Fund, Investor & Acquisition Network

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• 2726247 Ontario Inc. — Investor

  Investor. Backs OMERS Infrastructure Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd.

• 360 ONE Alternates Asset Management Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs 360 ONE Private Equity Fund, PI Opportunities Fund I - Scheme II.

• 360 ONE Asset Management Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs 360 ONE Private Equity Fund.

• 360 ONE Private Equity Fund — Private equity fund · Backed by 360 ONE Alternates Asset Management Limited, 360 ONE WAM Ltd, 360 ONE Asset Management Limited, MEMG Family Office LLP, Pai Family Group

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Bharti Life Ventures Private Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1740484146.pdf

  • Acquired Bharti Life Ventures Private Limited in 2025 (Insurance), India. Bharti group life insurance holding vehicle Backed by 360 ONE Alternates Asset Management Limited, 360 ONE WAM Limited. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1740484146.pdf
  • Acquired API Holdings Limited (PharmEasy) in 2024 (Healthcare), India. Online pharmacy and healthcare platform Backed by 360 ONE Asset Management Limited, MEMG Family Office LLP, Pai Family Group. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1709727621.pdf
• 360 ONE WAM Ltd — Strategic acquirer · Backed by Bain Capital (shareholder in acquirer)

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Batlivala & Karani Securities India Pvt Ltd and B&K Finserv (Institutional equity broking) in India, announced Mon Jan 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Batlivala & Karani Securities India Pvt Ltd and B&K Finserv in 2025 for $212.9M (Institutional equity broking), India. Acquired by 360 ONE WAM Ltd. Backed by Bain Capital (shareholder in acquirer). Source: https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/360-one-wam-to-acquire-brokerage-house-b-k-securities-for-rs-1-884-cr-125012701294_1.html
  • Acquired Batlivala & Karani Securities (B&K Securities) in 2025 for $212.9M (Institutional broking and research), India. Acquired by 360 ONE WAM. Source: https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/360-one-wam-to-acquire-brokerage-house-b-k-securities-for-rs-1-884-cr-125012701294_1.html
• 720 Fund — Search fund · Backed by Ambit Partners, Cerralvo Capital, Relay Investment, TTCER Partners, BK Growth, Brown Robin Partners, Granite Point Partners, Luka Salamunic, Manvendra Saxena, Relay Investments

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Eventus Security Ltd (Cybersecurity services) in India, announced Fri Dec 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Eventus Security Ltd in 2025 for Not disclosed (Cybersecurity services), India. Acquired by 720 Fund. Backed by Ambit Partners, Cerralvo Capital, Relay Investment, TTCER Partners, BK Growth, Brown Robin Partners, Granite Point Partners, Luka Salamunic, Manvendra Saxena. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/720-fund-closes-the-first-sf-acquisition-in-india/
• 9T Capital — Investor
• A&M Partners — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Ignacio Fuente; Andrés Sendagorta. Acquired Frenkit in 2019. Source: http://www.posventa.com/es/notices/2019/03/el-search-fund-a-m-partners-se-hace-con-frenkit-57897.php

  • Acquired Frenkit in 2019 (Automotive components), Spain. Brake and clutch repair kits manufacturer, Puente la Reina (Navarra); >90% exports Backed by ALZA Capital Partners. Source: http://www.posventa.com/es/notices/2019/03/el-search-fund-a-m-partners-se-hace-con-frenkit-57897.php
• Abu Dhabi Investment Authority — Investor

  Investor. Backs BCP Emerald Aggregator L.P.

• Acacia Capital — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Beka Finance, Inversiones Cabiedes, Enrique Locutura, Istria Capital, JB46, Jan Woitschatzke, Jurgen Rilling, Leon Bartolome, Luis Camilleri

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Gonzalo Mallo. Acquired Let's Health in 2025. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/acacia-capital-completed-the-acquisition-of-lets-health/

  • Acquired Let's Health in 2025 (Healthcare marketing), Spain. Healthcare marketing and communication agency for pharma (founded 2007) Backed by Alza Capital, Beka Finance, Cabiedes Inversiones, Enrique Locutura, Istria Capital, JB46, Jan Woitschatzke, Jürgen Rilling, León Bartolomé, Luis Camilleri. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/acacia-capital-completed-the-acquisition-of-lets-health/
• Accretia Capital — Search fund, Madison, Connecticut, United States, · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  $1.5M - $5M EBITDA, highly sticky B2B SaaS/software serving corporate legal departments.

  • Acquired Le Corpio (IP software for legal depts). $1.5M - $5M EBITDA, highly sticky B2B SaaS/software serving corporate legal departments. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$5M - $15M Equity.
• Aceso Company Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by CVC Network, CVC Capital Partners plc

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited in 2020. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652334179.pdf

  • Acquired HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited in 2020 (Hospitals), India. Oncology hospital chain Backed by CVC Network, CVC Capital Partners. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652334179.pdf
• Acotral — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Elcano Partners.

• Actis (seller) — Investor
• Ada Capital — Search fund · Backed by Cerralvo Capital, George Jankovic, Kinderhook Partners, Mugello Inversiones, TTCER Partners, Tres Coronas

  Self-funded searcher vehicle. Led by Inés Anoz; Sofía Sabas. Acquired Milton Education in 2024. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spanish-sf-ada-capital-acquired-milton-education/

  • Acquired Milton Education in 2024 (Edtech), Spain. Educational publisher / edtech for English learning, 500+ schools; EUR3.5M revenue, EUR1.5M EBITDA (2023) Backed by Cerralvo Capital, George Jankovic, Kinderhook Partners, Mugello Inversiones, TTCER Partners, Tres Coronas. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spanish-sf-ada-capital-acquired-milton-education/
• Adani Energy Solutions Ltd — Strategic acquirer · Backed by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (seller), Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (seller)

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (Smart electricity metering) in India, announced Tue Jun 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd in 2026 for $344.6M (Smart electricity metering), India. Acquired by Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. Backed by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (seller), Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (seller). Source: https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/adani-energy-to-acquire-smart-meter-player-intellismart-for-3-050-crore-126060900568_1.html
• Adani Enterprises (seller) — Investor
• Adani family / Adani Group — Investor

  Investor. Backs Endeavour Trade and Investment Ltd.

• Adar Poonawalla — Investor

  Investor. Backs Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited.

• Adar Poonawalla / Poonawalla group — Investor

  Investor. Backs Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited (with Sanjay Chamria and Mayank Poddar).

• AddLife AB — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Edge Medical Ltd (Orthopaedic surgery distribution (Medtech)) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Edge Medical Ltd in 2025 for $24.8M (Orthopaedic surgery distribution (Medtech)), United Kingdom. Acquired by AddLife AB. Source: https://news.cision.com/addlife/r/addlife-acquires-edge-medical-ltd,c4128025
• Adit Ravi — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Okintek Capital.

• Admiral Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Flock (Motor fleet insurtech) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Feb 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Flock in 2026 for $108.0M (Motor fleet insurtech), United Kingdom. Acquired by Admiral Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/gnw/admiral-group--adm/admiral-group-acquires-flock-to-drive-innovat-/9428544
• AdvancedAdvT Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired GOSS Technology (Public sector digital platform software) in United Kingdom, announced Thu May 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired GOSS Technology in 2025 for $18.2M (Public sector digital platform software), United Kingdom. Acquired by AdvancedAdvT Limited. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-it-services-sector-q2-2025/
• Advantage Partners — Investor
• Advaya Capital — Investor
• Advent International — Private equity fund, Boston, MA · Backed by Advent International
  • Acquired Japan Well-being (nursing care provider) in 2026 for $1.00B (Nursing care services), Japan. Acquired by Advent International. Backed by Advent International. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/us-private-equity-firm-advent-to-buy-japan-nursing-care-provider-for-1bn
• Advent International (seller) — Investor
• Afinum — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Taurus Capital.

• Africa Search Capital — Search fund · Backed by Ambit Partners
  • Acquired Falcon Security Hub in 2021 (Electronic Security), South Africa. Acquired via Africa Search Capital (ASC), backed by Ambit Partners.
• Agate Hound Fund — Private equity fund

  Search fund investment vehicle run by Jon Staenberg, member of the Search Fund Alliance. Website: https://agatehound.fund

• Agirax — Investor
• AI Global (José Moreno) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Sotavento Capital.

• AI Global Investments (Cyprus) PCC Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by Advent International

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired DFM Foods Limited in 2019. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2020.html

  • Acquired DFM Foods Limited in 2019 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 326.11 cr for 26% of equity at Rs 249.50 per share (Packaged snacks), India. Listed snacks maker behind Crax and Natkhat; Advent bought ~68% from the promoters and earlier investors Backed by Advent International. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2020.html
• Ai Robotics Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired BJC Inc. (Cosmetics and beauty products) in Japan, announced Fri Mar 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired BJC Inc. in 2026 for $172.7M (Cosmetics and beauty products), Japan. Acquired by Ai Robotics Inc.. Source: https://maonline.jp/news/20260327n
• AIJ Global — Investor, Hong Kong

  Category A search fund investor · Hong Kong · founded 2017 · 90 search fund investments, 31 international; one of the most active non-US search fund investors.

• AIJ Holdings — Investor
• Ain Holdings — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Kraft Inc. (Dispensing pharmacies) in Japan, announced Wed May 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Kraft Inc. in 2025 for $690.0M (Dispensing pharmacies), Japan. Acquired by Ain Holdings. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japanese-pharmacy-ain-to-buy-rival-kraft-in-690m-plus-deal
• AIPCF VIII A-TE Funding L.P. — Private equity fund · Backed by American Industrial Partners

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Perseus Parent L.P. in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1742817993.pdf

  • Acquired Perseus Parent L.P. in 2025 (Industrials), United States. Industrial business with Indian operations Backed by American Industrial Partners. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1742817993.pdf
• Akshat Chaudhary — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Okintek Capital.

• Alain Jarre — Investor
• Albatros Equity — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Grupo OHI (Odontología Hospitalaria Integral) in 2022. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Grupo OHI (Odontología Hospitalaria Integral) in 2022 (Healthcare), Spain. Hospital dentistry group Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Albion Capital — Search fund · Backed by Atiud Capital Center, Juan Luis Manaute, Novadvice (NovEtA), Novastone Capital Advisors, Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA)

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Seyses in 2023. Source: https://www.creainversion.com/en/seyses-2023-04-01/

  • Acquired Seyses in 2023 (Engineering services), Spain. Spanish engineering multinational focused on O&M of PV and wind assets Backed by Atiud Capital Center, Juan Luis Manaute, Novadvice (NovEtA), Novastone Capital Advisors, Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA). Source: https://www.creainversion.com/en/seyses-2023-04-01/
• Albira — Investor
• Albor Capital — Search fund · Backed by Atiud Capital Center, Beka Alpha Search Funds, Beka Finance, Inversiones Cabiedes, David Urteaga (Urtelar Holding Empresarial)

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Ramón Martín Núñez. Acquired Manufacturas Deportivas in 2025. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/albor-capital-closes-the-buyout-of-spanish-company-manufacturas-deportivas/

  • Acquired Manufacturas Deportivas in 2025 for ~EUR8M (Playground equipment), Spain. Cantabria playground, urban-furniture and sports-equipment maker; EUR6.8M revenue, EUR2.3M EBITDA (2023) Backed by Atiud Capital Center, Beka Alpha Search Funds, Beka Finance, Cabiedes Inversiones, David Urteaga (Urtelar Holding Empresarial). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/albor-capital-closes-the-buyout-of-spanish-company-manufacturas-deportivas/
• Alejandro Rodríguez Carmona — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Dangalena Capital.

• Alenda Partners — Search fund, Houstan · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Subscription-based electricity management software optimizing power rates for end-users.

  • Acquired Energy Ogre (Electricity services). Subscription-based electricity management software optimizing power rates for end-users. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$10M Equity.
• Alex Tuya — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Pontem Capital.

• Alexander Kirn — Investor
• Alfonso Blohm — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Cneo Partners.

• All Interests Aligned — Search fund

  Independent sponsor vehicle. Acquired H. Mears (Furnishers) Ltd (Flooring retail and installation) in United Kingdom, announced 2025-12-10.

  • Acquired H. Mears (Furnishers) Ltd in 2025 (Flooring retail and installation), United Kingdom. Acquired by All Interests Aligned (AIA) with operator Philip Cefai. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/aia-completes-its-first-deal-with-the-acquisition-of-h-mears-furnishers-ltd-in-the-uk/
• Allianz SE (seller) — Investor
• Alma Capital Partners — Search fund, Miami · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  High-margin cybersecurity threat research and monitoring software with recurring contracts.

  • Acquired ELK Analystics (Cyber Security). High-margin cybersecurity threat research and monitoring software with recurring contracts. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$6M Equity.
• Almond Capital — Search fund · Backed by Nzyme, Atiud Capital Center, Nzyme (Kibo Ventures)

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Javier Poveda. Acquired Dental Ibérica in 2023. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/sf-almond-capital-relies-on-nzyme-to-acquire-dental-iberica/

  • Acquired Dental Ibérica in 2023 (Dental distribution), Spain. Dental materials distributor, 35,000 SKUs, ~9,000 clients; EUR20M sales, ~EUR2M EBITDA Backed by Nzyme. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/sf-almond-capital-relies-on-nzyme-to-acquire-dental-iberica/
• Alpha Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs Indo-Infra Inc.

• Alpha Wave Global — Investor

  Investor. Backs Alpha Wave Ventures II LP.

• Alpha Wave IHC CI, LP — Investor

  Investor. Backs Alpha Wave Ventures II LP.

• Alpha Wave Ventures GP — Investor

  Investor. Backs Alpha Wave Ventures II LP.

• Alpha Wave Ventures II LP — Private equity fund · Backed by Alpha Wave Global, Alpha Wave IHC CI, LP, Alpha Wave Ventures GP, Lunate Holding RSC Ltd

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1745235799.pdf

  • Acquired Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited in 2025 (Packaged foods), India. Packaged snacks and sweets maker Backed by Alpha Wave Global, Alpha Wave IHC CI, LP. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1745235799.pdf
  • Acquired Advanta Enterprises Limited in 2025 (Agri-seeds), India. Hybrid seeds business of UPL Backed by Alpha Wave Ventures GP, Alpha Wave Global, LP, Lunate Holding RSC Ltd. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1736311596.pdf
• AltEquity — Search fund, Pennsylvania, US · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Recurring monitoring fees and maintenance contracts for commercial security installations.

  • Acquired American Security Systems (Security solutions). Recurring monitoring fees and maintenance contracts for commercial security installations. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$8M Equity.
• Altis — Investor
• ALX Hormes Capital — Investor
• Alza Capital Partners — Investor
  • Acquired IS Entriga in 2017 (Logistics), Brazil
• Amada Co., Ltd. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Via Mechanics, Ltd. (Semiconductor substrate processing equipment) in Japan, announced Thu Apr 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Via Mechanics, Ltd. in 2025 for $341.7M (Semiconductor substrate processing equipment), Japan. Acquired by Amada Co., Ltd.. Source: https://maonline.jp/news/20250417c
• Amarant Capital Family Office — Investor
• Amazon — Private equity fund

  Buyer. Acquired Axio in India, announced Thu Sep 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Axio in 2025, India. Acquired by Amazon. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mergers_and_acquisitions_by_Amazon
• Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC — Investor

  Investor. Backs Witzig Advisory Services Private Limited.

• Ambit Partners — Investor, Cape Town, South Africa

  Category A search fund investor · Cape Town, South Africa · active in 31 countries, 74 search funds backed; check size $400K-$2M, emerging-market focus.

• Amboro Capital — Search fund · Backed by Ambit Partners, Istria Capital, JB46, Innesto Partners, Heritage Holding, Legacy Partners, The Cromwell Harbor, Thomas Bühler, Gernot Eisinger, Martin Frischknecht, Till Bossert, Alexander Kirn, Finn Wulf, James Turner

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Edgar Hausmann (Aerospace distribution (tools and consumables)) in Germany, announced Fri May 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Edgar Hausmann in 2026 for Not disclosed (Aerospace distribution (tools and consumables)), Germany. Acquired 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/
• American Industrial Partners — Investor

  Investor. Backs AIPCF VIII A-TE Funding L.P.

• Anacapa Partners — Investor, California, USA

  Category A search fund investor · California, USA · founded 2010 · $147M Fund IV (2023); 100 search fund investments, 47 exits, active in LATAM & Southeast Asia.

• Andy Love — Investor

  Managing Partner and founder of Aspect Investors (Dallas); has personally invested in almost 200 search funds, making him one of the most prolific individual backers in the ETA ecosystem. Website: https://www.aspectinvestors.com/

• Ángel Muñoz — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Dangalena Capital.

• Anima Care UK Limited (Funecap Group) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired CVS Group crematoria operations (Pet cremation) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Apr 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired CVS Group crematoria operations in 2025 for $57.2M (Pet cremation), United Kingdom. Acquired by Anima Care UK Limited (Funecap Group). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/cvs-group--cvsg/disposal-of-crematorium-operations/8843105
• Annison Capital Partners — Search fund, Wheaton, IL · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  24/7 virtual receptionist and call-answering software with high customer retention.

  • Acquired Nexa (Virtual receptionist). 24/7 virtual receptionist and call-answering software with high customer retention. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$12M Equity.
• Ant Capital Partners — Investor
• Antesala Capital — Search fund · Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Inversiones Cabiedes, JB46, ONEtoONE Asset Management (ONEtoONE Great Searchers), ITACA Capital Partners, Alza Capital Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Cropsalsa in 2022. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Industrias del Bierzo (IBSA) in 2023 (Food manufacturing), Spain. Caramelised products and preserves for HORECA (add-on to Cropsalsa) Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, ONEtoONE Asset Management. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/beka-alpha-search-funds-has-invested-in-6-spanish-smes-in-less-than-2-years/
  • Acquired Cropsalsa in 2022 (Food manufacturing), Spain. Arganda del Rey (Madrid) maker of custom sauces for food industry and HORECA Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Cabiedes Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
  • Acquired Cropsalsa (now Grupo Cropfoods) in 2022 (Food manufacturing), Spain. Madrid maker of custom sauces for Horeca chains and food industry (~EUR 12M sales at acquisition); later merged with IBSA into Cropfoods Backed by JB46, ONEtoONE Asset Management (ONEtoONE Great Searchers), Itaca Capital Partners, ALZA Capital Partners, Beka Alpha Search Funds. Registry shows Antesala Cap SL as sole shareholder of Cropsalsa SA from 20 Apr 2022 with Bolivar and Casanovas as joint directors. ONEtoONE names Cropfoods CEOs Borja Bolivar / Josep Martinez (Casanovas). Source: https://www.empresia.es/empresa/cropsalsa/
• Antonio Beltrán — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Asta Capital.

• Antonio Carranceja — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Sachem Partners.

• Anval Capital — Search fund · Backed by Moonbase Capital, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Turtle Capital, Secways, ITACA Capital Partners, ONEtoONE Asset Management (ONEtoONE Great Searchers), Relay Investments

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Miguel Ángel Antón; Luis Pérez del Val. Acquired La Sala in 2025. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/miguel-angel-anton-co-founder-of-anval-and-co-ceo-of-la-sala/

  • Acquired La Sala in 2025 (Agriculture), Spain. Grafted horticultural plants producer (agro) Backed by Moonbase Capital, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Turtle Capital, Secways, Itaca Capital Partners. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/miguel-angel-anton-co-founder-of-anval-and-co-ceo-of-la-sala/
  • Acquired Semilleros La Sala (Viveros La Sala) in 2025 (Agriculture / horticulture), Spain. Horticultural nursery producing grafted and vegetable seedlings for professional growers, 30+ years in business Backed by Itaca Capital Partners, Moonbase Capital, ONEtoONE Asset Management (ONEtoONE Great Searchers), Relay Investments. Itaca lists the seedling nursery 'Led by Anval Capital' linking to viveroslasala.com; Moonbase lists 'La Sala' among acquisitions and Anval's founders under ACQUIRED; ONEtoONE names Semilleros La Sala with CEOs Perez del Val & Anton. Relay backed the search phase. Source: https://itaca.capital/companies/
• AP78 — Private equity fund · Backed by Advantage Partners

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd. (Lead-acid and industrial batteries) in Japan, announced Fri Aug 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd. in 2025 for $101.9M (Lead-acid and industrial batteries), Japan. Acquired by Advantage Partners (AP78). Backed by Advantage Partners. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_085b
• AP86 — Private equity fund · Backed by Advantage Partners

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Nihon Chouzai Co., Ltd. (Dispensing pharmacy chain) in Japan, announced Fri Aug 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Nihon Chouzai Co., Ltd. in 2025 for $574.4M (Dispensing pharmacy chain), Japan. Acquired by Advantage Partners (AP86). Backed by Advantage Partners. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_078b
• APAC Company XXIII Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs Kotak Performing RE Credit Strategy Fund I.

• APAC Company XXIX Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by Bain Capital, BC Asia Investments XX Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Manappuram Finance Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1727444281.pdf

• Apax Partners LLP — Investor

  Investor. Backs Pelipper HoldCo SARL, Tasmania Midco LLC.

• Apex Search Capital — Search fund, Chicago, IL · Backed by Aspect Investors, Search Fund Partners

  Regulatory-compliant package and material testing lab services for manufacturing and logistics.

  • Acquired Gaynes Labs (Packaging & Materials Testing). Regulatory-compliant package and material testing lab services for manufacturing and logistics. Search capital raised: $450K Search / ~$6M Equity.
• API Holdings (PharmEasy) — Investor

  Investor. Backs Docon Technologies Private Limited (with API Holdings Private Limited).

