Acquisitions in Minnesota

Tracked deals

924

924 tracked deals across 2006-2026.

Buyer mix

Mixed buyer set

723 strategic · 507 pe

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2024

140 tracked deals announced in 2024.

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
O2 Investment Partners 8 Midwestern private equity firm that forms and backs lower... PE
Arcline Investment Management 6 Growth-oriented private equity firm focused on building i... PE
Northstar Capital 6 Investment manager specializing in junior capital, mezzan... PE
Straightaway Tire & Auto 6 Independent, multi-location aftermarket automotive repair... Strategic (PE-backed)
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. 5 Private investment firm focused on software, technology-e... PE
TA Associates 5 Global growth private equity firm focused on technology, ... PE
Arsenal Capital Partners 4 Private equity firm specializing in middle‑market special... PE
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 4 Global insurance brokerage, risk management and consultin... Strategic
Bertram Capital 4 Lower middle‑market private equity firm focused on contro... PE
Francisco Partners 4 Global private equity firm focused on technology and tech... PE

Acquisition Volume in in Minnesota by Year

Last 10 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 10 years for Acquisitions in Minnesota. 10 2017 11 2018 60 2019 106 2020 140 2021 133 2022 96 2023 140 2024 102 2025 ~133 est. 105 2026
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Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Hawke Media
    Target
    Rocket55
    Seller
    Steven Ayres (Founder of Rocket55)
    Type
    Buyout

    Hawke Media announced the acquisition of Rocket55, a Minneapolis-based full-service digital marketing agency. The deal expands Hawke Media’s Midwest presence and adds Rocket55’s capabilities in SEO, paid media, web development, RevOps, and digital strategy to Hawke Media’s national, full-service marketing platform.

  • Buyer
    Stark Power
    Target
    Cottage Grove energy campus
    Seller
    Ultra Capital, Panamint Capital
    Industry
    Energy
    Type
    Buyout

    Stark Power entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Cottage Grove energy campus near Cottage Grove, Minnesota, from Ultra Capital and Panamint Capital. The campus includes a 262 MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant and a planned 80 MW / 320 MWh battery energy storage project, with contracted revenues tied to Northern States Power (Xcel Energy).

  • Buyer
    Cerity Partners
    Target
    Echo Wealth Management
    Type
    Buyout

    Cerity Partners merged with Minneapolis-area Echo Wealth Management, adding approximately $337 million in assets under management and establishing a presence in Minnesota. The combined firm operates under the Cerity Partners name, while Echo clients continue working with their existing advisory team.

  • Buyer
    Webster Equity Partners, MidCap Financial Trust, MSD Partners, Alcon Research
    Target
    Lifecore Biomedical
    Industry
    Pharmaceuticals
    Type
    Buyout

    Lifecore Biomedical has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Webster Equity Partners in a transaction valued at up to $663.7 million, subject to performance milestones tied to contingent value rights (CVRs). Webster will acquire all outstanding common shares for $6.28 per share in cash at closing plus one CVR per share, with additional payments possible based on revenue and EBITDA milestones.

  • Buyer
    Wold Architects and Engineers, Providus Capital Partners
    Target
    Klein McCarthy Architects
    Type
    Buyout

    Wold Architects and Engineers, backed by Providus Capital Partners, agreed to acquire Klein McCarthy Architects. The formal agreement closed on August 31, 2026. Klein McCarthy is a Minnesota-based architecture firm focused on justice and government facility design.

  • Buyer
    Walser Automotive Group
    Target
    Freeway Ford, Metropolitan Ford, Suburban Chevrolet
    Seller
    Grossman family
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Buyout

    Walser Automotive Group completed the acquisition of Freeway Ford, Metropolitan Ford, and Suburban Chevrolet to expand its presence in the Twin Cities market. The transaction adds nearly 300 employees and transfers ownership from the Grossman family to Walser.

  • Buyer
    NFP
    Target
    Moores Insurance Management, Inc.
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    NFP, an Aon company, acquired Moores Insurance Management, a Minneapolis-based multidisciplinary risk management firm. The deal expands NFP’s property and casualty (P&C) capabilities for high-net-worth individuals and commercial clients in Minnesota, while bringing Moores’ local relationships and personal lines expertise into NFP’s platform.

