Georgia. The acquisition expands Pacolet’s biomass platform and was financed by Manulife; the transaction terms were not disclosed.
Vance Street Capital-backed Fumex Air Filtration Systems acquired Filtrabox, expanding Fumex’s specialized air filtration platform. Filtrabox was sold by Montreal-based PAT Technology Systems, and Filtrabox management will remain in place with a significant reinvestment in the combined business.
LPL Financial added Praxis Financial Partners to its broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform. The move brings Praxis’s wealth management team, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, and serving approximately $1.1 billion in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets, into LPL’s advisor network.
Gyde acquired Capstone Benefits Consulting, an Atlanta-area employee benefits consultancy, in its first acquisition in the employee benefits market. The deal expands Gyde’s AI-native brokerage platform beyond Medicare and individual and family plans into group health and employee benefits consulting; Capstone will retain its brand and leadership while integrating Gyde’s AI tools.
Cornell Capital has acquired Hancock Claims Consultants, a national provider of outsourced claims field services for residential property and casualty insurers. The deal is intended to expand Hancock’s proprietary technology, broaden its claims-related service offerings, and pursue additional strategic add-on acquisitions in the insurance claims services market.
Citadel Aviation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mach 1 Aviation Group, a Savannah, Georgia FAA Part 145 certificated repair station specializing in aircraft-on-ground (AOG) response and Gulfstream maintenance support. The transaction is expected to close by the end of September 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and financial terms were not disclosed.
ZenaTech completed its acquisition of Merritt Paul Land Surveying, a Franklin, Georgia-based surveying firm serving solar, transportation, construction, and public-infrastructure customers. The acquisition expands ZenaTech’s Drone as a Service platform’s surveying capabilities and customer reach in solar and transportation infrastructure.
Brookfield agreed to acquire 100% of Reliance Worldwide Corporation in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at approximately US$2.8–2.9 billion. The deal remains subject to shareholder, regulatory and other approvals, with closing expected in the first quarter of 2027.
Perdoceo Education Corporation agreed to acquire 100% of South University Savannah, LLC from South University – Member, Inc. The transaction is subject to regulatory, accreditor and customary closing conditions, with closing expected as early as April 2027; consideration includes $130 million to $140 million at closing, $18 million in deferred payments and up to $56 million in earn-outs.
Axogen entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BioCircuit Technologies for $200 million in cash, adding its NerveTape sutureless nerve-repair device and related biomaterials, precision Nitinol, and bioelectronics capabilities. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions and the spinout of BioCircuit’s electronics research and development business.
Primero Games LLC acquired the Gaming Division of Win Systems, including its Gold Club electronic-roulette business. The deal expands Primero’s international reach in Latin America and the Caribbean by adding slot and electronic-roulette products, manufacturing capabilities, and an installed base of more than 3,000 gaming positions.
RTB Holdings announced its acquisition of Boost Transport, LLC, a Georgia-based provider of managed transportation services, less-than-truckload (LTL), parcel, and fulfillment solutions. Boost will continue operating under its existing name and leadership team as part of the AMX Companies, the asset-light logistics operating group anchored by Alabama Motor Express. The transaction closed on August 21, 2026; terms were not disclosed.
NIBCO completed its acquisition of UniTorq Actuators and Controls to expand its presence in commercial and industrial markets. UniTorq will become part of NIBCO while retaining its people, products, and reputation, with NIBCO planning to invest in enhancing UniTorq’s IT platform to support operations and customer service.
ZonPrep, an Amazon-focused supply chain and FBA prep specialist, announced it has acquired Wizard-Industries and FNSKU Studio, inbound logistics software platforms used by Amazon sellers, prep centers, and 3PLs. The company plans to keep both products operating under their existing names while improving their processes and growth alongside ZonPrep’s physical fulfillment operations.
Generational Group advised First Water Inc in its sale to Fenix Holdco. The acquisition closed on July 31, 2026. First Water provides emergency water purification and water security solutions for critical infrastructure, hospitals, the military, and government agencies.
Priority Courier Experts (PCE) has acquired INPAX Shipping Solutions, an Atlanta-based logistics provider. The deal expands PCE’s geographic reach and service capabilities across the Southeast, adding scale, brokerage/distribution capabilities, and vertical logistics expertise.
Gravity 360, the parent company of Gravity Diagnostics, acquired Med-Lake Laboratory, a full-service clinical laboratory based in Milledgeville, Georgia. The acquisition expands Gravity’s diagnostics-driven healthcare platform into Georgia and Alabama and allows Med-Lake to continue operating under its existing team while benefiting from Gravity’s purchasing scale, compliance programs, and revenue-cycle infrastructure.
