Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in Ohio
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June 3, 2032
- Buyer
- ONCAP, Onex Corporation
- Target
- Komar Industries, Inc.
- Seller
- Koenig family
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ONCAP, the mid-market private equity platform of Onex Corporation, has acquired a majority stake in Komar Industries, a Groveport, Ohio-based designer and manufacturer of industrial waste and recycling processing systems. The Koenig family remains partnered with ONCAP as Komar looks to expand its product and service offerings and continue its growth.
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March 16, 2026
- Buyer
- Technimark, Oak Hill Capital, Pritzker Private Capital, PPC Partners
- Target
- Rage Custom Plastics
- Seller
- Rage Custom Plastics (family-run business; specific sellers not named)
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Technimark acquired Rage Custom Plastics, a U.S. provider of blow and injection-molded plastic products serving medical and consumer healthcare markets. The deal is intended to strengthen Technimark’s healthcare presence, expand domestic manufacturing into the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, and add value-added blow molding capabilities.
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March 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Yellow Stripes Capital
- Target
- NoblQ
- Seller
- Caldwell Velnambi, Nepoleon Duraisamy
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Yellow Stripes Capital (YSC) has acquired a majority stake in NoblQ, a global digital transformation and IT services provider. The investment is intended to accelerate NoblQ’s AI-enabled enterprise modernization strategy, expand delivery operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and grow its digital engineering and enterprise modernization practices.
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February 16, 2026
- Buyer
- OnSite Partners, LLC
- Target
- One Power Company
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
OnSite Partners, LLC announced it has acquired the business interests of Ohio-based industrial power company One Power. The deal expands OnSite Partners’ behind-the-meter distributed generation portfolio and strengthens its energy infrastructure operations, maintenance, and construction capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Vasco Group, Monogram Capital Partners, Halmos Capital Partners
- Target
- Schubert Tennis
- Seller
- Rusty Schubert, Jeff Parish
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Vasco Group, a sports-surfacing platform majority owned by Monogram Capital Partners with support from Halmos Capital Partners, acquired Schubert Tennis. The add-on expands Vasco’s clay tennis court construction, resurfacing, maintenance, and reconditioning capabilities and grows its Midwest footprint with more predictable recurring upkeep revenue.
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February 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Arax Investment Partners
- Target
- GFP Private Wealth
- Industry
- Wealth Management
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arax Investment Partners acquired GFP Private Wealth, a Cleveland, Ohio-based registered investment adviser with $1.5 billion in assets under management. The deal is intended to expand Arax’s Midwest presence and support GFP’s next phase of growth by combining GFP’s high-net-worth planning and service capabilities with Arax’s broader infrastructure via Arax Advisory Partners.
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February 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Aeron Defense, Ventus Industrial Partners, GenNx360 Capital Partners, Admiralty Partners
- Target
- General Tool Company, Magna Machine Company
- Seller
- Kramer family
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ventus Industrial Partners, in partnership with GenNx360 Capital Partners and Admiralty Partners, formed a new platform, Aeron Defense, and acquired General Tool Company and Magna Machine to create a consolidated defense manufacturing group. The Kramer family became minority shareholders in Aeron as the two Ohio-based machining and assembly businesses are unified to expand capacity and capabilities for major U.S. defense primes.
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January 29, 2026
- Buyer
- TPI Efficiency, ScaleCo Capital
- Target
- Community Energy Advisors, Viridi
- Industry
- Energy
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
ScaleCo Capital’s portfolio company TPI Efficiency acquired both Community Energy Advisors and Viridi in two related add-on acquisitions. The deals expand TPI’s energy procurement and efficiency management platform with customized advisory and energy procurement capabilities for mid-sized commercial clients.
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January 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Frontline Road Safety
- Target
- American Roadway Logistics
- Seller
- Monroe Street Partners, Jon Claxton, Heidi Claxton
- Industry
- Construction
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Frontline Road Safety, the largest provider of pavement marking services in the United States, has acquired American Roadway Logistics (ARL) from Monroe Street Partners. ARL, a Norton, Ohio-based provider of pavement marking and traffic maintenance services, will continue operating with its existing team while benefiting from Frontline's scale, resources and geographic reach. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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January 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Polycorp
- Target
- Iron Horse Engineering Company
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Polycorp, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has acquired Iron Horse Engineering Company, a pioneer in rail boot and embedded track technologies. The deal expands Polycorp’s rail product portfolio and engineering capabilities to deliver more integrated solutions across light- and heavy-rail applications worldwide.