• Apollo Global Management — Private equity fund, New York, NY
• Applied Equity — Investor
• Aqua Capital Partners — Search fund · Backed by Promax Capital Investments, JB46, Mayrit Capital Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired ProviSport in 2023. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired ProviSport in 2023 (Software), Spain. Software Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
  • Acquired Provis (ProviSport) in 2023 (Software), Spain. Gym and sports-facility access-control and management software, 1,400+ centres Backed by Promax Capital Investments, JB46, MAYRIT Capital Partners. Source: https://www.promaxcapitalinvestments.com/search-funds-variable
• Aquilo House Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by CVC Capital Partners plc, CVC Network

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Aavas Financiers Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1725529351.pdf

  • Acquired Aavas Financiers Limited in 2024 (Housing finance), India. Affordable housing finance company Backed by CVC Capital Partners plc, CVC Network. vehicle enrichment for existing deal Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1725529351.pdf
• Aquilo House Pte. Ltd. (with CVC Capital Partners Asia VI (A) L.P., CVC Capital Partners Investment Asia VI L.P. and CVC Capital Partners Asia VI (B) SCSp as PACs) — Private equity fund · Backed by CVC Capital Partners plc

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Aavas Financiers Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/feb2025.html

  • Acquired Aavas Financiers Limited in 2024 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 3,664.06 cr for 26% of equity at Rs 1,766.69 per share (Housing finance), India. Affordable-housing finance NBFC listed on BSE/NSE Backed by CVC Capital Partners. vehicle enrichment for existing deal - names the Singapore SPV and the three CVC Asia VI fund entities behind the recorded CVC | Aavas Financiers row Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/feb2025.html
• Arada Capital Partners — Investor
• Arcadio Investments — Search fund · Backed by Arada Capital Partners, Relay Investments

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Jacobo Vera. Acquired Libnova in 2023. Source: https://capital-riesgo.es/en/articles/arcadio-capital-respaldada-entre-otros-por-arada-capital-compra-la-tecnol-gica-espa-ola-libnova/

  • Acquired Libnova in 2023 (Software), Spain. Global leader in digital-preservation software, present in 20 countries Backed by Arada Capital Partners, Relay Investments. Source: https://capital-riesgo.es/en/articles/arcadio-capital-respaldada-entre-otros-por-arada-capital-compra-la-tecnol-gica-espa-ola-libnova/
• Archipelago Capital Partners — Private equity fund

  Search fund investment vehicle run by Tomas Bergstrand and Blake Macleod, member of the Search Fund Alliance. Website: https://archipelagocapitalpartners.com

• Ardor Holdings II Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by KKR & Co.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Hero Future Energies Global Limited in 2022. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1664193025.pdf

  • Acquired Hero Future Energies Global Limited in 2022 (Renewable energy), India. Renewable energy independent power producer Backed by KKR & Co. Inc.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1664193025.pdf
• Aretê Management & Capital Partners — Search fund · Backed by Inversiones Cabiedes, SFClub, Vonzeo Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Mar Raposo. Acquired Auto-Matic in 2023. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/arete-management-capital-partners-acquired-the-spanish-firm-auto-matic/

  • Acquired Auto-Matic in 2023 (Automotive services), Spain. Madrid automatic-transmission maintenance and repair specialist; ~EUR5M revenue, ~20% EBITDA Backed by Cabiedes, SFClub, Vonzeo Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/arete-management-capital-partners-acquired-the-spanish-firm-auto-matic/
• Ariol Capital — Search fund · Backed by Inversiones Cabiedes, Relay Investments, TTCER Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Marc Bartomeus. Acquired Repli in 2014. Source: https://rollupeurope.com/p/buscar-como-boss-ariol-the-deal-that-ignited-spain-s-search-fund-hype

  • Acquired Pentapackaging in 2018 (Plastic packaging), Italy. Italian plastic packaging firm, Bergamo (add-on to Repli) Source: https://capital-riesgo.es/en/articles/el-fondo-ariol-capital-vende-repli-a-la-multinacional-berlin-packaging/
  • Acquired Repli in 2014 (Plastic packaging), Spain. Manufacturer/distributor of plastic containers for pharma, food and cosmetics, La Roca del Vallès (Barcelona) Backed by Cabiedes Capital, Relay Investments, TTCER Partners. Source: https://rollupeurope.com/p/buscar-como-boss-ariol-the-deal-that-ignited-spain-s-search-fund-hype
• Arista Partners — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Gerardo Montalti; Jacobo Espinós. Acquired IML (Instituto Médico Láser) in 2021. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired IML (Instituto Médico Láser) in 2021 (Healthcare), Spain. Madrid aesthetic-medicine and laser clinic (founded 1996) Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Armatage Capital — Search fund, Minneapolis, MN · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Established regional title agency benefiting from steady real estate transaction volume.

  • Acquired Meridian Title (Real estate title). Established regional title agency benefiting from steady real estate transaction volume. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$10M Equity.
• Artos — Investor
• ARTS-3 — Private equity fund · Backed by Sparx Group

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Shin-Nittan Co., Ltd. (Forged automotive components) in Japan, announced Mon Mar 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Shin-Nittan Co., Ltd. in 2025 for $91.5M (Forged automotive components), Japan. Acquired by Sparx Group (ARTS-3). Backed by Sparx Group. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_028b
• Ashford Venture — Investor
• Ashoka India Equity Investment Trust plc — Investor

  Investor. Backs Majesty II Pte. Ltd.

• Asia Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte. Ltd.

• Asia II Topco XIII Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Federal Bank Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1763624386.pdf

  • Acquired Federal Bank Limited in 2025 (Banking), India. Private sector bank Backed by Blackstone Inc.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1763624386.pdf
• Asia II Topco XIV Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs BCP Asia II Topco V Pte. Ltd.

• Aspect Investors — Investor, Texas, USA

  Search fund investor (Category C) · Texas, USA · founded 2012 · 192 search funds backed, 86 companies; Healthcare-heavy, limited international exposure.

• ASPEON Partners — Search fund · Backed by Forti Search Fund Partners, Istria Capital, Moonbase Capital, Forti SF Partners, private investors from the search fund community

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired AlpinEnergie (B2B energy brokerage and solar) in Austria, announced 2025-10-14.

  • Acquired AlpinEnergie in 2025 for a total EV slightly above 5x 2024A EBITDA (B2B energy brokerage and solar), Austria. Acquired by ASPEON Partners (Anton Stockert-Seilern and Stephan Poell). Backed by Forti Search Fund Partners, Istria Capital, Moonbase Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/aspeon-partners-acquires-leading-austrian-b2b-energy-brokerage-alpinenergie/
• Associés Magnum Capital Partners — Investor
• Asta Capital — Search fund · Backed by Antonio Beltrán, Atiud Capital Center, Inversiones Cabiedes, Fernando Herrero, Istria Capital, JB46, Luis Camilleri

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Miguel Arias; Lorenzo Dávila. Acquired Grupo Logiscenter in 2019. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/the-entry-of-levata-into-grupo-logiscenter-marks-one-of-the-most-successful-exits-in-spain/

  • Acquired Grupo Logiscenter in 2019 (B2B e-commerce / AIDC), Spain. Madrid B2B e-commerce distributor of AIDC/barcode/RFID equipment; EUR11.5M revenue, EUR1.8M EBITDA (2018) Backed by Antonio Beltrán, Atiud Capital Center, Cabiedes Inversiones, Fernando Herrero, Istria Capital, JB46, Luis Camilleri. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/the-entry-of-levata-into-grupo-logiscenter-marks-one-of-the-most-successful-exits-in-spain/
• Astral Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Al-Aziz Plastics Private Limited (Plastics manufacturing) in India, announced Thu Apr 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired DSS LLP in 2026 for $4.4M (Building materials), India. Acquired by Astral. Source: https://blog.privatecircle.co/who-acquired-whom-june-2026-acquisition-deals/
  • Acquired Al-Aziz Plastics Private Limited in 2025 for $3.7M (Plastics manufacturing), India. Acquired by Astral Ltd. Source: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachHis/64a38571-42a7-4dfe-a40b-4d4bbb6192bb.pdf
• Atiud — Investor
• Atiud Capital Center — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Asta Capital.

• Atlas Partners — Search fund · Backed by Alexander Kirn, Istria Capital, Juergen Rilling, Legacy Partners, Loris Lanzelloti, Marc Bartomeus, Novidam, Paolo Guida, Valmaris Private Investors, Vonzeo Capital, Banca Intesa Sanpaolo (leveraged financing)

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Stilef (Corrugated cardboard packaging) in Italy, announced 2025-10-02.

  • Acquired Stilef in 2025 for turnover of EUR15M in 2024 with a 20% EBITDA (Corrugated cardboard packaging), Italy. Acquired by Atlas Partners (Giacomo Maria Garbarino and Stefano Carpano). Backed by Alexander Kirn, Istria Capital, Juergen Rilling, Legacy Partners, Loris Lanzelloti, Marc Bartomeus, Novidam, Paolo Guida, Valmaris Private Investors, Vonzeo Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/atlas-partners-acquires-an-italian-cardboard-packaging-company/
• Audioboom Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Adelicious Ltd (Podcast advertising) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Jul 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Adelicious Ltd in 2025 for $13.5M (Podcast advertising), United Kingdom. Acquired by Audioboom Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/audioboom-group--boom/proposed-acquisition-and-3-0-million-placing-/8983154
• AURELIUS — Investor
• AURELIUS Private Equity (Mid-Market Buyout) — Private equity fund · Backed by AURELIUS

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Exertis UK & Ireland (DCC Technology info-tech business) (Technology products distribution) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jul 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Exertis UK & Ireland (DCC Technology info-tech business) in 2025 for $135.0M (Technology products distribution), United Kingdom. Acquired by AURELIUS Private Equity (Mid-Market Buyout). Backed by AURELIUS. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/aurelius-strikes-100m-deal-for-tech-distributor
• Aurias — Search fund · Backed by Miramar Search Partners
  • Acquired Saepio Information Security in 2024 (Technology/Security), United Kingdom. Acquired by Aurias, co-invested alongside Ethos Partners & Maven Equity Partners.
• Aurica Capital — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Ayete Partners.

• Aurica Search Fund — Investor
• Aurica Search Fund (Aurica Capital) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Relevian.

• Aurora UK Bidco Limited (with Vista Equity Partners Perennial LP and Vista Equity Partners Perennial A LP) — Private equity fund · Backed by Vista Equity Partners

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Accelya Solutions India Limited in 2019. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2021.html

  • Acquired Accelya Solutions India Limited in 2019 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 394.55 cr for 25.34% of equity at Rs 1,042.99 per share (Airline software), India. Listed airline revenue-accounting and passenger-revenue software business, Indian arm of Accelya Topco Backed by Vista Equity Partners. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2021.html
• Aurum PropTech Ltd — Strategic acquirer · Backed by REA Group / REA India (seller)

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired PropTiger Marketing Services India Private Limited (Real estate marketing services) in India, announced Wed Jul 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

• Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd and Mahi Madhusudan Kela — Private equity fund · Backed by Peak XV Partners (seller), Sequoia Capital GFIV Mauritius (seller)

  Holding company. Acquired Prataap Snacks Ltd (46.85%) (Packaged snacks) in India, announced Fri Sep 27 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

• Avenir Investment RSC Ltd — Private equity fund · Backed by International Holding Company PJSC

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Sammaan Capital Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1761562127.pdf

• Avenir Management Company LLC — Investor

  Investor. Backs AZK4 LLC.

• AVS Capital — Search fund · 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

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Bautech (Construction chemicals) in Mexico, announced 2026-01-29.

  • Acquired Bautech in 2026 for revenues of approximately US$10M, with an EBITDA of US$3M (Construction chemicals), Mexico. Acquired 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/
• Axias Partners — Search fund · Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, Istria Capital, Promax Capital Investments, JB46, Alza Capital Partners, Atiud Capital Center, Moonbase Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Marc Desmond; Carlos Oehling. Acquired Amix (Amix Levante) in 2023. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Amix (Amix Levante) in 2023 (Healthcare / nutrition), Spain. Sports-nutrition products company Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, Istria Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
  • Acquired Amix Levante in 2023 (Sports nutrition distribution), Spain. Distributor of the Amix sports-nutrition brand (supplements for athletes and sports clubs), Valencia region Backed by Promax Capital Investments, JB46, Istria Capital, ALZA Capital Partners, Atiud Capital Center, Beka Alpha Search Funds, Moonbase Capital. Registry (empresia.es/empresa/amix-levante/) shows Axias Search Partners SL as sole shareholder from 14 Sep 2023. Source: https://www.promaxcapitalinvestments.com/search-funds-variable
• Ayete Partners — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Aurica Capital, Dellin Investments, Ethos Partners, Evolutiq, Istria Capital, JB46, Vonzeo Capital, Marc Bartomeus

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Álvaro Benito; Jaime Villanueva. Acquired Ciboulette & Domenico in 2026. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Ciboulette & Domenico in 2026 (Catering), Spain. Premium 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/
• Ayete Partners (Ayete Catering Group) — Search fund · Backed by Arada Capital Partners, Istria Capital, Promax Capital Investments

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Jaime Villanueva; Alvaro Benito. Acquired Ciboulette and Domenico in 2026. Source: https://aradacp.com/

  • Acquired Ciboulette and Domenico in 2026 (Catering / food services), Spain. Madrid 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/
• Azenta, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired UK Biocentre Limited (Biobank sample storage and processing) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Mar 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired UK Biocentre Limited in 2026 for $30.1M (Biobank sample storage and processing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Azenta, Inc.. Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/azenta-completes-strategic-acquisition-of-uk-biocentre-limited-to-expand-biorepository-capabilities-302703963.html
• AZK4 LLC — Private equity fund · Backed by Avenir Management Company LLC

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Private Limited in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1684481693.pdf

• Bain Capital — Private equity fund, Boston, MA · Backed by Bain Capital
  • Acquired Inforich Inc. in 2026 for $327.0M (Mobile battery rental kiosks), Japan. Acquired by Bain Capital. Backed by Bain Capital. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/bain-to-take-japan-mobile-charging-startup-private-in-327m-buyout
  • Acquired Rezil Corporation in 2025 for $340.0M (Electricity retail / wholesale), Japan. Acquired by Bain Capital. Backed by Bain Capital. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/bain-prepares-340m-bid-to-buy-japan-electricity-seller-rezil
  • Acquired Jamco Corporation in 2025 for $634.0M (Aircraft interiors manufacturing), Japan. Acquired by Bain Capital. Backed by Bain Capital. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/bain-to-buy-japan-aircraft-interior-maker-jamco-for-634m
  • +2 more acquisitions

    • Acquired Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation in 2025 for $3.36B (Pharmaceuticals), Japan. Acquired by Bain Capital. Backed by Bain Capital. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/mitsubishi-chemical-to-sell-drug-unit-to-bain-capital-for-3.3bn
    • Acquired York Holdings Co., Ltd. in 2025 for $5.46B (Supermarkets and specialty retail), Japan. Acquired by Bain Capital. Backed by Bain Capital. Source: https://maonline.jp/news/20250306b
• Bain Capital (shareholder in acquirer) — Investor
• Bain Capital / MCJ management — Private equity fund · Backed by Bain Capital / MCJ management

  Private equity buyer. Acquired MCJ Co., Ltd. (Personal computers (Mouse Computer)) in Japan, announced Thu Feb 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired MCJ Co., Ltd. in 2026 for $1.28B (Personal computers (Mouse Computer)), Japan. Acquired by Bain Capital / MCJ management. Backed by Bain Capital / MCJ management. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/gaming-pc-maker-mcj-to-launch-1.3bn-management-buyout-with-bain
• Bain Capital Credit — Investor

  Investor. Backs India Resurgence Fund (IndiaRF) - Schemes 1, 2 and 4, Kotak Performing RE Credit Strategy Fund I.

• Bain Capital Credit Member, LLC — Investor

  Investor. Backs BCSS Iota (A), LLC.

• Bain Capital India Investments — Private equity fund · Backed by Bain Capital

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Himadri Chemicals & Industries Limited in 2010. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2009.html

  • Acquired Himadri Chemicals & Industries Limited in 2010 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 327.95 cr for 20% of equity at Rs 400 per share (Speciality chemicals), India. Listed Kolkata coal-tar pitch and carbon-materials maker Backed by Bain Capital. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2009.html
• Bain Capital Investors, LLC — Investor

  Investor. Backs BC Asia Investments XXV Limited.

• Bajaj Group (Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Holdings & Investment, Jamnalal Sons) — Strategic acquirer · Backed by Allianz SE (seller)

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Allianz SE's 26% stakes in Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance (General and life insurance) in India, announced Sat Mar 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Allianz SE's 26% stakes in Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance in 2025 for $2.73B (General and life insurance), India. Acquired by Bajaj Group (Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Holdings & Investment, Jamnalal Sons). Backed by Allianz SE (seller). Source: https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/india-corporate-mergers-acquisitions-private-equity-bets-major-exits-2025-125122200470_1.html
• Ballard Power Systems Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired GeoPura Limited (Hydrogen power generation solutions) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired GeoPura Limited in 2026 for $371.3M (Hydrogen power generation solutions), United Kingdom. Acquired by Ballard Power Systems Inc.. Source: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/ballard-announces-acquisition-of-uk-based-geopura-powering-future-growth-and-transforming-ballard-into-an-integrated-hydrogen-ecosystem-provider-885920595.html
• Baluarte Capital — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Istria Capital, JB46, Kinderhook Partners, Promax Capital Investments, Relay Investments, Saltoun Capital Partners, WSC & Company

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Lorenzo Zavala; Luis de los Santos. Acquired CTAIMA in 2020. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/investors-in-baluarte-capital-achieved-one-of-their-most-successful-returns-by-exiting-ctaima/

  • Acquired CTAIMA in 2020 (Compliance SaaS), Spain. Tarragona cloud software for contractor compliance / supply-chain risk management; ~EUR8M revenue at acquisition Backed by ALZA Capital Partners, Alza Capital Partners, Istria Capital, JB46, Kinderhook Partners, Promax Capital Investments, Relay Investments, Saltoun Capital Partners, WSC & Company. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/investors-in-baluarte-capital-achieved-one-of-their-most-successful-returns-by-exiting-ctaima/
• Banca Intesa Sanpaolo (leveraged financing) — Investor
• Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs Tangerine Investments Limited.

• Banyan Software Capital — Investor
• Baring Private Equity Asia — Investor

  Investor. Backs HT Global IT Solutions Holdings Ltd (with Parel Investment Holdings and The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund V).

• Baring Private Equity India AIF — Investor

  Investor. Backs India Business Excellence Fund IV.

• Barrilero Legal Angels — Investor
• Bart Van Hoek — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Dangalena Capital.

• Battery Ventures — Private equity fund · Backed by Battery Ventures

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Enzo Biochem, Inc. (Life sciences products) in United States, announced Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Enzo Biochem, Inc. in 2025 for $37.0M (Life sciences products), United States. Acquired by Battery Ventures. Backed by Battery Ventures. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/316253/000121390025056897/ea024646001ex99-1_enzo.htm
• BC Asia Investments XIV Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs BC Asia Investments XXV Limited.

• BC Asia Investments XV Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by Bain Capital, BC Asia Investments XVI Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Dhoot Transmission Private Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1737461770.pdf

  • Acquired Dhoot Transmission Private Limited in 2025 (Auto components), India. Automotive wiring harness manufacturer Backed by Bain Capital Partners LLC, BC Asia Investments XVI Limited. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1737461770.pdf
• BC Asia Investments XVI Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs BC Asia Investments XV Limited.

• BC Asia Investments XX Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs APAC Company XXIX Limited.

• BC Asia Investments XXV Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by Bain Capital Investors, LLC, BC Asia Investments XIV Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Manappuram Finance Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1746459018.pdf

• BCI IRR India Holdings Inc. — Investor

  Investor. Backs BIF IV India Infra Holdings Pte. Ltd.

• BCP Asia II Holdco VII Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Aadhar Housing Finance Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1758625124.pdf

  • Acquired Aadhar Housing Finance Limited in 2025 (Housing finance), India. Affordable housing finance company Backed by Blackstone Inc.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1758625124.pdf
• BCP Asia II Topco II Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired R Systems International Limited in 2022. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1669635256.pdf

• BCP Asia II Topco II Pte. Ltd. (with Blackstone Capital Partners Asia II L.P.) — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired R Systems International Limited in 2022. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/feb2024.html

• BCP Asia II Topco IV Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone, Centella Mauritius Holdings Limited, TPG Inc.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Quality Care India Limited (CARE Hospitals) in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1690860485.pdf

• BCP Asia II Topco V Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone, Asia II Topco XIV Pte. Ltd., 360 ONE Private Equity Fund, Nexus Ventures VII Holdings, LLC, TVS Shriram Growth Fund 4

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Neysa Networks Private Limited in 2026. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1772536615.pdf

• BCP Emerald Aggregator L.P. — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone, Stamford Bridge Investment Pte. Ltd., Platinum Falcon B 2018 RSC Limited, GIC (Ventures) Private Limited, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Copeland (climate technologies business of Emerson Electric) in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1722338689.pdf

  • Acquired Copeland (climate technologies business of Emerson Electric) in 2024 (Industrial equipment), United States. Climate technologies / HVAC compressors business Backed by Blackstone Inc., Stamford Bridge Investment Pte. Ltd., Platinum Falcon B 2018 RSC Limited. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1722338689.pdf
  • Acquired Climate technologies business of Emerson Electric Co. in 2023 (Industrial equipment), United States. Carve-out of Emerson's climate technologies unit Backed by Blackstone Inc., GIC (Ventures) Private Limited, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Earlier 2023 filing for the same buyer Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1682076840.pdf
• BCP Topco IX Pte. Limited (with Blackstone Capital Partners Asia NQ L.P. and Blackstone Capital Partners (CYM) VIII AIV-F L.P. as PACs) — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Mphasis Limited in 2021. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2022.html

• BCP TopCo XII Pte Ltd — Private equity fund · Backed by The Blackstone Group Inc.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired ASK Investment Managers Limited in 2021. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652183760.pdf

  • Acquired ASK Investment Managers Limited in 2021 (Asset management), India. Portfolio management and wealth manager Backed by The Blackstone Group Inc.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652183760.pdf
• BCP V Multiple Holdings Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Brookfield (Brookfield Business Partners L.P.)

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired IndoStar Capital Finance Limited in 2020. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2021.html

  • Acquired IndoStar Capital Finance Limited in 2020 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 1,078.67 cr for 26% of equity at Rs 290.00 per share (NBFC / lending), India. Listed non-deposit-taking NBFC lending to corporates, SMEs and commercial-vehicle buyers Backed by Brookfield (Brookfield Business Partners L.P.). Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2021.html
• BCSS Iota (A), LLC — Private equity fund · Backed by Bain Capital Credit Member, LLC, Bain Capital

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Milacron Marketing Company LLC (Mold-Masters) in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1742530644.pdf

  • Acquired Milacron Marketing Company LLC (Mold-Masters) in 2025 (Industrial equipment), United States. Plastics processing equipment business Backed by Bain Capital Credit Member, LLC, Bain Capital. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1742530644.pdf
• bd-capital — Private equity fund

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Science in Sport plc (Sports nutrition) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Apr 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Science in Sport plc in 2025 for $111.1M (Sports nutrition), United Kingdom. Acquired by bd-capital. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/science-in-sport--sis/recommended-cash-acquisition-/8837474
• Beachton Capital Fund — Search fund, Houston, Texas · Backed by Aspect Investors

  Mission-critical EHR SaaS for independent medical practices with near-zero voluntary customer churn.

  • Acquired Cerbo (EHR & Practice Management Software). Mission-critical EHR SaaS for independent medical practices with near-zero voluntary customer churn. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$8M Equity.
• Beacon Search Partners — Search fund, Boston, MA · Backed by WSC & Company, Search Fund Partners

  Sustainable concrete tech and automated EPD software helping builders meet green regulations.

  • Acquired Climate Earth (Ready-Mix Concrete Tech). Sustainable concrete tech and automated EPD software helping builders meet green regulations. Search capital raised: $500K Search / ~$8M Equity.
• Beka Alpha Partners — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Cneo Partners.

• Beka Alpha Search Funds — Investor
• Beka Finance — Investor
• Beka Finance (Beka Alpha Search Funds) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Lemnos Capital.

• Benjamin Estrella — Investor
• Bentley Park (UK) Limited (parent of Ultimate Finance) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Time Finance plc (SME finance) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Aug 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Time Finance plc in 2026 for $74.4M (SME finance), United Kingdom. Acquired by Bentley Park (UK) Limited (parent of Ultimate Finance). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/time-finance--time/recommended-cash-acquisition-of-time-finance-plc/9723817
• Bequest Inc. — Investor

  Investor. Backs CA Plume Investments.

• Berman Capital Investments — Search fund, San Francisco, California · Backed by Aspect Investors

  Subscription-based cybersecurity and compliance monitoring for defense and regulated industries.

  • Acquired Beryllium InfoSec (Cybersecurity & Compliance Services). Subscription-based cybersecurity and compliance monitoring for defense and regulated industries. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$5M Equity.
• Bharti Airtel Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs Lion Meadow Investment Ltd.

• Bietou Capital — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Sachem Partners.