  • Buyer
    Velosity
    Target
    Lucid Labs
    Seller
    Lucid founder and CEO Tim Hillukka (founder-owned business)
    Industry
    Medical Devices
    Type
    Addon

    Graham Partners’ portfolio company Velosity acquired Lucid Labs, a founder-owned product design, engineering, and prototyping provider serving MedTech OEMs. The deal is intended to expand Velosity’s engineering and innovation capabilities so it can support customers across the full product lifecycle, from early concept development and rapid prototyping through full-scale manufacturing and commercialization.

  • Buyer
    Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
    Target
    Cat Pumps Corporation
    Type
    Buyout

    Franklin Electric Co., Inc. completed its acquisition of Cat Pumps Corporation for $350 million in cash plus performance-based contingent consideration (up to $50 million) in Franklin Electric stock, for a potential total value of $400 million. The deal adds Cat Pumps’ high-pressure positive displacement pump technology and a recurring aftermarket revenue stream to Franklin Electric’s Energy Systems segment.

  • Buyer
    Vitality
    Target
    Icario
    Type
    Buyout

    Vitality announced the acquisition of Icario, a digital-first health action company that helps health payers motivate hard-to-reach members to take meaningful steps toward better health outcomes. The combined organization aims to connect member activation and ongoing engagement with population health results, expanding Vitality’s reach in the U.S. market to serve 19 million members across 30% of U.S. health plans.

  • Buyer
    Trafera
    Target
    Morris Electronics Inc.
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Trafera, a portfolio company of Rotunda Capital Partners, acquired Morris Electronics, a Morris, Minnesota-based IT solutions provider serving state and local government agencies and businesses. The acquisition adds Morris’s public-sector relationships and managed services, cybersecurity, network and application design, and IT outsourcing capabilities to Trafera’s platform.

  • Buyer
    Frazier Healthcare Partners
    Target
    MatrixCare
    Seller
    ResMed
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Frazier Healthcare Partners completed its acquisition of MatrixCare from ResMed, making the post-acute care software provider a standalone company. Frazier plans to support MatrixCare’s next phase of growth through focused investment in product innovation and capabilities for post-acute care providers.

  • Buyer
    BGM
    Target
    John T. Chipman & Company, LLP
    Industry
    Accounting & Tax
    Type
    Addon

    BGM, a full-service accounting, tax, audit, and advisory firm headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, announced it has combined with John T. Chipman & Company, LLP (JTC), an accounting and advisory firm based in Norwood, Massachusetts. JTC will operate under the BGM name immediately, with its partners and team continuing to serve clients from the Norwood office, marking BGM’s first Northeast presence in the Boston area.

  • Buyer
    Sanford Health
    Target
    North Memorial Health
    Seller
    Minnesota Attorney General's Office (regulatory sign-off/oversight approval)
    Type
    Buyout

    Sanford Health, based in South Dakota, was allowed by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office to move forward with its out-of-state acquisition of North Memorial Health. As part of the approval, Sanford signed a 10-year oversight agreement committing to maintain key services—especially at North Memorial’s Robbinsdale flagship safety net hospital—along with investments and protections for labor and patient care.

  • Buyer
    Hidden Harbor Capital Partners
    Target
    Escape Fire Protection Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Hidden Harbor Capital Partners announced a strategic investment to acquire Escape Fire Protection Inc., a regional provider of fire, life & safety services. The company will be a new platform in Hidden Harbor’s third fund, with management remaining active and focused on growing recurring services and expanding into new markets across the Midwest.

  • August 25, 2026
    Buyer
    FORTÉ
    Target
    Vega Global
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    FORTÉ, a workplace communication and collaboration solutions provider, announced its acquisition of Vega Global, described as APAC's largest systems integrator for workplace technology and audiovisual solutions. The deal is intended to expand FORTÉ’s international presence and improve its ability to deliver and support global customers with local expertise.

  • Buyer
    Mann Lake Ltd.
    Target
    Hive Hugger
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Mann Lake Ltd., a beekeeping supplies manufacturer and distributor, announced it is acquiring Hive Hugger, a developer of insulation products for condensing-hive beekeeping. Hive Hugger’s co-founder Peggy DeSanto will remain an active ambassador, while production and distribution will move to Mann Lake’s headquarters in Hackensack, Minnesota.

  • Buyer
    Arxis, Inc., Arcline Investment Management
    Target
    Omnetics Connector Corporation
    Type
    Buyout

    Arxis completed its previously announced acquisition of Omnetics Connector Corporation in a deal valued at approximately $770 million (subject to customary closing adjustments). At closing, Arxis issued 13,351,964 shares of its Class A common stock to former Omnetics shareholders, and Omnetics will operate within Arxis’ Electronic Components segment.

