Professional Services Acquisitions in 2025

Acquisition Volume in Professional Services in 2025 by Year

Last 5 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 5 years for Professional Services Acquisitions in 2025. 186 2022 155 2023 184 2024 224 2025 ~392 est. 101 2026
Actual Full-year estimate
  • Buyer
    ZenaTech, Inc.
    Target
    Holt Surveying & Mapping, Inc., Andrew Spiewak Land Surveyor, Inc., Unnamed Halifax-based commercial window washing company
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) completed three strategic Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) acquisitions: Holt Surveying & Mapping, Inc. (Spokane, Washington), Andrew Spiewak Land Surveyor, Inc. (Chicago, Illinois), and a Halifax, Nova Scotia-based commercial window washing company. The deals expand ZenaTech's DaaS footprint across the U.S. and mark its first Canadian acquisition, broadening service capabilities in surveying, inspection, maintenance and drone-based cleaning services.

  • Buyer
    Brentwood Associates, Tenex Capital Management
    Target
    Perennial Services Group

    Brentwood Associates partnered with Tenex Capital Management to complete an equity recapitalization of Perennial Services Group. Perennial’s management team, led by CEO Jon Allen, reinvested and will remain significant shareholders. The transaction closed on December 23, 2025.

  • Buyer
    Summit Point Leadership LLC, Dan Maxwell
    Target
    LDR Leadership LLC
    Seller
    LDR Partners LP
    Location
    District of Columbia, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    A veteran-led ownership team, Summit Point Leadership LLC, formed through Rice University's Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Lab and led by Dan Maxwell, has acquired the business of LDR Leadership LLC. The ceremonial signing occurred on November 11, 2025 and the transaction formally closed on December 23, 2025; LDR Partners LP was the seller and will donate a portion of proceeds to Rice Business.

  • December 22, 2025
    Buyer
    Engage PEO
    Target
    Aspen HR
    Type
    Buyout

    Engage PEO has acquired Aspen HR, a San Francisco-area professional employer organization (PEO) founded in 2017, to expand Engage's national footprint and deepen its presence in California and the alternative investment sector. The deal combines Aspen HR's white-glove HR services and industry expertise with Engage's compliance-focused consulting, risk management capabilities, and national benefits programs.

  • Buyer
    Hogan Lovells, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
    Target
    Hogan Lovells, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
    Type
    Buyout

    Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft announced their intention to combine to form a new unified firm, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. The proposed combination is expected to enhance the firms’ cross-border finance and regulated-sector capabilities across major G20 markets, particularly the New York–London corridor.

  • Buyer
    Elevate
    Target
    Downstream, GA
    Type
    Buyout

    Elevate has acquired experiential design studio Downstream and luxury hospitality design studio GA, combining the firms into an expanded Elevate Creative with more than 250 designers, technologists, and strategists across North America, Europe, and Asia. The deal broadens Elevate's capabilities in immersive digital experiences and luxury hospitality design and appoints Chris Allphin as President of Elevate Creative.

  • Buyer
    Scarlet Security & Risk Group (SSRG)
    Target
    Pillar Security
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Scarlet Security & Risk Group (SSRG) has acquired Ontario-based security services provider Pillar Security, bringing Pillar's staff and management into SSRG and retaining founder Fatsah Bennai in a key role. The deal expands SSRG's presence in Ontario as part of its national consolidation strategy; David Melhado served as exclusive broker to the transaction.

  • Buyer
    Blake Charles Salon
    Target
    Salon Le Boudoir
    Location
    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
    Type
    Buyout

    Blake Charles Salon, a luxury San Francisco-based salon group founded by Blake C. McCall, has acquired the iconic Salon Le Boudoir in Saint-Tropez, France. The purchase marks Blake Charles Salon's first European flagship as the brand expands internationally; founder Christophe Gaye will remain as manager during the transition.

  • Buyer
    Stout
    Target
    Pointe Advisory
    Type
    Buyout

    Stout has acquired Pointe Advisory, a strategic advisory firm headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, adding nearly 100 professionals and establishing a new Stout Strategy practice. The deal, which closed on December 16, 2025, expands Stout's capabilities in growth strategy, commercial and vendor due diligence, market intelligence, and value-creation consulting for private equity sponsors and corporate clients.