• BIF IV India Infra Holdings Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Brookfield Asset Management, BCI IRR India Holdings Inc.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Data Infrastructure Trust in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1706876741.pdf

  • Acquired Data Infrastructure Trust in 2024 (Telecom infrastructure), India. Telecom tower investment trust Backed by Brookfield Asset Management, BCI IRR India Holdings Inc.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1706876741.pdf
• BIF IV Jarvis India Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Brookfield Asset Management, Data Infrastructure Trust, GIC (Ventures) Pte Ltd, British Columbia Investment Management

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired ATC Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1711532327.pdf

  • Acquired ATC Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited in 2024 (Telecom infrastructure), India. Telecom tower portfolio in India Backed by Brookfield Asset Management, Data Infrastructure Trust, GIC (Ventures) Pte Ltd, British Columbia Investment Management. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1711532327.pdf
• Big Banyan Holdings Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone, ICQ Opportunities RC Holdco, Ltd., Times Internet Limited, Bolt IPL Holdings LLC

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited in 2026. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1779105929.pdf

• Bill Balliette (Novastone Capital Advisors operator-led buyout programme) — Search fund · Backed by Novastone Capital Advisors

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Alumistar (Pacific Cast Products and Performance Aluminum Products) (Aluminium alloy casting) in United States, announced 2026-08-14.

  • Acquired Alumistar (Pacific Cast Products and Performance Aluminum Products) in 2026 for $12.0M (Aluminium alloy casting), United States. Acquired 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/
• Bill Egan — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Transición.

• BK Growth — Investor
• Black Sheep Operations — Investor
• Blackstone — Private equity fund, New York, NY · Backed by Blackstone
  • Acquired TechnoPro Holdings in 2025 for $3.40B (Engineering and IT staffing), Japan. Acquired by Blackstone. Backed by Blackstone. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/blackstone-to-buy-japanese-staffing-company-technopro-for-3.4bn
• Blackstone FP Capital Partners (Mauritius) V-B Subsidiary Ltd (with Blackstone Holding Mauritius and The Blackstone Group) — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Gokaldas Exports Limited in 2007. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2007.html

  • Acquired Gokaldas Exports Limited in 2007 (Apparel manufacturing), India. Listed Bengaluru apparel exporter, one of India's largest garment manufacturers Backed by Blackstone. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2007.html
• Blake Winchell — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Sachem Partners.

• BLS International Services Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Trefeddian Hotel (Aberdovey) Limited (Hospitality) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Oct 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Trefeddian Hotel (Aberdovey) Limited in 2025 for $8.8M (Hospitality), United Kingdom. Acquired by BLS International Services Ltd. Source: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachHis/5887d2e9-11d2-4b06-95dd-a646a747859d.pdf
• Blue Frame Capital — Investor
• Blue Sky Equity — Search fund, Chicago, IL · Backed by ETA Equity, Search Fund Partners

  Turnkey STEAM enrichment programs for elementary schools with annual contractual renewals.

  • Acquired Nexplore (PreK-12 Education Services). Turnkey STEAM enrichment programs for elementary schools with annual contractual renewals. Search capital raised: $400K Search / ~$5M Equity.
• Blue wave Investments Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs ChrysCapital Fund X.

• BM Holdings — Investor
• Bogo Inversión — Search fund · Backed by Juan Cuesta

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired NortConsulting (Norconsulting) in 2021. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired NortConsulting (Norconsulting) in 2021 (Technology), Spain. Technology consulting Backed by Juan Cuesta. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Bold Capital — Search fund · Backed by Marek Jakubów, Novadvice, SFClub

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Centrum Medyczne Primus (CM Primus) (Healthcare) in Poland, announced Thu Jun 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Centrum Medyczne Primus (CM Primus) in 2026 for Not disclosed (Healthcare), Poland. Acquired by Bold Capital. Backed by Marek Jakubów, Novadvice, SF Club. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/bold-capital-acquires-primus-group-in-poland/
• Bolt IPL Holdings LLC — Investor

  Investor. Backs Big Banyan Holdings Pte. Ltd.

• BPEA EQT — Investor

  Investor. Backs Kopvoorn B.V., Zonnebaars Netherlands B.V.

• Bpifrance (debt club deal) — Investor
• Braemont Capital — Investor
• Braime Group PLC — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Don Electronics Limited (incl. Synatel Instrumentation Limited) (Electronic component manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Mar 31 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Don Electronics Limited (incl. Synatel Instrumentation Limited) in 2026 for $17.7M (Electronic component manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Braime Group PLC. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/braime-group--bmto/acquisition-of-don-electronics/9501463
• Brave Bison Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired System1 Group plc (Marketing effectiveness research) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jul 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired System1 Group plc in 2026 for $58.2M (Marketing effectiveness research), United Kingdom. Acquired by Brave Bison Group plc. Source: https://www.gibsondunn.com/uk-public-ma-the-month-in-a-minute-july-2026/
  • Acquired Engage Digital Partners in 2025 for $14.3M (Sports digital media agency), United Kingdom. Acquired by Brave Bison Group plc. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q1-2025/
  • Acquired MiniMBA (from Centaur Media plc) in 2025 for $25.6M (Online marketing education), United Kingdom. Acquired by Brave Bison Group plc. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q2-2025/
  • +2 more acquisitions

    • Acquired MTM in 2025 for $16.2M (Media research consultancy), United Kingdom. Acquired by Brave Bison Group plc. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q3-2025/
    • Acquired MTM London Limited in 2025 for $16.2M (Strategy consulting and audience insights), United Kingdom. Acquired by Brave Bison Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/brave-bison-group--bbsn/acquisition-and-trading-update/9100697
• BRCK Group PLC (formerly Brickability Group) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired H.S. Jackson & Son (Fencing) Limited (Jacksons) (Premium fencing manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jun 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired H.S. Jackson & Son (Fencing) Limited (Jacksons) in 2026 for $20.3M (Premium fencing manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by BRCK Group PLC (formerly Brickability Group). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/brickability-group--brck/acquisition-of-h-s-jackson-son-/9605360
• BREP Asia III India Holding Co — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd (40%) (Residential real estate development) in India, announced Thu Mar 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

• BREP Asia III India Holding Co VII Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Kolte-Patil Developers Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1743565417.pdf

• BREP Asia III India Holding Co VIII Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Bagmane Developers Private Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1730461138.pdf

  • Acquired Bagmane Developers Private Limited in 2024 (Real estate), India. Bengaluru office park developer Backed by Blackstone Inc.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1730461138.pdf
• British Columbia Investment Management — Investor

  Investor. Backs BIF IV Jarvis India Pte. Ltd.

• Broadtree Partners — Search fund · Backed by Dellin Investments
  • Acquired Semify in 2021 (SEO/Digital Marketing Agency Services), United States. Acquired by Broadtree Partners, backed by Dellin Investments
• Brookfield (Brookfield Business Partners L.P.) — Investor

  Investor. Backs BCP V Multiple Holdings Pte. Ltd.

• Brookfield Asset Management — Private equity fund, Toronto / New York, NY
• Brookfield Global Transition Fund — Investor

  Investor. Backs Woodhall Holdings (DIFC) Limited.

• Brookline Partners — Search fund, The Woodlands / Spring, Texas, US · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Enterprise digital transformation and custom RPA software for back-office workflows.

  • Acquired BeeckerCo (Process automation). Enterprise digital transformation and custom RPA software for back-office workflows. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$7M Equity.
• Brother Industries, Ltd. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired MUTOH Holdings Co., Ltd. (Wide-format printers and drafting equipment) in Japan, announced Thu Feb 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired MUTOH Holdings Co., Ltd. in 2026 for $206.4M (Wide-format printers and drafting equipment), Japan. Acquired by Brother Industries, Ltd.. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2026_013b
• Brown Robin Partners — Investor
• Bruno Lea — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Cneo Partners.

• Buck Jack Capital — Search fund, Colorado Springs, Colorado · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Outpatient healthcare services with strong recurring physician referrals and non-discretionary patient demand.

  • Acquired Shandy Clinic (Pediatric outpatient). Outpatient healthcare services with strong recurring physician referrals and non-discretionary patient demand. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$5M - $15M Equity.
• BUUK Infrastructure — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired FibreNest (Full-fibre broadband) in United Kingdom, announced Wed May 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired FibreNest in 2025 for $135.0M (Full-fibre broadband), United Kingdom. Acquired by BUUK Infrastructure. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/persimmon--psn/sale-of-fibrenest/8876227
• BXJB2 Holding — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone

  Private equity buyer. Acquired IROM Group Co., Ltd. (Clinical trial support and regenerative medicine) in Japan, announced Mon Feb 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired IROM Group Co., Ltd. in 2025 for $167.8M (Clinical trial support and regenerative medicine), Japan. Acquired by Blackstone (BXJB2 Holding). Backed by Blackstone. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_008b
• C68 (C Six Eight) — Private equity fund · Backed by Ant Capital Partners

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Technos Japan Corporation (ERP and CRM systems integration) in Japan, announced Wed Feb 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Technos Japan Corporation in 2025 for $136.8M (ERP and CRM systems integration), Japan. Acquired by Ant Capital Partners (C68). Backed by Ant Capital Partners. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_010b
• CA Basque Investments — Private equity fund · Backed by The Carlyle Group, CA Marans Investments

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired YES Bank Limited in 2022. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1663238853.pdf

• CA Carob Investments — Private equity fund · Backed by The Carlyle Group

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Roop Automotives Limited / Highway Industries Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1733457983.pdf

• CA Harbor Investments (with CAP V Mauritius Limited) — Private equity fund · Backed by The Carlyle Group

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired SeQuent Scientific Limited in 2020. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2021.html

• CA Magnum Holdings — Private equity fund · Backed by The Carlyle Group

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Hexaware Technologies Limited in 2021. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652183349.pdf

  • Acquired Hexaware Technologies Limited in 2021 (IT services), India. IT services company Backed by The Carlyle Group Inc.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652183349.pdf
• CA Marans Investments — Investor

  Investor. Backs CA Basque Investments.

• CA Plume Investments — Private equity fund · Backed by The Carlyle Group, Bequest Inc.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Quest Global Services Pte. Ltd. in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1697713546.pdf

  • Acquired Quest Global Services Pte. Ltd. in 2023 (Engineering services), Singapore. Engineering R&D services provider Backed by The Carlyle Group Inc.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1697713546.pdf
• Cabiedes Capital — Investor
• Cabiedes Inversiones — Investor
• Cabiesa Capital — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Versa Capital.

• Cadre Holdings, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Carr's Engineering Division (Nuclear and defence engineering) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Carr's Engineering Division in 2025 for $101.3M (Nuclear and defence engineering), United Kingdom. Acquired by Cadre Holdings, Inc.. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/fevara-plc--fva/sale-of-engineering-division-for-75m/8690984
• Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec — Investor

  Investor. Backs CDPQ Infrastructures Asia II Pte. Ltd.

• Cake Box Holdings plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Ambala Foods Limited (Food manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Mar 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Ambala Foods Limited in 2025 for $29.7M (Food manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Cake Box Holdings plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/cake-box-holdings--cbox/acquisition-7-2m-fundraise-/8774556
• Calvera Capital Pte Ltd — Private equity fund

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Marathwada Refractories Limited in 2017. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2018.html

• Calyx Capital Partners — Search fund, Chicago, Illinois, US · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Tech-enabled legal staffing and interim in-house counsel services for enterprise clients.

  • Acquired Paragon Legal Group (Outsourced attorney). Tech-enabled legal staffing and interim in-house counsel services for enterprise clients. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$11M Equity.
• Cambium Equity Partners — Search fund, Los Angeles, California, US · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Recurring revenue vehicle service contracts and roadside assistance administration.

  • Acquired Automotive Business (Auto warranties/road). Recurring revenue vehicle service contracts and roadside assistance administration. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$8M Equity.
• Cambridge Memorial Group — Search fund · Backed by TBD Investors, Pacific Lake Partners, Shore Capital, Cerralvo Capital, WSC & Company, The Nashton Company

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes and Life Story Network (Funeral homes and life celebration services) in United States, announced Tue May 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes and Life Story Network in 2026 for Not disclosed (all-equity transaction) (Funeral homes and life celebration services), United States. Acquired 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/
• Canada Pension Plan Investment Board — Private equity fund, Toronto (US-active investor)
• Cap10 Partners — Investor
• Capital Tree — Investor
• CapitalPad — Investor
• Card Factory plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired funkypigeon.com (Online greeting cards) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jul 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired funkypigeon.com in 2025 for $35.1M (Online greeting cards), United Kingdom. Acquired by Card Factory plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/wh-smith--smwh/whsmith-sells-funkypigeon-com-/9008040
• Carlyle Asia Partners Growth II — Investor

  Investor. Backs Katsura Investments.

• Carson Capital — Search fund, Charlotte, North Carolina, US · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Essential equipment rentals for civil infrastructure and construction with steady utilization.

  • Acquired Spivey Rentals (Traffic safety/portable sanitation). Essential equipment rentals for civil infrastructure and construction with steady utilization. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$9M Equity.
• Cascade Growth — Search fund, Seattle, WA · Backed by WSC & Company, Search Fund Partners

  Mission-critical monitoring hardware and software for commercial garage and industrial safety.

  • Acquired ACES Monitoring (Industrial Garage Safety). Mission-critical monitoring hardware and software for commercial garage and industrial safety. Search capital raised: $400K Search / ~$7M Equity.
• Cascadian Capital — Search fund · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Regulated non-emergency medical transportation with steady hospital and hospice contracts.

  • Acquired Falcon Critical Care Transport (Non-emergency ambulance). Regulated non-emergency medical transportation with steady hospital and hospice contracts. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$10M Equity.
• CDPQ Infrastructures Asia II Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Apraava Energy Private Limited in 2022. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1658311402.pdf

  • Acquired Apraava Energy Private Limited in 2022 (Energy infrastructure), India. Renewable and transmission energy platform Backed by Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1658311402.pdf
  • Acquired CLP India Private Limited in 2018 (Energy infrastructure), India. Power generation and transmission business Backed by Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652335386.pdf
• Cedo Capital — Search fund · Backed by Ambit Partners, Cerralvo Capital, Evolutiq, Innesto Partners, Istria Capital, Search Fund Pioneers, TTCER Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Rolfroz (Vegetable and fruit processing) in Poland, announced 2025-09-30.

  • Acquired Rolfroz in 2025 (Vegetable and fruit processing), Poland. Acquired by Cedo Capital (Monika Wincel). Backed by Ambit Partners, Cerralvo Capital, Evolutiq, Innesto Partners, Istria Capital, Search Fund Pioneers, TTCER Partners. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/cedo-capital-acquires-polish-rolfroz-in-one-of-the-largest-sf-transactions-in-europe/
• Cedrus Fund — Search fund, 505 Congress St, Boston · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Specialized lab diagnostics with high barriers to entry and steady pharma/biotech client demand.

  • Acquired Metabolic Solutions (Bioanalytical testing lab). Specialized lab diagnostics with high barriers to entry and steady pharma/biotech client demand. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$8M Equity.
• Celium Capital — Investor
• Centella Mauritius Holdings Limited — Investor · Backed by TPG Inc.

  Investor. Backs BCP Asia II Topco IV Pte. Ltd.

• Cerralvo Capital — Investor, Florida, USA

  Search fund investor · Florida, USA · founded 2019 · 33 deals backed (30% Mexico, 70% elsewhere); first international exit in Spain (2024).

• Chemring Group PLC — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Landguard Nexus Limited (Defence electronics / software defined radio) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Landguard Nexus Limited in 2025 for $27.0M (Defence electronics / software defined radio), United Kingdom. Acquired by Chemring Group PLC. Source: https://www.chemring.com/media/press-releases/2025/30-06-2025
• Chesapeake Bay Capital — Search fund, Baltimore, MD · Backed by Search Fund Partners, Endurance Search Partners

  Data-driven marketing and lead-generation SaaS platform for real estate investors.

  • Acquired Investor Machine (Real Estate Marketing Data). Data-driven marketing and lead-generation SaaS platform for real estate investors. Search capital raised: $450K Search / ~$6M Equity.
• ChrysCapital — Private equity fund · Backed by ChrysCapital

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Theobroma Foods (Bakery / food retail) in India, announced Tue Jul 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

• ChrysCapital Fund X — Private equity fund · Backed by ChrysCapital, Two Infinity Partners, Raptor Investments Limited, Blue wave Investments Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired IL JIN Electronics (India) Private Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1757505554.pdf

  • Acquired IL JIN Electronics (India) Private Limited in 2025 (Electronics manufacturing), India. Electronic manufacturing services provider Backed by ChrysCapital, Two Infinity Partners, Raptor Investments Limited. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1757505554.pdf
• ChrysCapital IX, LLC — Investor

  Investor. Backs Tangerine Investments Limited.

• CIC — Investor
• Claus von Loeper — Investor
• Claypond Capital Partners Private Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs PI Opportunities Fund I - Scheme II.

• Clear Water Equity Partners — Search fund, Tampa FL

  High-density route-based recurring services with contractual revenue and low customer churn.

  • Acquired SunState Pest Management (Commercial Pest Control / Facility Services). High-density route-based recurring services with contractual revenue and low customer churn. Search capital raised: $450K Search / ~$8M Equity.
• Clearwater Capital Partners — Investor

  Investor. Backs Clearwater Capital Partners (Cyprus) Limited.

• Clearwater Capital Partners (Cyprus) Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by Clearwater Capital Partners

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Kamat Hotels (India) Limited in 2012. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2012.html

• Cloudbreak — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Dangalena Capital.

• Cloverdell Investment Ltd — Private equity fund · Backed by Warburg Pincus (Warburg Pincus XI fund entities)

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Future Capital Holdings Limited in 2012. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2012.html

  • Acquired Future Capital Holdings Limited in 2012 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 288.17 cr for 26% of equity at Rs 162.00 per share (Financial services / NBFC), India. Kishore Biyani's listed financial-services arm (later Capital First); 55.36% bought from the Future group Backed by Warburg Pincus (Warburg Pincus XI fund entities). Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2012.html
• Cneo Partners — Search fund · 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, Innesto Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Led by José María Jover Santillana; Ignacio Jarava. Acquired Ingeniería y Prevención de Riesgos in 2026. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Ingeniería y Prevención de Riesgos in 2026 (Safety consulting), Spain. Construction-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/
  • Acquired IMASP (Occupational health & safety services), Spain. Spanish provider of regulatory/mandatory occupational health-and-safety services (imasp.es) Backed by Istria Capital, Relay Investments, Innesto Partners. JOIN ROW: Istria lists Jose Maria Jover & Ignacio Jarava as CEOs of IMASP; Relay and Innesto list CNEO Partners (Spain, founded Feb 2024) with the same two searchers. Acquisition year not stated on fetched pages (fund launched Feb 2024, so 2025-2026). Source: https://istriacapital.com/entrepreneurs/
• Coats Capital — Investor
• Coforge Ltd — Strategic acquirer · Backed by Advent International (seller), Warburg Pincus (seller)

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Encora Inc (IT and AI engineering services) in India, announced Mon Dec 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Encora Inc in 2025 for $2.35B (IT and AI engineering services), India. Acquired by Coforge Ltd. Backed by Advent International (seller), Warburg Pincus (seller). Source: https://blog.ipleaders.in/biggest-ma-deals-in-india-2025-2026-12-deals-every-law-student-should-know/
• Colca Capital — Investor
• Colowide Co., Ltd. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired C-United Inc. (Cafe chains) in Japan, announced Tue Mar 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired C-United Inc. in 2026 for $295.4M (Cafe chains), Japan. Acquired by Colowide Co., Ltd.. Source: https://maonline.jp/news/20260310b
• Colton Capital Partners — Investor
• Constance Gachowski — Investor
• Continuum Legacy Partners — Search fund, Chicago area, Illinois (Glen Ellyn/Kenosha, WI) · Backed by Aspect Investors

  Essential B2B engineering and maintenance services in Middle America with strong contract renewals.

  • Acquired Allied Electric (Electrical Construction & Engineering Services). Essential B2B engineering and maintenance services in Middle America with strong contract renewals. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$8M Equity.
• Convergent Finance LLP — Investor

  Investor. Backs Infinity Holdings (with Infinity Holdings Sidecar I and Infinity Consumer Holdings), Zest Holding Investments Limited (with Zest Investments Limited, Samara Capital Partners Fund III Limited, Infinity Holdings and Infinity Holdings Sidecar I).

• Copper State Partners — Search fund, Phoenix, AZ · Backed by Search Fund Partners, Aspect Investors

  Recurring site logistics, waste management, and regulatory compliance for construction sites.

  • Acquired Desert Services (Construction Site Logistics). Recurring site logistics, waste management, and regulatory compliance for construction sites. Search capital raised: $450K Search / ~$8M Equity.
• Cornisa Capital — Search fund · Backed by 9T Capital, AIJ Holdings, Ambit Partners, Ashford Venture, Cerralvo Capital, N1 Capital, SCIPIO Holding Group, TMB3 Fund

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Valdishopper (Last-mile logistics) in Chile, announced 2026-03-31.

  • Acquired Valdishopper in 2026 (Last-mile logistics), Chile. Acquired 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/
• Corpus Management Company IX, LLC — Investor

  Investor. Backs Tangerine Investments Limited.

• CPP Investment Board Private Holdings (4) Inc. — Investor

  Investor. Backs Multiples Private Equity Fund III.

• Cranswick plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired James T Blakeman & Co Limited (Blakemans) (Food manufacturing (sausages)) in United Kingdom, announced Wed May 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired James T Blakeman & Co Limited (Blakemans) in 2025 for $43.2M (Food manufacturing (sausages)), United Kingdom. Acquired by Cranswick plc. Source: https://www.business-sale.com/news/business-sale/food-producer-cranswick-acquires-sausage-maker-in-32m-deal-227570
• Crédit Coopératif — Investor
• Crédit Mutuel — Investor
• CrestLake Partners — Search fund, New York · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Tech-enabled accounting software implementation and recurring support for SMBs.

  • Acquired Out of the Box (QuickBooks sales/service). Tech-enabled accounting software implementation and recurring support for SMBs. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$7M Equity.
• Criluz Capital — Search fund · Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, Celium Capital, Gallium Growth, Legacy Partners, Mayrit Capital Partners, Moonbase Capital, Novadvice, Pinvest Ventures, Secways, Vonzeo Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired 4Dreams (Precious metals retail (cash for gold)) in Spain, announced 2026-04-30.

  • Acquired 4Dreams in 2026 (Precious metals retail (cash for gold)), Spain. Acquired 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/
• Cromwell Harbor — Investor
• Crosswalk Capital — Search fund, Minneapolis, Minnesota · Backed by Aspect Investors

  Contractual, multi-year commercial landscaping and snow removal with high route density.

  • Acquired Earth Development (Commercial Landscaping & Snow Removal). Contractual, multi-year commercial landscaping and snow removal with high route density. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$6M Equity.
• Curie1 — Private equity fund · Backed by EQT

  Private equity buyer. Acquired CareNet, Inc. (Medical information and physician marketing) in Japan, announced Thu Aug 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired CareNet, Inc. in 2025 for $236.8M (Medical information and physician marketing), Japan. Acquired by EQT (Curie1). Backed by EQT. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_093b
• Currant Sea Investments B.V. — Private equity fund · Backed by Warburg Pincus

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired IDFC First Bank Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1745898154.pdf

  • Acquired IDFC First Bank Limited in 2025 (Banking), India. Private sector bank Backed by Warburg Pincus LLC. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1745898154.pdf
• CVC Capital Partners plc — Investor

  Investor. Backs Aceso Company Pte. Ltd., Aquilo House Pte. Ltd., Aquilo House Pte. Ltd. (with CVC Capital Partners Asia VI (A) L.P., CVC Capital Partners Investment Asia VI L.P. and CVC Capital Partners Asia VI (B) SCSp as PACs).

