Acquisitions in South Carolina in 2025

YA Group has acquired InQuis Global, a multi-service expert witness and litigation consulting firm, to expand its end-to-end litigation consulting and biomechanics/accident-reconstruction offering. The deal closed on December 22, 2025 and follows YA Group's October 2024 investment from THL Partners; financial terms were not disclosed.

Jacksonville-based investment firm Pablo River Partners, led by Charlie Tomm, acquired Dick Smith Hyundai in Greenville, South Carolina from Brian Smith and Dick Smith Automotive. The dealership will be renamed Hyundai of Greenville and remain at its current location, expanding Pablo River Partners' presence in the Southeast.

LifeNet Health has acquired Tissue Testing Technologies LLC (T3), a North Charleston–based biotechnology firm specializing in biopreservation and cryopreservation solutions. The acquisition adds T3’s proprietary preservation technologies and contract research capabilities to LifeNet Health’s regenerative medicine and transplantation platforms to expand clinical reach and accelerate research pipelines.

TreeServe, a platform backed by Soundcore Capital Partners, has acquired Schneider Tree Care, a Greenville, South Carolina-based provider of residential and commercial tree care, plant healthcare, and mulch services. The deal is an add-on to the TreeServe platform and will keep Schneider's leadership in place while expanding TreeServe's service footprint and plant-health capabilities in the Greenville/Charlotte region.

UHY has expanded its U.S. footprint by adding Greenwood-based Manley Garvin, LLC to its network, bringing the Manley Garvin team and clients into UHY's national platform. Shareholders Josh Garvin and Jim Manley will join UHY as part of the combination; Peakstone served as M&A advisor to Manley Garvin.

Trive Capital made a strategic growth investment in Illumis Global to accelerate the company's expansion and establish a comprehensive vendor management platform. The investment will support Illumis' technology investments, broaden its audit and analytics capabilities, and enable new offerings such as a proprietary Group Purchasing Organization while keeping current management in place.

WhiteWater Express Car Wash, a Houston-based express car wash operator, has acquired Time to Shine Car Wash’s 12-location South Carolina portfolio (10 operating locations and 2 in development), including eight sites in Charleston and four in Columbia. The acquisition marks WhiteWater’s entry into South Carolina and expands its national footprint to 141 locations across seven states, with plans to rebrand the acquired sites to WhiteWater Express in early 2026.

Care Advantage, Inc., a large privately owned Mid-Atlantic home care operator, has completed the acquisition of Attentive Angels Home Care, a Columbia, South Carolina-based non-medical in‑home care provider. The deal marks Care Advantage's entry into South Carolina and is supported by equity sponsor Searchlight Capital; financial terms were not disclosed.

Denali, the nation's largest organic recycler, has acquired Charleston-based SMART Recycling to expand its food-waste collection and recycling capabilities across South Carolina and North Carolina. The deal strengthens Denali's regional collection network and enhances access to end-to-end composting and organic recycling services for schools, universities, retailers, restaurants, and public-sector customers.

Vitu has acquired Decision Dynamics, LLC (d/b/a DDI Technology) from IAA Holdings, LLC. The deal, terms undisclosed, expands Vitu's vehicle title and registration capabilities and accelerates its ability to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions to lenders, dealers, remarketers and government partners nationwide.

Circular Services, a privately held U.S. circular economy services operator, has acquired Atlas Organics, an organic waste processor with eight composting sites. The deal expands Circular Services' organics processing footprint and enables the combined company to offer food and green waste solutions to more municipalities and commercial customers across the United States.

DTN has acquired a controlling interest in Tandem Concepts, a Charleston-based AI-powered platform that automates order entry and terminal/carrier integrations for refined fuel logistics. The deal expands DTN’s Fuel Operations Hub by adding terminal-to-retail intelligence and enabling real-time, reservation-based ordering across the downstream fuel supply chain.

119th Street Capital, an Indiana-based family office, has acquired Armada Analytics, a provider of commercial real estate advisory and analytics services. The investment will provide Armada with financial and strategic resources to support continued organic and inorganic growth while preserving the firm's culture; sellers were advised by Tower Partners and Nelson Mullins.

