Recent Acquisitions in North Carolina

Acquisition Volume in in North Carolina by Year

Last 5 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 5 years for Recent Acquisitions in North Carolina. 191 2022 159 2023 192 2024 207 2025 ~151 est. 39 2026
Actual Full-year estimate
  • Buyer
    FlexGen Power Systems, LLC
    Target
    Clean Energy Services CES LLC
    Industry
    Energy
    Type
    Buyout

    FlexGen Power Systems acquired Clean Energy Services (CES), a provider of commissioning, maintenance, and remote monitoring services for utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) and lifecycle services for solar (PV). The deal is intended to integrate CES’s commissioning and lifecycle service teams with FlexGen’s battery energy storage software (HybridOS) and OEM partner program to speed project delivery and improve long-term system reliability.

  • Buyer
    Everus Construction Group
    Target
    SE&M Constructors, Inc., SE&M of the Triangle, Inc., SECO Rentals, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Everus Construction Group (NYSE: ECG) acquired SE&M Constructors, Inc., SE&M of the Triangle, Inc., and SECO Rentals, LLC (collectively “SE&M”) for $158 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, funded with cash on hand. The transaction expands Everus’ mechanical services capabilities and grows its presence in the Southeast, with deeper exposure to industrial and pharmaceutical end markets.

  • Buyer
    ramarketing
    Target
    ISR
    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.

  • Buyer
    NFP, Aon
    Target
    Trinity Risk Advisors, LLC
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Addon

    NFP, an Aon company and a property and casualty broker and benefits consultant, announced the acquisition of Trinity Risk Advisors, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based captive brokerage firm. The deal is intended to launch NFP’s new P&C Group Captive practice to help small and mid-size businesses evaluate and join group captive structures that pool risk and potentially reduce insurance costs.

  • Buyer
    Abrigo
    Target
    360 View
    Industry
    Data & Analytics
    Type
    Buyout

    Abrigo, a provider of compliance, credit risk, lending, and data analytics solutions for U.S. financial institutions, acquired 360 View. 360 View’s banking CRM and marketing automation platform will be integrated into Abrigo to provide banks and credit unions with a unified view of customer relationships, workflows, and profitability to support cross-sell, onboarding, and retention.

  • Buyer
    Galaxy Service Partners
    Target
    RCI Doors, Inc.
    Seller
    Dave Julku
    Type
    Addon

    Galaxy Service Partners announced the completion of its partnership with RCI Doors, a commercial dock and door service company based in Asheboro, North Carolina. The deal marks Galaxy’s 9th acquisition since launching in 2025 and its 3rd in 2026, and Dave Julku (owner of RCI Doors) is set to join the Galaxy corporate team.

  • Buyer
    Banyan Software
    Target
    Launch Labs
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Type
    Buyout

    Banyan Software, an acquirer and operator of mission-critical software businesses, has acquired Launch Labs, a Chapel Hill, North Carolina–based marketing technology and data solutions provider. Launch Labs’ platform focuses on identity resolution, audience activation, and marketing attribution for digital marketing agencies, media companies, and automotive enterprises.

  • Buyer
    Gemspring Capital Management, LP (affiliate)
    Target
    Aeromed Group LLC, HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd., NorcaTec LLC, Kit Pack Company, Inc.

    Gemspring Capital Management, through an affiliate, made a strategic minority investment in Aeromed Group LLC. The new capital supports Aeromed’s recent acquisitions of HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd., NorcaTec LLC, and Kit Pack Company, Inc., strengthening technical capabilities and expanding Aeromed’s global supply chain footprint.

  • Buyer
    AppsAnywhere, LabStats
    Target
    AppsAnywhere, LabStats
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    AppsAnywhere and LabStats announced an official merger, creating a unified organization focused on providing higher education institutions a holistic view of the end-user IT experience. The combined platform integrates lab utilization and device/software usage insights (LabStats) with centralized, scalable application delivery (AppsAnywhere), while appointing Peter Cooke as President to lead product convergence and global growth.

  • Buyer
    Aspen Standard Wealth, LLC
    Target
    BlueSky Wealth Advisors, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Aspen Standard Wealth, a holding company and long-term partner for independent registered investment advisers, acquired BlueSky Wealth Advisors, a New Bern, North Carolina-based fee-only RIA with $1 billion in assets under management. The transaction is framed as Aspen’s “permanent home” model that preserves BlueSky’s identity and leadership while supporting long-term growth.

