Tracked deals
169
169 tracked deals across 2026.
Tracked deals
169
169 tracked deals across 2026.
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
147 strategic · 47 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
316 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Pointe Advisors | 2 | Independent registered investment adviser providing wealt... | Strategic |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 2 | Large global pharmaceutical company investing in next-gen... | Strategic |
| Experian | 2 | Global data and technology company providing identity, an... | Strategic |
| Fort Point Capital | 2 | Management-led private equity firm investing in service-c... | PE |
| The Riverside Company | 2 | Global investment firm focused on the smaller end of the ... | PE |
| WSB LLC | 2 | Infrastructure engineering and consulting firm expanding ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| 1291 Group | 1 | Independent insurance broker offering wealth protection a... | Strategic |
| AAFCPAs | 1 | Top 100 CPA and advisory firm providing audit, tax, accou... | Strategic |
| ACA Group | 1 | Financial services governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)... | Strategic |
| AEA Elevate | 1 | Growth buyout strategy within AEA Investors focused on pr... | PE |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
Hightower Signature Wealth added Boston Hill Advisors to its national wealth management platform. The move brings approximately $1.6 billion in assets under management, along with 18 employees and 11 advisors, and Boston Hill will continue operating from offices in North Andover and Natick, Massachusetts.
Envestnet announced a definitive agreement to acquire Vestmark, a provider of portfolio management technology, institutional-grade trading, and outsourced investment management services for wealth firms. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and terms were not disclosed.
ALKU, a specialized staffing firm, announced its acquisition of rockITdata, a technology consulting company focused on AI, digital transformation, and data analytics for enterprise and public-sector customers. The deal is intended to expand ALKU’s Healthcare Information Technology (HCIT) capabilities and extend its reach into specialized federal health contracts while keeping ALKU focused on its core staffing model.
Yellow Wood Partners agreed to acquire Nestlé’s Holistic Health platform for $1.0 billion. The platform includes leading VMS brands such as Nature’s Bounty, Nuun, Osteo Bi-Flex, and Gard, and Yellow Wood plans to operate it as a standalone business to drive innovation and organic growth.
VSE Corporation has acquired Atech Turbine Components, a specialized aviation MRO provider focused on repairs for complex hot-section components for aircraft turbine engines. The deal expands VSE Aviation’s proprietary, OEM-approved repair portfolio—adding more than 300 repair approvals—and deepens its alignment with Pratt & Whitney Canada platforms.
NewBold Technologies, a Fort Point Capital portfolio company, completed its acquisition of Spencer Technologies, a technology lifecycle services provider serving multi-site retail and hospitality brands. The combined platform is intended to deepen NewBold’s North American coverage and expand capabilities across point-of-sale, RFID, audio/visual, networking, and payments technology, supported by Spencer’s retail relationships and delivery operations.
Chase Corporation acquired Hylomar Holdings Limited to expand Chase’s engineered materials portfolio, specifically in high-performance sealants and adhesives. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Chase’s presence in industrial, transportation, aerospace, and power generation/end-use markets by leveraging Hylomar’s differentiated technology and global brand.
Cunningham Security Systems, operating through its owner group, completed the acquisition of S.W. Alarms, LLC, a security and fire alarm services provider based in Pembroke, Massachusetts. The deal expands Cunningham’s presence across Plymouth County and Southeastern Massachusetts while maintaining existing S.W. Alarms customer relationships and service continuity.
Concord Holdings Management LLC acquired Paramount Placement LLC, a skilled-trades talent solutions and staffing platform serving high-demand roles across the United States. Route 2 Capital Partners provided debt and equity alongside Concord Holdings to support Paramount’s next phase of growth. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and Paramount leadership retained meaningful equity with founder Steve Smith remaining as senior adviser and Nicholas Sillaro becoming President.
Nasdaq has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LeveL Markets, an alternative trading system (ATS) platform and institutional execution venue. The deal is intended to strengthen Nasdaq’s ability to deliver institutional-grade liquidity solutions and support its “always-on” digital liquidity strategy via its newly formed Digital Liquidity Networks organization.
Context Labs acquired Agora (Europe) Limited and its Kinertic carbon-intelligence platform, integrating Kinertic into Context Labs’ industrial AI and data infrastructure. Trafigura also made a strategic capital investment in Context Labs and signed a multi-year master services and platform licensing agreement to deploy the combined platform across its commodity trading desks.
CAI Software acquired LLumin, a purpose-built industrial CMMS provider serving complex mid-market and enterprise manufacturers. The acquisition expands CAI’s manufacturing software platform with real-time condition monitoring, predictive maintenance alerts, automated work orders, and asset lifecycle management, with the combined platform aimed at reducing unplanned downtime and improving machine uptime.
Surplus Solutions LLC, an NMS Capital portfolio company, acquired Boston Industries, a Walpole, Massachusetts-based specialist in technical repair and refurbishment of laboratory instruments. The deal expands Surplus Solutions’ in-house lab repair capabilities across flow cytometry, microscopy, liquid handling, and other core instrument categories. Terms were not disclosed.