Ahlstrom Oyj has acquired EBF (Eastern Business Forms), a Greenville, South Carolina–based manufacturer of 903 specimen collection cards and related newborn screening devices. The purchase brings EBF into Ahlstrom’s Filtration and Life Sciences division, strengthening Ahlstrom’s converting and card-manufacturing capabilities for diagnostic and life-science markets.

Eagle Merchant Partners, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, has made a strategic investment in ES Integrated, an industrial cleaning, environmental and waste services provider headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. The partnership will support ESI's geographic and service-line expansion, pursue strategic acquisitions, and retain the company's existing leadership team.

Emerald Lake Capital Management has made an equity investment in CORE Transformers, a Seneca, South Carolina-based supplier of new and reconditioned transformers and repair solutions serving commercial, industrial, data center, and renewable energy markets. Terms were not disclosed; Emerald Lake said it will support CORE with investments in talent, technology, and inventory and pursue select acquisitions to broaden the company's service offerings and market position.

KSL Capital Partners affiliates, via its Tactical Opportunities Fund, acquired The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa; terms were not disclosed. The oceanfront resort on Hilton Head Island features roughly 420 refreshed rooms, extensive event space and wellness amenities — the deal expands KSL’s travel & leisure portfolio with a high-quality beachfront asset in the Southeast United States.

King Risk Partners, a Gainesville, Florida-based insurance brokerage, has acquired LH Griffith & Company, an independent insurance agency with offices in Walterboro and Goose Creek, South Carolina. The acquisition expands King Risk Partners' presence in the South Carolina Lowcountry and adds LH Griffith's personal, business and transportation insurance clients to King's platform.

ICS Holding, a portfolio company of Stellex Capital, has acquired Langford Electric, a Greenville, South Carolina-based electrical contractor. The add-on expands ICS Holding’s footprint and capabilities in the Southeast U.S.; terms were not disclosed and EdgePoint advised Langford Electric on the sale.

Hydrite, a family-owned chemical manufacturer headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, acquired Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc. (ESP), a Laurens, South Carolina-based foam control product provider, effective September 3, 2025. The deal expands Hydrite’s product portfolio and marks its entrance into the U.S. Southeast region; ESP founder Allen Waters will continue to oversee day-to-day operations to ensure continuity for customers and employees.

Argano, a global specialist consultancy and portfolio company of Trinity Hunt Partners, has acquired HyBridge Solutions, a cloud-focused consulting firm specializing in workforce management (WFM), human capital management (HCM) and cloud ERP implementations. The add-on expands Argano's healthcare expertise and performance consulting capabilities while bolstering its UKG and Infor platform offerings and managed services.

ShoreView, a Minneapolis-based private equity firm, has completed an investment in Frham Safety Products, a Rock Hill, South Carolina distributor of consumable safety supplies and specialized equipment serving the nuclear power and other safety-critical sectors. Frham, founded in 1983, will operate as a platform to pursue add-on acquisitions targeting specialty safety product providers with exposure to nuclear and adjacent markets.

Blue Dot Readi-Mix has acquired Sandlapper Concrete, LLC to expand into the Greenville, South Carolina market. Sandlapper — based in Greenville with plants in Simpsonville and Duncan — will continue to operate under its existing name and join Blue Dot's regional ready-mix network within the Trowel Craft Group.

Pyxl, a full-service digital agency based in Charleston, South Carolina, has acquired HOOK, a twenty-year award-winning creative agency. The acquisition preserves HOOK's brand and leadership while combining its creative capabilities with Pyxl's digital, performance marketing, and engineering services to better serve clients across the U.S. and Europe.

Wireless Logic has completed the acquisition of Zipit Wireless, a South Carolina–headquartered provider of multi-carrier IoT connectivity and subscription billing solutions. The deal expands Wireless Logic’s North American presence and adds advanced subscription-billing and multi-tier connectivity capabilities to its global IoT offering.