  • Buyer
    Argus Monitoring Solutions Holdings, LLC
    Target
    Civionic Engineering 26 Consulting, Inc., Piedmont Geologic, P.C.
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Benford Capital Partners’ portfolio company Argus Monitoring Solutions Holdings, LLC acquired Civionic Engineering 26 Consulting, Inc. and Piedmont Geologic, P.C. The deals expand Argus’ structural health monitoring and environmental/geotechnical capabilities and broaden its footprint across the United States and Canada.

  • Buyer
    Hunter Automotive Group
    Target
    Victory Chevrolet
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Buyout

    Hunter Automotive Group, a fourth-generation family-owned auto retailer headquartered in Hendersonville, North Carolina, has acquired Victory Chevrolet in Charlotte to establish a presence in the Charlotte market. The company said the acquisition will be seamless for customers and includes a commitment to local community investment through its Hometown Promise initiative.

  • Buyer
    Net at Work
    Target
    OnPar Technologies
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Net at Work entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OnPar Technologies, a cloud-first Microsoft solutions and managed services provider based in Durham, North Carolina. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Net at Work’s managed services capabilities and expand its national footprint—particularly across the Eastern United States—while integrating OnPar’s team into Net at Work’s platform.

  • Buyer
    Carr Company
    Target
    Ludwig, Smith & Walker
    Type
    Buyout

    Carr Company has acquired Ludwig, Smith & Walker (LSW), a plumbing and mechanical manufacturers’ representative serving North and South Carolina. The deal expands Carr’s presence across the Southeast and creates operational synergies through overlapping manufacturers and customers.

  • Buyer
    Chad and Allison Austin
    Target
    PrideStaff Charlotte (North) office
    Industry
    Staffing & HR
    Type
    Buyout

    Chad and Allison Austin, owners of PrideStaff Asheville, have acquired the PrideStaff Charlotte (North) office effective February 9, 2026. The acquisition expands the Austins' regional footprint in North Carolina and ensures continuity of local staffing services for Charlotte-area employers and job seekers.

  • Buyer
    Liberty Waste Solutions, Allied Industrial Partners
    Target
    AJ Disposal
    Type
    Addon

    Liberty Waste Solutions, a North Carolina waste and recycling provider backed by Allied Industrial Partners, has acquired AJ Disposal, a residential and commercial front-load operator based in Asheboro, North Carolina. The add-on expands Liberty's footprint in the Asheboro and greater Greensboro markets; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Gateway Dealer Network LLC
    Target
    Triangle Equipment Group
    Type
    Addon

    Gateway Dealer Network LLC (GDN) announced its acquisition of Triangle Equipment Group, a Bobcat compact equipment dealer serving customers across North Carolina and the southeastern coastal footprint. The deal expands GDN’s presence in the Southeast and reinforces its Bobcat dealer capabilities, with GDN planning to retain Triangle Equipment Group’s staff across its four locations.

  • Buyer
    FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective
    Target
    Joe Van Gogh
    Seller
    Robbie Roberts (founder)
    Type
    Buyout

    FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective, a Kansas City venture capital-backed specialty coffee conglomerate, acquired Joe Van Gogh, a North Carolina specialty coffee company with multiple locations in the Durham and Chapel Hill area. Founder Robbie Roberts said he will remain with Joe Van Gogh for the foreseeable future as the brand joins FairWave’s growing midwest and mid-Atlantic portfolio.

  • Buyer
    Artisan Custom Closets, Artisan Family of Brands
    Target
    Queen City Closets
    Type
    Addon

    Artisan Custom Closets, part of the Artisan Family of Brands, has acquired Queen City Closets, a Charlotte-based provider of custom storage systems. The deal gives Artisan an entry into the Charlotte market and expands the platform's footprint and operational capabilities across the Southeast.

  • Buyer
    Columbus McKinnon Corporation, CD&R (CD&R funds managed by CD&R XII Keystone Holdings, L.P.)
    Target
    Kito Crosby Limited
    Seller
    KKR (funds managed by KKR)
    Type
    Buyout

    Columbus McKinnon Corporation has completed its acquisition of Kito Crosby Limited in an all-cash transaction. The combined company expects to scale lifting solutions globally and deliver $70 million of expected net annual run-rate cost synergies, with potential revenue synergy upside.

