Tracked deals
44
44 tracked deals across 2018-2026.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Founded in 1986, Nautic Partners LLC is a middle-market private equity firm that manages over $9.5 billion of equity capital. It actively invests in Healthcare, Industrials, and Services and typically deploys $50 million or more of equity for platform acquisitions.
Tracked deals
44
44 tracked deals across 2018-2026.
Recent pace
2
2 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.
Deal mix
Addon
19 addon · 17 buyout · 3 growth capital
Last 9 years
Supporting Data
Showing the 12 most recent of 44 tracked deals for Nautic Partners.
Nautic Partners has completed a growth investment in KabaFusion, a national provider of home and alternative-site infusion services. KabaFusion’s clinician-led management team remains significant investors and will continue to lead the company while Novo Holdings exited its investment; the capital will support accelerated growth and expanded access to infusion care nationwide.
Nautic Partners, in partnership with Cenavera management, has completed the acquisition of Cenavera Nutrition from Harkness Capital Partners. Cenavera, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a leading independent K-12 outsourced foodservice operator serving roughly 350–380 districts across 33 states; Nautic intends to support organic growth, geographic expansion and add-on acquisitions to deepen its presence in the K-12 foodservice market.
Nautic Partners has completed the acquisition of AccessIT Group as a new platform investment, closing on July 8, 2025. AccessIT Group, a King of Prussia, Pennsylvania–based cybersecurity solutions provider, will remain led by CEO Joe Luciano while co-founder David Hark retires; Nautic will support expansion of the firm's capabilities and geographic reach.
Nautic Partners has completed the acquisition of Ideal Tridon Group, a Smyrna, Tennessee-based manufacturer of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and hose/flow-control products, from TruArc Partners. Nautic will partner with management to support organic growth and pursue add-on acquisitions as part of its Industrials investments.
Nautic Partners, in partnership with the company's management team, has completed the acquisition of the Specialty Tapes business from Berry Global and rebranded the carved-out unit as Vybond. Headquartered in Franklin, Kentucky with additional operations in Riverhead, NY and Bristol, RI, Vybond manufactures pressure-sensitive tapes and adhesives and will be supported by Nautic to invest in technology, operations, and growth.
Providence-based private equity firm Nautic Partners has acquired Proud Moments ABA, a New York–based provider of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism, from Audax Private Equity. The deal, effective February 3, 2025, was undisclosed; under Audax's ownership Proud Moments expanded from seven locations to over 70 clinics across 12 states and serves roughly 3,000 children weekly.
SurfacePrep, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, has acquired Precision Abrasives, LLC from Gioia Capital. The add-on acquisition expands SurfacePrep's abrasive product offerings and regional distribution footprint; financial terms were not disclosed.
LindFast Solutions Group (LSG), a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, has completed the acquisition of Big Bolt, a Bloomingdale, Illinois-based manufacturer of specialty fasteners. The add-on acquisition expands LSG's manufacturing capabilities and product offering to better serve distributor customers across North America; Lincoln International acted as exclusive financial advisor to Big Bolt.
Aurora Material Solutions, backed by private equity sponsor Nautic Partners, has acquired Lastique International Corporation and will integrate the business into its Sustainable Product Solutions platform. Lastique, a leading recycler and supplier of rigid PVC and other thermoplastic resins, will operate as a standalone segment under Aurora with existing management retained and will expand Aurora's recycled-content and closed-loop capabilities.
Nautic Partners will acquire Davidson Hospitality Group from an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, in partnership with Davidson's management team. Davidson, a 50-year-old third-party hospitality management company with roughly $2 billion in revenue under management and 86 hotels, will be positioned for further growth under Nautic's ownership.
Vallen Distribution, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners LLC, has acquired Eastland Engineering Supply (EES) from MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland, management and the founders. The acquisition expands Vallen's MRO and indirect supply chain footprint across Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States and strengthens its vendor-managed-inventory and technical services offerings.
Aurora Material Solutions, a Nautic Partners-backed polymer compounds manufacturer, has acquired EnCom Polymers, a specialty engineered thermoplastics manufacturer based in Evansville, Indiana. The add-on expands Aurora’s engineered thermoplastics capabilities and product offering—grouping EnCom with Enviroplas to strengthen Aurora’s Engineered Thermoplastics business segment and pursue synergies and growth.
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