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January 15, 2026
- Buyer
- Plasticade, Radial Equity Partners
- Target
- Mr. Chain
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Plasticade, a portfolio company of Radial Equity Partners, has acquired Mr. Chain, a longtime manufacturer of crowd-control, safety and barrier solutions. The add-on expands Plasticade's product portfolio in the traffic safety and signage market, enabling broader offerings for construction, municipal and event safety customers.
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- Buyer
- Sila Services, LLC
- Target
- NEOH (platform), Simpson Heating & Air, LLC, Bonsky Heating & Cooling, Best Heating & Air Solutions, Ultra Clean Duct Cleaning, Coblentz Plumbing Solutions, Trade Masters Academy
- Seller
- Chad Simpson, Steve VanHorn
- Industry
- HVAC & Mechanical
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sila Services has acquired NEOH, an Ohio-based home services platform that comprises five operating brands (Simpson Heating & Air; Bonsky Heating & Cooling; Best Heating & Air Solutions; Ultra Clean Duct Cleaning; Coblentz Plumbing Solutions) and Trade Masters Academy. The add-on expands Sila’s Midwest/Ohio footprint and builds out its multi-trade capabilities across HVAC, plumbing and indoor air-quality services; financial terms were not disclosed.
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January 13, 2026
- Buyer
- TruArc Partners
- Target
- Schill Grounds Management
- Seller
- Argonne Capital Group
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
TruArc Partners, a middle‑market private equity firm, has acquired Schill Grounds Management from Argonne Capital Group. Cleveland‑based Schill is a commercial landscaping provider with more than 30 branches across the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic; TruArc plans to accelerate organic growth, pursue add‑on acquisitions and expand the company's geographic footprint while founder Jerry Schill remains CEO.
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January 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Gemspring Capital Management (affiliate)
- Target
- TRG
- Seller
- Kennedy family, TRG management team
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of Gemspring Capital Management has acquired TRG, a Cleveland-area provider of enterprise mobility lifecycle management and integrated cybersecurity solutions. TRG founder and CEO Sean Kennedy, the Kennedy family, and the existing management team retain a significant ownership stake; Gemspring said it will provide capital and operational resources to support continued growth and strategic acquisitions.
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January 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, Cameron Ashley Building Products
- Target
- Therm-All
- Seller
- Incline Equity Partners, Specialty Products and Insulation
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
An affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, alongside Cameron Ashley Building Products, has acquired Therm-All from Incline Equity Partners. Therm-All, a Westlake, Ohio–based fabricator and distributor of metal building insulation with 13 locations nationwide and more than 2,000 customers, will be operated under Pacific Avenue and Cameron Ashley to strengthen customer relationships and pursue growth initiatives across core and adjacent end markets.
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January 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Warburg Pincus, Temasek
- Target
- Park Place Technologies, Service Express
- Seller
- Charlesbank Capital Partners, GTCR
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Warburg Pincus, with a significant minority investment by Temasek, signed a definitive agreement to make a majority investment in Park Place Technologies. Park Place and Service Express (a Warburg Pincus portfolio company) merged to create a global data center services provider with over 3,000 employees and 25,000+ customers; the merger was completed on January 6, 2026.
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January 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
- Target
- Greer Steel Company
- Seller
- Greer Industries, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has completed the acquisition of Greer Steel Company, a Dover, Ohio-based cold rolled strip steel specialist, from Greer Industries, Inc. The purchase expands Mutares' Engineering & Technology segment and North American footprint, positioning Greer Steel as a growth platform to serve automotive and industrial customers through operational improvements and targeted investments.
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January 1, 2026
- Buyer
- BELAY
- Target
- Fully Accountable
- Industry
- Accounting & Tax
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
BELAY, a U.S.-based virtual staffing and outsourced services provider, has acquired Fully Accountable, a Fairlawn, Ohio outsourced accounting firm that serves eCommerce and digitally native brands. The deal expands BELAY's financial solutions capabilities (including fractional CFO and ecommerce accounting) and is supported by BELAY's private equity backer, Tenex Capital Management.
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January 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Safe Monitoring Group, Alder
- Target
- Gastronics, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Safe Monitoring Group (a portfolio company of Alder) has acquired Gastronics, Inc., a US-based pioneer in wireless gas detection systems. The deal adds the first North America–based company to SMG's portfolio, expanding its gas detection capabilities, regulatory certifications and presence across industrial, energy and refrigeration markets.
