Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in New Jersey

  • Buyer
    Icelandirect
    Target
    SOMA LABS
    Type
    Addon

    Icelandirect, a U.S.-based contract manufacturer and New Heritage Capital portfolio company, acquired SOMA LABS, a New Jersey supplement manufacturer specializing in solid dosage form production. The transaction closed in February 2026 and expands Icelandirect’s capabilities into additional dosage forms, enabling broader end-to-end manufacturing for both human nutrition and pet supplement brands.

  • Buyer
    Ardurra Group, Inc., Littlejohn & Co., LLC.
    Target
    Remington & Vernick Engineers
    Type
    Addon

    Ardurra Group, Inc. announced its acquisition of Remington & Vernick Engineers (RVE), a full-service water and municipal engineering consulting firm with 14 offices across the Northeast. The deal is intended to establish a stronger Northeast engineering presence for Ardurra and expand capabilities in water, municipal, and related end markets.

  • February 27, 2026
    Buyer
    Docupace, Genstar Capital
    Target
    InvestEdge
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Type
    Buyout

    Docupace, an AI-enabled back-office and compliance software provider for wealth management firms, announced its acquisition of InvestEdge, a regulatory compliance software provider for bank trust departments, broker-dealers, and RIAs. The deal expands Docupace’s compliance portfolio with InvestEdge’s ComplianceEdge platform and aims to create a unified data fabric across onboarding, supervision, and surveillance workflows.

  • Buyer
    Affinius Capital, Vista Hill Partners
    Target
    Veris Residential, Inc.
    Industry
    Real Estate
    Type
    Buyout

    Veris Residential, Inc. entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3.4 billion by an investor consortium led by Affinius Capital and in partnership with Vista Hill Partners. Under the terms, Veris shareholders will receive $19.00 per share in cash, with the deal expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approval and customary conditions.

  • Buyer
    AIR Control Concepts, Blackstone
    Target
    Technical Air Systems, Inc.
    Seller
    Technical Air Systems' ESOP (employee shareholders)
    Type
    Addon

    AIR Control Concepts, a portfolio company of Blackstone, has acquired Technical Air Systems, Inc., an ESOP-owned regional HVAC manufacturers' representative based in Morristown, New Jersey. The deal positions Technical Air to leverage AIR's national platform and resources to accelerate growth across the New York/New Jersey market and preserve the company's local relationships and entrepreneurial culture.

  • Buyer
    VENU+, ZCG Private Equity
    Target
    Tiburon Lockers
    Type
    Addon

    ZCG-backed VENU+ has acquired Tiburon Lockers, a U.S.-based provider of electronic rental locker systems for high-traffic entertainment and leisure venues. The add-on expands VENU+'s smart locker capabilities and strengthens its North America presence while integrating Tiburon's customized locker solutions into VENU+'s tech-enabled guest mobility and storage platform.

  • Buyer
    Aurora Capital Partners
    Target
    Anova
    Seller
    Summit Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Aurora Capital Partners has acquired Anova, a global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) provider that offers hardware, managed connectivity and cloud software to monitor and manage industrial assets. Anova — which monitors more than 1.8 million assets for over 2,000 customers across 80+ countries — will remain led by its current management while Aurora plans to support product investment, international expansion and add-on M&A to grow the platform; Summit Partners is reported as the seller.

  • Buyer
    Keystone Equity Partners
    Target
    David Nicholas Building & Property Maintenance
    Industry
    Real Estate
    Type
    Buyout

    Keystone Equity Partners has acquired David Nicholas Building & Property Maintenance, a luxury residential property manager serving Southern New Jersey, as the inaugural investment for its new Shoreline Platform. The deal gives Keystone a foothold managing 130+ high-end coastal homes and positions the platform to scale services for affluent second-home owners in vacation markets while keeping founder David Nicholas involved in operations.

