Recent Professional Services Acquisitions
Acquisition Volume in Professional Services by Year
Last 5 years
Professional Services transactions on this page reflect buyers building capability platforms and extending local footprints. Recent deals include architecture and design add‑ins, finance and accounting advisory expansions, workforce and outplacement roll‑ups, and specialist services such as gemological analysis and music business management.
Both strategic buyers and private‑equity–backed platforms are active. Examples include SolomonEdwards strengthening finance consulting on the U.S. West Coast, Paragon Group adding automation capabilities in the U.K., and Province (Trivest‑backed) integrating dispute and investigations expertise. Several acquirers have kept target brands and leadership in place to preserve local client relationships and specialist expertise.
What Stands Out
- Platform consolidation and capability builds: buyers are adding adjacent advisory and operational services (e.g., finance advisory, investigations, project delivery).
- Geographic expansion: transactions extend footprints across U.S. states (California, Tennessee, Delaware, Michigan, Massachusetts, Florida) and into Europe (France, U.K.).
- Specialist subsectors featured: architecture and design, financial due diligence and CFO advisory, workforce/outplacement and career transition, document/process automation, and gemological services.
- Integration approach favors continuity: several deals keep target brands and senior leaders in place to retain client relationships and specialist teams.
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- Buyer
- Stewart Valuation Intelligence, Stewart Information Services Corporation
- Target
- Nationwide Appraisal Network, LLC
- Seller
- Joni Pilgrim (former CEO of Nationwide Appraisal Network), Steve Sussman (Chief Business Development Officer of Nationwide Appraisal Network)
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI), a company within Stewart Information Services Corporation, announced its acquisition of Nationwide Appraisal Network, LLC (NAN), a nationally recognized appraisal management company. The deal is intended to expand SVI’s appraisal scale, deepen its talent base, and strengthen its real estate valuation platform servicing the mortgage ecosystem.
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April 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Hartree Partners, LP
- Target
- Touton SAS
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- France
- Type
- Buyout
Hartree Partners, LP completed its acquisition of Touton SAS, a globally recognized soft commodities trader and supply chain manager headquartered in Bordeaux. The deal expands Hartree’s soft commodities footprint—complementing its existing coffee platform (Volcafe) and adding capabilities in cocoa, coffee, vanilla, and spices.
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March 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Fortress Investment Group
- Target
- Omni Agent Solutions Inc.
- Seller
- Marc Beilinson
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Omni Agent Solutions Inc., a provider of bankruptcy and corporate restructuring case administration services, was acquired by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group. The investment is intended to fund Omni’s next phase of growth, including continued technology development and expanded scale across its core service lines.
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- Buyer
- KJA, ATIS, Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP)
- Target
- Vinspec
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Addon
Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP) announced the acquisition of Vinspec by KJA, a subsidiary of ATIS and a TSCP portfolio company. Vinspec provides elevator and escalator safety inspections, consulting, and managed services in Alberta and across Canada.
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March 31, 2026
- Buyer
- GALLS
- Target
- CMS Uniforms and Equipment, Inc.
- Seller
- Steve Roate and Julie Roate (founders)
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GALLS announced the acquisition of CMS Uniforms and Equipment, Inc., a regional public-safety uniforms and equipment provider based in Nashville, Tennessee. The deal expands GALLS’ footprint in key Tennessee markets and combines GALLS’ national logistics and product portfolio with CMS’ localized expertise and customer relationships.
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- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- Onstad's Insurance Agency
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Onstad's Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency located in San Ramon, California. The deal is intended to preserve Onstad's longstanding Bay Area legacy while retaining staff and maintaining client relationships in the East Bay.
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- Buyer
- TowerBrook Capital Partners, Carlyle AlpInvest, Hamilton Lane
- Target
- Eisner Advisory Group LLC (EisnerAmper)
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
TowerBrook Capital Partners completed a continuation vehicle transaction for Eisner Advisory Group (EisnerAmper), allowing TowerBrook to retain ownership while providing liquidity to existing investors and partners. Carlyle AlpInvest led the transaction, with Hamilton Lane as co-lead, and additional syndicate investors participating.
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March 28, 2026
- Buyer
- LDC
- Target
- Frankham Group
- Seller
- Steve Frankham MBE (Founder & Chairman) [retiring]
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Kent, United Kingdom
- Type
- Growth capital
Frankham Group, a UK multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy, has partnered with LDC (part of Lloyds Banking Group) to support its next phase of growth. The investment will back CEO Richard Chitty and management as they pursue an organic and acquisitive strategy and accelerate Frankham’s 2030 plan, including further geographic expansion.