  • Buyer
    Concentra
    Target
    Minnesota Occupational Health (MOH) medical centers (four locations in the Twin Cities)
    Type
    Buyout

    Concentra completed its acquisition of four Minnesota Occupational Health (MOH) medical centers in the Twin Cities (Coon Rapids, Eagan, St. Paul, and Shakopee). Beginning August 17, the centers will operate under the Concentra brand and continue serving existing patients and employer customers while integrating Concentra’s clinical standards and technology.

  • Buyer
    Sunstar Insurance Group, LLC
    Target
    RJR Faribo Insurance Agency
    Type
    Addon

    Sunstar Insurance Group, backed by Reverence Capital Partners, partnered with and added RJR Faribo Insurance Agency to expand its Midwest presence, marking its first agency in Minnesota. The 22-employee agency, based in Eden Prairie and Faribault, becomes part of Sunstar’s integrated insurance brokerage platform.

  • Buyer
    Switzer-CARTY Transportation Services Inc.
    Target
    Agnes Corporation
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    Switzer-CARTY Transportation Services Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Agnes Corporation and its group of operating subsidiaries. The deal marks Switzer-CARTY’s first cross-border expansion into the United States and is pending customary regulatory approvals, including review by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board.

  • Buyer
    Investcorp
    Target
    Berger Financial Group, Inc.

    Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm, has invested in Berger Financial Group, Inc., a full-service wealth management platform serving individual investors and retirement savers across the United States. The investment is intended to accelerate Berger’s growth, expand capabilities, and scale the planning-first, fee-based wealth management model in a fragmented North American RIA market.

  • Buyer
    Carrier Global Corporation
    Target
    75F
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Type
    Buyout

    Carrier Global acquired 75F, a Minneapolis-based developer of cloud-native, wireless, AI-enabled building automation systems. The deal strengthens Carrier’s intelligent-building strategy by integrating 75F’s unified data layer, AI capabilities, and auto-commissioning into Carrier’s existing controls, predictive analytics, and data center thermal management platform.

  • Buyer
    Betco Corporation
    Target
    Multi-Clean
    Seller
    Minuteman International
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Betco entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Multi-Clean, a Minnesota-based commercial cleaning chemical manufacturer, from Minuteman International (a member of the Hako Group). In the same transaction, Betco will divest its powered equipment business to Minuteman, with the deal expected to close on July 31.

  • Buyer
    Apax Digital Funds
    Target
    Inspectorio
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS

    Inspectorio, an AI-powered supply chain quality and risk management platform, announced a growth investment from the Apax Digital Funds. The funding is intended to accelerate development of its Paramo AI layer, expand into new industry verticals, and scale commercial operations for the platform used by brands and retailers and their supplier networks globally.

  • Buyer
    Sizemore, Inc., Inspirit Equity
    Target
    Carlson Building Maintenance
    Seller
    Nick Giese, Kaylee Brown
    Type
    Addon

    Sizemore, Inc. (backed by Inspirit Equity) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Carlson Building Maintenance, a Minneapolis-based janitorial and facility services provider serving retail, grocery, and commercial customers across the Midwest. The deal establishes Carlson as a dedicated, retail-focused division within Sizemore, preserving its leadership team, workforce, and customer relationships.

  • Buyer
    TRUMPF
    Target
    Mate Precision Technologies
    Type
    Buyout

    TRUMPF has signed an agreement to acquire Mate Precision Technologies, expanding its punching and bending tooling portfolio for sheet metal fabricators worldwide. Mate will continue operating independently under its existing brand, with its management and international teams remaining in place.

  • Buyer
    Sentinel Capital Partners
    Target
    DecoPac Inc.
    Seller
    Kohlberg
    Type
    Buyout

    Sentinel Capital Partners acquired DecoPac, a cake-decorating solutions supplier, from private equity firm Kohlberg. DecoPac is headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota and serves over 25,000 customer locations across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, including commercial customers and DIY decorators through expanding e-commerce.

  • Buyer
    Paddletek Group, Thirty-5 Capital
    Target
    PIKKL
    Seller
    Mike Strommen, Dan Martinson
    Type
    Addon

    Paddletek Group announced the acquisition of PIKKL, a performance pickleball paddle company, as part of its strategy to expand its technology and product portfolio. Alongside the acquisition, Paddletek also signed professional pickleball players JW Johnson, Jorja Johnson, Julie Johnson, and Hurricane Tyra Black to expand Team Paddletek.