  • Buyer
    Baker Tilly
    Target
    Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs
    Type
    Buyout

    Baker Tilly plans to acquire Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs, a Miami-headquartered accounting and advisory firm. The deal is intended to strengthen Baker Tilly’s presence in South Florida and deepen its East Coast reach while expanding specialized services, including real estate tax and cross-border advisory.

  • Buyer
    Winston & Strawn, Taylor Wessing UK, Winston Taylor
    Target
    Winston & Strawn, Taylor Wessing UK, Taylor Wessing the Netherlands and Belgium
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing UK announced their intention to combine and operate under a new shared brand, Winston Taylor, creating a transatlantic law firm. The firms expect completion in May 2026, subject to approvals and a partner vote, while they operate separately until closing.

  • Buyer
    Advent International, Corvex Private Equity, Salem Capital Management, Mousse Partners, TF Cornerstone, HighSage Ventures, Barcliff Partners
    Target
    Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Heidrick & Struggles International has completed its previously announced take-private transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion. A consortium led by Advent International and Corvex Private Equity, supported by strategic investors and Heidrick leaders/family offices, acquired all outstanding shares, and Heidrick ceased trading on Nasdaq.

  • Buyer
    Northside Tree Professionals (Arbor Alliance), Caravel Capital
    Target
    Undisclosed Jacksonville, FL tree care company, Holcomb Tree Service, Georgia Tree Company
    Type
    Addon

    Northside Tree Professionals, backed by growth equity investor Caravel Capital, completed an undisclosed acquisition in Jacksonville, Florida and rebranded its platform as Arbor Alliance. This marks Northside's third acquisition of 2025 (following Holcomb Tree Service and Georgia Tree Company) as the firm expands its tree care platform across Georgia, Texas and Florida.

  • Buyer
    Prosperity Partners, Unity Partners LP
    Target
    Farkouh, Furman & Faccio
    Type
    Addon

    Prosperity Partners, a Chicago-based tax and accounting platform backed by Unity Partners LP, has completed the addition of New York-based Farkouh, Furman & Faccio (FF&F). The deal brings FF&F's seven partners and 38 employees into Prosperity, establishing a New York City flagship office and adding audit and international tax capabilities to Prosperity's platform.

  • Buyer
    The Riverside Company, EverSmith Brands
    Target
    1-Tom Plumber
    Type
    Addon

    The Riverside Company has invested in 1-Tom Plumber, a fast-growing franchisor of emergency plumbing and drain cleaning services, as the sixth add-on to its EverSmith Brands platform. 1-Tom Plumber operates through 37 franchisees across 57 territories in 22 states; Riverside and EverSmith plan to accelerate franchise development, deepen commercial penetration and drive cross-sell opportunities across the platform.

  • December 8, 2025
    Buyer
    Cresa
    Target
    CMPG
    Type
    Buyout

    Cresa has acquired CMPG, a Diamond Bar-based project management firm, expanding its project management capabilities and regional footprint across Southern California. All 22 CMPG employees will join Cresa, with CMPG leaders Christie Fischetti and Dyana Elam joining as Managing Principals and Cresa retaining CMPG's Inland Empire office.

  • Buyer
    Unity Partners
    Target
    Yardmaster, Big Lakes Lawncare, Kunco Landscape
    Type
    Addon

    Unity Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, has formed a new Midwestern landscaping platform by completing investments in Yardmaster (Columbus, Ohio), Big Lakes Lawncare (Detroit, Michigan) and Kunco Landscape (Erie, Pennsylvania). The three businesses will be fully integrated and operate under the Yardmaster brand to serve commercial, multi-family/HOA, office and industrial clients across the Midwest.

  • Buyer
    American Peat Technology (APT)
    Target
    DryJect Minnesota
    Type
    Buyout

    American Peat Technology (APT) has acquired and reopened the DryJect Minnesota operation, restoring the turf aeration and topdressing service across the state. APT plans to integrate DryJect’s high-pressure injection aeration technology with its PeatBuilt+ soil amendment products to improve turf recovery and expand service offerings across Minnesota and neighboring markets.