  • Buyer
    SilverAssist, Growth Catalyst Partners, Stellus Capital Management, LLC
    Target
    Caring, LLC (Caring.com)
    Type
    Addon

    SilverAssist, a senior assistance network backed by Growth Catalyst Partners, has acquired Caring, LLC (Caring.com) to expand its national senior housing referral and advisory platform. Stellus Capital Management provided unitranche financing and an equity co-investment to support the transaction, which joins Caring.com's digital reach with SilverAssist's local advisor network and financial-navigation services to accelerate operator connectivity and improve referral quality.

  • Buyer
    Crestview Partners, AltitudeX Aviation Group, Members of Tailwind's existing management team
    Target
    Tailwind Hospitality, Inc.
    Seller
    Palladin Consumer Retail Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Crestview Partners has acquired Tailwind Hospitality, an airport concessions operator, from Palladin Consumer Retail Partners. Crestview is investing alongside AltitudeX Aviation Group and members of Tailwind’s management; Tailwind will remain led by CEO Jeff Switzer and will pursue further organic and acquisition-driven expansion across U.S. airports.

  • Buyer
    Virtual Technologies Group (VTG)
    Target
    Whitlock Infrastructure Solutions
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Virtual Technologies Group (VTG), backed by Jacmel Partners, has acquired Whitlock Infrastructure Solutions, a software reseller and IT services firm focused on IT operations management. The deal expands VTG’s commercial enterprise service capabilities and strengthens its federal government services expertise, combining VTG’s managed IT infrastructure and cybersecurity with Whitlock’s ValueFirst/FirstCall/TotalCare offerings and software provider relationships.

  • Buyer
    Stratus Team, LLC
    Target
    Stewart
    Type
    Buyout

    Stratus Team, LLC has acquired Stewart, a Raleigh-based multidisciplinary engineering, planning, landscape architecture, surveying, and design firm. The acquisition expands Stratus' structural engineering and landscape architecture capabilities and strengthens its footprint across the Carolinas and the broader Southeast.

  • Buyer
    CyberMaxx
    Target
    Corvid Cyberdefense
    Industry
    Cybersecurity
    Type
    Buyout

    CyberMaxx, a Linthicum Heights, Maryland–based managed detection and response provider, has acquired Corvid Cyberdefense, a Mooresville, North Carolina–based email security services provider. The acquisition adds Corvid’s managed email security and Elastic SIEM capabilities, more than 130 customers, and strengthens CyberMaxx’s channel-focused, tech-enabled security offering.

  • Buyer
    Nexterra Environmental, Goldner Hawn
    Target
    GETSCO, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Nexterra Environmental has acquired GETSCO, Inc., a Middlesex, North Carolina-based provider of erosion and sediment control products and services. GETSCO will continue to operate under its existing name while gaining access to Nexterra's broader product depth, technical resources and national platform as part of Nexterra's multi-regional expansion strategy.

  • Buyer
    Prime Capital Financial
    Target
    Bradshaw Rogers Financial Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Prime Capital Financial has acquired Bradshaw Rogers Financial Partners, a Salisbury, North Carolina-based wealth management firm with roughly $600 million in assets under management. The seven-person Bradshaw Rogers team — including founders Trent Bradshaw and Brandon Rogers — will join Prime Capital as partners, strengthening Prime Capital's planning-first and tax-integrated offering and expanding its footprint in the Carolinas.

  • Buyer
    UBEO Business Services
    Target
    Advanced Business Equipment
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    UBEO Business Services has acquired Advanced Business Equipment, a locally owned office technology dealer serving Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC. The deal expands UBEO’s footprint in the Carolinas and brings ABE’s team and dealer relationships (Canon, Konica Minolta, etc.) into UBEO’s national business-technology platform while maintaining local support for customers.

  • Buyer
    Argano
    Target
    Advantco International
    Seller
    Montage Partners
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Argano has acquired Advantco International, a provider of enterprise integration software and services, from Montage Partners. The acquisition (closed December 2025) expands Argano's Data & Integration practice and AI-driven integration capabilities by adding Advantco's SAP/Oracle adapters and integration IP.

  • Buyer
    ProSys Fill LLC
    Target
    Pendergraph Machines
    Seller
    Pendergraph Machines (owner: Doug Pengergarph)
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    ProSys Fill LLC, a Webb City, Missouri-based filling equipment manufacturer, has purchased Pendergraph Machines of Durham, North Carolina. The acquisition brings hot-melt and cosmetic/ nutraceutical filling capabilities into ProSys's product portfolio to complement existing filling lines and expand its addressable markets.