  • Buyer
    DecisionHR, Coalesce Capital
    Target
    Paymasters, Inc.
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Coalesce Capital’s portfolio company DecisionHR acquired Paymasters, Inc., a Minnesota-based professional employer organization (PEO) serving clients across the Midwest. The deal expands DecisionHR’s Upper Midwest presence and strengthens its PEO and HR outsourcing platform for small and mid-sized businesses.

  • Buyer
    Frazier Healthcare Partners
    Target
    MatrixCare
    Seller
    Resmed
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS

    Frazier Healthcare Partners agreed to acquire MatrixCare from Resmed in a transaction that includes MatrixCare-branded software offerings such as Healthcare First and Citus, but excludes Resmed’s Brightree and MEDIFOX DAN businesses. The deal was reported completed in September 2026; Frazier plans to invest in product innovation and post-acute care capabilities, while Resmed said the sale supports its strategic focus on sleep, breathing, and connected home-based care.

  • Buyer
    Transwestern
    Target
    Forte Real Estate Partners
    Industry
    Real Estate
    Type
    Buyout

    Transwestern announced it has acquired Forte Real Estate Partners, a commercial real estate firm based in the Twin Cities. The deal adds Forte’s healthcare, office, and industrial tenant advisory team members and expands Transwestern’s property management portfolio in the Minneapolis–St. Paul market.

  • Buyer
    Merck KGaA
    Target
    Bio-Techne Corporation
    Type
    Buyout

    Merck KGaA has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Bio-Techne for $73 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at about $11.3 billion (enterprise value). The deal is expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and Bio-Techne shareholder approval.

  • Buyer
    DUOS
    Target
    Linkwell Health
    Type
    Buyout

    DUOS, a “performance infrastructure for health plans,” announced it has acquired Linkwell Health to strengthen its end-to-end platform from enrollment through care completion and health outcomes. The acquisition deepens DUOS’ AI-powered activation layer and expands its footprint to more than 20 health plans nationwide.

  • Buyer
    C.H. Robinson
    Target
    DeSpir Logistics
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    C.H. Robinson acquired DeSpir Logistics, a North America provider of secure transportation and cargo escort services for mission-critical, high-value freight, for approximately $75 million in cash. The deal enhances C.H. Robinson’s premium logistics capabilities by expanding its security-focused, vetted carrier network and adding advanced high-security monitoring and tampering-detection technology.

  • Buyer
    Premier Biotech, Align Capital Partners
    Target
    NexScreen, TransMed
    Seller
    John Debrovner (CEO of NexScreen), Ted Bernhardt (owner of TransMed)
    Type
    Addon

    Align Capital Partners-backed Premier Biotech announced the acquisitions of NexScreen and TransMed to expand its product portfolio, e-commerce capabilities, and global footprint. NexScreen adds point-of-care diagnostic testing presence in Australia and New Zealand, while TransMed strengthens Premier’s catalog and online distribution to 1,000+ direct customer accounts.

  • Buyer
    DXP Enterprises, Inc.
    Target
    General Repair Service
    Type
    Addon

    DXP Enterprises, Inc. has completed the acquisition of General Repair Service, a Minnesota-based provider of pumps, blowers, and related process equipment for water and wastewater and industrial markets. DXP says the deal furthers its national water and wastewater strategy and adds service and repair capabilities to its DXP Water platform.

  • Buyer
    Centri Business Consulting
    Target
    Altair Associates, Inc.
    Industry
    Accounting & Tax
    Type
    Buyout

    Centri Business Consulting acquired Altair Associates, a Minneapolis-based property and casualty insurance and reinsurance underwriting and claims advisory firm. The transaction closed on June 12, 2026, marking Centri’s first acquisition and expanding its Insurance Practice.

  • Buyer
    Bertram Capital, The Bluebird Group founders
    Target
    The Bluebird Group
    Seller
    H.I.G. Capital
    Industry
    Data & Analytics

    H.I.G. Capital sold its minority stake in The Bluebird Group as the company’s founders and Bertram Capital recapitalized the business. The companies did not disclose financial terms. Bluebird is an omnichannel, data and analytics-driven commerce services partner headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

  • Buyer
    Truelink Capital
    Target
    Horwitz
    Seller
    Svoboda Capital Partners

    Truelink Capital entered into a definitive agreement to make a significant investment in Horwitz, a Minneapolis-based provider of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) services serving complex commercial and industrial facilities across the Twin Cities and broader Midwest. Horwitz’s management team, led by CEO Matt Dekkers, will continue to lead the business and retain a significant ownership stake. Financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Dahl Automotive
    Target
    Happy Chrysler dealerships in Rochester (Hyundai and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership properties)
    Seller
    Happy Auto Group
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Buyout

    Family-owned Dahl Automotive acquired two Rochester dealerships—Hyundai and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram—from Happy Auto Group for $23.55 million. The deal closed on June 15, with almost 100 employees expected to remain and Dahl naming a new general manager, Chris Jessen.