• CVC Network — Investor

  Investor. Backs Aceso Company Pte. Ltd., Aquilo House Pte. Ltd.

• Cyprium Partners — Investor
• D. B. Zwirn & Co. — Investor

  Investor. Backs D. B. Zwirn Mauritius.

• D. B. Zwirn Mauritius — Private equity fund · Backed by D. B. Zwirn & Co.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Dhandapani Finance Limited in 2006. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2006.html

  • Acquired Dhandapani Finance Limited in 2006 (NBFC / lending), India. Listed Chennai non-banking finance company Backed by D. B. Zwirn & Co.. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2006.html
• D'Ella Capital — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Meriyeny del Carmen Batista. Acquired Grabalfa in 2021. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Grabalfa in 2021 (Printing services), Spain. Pre-press services for packaging / graphic supply chain Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Daiei Kankyo Co., Ltd. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Scarabaesacre Co., Ltd. (Industrial waste and contaminated soil disposal) in Japan, announced Tue Aug 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Scarabaesacre Co., Ltd. in 2025 for $294.9M (Industrial waste and contaminated soil disposal), Japan. Acquired by Daiei Kankyo Co., Ltd.. Source: https://maonline.jp/news/20250826b
• Daiwa House Industry — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Sumitomo Densetsu Co. (Electrical engineering and construction) in Japan, announced Thu Oct 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Sumitomo Densetsu Co. in 2025 for $1.89B (Electrical engineering and construction), Japan. Acquired by Daiwa House Industry. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-daiwa-house-to-buy-engineering-firm-for-1.9bn-in-data-center-push
• Daiwa Securities Group — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Orix Bank (Banking) in Japan, announced Mon Apr 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Orix Bank in 2026 for $2.30B (Banking), Japan. Acquired by Daiwa Securities Group. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-daiwa-securities-group-to-acquire-orix-bank-for-2.3bn
• Dan Dorman — Investor
• Dangalena Capital — Search fund · Backed by Agirax, Cloudbreak, Mugello Inversiones, Novidam, Tres Coronas, Enrique Locutura, Ignasi Botet, Francisco Javier Peña, José Luis de Mora, Leon Bartolome, Gernot Eisinger, Ángel Muñoz, Alejandro Rodríguez Carmona, Bart Van Hoek

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Jaime Rioja. Acquired Pago de Tharsys in 2024. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/dangalena-capital-acquires-the-cornerstone-of-its-build-up-strategy-for-premium-wine-producers-in-spain/

  • Acquired Pago de Tharsys in 2024 for ~EUR8M (EV) (Wine), Spain. Requena (Valencia) sparkling-wine (DO Cava) producer; ~EUR5M sales, ~EUR1.3M EBITDA Backed by Agirax, Cloudbreak, Mugello Inversiones, Novidam, Tres Coronas, Enrique Locutura, Ignasi Botet, Francisco Javier Peña, José Luis de Mora, León Bartolomé, Gernot Eisinger, Ángel Muñoz, Alejandro Rodríguez Carmona, Bart Van Hoek. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/dangalena-capital-acquires-the-cornerstone-of-its-build-up-strategy-for-premium-wine-producers-in-spain/
• Daniel Escanciano — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Eon Partners.

• Data Infrastructure Trust — Investor

  Investor. Backs BIF IV Jarvis India Pte. Ltd.

• David Urteaga (Urtelar Holding Empresarial) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Albor Capital.

• DBAY Advisors — Investor
• DBAY Advisors with Alan Sellers and Samantha Moss (joint bidders) — Private equity fund · Backed by DBAY Advisors

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Anexo Group plc (Credit hire and legal services) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Anexo Group plc in 2025 for $95.6M (Credit hire and legal services), United Kingdom. Acquired by DBAY Advisors with Alan Sellers and Samantha Moss (joint bidders). Backed by DBAY Advisors. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/anexo-group--anx/unconditional-recommended-contractual-offer/8990281
• DCM Shriram Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Shree Raj Salt and Chemical Works, Devjagan Salt Farm, Maruti Salt Farm and Manek Salt Works (Salt production) in India, announced Tue Oct 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Hindusthan Speciality Chemicals Ltd in 2025 for $42.4M (Epoxy resins and advanced materials), India. Acquired by DCM Shriram Ltd. Source: https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/dcm-shriram-to-acquire-hindusthan-speciality-chemicals-for-rs-375-cr-125061201107_1.html
• Deacon Street Partners (bridge) — Investor
• Decus Capital — Search fund · Backed by Dellin Investments, Iberia NCA NF I, Novastone Capital Advisors

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Extended Power (Temporary power and generator services) in United States, announced 2025-06-05.

  • Acquired Extended Power in 2025 (Temporary power and generator services), United States. Acquired 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/
• Defati Investments Holding B.V. — Investor

  Investor. Backs Kopvoorn B.V.

• Dellin Investments — Investor
• Dhandho — Search fund · Backed by Aspect Investors, Anacapa Partners
  • Acquired Auronix in 2019 (IT/Telecom), Mexico. Co-invested with Applied Equity Partners, BK Growth, Futaleufu Partners, Partner Ventures, WSC & Company (via Dhandho).
• Divisadero Capital — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Visual Counter (People-counting sensors and analytics) in Spain, announced 2025-12-16.

  • Acquired Visual Counter in 2025 (People-counting sensors and analytics), Spain. Acquired by Divisadero Capital (Fernando Garcia Benavides). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/divisadero-capital-acquires-spanish-engineering-company-visual-counter/
• DoorDash, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Deliveroo plc (Online food delivery) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Oct 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Deliveroo plc in 2025 for $3.70B (Online food delivery), United Kingdom. Acquired by DoorDash, Inc.. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1792789/000114036125037039/ef20056500_8k.htm
• Drax Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Flexitricity Ltd (Flexible energy optimisation / route-to-market services) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Jan 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Flexitricity Ltd in 2026 for $48.6M (Flexible energy optimisation / route-to-market services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Drax Group plc. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/drax-group-to-acquire-true-pioneer-flexible-energy-specialist-in-36m-deal
• Dunearn Investments (Mauritius) Pte Ltd — Private equity fund

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired The GL Hotels Limited in 2008. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2007.html

• Duomed Belgium NV (Palex Healthcare Group) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Launch Diagnostics Holdings Limited (Diagnostics distribution) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Mar 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Launch Diagnostics Holdings Limited in 2025 for $17.4M (Diagnostics distribution), United Kingdom. Acquired by Duomed Belgium NV (Palex Healthcare Group). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/avacta-group--avct/avacta-to-sell-launch-diagnostics/8768643
• Eagle Rock Capital — Search fund · Backed by M2O Inc, Red Forest Capital
  • Acquired Swoogo in 2020 (Event-Management SaaS), United States. Acquired by Eagle Rock Capital (CEO Chris Sykes), backed by M2O Inc and Red Forest Capital
• eComplete — Investor
• Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs ESOF III Investment Fund.

• Edessa Growth Partners — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Ambit Partners, Blue Frame Capital, Eric Giesecke, Futaleufu Partners, Housatonic Partners, Kirk Riedinger, Liberty Search, Milk Street Ventures, Rob Cherun, Sidney Sommer, The Cromwell Harbor, TTCER Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Thillens (Armored car and cash logistics) in United States, announced 2025-05-27.

  • Acquired Thillens in 2025 for generates $36.2M in annual revenue (Armored car and cash logistics), United States. Acquired 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/
• EDF — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Pod Point Group Holdings plc (EV charging) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jun 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Pod Point Group Holdings plc in 2025 for $14.3M (EV charging), United Kingdom. Acquired by EDF. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/pod-point-group-holdings--podp/recommended-offer-for-pod-point-group-holdings-plc/8925321
• Edge Partners — Investor
• Elcano Partners — Search fund · Backed by Acotral

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Lodisna in 2016. Source: https://www.transportexxi.com/el-fondo-elcano-partners-compra-la-empresa-navarra-de-transporte-internacional-lodisna/

  • Acquired Lodisna in 2016 (Transport & logistics), Spain. International full-truckload road transport operator, Navarra; EUR20.4M sales in 2014 Backed by Acotral. Source: https://www.transportexxi.com/el-fondo-elcano-partners-compra-la-empresa-navarra-de-transporte-internacional-lodisna/
• Elementis plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Alchemy Ingredients (Cosmetic ingredients (natural rheology modifiers)) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Nov 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Alchemy Ingredients in 2025 for $22.4M (Cosmetic ingredients (natural rheology modifiers)), United Kingdom. Acquired by Elementis plc. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/south-east/global-specialty-chemicals-firm-inks-16.6m-deal-for-cosmetic-ingredients-manufacturer
• Emptio Capital — Search fund · Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, Tres Coronas, ITACA Capital Partners, Atiud Capital Center

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Manuel Pintado. Acquired Recambio Fácil in 2022. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Recambio Fácil in 2022 (Automotive marketplace), Spain. Spain's leading online automotive spare-parts marketplace/SaaS (~500k transactions, ~EUR40M GMV in 2022) Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, Tres Coronas Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Endeavor Legacy — Search fund, Dallas, TX · Backed by WSC & Company, Search Fund Partners

  Essential primary healthcare clinics with recurring patient visits and value-based care tailwinds.

  • Acquired Blue Angel Clinical Partners (Primary Healthcare). Essential primary healthcare clinics with recurring patient visits and value-based care tailwinds. Search capital raised: $450K Search / ~$8M Equity.
• Endeavour Trade and Investment Ltd — Private equity fund · Backed by Adani family / Adani Group

  Holding company. Acquired Ambuja Cements Limited in 2022. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2023.html

  • Acquired ACC Limited in 2022 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 11,259.97 cr for 26% of equity at Rs 2,300.00 per share (Cement), India. Listed cement maker, Ambuja's subsidiary, acquired in the same Holcim exit Backed by Adani family / Adani Group. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2023.html
  • Acquired Ambuja Cements Limited in 2022 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 19,879.57 cr for 26% of equity at Rs 385.00 per share (Cement), India. India's second-largest cement maker; 63.11% bought from Holcim's Holderind Investments Backed by Adani family / Adani Group. vehicle enrichment for existing deal - names the Adani SPV behind the recorded Ambuja Cements (Adani Group) acquisitions Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2023.html
• Endurance Search Partners — Investor
• Endurion Capital — Search fund · Backed by Pacific Lake Partners, Ambit Partners, WSC & Company, Hadley Family Capital, SCIPIO Holding Group, Moonbase Capital, Applied Equity, Banyan Software Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Connected Dealer Services (CDS) (Connected vehicle technology and automotive dealer software) in United States, announced Fri Sep 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Connected Dealer Services (CDS) in 2026 (Connected vehicle technology and automotive dealer software), United States. Acquired 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/
• Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (seller) — Investor
• Enlace Capital — Search fund · Backed by Grupo Santa Marta

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Esteban de Claramonte. Acquired Itegra Gestiona in 2025. Source: https://www.grupoaseguranza.com/noticias-de-seguros/enlace-capital-adquiere-gestora-seguros-deportivos-itegra

  • Acquired Itegra Gestiona in 2025 (Insurance services), Spain. Valencia sports-insurance TPA / digital claims platform serving ~400,000 federation members Backed by Grupo Santa Marta. Source: https://www.grupoaseguranza.com/noticias-de-seguros/enlace-capital-adquiere-gestora-seguros-deportivos-itegra
• Enrique Locutura — Investor
• Eon Partners — Search fund · Backed by José Cabiedes, Daniel Escanciano, Fernando Herrero, Enrique Locutura

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Carlos Lucía; Eduardo Garassini. Acquired Gesinflot (TDI Técnicas de Ingeniería) in 2021. Source: https://www.merca2.es/2021/10/07/eon-partners-tdi-liderar-mercado-europeo-gestion-flotas-transporte-762318/

  • Acquired Gesinflot (TDI Técnicas de Ingeniería) in 2021 (Transport software), Spain. Fleet-management SaaS for long-distance freight transport; >25,000 connected devices Backed by José Cabiedes, Daniel Escanciano, Fernando Herrero, Enrique Locutura. Source: https://www.merca2.es/2021/10/07/eon-partners-tdi-liderar-mercado-europeo-gestion-flotas-transporte-762318/
• EPA Investissement — Investor
• Epsilon Bidco Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Essel Propack Limited in 2019. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2020.html

  • Acquired Essel Propack Limited in 2019 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 1,142.17 cr for 26% of equity at Rs 139.19 per share (Specialty packaging), India. World's largest laminated-tube maker for oral and beauty care, formerly Essel group Backed by Blackstone. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2020.html
• EQT — Private equity fund, Stockholm / New York, NY · Backed by EQT
  • Acquired Fujitec Co. in 2025 for $2.70B (Elevators and escalators), Japan. Acquired by EQT. Backed by EQT. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/sweden-s-eqt-to-buy-out-japan-s-fujitec-in-all-share-2.7bn-deal
• EQT (seller) — Investor
• Eric Giesecke — Investor
• Esyasoft Holding — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Good Energy Group plc (Renewable electricity supply) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jan 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired CyanConnode Holdings plc in 2026 for $49.3M (Smart metering communications), United Kingdom. Acquired by Esyasoft Holding. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/cyanconnode-holdings--cyan/recommended-cash-acquisition-of-cyanconnode/9699298
  • Acquired Good Energy Group plc in 2025 for $134.2M (Renewable electricity supply), United Kingdom. Acquired by Esyasoft Holding. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/good-energy-group--good/recommended-cash-acquisition-of-good-energy-group/8706130
• ETA Equity — Investor
• Ethos Partners — Investor
• Ethos Partners (now Orca Equity Partners) — Investor
• Ethos Search Capital — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Versa Capital.

• Eugenio Rodriguez — Investor
• Eurocell plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Alunet (Aluminium window & door systems distribution) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Mar 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Alunet in 2025 for $39.1M (Aluminium window & door systems distribution), United Kingdom. Acquired by Eurocell plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/eurocell--ecel/acquisition-of-alunet/8767949
• Evergreen ETA — Search fund, Austin, TX · Backed by Pacific Lake Partners, Search Fund Partners

  Cloud-based workflow and marketing proofing SaaS for retail and enterprise marketing teams.

  • Acquired Aproove (Enterprise Workflow Automation). Cloud-based workflow and marketing proofing SaaS for retail and enterprise marketing teams. Search capital raised: $450K Search / ~$10M Equity.
• EvolutionX Debt Capital Master Fund 1 Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs MacRitchie Investments Pte. Ltd.

• Evolutiq — Investor
• Excalon Holdings Ltd (Renew Holdings plc) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Emerald Power Ltd (Electricity network / overhead lines contracting) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Oct 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Emerald Power Ltd in 2025 for $16.6M (Electricity network / overhead lines contracting), United Kingdom. Acquired by Excalon Holdings Ltd (Renew Holdings plc). Source: https://www.ajbell.co.uk/news/articles/brief-renew-holdings-buys-emerald-power-ps12-million
• Eyal Kaplan (Novastone Capital Advisors operator-led programme) — Search fund · Backed by Novastone Capital Advisors

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Paul Mathew Transport Ltd (Specialist transport and warehousing logistics) in United Kingdom, announced 2025-10-07.

  • Acquired Paul Mathew Transport Ltd in 2025 (Specialist transport and warehousing logistics), United Kingdom. Acquired by Eyal Kaplan (Novastone Capital Advisors operator-led programme). Backed by Novastone Capital Advisors. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nca-entrepreneur-eyal-kaplan-acquires-uk-based-paul-mathew-transport-ltd/
• Fairbridge Capital (Mauritius) Limited — Private equity fund

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Thomas Cook (India) Limited in 2012. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2012.html

• Fairfax Asia (seller) — Investor
• Fairfield Enterprises — Search fund · Backed by Feta Fund
  • Acquired Objective Management Group in 2022 (IT SaaS), United States. Acquired via Fairfield Enterprises; global leader in sales force evaluations.
• Farragut Capital Partners — Investor
• Felipe Corcuera — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Cneo Partners.

• Félix Capell — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Syna Capital.

• Fernando Herrero — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Asta Capital.

• Feta Fund — Investor, Washington, USA

  Search fund investor (Category C) · Washington, USA · founded 2022 · $13M fund; backs 60+ search funds (targeting 1000), strict investment-criteria checklist.

• Fidelity Funds (Variable Insurance Products Fund III and related schemes) — Private equity fund · Backed by Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Fidelity Investments Canada ULC, Fidelity Management Trust Company

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Valuedrive Technologies Private Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1765973341.pdf

• Fidelity Investments Canada ULC — Investor

  Investor. Backs Fidelity Funds (Variable Insurance Products Fund III and related schemes).

• Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC — Investor

  Investor. Backs Fidelity Funds (Variable Insurance Products Fund III and related schemes).

• Fidelity Management Trust Company — Investor

  Investor. Backs Fidelity Funds (Variable Insurance Products Fund III and related schemes).

• FIH Mauritius Investments Ltd — Private equity fund

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Fairchem Organics Limited in 2021. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2021.html

  • Acquired Fairchem Organics Limited in 2021 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 194.14 cr for 25.94% of equity at Rs 575.53 per share (Oleochemicals), India. Listed Ahmedabad oleochemicals and nutraceuticals maker Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2021.html
• Finn Wulf — Investor
• Fintel plc (Defaqto) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Pearson Ham Group's market pricing business (Insurance pricing data) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jan 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Pearson Ham Group's market pricing business in 2026 for $14.8M (Insurance pricing data), United Kingdom. Acquired by Fintel plc (Defaqto). Source: https://www.wearefintel.com/newsroom/fintel-completes-acquisition-of-pearson-ham-groups-insurance-pricing-data-business/
• Fireside Ventures (seller) — Investor
• First Carlyle Ventures Mauritius (with Carlyle Asia Growth Partners III LP) — Private equity fund · Backed by The Carlyle Group

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Allsec Technologies Limited in 2006. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2006.html

  • Acquired Allsec Technologies Limited in 2006 (BPO services), India. Listed Chennai BPO and payroll-services company Backed by The Carlyle Group. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2006.html
• FirstCash Holdings, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired H&T Group plc (Pawnbroking) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Aug 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired H&T Group plc in 2025 for $383.0M (Pawnbroking), United Kingdom. Acquired by FirstCash Holdings, Inc.. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/840489/000084048925000106/fcfs08142025exhibit991.htm
• FirstGroup plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired RATP Dev UK sightseeing bus operations (Tootbus London & Bath) (Sightseeing bus operations) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Dec 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired RATP Dev UK sightseeing bus operations (Tootbus London & Bath) in 2025 for $22.9M (Sightseeing bus operations), United Kingdom. Acquired by FirstGroup plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/prn/firstgroup--fgp/acquisition/9289490
• Fitex Capital — Search fund · Backed by Agirax, Cerralvo Capital, Forti Search Fund Partners, Gernot Eisinger, Innesto Partners, Istria Capital, Jan Woitschaetzke, JB46, Juergen Rilling, Kinderhook Partners, Search Fund Ventures, SFClub, Vito Giurazza

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Napolillo Industry (Industrial laundry services) in Italy, announced 2025-02-11.

  • Acquired Napolillo Industry in 2025 (Industrial laundry services), Italy. Acquired by Fitex Capital (Daniele Schiavello and Giulio Marini). Backed by Agirax, Cerralvo Capital, Forti Search Fund Partners, Gernot Eisinger, Innesto Partners, Istria Capital, Jan Woitschaetzke, JB46, Juergen Rilling, Kinderhook Partners, Search Fund Capital, SFClub, Vito Giurazza. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/italian-fitex-capital-acquires-the-industrial-laundry-napolillo-industry/
• Flix Buyer Inc. (affiliate of Advaya Capital) — Private equity fund · Backed by Advaya Capital

  Private equity buyer. Acquired comScore Movies Business (box office measurement business, including Rentrak, LLC, and Hollywood Software) (Media measurement and analytics software) in United States, announced 2026-05-27.

  • Acquired comScore Movies Business (box office measurement business, including Rentrak, LLC, and Hollywood Software) in 2026 for $70.0M (Media measurement and analytics software), United States. Acquired by Flix Buyer Inc. (affiliate of Advaya Capital). Backed by Advaya Capital. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158172/000115817226000042/scor-20260527.htm
• FM Mattsson Group — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Bristan Group Limited (Taps and showers (bathroom products)) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jul 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Bristan Group Limited in 2026 for $74.3M (Taps and showers (bathroom products)), United Kingdom. Acquired by FM Mattsson Group. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/mfn/fm-mattsson-mora-group-ab--0roo/fm-mattsson-group-acquires-bristan-group/9691353
• Forge Partners — Search fund, Atlanta, Georgia. · Backed by Housatonic Partners, Aspect Investors

  Fragmented healthcare services suitable for buy-and-build consolidation and multi-location growth.

  • Acquired Cicero Therapies in 2020 (Healthcare), United States. Acquired by Forge Partners; pediatric speech pathology/OT clinics.
• Forti — Investor
• Forti Search Fund Partners — Investor
• Forti SF Partners — Investor
• Francisco Javier Peña — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Dangalena Capital.

• Fruition Capital — Investor, Colorado, USA

  Search fund investor (Category C) · Colorado, USA · founded 2023 · $500M+ across two funds; old-economy/manufacturing focus, currently US/UK/Canada only.

  • Acquired Hueson Corporation in 2023 (Manufacturing), United States. Anchor investor & board member; wire and cable manufacturing.
• Futaleufu Partners — Investor
• Future plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired SheerLuxe (Digital publishing / lifestyle media) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jan 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired SheerLuxe in 2026 for $54.0M (Digital publishing / lifestyle media), United Kingdom. Acquired by Future plc. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q1-2026/
• GA Infrastructure Rollover Holdings, L.P. — Investor

  Investor. Backs GAP Arthur Holdco, L.P.

• Gait Consulting — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Staircraft (Timber building products manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Thu May 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Staircraft in 2025 for $32.4M (Timber building products manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Gait Consulting. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/eqs/travis-perkins--tpk/travis-perkins-plc-sale-of-staircraft-busine-/8856498
• Galaxy Investments II Pte. Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by KKR & Co., Nebula Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Highways Infrastructure Trust in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1715830611.pdf

  • Acquired Highways Infrastructure Trust in 2024 (Road infrastructure), India. Road infrastructure investment trust Backed by KKR & Co. Inc., Nebula Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1715830611.pdf
• Galliford Try plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Nene Valley Fire & Acoustic (Fire door and passive fire protection) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Mar 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Nene Valley Fire & Acoustic in 2026 for $13.5M (Fire door and passive fire protection), United Kingdom. Acquired by Galliford Try plc. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/midlands/galliford-try-strikes-10m-deal-for-northamptonshire-fire-door-company
• Gallium Growth — Investor
• GAP Arthur Holdco, L.P. — Private equity fund · Backed by General Atlantic, GA Infrastructure Rollover Holdings, L.P., General Atlantic Partners, L.P.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Actis Holdings S.a r.l. in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1719978944.pdf

  • Acquired Actis Holdings S.a r.l. in 2024 (Asset management), Luxembourg. Emerging-markets infrastructure investment manager Backed by General Atlantic, GA Infrastructure Rollover Holdings, L.P., General Atlantic Partners, L.P.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1719978944.pdf
• General Atlantic — Private equity fund, New York, NY
• General Atlantic Partners, L.P. — Investor

  Investor. Backs GAP Arthur Holdco, L.P.

