Acquisitions in South Carolina in 2026

Tracked deals

62

62 tracked deals across 2026.

Buyer mix

Strategic-led

57 strategic · 24 pe

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2024

79 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
Mission Critical Group 2 Provides end-to-end electrical infrastructure solutions f... Strategic
ALL4 LLC 1 Provider of environmental, health & safety consulting, en... Strategic (PE-backed)
Affiliate of Centerbridge Partners 1 Private investment management firm making a new investmen... PE
Airo Mechanical 1 Regional HVAC and plumbing installation contractor servin... Strategic
Atlantis Fire Protection 1 Owner-operator fire protection platform backed by financi... PE
Audax Private Equity 1 Middle-market-focused private equity firm pursuing value ... PE
Axxiom Elevator 1 Independent provider of elevator maintenance, repair, mod... Strategic
Balfour Beatty Communities 1 Residential real estate owner and operator focused on mul... Strategic
Banko Overhead Doors 1 Residential garage door installation, repair, and service... Strategic (PE-backed)
Becklar, LLC 1 Provider of connected safety solutions and mission-critic... Strategic (PE-backed)

Acquisition Volume in in South Carolina in 2026 by Year

Last 10 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 10 years for Acquisitions in South Carolina in 2026. 1 2017 3 2018 28 2019 37 2020 74 2021 73 2022 73 2023 79 2024 64 2025 ~85 est. 61 2026
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Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Dustin Batson, Cowart Awards
    Target
    ColorLab
    Seller
    TPM
    Type
    Buyout

    TPM sold ColorLab through a management-led acquisition, with longtime ColorLab Vice President Dustin Batson acquiring ownership and continuing to lead the business. Cowart Awards backs Batson, while ColorLab will operate independently, maintaining its team and customer-facing capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Travel + Leisure Co.
    Target
    Spinnaker Resorts Inc.
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Buyout

    Travel + Leisure Co. acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Spinnaker Resorts Inc., adding Spinnaker’s portfolio of vacation ownership resorts to its network. Spinnaker Resorts develops, markets, and provides property management for 11 vacation ownership resorts across four destinations.

  • Buyer
    Airo Mechanical, CCMP Growth
    Target
    Legrande's Enterprises
    Type
    Addon

    Airo Mechanical acquired Legrande's Enterprises, a specialty plumbing and HVAC contractor based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The transaction is Airo's first in partnership with CCMP Growth and marks Airo’s first location in the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area while deepening its plumbing expertise.

  • Buyer
    Federated Mutual Insurance Company
    Target
    High Definition Vehicle Insurance, Inc. (HDVI)
    Seller
    Investors, customers and partners of HDVI (collectively referenced), HDVI founder and board chair Chuck Wallace (acknowledged; not explicitly stated as seller)
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    High Definition Vehicle Insurance, Inc. (HDVI) was acquired by Federated Mutual Insurance Company (Federated Insurance) effective August 1, 2026. HDVI will operate as a largely autonomous subsidiary of Federated Insurance, aiming to accelerate growth in commercial trucking insurance using its telematics and data-driven approach.

  • Buyer
    Mission Critical Group
    Target
    Anchor Automation
    Type
    Buyout

    Mission Critical Group (MCG) announced it has acquired Anchor Automation, a provider of industrial automation, controls integration, and connected services. The deal is intended to expand MCG’s remote monitoring and connected services capabilities across critical electrical infrastructure.

  • Buyer
    The Procter & Gamble Company
    Target
    Thorne
    Seller
    L Catterton
    Type
    Buyout

    L Catterton has signed a definitive agreement to sell Thorne, a science-backed health and wellness company, to The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) for $3.8 billion in cash. P&G plans to add Thorne to its Health Care portfolio to expand its presence in personalized wellness, self-care, preventive health, and science-backed supplements.

  • Buyer
    Axxiom Elevator
    Target
    Carolina Elevator Service
    Seller
    Carolina Elevator owners Wayne Brindle, Carolina Elevator owners Brent Goings, Carolina Elevator owners Cary Goings, Carolina Elevator owner Stephanie Hoopaugh
    Type
    Buyout

    Axxiom Elevator has completed the acquisition of Carolina Elevator Service, a Columbia, South Carolina-based provider of commercial elevator maintenance, repair, modernization, and installation services. The deal marks Axxiom’s entry into the Carolinas and Georgia and expands its southeast footprint.

  • Buyer
    Straightaway
    Target
    The Shop @ 160
    Seller
    Arun Saluja (founder of The Shop @ 160)
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Addon

    Straightaway, an independent automotive repair platform headquartered in the Charlotte region, announced it has acquired The Shop @ 160, a full-service automotive repair shop in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The acquisition is Straightaway’s entry into the North and South Carolina market and its first shop in the greater Charlotte area.