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- Buyer
- ramarketing
- Target
- ISR
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
NorthEdge-backed ramarketing completed the acquisition of ISR, a specialist pharmaceutical market research agency based in North Carolina. The deal combines ISR’s in-depth research capabilities with ramarketing’s commercial strategy, marketing, communications and creative services to strengthen ramarketing’s US and global life sciences offering.
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- Buyer
- Allvia, Trinity Hunt Partners
- Target
- HR Pals
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Allvia, backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, announced its acquisition of HR Pals, an outsourced HR administration and employee support services provider. The deal is intended to expand Allvia’s integrated workforce services platform spanning HR administration, benefits administration, compliance support, and workforce strategy.
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- Buyer
- The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC)
- Target
- Spirit Golf Management
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) announced it has acquired Spirit Golf Management to launch a new Golf Division. Spirit Golf will continue operating under its existing brand while forming the foundation for SFC’s nationwide golf and community-based programming. The deal adds Spirit Golf’s portfolio of municipal, public, residential, and private golf properties (10 facilities across the Northeast mentioned) and brings approximately 160 full-time and seasonal employees into SFC.
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March 26, 2026
- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- Plant LLC (Trinidad Insurance Center)
- Seller
- Brett Plant
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Addon
Inszone Insurance Services will merge Plant LLC, doing business as Trinidad Insurance Center, into its existing Trinidad, Colorado office in the coming months. The transaction consolidates Trinidad Insurance Center’s operations into Inszone’s Trinidad location to maintain client continuity while streamlining resources and expanding service capabilities under Inszone.
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- Buyer
- Synergy Sports Capital
- Target
- LOVB Salt Lake, League One Volleyball (LOVB)
- Seller
- Salt Lake ownership group
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Synergy Sports Capital, a $150 million control-focused private equity fund led by former NFL players Terrence C. Murphy Sr. and Reggie Bush, made a strategic investment in League One Volleyball to acquire operating rights for LOVB Salt Lake. Synergy will assume operating rights for the Salt Lake team and plans to expand resources while deepening ties to the local volleyball community.
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March 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Americana Partners
- Target
- NRT Consulting
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Houston-based Americana Partners announced it has acquired NRT Consulting, a bespoke financial consulting and accounting firm. The deal expands Americana’s Family Office Services platform to include in-house accounting and financial consulting for clients’ businesses and personal holdings, offered both integrated with investment advisory and as a standalone service line.
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- Buyer
- Trinity Consultants
- Target
- Process Improvement Institute Inc.
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Addon
Trinity Consultants announced the acquisition of Process Improvement Institute Inc. (PII), a Tennessee-based consulting and training firm specializing in process safety management, risk management, and process reliability. The deal integrates PII’s process safety management (PSM) training, engineering, human factors consulting, management system implementation, and Safety Instrumented Systems verification capabilities to strengthen Trinity’s PSM expertise and expand its international footprint.
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March 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Franchise FastLane, Southfield Capital
- Target
- Franchise Creator
- Seller
- Liftout Capital
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Franchise FastLane, backed by Southfield Capital, has acquired Franchise Creator, a franchise consulting firm that helps businesses turn into franchise brands. The acquisition is intended to strengthen CarPool as Franchise FastLane’s end-to-end operating platform for early-stage franchisors, expanding upstream franchise creation and readiness support.
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March 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Premier Payroll Solutions
- Target
- WayRoll HR
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Premier Payroll Solutions, a payroll and workforce management services provider, announced the acquisition of WayRoll HR. The deal is intended to expand Premier’s HR services, advisory support, and workforce solution capabilities, with WayRoll HR continuing to operate under its existing brand.
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March 16, 2026
- Buyer
- RailPros
- Target
- Diverging Approach, Inc.
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rail and transit consulting firm RailPros completed its acquisition of Diverging Approach, Inc., a railway system contractor based in Williamsburg, Virginia. The deal adds signal and communications training/certification and expands RailPros’ ability to deliver turnkey program delivery and alternative delivery execution for freight and transit/commuter rail programs across North America.
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March 16, 2026
- Buyer
- INVISION
- Target
- GastingerWalker
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Type
- Buyout
INVISION and GastingerWalker announced they will merge under the INVISION brand, with the merger effective March 16, 2026. The combination unites two legacy architecture and design firms in The HFW Companies network to create a national architectural collective with nearly 200 employees.
