Knox Lane

• All Star Healthcare Solutions Acquires Cross Country Healthcare's Locums Division

  July 31, 2026

  Buyer

  All Star Healthcare Solutions, Knox Lane

  Target

  Cross Country Healthcare's locums division (Cross Country Locums)

  Seller

  Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.

  Industry

  Healthcare Services

  Location

  Florida, United States

  Type

  Addon

  All Star Healthcare Solutions acquired the locums division of Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. The acquired business will initially operate as “Cross Country Locums — an All Star Healthcare Solutions company.” The transaction was completed in conjunction with Knox Lane’s acquisition of Cross Country Healthcare.

• Knox Lane Acquires Cross Country Healthcare (Completes Take-Private)

  May 6, 2026

  Buyer

  Knox Lane

  Target

  Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.

  Industry

  Healthcare Services

  Location

  Florida, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  Knox Lane, a growth-oriented investment firm, completed its acquisition of Cross Country Healthcare, a technology-enabled healthcare workforce solutions company, taking it private for $437 million in an all-cash transaction ($13.25 per share). At closing, Joel Tremblay was appointed CEO, Kevin C. Clark retired from leadership roles, and Cross Country’s locums division was acquired by Knox Lane portfolio company All Star Healthcare Solutions.

• Any Hour Group Acquires Lee's Plumbing, Inc.

  November 24, 2025

  Buyer

  Any Hour Group, LLC, Knox Lane

  Target

  Lee's Plumbing, Inc.

  Seller

  Lee Draper

  Industry

  HVAC & Mechanical

  Location

  Utah, United States

  Type

  Addon

  Any Hour Group, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lee's Plumbing, Inc., a residential plumbing services provider in northern Utah and southern Idaho. The parties did not disclose the transaction terms. Lee Draper will continue leading Lee's Plumbing under the existing brand.

• Ruppert Landscape Acquires Greatscapes Property Management Group

  August 12, 2025

  Buyer

  Ruppert Landscape, Knox Lane

  Target

  Greatscapes Property Management Group, LLC

  Seller

  Greatscapes Property Management Group, LLC, James Printz

  Industry

  Environmental Services

  Location

  Virginia, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  Ruppert Landscape has acquired Greatscapes Property Management Group, a nearly 30-year Virginia-based landscaping firm, to expand Ruppert’s presence in the Virginia market. Greatscapes owner James Printz will join Ruppert as a partner and continue leading the local business; financial terms were not disclosed.

• All Star Healthcare Solutions Acquires Integrity Locums

  May 6, 2025

  Buyer

  All Star Healthcare Solutions, Knox Lane

  Target

  Integrity Locums

  Industry

  Healthcare Services

  Location

  Colorado, United States

  Type

  Addon

  All Star Healthcare Solutions, a Deerfield Beach-based full-service locum tenens and permanent placement staffing firm, has acquired Integrity Locums, an Englewood-based locum tenens staffing firm. The deal expands All Star's coverage capacity and specialty offerings nationwide and is the company's first acquisition since partnering with growth investor Knox Lane in May 2024.

• Knox Lane Invests in HCEsquared

  March 1, 2025

  Buyer

  Knox Lane

  Target

  HCEsquared (Healthcare Experts Squared)

  Industry

  Healthcare Services

  Location

  Colorado, United States

  Type

  Growth capital

  Knox Lane, a San Francisco-based growth investment firm, made a strategic growth investment in Healthcare Experts Squared (HCEsquared), a Vail-headquartered education, information and services platform serving dermatology healthcare professionals. Management will remain in place and has invested alongside Knox Lane; the capital will support expansion into new services, specialties and international markets. Terms were not disclosed.

• Ruppert Landscape Acquires Lawnscapes, Inc.

  January 15, 2025

  Buyer

  Ruppert Landscape, LLC, Knox Lane

  Target

  Lawnscapes, Inc.

  Industry

  Environmental Services

  Location

  Florida, United States

  Type

  Addon

  Ruppert Landscape, a family- and employee-owned commercial landscaping platform backed by private equity firm Knox Lane, has acquired Lawnscapes, Inc., a Panama City, Florida-based commercial landscaping company founded by Joe Littleton. The acquisition expands Ruppert’s footprint into the Florida Panhandle and is intended to accelerate local growth while keeping Lawnscapes’ leadership involved.

• Knox Lane Acquires Majority Stake in HighGround Restoration Group

  January 1, 2025

  Buyer

  Knox Lane

  Target

  HighGround Restoration Group, Inc.

  Industry

  Professional Services

  Location

  Texas, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  Knox Lane, a San Francisco-based growth-oriented investment firm, has acquired a majority stake in HighGround Restoration Group, a national residential mitigation and restoration platform. The partnership will fund HighGround's next phase of growth — investing in business development, digital marketing, talent, operational efficiencies and continued strategic acquisitions.

• Guardian Fire Protection Services Acquires Harris Fire Protection

  June 20, 2024

  Buyer

  Guardian Fire Protection Services, Knox Lane

  Target

  Harris Fire Protection

  Industry

  Industrial Services

  Location

  Maryland, United States

  Type

  Addon

  Guardian Fire Protection Services, backed by investor Knox Lane, has acquired Harris Fire Protection, a Baltimore-based specialist in special hazard and marine fire suppression systems. The acquisition expands Guardian's presence across the Mid-Atlantic and bolsters its capabilities in marine and special-hazard fire protection; terms were not disclosed.

• Knox Lane Acquires Majority Stake in All Star Healthcare Solutions

  May 2, 2024

  Buyer

  Knox Lane

  Target

  All Star Healthcare Solutions

  Seller

  Keith Shattuck, Craig Shattuck, Matt Young

  Industry

  Healthcare Services

  Location

  Florida, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  Knox Lane, a growth-oriented investment firm, acquired a majority stake in All Star Healthcare Solutions, a Florida-based locum tenens and healthcare staffing provider. The All Star founders and management will retain a significant minority and reinvest; the partnership will support organic growth, technology investment and strategic acquisitions to scale the business.

• Elevation Labs Acquires Boomerang Laboratories

  April 1, 2024

  Buyer

  Elevation Labs, Knox Lane

  Target

  Boomerang Laboratories

  Seller

  Shareholders of Boomerang Laboratories

  Industry

  Manufacturing

  Location

  Minnesota, United States

  Type

  Addon

  Elevation Labs, a Knox Lane‑backed contract manufacturer of beauty and personal care products, has acquired Boomerang Laboratories, a Spring Park, Minnesota-based formulator and copacker. The deal adds a third production location and additional capacity to Elevation's existing facilities, expanding its formulation, filling and packaging capabilities to better serve brand partners.

• Ruppert Landscape Acquires The Greenery of Charleston

  January 9, 2024

  Buyer

  Ruppert Landscape, LLC, Knox Lane

  Target

  The Greenery of Charleston

  Seller

  Andrew Dupps, Dennis Hensley, Tom Murray

  Industry

  Environmental Services

  Location

  South Carolina, United States

  Type

  Addon

  Ruppert Landscape has acquired The Greenery of Charleston, expanding its commercial landscaping footprint into South Carolina. The deal adds roughly 320 employees and local operations serving Charleston and surrounding communities; Ruppert is backed by PE firm Knox Lane, which has supported Ruppert's growth since 2022.

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