Acquisition History / Search Funds / 2026

Search Fund Acquisitions in 2026

14 publicly known companies acquired by search funds in 2026.

  1. 14Dreamsacquired by Criluz Capital · Precious metals retail (cash for gold) · SpainAcquired by Criluz Capital (Pablo Paez and Gonzalo Fernandez). Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, Celium Capital, Gallium Growth, Legacy Partners, Mayrit Capital Partners, Moonbase Capital, Novadvice, Pinvest Ventures, Secways, Vonzeo Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/criluz-capital-enters-the-precious-metals-industry-through-spanish-acquisition/2026Undisclosed
  2. 2ABC Empilhadeirasacquired by LTP Capital · Forklift and equipment rental · BrazilAcquired by LTP Capital (Marcos Noll Barboza). Backed by 9T Capital, AIJ Global, Albira, Ambit Partners, BM Holdings, Cabiedes Inversiones, Forti Search Fund Partners, KVIV Ventures, KYR Capital, Mazal, Novidam, Paltus Capital, Scipio Holding, TMB3 Fund, Vonzeo Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/ltp-capital-acquires-abc-empilhadeiras-in-brazil/2026an EV estimated at US$20-25M
  3. 3Alumistar (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
  4. 4Bautechacquired by AVS Capital · Construction chemicals · MexicoAcquired by AVS Capital (Antonio del Valle Sierra). Backed by 9T Capital, Alza Capital Partners, Benjamin Estrella, Cerralvo Capital, Itaca Capital Partners, JB46, Jose Pablo Fernandez, Leon Bartolome, Scott Asen, Spectra Investments, Ventura Search Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/avs-capital-acquires-100-of-mexican-bautech/2026revenues of approximately US$10M, with an EBITDA of US$3M
  5. 5Chinook 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
  6. 6Envases Sanz Beldaacquired by Preludio Partners · Rigid plastic packaging manufacturing · SpainAcquired by Preludio Partners (Andres Garrido and Curro Fita). Backed by Evolutiq, Secways, Spectra Investments, Ventura Search Capital, Vonzeo Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/preludio-partners-acquired-100-of-envases-sanz-belda/2026EUR11.9M in revenue in 2024 and EUR2.5M in EBITDA
  7. 7Grupo Security (Master Security 3000, Gestion y Control de Lorca, Gestion de Seguridad y Control, Ponce y Moya Servicios)acquired by Libertum Capital · Security and video surveillance services · SpainAcquired by Libertum Capital (Juan Bolivar and Jorge Gimenez-Arribas). Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Atiud, Beka Finance, Cerralvo Capital, Enrique Locutura, Istria Capital, Jose Antonio Larraz, Lukas Matzinger, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Tres Coronas, Vonzeo Capital, William Thorndike. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/libertum-capital-acquires-spanish-grupo-security/2026Undisclosed
  8. 8Horizon 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
  9. 9Jillson & 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
  10. 10Letro, Cartondis and Trelacoacquired by Targos Capital · Corrugated cardboard packaging · SpainAcquired by Targos Capital (Diego Canales and Nicolas Romo). Backed by ALX Hormes Capital, Colca Capital, Grupo Santa Marta, Iberica Investment Partners, JB46, Legacy Partners, Legatum, Pina Capital, Secways, Soare Holdings, Ventus Capital, Vonzeo Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/targos-capital-acquires-100-of-a-spanish-corrugated-cardboard-packaging-group/2026Undisclosed
  11. 11Omega 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
  12. 12Renocareacquired by Millet Transmission · Roofing and energy renovation services · FranceAcquired by Millet Transmission (Thibaud Millet-Barbe). Backed by 9T Capital, Cabiedes Capital, EPA Investissement, Innesto Partners, JB46, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Pierre-Arthur Chatard, Ruiz family, The Cromwell Harbor. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/millet-transmission-acquires-renocare-in-the-french-basque-country/2026$11.6M
  13. 13Super's Dianaacquired by Rigi Capital · Animal health / veterinary pharmaceuticals · SpainAcquired by Rigi Capital (Jorge Oriol). Backed by Aurica Search Fund, Institut Catala de Finances (ICF), Itaca Capital Partners, Karim Zahran, Moonbase Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/rigi-capital-acquires-supers-diana-in-spain/2026$17.4M
  14. 14Valdishopperacquired by Cornisa Capital · Last-mile logistics · ChileAcquired by Cornisa Capital (Sebastian Fischer). Backed by 9T Capital, AIJ Holdings, Ambit Partners, Ashford Venture, Cerralvo Capital, N1 Capital, Scipio Holding, TMB3 Fund. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/cornisa-capital-buys-valdishopper-in-chile/2026Undisclosed