  • Buyer
    Easy Ice
    Target
    Kirby Restaurant and Chemical Supply (ice machine subscription and service division)
    Seller
    Kirby Restaurant and Chemical Supply

    Easy Ice has acquired the ice machine subscription and service division of Kirby Restaurant and Chemical Supply, effective December 1, 2025. The deal transfers all ice-machine-related operations in East Texas to Easy Ice (equipment is primarily Manitowoc), while Kirby will continue operating its remaining business lines; the acquisition strengthens Easy Ice's density in the East Texas market.

  • Buyer
    Japan Educational Foundation (JEF)
    Target
    LIM College
    Type
    Buyout

    Japan Educational Foundation (JEF) completed its acquisition of LIM College. The deal was originally announced on May 29, 2025, and JEF secured all required regulatory approvals for the transfer of ownership, after which LIM joined JEF’s global portfolio of higher education institutions.

  • Buyer
    Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) of A-R-T & Associates, Southeast Acquisition Capital
    Target
    Cahill-Stout Inc. dba A-R-T & Associates
    Type
    Buyout

    Cahill-Stout Inc., doing business as A-R-T & Associates, has been sold to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) sponsored by Southeast Acquisition Capital; the transaction closed on November 26, 2025. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, A-R-T & Associates provides fine-art consulting and procurement, custom framing, large-format printing, branded displays and signage, custom fabrication, and full project installation.

  • Buyer
    Trive Capital
    Target
    Illumis Global

    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.

  • Buyer
    CarData, Inc.
    Target
    DiamondLot
    Seller
    Rick Wolverton
    Type
    Buyout

    CarData, Inc. has acquired DiamondLot, a Southern California vehicle merchandising and dealership photography services provider founded by Rick Wolverton. The acquisition strengthens CarData's footprint in the competitive Southern California market, retains select DiamondLot staff, and aims to enhance service capacity and technology-enabled merchandising for franchise dealerships.

  • Buyer
    Victor Capital Partners
    Target
    Four regional security companies (names not disclosed)
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Victor Capital Partners has acquired four regional security companies and partnered with industry veterans Ken Fisher and Cal Horton to form a new national security services platform that will be branded in 2026. The platform combines manned guarding, patrol, alarm and video monitoring, investigations, background checks, and executive protection capabilities and is backed by financing from Third Point Capital Markets, Man Varagon Capital Partners and L Catterton Private Credit.

  • November 18, 2025
    Buyer
    Equifax Inc.
    Target
    Vault Verify
    Type
    Buyout

    Equifax has completed the acquisition of Vault Verify, a provider of real-time, API-based employment and income verification services. The deal integrates Vault Verify into Equifax's Workforce Solutions unit to expand The Work Number's verification capabilities, data sources, and employer data submission options.

  • Buyer
    Perkins Coie, Ashurst
    Target
    Ashurst Perkins Coie (combined firm), Perkins Coie, Ashurst
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Perkins Coie and Ashurst announced plans to merge and create Ashurst Perkins Coie, positioning the combined firm as a top-20 global law firm. The union is expected to combine deep capabilities across technology, energy and infrastructure, financial services, corporate transactions, and complex litigation, with AI and advanced technology investment a stated focus.

  • Buyer
    Peoples Company
    Target
    Murray Wise Associates, LLC (MWA)
    Seller
    Farmland Partners Inc
    Type
    Buyout

    Peoples Company announced a pending acquisition of Murray Wise Associates, LLC (MWA) from Farmland Partners Inc. The deal is effective November 15, 2025 and includes Peoples Company engaging for the ongoing management of select non-core farmland assets.

  • Buyer
    OneDigital
    Target
    T&T Staff Management
    Type
    Buyout

    OneDigital has acquired T&T Staff Management, a 32-person Professional Employer Organization (PEO) headquartered in El Paso, Texas. The deal expands OneDigital's PEO footprint in West Texas and strengthens its HR, payroll, benefits and compliance offerings for regional employers.

  • Buyer
    FVLCRUM Funds Capital Group, SafeTouch Security
    Target
    Professional Security Consultants (PSC)
    Type
    Addon

    FVLCRUM Funds completed an investment in Professional Security Consultants (PSC) through its electronic security platform, SafeTouch Security, creating an integrated physical-and-electronic security offering. The transaction positions PSC to scale nationally alongside SafeTouch's technology-driven services and expands FVLCRUM's security platform capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Harbor
    Target
    Encoretech
    Type
    Buyout

    Harbor, the Chicago-based legal technology and consulting firm, has acquired Encoretech, a U.S.-based training and user adoption services provider for law firms and corporate legal departments. The deal — Harbor's first since a majority investment from BayPine LP — adds Encoretech's Training-as-a-Service capabilities (about 80 professionals across the U.S. and Europe) to Harbor's Legal Technology + Operations practice to accelerate technology adoption and AI enablement for clients.