  • Buyer
    Optus Financial Corporation
    Target
    M&F Bancorp, Inc., Mechanics & Farmers Bank
    Type
    Buyout

    Optus Financial Corporation (parent of Optus Bank) and M&F Bancorp, Inc. (parent of Mechanics & Farmers Bank) have signed a definitive merger agreement to combine two longstanding Minority Depository Institutions. Under the terms of the deal, M&F Bancorp will merge into Optus and M&F Bank will merge into Optus Bank for total consideration expected to exceed $105 million, with closing anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026.

  • Buyer
    Mission Critical Group
    Target
    CORE Transformers
    Type
    Buyout

    Mission Critical Group (MCG) entered into an agreement to merge with CORE Transformers (CORE), a supplier of engineered-to-order transformers for data center, grid, and industrial applications. The combined company is expected to close within the next 30 days, subject to customary closing conditions.

  • Buyer
    Banko Overhead Doors
    Target
    Southeastern Garage Doors of Charleston, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Banko Overhead Doors acquired Southeastern Garage Doors of Charleston, a residential garage door installation, repair, and maintenance provider serving the Charleston Tri-County (Lowcountry) area and surrounding Coastal Carolinas. The deal marks Banko’s first expansion into South Carolina and adds the Charleston Metro and Lowcountry regions to Banko’s footprint.

  • Buyer
    Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering USA (ICE USA), Godspeed Capital Management LP (Godspeed Capital)
    Target
    Southeastern Land Company (SLC)
    Type
    Addon

    Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering USA (ICE USA), backed by Godspeed Capital Management LP, acquired Southeastern Land Company (SLC), a right-of-way and easement acquisition and project management firm serving public infrastructure and utility projects across the Southeastern United States. The deal is described as the fourth platform add-on for ICE USA and extends its end-to-end project delivery capabilities into land acquisition and right-of-way services.

  • Buyer
    TJP
    Target
    FX2 Virtual
    Type
    Addon

    TJP, a healthcare marketing communications firm and a portfolio company of Renovus Capital Partners, has acquired FX2 Virtual, a life sciences commercial operations agency based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. FX2 Virtual will operate as a standalone brand under the TJP corporate umbrella and will add a virtual sales force, virtual key account management, and data/analytics capabilities. No financial terms were disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Pave America, LLC
    Target
    Bennett Paving, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Pave America, LLC acquired Bennett Paving, Inc., an asphalt paving and pavement maintenance contractor serving the Greenville-Spartanburg and Hilton Head–Lowcountry regions of South Carolina. The deal is positioned as strengthening Pave America’s presence across South Carolina and enhancing its ability to serve commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout the Southeast.

  • Buyer
    Higginbotham
    Target
    Turbeville Insurance Agency
    Type
    Buyout

    Higginbotham, an employee-owned independent insurance and financial services company, announced it has joined forces with Turbeville Insurance Agency, an independent brokerage with four offices across South Carolina. The combined arrangement expands Higginbotham’s presence in South Carolina and provides Turbeville clients access to Higginbotham’s additional resources, while Turbeville employees gain an employee ownership path.

  • Buyer
    EIS - Environmental Infrastructure Solutions (EIS)
    Target
    ARM Environmental Services, LLC (ARM)
    Type
    Addon

    EIS – Environmental Infrastructure Solutions acquired ARM Environmental Services, a Columbia, South Carolina-based firm specializing in underground and aboveground storage tank and site rehabilitation work. The deal expands EIS’s footprint across the Carolinas and strengthens its tank, remediation, and environmental consulting capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Optimus Energy Solutions
    Target
    South Carolina EV fast-charging network (52 DC fast charging stations across 26 locations)
    Seller
    Duke Energy (implied as the originating pilot owner/developer)
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    Optimus Energy Solutions (OES) acquired a Duke Energy–developed electric vehicle fast-charging network in South Carolina. The network comprises 52 DC fast charging stations across 26 locations, and OES plans to continue operating and maintaining it for the long term as EV adoption grows.

  • Buyer
    Becklar, LLC
    Target
    Legacy Security Services
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Graham Partners’ portfolio company Becklar acquired Legacy Security Services, a wholesale monitoring provider headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. The add-on expands Becklar’s scale, geographic reach, recurring revenue, and capabilities in mission-critical event monitoring, including remote video monitoring and workforce safety.