US Masonry and Building Products (USMBP), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired Davis Supply of Charleston, a regional distributor of masonry and concrete materials headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. The add-on expands USMBP's distribution footprint and capabilities in the Southeastern United States; financing for the transaction was arranged by TPG Twin Brook and Kayne Anderson Private Credit.

King Risk Partners has acquired Cummings Insurance Agency, LLC, an independent insurance agency in Aiken, South Carolina that specializes in agricultural and equestrian insurance. The deal expands King Risk Partners' footprint in South Carolina and brings additional specialty capabilities for farm, ranch and equine clients.

CSL Consulting, a portfolio company of NMS Capital, has acquired Brownstone Construction Group, a Columbia, South Carolina–based owner's representative and program management firm. The add-on deal expands CSL's presence in the Southeastern U.S. and strengthens its capabilities in the public K‑12, higher education and municipal markets; terms were not disclosed.

Strength Capital Partners closed a single-asset continuation vehicle to recapitalize ESP Associates, providing liquidity to Strength Capital’s existing investors and bringing in follow-on capital led by investment funds affiliated with Neuberger Berman. The transaction includes significant rollover by SCP and the ESP management team and is intended to fund organic growth and strategic add-on M&A to expand the platform’s geographic footprint and service offerings.

Air Conditioning Specialist, Inc. (ACS), a Hidden Harbor Capital Partners portfolio company, acquired David Taylor Heating & Air Cond, LLC, a residential and light-commercial HVAC and plumbing services provider headquartered in Anderson, South Carolina. The deal is an add-on to ACS’s Southeast service platform to expand geographic presence and service capabilities; financing was provided by funds managed by First Eagle Alternative Credit and Capital Southwest.

ISPN, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners, acquired two core business lines from DxTEL: DxTEL Marketing Services and the Harper content platform. The add-on expands ISPN’s marketing capabilities and content library to better serve community-focused broadband service providers and brings DxTEL co-founder Eddie Andrews into ISPN as VP of Marketing Services.

Nova Capital Management has completed the acquisition of Shakespeare Company LLC, a long-standing manufacturer of engineered nylons, monofilaments and marine/military antennas, from Jadex Inc. The transaction is a corporate carve-out that establishes Shakespeare as a standalone, PE-owned company headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina; Nova intends to pursue operational transformation and growth under new leadership.

Atlantic, Tomorrow's Office has acquired Interloop, a Microsoft partner specializing in data analytics, automation, and AI. Interloop will operate as a distinct entity within Atlantic to expand Atlantic's data engineering, analytics, and AI capabilities for SMB and mid-market customers.

Full-service digital agency Pyxl has acquired Cobble Hill, a Charleston-based digital marketing agency. The acquisition expands Pyxl’s lead generation, creative services, and global delivery capabilities while allowing Cobble Hill to retain its brand and Charleston-based team.

McMillan Pazdan Smith has acquired Jumper Carter Sease, a long-established architecture firm based in West Columbia, South Carolina. The acquisition brings JCS’s design talent and project portfolio (notably in education, healthcare and civic sectors) into MPS to expand the firm's presence and capabilities in the South Carolina Midlands and the broader Southeast.

Bondcote Performance Textiles (BPT), a subsidiary of XFS Global and backed by Lake Country Capital, has acquired Graniteville Specialty Fabrics (GSF). The GSF team, brand, and product lines will integrate into BPT while continuing operations at GSF’s Graniteville, South Carolina facility, expanding BPT’s coating and technical-textile capabilities to better serve defense, first-responder, and commercial end markets.

Inverness Graham, a Philadelphia-based buyout firm, has acquired Cognito Forms, a Columbia, South Carolina-headquartered SaaS provider of low-code/no-code workflow automation and form-building software. The deal (terms undisclosed) represents Inverness Graham’s first platform investment for its Investments V fund and aims to expand Cognito’s product capabilities and vertical reach into compliance-driven sectors such as healthcare, education and legal.