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March 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Colliers
- Target
- Progedil
- Seller
- Giuseppe Barile (founder; transitioning into an advisory role)
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Italy
- Type
- Buyout
Colliers, a global real estate professional services and investment management firm, announced it has acquired Progedil, a Rome-based residential asset advisor. Progedil will continue operating with its existing leadership team and will be integrated into Colliers’ broader platform to expand residential development and urban regeneration advisory across Italy.
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March 13, 2026
- Buyer
- DCS Corporation
- Target
- ARCTOS, LLC, ARCTOS Technology Solutions
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
DCS Corporation acquired ARCTOS, LLC to expand its aerospace and defense R&D and engineering capabilities. The combined organization will strengthen DCS’s propulsion and flight systems, structures and materials, sensors and electronics, and related technology transition areas, while expanding its Dayton-region footprint near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
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- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- Charles James Cayias Insurance Inc.
- Seller
- Cayias family (Charley Cayias, Cyndia Cayias, and Dimitri Cayias)
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inszone Insurance Services announced its merger with Charles James Cayias Insurance Inc., an independent insurance agency located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The acquisition strengthens Inszone’s Utah presence while allowing longtime agent Charley Cayias to continue working with clients and transition away from administrative duties.
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March 10, 2026
- Buyer
- HR Path
- Target
- Inspire Human Resources (Inspire HR)
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
HR Path, a global HR consulting and HRIS solutions provider, announced the acquisition of Inspire Human Resources (Inspire HR), a U.S.-based HR advisory firm. The deal is intended to expand HR Path’s advisory capabilities in North America and strengthen its advisory pillar by adding Inspire HR’s team and fractional/flexible HR delivery model.
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March 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Cogency Global Inc., Bertram Capital
- Target
- Elemental CoSec
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Addon
Cogency Global, a New York-based provider of corporate compliance and transactional legal support services, acquired UK company secretarial and governance firm Elemental CoSec. The deal strengthens Cogency’s UK platform and expands services across the company lifecycle, including UK incorporation, identity verification, directorship services, tax, and accountancy support. Elemental CoSec will continue serving clients under its existing name as part of Cogency Global, with phased integration. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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March 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Smithbucklin
- Target
- McKinley Advisors
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Smithbucklin has acquired McKinley Advisors, an association consultancy focused on research, strategy, governance, and business transformation. The deal combines McKinley’s research-based advisory capabilities with Smithbucklin’s association management, education, and event services platform, supported by 360 Live Media.
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March 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Ryan
- Target
- Hucke and Associates
- Seller
- Peter Hucke, Stephen Hucke, Devon Shapiro
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, has acquired Hucke and Associates, a property tax consulting firm based in New York City. The acquisition strengthens Ryan’s property tax appeals and valuation advocacy capabilities, particularly in complex markets such as New York City.
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- Buyer
- Lee Equity Partners
- Target
- KCIC
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lee Equity Partners announced the acquisition of KCIC, a Washington, DC-based consulting firm that helps corporate clients manage complex litigation liabilities, insurance assets, and risk-related data challenges. The deal expands Lee Equity’s Insurance Services platform and is intended to accelerate KCIC’s technology-enabled consulting offerings, including its Ligado software platform.
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March 5, 2026
- Buyer
- KDG
- Target
- Square Foot Consultants
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
KDG, a professional services and advisory firm focused on business and technology solutions, acquired Square Foot Consultants, a Pennsylvania-based provider of business advisory, technology, and ERP consulting for mid-market manufacturers. The deal expands KDG’s capabilities in ERP, AI, business intelligence, and operational consulting, with Square Foot’s team integrating into KDG while continuing to support existing clients.
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March 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Trinity Hunt Partners
- Target
- Berger Consulting Group
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Trinity Hunt Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm, announced an investment in Berger Consulting Group to launch its economic consulting and dispute advisory platform. The platform focuses on economic damages analysis, forensic accounting, and valuation services for labor and employment disputes, building on Berger’s over-a-decade track record serving law firm clients primarily in California.
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March 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Main Street Capital Corporation
- Target
- Leading provider of end-to-end architectural, engineering, land planning and entitlement services (unnamed)
- Seller
- Existing owner-operator of the company (unnamed)
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) completed a $28.0 million portfolio investment to facilitate a minority recapitalization of an end-to-end architectural, engineering, land planning, and entitlement services provider. The deal involved Main Street working with the company’s existing owner-operator, with financing structured as first lien and senior secured term debt plus a direct minority equity investment.