  • Buyer
    EFI USA, EC Applications
    Target
    EFI USA, EC Applications
    Type
    Buyout

    EFI USA and EC Applications announced a strategic merger effective June 8, 2026, combining their environmental construction and geosynthetic membrane installation capabilities. The merged organization will offer turnkey environmental containment and infrastructure delivery across landfill, mining, tunneling, biogas capture, wastewater facilities, and erosion control for environmental, agricultural, industrial, and federal clients.

  • Buyer
    Snap-on Incorporated
    Target
    Diesel Laptops, LLC
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Snap-on Incorporated acquired Diesel Laptops, LLC for approximately $100 million in cash. The deal, closed on June 8, 2026, expands Snap-on’s diagnostics and repair information capabilities for heavy-duty trucks and off-highway equipment markets.

  • Buyer
    Balfour Beatty Communities
    Target
    Clemson Village
    Industry
    Real Estate
    Type
    Buyout

    Balfour Beatty Communities acquired Clemson Village, a 96-unit (288-bed) student housing community serving Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. The acquisition expands Balfour Beatty Communities’ presence in high-performing university markets and supports planned property enhancements to improve the resident experience and long-term performance.

  • Buyer
    Juniper Landscaping, Bregal Partners
    Target
    Hilton Head Landscapes, LLC
    Seller
    Nicholas Welliver (owner)
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Addon

    Juniper Landscaping, a commercial landscaping platform backed by Bregal Partners, acquired Hilton Head Landscapes, LLC to strengthen its footprint in coastal South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. The acquisition builds on Juniper’s 2024 purchase of Davis Landscaping and increases market density across the Southeast.

  • Buyer
    CordenPharma
    Target
    AmbioPharm
    Type
    Buyout

    CordenPharma has entered into an agreement to acquire AmbioPharm, a U.S.-headquartered peptide API CDMO with manufacturing sites in North Augusta, South Carolina and Shanghai, China. The acquisition expands CordenPharma’s peptide API development and manufacturing capabilities, increasing U.S. capacity for purification and lyophilization and adding Shanghai-based upstream capacity.

  • Buyer
    Boyne Capital, Sisu Equity, Consumer Growth Partners
    Target
    Local Boy Outfitters
    Seller
    Inactive co-founder of Local Boy Outfitters (unnamed)

    Boyne Capital announced an affiliate investment in Local Boy Outfitters, a consumer apparel and lifestyle brand focused on outdoor enthusiasts and Southern culture. The primary use of proceeds is to buy out an inactive co-founder, while co-founder and CEO David Faulkenberry will continue to lead the company and remain a significant shareholder.

  • Buyer
    Delta Mold LLC
    Target
    Tool Technology, Inc.
    Seller
    Orchard Creek Capital
    Type
    Buyout

    Delta Mold LLC (Charlotte, North Carolina) has acquired Tool Technology, Inc. (Inman, South Carolina), an injection molder providing molding solutions for heavy industrial, automotive, electronics, and recreational vehicle sectors. Orchard Creek Capital previously owned Tool Technology, and MBS Advisors represented Tool Technology and Orchard Creek Capital in the transaction.

  • Buyer
    Ty J. Young Wealth Management
    Target
    Moore Insurance Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Ty J. Young Wealth Management acquired Moore Insurance Services in a deal aimed at expanding its nationwide footprint and growing its retirement solutions offering. The announcement states that Moore Insurance Services’ CEO, David Moore, is stepping into retirement and the acquisition is intended to provide continuity for clients in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina region.

  • Buyer
    US LBM
    Target
    Builders Supply Company
    Type
    Buyout

    US LBM acquired Builders Supply Company, a Lancaster, South Carolina-based distributor of lumber and millwork with window and door distribution and install services. The company’s president, Greg Gregory, will continue to run day-to-day operations, and US LBM said the acquisition strengthens its ability to serve production builders in the Charlotte market and extend reach toward Columbia, South Carolina.

  • Buyer
    Audax Private Equity, FCH
    Target
    Sanitary Solutions Group
    Type
    Addon

    Audax Private Equity completed its 1,500th add-on acquisition as part of its Buy & Build strategy. The milestone transaction was FCH’s acquisition of Sanitary Solutions Group, completed on April 14, 2026 and made public earlier in May.

  • Buyer
    TPM
    Target
    Hunley, TrebleHook
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    TPM announced that Hunley, a Salesforce integration partner focused on AEC and manufacturing, has joined TrebleHook as part of TPM’s CRM Solutions division. The combination is intended to pair TrebleHook’s AEC-focused CRM platform with Hunley’s Salesforce implementation, integration, and managed services.