  • Buyer
    Atlantis Fire Protection
    Target
    Armor Fire Services
    Type
    Addon

    Atlantis Fire Protection, a PE-backed fire protection platform, acquired Armor Fire Services of Mount Holly, North Carolina and will retain the Armor brand with founder Mike Jaggers and Kimberly Jaggers continuing to operate the business. The deal expands Atlantis Fire Protection’s fire and life-safety services footprint in North Carolina and strengthens its roster of regional owner-operators supported by financial backers Lynch Holdings and Capital Alignment Partners.

  • Buyer
    NexTech Solutions
    Target
    Vidterra
    Type
    Buyout

    NexTech Solutions (NTS) has acquired Vidterra, a developer of edge-deployed video distribution software, to expand NTS's edge software and digital ISR capabilities. Vidterra's technology streamlines processing, fusion and delivery of video and sensor data in disconnected and low-SWaP environments; the Vidterra team will remain intact and continue supporting existing customers as capabilities are integrated across NTS.

  • Buyer
    Sigma Companies International Corp., Wind Point Partners
    Target
    Masonry Supply, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Sigma Companies International Corp. (SIGMA), a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired Masonry Supply, Inc. (MSI), a Selma, North Carolina-based manufacturer of municipal waterworks castings and polymer enclosures. The deal expands SIGMA’s waterworks product portfolio and Southeast U.S. fulfillment capabilities, with MSI leadership (Jacob Nash) remaining in commercial leadership.

  • Buyer
    Broadtree Partners
    Target
    ACME Plumbing Company
    Seller
    Larry Tilley (Tilley family)
    Type
    Buyout

    Broadtree Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity firm, has acquired ACME Plumbing Company, a fourth-generation commercial and residential plumbing services business headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. ACME will serve as Broadtree's platform for its mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) services strategy while founder Larry Tilley stays on in an advisory capacity.

  • Buyer
    TPG Real Estate (TPG)
    Target
    Quarterra
    Seller
    Lennar Corporation
    Industry
    Real Estate

    TPG Real Estate has acquired a majority interest in Quarterra, recapitalizing the multifamily platform while Lennar Corporation retains a minority stake and will continue to provide synergies. The partnership includes a $1 billion strategic commitment from TPG to support Quarterra’s growth and the development of its pipeline of attainable multifamily rental housing across the United States.

  • Buyer
    Intune Physical Therapy, Highland Ventures
    Target
    Epic Physical Therapy
    Seller
    Heidi Seitz
    Type
    Addon

    Intune Physical Therapy, a family-owned outpatient physical therapy platform backed by Highland Ventures, acquired Epic Physical Therapy, a six-clinic practice serving the greater Raleigh, North Carolina area. The deal marks Intune's entry into North Carolina and expands the platform to eight clinics across two states while preserving local leadership under owner Heidi Seitz.

  • Buyer
    Brodie Generational Capital Partners
    Target
    Sur-Seal, LLC
    Seller
    Heartwood Partners III, LP, Heartwood Partners
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Brodie Generational Capital Partners (BGCP), a single-family office, has acquired Sur-Seal, LLC from Heartwood Partners III, LP. Sur-Seal—an advanced materials converting and engineered solutions manufacturer serving EV/automotive, HVAC, medical and industrial markets—will remain led by CEO Pete Futia and the existing management team; transaction terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Audax Strategic Capital, Golub Capital
    Target
    Strickland Brothers
    Industry
    Automotive

    Audax Strategic Capital made a structured, non-control equity investment in Strickland Brothers, the Princeton Equity Group-backed quick-lube and automotive maintenance platform, to fund M&A activity and support national expansion. The financing (part of a broader $360 million committed financing led by Golub Capital) closed in early January 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Michelin
    Target
    Tex-Tech Industries, FMI Industries, Inc. (FMI Industries Inc.)
    Seller
    Arlington Capital Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Arlington Capital Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Tex-Tech Industries to Michelin, establishing FMI Industries as a new independent Arlington portfolio company spun out of Tex-Tech. Tex-Tech is a developer and manufacturer of proprietary engineered materials and solutions for aerospace, space & defense, and specialty industrial markets, while FMI will focus on reinforced composites for defense, space, and aerospace end markets.

  • Buyer
    TPG, Caisse de de9pf4t et placement du Que9bec (La Caisse), Pike management
    Target
    Pike Corporation
    Seller
    Lindsay Goldberg
    Industry
    Infrastructure

    Lindsay Goldberg has completed the sale of its interest in Pike Corporation following a 25-year partnership. The transaction transfers a majority stake to TPG and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (La Caisse), alongside Pike management, positioning Pike for accelerated growth in U.S. electric-grid, renewables and telecom infrastructure services.

