Tracked deals
1480
1480 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Tracked deals
1480
1480 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
1106 strategic · 810 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
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 acquired Boost Transport, LLC, a Georgia-based provider of managed transportation services, LTL, parcel, and fulfillment solutions. The transaction closed on August 21, 2026, and Boost will continue operating under its existing name and leadership team within the AMX Companies platform.
Amazon-focused supply chain and FBA prep specialist ZonPrep acquired Wizard-Industries and FNSKU Studio, two inbound logistics software platforms for inventory moving into Amazon. ZonPrep said it plans to keep both products operating under their existing names while expanding its control of both the physical and digital layers of the Amazon inbound process.
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 deal expands Gravity’s diagnostics platform into Georgia and Alabama, with Med-Lake continuing to operate from its existing Milledgeville location under its current team.
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 acquired Waypoint Wealth Counsel, a fee-only RIA based in Atlanta that manages approximately $490 million in assets and serves more than 100 households. The deal expands MAI into the Atlanta wealth management market and provides Waypoint with access to MAI’s planning resources, institutional family office platform, alternative investment sourcing, lending capabilities, and operational infrastructure. Waypoint officially joined MAI effective August 14, 2026.
Thoma Bravo has entered into a definitive all-cash agreement to acquire Accelerant, a data-driven specialty insurance risk exchange platform, for an enterprise value exceeding $4 billion. Under the deal, Accelerant Class A and Class B shareholders will receive $20.25 per share in cash, representing a 49% premium, and the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027 subject to approvals and customary conditions.
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 completed its previously announced all-stock combination with The Aaron’s Company and CCF Holdings LLC. The transaction creates a scaled omnichannel platform combining lease-to-own and other alternative consumer finance capabilities across the Aaron’s, CCFI, and Katapult brands.
Dream Finders Homes, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Beazer Homes USA, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.2 billion. Beazer shareholders will receive $33.50 per share, and the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary approvals and conditions.
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.
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire 100% of the stock of First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. in a combined stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $163 million. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, and will expand Colony’s footprint across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
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.
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.
Mantis Innovation has acquired E4E Solutions to expand its ability to design and deliver complex mechanical and energy-efficiency projects from assessment through implementation. The combined organization brings together Mantis’ expertise in building controls, energy advisory, and facility management with E4E’s engineering and design-build project delivery capabilities.
Allvia, a workforce services platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, announced its acquisition of Smith Communication Partners, a consulting firm focused on workforce strategy and employee communications. The deal expands Allvia’s ability to help employers design, administer, and communicate workforce programs across the employee lifecycle.
Thurston Group, a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced the formation of a national dental support platform by uniting SGA Dental Partners, Gen4 Dental Partners, and Modis Dental Partners under the SGA Dental Partners brand. The combined platform will serve 250+ locations and 500+ dentists across 26 states, combining doctor recruiting, professional development, and implant/specialty support capabilities.
Humana entered into a definitive agreement to divest all or substantially all of its minority interest in Gentiva, an end-of-life care provider. The agreement values Humana’s minority stake at approximately $900 million, with proceeds intended for general corporate purposes; the transaction is expected to close in Q3 2026 subject to approvals.
The Scion Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the operating business of Atlanta-based Student Quarters. The deal will expand Scion’s student housing platform to nearly 118,000 bedrooms across 94 university markets, with Student Quarters leadership retaining asset ownership and involvement post-closing. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Consensus announced its acquisition of Saleo, and also stated it has closed the previously announced acquisition of Peel. Together, the companies form an end-to-end agentic Product Experience Platform combining interactive tours, AI demo agents, conversational AI, and live demos to deliver unified buyer intelligence across the B2B buying journey.
Xplor Technologies announced the acquisition of Bitlancer, a technology provider focused on payroll automation and AI-powered tools for fitness operators. The deal will embed payroll processing and AI business automation directly into Xplor’s vertical SaaS platforms serving fitness and leisure, golf and clubs, recreation, field services, and education. Bitlancer’s team will remain with Xplor to continue developing and expanding the embedded payroll and AI capabilities after the transaction closes.
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Fire Protection Specialists to expand and strengthen its integrated fire suppression capabilities across the Pacific Northwest. Fire Protection Specialists provides installation and maintenance of fire suppression and fire alarm systems for commercial and industrial customers across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and California.
AutoNation, Inc. acquired Toyota of Newnan, effective June 8, 2026. The dealership will be renamed AutoNation Toyota Newnan and is expected to strengthen AutoNation’s presence in Georgia as part of its growth strategy through adding stores in key markets.
SUNation Energy and Suniva have signed a definitive reverse merger agreement in which Suniva will merge with a wholly owned subsidiary of SUNation. The combined company is expected to operate under the Suniva name and continue SUNation’s Nasdaq listing, with Suniva stockholders expected to own a majority of the post-merger equity.
Doeren Mayhew has acquired Atlanta-based GRIFFIN Global Technologies, a software development, AI automation, data analytics and technology consulting firm. The deal expands Doeren Mayhew’s software and AI capabilities, with GRIFFIN continuing to operate under its existing name and leadership.
Saothair Capital Partners completed the acquisition of EAM Corp. (Engineered Absorbent Materials) from Domtar Corporation through a newly formed affiliate. Following closing, EAM General Manager Vanecia Carr became CEO and Lori Venn became Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, with Michael Fagan joining EAM’s board.
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