Acquisitions in New Jersey in 2025

Ooma, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Phone.com for approximately $23.2 million in cash, subject to customary working capital adjustments. The purchase adds Phone.com's proprietary UCaaS platform and roughly 36,000 customers (about 87,000 users) to Ooma's portfolio, expanding its SMB-focused unified communications footprint and is expected to be accretive to adjusted EBITDA beginning December 26, 2025.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired S.E.M. Security Systems, a Ramsey, New Jersey–based provider of security and fire alarm systems that also operates in Warwick, New York. The acquisition expands Pye-Barker's fire, life-safety and security footprint in the Northeast and brings S.E.M.'s installation, inspection, monitoring and maintenance capabilities and local team into Pye-Barker's national platform.

Wrist Group has acquired Delaware Ship Supply (DSS), a century-old ship chandler based in Camden, New Jersey, to strengthen its commercial and operational presence along the U.S. East Coast. The acquired business will be rebranded as Wrist Delaware and integrated into Wrist’s global marine supply and digital platforms; Wrist is a portfolio company of an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company.

Riverview Landscapes acquired the landscaping and snow management business of Irrigation and Landscape Management, Inc. (ILM), a Parsippany, New Jersey–based provider of commercial landscaping, irrigation design/installation, drainage and fertilization services. The deal expands Riverview's Northern New Jersey footprint and irrigation/snow-management capabilities and is the company's 19th acquisition since 2022; ILM founder Steven Raibick will remain involved in a consulting capacity.

Kiely Family of Companies (KIELY) has acquired Sodon Electric, a Long Branch, New Jersey-based electrical contractor serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The acquisition is the second electrical company added to KIELY’s electrical services platform since 2024 and expands the firm’s diversified energy and electrical service capabilities.

CRH has acquired North American Aggregates (NAA), a supplier of aggregates headquartered in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, expanding CRH Americas Materials' presence and aggregate reserves in the New York–New Jersey region. The acquisition integrates NAA's waterfront plant and processing capabilities into CRH's Tilcon NY operations to support long-term supply for construction and infrastructure customers.

The Colt Group, a Houston-based online leak repair and line intervention operator backed by private equity firm Capstreet, has acquired Garrison Enterprise Inc., a Vineland, New Jersey provider of line intervention services with operations along the U.S. East Coast. The acquisition (terms not disclosed) expands Colt's line intervention capabilities and geographic reach across its service territories while retaining Garrison's leadership team for continuity.

Pickleball Kingdom, the premier indoor pickleball franchisor, has acquired The Pickle Jar, an eight-court indoor pickleball club at 315 Roycefield Rd in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey. The location will be converted into Pickleball Kingdom Hillsborough and operated by franchisees Yashraj Kurani and Dip Jadawala as part of the brand's ongoing New Jersey expansion.

Jordan Partners LLC has made a strategic growth investment in Vanguard Claims Administration, a family-owned third-party administrator (TPA) and independent adjusting platform serving property and casualty insurance markets. The capital will support Vanguard’s investments in technology, data/reporting, client infrastructure and a disciplined tuck-in acquisition strategy while preserving founder-led culture and client relationships.

Voyager Trucking Corporation has acquired Vision Transport, a Fairview-based regional hauler that serves municipal solid waste customers across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The combination creates a larger Mid‑Atlantic waste transportation platform, expands Voyager's fleet and capabilities, and will keep the Vision brand and employees in place with Tim Markoglu continuing in a senior executive role.

The Rapid Group, a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has acquired Pumping Solutions, Inc., a Clifton, New Jersey provider of pump service, repair, machine-shop capabilities and emergency response for high‑rise commercial and residential buildings. The add-on expands TRG’s service capabilities and geographic reach into the Northern New Jersey/New York metropolitan market while Pumping Solutions’ management will continue to run day-to-day operations.

SAI MedPartners, a Northlane Capital Partners-backed healthcare consultancy, has acquired The Dunn Group, a Totowa, New Jersey-based competitive intelligence firm focused on pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. The acquisition expands SAI's competitive intelligence capabilities and deepens its life sciences market research and analytics offerings.