• General Atlantic Singapore ACK Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by General Atlantic

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Acko Technology & Services Private Limited in 2026. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1784893559.pdf

  • Acquired Acko Technology & Services Private Limited in 2026 (Insurtech), India. Digital general insurance group Backed by General Atlantic. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1784893559.pdf
• General Atlantic Singapore BWP Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by General Atlantic

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Balaji Wafers Private Limited in 2026. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1769687039.pdf

  • Acquired Balaji Wafers Private Limited in 2026 (Packaged foods), India. Packaged snacks manufacturer Backed by General Atlantic. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1769687039.pdf
• General Catalyst — Investor
• Generational Transfer Entrepreneurs — Investor
• Gentari International Renewables Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs Gentari Renewables India Pte. Ltd.

• Gentari Renewables India Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Gentari International Renewables Pte. Ltd.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired 21 renewable power SPVs (India portfolio) in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1731938828.pdf

  • Acquired 21 renewable power SPVs (India portfolio) in 2024 (Renewable energy), India. Operating solar and wind SPVs in India Backed by Gentari International Renewables Pte. Ltd.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1731938828.pdf
• Genuit Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Monodraught Topco Limited (Monodraught) (Commercial ventilation solutions) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Sep 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Monodraught Topco Limited (Monodraught) in 2025 for $75.1M (Commercial ventilation solutions), United Kingdom. Acquired by Genuit Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/genuit-group--gen/acquisition-of-monodraught-/9081126
• George Jankovic — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Ada Capital.

• Gernot Eisinger — Investor
• GIC (Ventures) Private Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs BCP Emerald Aggregator L.P.

• GIC (Ventures) Pte Ltd — Investor

  Investor. Backs BIF IV Jarvis India Pte. Ltd.

• Global Vernius — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Fomento de Franquicias SL in 2024. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Fomento de Franquicias SL in 2024 (Laundry services), Spain. Madrid laundry services company for the hotel industry Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Going Investment — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Quo Inversión.

• Goldman Sachs (India) Alternative Investment Management Private Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs Goldman Sachs India AIF Scheme-1.

• Goldman Sachs / Raksul management — Private equity fund · Backed by Goldman Sachs / Raksul management

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Raksul Inc. (Online printing and marketing services) in Japan, announced Thu Dec 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Raksul Inc. in 2025 for $771.0M (Online printing and marketing services), Japan. Acquired by Goldman Sachs / Raksul management. Backed by Goldman Sachs / Raksul management. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-raksul-to-go-private-with-770m-goldman-sachs-backed-buyout
• Gore Range Ventures — Investor
• Government of Abu Dhabi — Investor

  Investor. Backs Seventy Second Investment Company LLC.

• Granite Point Partners — Investor
• Greenwich ETA — Search fund, Greenwich, CT · Backed by Pacific Lake Partners, Search Fund Partners

  Specialized dispatch, routing, and billing SaaS for non-emergency medical transportation fleets.

  • Acquired RouteGenie Technologies (Medical Transport Software). Specialized dispatch, routing, and billing SaaS for non-emergency medical transportation fleets. Search capital raised: $500K Search / ~$11M Equity.
• Greyhart Capital — Private equity fund

  Search fund investor member of the Search Fund Alliance (Jonathan Yellen, principal). Website: https://greyhartcapital.com

• Grosse Pointe Search Capital — Investor
• Grupo Bocanegra — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Enrique Moreno de la Cova. Acquired Trans Sev in 2024. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/grupo-bocanegra-executes-acquisition-in-logistics-sector-in-record-time/

  • Acquired Trans Sev in 2024 (Logistics), Spain. Andalusian freight-transport and logistics company, 100+ vehicles, >EUR8M revenue Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/grupo-bocanegra-executes-acquisition-in-logistics-sector-in-record-time/
• Grupo Santa Marta — Investor
• GT Entrepreneurs — Investor, Pennsylvania, USA

  Search fund investor (Category D) · Pennsylvania, USA · founded 2017 · 20 search funds backed, no international exposure beyond this deal.

  • Acquired PDSM (Pittsburgh Dental Sleep Medicine) in 2018 (Sleep-Apnea/Snoring Treatment Services), United States. Direct acquisition by GT Entrepreneurs
• Guardian Equity — Search fund, Atlanta, GA · Backed by Search Fund Partners, Endurance Search Partners

  Subscription managed security service provider (MSSP) offering SOC monitoring and compliance.

  • Acquired CyberData Pros (SMB Cybersecurity Services). Subscription managed security service provider (MSSP) offering SOC monitoring and compliance. Search capital raised: $450K Search / ~$5M Equity.
• H2 Equity Partners (with management) — Private equity fund

  Private equity buyer. Acquired William Blythe Limited (Inorganic chemicals) in United Kingdom, announced Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired William Blythe Limited in 2025 for $40.5M (Inorganic chemicals), United Kingdom. Acquired by H2 Equity Partners (with management). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/synthomer--synt/divestment-of-william-blythe/8860839
• Hadley Family Capital — Investor
• Hadley Family Office — Investor
• Hagerty, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Bennetts (Motorcycle insurance broking) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jul 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Bennetts in 2026 for $45.9M (Motorcycle insurance broking), United Kingdom. Acquired by Hagerty, Inc.. Source: https://www.business-sale.com/news/business-sale/hagerty-set-to-triple-uk-revenues-with-deal-for-motorcycle-insurance-broker-229405
• Hanan Hallal — Investor
• Hansen Technologies Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Digitalk (Telecoms / MVNO software) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jan 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Digitalk in 2026 for $44.7M (Telecoms / MVNO software), United Kingdom. Acquired by Hansen Technologies Limited. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-it-services-sector-q1-2026/
• Harwood Private Equity — Private equity fund · Backed by Harwood Private Equity, North Atlantic Smaller Companies Investment Trust

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Frenkel Topping Group plc (Financial advice for personal injury claimants) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Frenkel Topping Group plc in 2025 for $86.4M (Financial advice for personal injury claimants), United Kingdom. Acquired by Harwood Private Equity. Backed by Harwood Private Equity, North Atlantic Smaller Companies Investment Trust. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/frenkel-topping-group--fen/recommended-offer-for-frenkel-topping-group-plc-/9141377
• Haydale Graphene Industries plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Intelligent Resource Management Limited (SaveMoneyCutCarbon) (Energy-efficiency & sustainability solutions) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Dec 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Intelligent Resource Management Limited (SaveMoneyCutCarbon) in 2025 for $23.1M (Energy-efficiency & sustainability solutions), United Kingdom. Acquired by Haydale Graphene Industries plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/haydale-graphene-industries--hayd/proposed-fundraise-and-acquisition/9292011
• HCL Corporation Private Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs India Advantage Fund S5 I.

• Hector Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by KKR & Co., KIA EBT II Scheme 1

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1741678454.pdf

  • Acquired HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited in 2025 (Hospitals), India. Oncology hospital chain Backed by KKR & Co. Inc., KIA EBT II Scheme 1. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1741678454.pdf
• Hercules plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Advantage NRG Ltd (Power & energy sector labour/engineering services) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Jun 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Advantage NRG Ltd in 2025 for $13.8M (Power & energy sector labour/engineering services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Hercules plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/hercules-plc--herc/acquisition-of-advantage-nrg-ltd-/8950936
• Heritage Holding — Investor
• Heritage Holdings Search Partners — Investor
• Heritage Operating Partners — Search fund, Houston, Texas · Backed by Aspect Investors

  Asset-light tech-enabled fundraising platform serving schools with high re-order rates.

  • Acquired Apex Leadership Co. (K-12 School Fundraising Services & Events). Asset-light tech-enabled fundraising platform serving schools with high re-order rates. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$10M Equity.
• Heronshaw Group — Search fund · Backed by HSBC (debt financing)

  Independent sponsor vehicle. Acquired Scottish Everlastings (Artificial florals and home accessories) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jul 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Scottish Everlastings in 2025 (Artificial florals and home accessories), United Kingdom. Acquired by Heronshaw Group. Backed by HSBC (debt financing). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/heronshaw-group-acquired-scottish-everlastings/
• Hexaware Technologies Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired SMC Squared LLC (Global capability centre services) in India, announced Thu Jul 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

• Hikari Tsushin / MBK Partners / NEC unit — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Leopalace21 Corporation (Apartment leasing and management) in Japan, announced Mon Sep 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Leopalace21 Corporation in 2026 for $1.70B (Apartment leasing and management), Japan. Acquired by Hikari Tsushin / MBK Partners / NEC unit. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/hikari-tsushin-mbk-nec-unit-launch-1.7bn-buyout-for-japan-s-leopalace212
• Hindustan Unilever (seller) — Investor
• Housatonic Partners — Investor, Boston, USA

  Search fund investor (Category C) · Boston, USA · founded 1994 · $1.5B AUM, 100+ search funds backed; Healthcare, Technology, Business Services, mostly US-focused.

• HSBC (debt financing) — Investor
• HSQ Investment Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by Pollen Street Capital

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Kingswood Holdings Limited (Wealth management) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Mar 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Kingswood Holdings Limited in 2025 for $64.8M (Wealth management), United Kingdom. Acquired by HSQ Investment Limited. Backed by Pollen Street Capital. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/kingswood-holdings-limited--kwg/unconditional-cash-offer-by-hsq-investment-limited/8783412
• Hunter Search Capital — Private equity fund

  Described as the first female-founded private equity fund to invest in search funds and other entrepreneurship-through-acquisition vehicles (Lacey Wismer, principal). Website: https://huntersearchcapital.com

• Hunting PLC — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Flexible Engineered Solutions (Group) Holdings Limited (FES) (Fluid transfer engineering for offshore oil & gas and renewables) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Flexible Engineered Solutions (Group) Holdings Limited (FES) in 2025 for $67.5M (Fluid transfer engineering for offshore oil & gas and renewables), United Kingdom. Acquired by Hunting PLC. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/hunting--htg/acquisition-of-fes-capital-allocation-policy-/8943851
• Hyperion — Investor
• Iberia — Investor
• Iberia NCA NF I — Investor
• Iberian Ventures — Search fund · Backed by ITACA Capital Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Luis Reyes; Alejandro Zala; Alvaro Guitard. Acquired Grupo Fire in 2025. Source: https://itaca.capital/companies/

  • Acquired Grupo Fire in 2025 (Fire protection services), Spain. Spanish fire-protection conglomerate (extinguishers, hose equipment, installation and regulatory maintenance), 35+ years Backed by Itaca Capital Partners. Itaca lists 'Consolidating the fire protection industry' Led by Iberian Ventures, linking to fire.es (Grupo Fire). Source: https://itaca.capital/companies/
• Iberica Investment Partners — Investor · Backed by Relay Investments, Thomas Buehler, Gernot Eisinger, Istria Capital, Atiud, Edge Partners, AIJ Global
  • Acquired Carpro Systems in 2020 (Mobility software), Spain. Car-rental / mobility management SaaS (later merged into Emotion Mobility) Backed by Relay Investments, Thomas Buehler, Gernot Eisinger, Istria Capital, Atiud, Edge Partners, AIJ Global. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/new-spanish-exit-emotion-mobility-secures-strategic-growth-investment-from-psg/
  • Acquired Jimpisoft in 2020 (Mobility software), Portugal. Portuguese mobility/rental software (Rentway); merged with Carpro into Emotion Mobility, Lisbon Backed by Relay Investments, Thomas Buehler, Gernot Eisinger, Istria Capital, Atiud, Edge Partners, AIJ Global. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/new-spanish-exit-emotion-mobility-secures-strategic-growth-investment-from-psg/
• ICICI Bank Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs TPG Nicobar SG Pte. Ltd.

• ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs India Advantage Fund S5 I.

• ICQ Opportunities RC Holdco, Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs Big Banyan Holdings Pte. Ltd.

• Ignasi Botet — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Dangalena Capital.

• Ignite Luxembourg Holdings S.a r.l. — Private equity fund · Backed by Rhone Capital L.L.C.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired RHI Magnesita N.V. in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1689243926.pdf

  • Acquired RHI Magnesita N.V. in 2023 (Refractories), Netherlands. Refractories producer with an Indian listed arm Backed by Rhone Capital L.L.C.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1689243926.pdf
• Ikigai Ventures Limited (now Dotlines Global Limited) — Private equity fund

  Holding company. Acquired Dotlines (Guernsey) Ltd and Audra Solutions Ltd (Dotlines Group) (Telecoms, digital infrastructure and fintech) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Apr 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Dotlines (Guernsey) Ltd and Audra Solutions Ltd (Dotlines Group) in 2026 for $75.2M (Telecoms, digital infrastructure and fintech), United Kingdom. Acquired by Ikigai Ventures Limited (now Dotlines Global Limited). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/dotlines-global-limited--dotl/acquisition-aim-admission-document-egm-notice/9527021
• Imagine+ Inversión — Search fund · Backed by SFClub, Ambit Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Nicolás Goñi. Acquired Azeler Automoción in 2024. Source: https://www.ambit.partners/our-companies/azeler

  • Acquired Azeler Automoción in 2024 (Automotive software), Spain. Software/marketplace and ERP for scrapyards and recovered auto-parts distributors Backed by SFClub, Ambit Partners. Source: https://www.ambit.partners/our-companies/azeler
• Imagine+ Inversiones — Search fund · Backed by Ambit Partners, Arada Capital Partners, Promax Capital Investments

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Nicolas Goni. Acquired Azeler in 2024. Source: https://www.ambit.partners/

  • Acquired Azeler in 2024 (Automotive software / marketplace), Spain. Subscription ERP and marketplace for the reused auto-parts industry (280+ authorised dismantlers, 4,000 suppliers) Backed by Ambit Partners, Arada Capital Partners, Promax Capital Investments. Ambit's site data (JS bundle) states 'Nicolas Goni launched his search fund in 2021, Imagine+ ... He acquired Azeler in 2024'. Source: https://www.ambit.partners/
• Inclusion Japan — Investor
• Inderwies Unternehmensnachfolge — Search fund · Backed by Alexander Kirn, Alza Capital Partners, Ambit Partners, Istria Capital, Juergen Rilling, Nico Gormsen, Relay Investments, Simon Webster, Thomas Buehler, William Thorndike

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Apoplex Medical Technologies GmbH (MedTech SaaS) in Germany, announced 2025-05-20.

  • Acquired Apoplex Medical Technologies GmbH in 2025 for $19.1M (MedTech SaaS), Germany. Acquired by Inderwies Unternehmensnachfolge. Backed by Alexander Kirn, Alza Capital Partners, Ambit Partners, Istria Capital, Juergen Rilling, Nico Gormsen, Relay Investments, Simon Webster, Thomas Buehler, William Thorndike. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/third-german-sf-acquisition-in-2025-underscores-continued-focus-on-software/
• India Advantage Fund S5 I — Private equity fund · Backed by ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Limited, HCL Corporation Private Limited, Mirabilis Investment Trust

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Pritam International Private Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1705664518.pdf

• India Business Excellence Fund IV — Private equity fund · Backed by Motilal Oswal Private Equity, Baring Private Equity India AIF

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired VVDN Technologies Private Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1731938731.pdf

• India Resurgence Fund (IndiaRF) - Schemes 1, 2 and 4 — Private equity fund · Backed by Piramal Group, Bain Capital Credit

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Shree Digvijay Cement Company Limited in 2025. Source: https://m.thewire.in/article/ptiprnews/indiarf-acquires-majority-stake-in-shree-digvijay-cement-from-true-north-marking-entry-into-cement-sector

• Indo-Infra Inc. — Private equity fund · Backed by KKR & Co., Alpha Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd., KIA EBT Trust

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Illuminate Asia Holdings III Pte. Ltd. (holding company of Lighthouse Learning Private Limited) in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1763380755.pdf

  • Acquired Illuminate Asia Holdings III Pte. Ltd. (holding company of Lighthouse Learning Private Limited) in 2025 (Education), Singapore. Holding company of the Lighthouse Learning preschool and K-12 group Backed by KKR & Co. Inc., Alpha Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd., KIA EBT Trust. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1763380755.pdf
• IndoEdge India Fund — Investor

  Investor. Backs IndoEdge India Fund - LVF Scheme.

• Infinity Holdings (with Infinity Holdings Sidecar I and Infinity Consumer Holdings) — Private equity fund · Backed by Convergent Finance LLP, Infinity Investment Management

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Limited in 2022. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2023.html

• Infinity Investment Management — Investor

  Investor. Backs Infinity Holdings (with Infinity Holdings Sidecar I and Infinity Consumer Holdings), Zest Holding Investments Limited (with Zest Investments Limited, Samara Capital Partners Fund III Limited, Infinity Holdings and Infinity Holdings Sidecar I).

• Infinity Partners — Investor

  Investor. Backs Kopvoorn B.V.

• Infroneer Holdings — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Swing Corporation (Water and wastewater engineering) in Japan, announced Mon Apr 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Swing Corporation in 2026 for $564.0M (Water and wastewater engineering), Japan. Acquired by Infroneer Holdings. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-infroneer-to-buy-waterworks-operator-swing-for-560m
• Iniginy Capital — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Pontem Capital.

• Innesto Partners — Investor
• Inseta Partners — Investor
• Institut Catala de Finances (ICF) — Investor
• Integral — Investor
• Integral Private Wealth Advisors — Investor
• International Holding Company PJSC — Investor

  Investor. Backs Avenir Investment RSC Ltd.

• Intuitive Machines, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Goonhilly Earth Station Limited (Satellite ground stations / space communications) in United Kingdom, announced Thu May 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Goonhilly Earth Station Limited in 2026 for $50.0M (Satellite ground stations / space communications), United Kingdom. Acquired by Intuitive Machines, Inc.. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1844452/000119312526330778/d323986d8k.htm
• Inversiones Cabiedes — Investor, Spain

  Search fund investor (Category C) · Spain · 55 investments, 10 exits (2 international); ~75% of portfolio in Europe, check size EUR400-500K, FinTech & Consumer focus.

  • Acquired UnDosTres in 2017 (FinTech), Mexico. Cabiedes & Partners, Martin Schrimpff, Soldiers Field Angels and Saba Investments invested $1.4M.
• Inversiones Cabiedes (Jose and Luis Martin Gutierrez de Cabiedes) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Pontem Capital.

• InvestAcc Group Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired AJ Bell Platinum (SIPP and SSAS business) (Pension administration) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Mar 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired AJ Bell Platinum (SIPP and SSAS business) in 2025 for $33.8M (Pension administration), United Kingdom. Acquired by InvestAcc Group Limited. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/aj-bell--ajb/sale-of-platinum-sipp-and-ssas-business/8799434
• Inwido AB — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Victorian House Window Group Limited (Victorian Sliders) (Window manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Victorian House Window Group Limited (Victorian Sliders) in 2025 for $81.0M (Window manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Inwido AB. Source: https://www.business-sale.com/news/business-sale/33mturnover-window-manufacturer-acquired-in-60m-deal-228539
• Istria Capital — Investor, Madrid, Spain

  Search fund investor (Category B) · Madrid, Spain · 43 total acquisitions (6 international); shifted focus from LATAM to Europe in 2023, Software/Services.

• ITACA Capital Partners — Investor
• ITC Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Sresta Natural Bioproducts Private Limited (24 Mantra Organic) (Organic packaged foods) in India, announced Mon Jun 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Century Pulp and Paper (business of Aditya Birla Real Estate) in 2025 for $395.3M (Pulp and paper), India. Acquired by ITC. Source: https://papermart.in/itc-announces-acquisition/
• Itochu Corporation (FMDI) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Itochu-Shokuhin Co., Ltd. (Food wholesale and distribution) in Japan, announced Thu Feb 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Itochu-Shokuhin Co., Ltd. in 2026 for $415.4M (Food wholesale and distribution), Japan. Acquired by Itochu Corporation (FMDI). Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2026_026b
• J Capital Partners — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Rafe Demoliciones in 2023. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Rafe Demoliciones in 2023 (Construction), Spain. Demolition / construction services Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• James Turner — Investor
• Jan Nikolaisen (NCA entrepreneur) — Search fund · Backed by Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA)

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Jan Nikolaisen. Acquired Farmacia de Dalt in 2021. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Farmacia de Dalt in 2021 (Healthcare), Spain. Pharmacy / healthcare Backed by Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Jan Woitschaetzke — Investor
• Jan Woitschatzke — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Acacia Capital.

• Japan Bullseye Capital — Search fund · Backed by AIJ Holdings, Capital Tree, Japan Private Equity Co., M2O Search, SCIPIO Holding Group, Inclusion Japan

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Gateway Arch Co., Ltd. (Jigsaw puzzles, trading cards and art-related products manufacturing) in Japan, announced Fri Apr 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Gateway Arch Co., Ltd. in 2025 (Jigsaw puzzles, trading cards and art-related products manufacturing), Japan. Acquired by Japan Bullseye Capital. Backed by AIJ Holdings, Capital Tree, Japan Private Equity Co., M2O Search, Scipio Holding, Inclusion Japan. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/first-duo-sf-japan-bullseye-capital-acquires-gateway-arch/
• Japan Industrial Partners — Investor
• Japan Investment Corporation — Investor
• Japan Private Equity Co. — Investor
• Jasfa (Japan Search Fund Accelerator) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Okintek Capital.

• Javier Martín Chocarro — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Pontem Capital.

• JB46 — Investor, Spain

  Category A search fund investor · Spain · 100 backed search funds, 32 portfolio companies (5 international); active in Brazil and Mexico, Business Services/Healthcare/Distribution.

  • Acquired APS in 2021 (Business Services), Brazil. PE-backed deal.
• Jesús Alonso — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Syna Capital.

• JICC-04 — Private equity fund · Backed by Japan Investment Corporation

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd. (Semiconductor packaging substrates) in Japan, announced Tue Feb 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd. in 2025 for $2.35B (Semiconductor packaging substrates), Japan. Acquired by Japan Investment Corporation (JICC-04). Backed by Japan Investment Corporation. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_025b
• Joachim de Belgique — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Cneo Partners.

• Joern Schmidt-Staade — Investor
• Jongsong Investments Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Romsons Group Private Limited in 2026. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1777961415.pdf

  • Acquired Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited in 2025 (Packaged foods), India. Packaged snacks and sweets maker Backed by Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1742530847.pdf
• Jose Antonio Larraz — Investor
• José Cabiedes — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Eon Partners.

• José I. Bescós — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Maruna Capital.

• José Luis de Mora — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Dangalena Capital.

• José María Clotet — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Namencis Capital.

• Jose Pablo Fernandez — Investor
• Journeo plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Crime and Fire Defence Systems Limited (Infrastructure protection / physical security systems integration) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Sep 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Crime and Fire Defence Systems Limited in 2025 for $18.5M (Infrastructure protection / physical security systems integration), United Kingdom. Acquired by Journeo plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/journeo--jneo/acquisition-of-crime-and-fire-defence-systems/9083660
• JSW Energy Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired KSK Mahanadi Power Company Limited (Thermal power generation) in India, announced Thu Mar 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

• JSW Energy Ltd (JSW Neo Energy) — Strategic acquirer · Backed by EQT (seller), Temasek (seller)

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired O2 Power - 4.7 GW renewable platform (Renewable energy platform) in India, announced Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

• JSW Group — Investor

  Investor. Backs JSW Ventures Singapore Pte. Limited.

• JSW Ventures Singapore Pte. Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by JSW Group

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired MG Motor India Private Limited in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1702285677.pdf

• Juan Cuesta — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Vigía Capital.

• Juan Luis Manaute — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Albion Capital.