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March 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Soles4Souls
- Target
- Erren Recondition
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Netherlands
- Type
- Addon
Soles4Souls, a global nonprofit, announced the acquisition of Erren Recondition, a European leader in footwear and apparel reconditioning. The deal strengthens Soles4Souls’ circular solutions platform by expanding its ability to help brands and retailers extend product life, reduce waste, and create economic opportunity.
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March 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Knightscope, Inc.
- Target
- Event Risk LLC
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Knightscope, Inc. completed its acquisition of Event Risk LLC, a provider of armed and unarmed security guarding services and executive protection. The deal expands Knightscope into tech-enabled guarding services by combining its autonomous robotics and AI orchestration software with Event Risk’s licensed physical response infrastructure under an integrated managed-service operating model.
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March 3, 2026
- Buyer
- CrossCountry Consulting
- Target
- CNM LLP
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CrossCountry Consulting announced its acquisition of CNM LLP, an Office of the CFO advisory firm headquartered in Southern California. The deal expands CrossCountry’s West Coast presence and strengthens its ability to deliver end-to-end Office of the CFO solutions nationwide.
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March 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Agilitas Advisory Corp
- Target
- Veyter
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Australia
- Type
- Buyout
Agilitas Advisory Corp acquired consulting firm Veyter in an all-stock transaction, adding an Australian head office to Agilitas’ global footprint. The deal strengthens Agilitas’ presence in Asia-Pacific and supports expansion across Australia, including plans for an additional Sydney office.
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February 26, 2026
- Buyer
- Paritee
- Target
- One Strategy Group
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Paritee, an international communications and advisory firm, acquired One Strategy Group, a corporate strategy and executive communications provider. The deal expands Paritee’s U.S. footprint and adds senior-level corporate and C-suite advisory capabilities, including specialist expertise in corporate positioning, reputation strategy, media relations, and executive communications.
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February 26, 2026
- Buyer
- Scarlet Security & Risk Group (SSRG)
- Target
- Elite Residential Concierge
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Addon
Scarlet Security & Risk Group (SSRG) announced the acquisition of Elite Residential Concierge, an Ontario-based provider of residential concierge and security services. The deal will bring Elite’s ~1,000 team members into SSRG to expand SSRG’s presence in Eastern Canada and increase capacity to serve luxury residential communities.
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- Buyer
- Angeion Group
- Target
- MedQuest Ltd
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Angeion Group, a legal notice and administration services provider, announced it has acquired MedQuest, a litigation support firm specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice. The acquisition adds capabilities such as life care planning and future medical cost projections to strengthen Angeion’s single-event personal injury practice for plaintiff and defense firms.
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February 26, 2026
- Buyer
- b.cycle
- Target
- SPINCO
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Montreal-based boutique fitness operator b.cycle has acquired SPINCO, Canada’s original and leading spin studio network. The deal creates a multi-brand, coast-to-coast platform with over 30 SPINCO studios and b.cycle’s established Quebec presence.
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February 26, 2026
- Buyer
- SolomonEdwards, Renovus Capital Partners
- Target
- CFO's Domain
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
SolomonEdwards has acquired CFO's Domain, a Los Angeles-based consulting and recruiting firm specializing in Office of the CFO advisory services. The deal expands SolomonEdwards' finance transformation, FP&A and M&A advisory capabilities while strengthening its West Coast presence in California.
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February 24, 2026
- Buyer
- AND Capital Ventures
- Target
- Next Chapter Advisory Group
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Addon
AND Capital Ventures acquired Next Chapter Advisory Group, adding an operator-led M&A advisory team to its private equity platform. The deal strengthens AND Capital’s ability to execute M&A and deploy capital across its healthcare, construction, and energy-focused funds. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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February 24, 2026
- Buyer
- TÜV Rheinland in North America (TÜV Rheinland)
- Target
- Quality Support Group Inc. (QSG)
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Addon
TÜV Rheinland in North America announced the integration of Quality Support Group Inc. (QSG), a U.S.-based consulting and training organization. The deal is positioned as a strategic step to expand TÜV Rheinland’s training, consulting, and customer-support capabilities across the United States and North America.