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December 23, 2025
- Buyer
- Exscape Group, BHMS Investments, LP
- Target
- WinnScapes, Pony Lawncare and Landscaping, Shearer Patio & Landscape Services / Polaris Pools
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Exscape Group, a Cleveland-based landscape services platform backed by BHMS Investments, announced add-on acquisitions of three Columbus-area companies — WinnScapes, Pony Lawncare and Landscaping, and Shearer Patio & Landscape Services / Polaris Pools — to expand into the Columbus, Ohio market. Each founding owner will join Exscape Group as operating leaders, preserving continuity of teams and client relationships as part of the platform expansion.
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December 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Midas International, LLC
- Target
- Max Auto Supply Company
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Midas International, LLC has acquired Max Auto Supply Company, a long-standing Midas franchisee that operates 111 service centers across six U.S. states. Max Auto, headquartered in Toledo, Ohio with over 650 employees, will continue operating as a standalone business under the Midas/Mavis platform to strengthen the group's retail service footprint.
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December 15, 2025
- Buyer
- A&M Capital Partners
- Target
- Asurint
- Seller
- Guidepost Growth Equity
- Industry
- Staffing & HR
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
A&M Capital Partners, the private equity arm of Alvarez & Marsal Capital, has acquired Asurint, a provider of technology-enabled background screening solutions. Guidepost Growth Equity, which first invested in Asurint in 2017, sold all of its shares as part of the transaction; A&M plans to invest in the company’s technology and expand its service capabilities and M&A activity to drive growth.
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December 10, 2025
- Buyer
- ProAmpac
- Target
- TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP)
- Seller
- TC Transcontinental
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ProAmpac completed its acquisition of TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP) from TC Transcontinental for approximately $1.51 billion. The deal combines TCP’s manufacturing capabilities and global footprint with ProAmpac’s sustainability, material science, and packaging innovation to expand next-generation barrier, mono-material, and fiber-based solutions across key end markets.
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December 9, 2025
- Buyer
- Earned
- Target
- OJM Group
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Earned, a PE-backed wealth management platform focused on healthcare professionals, has acquired OJM Group, a Cincinnati-based registered investment adviser serving physicians and high-net-worth clients. The deal adds nearly $1 billion in assets under management and brings OJM's ~12-person team onto Earned's platform, further expanding Earned's integrated services for medical professionals.
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- Buyer
- Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- Altronic, LLC
- Seller
- HOERBIGER Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has acquired Altronic, LLC from the HOERBIGER Group. Altronic, a Girard, Ohio-based maker of advanced ignition, control and instrumentation systems for critical infrastructure and OEMs, will be positioned to pursue growth with Arcline's capital and portfolio synergies.
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- Buyer
- The Riverside Company, EverSmith Brands
- Target
- 1-Tom Plumber
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- 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.
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December 9, 2025
- Buyer
- Banyan Software, Inc.
- Target
- Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc.
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Banyan Software has acquired Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc., a provider of cloud-native software (Traverse) and services for state and county Health & Human Services agencies. The acquisition expands Banyan's public sector capabilities and will support further investments in Traverse, automation, and AI tools for frontline caseworkers.
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- Buyer
- Leonard Green & Partners
- Target
- Jones Lake Management
- Seller
- Fort Point Capital
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Funds managed by Leonard Green & Partners have acquired Jones Lake Management from Fort Point Capital in a sponsor-to-sponsor recapitalization. Fort Point will remain a minority investor; Jones Lake Management — headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio — provides pond and lake management services across 26 states and will continue its growth under the new majority sponsor.
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December 6, 2025
- Buyer
- Wealth Enhancement
- Target
- L.M. Kohn & Company
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Wealth Enhancement, a national independent wealth management firm, has acquired Cincinnati-based hybrid RIA L.M. Kohn & Company, which oversees more than $2.2 billion in client assets and employs 23 people. The deal closed on December 6, 2025 and increases Wealth Enhancement's total client assets to over $131 billion, while expanding its footprint across the Midwest and South.
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December 2, 2025
- Buyer
- Unity Partners
- Target
- Yardmaster, Big Lakes Lawncare, Kunco Landscape
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- 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.
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November 20, 2025
- Buyer
- Inframark, LLC
- Target
- Dmytryka Jacobs Engineers (DJE)
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inframark has acquired Dmytryka Jacobs Engineers (DJE), a Toledo-based firm that designs and implements instrumentation, control, and automation systems for municipal water and wastewater clients. The purchase expands Inframark’s Automation & Intelligence capabilities and Midwest presence; DJE’s leadership and staff will remain with the business.