• Juergen Rilling — Investor
• Jupiter Fund Management plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired CCLA Investment Management Limited (Asset management for charities & faith investors) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jul 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired CCLA Investment Management Limited in 2025 for $135.0M (Asset management for charities & faith investors), United Kingdom. Acquired by Jupiter Fund Management plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/jupiter-fund-management--jup/acquisition-of-ccla-investment-management-limited/8972180
• Jurgen Rilling — Investor
• JWT — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Tonami Holdings Co., Ltd. (Freight transport and logistics) in Japan, announced Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Tonami Holdings Co., Ltd. in 2025 for $541.0M (Freight transport and logistics), Japan. Acquired by Japan Post Co., Ltd. (JWT). Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_027b
• Kabru Investments Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs Kangto Investments Pte. Ltd.

• Kamylon — Investor
  • Acquired Label World in 2006 (Digital/Flexographic Label Printing & Packaging), United States. Direct acquisition via Kamylon Capital
• Kanematsu Corporation — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired IDAJ Co., Ltd. (Engineering simulation software distribution) in Japan, announced Fri Sep 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired IDAJ Co., Ltd. in 2026 for $337.7M (Engineering simulation software distribution), Japan. Acquired by Kanematsu Corporation. Source: https://maonline.jp/news/20260918f
• Kangto Investments Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, Kabru Investments Pte. Ltd.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Manipal Health Enterprises Private Limited in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1681194851.pdf

• Karim Zahran — Investor
• Karman Holdings Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Walker Precision Engineering (Precision engineering for defense and space) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Aug 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Walker Precision Engineering in 2026 for $95.0M (Precision engineering for defense and space), United Kingdom. Acquired by Karman Holdings Inc.. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2040127/000119312526374378/d10296d8k.htm
• Katsura Investments — Private equity fund · Backed by The Carlyle Group, Carlyle Asia Partners Growth II

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Varmora Granito Private Limited in 2022. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1659008469.pdf

• Kavnish Capital Partners — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Syna Capital.

• Kedaara Capital — Investor

  Investor. Backs Rishanth Wholesale Trading Private Limited, Trishikhar Ventures LLP.

• Kedaara Capital (Kedaara Group) — Investor

  Investor. Backs Kedaara II Continuation Fund, Kedaara Pearl Holding, Kedaara Sapphire Holding.

• Kedaara Capital Advisors — Investor

  Investor. Backs Kedaara Capital Fund III LLP.

• Kedaara Capital Fund II LLP — Investor · Backed by Kedaara Capital

  Investor. Backs Rishanth Wholesale Trading Private Limited.

  • Acquired Ajax Engineering Private Limited in 2019 (Construction equipment), India. Concrete equipment manufacturer Backed by Kedaara Capital. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652267255.pdf
• Kedaara Capital Fund IV AIF — Investor

  Investor. Backs Kedaara Pearl Holding, Kedaara Sapphire Holding.

• Kedaara Pearl Holding — Private equity fund · Backed by Kedaara Capital Fund IV AIF, Kedaara Capital (Kedaara Group)

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Axis Finance Limited in 2026. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1777899112.pdf

  • Acquired Axis Finance Limited in 2026 (Non-bank financial services), India. NBFC lending arm of Axis Bank Backed by Kedaara Capital Fund IV AIF, Kedaara Capital (Kedaara Group). Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1777899112.pdf
• Kedaara Sapphire Holding — Private equity fund · Backed by Kedaara Capital Fund IV AIF, Kedaara Capital (Kedaara Group)

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired SmartShift Logistics Solutions Private Limited (Porter) in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1746791577.pdf

• Kennedy Lewis Capital Partners Master Fund II LP — Private equity fund · Backed by Kennedy Lewis Capital Partners Master Fund II LP, Sweat Equities SPV LLC

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Fresh produce business of Village Farms International, Inc. (Fresh produce (greenhouse-grown vegetables)) in United States, announced 2025-05-22.

  • Acquired Fresh produce business of Village Farms International, Inc. in 2025 for $40.0M (Fresh produce (greenhouse-grown vegetables)), United States. Acquired by Vanguard Food LP. Backed by Kennedy Lewis Capital Partners Master Fund II LP, Sweat Equities SPV LLC. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1584549/000095017025076446/vff-ex2_1.htm
• KG Capital — Search fund · Backed by Beka Finance, Whitehole, ITACA Capital Partners, Beka Alpha Search Funds, Moonbase Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Vagn Knudsen Salazar. Acquired Plásticos Hernanz in 2025. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/kg-capital-acquires-spanish-sme-plasticos-hernanz/

  • Acquired Plásticos Hernanz in 2025 for <EUR10M (Plastics manufacturing), Spain. Plastic injection moulding (reusable HoReCa cups); EUR8.3M revenue, EUR3.6M EBITDA (2023) Backed by Beka Finance, Whitehole. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/kg-capital-acquires-spanish-sme-plasticos-hernanz/
• KIA EBT II Scheme 1 — Investor

  Investor. Backs Hector Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd.

• KIA EBT Trust — Investor

  Investor. Backs Indo-Infra Inc.

• Kinase Capital — Search fund · Backed by AIJ Global
  • Acquired Stoque in 2018 (IT SaaS), Brazil. First international investment by AIJ Global, via Kinase Capital (supported by investors in South Africa, Brazil, Spain, USA).
• Kinden Corporation — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Kodensha Co., Ltd. (Electrical installation and engineering) in Japan, announced Tue May 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Kodensha Co., Ltd. in 2026 for $286.2M (Electrical installation and engineering), Japan. Acquired by Kinden Corporation. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2026_050b
• Kinderhook Partners — Investor
• Kirk Riedinger — Investor
• KKR (seller) — Investor
• KKR & Co. — Private equity fund, New York, NY · Backed by KKR & Co.
  • Acquired Taiyo Holdings Co. in 2026 for $3.20B (Specialty chemicals (solder resist)), Japan. Acquired by KKR. Backed by KKR. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/kkr-to-take-japan-chemical-maker-taiyo-private-with-3bn-offer
  • Acquired Forum Engineering Inc. in 2025 for $584.0M (Engineering staffing), Japan. Acquired by KKR. Backed by KKR. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/kkr-to-launch-584m-bid-for-japan-staffing-company-forum-engineering
• Knights Group Holdings plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired IBB Law LLP (Legal services) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Mar 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Moore Barlow LLP in 2026 for $36.5M (Legal services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Knights Group Holdings plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/knights-group-holdings--kgh/acquisition-of-moore-barlow-llp/9733047
  • Acquired Birkett Long LLP (and Birkett Long IFA LLP) in 2025 for $22.4M (Legal services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Knights Group Holdings plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/knights-group-holdings--kgh/acquisition-of-birkett-long/8860831
  • Acquired IBB Law LLP in 2025 for $40.5M (Legal services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Knights Group Holdings plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/knights-group-holdings--kgh/acquisition-of-ibb-law-llp/8758873
• Knudsen family — Investor
• Konkordia Unternehmensnachfolge — Search fund · Backed by Istria Capital, Alza Capital Partners, Lineage, Forti Search Fund Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired KKD GmbH (Fleet management and vehicle services) in Germany, announced Wed Aug 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired KKD GmbH in 2025 for Target revenue exceeds €20M; deal price not disclosed (Fleet management and vehicle services), Germany. Acquired by Konkordia Unternehmensnachfolge. Backed by Istria Capital, Alza Capital Partners, Lineage, Forti Search Fund Partners. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/konkordia-takes-over-german-kkd-gmbh/
• Kopvoorn B.V. — Private equity fund · Backed by BPEA EQT, EQT, Moss Investments Limited, Infinity Partners, Defati Investments Holding B.V.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1687925036.pdf

  • Acquired HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited in 2023 (Education finance), India. Education loan NBFC Backed by BPEA EQT, EQT, Moss Investments Limited, Infinity Partners, Defati Investments Holding B.V.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1687925036.pdf
• Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs Kotak Performing RE Credit Strategy Fund I, Kotak Strategic Situations India Fund II.

• Kotak Investment Advisors — Investor

  Investor. Backs Kotak Special Situations Fund.

• Kotak Performing RE Credit Strategy Fund I — Private equity fund · Backed by Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited, Bain Capital Credit, APAC Company XXIII Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Embassy Office Parks Management Services Private Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1714727647.pdf

  • Acquired Embassy Office Parks Management Services Private Limited in 2024 (Real estate), India. Manager of Embassy Office Parks REIT Backed by Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited, Bain Capital Credit, APAC Company XXIII Limited. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1714727647.pdf
• Kotak Strategic Situations India Fund II — Private equity fund · Backed by Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited, Matrix Pharma Private Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Ace Designers Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1742910106.pdf

  • Acquired Ace Designers Limited in 2025 (Machine tools), India. CNC machine tool manufacturer Backed by Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1742910106.pdf
• Kramer Inversiones — Search fund · Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, Inversiones Cabiedes, Tres Coronas, Mugello Inversiones, Leon Bartolome

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Ignacio Salido de Miguel. Acquired Ibérica Semiconductores de Potencia (ISP) in 2024. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/kramer-inversiones-acquires-iberica-semiconductores-de-potencia-a-leading-power-electronics-distributor-in-spain/

  • Acquired Ibérica Semiconductores de Potencia (ISP) in 2024 (Electronics distribution), Spain. Power-electronics representative/distributor; EUR13M revenue, 12% EBITDA margin Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, Cabiedes Inversiones, Tres Coronas, Mugello Inversiones, León Bartolomé. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/kramer-inversiones-acquires-iberica-semiconductores-de-potencia-a-leading-power-electronics-distributor-in-spain/
• KVIV Ventures — Investor
• KYR Capital — Investor
• L Catterton — Investor

  Investor. Backs L Catterton India Fund.

• L Catterton India Fund — Private equity fund · Backed by L Catterton, L Catterton India Trust

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1766750494.pdf

  • Acquired Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited in 2025 (Packaged foods), India. Packaged snacks and sweets maker Backed by L Catterton, L Catterton India Trust. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1766750494.pdf
• L Catterton India Trust — Investor

  Investor. Backs L Catterton India Fund.

• Lacus Legacy — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Ambit Partners, The Cromwell Harbor, Evolutiq, Istria Capital, JB46, Lineage, RP Global, Scipio Swanlaab, TTCER Partners, Cromwell Harbor

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Pharmacom Handels GmbH and Binder Pharmaservices GmbH (Pharmaceutical distribution and data services) in Austria, announced 2025-09-02.

  • Acquired Pharmacom Handels GmbH and Binder Pharmaservices GmbH in 2025 (Pharmaceutical distribution and data services), Austria. Acquired by Lacus Legacy. Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Ambit Partners, The Cromwell Harbor, Evolutiq, Istria Capital, JB46, Lineage, RP Global, Scipio Swanlaab, TTCER Partners. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/lacus-legacy-closed-one-of-the-largest-sf-acquisitions-in-europe/
• Lagar Ventures — Investor
• Laird Superfood, Inc. — Private equity fund · Backed by Nexus Capital Management, LP

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Navitas LLC (Navitas Organics) (Food and beverage / functional nutrition brands) in United States, announced 2026-03-12.

  • Acquired Navitas LLC (Navitas Organics) in 2026 for $38.5M (Food and beverage / functional nutrition brands), United States. Acquired by Laird Superfood, Inc.. Backed by Nexus Capital Management, LP. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1650696/000143774926007994/ex_930787.htm
• Larsen & Toubro (seller) — Investor
• Lathe Investment Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs Tangerine Investments Limited.

• Laurel Tree Partners — Search fund, Boston, Massachusetts · Backed by Aspect Investors

  Niche healthcare platforms combining tech-enabled workflow with high-demand behavioral health services.

  • Acquired Abound Health (Behavioral Healthcare & Software Platform). Niche healthcare platforms combining tech-enabled workflow with high-demand behavioral health services. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$10M Equity.
• Lauria Partners — Search fund · Backed by Hyperion

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Gutmar (Aerospace and defence precision engineering) in Spain, announced 2025-04-17.

  • Acquired Gutmar in 2025 (Aerospace and defence precision engineering), Spain. Acquired by Lauria Partners (Miguel Camino and Alvaro Horstmann). Backed by Hyperion. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/lauria-partners-the-aerospace-defense-focused-sf-acquires-gutmar/
• LBG Media plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Uncovered Holdings Limited (Social-first creative agency) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Jun 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Uncovered Holdings Limited in 2026 for $45.6M (Social-first creative agency), United Kingdom. Acquired by LBG Media plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/lbg-media--lbg/acquisition-of-uncovered-holdings-limited/9626430
• Legacy Partners — Investor
• Legal Benchmarking Group — Private equity fund · Backed by Triple Private Equity

  Private equity buyer. Acquired The Lawyer (B2B legal media / information) in United Kingdom, announced 2025-09-01.

  • Acquired The Lawyer in 2025 for $58.0M (B2B legal media / information), United Kingdom. Acquired by Legal Benchmarking Group. Backed by Triple Private Equity. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q4-2025/
• Legatum — Investor
• Legatum Partners (Grupo Astera) — Private equity fund

  Search-fund-backed holding company. Led by Bruno Lequeux; Tomás España. Acquired EBM Mercurio in 2026. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/legatum-partners-launches-grupo-astera-platform-and-completes-first-two-acquisitions/

  • Acquired ITF Grup in 2026 (Refrigeration services), Spain. Tarragona hotel refrigeration installation and maintenance; EUR2.3M sales, EUR0.5M EBITDA (2024) Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/legatum-partners-launches-grupo-astera-platform-and-completes-first-two-acquisitions/
  • Acquired EBM Mercurio in 2026 (HVAC services), Spain. Madrid HVAC installation and maintenance company; EUR4.3M revenue, EUR0.5M EBITDA (2024) Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/legatum-partners-launches-grupo-astera-platform-and-completes-first-two-acquisitions/
• Lemnos Capital — Search fund · Backed by 9T Capital, Atiud, Atiud Capital Center, Beka Alpha Search Funds, Beka Finance (Beka Alpha Search Funds), ITACA Capital Partners, Moonbase Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Jorge Larrea Urquiola; Zorion Ugalde Zarraga. Acquired Cartonajes Limousin in 2024. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/lemnos-capital-acquired-100-of-cartonajes-limousin/

  • Acquired Cartonajes Limousin in 2024 (Packaging), Spain. Tolosa (Gipuzkoa) corrugated-cardboard packaging maker, 100+ years old; EUR11M sales Backed by 9T Capital, Atiud Capital, Atiud Capital Center, Beka Alpha Search Funds, Beka Finance (Beka Alpha Search Funds), Itaca Capital Partners, Moonbase Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/lemnos-capital-acquired-100-of-cartonajes-limousin/
• Lemuy Group — Search fund · Backed by Istria Capital
  • Acquired Demarka S.A. in 2021 (Distribution), Chile. Lemuy Group acquired 80% of Demarka, an industrial labelling and office supplies company.
• LEN Investments — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Sisal Capital.

• Leon Bartolome — Investor
• Libertum Capital — Search fund · 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, Will Thorndike

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Grupo Security (Master Security 3000, Gestion y Control de Lorca, Gestion de Seguridad y Control, Ponce y Moya Servicios) (Security and video surveillance services) in Spain, announced 2026-03-20.

  • Acquired Grupo Security (Master Security 3000, Gestion y Control de Lorca, Gestion de Seguridad y Control, Ponce y Moya Servicios) in 2026 (Security and video surveillance services), Spain. Acquired 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/
  • Acquired Grupo Security in 2026 for Enterprise value estimated at approximately €10M (Security and video surveillance systems), Spain. Acquired 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/
• Liberty Partners Holdings — Private equity fund

  Family office capital provider interested in ETA/search-fund succession deals and roll-up potential. Website: https://libertypartnersholdings.com

• Liberty Search — Search fund, Philadelphia, PA · Backed by Pacific Lake Partners, Search Fund Partners

  Specialized CRO biostatistics and clinical data analysis for pharmaceutical companies.

  • Acquired Wu Consulting Group (Pharma Biostatistical Services). Specialized CRO biostatistics and clinical data analysis for pharmaceutical companies. Search capital raised: $500K Search / ~$9M Equity.
• Lighthaven — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Okintek Capital.

• Lighthouse Funds — Investor

  Investor. Backs Lighthouse India Fund III, Limited.

• Lighthouse India Fund III, Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by Lighthouse Funds, Lighthouse India III Employee Trust

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Bikaji Foods International Limited in 2021. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652179094.pdf

  • Acquired Bikaji Foods International Limited in 2021 (Packaged foods), India. Packaged ethnic snacks manufacturer Backed by Lighthouse Funds, Lighthouse India III Employee Trust. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652179094.pdf
• Lighthouse India III Employee Trust — Investor

  Investor. Backs Lighthouse India Fund III, Limited.

• Lineage — Investor
• Lion Meadow Investment Ltd — Private equity fund · Backed by Warburg Pincus, Bharti Airtel Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Bharti Telemedia Limited in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1698746136.pdf

  • Acquired Bharti Telemedia Limited in 2023 (Media distribution), India. DTH television operator (Airtel Digital TV) Backed by Warburg Pincus LLC, Bharti Airtel Limited. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1698746136.pdf
• Lnkd Capital — Search fund · Backed by Sage Capital Partners, JB46, Hadley Family Office, SCIPIO Holding Group, The Cambria Group, Martell Capital Partners, Associés Magnum Capital Partners, Gore Range Ventures, Black Sheep Operations, Integral

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Alberta Construction Training Institute (ACTI) (Safety and construction training) in Canada, announced Thu Aug 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Alberta Construction Training Institute (ACTI) in 2026 for Not disclosed (Safety and construction training), Canada. Acquired 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/
• Loris Lanzelloti — Investor
• LTP Capital — Search fund · 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 Group, TMB3 Fund, Vonzeo Capital, Forti

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired ABC Empilhadeiras (Forklift and equipment rental) in Brazil, announced 2026-02-10.

  • Acquired ABC Empilhadeiras in 2026 for an EV estimated at US$20-25M (Forklift and equipment rental), Brazil. Acquired 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/
• Luceiro Capital — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Atiud Capital Center, Tres Coronas

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Safetop Innovative Protection in 2023. Source: https://luceirocapital.com/en/noticias/legaldealmaker240323.html

  • Acquired Safetop Innovative Protection in 2023 (Industrial safety), Spain. Industrial fall-protection / PPE manufacturer Backed by ALZA Capital Partners, Atiud Capital Center, Tres Coronas Capital. Source: https://luceirocapital.com/en/noticias/legaldealmaker240323.html
• Luis Camilleri — Investor
• Luka Salamunic — Investor
• Lukas Matzinger — Investor
• Luke Johnson and Ian Livingstone consortium (Bidco 1125 Limited) — Search fund

  Independent sponsor vehicle. Acquired Inspecs Group plc (Eyewear design and manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Inspecs Group plc in 2025 for $115.3M (Eyewear design and manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Luke Johnson and Ian Livingstone consortium (Bidco 1125 Limited). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/inspecs-group--spec/recommended-acquisition-of-inspecs-group-plc/9288139
• Lunate Holding RSC Ltd — Investor

  Investor. Backs Alpha Wave Ventures II LP.

• Lunolux Limited (with Lunolux Midco Limited, AI Global Investments (Cyprus) PCC Limited and AI Pure (Cayman) Limited) — Private equity fund · Backed by Advent International

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Eureka Forbes Limited in 2022. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2023.html

  • Acquired Eureka Forbes Limited in 2022 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 1,057.15 cr for 26% of equity at Rs 210.15 per share (Consumer durables), India. Water-purifier and vacuum-cleaner maker demerged out of Shapoorji Pallonji's Forbes & Company Backed by Advent International. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2023.html
• LVJ Holdings 2 — Private equity fund · Backed by Japan Industrial Partners

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. (Forklifts and material handling equipment) in Japan, announced Wed Jan 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. in 2026 for $186.3M (Forklifts and material handling equipment), Japan. Acquired by Japan Industrial Partners (LVJ Holdings 2). Backed by Japan Industrial Partners. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2026_005b
• Lynx Trail Capital — Search fund · Backed by Amarant Capital Family Office, Claus von Loeper, Constance Gachowski, Edge Partners, Hanan Hallal, Heritage Holding, Joern Schmidt-Staade, Legacy Partners, Marek Dietl, Matthew Liebers, Michal Lapkowski, Heritage Holdings Search Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired ICEA (SEO/SEM digital marketing agency) in Poland, announced 2025-10-09.

  • Acquired ICEA in 2025 (SEO/SEM digital marketing agency), Poland. Acquired by Lynx Trail Capital (Michal Lukasz Kaminski and Constantin Marek). Backed by Amarant Capital Family Office, Claus von Loeper, Constance Gachowski, Edge Partners, Hanan Hallal, Heritage Holding, Joern Schmidt-Staade, Legacy Partners, Marek Dietl, Matthew Liebers, Michal Lapkowski. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/lynx-trail-capital-acquires-100-of-polish-icea/
• M-Cap No.15 — Private equity fund · Backed by Marunouchi Capital

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Nakano Refrigerators Co., Ltd. (Commercial refrigeration equipment) in Japan, announced Tue Jun 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Nakano Refrigerators Co., Ltd. in 2025 for $166.2M (Commercial refrigeration equipment), Japan. Acquired by Marunouchi Capital (M-Cap No.15). Backed by Marunouchi Capital. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_066b
• M2O Inc — Investor
• M2O Search — Investor
• Macfarlane Group PLC — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired The Pitreavie Group Limited (Protective packaging manufacturing & distribution) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jan 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired The Pitreavie Group Limited in 2025 for $24.3M (Protective packaging manufacturing & distribution), United Kingdom. Acquired by Macfarlane Group PLC. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/macfarlane-group--macf/acquisition-of-the-pitreavie-group-limited-/8684133
• Macquarie (seller) — Investor
• MacRitchie Investments Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, EvolutionX Debt Capital Master Fund 1 Pte. Ltd.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Curefit Healthcare Private Limited in 2026. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1768823376.pdf

  • Acquired Curefit Healthcare Private Limited in 2026 (Fitness), India. Fitness and wellness chain (Cult.fit) Backed by Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1768823376.pdf
  • Acquired API Holdings Limited (PharmEasy) in 2023 (E-pharmacy), India. Online pharmacy and healthcare platform Backed by Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, EvolutionX Debt Capital Master Fund 1 Pte. Ltd.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1701691391.pdf
• MagNet Bank (debt, ~50% of enterprise value) — Investor
• Majesty II Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Advent International, Nuvama Private Investment Trust, Ashoka India Equity Investment Trust plc

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired AI Lenarco Midco Ltd. in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1733906432.pdf

  • Acquired AI Lenarco Midco Ltd. in 2024 (Pharma services), Cyprus. Holding company of an Indian pharma/specialty business Backed by PAG, Advent International, Nuvama Private Investment Trust, Ashoka India Equity Investment Trust plc. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1733906432.pdf
• Majority Search Fund, L.P. — Private equity fund

  New York-based search fund (formed 2021) managed via Majority Search Fund GP, LLC and Majority Search, LLC, led by Justin Burris and Timothy Ludwig, per SEC Form D/A filings.

• Mandala Capital Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs Mandala Primrose Co-Investment Limited.

• Mango Crest Investment Ltd — Private equity fund · Backed by Warburg Pincus

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Shriram Housing Finance Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1718252827.pdf

• Manvendra Saxena — Investor
• Maple House Capital — Search fund · Backed by Richard Turner (Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC), Wavebridge Capital (Giorgi Pailodze)

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Millenium Site Services and Millenium Properties (Rail repair and refurbishment services) in United Kingdom, announced 2025-11-13.

