Acquisition History / Search Funds / 2026

Search Fund Acquisitions in 2026

40 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. 3ADB Lux Servicesacquired by Vestran · Industrial maintenance, HVAC and photovoltaic installation services · LuxembourgAcquired by Vestran. Backed by Noveta (Novadvice), Peter's Troop, Alain Jarre, unnamed local family office. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/vestran-takes-over-adb-lux-services-in-luxembourg/2026Not disclosed
  4. 4Alberta Construction Training Institute (ACTI)acquired by Lnkd Capital · Safety and construction training · CanadaAcquired by Lnkd Capital. Backed by Sage Capital Partners, JB46, Hadley Family Office, Scipio, The Cambria Group, Martell Capital Partners, Associés Magnum Capital Partners, Gore Range Ventures, Black Sheep Operations, Integral. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/canadian-lnkd-capital-completes-the-acquisition-of-alberta-construction-training-institute/2026Not disclosed
  5. 5Alumistaracquired 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/2026$12.0M
  6. 6Alumistar (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
  7. 7Ausloos Verpakkingstechniekacquired by WAD Capital · Packaging machinery and solutions · BelgiumAcquired by Thomas Muyldermans (WAD Capital CEO-in-Residence). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/wad-capital-ceo-in-residence-thomas-muyldermans-acquires-ausloos-verpakkingstechniek/2026Not disclosed (target ~€18M annual revenue)
  8. 8Bautechacquired 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
  9. 9Betzler 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/2026Not disclosed (all-equity transaction)
  10. 10Centrum Medyczne Primus (CM Primus)acquired by Bold Capital · Healthcare · PolandAcquired by Bold Capital. Backed by Marek Jakubów, Novadvice, SF Club. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/bold-capital-acquires-primus-group-in-poland/2026Not disclosed
  11. 11Chinook 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
  12. 12Ciboulette & Domenicoacquired by Ayete Partners · Catering · SpainPremium wedding/social (Ciboulette) and corporate (Domenico) catering group Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Aurica Capital, Dellin Investments, Ethos Partners, Evolutiq, Istria Capital, JB46, Vonzeo, Marc Bartomeus. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/2026Undisclosed
  13. 13Ciboulette and Domenicoacquired by Ayete Partners (Ayete Catering Group) · Catering / food services · SpainMadrid premium catering group: Ciboulette (weddings/social events) and Domenico (corporate catering) Backed by Arada Capital Partners, Istria Capital, Promax Capital Investments. Arada lists 'Ayete Catering Group ... Acquired in 2026'; Istria lists Villanueva & Benito as CEOs of Ciboulette & Domenico; Promax lists Ayete Partners (2024) with the same searchers. Source: https://aradacp.com/2026Undisclosed
  14. 14Clinevo Technologiesacquired by Okintek Capital · Life-sciences software / pharmacovigilance · IndiaTechnology company selling cloud-based, regulatory-compliant clinical trial management, EDC, drug-safety and pharmacovigilance platforms to pharma, biotech and CROs; 200+ clients and 1,000+ clinical trials Backed by Ambit Partners, Lighthaven, Searchlight ETA (Chaitanya Rathi), Inseta Partners, SFClub, Mazal Capital, The Cromwell Harbor Partnership, Spectra Investments, Jasfa (Japan Search Fund Accelerator), Manvendra Saxena, Sumit Garg, Ruiz Family, Zubin Bharti Mittal, Akshat Chaudhary, Nihit Agarwal, Adit Ravi. second completed search-fund acquisition in India; Searchlight ETA took a board seat Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/okintek-capital-invests-in-clinevo-technologies-in-india/2026Undisclosed
  15. 15Connected 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/2026Undisclosed
  16. 16Duco Travel Summitacquired by RNP Growth · Luxury travel events and experiences · ItalyAcquired by RNP Growth. Backed by Istria Capital, Inseta Partners, Cerralvo Capital, The Cromwell Harbor Partnership, Martell Capital Partners, Celium, Spectra Investments, Jurgen Rilling. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/rnp-growth-acquires-italian-duco-travel-summit/2026Not disclosed
  17. 17E-Demonstrationsacquired by WAD Capital · Event production and experiential marketing · BelgiumAcquired by Nina Bos (WAD Capital CEO-in-Residence). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nina-bos-backed-by-wad-capital-acquires-e-demonstrations/2026Undisclosed
  18. 18Edgar Hausmannacquired by Amboro Capital · Aerospace distribution (tools and consumables) · GermanyAcquired by Amboro Capital. Backed by Ambit Partners, Istria Capital, JB46 Partners, Innesto Partners, Heritage Holding, Legacy Partners, The Cromwell Harbor Partnership, Thomas Bühler, Gernot Eisinger, Martin Frischknecht, Till Bossert, Alexander Kirn, Finn Wulf, James Turner. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/amboro-capital-acquires-german-distributor-edgar-hausmann/2026Not disclosed
  19. 19Envases 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