  • Buyer
    Sleep Country Canada Inc.
    Target
    Sleep Number Corporation
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Buyout

    Sleep Country Canada acquired substantially all of the assets of Sleep Number through a court-supervised Chapter 11 (Section 363) process. The deal was announced in June and completed on July 21, 2026, expanding Sleep Country Canada into the U.S. and making it the second-largest sleep retailer in the world.

  • Buyer
    Chase Corporation
    Target
    Sheldahl
    Seller
    Flex
    Type
    Buyout

    Chase Corporation acquired Sheldahl from Flex to expand its aerospace and electronics engineered materials capabilities, particularly specialized thin-film technologies. The transaction closed upon signing and financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Ridgewood Infrastructure LLC
    Target
    Dauntless Air
    Type
    Buyout

    Ridgewood Infrastructure LLC acquired Dauntless Air, an aerial firefighting and emergency management infrastructure provider supporting wildfire response. Dauntless operates North America’s largest fleet of Fire Boss aircraft and delivers aerial firefighting capacity to government agencies under long-term availability-based contracts. Financial terms were not disclosed, and Dauntless will continue to be led by CEO Brett L’Esperance and the existing management team.

  • Buyer
    Cadence Education
    Target
    Especially for Children
    Seller
    Angie Williams (former owner of Especially for Children)
    Type
    Buyout

    Cadence Education has acquired Especially for Children, a nine-school early childhood education provider serving families across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The deal expands Cadence’s national footprint to 350 private preschool schools across the United States while strengthening its presence in Minnesota.

  • Buyer
    Atmosphere Commercial Interiors
    Target
    Acre (formerly known as General Office Products)
    Seller
    John Boss, Dave Boss, Jack Boss (late co-founder, referenced)
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Buyout

    Atmosphere Commercial Interiors, an Omni company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, acquired Acre (formerly General Office Products) effective June 1, 2026. Both are Steelcase furniture dealerships serving the greater Minneapolis market, and the combined organization plans a phased integration while expanding capabilities in education and the public sector.

  • Buyer
    Straylight Capital, Scaleworks
    Target
    Patron Points
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS

    Patron Points, a Woodbury, Minnesota-based loyalty and customer engagement software provider for convenience stores, secured a strategic growth investment led by Straylight Capital. The round also included Scaleworks and other Straylight co-investors, and the company plans to expand nationally and advance its loyalty, promotions, portal, self-service tools, and AI-powered business intelligence.

  • Buyer
    Northern Oil and Gas, Inc., Carnelian Energy Capital Management, L.P.
    Target
    Parallax Energy Operating Inc., Light-Oil Duvernay Assets (Duvernay East Shale Basin)
    Seller
    Parallax Energy Operating Inc. (Seller referenced for the assets/interest)
    Industry
    Oil & Gas
    Type
    Buyout

    Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) has agreed to purchase an undivided 25% interest in Parallax Energy Operating Inc.’s Light-Oil Duvernay assets for an initial unadjusted purchase price of CA$350 million (about US$259 million). The transaction is funded with NOG common stock plus cash and includes potential CA$25 million contingent consideration, with NOG expecting to close late in the second quarter of 2026.

  • Buyer
    Trinity Hunt Partners
    Target
    Landscape Endeavors
    Type
    Buyout

    Dallas-based Trinity Hunt Partners closed its first platform investment under a buy-and-build strategy, acquiring Minnesota-based Landscape Endeavors to form Elevation Landscape Group. The combined business targets a national commercial landscaping platform using the acquired company as an anchor for future add-on acquisitions across North America.

  • Buyer
    Installed Building Products, Inc.
    Target
    Diamond Energy Systems, Inc. (DESI)
    Type
    Addon

    Installed Building Products, Inc. (NYSE: IBP) announced the acquisition of Diamond Energy Systems, Inc. (DESI), a Minnesota-based mechanical insulation services company. The deal adds approximately $12 million in annual revenue and expands Installed Building Products’ mechanical insulation offerings across the Upper Midwest retrofit market.

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