  • Buyer
    Veritas Capital, The Veritas Capital Vantage Fund, L.P. (affiliates)
    Target
    MetroStar Systems, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Veritas Capital, via affiliates of The Veritas Capital Vantage Fund, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MetroStar Systems, LLC, an AI-enabled digital transformation services and software provider serving U.S. Defense and National Security agencies. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to customary regulatory approvals, and MetroStar will operate as a platform company within Veritas’ Vantage Fund.

  • Buyer
    Northstar Capital, Seaside Equity Partners
    Target
    TalentSmartEQ

    Northstar Capital provided a credit facility and an equity co‑investment to support Seaside Equity Partners’ refinancing of TalentSmartEQ, a San Diego‑based provider of emotional intelligence training, assessments and certification programs. The recapitalization strengthens TalentSmartEQ’s balance sheet and positions the company for continued growth in the corporate training and EQ assessment market, where its solutions have been adopted by a majority of Fortune 500 companies.

  • Buyer
    Proceed
    Target
    Rapid Legal, Inc., LegalConnect, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Proceed (formerly Counsel Press) has acquired Rapid Legal, Inc. and its proprietary LegalConnect platform, based in Chino Hills, California. The deal expands Proceed's West Coast presence and strengthens its e-filing and service-of-process technology capabilities to support law firms and corporate legal teams nationwide.

  • Buyer
    Provana
    Target
    Neostella (staffing and talent business)
    Seller
    Neostella

    Provana has acquired Neostella's staffing and talent business, including team members in Colombia and the United States, to expand its global delivery and nearshore capabilities. Neostella will focus exclusively on its legal technology and SaaS offerings while the two companies continue to collaborate on client engagements.

  • Buyer
    Apollo Sports Capital
    Target
    Atlético de Madrid
    Seller
    Miguel Ángel Gil, Enrique Cerezo, Quantum Pacific Group, Ares Management funds
    Location
    Community of Madrid, Spain
    Type
    Buyout

    Atlético de Madrid announced a strategic partnership with Apollo Sports Capital, under which Apollo will become the club’s new majority shareholder following an agreement with existing shareholders. The long-term investment is intended to strengthen Atlético de Madrid’s financial position, support continued sporting success, and fund major infrastructure development projects, including the “Ciudad del Deporte” district adjacent to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium. Closing is expected in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

  • Buyer
    Stewart Information Services Corporation
    Target
    Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS)
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) entered into an agreement to acquire Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS), a property preservation services provider supporting mortgage servicers and lenders. The purchase is expected to close before year-end, subject to customary conditions and HSR waiting-period expiration/termination, and Stewart plans to add MCS’s operations and technology to expand its Real Estate Solutions services.

  • Buyer
    Global Guardian
    Target
    Solace Global Risk
    Location
    Dorset, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Global Guardian has acquired Solace Global Risk to strengthen its presence in Europe and integrate Solace's proprietary travel risk management platform with Global Guardian's operational capabilities. Solace will continue to operate under its brand during an initial 12-18 month integration period while Global Guardian invests in and migrates clients to Solace's technology.

  • Buyer
    Opteon
    Target
    Equity Valuation Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Opteon has acquired Equity Valuation Partners (EVP) to expand and modernize its U.S. residential and commercial valuation capabilities. The deal broadens Opteon's national appraisal network, adds technology-forward talent and aims to improve turnaround times and valuation workflows for lenders and other clients.

  • Buyer
    Convergint
    Target
    NuSource Financial LLC
    Seller
    Mosaic Capital Partners, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Convergint, a global systems integrator, has acquired NuSource Financial LLC, a provider of branch transformation, ATM services and security solutions for U.S. financial institutions. The transaction (terms undisclosed) brings over 140 NuSource employees into Convergint and represents an exit for private equity sponsor Mosaic Capital Partners; Stifel served as NuSource's financial advisor.