  • Buyer
    INVISION
    Target
    Novus Architects Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Novus Architects and INVISION announced they will merge under the INVISION brand, effective April 8, 2026. The combined firm is intended to expand INVISION’s national reach—particularly in the Southeast—while offering broader expertise across multiple building sectors including healthcare, education, workplace, civic, and mixed-use projects.

  • Buyer
    Blue Sage Capital, MBN Brands
    Target
    Dwell Vacation Rentals
    Industry
    Transportation

    Blue Sage Capital, in partnership with independent sponsor MBN Brands, formed Dwell Vacation Rentals, a full-service short-term rental property management platform. Dwell will operate as a Casago franchisee and manage 2,000+ units across Hilton Head Island, Edisto, and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

  • Buyer
    GCG Advisory Partners
    Target
    Gunderson Capital Management
    Type
    Addon

    GCG Advisory Partners (parent of GCG Wealth Management) announced that Gunderson Capital Management has joined its RIA platform. The partnership grants Gunderson Capital access to GCG’s technology, operational support, and growth capital, while Bill Gunderson becomes an Operating and Equity Partner at GCG. Financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Vertiv
    Target
    BMarko Structures LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) announced that it has acquired BMarko Structures LLC, a U.S. provider of custom-engineered structural fabrication. The deal is intended to vertically integrate structural fabrication capabilities into Vertiv’s Infrastructure Solutions business to improve speed, supply chain control, and customization for manufactured and converged infrastructure used in data centers and AI deployments.

  • Buyer
    CenterGate Capital (affiliate)
    Target
    Spartaco Tool Group
    Seller
    Platte River Equity
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    An affiliate of Austin, Texas-based private equity firm CenterGate Capital made an investment in Spartaco Tool Group. Spartaco, headquartered in Clover, South Carolina, is a provider of professional-grade tools for utility and telecommunications professionals through a portfolio of brands including Jameson Tools, Huskie Tools, RONIN, and others.

  • Buyer
    Main Street Capital Corporation, MSC Income Fund, Inc., Trantech Radiator Topco, LLC
    Target
    Transformer Maintenance and Service, Inc. (TMS)
    Seller
    Owners of TMS (Transformer Maintenance and Service, Inc.)
    Type
    Addon

    Main Street Capital Corporation and co-investor MSC Income Fund completed a $26.0 million follow-on investment in their portfolio company, Trantech Radiator Topco, LLC, to support Trantech’s strategic acquisition of Transformer Maintenance and Service, Inc. (TMS). The financing includes $24.7 million of first-lien senior secured term debt and $1.4 million of direct equity, with TMS owners receiving a portion of the acquisition purchase price as equity in Trantech.

  • Buyer
    KeyMark Inc.
    Target
    All Star Software Systems
    Type
    Buyout

    KeyMark Inc. announced the acquisition of All Star Software Systems, a Hyland and Tungsten Automation reseller, to expand KeyMark’s Hyland and Tungsten channel and service capabilities. The combined organization is expected to deepen KeyMark’s ability to help customers streamline document-driven processes, improve compliance, and accelerate operations using AI and intelligent capture.

  • Buyer
    Chimney Rock Equity Partners
    Target
    United Electronics Company (UEC)
    Seller
    Albion River
    Type
    Buyout

    Chimney Rock Equity Partners acquired United Electronics Company (UEC), a provider of mission-critical electronics solutions serving defense, aerospace, and industrial markets, from Albion River. Terms were not disclosed, and Chimney Rock said it plans to expand the business using UEC’s engineering capabilities, long-standing customer relationships, and additional strategic acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Sylvester & Cockrum, LLC
    Target
    Mechanical Systems Technology, Inc. (MST)
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Sylvester & Cockrum, LLC acquired Mechanical Systems Technology, Inc. (MST) in a tuck-in acquisition to expand its commercial HVAC and refrigeration services into the Myrtle Beach and greater coastal South Carolina market. MST’s founder, Scott Tripp, will remain with the business and lead day-to-day operations under Sylvester & Cockrum ownership.

  • Buyer
    McMillan Pazdan Smith
    Target
    MCA Architecture
    Type
    Buyout

    McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) has acquired MCA Architecture, an architecture firm based in Greenville, South Carolina. The deal is intended to deepen and expand MPS’s industrial practice, which designs advanced manufacturing environments and related corporate and commercial campus projects across the Eastern United States.

  • Buyer
    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
    Target
    Priority One Security
    Seller
    William Francis, Sr. (president and owner of Priority One Security)
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Priority One Security, a full-service smart security integrator with offices in South Carolina and Tennessee. The deal adds more than 80 team members and expands Pye-Barker’s Southeast operations with four additional locations.

