Acquisition History / Search Funds / United States

Search Fund Acquisitions in United States

17 publicly known companies in United States acquired by search funds.

  1. 1Alumistar (Pacific Cast Products and Performance Aluminum Products)acquired by Bill Balliette (Novastone Capital Advisors operator-led buyout programme) · Aluminium alloy casting · United StatesAcquired by Bill Balliette (Novastone Capital Advisors operator-led buyout programme). Backed by Novastone Capital Advisors. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nca-entrepreneur-bill-balliette-acquires-california-based-manufacturer-alumistar/2026$12.0M
  2. 2Chinook Fire Protectionacquired by Stovall Capital · Fire protection contracting · United StatesAcquired by Stovall Capital (Ben Frazer). Backed by Generational Transfer Entrepreneurs, Hadley Family Capital, Heritage Holding, Marion Equity Partners, Martell Capital Partners, Paltus Capital, Reframe Search Partners, Ventura Search Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/stovall-capital-closed-the-first-alaskan-sf-acquisition-with-the-buyout-of-chinook-fire-protection/2026Undisclosed
  3. 3Horizon Undergroundacquired by NCA SF067 · Underground utility construction · United StatesAcquired by David Kirubi (NCA SF067, Novastone Capital Advisors). Backed by Novastone Capital Advisors. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nca-entrepreneur-david-kirubi-acquires-californian-horizon-underground/2026Undisclosed
  4. 4Jillson & Robertsacquired by Succession Capital · Gift wrap and packaging manufacturing · United StatesAcquired by Succession Capital (Padraig Lawlor). Backed by Altis, CapitalPad, Dan Dorman, Iberia, Novastone Partners US, Pau Cortes, South Highland Ventures (SHV ETA Fund I). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/succession-capital-buys-southern-california-based-jillson-roberts/2026$11.0M
  5. 5Omega Mouldingacquired by Robert Vero (Novastone Capital Advisors operator-led buyout programme) · Picture frame moulding manufacturing and distribution · United StatesAcquired by Robert Vero (Novastone Capital Advisors operator-led buyout programme). Backed by Cyprium Partners, Farragut Capital Partners, Novastone Capital Advisors. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nca-entrepreneur-robert-vero-invests-in-omega-moulding/2026$30.0M
  6. 6Extended Poweracquired by Decus Capital · Temporary power and generator services · United StatesAcquired by Decus Capital (Marc Decoste, Novastone Capital Advisors). Backed by Dellin Investments, Iberia NCA NF I, Novastone Capital Advisors. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/decus-capital-nca-entrepreneur-marc-decoste-acquires-extended-power-in-the-usa/2025Undisclosed
  7. 7Gallagher Bros Constructionacquired by Three Ridges Capital · Roofing and exteriors contracting · United StatesAcquired by Three Ridges Capital (Jake Burt and Curtis Rother). Backed by Coats Capital, Colton Capital Partners, Grosse Pointe Search Capital, Hadley Family Capital, Heritage Holding, Integral Private Wealth Advisors, JB46, MER Search Capital, Parkland Group, Reframe Capital, Shad Collective, Sleyster Family Capital, The Cromwell Harbor, Ventura Search Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/three-ridges-capital-acquires-gallagher-bros-construction/2025The EV was approximately $10-12M
  8. 8Thillensacquired by Edessa Growth Partners · Armored car and cash logistics · United StatesAcquired by Edessa Growth Partners (Resit Melik). Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Ambit Partners, Blue Frame Capital, Eric Giesecke, Futaleufu Partners, Housatonic Partners, Kirk Riedinger, Liberty Search Ventures, Milk Street Ventures, Rob Cherun, Sidney Sommer, The Cromwell Harbor, TTCER Partners. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/edessa-growth-partners-acquires-midwest-armored-services-provider-thillens/2025generates $36.2M in annual revenue
  9. 9LabSharesacquired by Philip Borden · Life Sciences Shared Lab Space · United StatesAcquired by Philip Borden with backing from Pacific Lake Partners2023Undisclosed
  10. 10Objective Management Groupacquired by Fairfield Enterprises · IT SaaS · United StatesAcquired via Fairfield Enterprises; global leader in sales force evaluations.2022Undisclosed
  11. 11Semifyacquired by Broadtree Partners · SEO/Digital Marketing Agency Services · United StatesAcquired by Broadtree Partners, backed by Dellin Investments2021Undisclosed
  12. 12Cicero Therapiesacquired by Forge Partners · Healthcare · United StatesAcquired by Forge Partners; pediatric speech pathology/OT clinics.2020Undisclosed
  13. 13Swoogoacquired by Eagle Rock Capital · Event-Management SaaS · United StatesAcquired by Eagle Rock Capital (CEO Chris Sykes), backed by M2O Inc and Red Forest Capital2020Undisclosed
  14. 14RIA in a Boxacquired by Rushmore Partners · RIA Compliance Software / RegTech · United StatesAcquired by Rushmore Partners, backed by BK Growth2011Undisclosed
  15. 15Alumistaracquired by Novastone Operator-Led Buyout Program · Aluminum alloy casting manufacturing · United StatesAcquired by Bill Balliette (Novastone Operator-Led Buyout Program). Backed by Novastone. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nca-entrepreneur-bill-balliette-acquires-california-based-manufacturer-alumistar/—$12.0M
  16. 16Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes and Life Story Networkacquired by Cambridge Memorial Group · Funeral homes and life celebration services · United StatesAcquired by Cambridge Memorial Group (Cole West and John Baker). Backed by TBD Investors, Pacific Lake, Shore Capital, Cerralvo Capital, WSC & Company, The Nashton Company. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/cambridge-memorial-group-acquires-betzler-life-story-funeral-homes/—Not disclosed (all-equity transaction)
  17. 17Connected Dealer Services (CDS)acquired by Endurion Capital · Connected vehicle technology and automotive dealer software · United StatesAcquired by Endurion Capital. Backed by Pacific Lake Partners, Ambit Partners, WSC & Company, Hadley Family Capital, Scipio, Moonbase Capital, Applied Equity Partners, Banyan Software Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/endurion-capital-closes-one-of-the-largest-deals-in-the-sf-landscape/—Undisclosed