  • Buyer
    ONDEX Automation
    Target
    PlantOPS Consulting
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    ONDEX Automation, a Chicago-based automation systems integrator, has acquired PlantOPS Consulting, a provider of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation and consulting services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medtech manufacturers. The acquisition expands ONDEX's life‑sciences capabilities and domain expertise in compliance-driven, digitally enabled manufacturing solutions; PlantOPS Software will remain independent and is not part of the transaction.

  • Buyer
    Mercer, Marsh McLennan
    Target
    Hexarem
    Location
    Quebec, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan, has acquired Hexarem, a Montreal-based boutique human resources consulting firm specializing in executive compensation and governance advisory services. The acquisition strengthens Mercer's executive compensation capabilities and expands its presence in Canada; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Corgan
    Target
    Cooper Robertson
    Type
    Buyout

    Dallas-based architecture and design firm Corgan has acquired New York–based Cooper Robertson. Terms were not disclosed; Cooper Robertson’s team and client relationships will integrate into Corgan to deepen its presence in the Northeast and expand capabilities across higher education, civic, and cultural design markets.

  • Buyer
    Goldman Sachs Alternatives
    Target
    Excel Sports Management
    Seller
    Shamrock Capital

    Goldman Sachs Alternatives agreed to acquire a stake in Excel Sports Management, a New York-based sports agency, to support its next phase of international growth. The partnership will back expansion of Excel’s global presence across sports, media, and sponsorship, including investments in technology and data-driven capabilities. Shamrock Capital, which previously held a minority stake since 2020, will exit as part of the transaction; terms were not disclosed and the deal is subject to regulatory approvals.

  • Buyer
    Jensen Partners
    Target
    Baier Associates (UK)
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Jensen Partners has acquired Baier Associates (UK), an award-winning executive search and consulting firm specializing in alternative investments. The deal brings Baier's team and founder Nishika Samaratunga into Jensen Partners to strengthen the firm's EMEA executive search and advisory capabilities.

  • Buyer
    EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
    Target
    Price Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has acquired Price Insurance, a fourth-generation independent insurance agency based in Lake Forest, Illinois. The acquisition expands EPIC's Private Client practice and Midwest presence by adding Price Insurance's team and capabilities serving high-net-worth families and local businesses.

  • Buyer
    PalAmerican Security
    Target
    Patrol Protect Secure, Inc.
    Seller
    Mangrove Equity Partners, Sunlake Capital
    Location
    United States

    PalAmerican Security has acquired Patrol Protect Secure, Inc. (PPS) from Mangrove Equity Partners and Sunlake Capital. PPS is a U.S. contract security platform that grew to ~2,400 security officers and completed six acquisitions under Mangrove/Sunlake ownership; the deal expands PalAmerican’s geographic footprint and capabilities in technology-enabled monitoring and off-duty law enforcement services.

  • Buyer
    Front Porch Communities and Services
    Target
    ARCH (ARCH Consultants)
    Type
    Buyout

    Front Porch Communities and Services has acquired ARCH (ARCH Consultants) to serve as its in-house development advisory company. ARCH will manage Front Porch's capital projects and continue supporting external clients on senior living, learning and healing environment developments, centralizing development capabilities to maximize impact of Front Porch's capital investments.

  • Buyer
    Certus Pest
    Target
    Certified Pest Control
    Seller
    Edita Hall, Luke Hall
    Type
    Addon

    Certus Pest has acquired Certified Pest Control, a Fort Myers, Florida-based pest control company that serves Collier and Lee counties. The deal expands Certus' presence in Southwest Florida and will fold Certified into Certus' Purcor Pest Solutions brand.

  • Buyer
    Prospanica
    Target
    Techqueria
    Type
    Buyout

    Prospanica, the Association of Hispanic MBAs and Business Professionals, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Techqueria, a nonprofit advancing Latino representation and success in technology. The proposed deal is subject to regulatory approval from the California Attorney General’s office, and upon completion the groups plan to expand shared leadership, mentorship, national summits, and professional development programs.

  • Buyer
    Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group
    Target
    The LRW Group
    Type
    Buyout

    Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group has acquired The LRW Group, a Miami-based business management firm serving Fortune 500 clients and high-profile entertainment and music figures. The deal expands Tri Star’s East Coast footprint and broadens its private wealth, financial strategy, and business management capabilities, with LRW founder Lahteefah “Lah” Parramore joining as Chief Growth Officer.

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