BriteLife Recovery has acquired Summit Behavioral Health, an established intensive outpatient program (IOP) in Princeton Junction, New Jersey, marking BriteLife’s first expansion into outpatient services. The acquisition integrates Summit’s IOP into BriteLife’s continuum of care and gives Summit access to BriteLife’s clinical, operational, and alumni resources.

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. (IWS) has acquired Filco Carting Corp., a long-standing New York City waste hauler now headquartered in Closter, New Jersey. IWS will integrate Filco's commercial and residential collection services, municipal contracts, nearly 40 fleet vehicles and more than 100 employees to strengthen CWZ preparedness across NYC and expand its footprint in New Jersey.

A joint venture formed by Robinhood Markets and Susquehanna International Group acquired 90% of MIAX Derivatives Exchange (MIAXdx) from Miami International Holdings, which retained a 10% stake. The deal gives Robinhood and SIG a CFTC‑registered designated contract market and derivatives clearing organization to accelerate the firms' entry and capability expansion into prediction markets and derivatives trading.

Kinective has acquired Compuflex Corporation, a Springfield, New Jersey–based provider of cash automation and currency-tracking solutions with more than 40 years of experience. The deal expands Kinective’s cash automation and device management capabilities, bringing Compuflex’s customer relationships and technical expertise into Kinective’s banking operations platform.

Clinigen has completed the acquisition of SSI Strategy, adding SSI's strategic advisory capabilities and an established U.S. and European footprint to Clinigen's global pharmaceutical services platform. The deal brings over 200 employees (including ~145 consultants) and a deep biotech client base to Clinigen, expanding its end-to-end lifecycle services from clinical strategy through global commercialisation.

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has acquired a minority ownership stake in Private Advisor Group, the Morristown, New Jersey–based RIA with $41.3 billion in AUM. Republic Capital Group served as the investment banking advisor to Private Advisor Group. The investment joins LPL with existing minority owner Merchant Investment Management and six legacy shareholders to deepen strategic ties and expand programs, technology, and operational support for advisors.

Yorktel, a New Jersey–based systems integrator and managed services provider, and Kinly, an Amsterdam-headquartered AV and unified communications integrator, have completed a merger to form Yorktel-Kinly. The combined company will operate globally with expanded capabilities in systems integration and managed services, serving more than 2,500 clients across 27 offices and a combined workforce of over 1,600 employees.

H.I.G. Capital, through one of its affiliates, has made a strategic investment in Rely Home, a nationwide home warranty provider. Rely’s founder Victor Hakim and senior management will continue to lead the business and retain a significant ownership stake; the investment will support Rely’s expansion, technology enhancements, and improvements to the customer and technician experience.

Fingerpaint Group has acquired L&M Healthcare Communications, a New Jersey–based medical communications agency that serves biotech and pharmaceutical clients. The acquisition expands Fingerpaint Medical's medical communications and medical affairs capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

Eastern Communications Ltd., a mission-critical communications provider, has acquired Hazlet, New Jersey-based PMC Wireless, a regional public safety communications technology integrator led by the Casciano family. The deal expands Eastern's Tri-State service footprint and brings additional technical capabilities and product categories into Eastern's national distribution network to better serve public safety, utilities, and transportation customers.

Tradespace has acquired Paragon, an AI-driven patent-drafting startup founded by Princeton computer science students, to integrate Paragon’s transparent, traceable patent-drafting technology into its IP management platform. The deal brings Paragon’s founding team into Tradespace and positions Tradespace as an AI-powered platform supporting the full intellectual property lifecycle, accelerating patent drafting and reducing time and cost for corporate, university, and independent inventors.

Network Coverage, a managed service provider backed by Tenex Capital Management, has acquired ACA Computers, a 21-year provider of managed IT services. Peapack Private Investment Banking advised ACA's selling shareholders JP Pladek and Paul Schmalz; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Network Coverage's capabilities and geographic reach in delivering managed IT, cybersecurity and cloud services to mid-market clients.