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February 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Western Trail Capital
- Target
- CashLine Solutions, LLC
- Seller
- Generational Group
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Western Trail Capital acquired CashLine Solutions, LLC, a Houston-based financial and management consulting firm focused on improving businesses’ cash flow through order-to-cash optimization. The acquisition closed on February 23, 2026.
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- Buyer
- Somersault
- Target
- Six The Little Gym locations across the South Bay and San Jose markets
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Hidden River Strategic Capital’s portfolio company Somersault expanded into California by acquiring six The Little Gym locations across the South Bay and San Jose markets. The acquisition grows Somersault to 29 units across eight states, supporting its buy-and-build strategy within The Little Gym franchise system.
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February 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Leo, Orion Group
- Target
- Bevara Building Services, Blackfin
- Seller
- John Pauley (former owner of Blackfin)
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Addon
Leo, an Orion Group-backed facilities services network, announced major investments that effectively merge Bevara Building Services and Blackfin into its expanding national platform. The combined operation integrates nearly 300 on-site building engineers across the United States to deepen Leo’s enterprise service capabilities.
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February 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Polaris Private Equity
- Target
- Valtus Group
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Île-de-France, France
- Type
- Buyout
Nordic private equity firm Polaris Private Equity has agreed to become the majority investor in Valtus Group, the France-headquartered executive interim management firm. The investment will support Valtus's international expansion and operational scaling while existing shareholders GENEO Capital Entrepreneur and Société Générale Capital Partenaires remain committed investors.
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- Buyer
- Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (LGP)
- Target
- Mister Car Wash, Inc.
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mister Car Wash entered into a definitive all-cash merger agreement under which investment funds managed by Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (LGP) will purchase all outstanding shares not already owned by LGP affiliates for $7.00 per share, valuing the company at an implied $3.1 billion enterprise value. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
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February 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Ground Control Business Management (Wealthspire)
- Target
- Wiles + Taylor & Co.
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Addon
Wealthspire’s Ground Control Business Management has acquired Nashville-based Wiles + Taylor & Co., a music-focused business management and tax consulting firm. The deal expands Ground Control’s U.S. footprint beyond California, adds specialized touring and royalty administration capabilities, and brings roughly 65 employees into the platform while Wiles + Taylor continues operating in Nashville.
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February 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Control Point Associates, Inc.
- Target
- Borbas Surveying & Mapping
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Control Point Associates, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Borbas Surveying & Mapping, a New Jersey-based surveying and digital mapping firm. The deal expands Control Point’s New Jersey operations and increases its technical capabilities across infrastructure, environmental, and industrial markets, while aiming to ensure continuity for Borbas clients and ongoing projects.
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February 17, 2026
- Buyer
- The Stonewall Group
- Target
- Architectural Alliance, Inc.
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Delaware, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Stonewall Group, a national architecture platform firm, has acquired Wilmington, Delaware-based Architectural Alliance, Inc., adding the firm to its national architecture platform while allowing Architectural Alliance to continue operating under its existing brand and leadership. The deal establishes a Stonewall foothold in Delaware and expands the platform's capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic in areas including historic restoration, mixed-use, institutional, and residential architecture.
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February 16, 2026
- Buyer
- CapitalSpring
- Target
- Alloy Personal Training
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Alloy Personal Training announced a strategic investment from CapitalSpring to accelerate the franchise brand’s next phase of accelerated, sustainable expansion. The partnership is described as not impacting Alloy’s day-to-day operations or leadership structure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of buyers are active in professional services acquisitions?
Both strategic buyers (national platforms and specialist firms) and private‑equity–backed investors are active. Notable buyers on this page include The Stonewall Group, Paragon Group, SolomonEdwards, Careerminds, and investment sponsors such as Polaris Private Equity and Trivest.
Which subsectors are seeing the most transactions?
Recent transactions on this page highlight architecture and design, finance and accounting advisory (including financial due diligence and CFO services), workforce/outplacement and transition services, business process automation, and specialist testing/analysis services (e.g., gemology).
Are deals aimed at geographic growth or capability expansion?
Both. Several buyers are expanding geographic reach (examples in California, Tennessee, Delaware, Michigan, Massachusetts, France and the U.K.) while others are acquiring to add specific capabilities such as robotic process automation, dispute and investigation expertise, or touring/royalty administration.
Do acquired firms typically retain their leadership or brand?
Yes—multiple transactions noted that targets will continue operating under existing brands or with senior leaders retained (for example, Architectural Alliance, American Gemological Laboratories, ADG Architecture, and Wiles + Taylor).