  • Buyer
    Kodiak Solutions, TPG
    Target
    Besler & Company (BESLER)
    Seller
    Besler & Company (BESLER)
    Type
    Addon

    Kodiak Solutions, a TPG-backed healthcare technology and services company based in Indianapolis, acquired Besler & Company (BESLER), a Princeton, New Jersey-based provider of revenue recovery and hospital reimbursement solutions, on January 22, 2026. The deal integrates BESLER's reimbursement software and managed-service capabilities into Kodiak's platform; Jonathan Besler joins Kodiak as a vice president and founder Philip Besler will retire.

  • Buyer
    PhaseWell Research
    Target
    Bio Behavioral Health
    Type
    Addon

    PhaseWell Research, a national clinical research site company, announced that Bio Behavioral Health has joined its network to expand access to neuropsychiatric and CNS clinical trials. The deal strengthens PhaseWell's community-based research capabilities and broadens patient access to complex clinical studies across its growing national footprint.

  • Buyer
    Bansk Group, Coller Capital, Ares Secondaries Funds (Ares Management), Investment funds managed by BlackRock, Churchill, Dextra Partners, Future Standard
    Target
    Arcadia Consumer Healthcare
    Seller
    Existing Arcadia investors

    Bansk Group closed a continuation fund to extend its partnership with Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, with the transaction co-led by Coller Capital and Ares Secondaries Funds and supported by investment funds managed by BlackRock, Churchill, Dextra Partners, and Future Standard. The continuation structure provided liquidity to existing investors and supplies capital to accelerate Arcadia's organic and inorganic growth across its portfolio of OTC medicines, vitamins, and personal care brands.

  • Buyer
    McDanel Advanced Materials, Artemis Capital Partners
    Target
    Richland Glass
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    McDanel Advanced Materials and Richland Glass, both portfolio companies of Artemis, have completed a strategic merger that combines advanced ceramics, optical technologies (Rayotek) and precision specialty glass into a single materials-science platform. The combined organization will offer expanded engineered-materials and component solutions for mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense, life sciences, semiconductor and diversified industrial markets; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Tropical Cheese Industries, AUA Private Equity Partners, Avance Investment Management
    Target
    Cibao Meat Products
    Seller
    Vieluf family (owners of Cibao Meat Products)
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Type
    Addon

    Tropical Cheese Industries, a PE-backed Hispanic dairy and refrigerated foods platform, has acquired Cibao Meat Products and will integrate it as the Cibao Meat Products Division. The deal (terms undisclosed) strengthens Tropical Cheese’s meats offering, adds cold‑chain logistics capabilities, gives the Vieluf family a rolled equity stake, and expands the combined company’s reach across the U.S. East Coast.

  • Buyer
    Majesco, CVC Funds (minority investor)
    Target
    Vitech
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Type
    Buyout

    Majesco has closed its previously announced acquisition of Vitech, a provider of cloud-native pension and benefits administration solutions. The deal expands Majesco’s Group Benefits and Pension & Retirement capabilities and strengthens its AI- and cloud-native platform for P&C and L&A(H) insurers and retirement/Pension markets.

  • Buyer
    Overture Promotions Inc.
    Target
    Pride Products Distributors LLC
    Type
    Addon

    Overture Promotions Inc. announced it will acquire Pride Products Distributors LLC, a Livingston, New Jersey-based provider of apparel, corporate gifts, and custom merchandise. The deal is intended to expand Overture’s North American footprint and deepen its creative and product expertise for branded merchandise and corporate gifting programs.

  • Buyer
    SAX, SAX Wealth Advisors (wholly owned subsidiary of SAX)
    Target
    Scheidel, Sullivan & Lanni CPA LLC, Sierra Financial Advisors, LLC
    Industry
    Accounting & Tax
    Type
    Buyout

    SAX (SAX Advisory Group) acquired Scheidel, Sullivan & Lanni CPA LLC (SSL) and Sierra Financial Advisors, LLC effective January 4, 2026; Sierra’s wealth management business was integrated into SAX Wealth Advisors, a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition expands SAX’s accounting, tax, advisory and wealth management capabilities, bringing the firm to 73 partners and close to 400 team members and enhancing SAX Wealth Advisors’ footprint (approximately 20 wealth advisors and over $4.5 billion AUM).