The Rapid Group, a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has acquired O&M Solutions, LLC, a Freehold, New Jersey-based provider of operations and maintenance services for wastewater treatment plants. The add-on expands TRG's presence across the Northeastern U.S. and strengthens its water/wastewater service offerings; LBC Credit Partners provided financing and advisors were disclosed for both sides.

Precision Concepts International (PCI), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, has acquired Comar to create a scaled rigid packaging platform serving consumer and healthcare customers across North America. The deal expands PCI's product and geographic footprint and enhances customer and end-market diversification in rigid and medical plastic packaging.

Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) has acquired the Collector Vehicle Division from Ignyte Insurance in a transaction valued at $615 million. The deal brings four established brands—American Collectors Insurance, J.C. Taylor Insurance, Condon Skelly, and Heacock Classic—into PHLY, adding more than 250 employees and strengthening PHLY's specialty collector vehicle insurance capabilities while allowing Ignyte (a Carlyle-backed platform) to focus on its direct-to-consumer and embedded insurance strategy.

Kimberly-Clark agreed to acquire Kenvue, the Johnson & Johnson spin-off that owns Tylenol, Neutrogena, BAND-AID and other consumer health brands, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $48.7 billion. The deal will combine major consumer-health and personal-care portfolios under Kimberly-Clark and is expected to generate pro forma 2025 net revenues of roughly $32 billion.

Hilb Group announced the acquisition of a New Jersey-based property and casualty business, effective November 1, 2025, to expand its footprint in the Tri‑State region. Hilb Group is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group and continues to grow through strategic add-on acquisitions.

German botanical ingredient supplier Martin Bauer Group has acquired American Botanicals, a US supplier of wildcrafted botanicals and herbs. The deal strengthens Martin Bauer's US sourcing, vertical integration and supply-chain resilience to better serve the global food and dietary supplement markets.

Sanmina Corporation has completed the acquisition of the ZT Systems data center infrastructure manufacturing business from AMD. The deal expands Sanmina’s manufacturing capacity (facilities in New Jersey, Texas and the Netherlands), establishes a strategic U.S.-based NPI manufacturing partnership with AMD, and strengthens Sanmina’s position in the Cloud and AI infrastructure end market.

Entities managed by Good Springs Capital have completed a growth investment in Falasca Mechanical, a Vineland, New Jersey-based provider of HVAC, mechanical and plumbing services to education, healthcare and commercial & industrial end markets. The Falasca family and senior management will remain in place; Good Springs said the capital will support a third-generation succession, organic growth and pursuit of strategic add-on acquisitions.

Blue Point Capital Partners-backed National Safety Apparel (NSA) has acquired Gemtor, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of fall protection, confined space retrieval and rescue equipment headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey. The deal is an add-on to NSA’s platform strategy to expand product diversity, manufacturing capabilities and distribution strength.

An unnamed private investor has acquired American Coring & Supply, Inc., a Toms River, New Jersey-based provider of concrete coring, cutting, and selective excavation services. Generational Group served as the M&A advisor to the seller; the transaction closed on October 14, 2025.

Forterra, a provider of autonomous mission systems, has acquired goTenna, a pioneer in mobile mesh networking and off-grid communications. The acquisition will integrate goTenna's lightweight, resilient communications stack into Forterra's autonomous platforms to improve secure, low-bandwidth connectivity in disconnected, denied, and contested environments.

New Jersey American Water completed the $19.7 million purchase of the South Orange Village water system, adding roughly 5,000 customer connections and obtaining municipal consent after a voter referendum. The utility plans up to $50 million in infrastructure investments over the next 10 years to modernize aging mains, remove lead and galvanized service lines, and improve service reliability.

Stellex Capital Management, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Crest Ultrasonics, a global manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning and welding equipment with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia. Stellex said it will partner with Crest's management to drive operational improvements, accelerate growth initiatives and expand the company's global footprint; terms were not disclosed.

GSI Group Holdings, a portfolio platform of L Squared Capital Partners, has acquired GenesisBPS, a designer and manufacturer of benchtop blood processing equipment and laboratory consumables. The add-on expands GSI Group’s capabilities in blood processing workflows and strengthens its global benchtop equipment and consumables platform.