  • Acquired Millenium Site Services and Millenium Properties in 2025 for a turnover of GBP15M and a Profit after Tax of GBP2.8M (Rail repair and refurbishment services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Maple House Capital (Innocent Udia). Backed by Richard Turner (Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC), Wavebridge Capital (Giorgi Pailodze). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/maple-house-capital-acquires-millenium-site-services-in-the-uk/
• Marble II Pte. Ltd. (with Marble I Pte. Ltd. and Blackstone Capital Partners (Cayman II) VI L.P.) — Private equity fund · Backed by Blackstone

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Mphasis Limited in 2016. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2017.html

• Marc Bartomeus — Investor
• Marc Bartomeus (Albira Investments) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Sotavento Capital.

• Marek Dietl — Investor
• Marek Jakubów — Investor
• Marion Equity Partners — Investor
• Marion Equity Partners (Mark and Bill Egan) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Sotavento Capital.

• Mark Furness-led Bidco — Search fund

  Independent sponsor vehicle. Acquired essensys plc (Flexible workspace software) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Feb 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired essensys plc in 2026 for $15.3M (Flexible workspace software), United Kingdom. Acquired by Mark Furness-led Bidco. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/essensys--esys/recommended-cash-offer/9443368
• Marketbridge — Private equity fund · Backed by RTC Partners

  Private equity buyer. Acquired April Six (B2B marketing agency) in United Kingdom, announced 2025-01-01.

  • Acquired April Six in 2025 for $23.5M (B2B marketing agency), United Kingdom. Acquired by Marketbridge. Backed by RTC Partners. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q1-2025/
• Martell Capital Partners — Investor
• Martin Frischknecht — Investor
• Marubeni Corporation — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Sumitomo Pharma Asia drug sales business (majority stake) (Pharmaceutical distribution) in Japan, announced Thu Apr 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Sumitomo Pharma Asia drug sales business (majority stake) in 2025 for $301.0M (Pharmaceutical distribution), Japan. Acquired by Marubeni Corporation. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-marubeni-to-buy-sumitomo-pharma-s-asia-business-for-300m
• Maruna Capital — Search fund · Backed by Alejandro Rodríguez Carmona, Inversiones Cabiedes, José I. Bescós, Mugello Inversiones, SFClub, TMB3 Fund

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Javier Marroquín Ruiz-Navarro. Acquired Escuela Europea de Coaching (EEC) in 2026. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/maruna-capital-invests-in-escuela-europea-de-coaching-in-spain/

  • Acquired Escuela Europea de Coaching (EEC) in 2026 for ~EUR6M (Training / coaching), Spain. International 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/
• Marunouchi Capital — Investor
• Matrix Pharma Private Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs Kotak Strategic Situations India Fund II.

• Matthew Liebers — Investor
• Matthew Zucker — Investor

  Co-founder of ETA Equity (Dallas); has personally invested in over 90 search funds across healthcare, technology, HR services, manufacturing and distribution. Website: https://etaequity.com/

• Mayrit Capital Partners — Investor
• Mazal — Investor
• MBK Partners — Investor
• Mech.i.Tronic S.p.A. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Mpac Lambert Limited (Automation equipment) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jun 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Mpac Lambert Limited in 2026 for $27.0M (Automation equipment), United Kingdom. Acquired by Mech.i.Tronic S.p.A.. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/mpac-group--mpac/trading-update-and-sale-of-lambert-for-up-to-20m/9605517
• Medipal Holdings Corporation — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired PALTAC Corporation (Wholesale distribution of cosmetics and household goods) in Japan, announced Tue May 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired PALTAC Corporation in 2026 for $1.09B (Wholesale distribution of cosmetics and household goods), Japan. Acquired by Medipal Holdings Corporation. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2026_036b
• MEMG Family Office LLP — Investor

  Investor. Backs 360 ONE Private Equity Fund.

• Mentmore Capital Partners — Search fund · Backed by Triplepoint

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Rowleys of Northwich (Commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Rowleys of Northwich in 2025 for £5-10M annual turnover disclosed; deal price not stated (Commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management), United Kingdom. Acquired by Mentmore Capital Partners. Backed by Triplepoint. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/mentmore-capital-partners-acquires-rowleys-of-northwich/
• MER Search Capital — Investor
• Michal Lapkowski — Investor
• Midwest ETA — Search fund, Minneapolis, MN · Backed by WSC & Company, Search Fund Partners

  Tech-enabled workers' compensation premium audit and pay-as-you-go billing platform.

  • Acquired Reliable Premium Management (Pay-As-You-Go Insurance). Tech-enabled workers' compensation premium audit and pay-as-you-go billing platform. Search capital raised: $450K Search / ~$7M Equity.
• MIH Investments One B.V. — Private equity fund · Backed by Prosus N.V.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited (Rapido) in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1763026980.pdf

• Milk Street Ventures — Investor
• Millet Transmission — Search fund · Backed by 9T Capital, Cabiedes Capital, EPA Investissement, Innesto Partners, JB46, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Pierre-Arthur Chatard, Ruiz family, The Cromwell Harbor, the Ruiz family

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Renocare (Roofing and energy renovation services) in France, announced 2026-07-28.

  • Acquired Renocare in 2026 for $11.6M (Roofing and energy renovation services), France. Acquired 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/
• Minerva Capital — Search fund · Backed by Spectra Investments, KYR Capital, TMB3 Fund, Solum Capital, Cabiedes Capital, Cromwell Harbor

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired TSE Engenharia e Automação (Industrial automation and engineering services) in Brazil, announced Fri Jun 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired TSE Engenharia e Automação in 2026 for Not disclosed (Industrial automation and engineering services), Brazil. Acquired 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/
• Mirabilis Investment Trust — Investor

  Investor. Backs India Advantage Fund S5 I.

• Miramar Equity Partners — Investor
• Miramar Search Partners — Investor, Dallas, Texas, USA

  Category A search fund investor · Dallas, TX · founded 2018 · 86 companies backed, 70%+ in Technology & Healthcare; will plug equity gaps up to $25M+.

• Mobeus — Private equity fund · Backed by Mobeus

  Private equity buyer. Acquired G=mc2 (Marketing / communications agency) in United Kingdom, announced 2026-01-01.

  • Acquired G=mc2 in 2026 for $21.3M (Marketing / communications agency), United Kingdom. Acquired by Mobeus. Backed by Mobeus. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q1-2026/
• Modella Capital — Private equity fund

  Private equity buyer. Acquired WHSmith UK High Street business (Retail) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Mar 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired WHSmith UK High Street business in 2025 for $102.6M (Retail), United Kingdom. Acquired by Modella Capital. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/wh-smith--smwh/sale-of-uk-high-street-business/8801804
• Moonbase Capital — Investor, Spain

  Search fund investor (Category B) · Spain · founded 2020 · EUR24M fund, EUR15M raised for international expansion; Manufacturing, Web Services, Medical Services.

  • Acquired ASP Group in 2023 (Manufacturing), France. B2B services to industrial CNC tool makers.
• Moss Investments Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs Kopvoorn B.V.

• Motilal Oswal Private Equity — Investor

  Investor. Backs India Business Excellence Fund IV.

• MP-2605 — Private equity fund · Backed by MBK Partners

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Solasto Corporation (Medical clerical outsourcing and nursing care) in Japan, announced Wed Mar 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Solasto Corporation in 2026 for $362.7M (Medical clerical outsourcing and nursing care), Japan. Acquired by MBK Partners (MP-2605). Backed by MBK Partners. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2026_030b
• Mphasis Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Theory and Practice Business Intelligence Inc (TAP) (Decision intelligence / AI analytics) in India, announced Thu Apr 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

• Mubadala Investment Company PJSC — Investor

  Investor. Backs Opal Bidco Pte. Ltd.

• Mugello Inversiones — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Kramer Inversiones.

• Multiples Alternate Asset Management — Investor

  Investor. Backs Multiples Plenty Private Equity GIFT Fund, Multiples Private Equity Fund III, Multiples Private Equity Fund IV.

• Multiples Alternate Asset Management Private Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs Multiples Private Equity Fund III.

• Multiples Private Equity Fund III — Private equity fund · Backed by Multiples Alternate Asset Management Private Limited, Multiples Private Equity Fund IV, Multiples Private Equity GIFT Fund IV, Multiples Alternate Asset Management, CPP Investment Board Private Holdings (4) Inc., Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired APAC Financial Services Private Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1711626130.pdf

  • Acquired APAC Financial Services Private Limited in 2024 (Non-bank financial services), India. MSME-focused NBFC Backed by Multiples Alternate Asset Management Private Limited, Multiples Private Equity Fund IV, Multiples Private Equity GIFT Fund IV. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1711626130.pdf
  • Acquired Acko Technology & Services Private Limited in 2023 (Insurtech), India. Digital general insurance group Backed by Multiples Alternate Asset Management, CPP Investment Board Private Holdings (4) Inc., Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1681722751.pdf
• Multiples Private Equity Fund IV — Private equity fund · Backed by Multiples Alternate Asset Management, Multiples Private Equity GIFT Fund IV, Samvibhag Securities Private Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired V.I.P. Industries Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1753437882.pdf

• Multiples Private Equity GIFT Fund IV — Investor

  Investor. Backs Multiples Private Equity Fund III, Multiples Private Equity Fund IV.

• N Capital — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Nuño Arroyo. Acquired Cermer in 2016. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/cermer-which-was-the-third-company-acquired-by-a-sf-in-spain-now-has-a-new-owner/

  • Acquired Cermer in 2016 (Ceramic packaging), Spain. World-leading manufacturer of ceramic food packaging (yogurt, desserts, ready meals); EUR9M revenue, EUR2M EBITDA at acquisition Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/cermer-which-was-the-third-company-acquired-by-a-sf-in-spain-now-has-a-new-owner/
• N1 Capital — Investor
• Namencis Capital — Search fund · Backed by Cerralvo Capital, Enrique Locutura, José María Clotet

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Santiago Navarro-Rubio. Acquired ENEB (Namencis Education) in 2020. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/namencis-education-marks-the-7th-spanish-exit-of-2025/

  • Acquired ENEB (Namencis Education) in 2020 (Online education), Spain. Online business-school group (ENEB, ISEB, ESIE, IEAD); EUR4.5M revenue, EUR1.3M EBITDA in 2020 Backed by Cerralvo Capital, Enrique Locutura, José María Clotet. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/namencis-education-marks-the-7th-spanish-exit-of-2025/
• Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Practice Plus Group Hospitals Limited (Hospitals) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Oct 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Practice Plus Group Hospitals Limited in 2025 for $254.9M (Hospitals), United Kingdom. Acquired by Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd. Source: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachHis/abdbf0cd-3ba7-41d1-a75b-e3f9feb96ba3.pdf
• Naspers Ventures B.V. — Private equity fund · Backed by Prosus N.V.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired API Holdings Limited (PharmEasy) in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1700738130.pdf

  • Acquired API Holdings Limited (PharmEasy) in 2023 (E-pharmacy), India. Online pharmacy and healthcare platform Backed by Prosus N.V.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1700738130.pdf
  • Acquired API Holdings Private Limited (PharmEasy) in 2021 (E-pharmacy), India. Online pharmacy and healthcare platform Backed by Prosus N.V.. Earlier 2021 filing Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652243806.pdf
• National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (seller) — Investor
• National Investment and Infrastructure Fund II — Investor

  Investor. Backs TPG Nicobar SG Pte. Ltd.

• Navega Capital — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Fernando Fidalgo. Acquired Kapalua Trading in 2021. Source: https://www.elespanol.com/invertia/mis-finanzas/fondos-de-inversion/20240521/alaluz-capital-mueve-fondo-search-funds-captar-millones-euros-comprar-pymes/856664791_0.html

  • Acquired Kapalua Trading in 2021 (Consumer products), Spain. Consumer products company Source: https://www.elespanol.com/invertia/mis-finanzas/fondos-de-inversion/20240521/alaluz-capital-mueve-fondo-search-funds-captar-millones-euros-comprar-pymes/856664791_0.html
• Nazara Technologies Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Curve Digital (Curve Games) (Video games publishing) in United Kingdom, announced Thu May 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Curve Digital (Curve Games) in 2025 for $28.9M (Video games publishing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Nazara Technologies Limited. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q2-2025/
• NCA SF067 — Search fund · Backed by Novastone Capital Advisors

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Horizon Underground (Underground utility construction) in United States, announced 2026-02-03.

  • Acquired Horizon Underground in 2026 (Underground utility construction), United States. Acquired 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/
• Nebula Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs Galaxy Investments II Pte. Limited.

• Netcall plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Jadu (Local government web / CMS software) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Dec 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Jadu in 2025 for $25.9M (Local government web / CMS software), United Kingdom. Acquired by Netcall plc. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-it-services-sector-q4-2025/
• NewQuest Asia Fund IV (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by TPG NewQuest, TPG Inc.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Shadowfax Technologies Private Limited in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1703842346.pdf

• Next Coast Ventures — Investor
  • Acquired Enboarder in 2022 (People Activation Platform), Australia
• Nexus Capital Management, LP — Investor
• Nexus Ventures VII Holdings, LLC — Investor

  Investor. Backs BCP Asia II Topco V Pte. Ltd.

• Nico Gormsen — Investor
• Nihit Agarwal — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Okintek Capital.

• Nippon Growth Investment (Nihon Kigyo Seicho Toshi) — Investor
• Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK) — Investor
• Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Toyo Denso Co., Ltd. (Automotive switches and HMI components) in Japan, announced Mon Apr 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Toyo Denso Co., Ltd. in 2026 for $338.7M (Automotive switches and HMI components), Japan. Acquired by Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.. Source: https://maonline.jp/news/20260420h
• Nippon Steel Corporation — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd. (Specialty steel manufacturing) in Japan, announced Mon Feb 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Kurosaki Harima Corporation in 2026 for $420.2M (Refractory products), Japan. Acquired by Nippon Steel Corporation. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2026_009b
  • Acquired Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd. in 2025 for $393.4M (Specialty steel manufacturing), Japan. Acquired by Nippon Steel Corporation. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_007b
• Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired NTT Data Group (minority buy-in to 100%) (IT services) in Japan, announced Thu May 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired NTT Data Group (minority buy-in to 100%) in 2025 for $16.40B (IT services), Japan. Acquired by Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT). Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/ntt-to-make-ntt-data-wholly-owned-with-tender-offer-of-16bn
• Nitro Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired National Highways Infra Trust in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1765973271.pdf

• Nobis Capital — Search fund · Backed by Moonbase Capital, Istria Capital, Relay Investments, JB46, Promax Capital Investments

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Arturo Álvarez-Marcello Casado; Ignacio Ortiz Figueroa. Acquired Leaseir Medical Light in 2023. Source: https://moonbasecapital.com/from-search-to-acquisition-how-nobis-capital-secured-leaseir-and-began-a-new-chapter/

  • Acquired Leaseir Medical Light in 2023 (Medical devices), Spain. Gijón designer/manufacturer of laser hair-removal medical devices Backed by Moonbase Capital, Istria Capital, Relay Investments. Source: https://moonbasecapital.com/from-search-to-acquisition-how-nobis-capital-secured-leaseir-and-began-a-new-chapter/
  • Acquired Leaseir in 2023 (Medical devices), Spain. Gijon-based designer and manufacturer of high-power diode laser hair-removal devices for aesthetic and medical use; sold to Mesia 523 Asset Management SL in Dec 2025 per registry (empresia.es/empresa/leaseir-technologies/) Backed by Moonbase Capital, JB46, Relay Investments, Istria Capital, Promax Capital Investments. Source: https://moonbasecapital.com/from-search-to-acquisition-how-nobis-capital-secured-leaseir-and-began-a-new-chapter/
• Nojima Corporation — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Hitachi consumer appliance unit (Home appliances) in Japan, announced Mon Apr 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Hitachi consumer appliance unit in 2026 for $630.0M (Home appliances), Japan. Acquired by Nojima Corporation. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-retailer-nojima-to-buy-hitachi-appliance-unit-for-over-630m
• North Atlantic Smaller Companies Investment Trust — Investor
• Northspring Partners — Investor
  • Acquired Big Box Storage Inc. in 2023 (Portable Storage Services), United States. Direct acquisition by Northspring Partners
• Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Advent BioServices Ltd. (Cell therapy contract manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Apr 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Advent BioServices Ltd. in 2026 for $1.9M (Cell therapy contract manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc.. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1072379/000110465926040260/tm2611284d1_8k.htm
• NOTE AB — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Kasdon Group (Electronics contract manufacturing (defence)) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Oct 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Kasdon Group in 2025 for $46.0M (Electronics contract manufacturing (defence)), United Kingdom. Acquired by NOTE AB. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/midlands/swedish-electronics-group-gains-access-to-defence-market-with-uk-acquisition
• Novadvice — Investor
• Novadvice (NovEtA) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Albion Capital.

• Novastone — Investor
• Novastone Capital Advisors — Investor, Switzerland

  Category A search fund investor · Switzerland · 19 companies across 10 countries; 94% of backed searchers successfully transitioned, Healthcare/Light Manufacturing/Logistics focus.

  • Acquired Formeds in 2022 (Healthcare Manufacturing), Poland. Dietary supplements manufacturer.
• Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Jan Nikolaisen (NCA entrepreneur).

• Novastone Operator-Led Buyout Program — Search fund · Backed by Novastone

  Independent sponsor vehicle. Acquired Alumistar (Aluminum alloy casting manufacturing) in United States, announced Fri Aug 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Alumistar in 2026 for $12.0M (Aluminum alloy casting manufacturing), United States. Acquired by Bill Balliette (Novastone Operator-Led Buyout Program). Backed by Novastone. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nca-entrepreneur-bill-balliette-acquires-california-based-manufacturer-alumistar/
• Novastone Partners US — Investor
• Noveta (Novadvice) — Investor
• Novidam — Investor
• NPK International Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Grassform Plant Hire (Temporary access matting / plant hire) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Nov 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Grassform Plant Hire in 2025 for $47.5M (Temporary access matting / plant hire), United Kingdom. Acquired by NPK International Inc.. Source: https://www.business-sale.com/news/business-sale/essex-plant-hire-firm-acquired-by-international-group-at-58x-ebitda-228483
• NRG Fleet Services Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Specialist Fleet Services Limited (Vehicle fleet management) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jun 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Specialist Fleet Services Limited in 2026 for $115.6M (Vehicle fleet management), United Kingdom. Acquired by NRG Fleet Services Limited. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/paragon-banking-group--pag/sale-of-vehicle-and-fleet-subsidiary-/9629300
• NSSK-J1 — Private equity fund · Backed by Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK)

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Wizas Co., Ltd. (Cram schools and education services) in Japan, announced Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Wizas Co., Ltd. in 2025 for $182.2M (Cram schools and education services), Japan. Acquired by Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK-J1). Backed by Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK). Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_063b
• NTT Docomo, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired SBI Sumishin Net Bank, Ltd. (Internet banking) in Japan, announced Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired SBI Sumishin Net Bank, Ltd. in 2025 for $1.22B (Internet banking), Japan. Acquired by NTT Docomo, Inc.. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_060b
• Nutria Capital — Search fund

  Self-funded searcher vehicle. Led by Sergio García; Javier Romero-Requejo. Acquired Hincado Directo in 2025. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nutria-capital-acquires-spanish-hincado-directo/

  • Acquired Hincado Directo in 2025 (Renewable-energy construction), Spain. Badajoz pile-driving contractor for photovoltaic plants; EUR1.5M revenue, EUR0.9M EBITDA (2024) Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nutria-capital-acquires-spanish-hincado-directo/
• Nuvama Private Investment Trust — Investor

  Investor. Backs Majesty II Pte. Ltd.

• NVM Private Equity — Investor
• NVM Private Equity; eComplete — Private equity fund · Backed by NVM Private Equity, eComplete

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Noted Aromas (Direct-to-consumer fragrance brand) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Noted Aromas in 2025 for $41.9M (Direct-to-consumer fragrance brand), United Kingdom. Acquired by NVM Private Equity; eComplete. Backed by NVM Private Equity, eComplete. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-east/nvm-and-ecomplete-complete-31m-mbo-at-durham-fragrance-firm
• Nzyme — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Almond Capital.

• Nzyme (Kibo Ventures) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Almond Capital.

• Okintek Capital — Search fund · Backed by Ambit Partners, Lighthaven, Searchlight ETA (Chaitanya Rathi), Inseta Partners, SFClub, Mazal, The Cromwell Harbor, Spectra Investments, Jasfa (Japan Search Fund Accelerator), Manvendra Saxena, Sumit Garg, Ruiz family, Zubin Bharti Mittal, Akshat Chaudhary, Nihit Agarwal, Adit Ravi

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Rehan Netarwala. Acquired Clinevo Technologies in 2026. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/okintek-capital-invests-in-clinevo-technologies-in-india/

  • Acquired Clinevo Technologies in 2026 (Life-sciences software / pharmacovigilance), India. Technology 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/
• OMERS Administration Corporation — Investor

  Investor. Backs OMERS Infrastructure Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd.

• OMERS Infrastructure Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by OMERS Administration Corporation, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, 2726247 Ontario Inc.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Azure Power Global Limited in 2021. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652181016.pdf

  • Acquired Interise Trust (formerly IndInfravit Trust) in 2024 (Road infrastructure), India. Road infrastructure investment trust Backed by OMERS Administration Corporation, 2726247 Ontario Inc.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1731413422.pdf
  • Acquired Azure Power Global Limited in 2021 (Renewable energy), India. Solar independent power producer Backed by OMERS Administration Corporation, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652181016.pdf
• ONEtoONE Asset Management — Investor
• ONEtoONE Asset Management (ONEtoONE Great Searchers) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Anval Capital.

• Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System — Investor

  Investor. Backs OMERS Infrastructure Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd.

• Opal Bidco Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by KKR & Co., Ruby Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd., Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, Singtel Interactive Pte. Ltd.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired STT GDC Pte. Ltd. / Singtel data centre assets in 2026. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1773144670.pdf

  • Acquired STT GDC Pte. Ltd. / Singtel data centre assets in 2026 (Data centres), Singapore. Data centre platform Backed by KKR & Co. Inc., Ruby Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd., Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, Singtel Interactive Pte. Ltd.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1773144670.pdf
• Operand Group — Private equity fund

  Search fund investment vehicle run by Carlos Saez, member of the Search Fund Alliance. Website: https://theoperandgroup.com

• Oportuna Capital — Search fund · Backed by SFClub

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Albert Palomar. Acquired Prestige Software in 2024. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Prestige Software in 2024 (Hospitality software), Spain. Barcelona hotel-management / PMS software provider (founded 1997) Backed by SFClub. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Optima Health plc — Strategic acquirer · Backed by Deacon Street Partners (bridge)

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired PAM Healthcare Limited (Occupational health services) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Feb 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired PAM Healthcare Limited in 2026 for $135.0M (Occupational health services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Optima Health plc. Backed by Deacon Street Partners (bridge). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/optima-health--opt/acquisition-of-pam-healthcare-limited/9431337
• Pacific Crest ETA — Search fund, San Francisco, CA · Backed by Search Fund Partners, Miramar Equity Partners

  Essential maritime provisioning and port logistics for commercial shipping vessels.

  • Acquired Honolulu Ship Supply (Maritime Logistics). Essential maritime provisioning and port logistics for commercial shipping vessels. Search capital raised: $500K Search / ~$12M Equity.
• Pacific Lake Partners — Investor
• Pai Family Group — Investor

  Investor. Backs 360 ONE Private Equity Fund.

• PAI Partners (seller) — Investor
• Palmetto Capital — Search fund, Charleston, SC · Backed by Aspect Investors, Search Fund Partners

  Educational staffing and afterschool enrichment programs serving school districts.