America's Auto Auction (part of America's Group) has acquired Augusta Auto Auction, a 5-acre wholesale vehicle auction in North Augusta, South Carolina. The deal preserves existing operations — including weekly Wednesday sales and simulcast/digital bidding — and furthers America's Auto Auction's strategic expansion in the Southeast; the seller is Dan Dorsey, owner of Augusta Auto Auction.

Nuvocargo has acquired Charleston, South Carolina-based third-party logistics provider Merge Transportation, adding intra-U.S. brokerage and transportation capabilities to its existing U.S.–Mexico cross-border platform. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) brings Merge's ~14-person team into Nuvocargo and expands the company's service offering across North America.

Hendrick Automotive Group has acquired Love Automotive, including Love Chevrolet and Love GMC in Columbia, South Carolina. The deal expands Hendrick's South Carolina footprint and marks the company's return to the Columbia market while the dealerships will continue operating under current team leadership.

Cantey Tech Consulting, a Charleston-based managed service provider (MSP), has acquired the assets of SmartTech Consulting of Boiling Springs, South Carolina. The deal expands Cantey Tech’s footprint in the Carolinas and augments service capabilities — particularly security and support — for SmartTech’s small and mid-market clients.

Salas O'Brien announced that Carolina Engineering Solutions of Greenville, South Carolina has joined the firm, strengthening Salas O'Brien’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design capabilities. The acquisition expands Salas O'Brien’s capacity to serve education, healthcare, and government clients and enables the combined firm to pursue larger, more complex projects.

Vista Higher Learning has acquired MyConversationTrainer, an AI-powered Spanish conversation practice platform developed by Professor Antonio Pérez-Núñez. The deal (terms undisclosed) adds AI-driven conversation activities and personalized feedback to Vista’s language-learning product portfolio to support instructors and learners in K–12 and higher education.

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) closed the acquisition of Platinum West Gentlemen's Club in West Columbia, South Carolina for $8.0 million, comprising $5.25 million cash and $2.5 million seller financing for the club and $1.75 million cash for associated real estate. The purchase expands RCI’s portfolio of high-end adult nightclubs in the Southeast and will be integrated into the company’s marketing, purchasing and systems infrastructure.

Solaia Capital Advisors completed an investment in Modjoul, Inc., a Greenville, South Carolina-based provider of hardware, software, and AI workplace-safety solutions. The capital will help Modjoul finalize and roll out its AI Manager offering, expand its installed base, and diversify its customer base to drive growth and product development.

Active Day, a Trevose, Pennsylvania-based provider of adult day and home care services, acquired AllCaregivers, New Generations Home Care of Florence, and Goldencare to form a statewide home care platform in South Carolina. The transactions expand Active Day's in-home services and pair those services with its existing adult day centers to extend its continuum of care and geographic coverage in the state.

Hexagon AB has completed two acquisitions: the Geomagic software suite from 3D Systems and GNSS specialist Septentrio NV. Geomagic will operate within Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division while Septentrio will be consolidated into Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division; the transactions closed following regulatory approvals and are expected to generate one-off integration and separation costs of ~40 MEUR.

BELAY has acquired Accountfully, an outsourced accounting and bookkeeping firm founded in Charleston, South Carolina, to expand BELAY’s outsourced accounting, tax and inventory-accounting capabilities for small and mid-sized businesses. The deal brings Accountfully’s expertise in inventory-based businesses (notably CPG) and income tax services into BELAY’s flexible staffing and financial services portfolio, and creates growth opportunities for Accountfully’s team.

The START Center for Cancer Research has acquired Carolina Urologic Research Center (CURC), expanding START's global network and establishing a dedicated Genitourinary (GU) Oncology Center of Excellence. The transaction closed in April 2025; Valcadia Healthcare Partners advised CURC while ReedSmith LLP advised START and Bass, Berry & Sims PLC advised CURC.

Arcus Health Services, LLC acquired Priority Home Care, LLC, a Walterboro, South Carolina provider of home and community-based healthcare services. The transaction, which closed February 6, 2025, was advised by Generational Group and expands Arcus’s skilled nursing and home health capabilities and presence in the region.