SportsMed Physical Therapy, a Hildred Capital-backed outpatient rehabilitation platform, has acquired WeCare Medical PT and Wellness in Maplewood, New Jersey. The deal expands SportsMed's footprint to 51 clinics across New Jersey and Connecticut and adds services including physical therapy, occupational/hand therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture and HomeCare.

World Insurance Associates, a national insurance brokerage based in Iselin, New Jersey, has acquired Jersey Coast Insurance, a Margate City, New Jersey–based insurance agency. The deal, which closed October 1, 2025, expands World’s New Jersey footprint and adds Jersey Coast’s coastal property and flood-risk expertise to World’s product and service capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

Perigon Wealth Management has acquired Gitterman Wealth Management and Gitterman Asset Management, bringing an estimated $1.3 billion of client assets onto Perigon’s platform. Gitterman partners Jeffrey Gitterman and Eli Rauch will join Perigon as Managing Directors as the deal expands Perigon’s advisory capabilities and assets under management.

Spectrum Science has acquired Return on Focus, a strategic marketing consultancy that provides evidence-based brand positioning and strategic services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The acquisition strengthens Spectrum’s strategic and commercial capabilities—bringing Return on Focus’ data-driven positioning expertise into Spectrum’s integrated healthcare marketing platform; Dan Reinhardt and Abby Manning will continue to lead the ROF team.

ACL Digital, an ALTEN Group company, has acquired Symbiance, a US-based contract research organization (CRO) that provides clinical data management, biostatistics, medical writing and pharmacovigilance services. The acquisition expands ACL Digital's life sciences capabilities by adding AI-driven clinical research, CRO and pharmacovigilance expertise to its digital transformation and engineering services.

AAR CORP. acquired American Distributors Holding Co., LLC (ADI) for $146 million in an all-cash transaction funded via AAR's existing revolving credit facility. ADI, a distributor of high-performance electronic components and provider of supply chain and manufacturing services headquartered in Randolph, New Jersey with ~400 employees and six locations across the US, UK, and India, will join AAR's Parts Supply segment to expand new parts distribution, OEM relationships, and drive margin improvement.

PAX Health, a behavioral health platform backed by HCAP Partners and funds managed by Hamilton Lane, has acquired Neuropsychology and Counseling Associates, a New Jersey-based outpatient mental health practice. The add-on expands PAX Health's neuropsychological and memory-support services and strengthens its geographic footprint across New Jersey while preserving the practice's specialized clinical offerings.

Kedaara Capital completed a $240 million transaction in Axtria structured as a mix of secondary investment and a company-sponsored employee share buyback, providing liquidity to current and former employees and early investors. The investment positions Kedaara as a growth partner to support Axtria's continued expansion of its agentic AI-driven data analytics and cloud software offerings for the life sciences industry.

WellLink Group Purchasing (formerly CHAMPS GPO) has acquired Fairway GPO, a regional group purchasing organization based in New Jersey, to expand WellLink's national reach and enhance supplier and member benefits. The acquisition will combine Fairway's regional relationships with WellLink's national scale to deliver broader contract portfolios, greater savings opportunities, and continuity of service for members and suppliers.

Simplicity Group has acquired Professional Planning Services (PPS), welcoming Chris Lester, Keith Lester, and Katelyn Erchick as partners. PPS will rebrand into the Simplicity Wealth Advisors platform and operate out of Simplicity's Summit, New Jersey office to expand the firm's wealth and protection capabilities.

KX, backed by private equity firm TA Associates, has merged with OneMarketData, owner of the OneTick market-data and surveillance platform, to deliver a single platform for capital markets data, analytics, AI and surveillance. The combined business will be led by KX CEO Ashok Reddy, with OneTick founder Leonid Frants serving as a strategic advisor; the deal is positioned as an add-on capability and platform consolidation to accelerate time-to-value for customers.

Morristown, NJ-based private investment firm Station Partners made a strategic growth investment in First Children Services (FCS), a family-owned provider of center-, home- and school-based behavioral health and special education services. The capital will support FCS’s continued expansion across New Jersey and Pennsylvania and help broaden access to its therapeutic and special education offerings.