  • Buyer
    Atlantis Fire Protection
    Target
    Palmetto Fire Services
    Seller
    Paul Brown, Sara Brown
    Type
    Addon

    Atlantis Fire Protection announced the acquisition of Palmetto Fire Services, a fire alarm company serving Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and nearby areas. Founders Paul and Sara Brown will continue operating the business under Atlantis Fire Protection ownership, retaining the Palmetto Fire Services brand.

  • Buyer
    Resolve Pain Solutions, Compass Group Equity Partners
    Target
    Southcoast Spine and Pain
    Type
    Buyout

    Resolve Pain Solutions acquired Southcoast Spine and Pain, a regional interventional pain management practice located in Aiken, South Carolina. The deal adds Dr. Russell Daniel to Resolve’s physician platform and marks Resolve’s entry into South Carolina, expanding its geographic footprint across the southern United States.

  • Buyer
    MacLean Power Systems, Funds affiliated with Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, Blackstone, Affiliate of Centerbridge Partners
    Target
    Power Grid Components
    Type
    Buyout

    MacLean Power Systems and Power Grid Components completed their previously announced merger, combining electrical transmission, distribution, substation, and communications infrastructure equipment portfolios under the MacLean Power Systems name. Funds affiliated with Blackstone Energy Transition Partners and Blackstone became the majority owners of the combined company, and Centerbridge will make a new investment. Financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    MUSC Health, Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), part of MUSC Health
    Target
    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP)
    Type
    Buyout

    MUSC Health (via MUHA) announced it has acquired Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) for $111 million. The MUHA Board unanimously approved the purchase of all membership interests in PPCP, which will become a not-for-profit entity within the MUSC Health family effective March 3, 2026.

  • Buyer
    RBM of Atlanta
    Target
    Porsche of Greenville, Land Rover Greenville, Crown Nissan of Greenville
    Seller
    Asbury Automotive Group
    Industry
    Automotive

    RBM of Atlanta acquired three Greenville, South Carolina dealerships — Porsche of Greenville, Land Rover Greenville and Crown Nissan of Greenville — from Asbury Automotive Group in a transaction that included related real estate and closed Feb. 23. The Presidio Group advised Asbury on the divestiture; the deal marks RBM's first expansion beyond the metro-Atlanta area as it grows its multi-brand dealership footprint.

  • Buyer
    Stanley Martin Homes, LLC
    Target
    United Homes Group, Inc.
    Seller
    United Homes Group, Inc. shareholders (including its public shareholders)
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Stanley Martin Homes agreed to acquire publicly traded United Homes Group in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $221 million enterprise value. Under the definitive agreement, United Homes shareholders will receive $1.18 per share in cash, and the deal is expected to close in Q2 2026. The acquisition expands Stanley Martin Homes’ footprint across high-growth Southeast markets and strengthens its attainable housing platform serving entry-level and first-time move-up buyers.

  • Buyer
    Security 101
    Target
    Secure Lock Solutions (SLS)
    Seller
    Lucas Bunch, Wyman Bowers
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Security 101, a national provider of integrated physical security solutions, acquired Secure Lock Solutions (SLS), a West Columbia, South Carolina integrator focused on door, lock, and opening integration for commercial and government customers. The acquisition strengthens Security 101’s Southeast presence and improves service continuity and scalability across the Carolinas corridor between its Charlotte and Charleston operations.

  • February 11, 2026
    Buyer
    ALL4 LLC
    Target
    Tora Consulting LLC
    Type
    Addon

    ALL4 LLC, a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, has acquired Tora Consulting LLC, an environmental and engineering consulting firm based in Columbia, South Carolina. The deal adds Tora’s ~15 environmental professionals and expands ALL4’s capabilities in air quality, permitting, and regulatory compliance while broadening its national footprint.

  • Buyer
    Michelli Weighing & Measurement, Summit Park LLC
    Target
    Greenville Scale Company, Inc.

    Michelli Weighing & Measurement, a portfolio company of Summit Park LLC, recapitalized Greenville Scale Company, a provider of industrial weighing services and equipment. The partnership is intended to help Michelli scale existing operations in South Carolina and expand its presence across the Southeast.

  • Buyer
    ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI), ISS STOXX GmbH
    Target
    Family Office Access
    Type
    Buyout

    ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI), part of ISS STOXX GmbH, has acquired Family Office Access, a U.S.-based provider of family office intelligence and investor data. The acquisition integrates Family Office Access's database into ISS MI's MarketPro platform to expand coverage of family office profiles and strengthen go-to-market intelligence for clients across the wealth and financial services ecosystem.

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