  • Buyer
    Lexitas, Funds advised by Apax
    Target
    DepoLink Court Reporting
    Type
    Addon

    Lexitas, a Houston-based provider of technology-enabled litigation services and a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax, has acquired DepoLink Court Reporting, a New Jersey–headquartered court reporting and litigation support firm. The add-on strengthens Lexitas's court reporting and litigation support capabilities and expands its national footprint in legal services.

  • Buyer
    GALLS
    Target
    Action Uniform Co.
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Addon

    GALLS, a leading distributor of uniforms and equipment for public safety professionals, has acquired Action Uniform Co., a regional distributor headquartered in Pleasantville, New Jersey. The deal expands GALLS' New Jersey footprint by adding four retail locations and a distribution center, retaining Action Uniform's ~40 employees and strengthening rapid deployment and service capabilities for law enforcement, fire, EMS and other public-safety customers.

  • Buyer
    Wrist Group (Wrist Ship Supply A/S)
    Target
    Delaware Ship Supply (DSS)
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Addon

    Wrist Group has acquired Delaware Ship Supply (DSS), a century-old ship chandler based in Camden, New Jersey, to strengthen its commercial and operational presence along the U.S. East Coast. The acquired business will be rebranded as Wrist Delaware and integrated into Wrist’s global marine supply and digital platforms; Wrist is a portfolio company of an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company.

  • Buyer
    Riverview Landscapes
    Target
    Irrigation and Landscape Management, Inc.
    Seller
    Irrigation and Landscape Management, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Riverview Landscapes acquired the landscaping and snow management business of Irrigation and Landscape Management, Inc. (ILM), a Parsippany, New Jersey–based provider of commercial landscaping, irrigation design/installation, drainage and fertilization services. The deal expands Riverview's Northern New Jersey footprint and irrigation/snow-management capabilities and is the company's 19th acquisition since 2022; ILM founder Steven Raibick will remain involved in a consulting capacity.

  • Buyer
    The Colt Group, Capstreet
    Target
    Garrison Enterprise Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    The Colt Group, a Houston-based online leak repair and line intervention operator backed by private equity firm Capstreet, has acquired Garrison Enterprise Inc., a Vineland, New Jersey provider of line intervention services with operations along the U.S. East Coast. The acquisition (terms not disclosed) expands Colt's line intervention capabilities and geographic reach across its service territories while retaining Garrison's leadership team for continuity.

  • Buyer
    Jordan Partners LLC
    Target
    Vanguard Claims Administration, Inc.
    Seller
    Gilliam family (founders)
    Industry
    Insurance

    Jordan Partners LLC has made a strategic growth investment in Vanguard Claims Administration, a family-owned third-party administrator (TPA) and independent adjusting platform serving property and casualty insurance markets. The capital will support Vanguard’s investments in technology, data/reporting, client infrastructure and a disciplined tuck-in acquisition strategy while preserving founder-led culture and client relationships.

  • Buyer
    The Rapid Group, Hidden Harbor Capital Partners
    Target
    Pumping Solutions, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    The Rapid Group, a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, acquired Pumping Solutions, Inc. The deal expands TRG’s Northeastern facility-services reach in the Northern New Jersey and New York Metropolitan market while preserving Pumping Solutions’ leadership and day-to-day operations.

  • Buyer
    SAI MedPartners
    Target
    The Dunn Group
    Type
    Addon

    SAI MedPartners, a Northlane Capital Partners-backed healthcare consultancy, has acquired The Dunn Group, a Totowa, New Jersey-based competitive intelligence firm focused on pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. The acquisition expands SAI's competitive intelligence capabilities and deepens its life sciences market research and analytics offerings.