Arctos has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons in a deal that values the franchise at approximately $10.6 billion, according to CNBC sources. The investment is expected to occur over the next 18 months in two tranches and remains subject to approval by NFL ownership.
Arbo acquired Cone CPA Firm effective April 24, 2026, expanding Arbo’s financial services ecosystem by combining its finance-operations technology with CPA advisory services. The deal is intended to provide clients an integrated offering across accounting, tax planning, compliance, fractional CFO guidance, and Arbo’s automation platform.
Salt Creek Capital has acquired Craig Wire Products, LLC, a specialty manufacturer of custom-specification shaped magnet wire serving electric motor, generator, and transformer OEMs and aftermarket providers. The deal is aimed at preserving Craig Wire’s differentiated manufacturing capabilities while expanding product capabilities (including copper and aluminum magnet wire) and strengthening OEM partnerships under incoming CEO Hank Pennington.
MAI Capital Management announced the acquisition of Waypoint Wealth Counsel LLC, an Atlanta-based fee-only registered investment advisor managing about $490 million in AUM. The deal is intended to give MAI a foothold in Atlanta and expand wealth management capabilities and alternative investment access while keeping Waypoint’s local leadership in place.
Thoma Bravo has agreed to acquire Accelerant in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value exceeding $4 billion, taking the data-driven specialty insurance platform private. Accelerant shareholders are expected to receive $20.25 per share in cash, representing a 49% premium to the August 12, 2026 closing price.
Privacy Bee has acquired EraseMe.app, a personal data removal service, bringing its customers and privacy technology into Privacy Bee’s platform. The deal is intended to expand Privacy Bee’s continuously identifying and removing exposed consumer information capabilities, and financial terms were not disclosed.
Katapult Holdings, Inc. completed an all-stock combination with The Aaron’s Company, Inc. and CCF Holdings LLC, creating a scaled financial solutions platform for nonprime consumers. With the close of the merger transactions, Aaron’s and CCFI (CCF Holdings) became wholly owned indirect subsidiaries of Katapult Holdings, with the combined company operating through the Aaron’s, CCFI and Katapult brands.
Dream Finders Homes agreed to acquire Beazer Homes USA, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.2 billion, with Beazer shareholders to receive $33.50 per share. The combination is expected to create the sixth-largest U.S. homebuilder, expand Dream Finders’ geographic and product reach, and generate more than $100 million in annual run-rate synergies; as of the October 15 update, closing was expected on October 20, 2026.
Broad Sky Partners completed the sale of Smith + Howard to TPG, with TPG funding the deal through TPG Growth. The transaction concludes Broad Sky’s roughly three-and-a-half-year partnership, during which Smith + Howard expanded from a single Atlanta office into a national platform with multiple locations and an offshore delivery center in India.
BNP Group, backed by Godspeed Capital Management, announced the acquisition of U.S. Cost Incorporated (USC), a global cost management and project controls firm. The deal adds cost estimation, cost management, scheduling, and value engineering capabilities to BNP’s aviation and supply chain engineering platform while expanding exposure into government, healthcare, and education markets.
Turner Supply acquired Millworks & Supply, a Savannah, Georgia-based distributor of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products. The transaction expands Turner Supply’s footprint across coastal Georgia and South Carolina, with Millworks operating under the Turner Supply name as its 10th stocking location.
Troon, a golf and club-related leisure and hospitality management company, acquired Bobby Jones Links, a club management company based in Georgia. Bobby Jones Links will continue operating under its brand with support from Troon, including enhanced resources, expertise, and marketing support.
Golub Capital provided a strategic growth equity investment in Church's Texas Chicken to support restaurant development, remodeling, and continued expansion. The deal terms were not disclosed.
Group 1 Automotive has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the dealership assets and real estate of Hennessy Automobile Companies, adding 10 dealerships to expand its Atlanta presence. The transaction is valued at approximately $1.3 billion and is expected to close by year-end 2026, subject to regulatory and other customary approvals.
Auben Realty announced it has acquired Metro Atlanta-based Peach State Property Management. Peach State Property Management manages approximately 168 residential units, and the acquisition is intended to strengthen Auben’s Metro Atlanta property management and residential sales platform.
Tindall Corporation has completed the acquisition of Atlanta Structural Concrete, which will operate as ASC, A Tindall Company. The deal adds PCI-certified specialty precast concrete capabilities, including in-house design/engineering, and expands Tindall’s manufacturing footprint and full-service capacity across Georgia and the broader Southeast.
FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) has completed the acquisition of Southern Parts & Equipment, Inc. (SP&E), a regional distributor of new, used, and reconditioned railcar parts and equipment. The deal expands FreightCar America's railcar aftermarket distribution capabilities and adds related consulting, inspections, and project services to broaden its aftermarket offering.
IMB Partners acquired Strategic Land Services (SLS), a Georgia-based heavy civil contractor focused on site preparation and infrastructure services for electric utility projects. The transaction was finalized in late May, and financial terms were not disclosed.
Kinderhook Industries announced an investment in American Aero, a Brooklet, Georgia-based producer of precision-manufactured aerospace components. The deal adds growth capital to expand American Aero’s capacity and capabilities, including through a new 47,000-square-foot facility and additional equipment and process investments.
TRG, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, acquired Barcode Supply, a provider of barcode, RFID, labeling, and data capture solutions. The deal expands TRG’s endpoint lifecycle management platform with complementary hardware, consumables, software, and technical services, and strengthens TRG’s presence in the U.S. Southeast. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Shoreline Equity Partners partnered with United Restoration and Preservation, LLC (URP) as an exterior restoration and building envelope services platform. URP, headquartered in Mableton, Georgia, provides waterproofing, coatings, and historical restoration work and plans to pursue add-on acquisitions nationally with Shoreline’s support.
Camp Lake Capital has sold Electrical Cable Specialists, LLC (ECS) to Emerald Lake Capital Management. ECS is a specialty cable distributor and project integrator serving power generation, industrial, transit and rail, data center, renewables, and transmission and substation markets. The transaction closed on July 2, 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.
LEHR, the emergency vehicle upfitter and a portfolio company of Broadwing Capital, acquired the emergency vehicle upfitting assets of ProLogic ITS. The deal expands LEHR’s network with additional locations across Georgia, Alabama, and Florida and deepens its Southeast presence while adding specialized federal capability tied to Level 3 CJIS clearance. Financial terms were not disclosed.
MountainSeed, a provider of appraisal management and valuation technology for community banks and credit unions, completed a $38 million minority growth investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners. The financing is intended to accelerate AI-powered product innovation, expand MountainSeed’s capital markets offerings, and grow its go-to-market reach.
SPS PoolCare, a PE-backed U.S. swimming pool services platform, completed its acquisition of Good Boy Pool Services to expand into the Atlanta market. The deal adds new residential and commercial recurring pool maintenance customers and marks another step in SPS PoolCare’s roll-up strategy.
Keyfactor, a trust infrastructure platform for the AI and quantum era, announced a $1 billion+ strategic growth investment led by Summit Partners. Following the close, existing investors Insight Partners and Sixth Street Growth will maintain significant ownership, supporting Keyfactor’s product innovation, global expansion, and strategic acquisitions.
PowerHouse Automotive Group acquired Griffin Chevrolet of Sylvester, expanding the company to five dealerships and its first Chevrolet franchise. The deal closed on July 1, 2026, creating PowerHouse’s first multi-brand Ford-and-Chevrolet automotive campus in Sylvester, Southwest Georgia.
East West Manufacturing announced it has acquired Vexos, an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider. The deal expands East West’s engineering and global manufacturing capabilities and strengthens its presence across the Americas and Asia, including scale in high-mix, high-complexity manufacturing and regulated end markets (medical, aerospace, and AI data centers).
SMART Safety Gulf Coast, a Carr’s Hill-backed safety services platform, acquired AMC Safety and Safe Construction Consulting to expand its workplace safety and compliance capabilities across the Gulf Coast and broader Southeast/Mid-Atlantic regions. The deals add safety program management, OSHA training, jobsite inspections, and staffing/workforce development services to the platform while extending geographic reach into Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, and surrounding markets.
Bluespring Wealth acquired Element Wealth Advisors, a comprehensive financial planning and wealth management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The deal is intended to support Element’s long-term growth and enhance its operational, strategic, and technology resources while preserving Element’s planning-first, client-first culture and leadership.
Yes& announced it has acquired Modo Modo, a B2B-focused agency based in Atlanta. The acquisition expands Yes&’s capabilities in B2B branding, strategic marketing, sales enablement, and omnichannel media while deepening its Atlanta presence.
The Zero Proof, an adult non-alcoholic beverage platform, announced the acquisition of The New Bar, a West Coast non-alcoholic hospitality and cultural discovery platform. The combination brings The Zero Proof’s national e-commerce/owned brand portfolio and retail distribution together with The New Bar’s relationships across hospitality, live events, and culture.
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