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November 13, 2025
- Buyer
- Automotive Color & Supply, WILsquare Capital
- Target
- Smetzer Paint & Supply
- Seller
- Robert Bradberry
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
WILsquare Capital’s portfolio company, Automotive Color & Supply (ACS), has completed the acquisition of Smetzer Paint & Supply, a regional distributor of automotive and industrial paints based in northern Ohio. The add-on expands ACS’s Midwest footprint and service network as part of WILsquare’s strategy to build a scalable distribution platform in the automotive and industrial coatings market; terms were not disclosed.
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November 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Ancor Capital Partners
- Target
- Vapor Systems Technologies, Inc. (VST)
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Ancor Capital Partners, a Southlake, Texas-based private investment firm, has made a growth investment in Vapor Systems Technologies, Inc. (VST), a Springboro, Ohio designer and manufacturer of vapor recovery and fuel-dispensing solutions. Glenn Walker will remain VST's majority owner and CEO, and Ancor said the capital will be used to accelerate growth and expand the company's reach into new markets.
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November 11, 2025
- Buyer
- Boulden Holdings, LLC, Edgewater Growth Capital Partners V, L.P.
- Target
- Ace Precision Industries, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Boulden Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of Edgewater Growth Capital Partners V, L.P., has acquired Ace Precision Industries, Inc., a family-owned precision machining business based in Akron, Ohio. The acquisition adds precision machining and hydrodynamic bearing capabilities to Boulden's wear-components platform, increasing capacity and creating cross-selling opportunities across aerospace, medical and transit end markets.
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October 31, 2025
- Buyer
- Ignite Visibility
- Target
- EverConnect
- Seller
- EverCommerce
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Ignite Visibility has acquired EverConnect, the marketing technology and lead-generation platform of EverCommerce, expanding Ignite's national-to-local digital marketing capabilities for multi-location and franchise service brands. The acquisition — Ignite's fourth since partnering with Mountaingate Capital — brings EverConnect's SEO, website development, directory and performance lead-generation capabilities into Ignite's platform; financing and advisory support were provided by Capital Southwest Corporation, Main Street Capital, Canaccord Genuity and others.
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October 14, 2025
- Buyer
- Saothair Capital Partners, LLC
- Target
- GatesAir, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Saothair Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of GatesAir, Inc. through a newly-formed affiliate. GatesAir, a 100+ year designer, manufacturer and installer of over-the-air broadcast and public safety communications equipment headquartered in Mason, Ohio, will continue to be led by President and CEO Barbara Spicek as Saothair invests to scale the business, broaden geographic presence, and expand its turnkey product and services portfolio.
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October 8, 2025
- Buyer
- Environ Energy, 424 Capital
- Target
- Scioto Energy
- Industry
- Energy
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Environ Energy, a PE-backed national energy management platform, has acquired Scioto Energy, an independent energy brokerage and advisory firm based in Columbus, Ohio. The add-on expands Environ’s presence in the PJM market and Midwest, enhances its procurement and advisory capabilities, and keeps Scioto’s leadership and client-focused team in place under the Environ platform.
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October 6, 2025
- Buyer
- Epiq
- Target
- First Watch Data Breach Solutions, LLC
- Seller
- First Watch Technologies, Inc.
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Epiq has acquired First Watch Data Breach Solutions, LLC from First Watch Technologies to expand its cyber incident response and notification capabilities. The acquisition brings roughly 100 First Watch Data Breach Solutions employees into Epiq and broadens Epiq’s breach response, credit monitoring, call center, and notification services across North America, UK/EMEA, Australia and APAC.
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October 2, 2025
- Buyer
- Arclin
- Target
- Polymer Solutions Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arclin has completed the acquisition of Polymer Solutions Group (PSG), a manufacturer of proprietary polymer additives, dispersions and release agents serving the rubber, plastics and engineered wood markets. Arclin will operate PSG’s manufacturing facilities in Cleveland, Ohio and Albany, Georgia and an R&D facility in Macon, Georgia; the deal adds approximately 200 employees and expands Arclin’s product capabilities and end-market reach in construction, building products and transportation.
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October 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Program Productions
- Target
- Barney Monk
- Industry
- Staffing & HR
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Program Productions has acquired Barney Monk, a Cleveland-based provider of event staffing and employer-of-record payroll services, to expand its live-event labor and payroll capabilities across North America. The acquisition broadens Program Productions' family of companies and enhances its workforce management offering (including its ProCrewz technology) to better serve venues, tours, trade shows and corporate events.