  • Buyer
    H.I.G. Capital
    Target
    Rely Home
    Industry
    Insurance

    H.I.G. Capital, through one of its affiliates, has made a strategic investment in Rely Home, a nationwide home warranty provider. Rely’s founder Victor Hakim and senior management will continue to lead the business and retain a significant ownership stake; the investment will support Rely’s expansion, technology enhancements, and improvements to the customer and technician experience.

  • Buyer
    Fingerpaint Group
    Target
    L&M Healthcare Communications
    Type
    Buyout

    Fingerpaint Group has acquired L&M Healthcare Communications, a New Jersey–based medical communications agency that serves biotech and pharmaceutical clients. The acquisition expands Fingerpaint Medical's medical communications and medical affairs capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    The Rapid Group, Hidden Harbor Capital Partners
    Target
    O&M Solutions, LLC
    Type
    Addon

    The Rapid Group, a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has acquired O&M Solutions, LLC, a Freehold, New Jersey-based provider of operations and maintenance services for wastewater treatment plants. The add-on expands TRG's presence across the Northeastern U.S. and strengthens its water/wastewater service offerings; LBC Credit Partners provided financing and advisors were disclosed for both sides.

  • Buyer
    Network Coverage, Tenex Capital Management
    Target
    ACA Computers, LLC
    Seller
    JP Pladek, Paul Schmalz
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Network Coverage, a managed service provider backed by Tenex Capital Management, has acquired ACA Computers, a 21-year provider of managed IT services. Peapack Private Investment Banking advised ACA's selling shareholders JP Pladek and Paul Schmalz; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Network Coverage's capabilities and geographic reach in delivering managed IT, cybersecurity and cloud services to mid-market clients.

  • Buyer
    Precision Concepts International (PCI), The Sterling Group
    Target
    Comar
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Precision Concepts International (PCI), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, has acquired Comar to create a scaled rigid packaging platform serving consumer and healthcare customers across North America. The deal expands PCI's product and geographic footprint and enhances customer and end-market diversification in rigid and medical plastic packaging.

  • Buyer
    Hilb Group, The Carlyle Group
    Target
    Unnamed New Jersey-based property and casualty firm
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Addon

    Hilb Group announced the acquisition of a New Jersey-based property and casualty business, effective November 1, 2025, to expand its footprint in the Tri‑State region. Hilb Group is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group and continues to grow through strategic add-on acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Good Springs Capital LP
    Target
    Falasca Mechanical, LLC

    Entities managed by Good Springs Capital have completed a growth investment in Falasca Mechanical, a Vineland, New Jersey-based provider of HVAC, mechanical and plumbing services to education, healthcare and commercial & industrial end markets. The Falasca family and senior management will remain in place; Good Springs said the capital will support a third-generation succession, organic growth and pursuit of strategic add-on acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    National Safety Apparel (NSA), Blue Point Capital Partners
    Target
    Gemtor, Inc.
    Seller
    Craig Neustater / Neustater family
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Blue Point Capital Partners-backed National Safety Apparel (NSA) has acquired Gemtor, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of fall protection, confined space retrieval and rescue equipment headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey. The deal is an add-on to NSA’s platform strategy to expand product diversity, manufacturing capabilities and distribution strength.

  • Buyer
    Stellex Capital Management
    Target
    Crest Ultrasonics
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Stellex Capital Management, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Crest Ultrasonics, a global manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning and welding equipment with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia. Stellex said it will partner with Crest's management to drive operational improvements, accelerate growth initiatives and expand the company's global footprint; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    GSI Group Holdings, L Squared Capital Partners
    Target
    GenesisBPS
    Industry
    Medical Devices
    Type
    Addon

    GSI Group Holdings, a portfolio platform of L Squared Capital Partners, has acquired GenesisBPS, a designer and manufacturer of benchtop blood processing equipment and laboratory consumables. The add-on expands GSI Group’s capabilities in blood processing workflows and strengthens its global benchtop equipment and consumables platform.