  20. 20Escuela Europea de Coaching (EEC)acquired by Maruna Capital · Training / coaching · SpainInternational executive-coaching training/consultancy; ~EUR5M revenue (2025) Backed by Alejandro Rodríguez-Carmona, Cabiedes Capital, José I. Bescós, Mugello Inversiones, SFClub, TMB3. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/maruna-capital-invests-in-escuela-europea-de-coaching-in-spain/2026~EUR6M
  21. 21essensys plcacquired by Mark Furness-led Bidco · Flexible workspace software · United KingdomAcquired by Mark Furness-led Bidco. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/essensys--esys/recommended-cash-offer/94433682026$15.3M
  22. 22EURO-M Flexible Packagingacquired by WAD Capital · Flexible packaging films for the food industry · BelgiumAcquired by Sammy Lasseel (WAD Capital CEO-in-Residence). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/wad-capital-and-sammy-lasseel-acquire-euro-m-flexible-packaging/2026Not disclosed (target ~€14M 2024 revenue, ~€1.2M EBITDA)
  23. 23Groupe Odontysacquired by Renovatio Capital · Dental care · FranceAcquired by Renovatio Capital. Backed by Vonzeo Capital, Ambit Partners, ONEtoONE Asset Management, SF Club, CIC, Crédit Mutuel, Crédit Coopératif, Bpifrance (debt club deal). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/french-renovatio-capital-takes-over-groupe-odontys/2026~€15M enterprise value
  24. 24Grupo Securityacquired by Libertum Capital · Security and video surveillance systems · SpainAcquired by Libertum Capital (Juan Bolívar and Jorge Giménez-Arribas). Backed by Cerralvo Capital, Alza Capital Partners, Vonzeo Capital, BekaFinance, Istria Capital, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Atiud, Tres Coronas, Enrique Locutura, Jose Antonio Larraz, Will Thorndike, Lukas Matzinger. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/libertum-capital-acquires-spanish-grupo-security/2026Enterprise value estimated at approximately €10M
  25. 25Grupo 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
  26. 26Horizon 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
  27. 27Ingeniería y Prevención de Riesgosacquired by Cneo Partners · Safety consulting · SpainConstruction-sector safety coordination and risk-prevention specialist (since 1996) Backed by Relay Investments, Istria Capital, Vonzeo Capital, Ethos Partners, Evolutiq, Beka Alpha Partners, Alfonso Blohm, Felipe Corcuera, Joachim de Belgique, Tobias Raeber, Bruno Lea. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/2026Undisclosed
  28. 28Ives & Co Solicitorsacquired by River Cam Group · Legal services (consumer legal services, residential conveyancing, wills and probate) · United KingdomAcquired by River Cam Group (Louis Lew). Backed by Lagar Ventures, Cabiedes Capital, Ventus Capital Partners. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/river-cam-group-acquired-100-of-ives-co-solicitors/2026Undisclosed
  29. 29Jillson & 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
  30. 30Lardenoit Finance & Insuranceacquired by WAD Capital · Insurance brokerage · BelgiumAcquired by Mathieu Loquet (WAD Capital CEO-in-Residence). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/wad-capital-ceo-in-residence-mathieu-loquet-takes-over-belgian-insurance-brokerage-lardenoit-finance-insurance/2026Not disclosed
  31. 31Letro, 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
  32. 32Letro, Cartondis, and Trelaco (corrugated cardboard packaging group)acquired by Targos Capital · Corrugated cardboard packaging · SpainAcquired by Targos Capital (Diego Canales and Nicolás Romo). Backed by JB46, Vonzeo Capital, Grupo Santa Marta, Pina Capital, Iberica Investment Partners, Legatum, Secways, Legacy Partners, Colca Capital, Soare Holdings, ALX Hormes Capital, Ventus Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/targos-capital-acquires-100-of-a-spanish-corrugated-cardboard-packaging-group/2026Undisclosed
  33. 33Omega 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
  34. 34Renocareacquired 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
  35. 35Savaria Ipartechnika Kft.acquired by SF Adastra Capital · Precision manufacturing / machining · HungaryAcquired by SF Adastra Capital. Backed by MagNet Bank (debt, ~50% of enterprise value). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nca-entrepreneur-aron-szabo-led-the-buyout-of-savaria-ipartechnika-in-hungary/2026Not disclosed (target EBITDA reported at approx. €1.6M)
  36. 36Scalextric business (Hornby Hobbies)acquired by Scalextric Motorsports (Mark Brown, Purbeck Capital Partners) · Toys and hobby products · United KingdomAcquired by Scalextric Motorsports (Mark Brown, Purbeck Capital Partners). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/prn/castelnau-group-limited--cgl/hornby-agrees-sale-of-scalextric/94500262026$27.0M
  37. 37Super'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
  38. 38TSE Engenharia e Automaçãoacquired by Minerva Capital · Industrial automation and engineering services · BrazilAcquired by Minerva Capital. Backed by Spectra Investments, KYR Capital, TMB3 Fund, Solum Capital, Cabiedes Capital, Cromwell Harbor. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/minerva-capital-enters-into-tse-engenharia-e-automacao/2026Not disclosed
  39. 39Valdishopperacquired 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
  40. 40Vega Pielacquired by Polsso Capital · Leather · SpainRaw-hide / leather trading company Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/2026Undisclosed