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September 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Riverspan Partners
- Target
- United Titanium
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Riverspan Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on industrials, has acquired United Titanium, a Wooster, Ohio-based manufacturer of specialty titanium, zirconium and other-alloy fasteners, fittings and precision components. Financial terms were not disclosed; United Titanium will remain headquartered in Wooster under its existing leadership while Riverspan provides capital and operational support to drive product innovation, manufacturing improvements and global customer growth.
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September 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Percheron Capital, Solidaire HVAC & Energy Solutions
- Target
- Enervise
- Seller
- Tom Winstel
- Industry
- HVAC & Mechanical
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Percheron Capital has launched Solidaire HVAC & Energy Solutions, a national commercial HVAC and energy services platform, through the foundational acquisition of Enervise, a Cincinnati-based commercial HVAC services company. The platform, led by Katrina Liddell and backed by Percheron, will invest in people, technology and infrastructure to accelerate growth and expand Solidaire's national footprint.
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September 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Xplor Technologies, Clubessential Holdings
- Target
- Clubessential Holdings, Xplor Technologies
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Xplor Technologies and Clubessential Holdings entered into a definitive agreement to combine their businesses in a merger creating a scaled global platform for software and embedded payments. The combined organization is expected to be majority-backed by Advent International, with Battery Ventures and Silver Lake continuing as significant minority investors, and is expected to close by year-end subject to regulatory approval.
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September 15, 2025
- Buyer
- Lone View Capital
- Target
- Jumpmind
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lone View Capital, a Los Angeles-based growth private equity firm, has acquired a controlling stake in Jumpmind, a Columbus-based provider of cloud-native point-of-service and enterprise data synchronization software. The investment will support Jumpmind’s product roadmap, global expansion, and continued growth while CEO Joe Corbin remains in place.
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September 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Waverly Advisors, LLC
- Target
- Brass Tax Wealth Management
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Waverly Advisors, a Birmingham-based RIA backed by Wealth Partners Capital Group and HGGC's Aspire platform, has acquired Brass Tax Wealth Management, a Blue Ash, Ohio wealth management firm. The deal adds approximately $465 million in AUM to Waverly and expands the firm's presence in Ohio; financial terms were not disclosed and the entire Brass Tax team joined Waverly.
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September 9, 2025
- Buyer
- Leaf Home, Ares Management Corporation, Gridiron Capital
- Target
- Erie Home
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Leaf Home has acquired Erie Home in a transaction that combines two Gridiron Capital-backed direct-to-consumer residential services businesses to create the largest DTC home solutions platform in North America. Ares Management led a preferred equity investment to support the deal, Apollo-led debt financing provided the acquisition financing, and Gridiron will retain majority ownership of the combined company, which will operate across 48 U.S. states and Canada with more than 300 field offices.
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September 9, 2025
- Buyer
- Thrive
- Target
- VitalCORE
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Thrive, a NextGen technology outsourcing provider, has acquired VitalCORE, a managed technology partner offering managed security, technology valuations, transactional advisory, and managed IT services. The deal expands Thrive’s presence in the U.S. Midwest and broadens its cybersecurity and managed services capabilities as part of the company’s ongoing acquisition strategy.
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September 9, 2025
- Buyer
- Keltec Technolab, Vance Street Capital
- Target
- Swift Filters
- Seller
- Ned Swift, Charlie Swift
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Vance Street Capital portfolio company Keltec Technolab has acquired Swift Filters, a North American manufacturer of custom hydraulic filter and strainer elements founded in 1970. The deal combines Keltec's compressed air and gas filtration capabilities with Swift's hydraulic filtration expertise to create a broader product suite; terms were not disclosed and debt financing was provided by Apogem Capital.
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September 8, 2025
- Buyer
- Thesis Capital Partners, Prospect Capital Corporation
- Target
- The Ridge Ohio
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Thesis Capital Partners completed a recapitalization of The Ridge Ohio, a physician-led residential and outpatient addiction treatment provider, with Prospect Capital Corporation participating as senior lender and equity co-investor. The transaction will support growth initiatives including expansion of the physician-led clinical team, enhancement of holistic services, and continued investment in The Ridge’s 51-acre campus.
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- Buyer
- TPG, TPG Growth
- Target
- Irth Solutions
- Seller
- Blackstone Energy Transition Partners
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Irth Solutions, a provider of cloud-based enterprise software for critical energy and infrastructure companies, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by TPG via TPG Growth. The transaction is expected to close in late 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, and represents a strategic exit for Blackstone Energy Transition Partners.
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