  • Buyer
    SportsMed Physical Therapy, Hildred Capital Management
    Target
    WeCare Medical PT and Wellness
    Type
    Addon

    SportsMed Physical Therapy, a Hildred Capital-backed outpatient rehabilitation platform, has acquired WeCare Medical PT and Wellness in Maplewood, New Jersey. The deal expands SportsMed's footprint to 51 clinics across New Jersey and Connecticut and adds services including physical therapy, occupational/hand therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture and HomeCare.

  • Buyer
    Spectrum Science
    Target
    Return on Focus
    Type
    Addon

    Spectrum Science has acquired Return on Focus, a strategic marketing consultancy that provides evidence-based brand positioning and strategic services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The acquisition strengthens Spectrum’s strategic and commercial capabilities—bringing Return on Focus’ data-driven positioning expertise into Spectrum’s integrated healthcare marketing platform; Dan Reinhardt and Abby Manning will continue to lead the ROF team.

  • Buyer
    PAX Health, HCAP Partners, Hamilton Lane
    Target
    Neuropsychology and Counseling Associates
    Type
    Addon

    PAX Health, a behavioral health platform backed by HCAP Partners and funds managed by Hamilton Lane, has acquired Neuropsychology and Counseling Associates, a New Jersey-based outpatient mental health practice. The add-on expands PAX Health's neuropsychological and memory-support services and strengthens its geographic footprint across New Jersey while preserving the practice's specialized clinical offerings.

  • Buyer
    Kedaara Capital
    Target
    Axtria
    Seller
    Current and former employees, Early investors
    Industry
    Data & Analytics

    Kedaara Capital completed a $240 million transaction in Axtria structured as a mix of secondary investment and a company-sponsored employee share buyback, providing liquidity to current and former employees and early investors. The investment positions Kedaara as a growth partner to support Axtria's continued expansion of its agentic AI-driven data analytics and cloud software offerings for the life sciences industry.

  • Buyer
    KX, TA Associates
    Target
    OneMarketData (owner of OneTick)
    Industry
    Data & Analytics
    Type
    Addon

    KX, backed by private equity firm TA Associates, has merged with OneMarketData, owner of the OneTick market-data and surveillance platform, to deliver a single platform for capital markets data, analytics, AI and surveillance. The combined business will be led by KX CEO Ashok Reddy, with OneTick founder Leonid Frants serving as a strategic advisor; the deal is positioned as an add-on capability and platform consolidation to accelerate time-to-value for customers.

  • Buyer
    Station Partners
    Target
    First Children Services

    Morristown, NJ-based private investment firm Station Partners made a strategic growth investment in First Children Services (FCS), a family-owned provider of center-, home- and school-based behavioral health and special education services. The capital will support FCS’s continued expansion across New Jersey and Pennsylvania and help broaden access to its therapeutic and special education offerings.

  • Buyer
    Ariel Alternatives, LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    Target
    Groome Industrial Service Group
    Seller
    Argosy Private Equity
    Type
    Buyout

    Ariel Alternatives, with a minority co-investment from JPMorgan Chase & Co., has acquired Groome Industrial Service Group from Argosy Private Equity. The transaction gives Ariel a platform in energy and utility services — Groome operates more than 20 U.S. locations with ~900 employees and will leverage Ariel's industry relationships to pursue faster market-share growth and accretive acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    ONDEX Automation
    Target
    Vision and Control Systems (VCS)
    Type
    Addon

    ONDEX Automation, a Shore Capital-backed factory automation platform, has acquired Vision and Control Systems (VCS), a machine vision and systems integrator with locations in Springfield, New Jersey and Greenville, South Carolina. The deal — ONDEX's fourth acquisition since April 2024 — expands ONDEX's machine vision, barcode reading, robotics, motion control, and PLC programming capabilities across medical devices, life sciences, food & beverage, logistics, and general industrial markets.