  • Buyer
    Fortune International, LLC
    Target
    Simply Fresh
    Seller
    Jean Bohn (owner of Simply Fresh)
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Type
    Buyout

    Fortune International, a premier seafood processor and distributor based in Bensenville, Illinois, has acquired Simply Fresh, a Durham, North Carolina-based fresh fish and seafood processor and purveyor. The acquisition expands Fortune's Mid-Atlantic and Southeast sourcing and custom-cutting capabilities while bringing Simply Fresh's team and regional relationships into Fortune Fish & Gourmet.

  • Buyer
    AAR CORP.
    Target
    Aircraft Reconfig Technologies
    Seller
    ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions
    Type
    Buyout

    AAR Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies from ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions for $35 million in an all-cash transaction, subject to customary adjustments and closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of AAR’s fiscal year 2026 and is intended to expand AAR’s engineering and in-house certification capabilities for passenger aircraft interior reconfigurations.

  • Buyer
    IT Solutions
    Target
    Technology Associates
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    IT Solutions, a North American managed service provider, has acquired Technology Associates, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based managed IT services firm. The deal expands IT Solutions' East Coast footprint and enhances its managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud capabilities to better support SMB clients across the Carolinas.

  • Buyer
    Enceladus Partners
    Target
    Smith Excavating, LLC
    Seller
    Smith family / Matthew Smith (CEO)
    Industry
    Infrastructure

    Enceladus Partners, a family office, completed an investment in Smith Excavating, LLC, a second‑generation infrastructure services company headquartered in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina. Generational Group advised the transaction; Enceladus said the capital will support regional expansion, fleet and technology investments (including GIS capabilities), and partnership with CEO Matthew Smith to scale the business across the Mid‑Atlantic.

  • Buyer
    Parella Motorsports Holdings (SpeedTour), Velocity Capital Management, Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation
    Target
    Racing America
    Seller
    Race Team Alliance member teams
    Type
    Addon

    Parella Motorsports Holdings (the owner/operator of SpeedTour) has acquired Racing America, a digital-first motorsports media and streaming platform. The deal, completed under the ownership of Velocity Capital Management (with support from the Texas Permanent School Fund), combines live-event promotion with Racing America's digital production and streaming capabilities to create an integrated grassroots motorsports media and events platform headquartered in North Carolina.

  • Buyer
    ZS
    Target
    Torrent Consulting
    Type
    Buyout

    ZS has acquired Torrent Consulting, a Salesforce consulting partner specializing in Health Cloud, Life Sciences Cloud and Agentforce, to strengthen ZS's healthcare, data and AI capabilities and accelerate CRM transformation for healthcare and life sciences clients. The deal brings Salesforce architecture, accelerators and disciplined delivery capabilities into ZS, enabling expanded AI-driven engagement across commercial, medical, service and contact center workflows.

  • Buyer
    Kingswood Capital Management, LP
    Target
    Daramic
    Seller
    Asahi Kasei
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Kingswood Capital Management, LP has acquired Daramic, a global manufacturer of polyethylene and phenolic resin-based lead battery separators, from Asahi Kasei. The deal is a corporate carveout intended to support Daramic's next phase of growth and strengthen Kingswood's presence in the automotive aftermarket; Chad Schuchmann will become Daramic's CEO.

  • Buyer
    Torque Capital Group
    Target
    Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions (rebranded as JGA Space & Defense)
    Seller
    Joe Gibbs Racing
    Type
    Buyout

    Torque Capital Group has acquired Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions from Joe Gibbs Racing and rebranded the business as JGA Space & Defense. The company will focus on supplying advanced specialty composites, precision-machined aerospace and defense components, and rocket propulsion assemblies, and will expand into a ~60,000 sq. ft. facility in Huntersville, North Carolina to support growth into the space and defense supply chain.

  • Buyer
    Patient Square Capital
    Target
    Premier, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Premier, Inc. stockholders overwhelmingly approved Patient Square Capital’s acquisition of the company at a special meeting. The deal provides Premier shareholders $28.25 in cash per share and is expected to close on or about November 25, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

  • Buyer
    SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.
    Target
    French Broad Stone Yards
    Type
    Buyout

    SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. completed the acquisition of French Broad Stone Yards, a wholesale distributor of hardscape products with locations in Arden and Brevard, North Carolina. The deal expands SiteOne's presence in the North Carolina mountain region and brings the local French Broad team into SiteOne's national distribution network.

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