Currier Plastics, a life sciences contract development and manufacturing provider, completed its strategic acquisition of Sage Product Development. Sage is an engineering, design, and development provider that helps medical device companies take products from concept to commercialization, including contract manufacturing support.
Lane Four acquired Astralis, a Salesforce Summit consulting partner based in Acton, Massachusetts. The deal expands Lane Four’s Salesforce delivery capabilities and broadens its industry coverage, pairing Lane Four’s Agentforce/AI revenue-stack experience with Astralis’s enterprise architecture expertise and long-standing client relationships.
Anaqua, a provider of intellectual property (IP) management technology and services, announced its acquisition of Unified Patents. The combined offering expands Anaqua’s capabilities for litigation prevention, licensing risk mitigation, and intelligence across the IP lifecycle to help organizations proactively reduce patent litigation risk.
Talica announced the acquisition of Pure Clean Systems, a provider of high-purity cleaning, passivation, derouging, bioburden remediation, and electropolishing services. The deal is intended to strengthen Talica’s field execution capabilities and expand its presence in high-purity environments, including biotech/pharma and data center cooling systems.
Curium US Holdings LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Lantheus Holdings, Inc. for $102.50 per share in cash at closing, plus non-transferable Contingent Value Rights (CVRs) potentially paying up to an additional $12.00 per share tied to commercial milestones through 2030. The transaction is valued at up to approximately $8.0 billion and is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to customary approvals and regulatory clearances.
Heritage Global’s Financial Assets division acquired Boston Note Company, a nationwide broker and buyer of privately held seller notes and carry-back notes. The deal is intended to expand Heritage Global’s Financial Assets platform into additional asset classes and distribution channels, with a focus on residential and commercial real-estate backed seller notes.
Frazier & Deeter (FD), an accounting and advisory firm, announced its acquisition of Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP, an accounting and business advisory firm headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts. The deal is intended to establish FD’s New England presence and expand advisory capabilities across the Greater Boston market, while integrating Gray, Gray & Gray into FD’s operational and support infrastructure.
Livers Bronze, a Kansas City manufacturer of ornamental handrail systems, announced a strategic merger with DeAngelis Iron Work, a South Easton, Massachusetts fabricator of architectural metals and steel stairs. The companies will continue operating under their respective brands with leadership and personnel staying in place, aiming to collaborate while preserving customer relationships and project execution. DeAngelis Iron Work also expects to relocate to a larger facility in the Boston area to support efficiency and future growth.
Synlogic and Caldera Therapeutics entered into a definitive all-stock merger agreement to combine into a newly formed holding company, with the combined company operating as Caldera Therapeutics, Inc. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027 and includes a concurrent upsized private placement expected to generate approximately $278 million to fund Phase 2 development of CLD-423.
Included Health signed a definitive agreement to acquire Firefly Health, a clinically-integrated health plan and advanced primary care provider. The companies plan to combine Included Health’s AI-native navigation and clinical platform with Firefly’s NCQA-accredited primary care model, dynamic benefit design, and a nationwide network of 2,300+ care partners to deliver a scalable alternative health plan for employers. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to regulatory review.
New Silver, a tech-enabled real estate lending platform, announced the acquisition of Mayflower Venture Partners, a Quincy, Massachusetts-based direct lender focused on fix-and-flip and new construction loans in New England. The deal is intended to deepen New Silver’s New England presence while giving Mayflower’s clients access to a broader suite of loan products, technology (including AI-assisted underwriting), and increased capital capacity.
Mapfre USA, a subsidiary of Mapfre S.A., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Safety Insurance Group, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.54 billion. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2027 and is intended to deepen Mapfre USA’s property and casualty franchise in Massachusetts and the broader U.S. Northeast.
Dassault Systèmes has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ArisGlobal, an AI-native life sciences compliance and drug-safety software platform, for approximately $1.8 billion in cash at closing plus up to $200 million in milestone payments tied to multi-year AI-related revenue targets. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
International private equity firm Cinven has agreed to acquire Salsify, Inc., a cloud-native Product Experience Management (PXM) software provider. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Premier Care Dental Management (PCDM), a dental clinical organization backed by The Jordan Company and Regal Healthcare Capital Partners, has acquired Brookline Smile Artists, a cosmetic dentistry practice in Brookline, Massachusetts. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Boston Globe Media acquired InstaTrac, a Massachusetts-based government information company providing legislative and municipal tracking services. The deal expands the Globe’s ability to access and analyze government data to strengthen journalism and adds a B2B subscription information business to its portfolio.
Riverview Landscapes acquired Kevin Labadini Corporation, a commercial landscaping and snow management provider headquartered in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The deal is a tuck-in add-on to Riverview’s Boston Metro West branch within its New England region and brings Labadini Corp.’s Shrewsbury facility into the existing local operations.
Valsoft Corporation acquired Dispatch, a Boston-based field service software platform, through its wholly owned subsidiary Manos Software Group. The deal also includes Dispatch’s Salesforce-native mobile forms business, Youreka, which provides guided inspections and other structured field workflows.
Precinmac LP acquired Advance Mfg. Co., a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of precision machined components, welded fabrications, and assemblies serving defense and commercial aerospace. The deal also brings New England Custom Coaters (NECCI) into Precinmac, adding specialty coating and finishing capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.