  • Buyer
    SportsMed Physical Therapy, Hildred Capital Management
    Target
    Ridgewood clinic (Ridgewood, NJ)
    Type
    Addon

    SportsMed Physical Therapy has acquired a new clinic in Ridgewood, New Jersey, bringing the platform to 49 locations across New Jersey and Connecticut. SportsMed, a portfolio company of Hildred Capital Management, continues its roll-up strategy to expand access to outpatient rehabilitation and wellness services in the region.

  • August 14, 2025
    Buyer
    Rainier Partners, Wilmar, LLC
    Target
    EZRED
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Rainier Partners-backed Wilmar, LLC has acquired EZRED, a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of lighting, tool organization, and hand tools for the automotive aftermarket. EZRED, based in Denville, New Jersey, will continue under CEO Bob Cacciabeve and is expected to bolster Wilmar's presence in the professional automotive channel while enabling cross-selling and faster product introductions.

  • Buyer
    FTV Capital
    Target
    Saphyre
    Seller
    HCAP Partners
    Industry
    Software

    Saphyre, an AI-powered fintech platform for automating pre- and post-trade workflows, has closed a $70 million growth equity investment led by FTV Capital. The funding will support product innovation, accelerate go-to-market and international expansion, and deepen integrations across the financial services ecosystem; HCAP Partners announced it exited its equity stake as part of the transaction.

  • Buyer
    Straits Orthopaedics (Mfg) Sdn Bhd, Quadria Capital
    Target
    Medin Technologies, Inc.
    Industry
    Medical Devices
    Type
    Buyout

    Straits Orthopaedics (Mfg) Sdn Bhd has acquired Medin Technologies, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of sterilization cases and trays that operates facilities in Totowa, New Jersey and Manchester, New Hampshire. The deal expands Straits’ product offerings and global manufacturing footprint for orthopaedic OEM customers; Straits is backed by Quadria Capital.

  • Buyer
    Thrive
    Target
    Baroan Technologies
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider, has acquired Baroan Technologies, a managed IT support provider based in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. The deal expands Thrive’s managed IT capabilities and strengthens its North Jersey / Tri-State hub as part of the company's ongoing roll-up strategy.

  • Buyer
    Mascarene Partners
    Target
    Voyager Trucking Corporation
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    Mascarene Partners has partnered with Voyager Trucking Corporation's management to acquire Voyager, a Newark, New Jersey–based waste hauling and transfer station management company that operates across nine U.S. East Coast states. Financing was provided by a lender group led by Man Varagon, Onex Credit and Amateras AEA; Voyager's management will remain shareholders and continue to lead the business as Mascarene supports further organic growth and add-on M&A.

  • Buyer
    CNL Strategic Capital, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP)
    Target
    International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG)
    Seller
    Princeton Equity Group, IFPG management and stakeholders
    Type
    Buyout

    CNL Strategic Capital has acquired International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) in a transaction of approximately $113.5 million, marking IFPG as CNL Strategic Capital’s 17th portfolio company. IFPG is a tech-enabled, membership-based marketplace for franchisors, franchise consultants and vendors headquartered in Parlin, New Jersey; the company had been partnered with Princeton Equity Group since 2022 and will be sub-managed in this investment by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

  • Buyer
    Simplicity Group Holdings
    Target
    DuVall Financial Group
    Type
    Buyout

    Simplicity Group Holdings has acquired DuVall Financial Group, a brokerage general agency that supports independent insurance agents with insurance, marketing and retirement planning solutions. DuVall will rebrand to "Simplicity DFG" and its leadership team (Gaines DuVall, Paul Hazard, and JP Penzkover) will join as Simplicity Partners to help expand agent offerings and distribution.

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