Ernie Ball entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Source Audio, a Massachusetts-based company behind effects pedals and effects processing software. Source Audio will continue to operate under its own brand as Ernie Ball expands global distribution, dealer support, and market reach for Source Audio’s premium effects.
Boris FX announced the acquisition of iZotope, an audio production technology company known for intelligent audio tools such as RX, Ozone, Neutron, and Nectar. The deal is intended to broaden Boris FX’s professional audio and video post-production portfolio and deepen its machine-learning-driven smart audio capabilities.
Lockheed Martin signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) defense company, for $3.45 billion. The deal is intended to expand Lockheed Martin’s ability to deliver sonar solutions across next-generation maritime platforms, with Ultra Maritime joining Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems business area upon closing.
United Therapeutics announced it has acquired Thymmune Therapeutics, a privately held preclinical-stage biotechnology company developing thymic regenerative cell therapies. The deal includes $140 million paid in cash upfront, plus potential earn-out payments of up to $160 million tied to clinical and regulatory milestones through 2031.
Coastal Bridge Advisors completed a strategic merger with Waddell & Associates and One Charles Private Wealth. The combined firm operates under the Coastal Bridge Advisors name and will have more than $10 billion in assets under management (as of June 30, 2026), expanding client resources, technology, and advisory capabilities across multiple regions.
Harbour Group has acquired Symmons Industries and its connected entity, Symmons Connected. Terms were not disclosed. Symmons manufactures specification-grade plumbing products and also offers smart water management solutions through its Evolution AI-First software platform.
King Risk Partners announced it has acquired Perry Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency based in North Andover, Massachusetts. The acquisition supports King Risk Partners’ continued strategic expansion in Massachusetts by partnering with independent agencies that have strong local relationships and client-focused service.
PLS Logistics Services (PLS) announced the acquisition of The AGL Group, an international freight forwarder and supply chain company based in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The deal expands PLS’s non-asset-based service portfolio by adding international forwarding capabilities such as drayage, ocean freight, and customs brokerage.
The Master Group, a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) distributor, completed its acquisition of Distributor Corporation of New England (DCNE), a Carrier distributor serving eastern New England. The deal expands Master’s U.S. footprint in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island while adding DCNE’s eight-location network and contractor relationships.
AbbVie entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apogee Therapeutics in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $10.9 billion ($135.11 per share). The deal is intended to deepen AbbVie’s immunology portfolio and expand its clinical presence in respiratory diseases, with Apogee’s lead program zurilokibart (APG777) targeting IL-13 for atopic dermatitis and its pipeline including APG273 for asthma. Closing was expected in Q3 2026, subject to customary regulatory and shareholder approvals; AbbVie later announced completion on Sept. 3, 2026.
AYCE Capital announced an investment in Netwide Technical Solutions, a managed IT services and cybersecurity provider based in Pembroke, Massachusetts. The deal is positioned as AYCE’s first investment in Massachusetts, with AYCE taking on back-office functions such as sales, accounting, and vendor management to support Netwide’s continued growth.
DelCam Capital’s portfolio company, Space Age Electronics, acquired SprinkGuard, a manufacturer of specialty fire-sprinkler protection products. SprinkGuard will operate as part of Space Age Electronics, gaining access to its national distribution network and fire systems integrator relationships to expand market reach.
Flexstone Partners agreed to acquire Glouston Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity secondaries manager, to create a scaled private markets platform managing more than $15 billion across primary, co-investment and secondary strategies. The deal combines Flexstone’s global primary/co-investment capabilities with Glouston’s North American secondary presence and U.S. distribution leadership.
xFact acquired Stonewall Solutions, a provider of custom technology solutions for state and local government. The deal expands xFact’s public sector technology platform with additional service offerings and mission-critical capabilities, while broadening its geographic footprint across the Northeast and adjacent markets.
Grey Wind Capital has completed investments in Maher Services and F. G. Sullivan, combining them to form a consolidated water well services platform across New England. Maher Services is the platform, and F. G. Sullivan joined the partnership on June 1, 2026, while both businesses retain their existing names.
GSK announced an agreement to acquire clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Nuvalent for $10.6 billion to expand its lung cancer oncology portfolio. The deal will include three non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) programs, led by zidesamtinib and neladalkib, and is expected to drive revenue growth beginning in 2027.
Azara Healthcare acquired Advocatia, a digital-first public benefits enrollment platform, to help safety-net providers and health plans maintain Medicaid coverage during redetermination. The combined solution pairs Azara’s population health and risk stratification (DRVS) with Advocatia’s guided enrollment workflow for applications, documentation, and initial enrollment/renewal in 75 languages. Terms were not disclosed, and the platform was described as available immediately to Azara clients.
Aprio announced its acquisition of Waldron H. Rand & Company, P.C., a Dedham, Massachusetts accounting firm with more than 110 years of history serving New England businesses and families. The combination took effect June 1, 2026 and adds expanded accounting, advisory, tax, wealth management, and legal capabilities to Aprio’s Greater Boston platform, including the Rand & Sweet client accounting services practice.
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