  • Acquired Strategic Kids (K-12 School Staffing). Educational staffing and afterschool enrichment programs serving school districts. Search capital raised: $400K Search / ~$5M Equity.
• Paloma Rheem Holdings — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Fujitsu General Limited (Air conditioning equipment) in Japan, announced Mon Apr 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Fujitsu General Limited in 2025 for $917.8M (Air conditioning equipment), Japan. Acquired by Paloma Rheem Holdings. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_044b
• Paltus Capital — Investor
• Paolo Guida — Investor
• Parkland Group — Investor
• Partners Group — Investor

  Investor. Backs PG ArtemisB Pte. Ltd.

• Pathfinder Growth Partners — Search fund, Madison, WI · Backed by Aspect Investors, Peterson Partners, Pacific Lake Partners

  Essential temperature-controlled warehousing with high switching costs and long-term client contracts.

  • Acquired Central Storage & Warehouse (Cold Storage & Logistics). Essential temperature-controlled warehousing with high switching costs and long-term client contracts. Search capital raised: $450K Search / ~$14M Equity.
• Pau Cortes — Investor
• Paz Ambrosy — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Syna Capital.

• PCGVI-1 — Private equity fund · Backed by Polaris Capital Group

  Private equity buyer. Acquired DD Group Inc. (Restaurants and izakaya operation) in Japan, announced Tue Jul 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired DD Group Inc. in 2025 for $163.1M (Restaurants and izakaya operation), Japan. Acquired by Polaris Capital Group (PCGVI-1). Backed by Polaris Capital Group. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_073b
• Peak XV Partners — Investor

  Investor. Backs Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1.

• Peak XV Partners (seller) — Investor
• Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1 — Private equity fund · Backed by Peak XV Partners, Ribbit Capital V L.P., YC Holdings II, LLC

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Billionbrains Garage Ventures Private Limited (Groww) in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1741059913.pdf

  • Acquired Billionbrains Garage Ventures Private Limited (Groww) in 2025 (Fintech), India. Retail investing and broking platform Backed by Peak XV Partners, Ribbit Capital V L.P., YC Holdings II, LLC. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1741059913.pdf
• Pegasus Holdings III, LLC — Private equity fund · Backed by Apollo Global Management

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Tenneco Inc. in 2022. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1656657410.pdf

  • Acquired Tenneco Inc. in 2022 (Auto components), United States. Auto components maker with Indian operations Backed by Apollo Global Management. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1656657410.pdf
• Pelipper HoldCo SARL — Private equity fund · Backed by Apax Partners LLP, Blackstone

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired IBS Software Pte Ltd in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1687837944.pdf

  • Acquired IBS Software Pte Ltd in 2023 (Software), Singapore. Travel technology software provider Backed by Apax Partners LLP, Blackstone Inc.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1687837944.pdf
• Pernod Ricard (seller) — Investor
• Peter Schober — Investor

  Founder of Milk Street Ventures; shifted his personal investing full-time into search funds by 2015, later forming a small LP group in 2016 and serving on the Search Fund Alliance board since 2018. Website: https://milkstreetventures.com/

• Peter's Troop — Investor
• Peterson Partners — Investor
• PG ArtemisB Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Partners Group

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Atria Convergence Technologies Limited in 2021. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652183187.pdf

  • Acquired Atria Convergence Technologies Limited in 2021 (Broadband), India. Wired broadband and cable TV operator Backed by Partners Group. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652183187.pdf
• PG Esmeralda Pte. Limited — Private equity fund

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Ecom Express Private Limited in 2020. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652179471.pdf

  • Acquired Ecom Express Private Limited in 2020 (Logistics), India. Third-party e-commerce logistics provider Sponsor not named in this CCI summary Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652179471.pdf
• Phalkon Ventures — Private equity fund

  ETA-focused operator/investor vehicle led by Rush McCloy, member of the Search Fund Alliance. Website: https://phalkonventures.com

• Philip Borden — Search fund · Backed by Pacific Lake Partners
  • Acquired LabShares in 2023 (Life Sciences Shared Lab Space), United States. Acquired by Philip Borden with backing from Pacific Lake Partners
• Phoenix Rise Capital; Orion Capital — Search fund · Backed by Atiud, Barrilero Legal Angels, Beka Finance, Cabiedes Inversiones, Enrique Locutura, Eugenio Rodriguez, Knudsen family, Leon Bartolome, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Secways

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired GSE Composystem and Setroson (Aerospace and defence ground support equipment) in Spain, announced 2025-06-17.

  • Acquired GSE Composystem and Setroson in 2025 for $16.8M (Aerospace and defence ground support equipment), Spain. Acquired by Phoenix Aerospace (Phoenix Rise Capital and Orion Capital). Backed by Atiud Capital, Barrilero Legal Angels, Beka Finance, Cabiedes Inversiones, Enrique Locutura, Eugenio Rodriguez, Knudsen family, Leon Bartolome, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Secways. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/trio-of-searchers-at-phoenix-aerospace-acquires-2-spanish-aerospace-companies/
• PI Opportunities Fund I - Scheme II — Private equity fund · Backed by Premji Invest, Premji Foundation, Claypond Capital Partners Private Limited, 360 ONE Private Equity Fund, 360 ONE Alternates Asset Management Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Sagar Cements Limited in 2022. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1652851588.pdf

• Pierre-Arthur Chatard — Investor
• Pina Capital — Investor
• Pinvest Ventures — Investor
• Piramal Group — Investor

  Investor. Backs India Resurgence Fund (IndiaRF) - Schemes 1, 2 and 4.

• Pivot Capital Partners — Search fund, San Jose, CA · Backed by Pacific Lake Partners, Aspect Investors

  Regulated radiation monitoring service requiring periodic dosimeter testing and compliance reporting.

  • Acquired Radiation Detection Co. (Health Physics & Safety). Regulated radiation monitoring service requiring periodic dosimeter testing and compliance reporting. Search capital raised: $500K Search / ~$12M Equity.
• Platinum Falcon B 2018 RSC Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs BCP Emerald Aggregator L.P.

• Pleamar Partners — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Arada Capital Partners, Atiud, Atiud Capital Center, Beka Alpha Search Funds, Tres Coronas, Turtle Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Led by José Luis Soria Ibáñez; Carlos Gómez de Iturriaga. Acquired Adinor in 2024. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/pleamar-partners-completes-the-acquisition-of-adinor/

  • Acquired Adinor in 2024 (Metal products), Spain. Valladolid maker of aluminium joinery/hardware for furniture and DIY; ~EUR10M revenue, ~20% EBITDA Backed by ALZA Capital Partners, Alza Capital Partners, Arada Capital Partners, Atiud, Atiud Capital Center, Beka Alpha Search Funds, Tres Coronas Capital, Turtle Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/pleamar-partners-completes-the-acquisition-of-adinor/
• Polaris Capital Group — Investor
• Pollen Street Capital — Investor
• Polsso Capital — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Vega Piel in 2026. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Vega Piel in 2026 (Leather), Spain. Raw-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/
• Pontem Capital — Search fund · Backed by Alex Tuya, Enrique Locutura, Iniginy Capital, Inversiones Cabiedes, Inversiones Cabiedes (Jose and Luis Martin Gutierrez de Cabiedes), Javier Martín Chocarro, Tomás Barrilero

  Search fund vehicle. Led by David Malo. Acquired Alonso Luz y Gas in 2024. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/pontem-capital-acquires-spanish-company-alonso-luz-y-gas/

  • Acquired Alonso Luz y Gas in 2024 for ~EUR4M (EV) (Installation services), Spain. Aragón electricity/gas/water installation and maintenance company; 70+ employees, ~EUR5.3M revenue Backed by Alex Tuya, Enrique Locutura, Iniginy Capital, Inversiones Cabiedes, Inversiones Cabiedes (Jose and Luis Martin Gutierrez de Cabiedes), Javier Martín Chocarro, Tomás Barrilero. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/pontem-capital-acquires-spanish-company-alonso-luz-y-gas/
• Preludio Partners — Search fund · Backed by Evolutiq, Secways, Spectra Investments, Ventura Search Capital, Vonzeo Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Envases Sanz Belda (Rigid plastic packaging manufacturing) in Spain, announced 2026-02-26.

  • Acquired Envases Sanz Belda in 2026 for EUR11.9M in revenue in 2024 and EUR2.5M in EBITDA (Rigid plastic packaging manufacturing), Spain. Acquired 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/
• Premier Foods plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Merchant Gourmet (Branded food ingredients) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Aug 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Merchant Gourmet in 2025 for $64.8M (Branded food ingredients), United Kingdom. Acquired by Premier Foods plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/premier-foods--pfd/acquisition-of-merchant-gourmet-/9066716
• Premji Foundation — Investor

  Investor. Backs PI Opportunities Fund I - Scheme II.

• Premji Invest — Investor

  Investor. Backs PI Opportunities Fund I, PI Opportunities Fund I - Scheme II.

• Premji Invest (co-investor) — Investor
• Prism Johnson Ltd (seller) — Investor
• private investors from the search fund community — Investor
• Proact IT Group AB — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired BlakYaks (Cloud / Azure consultancy) in United Kingdom, announced Sat Mar 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired BlakYaks in 2025 for $36.5M (Cloud / Azure consultancy), United Kingdom. Acquired by Proact IT Group AB. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-it-services-sector-q1-2025/
• Promax Capital Investments — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Baluarte Capital.

• Prosus N.V. — Investor

  Investor. Backs MIH Investments One B.V., Naspers Ventures B.V.

• Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Tancredi Intelligent Communication Ltd (Strategic and financial communications) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Jul 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Tancredi Intelligent Communication Ltd in 2026 for $33.8M (Strategic and financial communications), United Kingdom. Acquired by Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/public-policy-holding-company-inc-di-reg-s-cat3---pphc/acquisition-of-tancredi-/9647735
• Quantum Design, International Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Oxford Instruments NanoScience (Cryogenics / quantum technology) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Oxford Instruments NanoScience in 2025 for $81.0M (Cryogenics / quantum technology), United Kingdom. Acquired by Quantum Design, International Inc.. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/oxford-instruments--oxig/sale-of-oxford-instruments-quantum-business/8920583
• QUO Capital Partners (Quo Inversion) — Search fund · Backed by Promax Capital Investments

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Ariadna Canellas; Narcis Feliu de la Penya. Acquired Hermex Iberica in 2025. Source: https://www.promaxcapitalinvestments.com/search-funds-variable

  • Acquired Hermex Iberica in 2025 (School furniture / equipment), Spain. Furniture and educational equipment for classrooms and playgrounds Backed by Promax Capital Investments. Registry (empresia.es/empresa/hermex-iberica/) shows Canellas and Feliu de la Penya appointed joint directors on 14 Nov 2025. Source: https://www.promaxcapitalinvestments.com/search-funds-variable
• Quo Inversión — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Cerralvo Capital, Going Investment, Istria Capital, JB46, Turtle Capital, Vonzeo Capital, Gernot Eisinger, Thomas Buehler, Luis Camilleri, Marc Bartomeus, José María Clotet

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Narcís Feliu de la Peña; Ariadna Cañellas. Acquired Hermex Ibérica in 2025. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/duo-sf-quo-inversion-acquires-a-spanish-sme-in-the-school-furniture-and-equipment-sector/

  • Acquired Hermex Ibérica in 2025 (School furniture), Spain. Catalan school furniture and educational equipment maker/distributor; EUR11.5M revenue, EUR1.4M EBITDA (2023) Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Cerralvo Capital, Going Investment, Istria Capital, JB46, Turtle Capital, Vonzeo Capital, Gernot Eisinger, Thomas Büehler, Luis Camilleri, Marc Bartomeus, José María Clotet. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/duo-sf-quo-inversion-acquires-a-spanish-sme-in-the-school-furniture-and-equipment-sector/
• Ramon Investments Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Speed JVco S.a r.l. in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1729165871.pdf

  • Acquired Speed JVco S.a r.l. in 2024 (Holding company), Luxembourg. Holding vehicle with Indian operations Backed by Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1729165871.pdf
• Raptor Investments Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs ChrysCapital Fund X.

• REA Group / REA India (seller) — Investor
• Recharge — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Giftcloud (Digital gift cards / rewards) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Giftcloud in 2025 for $20.9M (Digital gift cards / rewards), United Kingdom. Acquired by Recharge. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q2-2025/
• Red Forest Capital — Investor
• Redwoods Capital — Search fund, Denver, CO · Backed by Aspect Investors, Search Fund Partners

  Subscription-based employer health clinics eliminating fee-for-service friction.

  • Acquired Anovia Health (Direct Primary Care). Subscription-based employer health clinics eliminating fee-for-service friction. Search capital raised: $450K Search / ~$9M Equity.
• Reforma Capital — Search fund · Backed by Relay Investments, WSC & Company, Cerralvo Capital
  • Acquired IMMSA in 2024 (Manufacturing), Mexico. Acquired by Reforma Capital; co-invested alongside WSC & Company, Ambit Partners, JB46, Cerralvo Capital.
• Reframe Capital — Investor
• Reframe Search Partners — Investor
• Relay Investment — Investor
• Relay Investments — Investor, Boston, USA

  Category A search fund investor · Boston, USA · $200M AUM · 200+ search funds backed; heavy technology focus with fast-growing international exits since 2019.

• Relevian — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Atiud Capital Center, Aurica Search Fund, Aurica Search Fund (Aurica Capital), Evolutiq, George Jankovic, Heritage Holdings Search Partners, Kinderhook Partners, Martell Capital Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Marcos Durán Foix. Acquired Hispania Educación y Comunicación in 2025. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/relevian-acquires-spanish-language-school-hispania/

  • Acquired Hispania Educación y Comunicación in 2025 (Education), Spain. Valencia Spanish-language school for international students; ~EUR5M sales, ~EUR2M EBITDA Backed by Alza Capital, Atiud Capital Center, Aurica Search Fund, Aurica Search Fund (Aurica Capital), Evolutiq, George Jankovic, Heritage Search Partners, Kinderhook Partners, Martell Capital Partners. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/relevian-acquires-spanish-language-school-hispania/
• Renew Holdings plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Emerald Power Ltd (Overhead power line maintenance and repair) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Oct 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Emerald Power Ltd in 2025 for $15.6M (Overhead power line maintenance and repair), United Kingdom. Acquired by Renew Holdings plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/renew-holdings--rnwh/acquisition-of-emerald-power-ltd-/9166007
• Renew Holdings plc (via Envolve Infrastructure Limited) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Edwards Diving Services Limited (Marine & civil engineering services to the water industry) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Apr 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Edwards Diving Services Limited in 2026 for $17.6M (Marine & civil engineering services to the water industry), United Kingdom. Acquired by Renew Holdings plc (via Envolve Infrastructure Limited). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/renew-holdings--rnwh/acquisition-of-edwards-diving-services-limited/9545309
• Renovatio Capital — Search fund · Backed by Vonzeo Capital, Ambit Partners, ONEtoONE Asset Management, SFClub, CIC, Crédit Mutuel, Crédit Coopératif, Bpifrance (debt club deal)

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Groupe Odontys (Dental care) in France, announced Thu Jan 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Groupe Odontys in 2026 for ~€15M enterprise value (Dental care), France. Acquired 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/
• Restore plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Synertec (Holdings) Ltd (Document management / business process outsourcing) in United Kingdom, announced Sat Mar 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Synertec (Holdings) Ltd in 2025 for $29.7M (Document management / business process outsourcing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Restore plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/restore--rst/acquisition-of-synertec-holdings-ltd/8776746
• Rhone Capital L.L.C. — Investor

  Investor. Backs Ignite Luxembourg Holdings S.a r.l.

• Ribbit Capital V L.P. — Investor

  Investor. Backs Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1.

• Richard Turner (Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC) — Investor
• Rigi Capital — Search fund · Backed by Aurica Search Fund, Institut Catala de Finances (ICF), ITACA Capital Partners, Karim Zahran, Moonbase Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Super's Diana (Animal health / veterinary pharmaceuticals) in Spain, announced 2026-05-07.

  • Acquired Super's Diana in 2026 for $17.4M (Animal health / veterinary pharmaceuticals), Spain. Acquired 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/
• Rishanth Wholesale Trading Private Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by Kedaara Capital Fund II LLP, Kedaara Capital

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Vishal Mega Mart Private Limited in 2018. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652346427.pdf

• Rising Sun group — Investor

  Investor. Backs Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited.

• Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by Adar Poonawalla, Rising Sun group

  Holding company. Acquired Magma Fincorp Limited in 2021. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652242837.pdf

• River Cam Group — Search fund · Backed by Lagar Ventures, Cabiedes Capital, Ventus Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Ives & Co Solicitors (Legal services (consumer legal services, residential conveyancing, wills and probate)) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Mar 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Ives & Co Solicitors in 2026 (Legal services (consumer legal services, residential conveyancing, wills and probate)), United Kingdom. Acquired 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/
• Riviera Capital — Investor
  • Acquired Advanced Aesthetics Partners in 2022 (Healthcare), United Kingdom. Medical aesthetics and cosmetic dermatology clinics.
• RNP Growth — Search fund · Backed by Istria Capital, Inseta Partners, Cerralvo Capital, The Cromwell Harbor, Martell Capital Partners, Celium Capital, Spectra Investments, Jurgen Rilling

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Duco Travel Summit (Luxury travel events and experiences) in Italy, announced Thu Aug 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Duco Travel Summit in 2026 for Not disclosed (Luxury travel events and experiences), Italy. Acquired 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/
• Road Capital — Search fund · Backed by Turtle Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Termopack in 2022. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Termopack in 2022 (Packaging), Spain. Industrial packaging manufacturer Backed by Turtle Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Rob Cherun — Investor
• Robert Monks — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Syna Capital.

• Robert Vero (Novastone Capital Advisors operator-led buyout programme) — Search fund · Backed by Cyprium Partners, Farragut Capital Partners, Novastone Capital Advisors

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Omega Moulding (Picture frame moulding manufacturing and distribution) in United States, announced 2026-02-20.

  • Acquired Omega Moulding in 2026 for $30.0M (Picture frame moulding manufacturing and distribution), United States. Acquired 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/
• Royal Cup Coffee and Tea — Private equity fund · Backed by Braemont Capital

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Farmer Brothers Coffee (Farmer Bros. Co.) (Coffee roasting and foodservice distribution) in United States, announced 2026-03-05.

  • Acquired Farmer Brothers Coffee (Farmer Bros. Co.) in 2026 for $68.0M (Coffee roasting and foodservice distribution), United States. Acquired by Royal Cup Coffee and Tea. Backed by Braemont Capital. Source: https://peprofessional.com/2026/03/two-century-old-coffee-businesses-plan-to-brew-a-combined-platform/
• Royce Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by KKR & Co.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Rebel Foods Private Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1734346553.pdf

• RP Global — Investor
• RS Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired BPX Group (Industrial automation & control distribution) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Mar 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired BPX Group in 2026 for $36.5M (Industrial automation & control distribution), United Kingdom. Acquired by RS Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/rs-group--rs1/acquisition-of-bpx-group/9454648
• RTC Partners — Investor
• Ruby Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by KKR & Co., Singtel Interactive Pte. Ltd.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired STT GDC Pte. Ltd. in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1721128590.pdf

  • Acquired STT GDC Pte. Ltd. in 2024 (Data centres), Singapore. Data centre platform with large Indian operations Backed by KKR & Co. Inc., Singtel Interactive Pte. Ltd.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1721128590.pdf
• Ruiz family — Investor
• Rushmore Partners — Search fund · Backed by BK Growth
  • Acquired RIA in a Box in 2011 (RIA Compliance Software / RegTech), United States. Acquired by Rushmore Partners, backed by BK Growth
• RWS Holdings plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Obviously Group Limited (IP / brand protection software) in United Kingdom, announced Tue May 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Obviously Group Limited in 2026 for $22.3M (IP / brand protection software), United Kingdom. Acquired by RWS Holdings plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/rws-holdings--rws/update-re-agreement-to-acquire-obviously-group-ltd/9552935
• Sachem Partners — Search fund · Backed by Istria Capital, Mayrit Capital Partners, Bietou Capital, Blake Winchell, JB46, Scott Asen, Antonio Carranceja, Kinderhook Partners, Leon Bartolome, Vonzeo Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Lanaccess in 2018. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Lanaccess Telecom in 2018 (Security technology), Spain. Video-surveillance and AI video-security solutions for critical-infrastructure clients, 25+ years Backed by Istria Capital, MAYRIT Capital Partners, Bietou Capital, Blake Winchell, JB46, Scott Asen, Antonio Carranceja, Kinderhook Partners, Leon Bartolome, Vonzeo Capital. Registry shows Malinau Investments SL as sole shareholder of Lanaccess from 29 Jan 2019 with Di Cecco and Guillem as directors; sachempartners.com names them as Sachem's managing partners and lists the partner-investors. JB46/Relay give acquisition year 2018. Vonzeo link from existing mind map. Source: https://www.empresia.es/empresa/lanaccess-telecom/
  • Acquired Lanaccess in 2018 (Security software), Spain. Video surveillance software solutions Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Sage Capital Partners — Investor
• Salesforce — Private equity fund

  Buyer. Acquired m3ter (Usage-based billing) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jun 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired m3ter in 2026 for Undisclosed (Usage-based billing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Salesforce. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salesforce
• Saltoun Capital Partners — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Baluarte Capital.

• Samara Alternate Investment Fund — Investor

  Investor. Backs Witzig Advisory Services Private Limited.

• Samara Capital — Investor · Backed by Samara Capital

  Investor. Backs Samara Capital Partners Fund I Limited, Witzig Advisory Services Private Limited, Zest Holding Investments Limited (with Zest Investments Limited, Samara Capital Partners Fund III Limited, Infinity Holdings and Infinity Holdings Sidecar I).

  • Acquired Asian Oilfield Services Limited in 2013 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 12.48 cr for 26% of equity at Rs 22.00 per share (Oilfield services), India. Listed oilfield seismic and drilling services company; creeping-acquisition open offer Backed by Samara Capital. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/apr2013.html
• Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (via Motherson Global Investments B.V.) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd. (81%) and Yutaka Autoparts India (100%) (Automotive metal components) in Japan, announced Fri Aug 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd. (81%) and Yutaka Autoparts India (100%) in 2025 for $184.0M (Automotive metal components), Japan. Acquired by Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (via Motherson Global Investments B.V.). Source: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachHis/f10c3f2b-10f0-4a6f-b02f-3c56d0619689.pdf
• Samvibhag Securities Private Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs Multiples Private Equity Fund IV.

• Scalextric Motorsports (Mark Brown, Purbeck Capital Partners) — Search fund

  Independent sponsor vehicle. Acquired Scalextric business (Hornby Hobbies) (Toys and hobby products) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Feb 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Scalextric business (Hornby Hobbies) in 2026 for $27.0M (Toys and hobby products), United Kingdom. Acquired 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/9450026
• SCIPIO Holding Group — Investor
• Scipio Swanlaab — Investor
• Scott Asen — Investor
• SDI Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired PRP Optoelectronics Ltd (Avionics / defence LED components) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Feb 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired PRP Optoelectronics Ltd in 2026 for $15.3M (Avionics / defence LED components), United Kingdom. Acquired by SDI Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/sdi-group--sdi/acquisition-of-prp-optoelectronics/9429105
• Search Fund Partners — Investor
  • Acquired Growth99 in 2024 (Software/Digital Marketing), United States
• Search Fund Pioneers — Investor
• Search Fund Ventures — Investor
• Searchlight ETA (Chaitanya Rathi) — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Okintek Capital.

• Secways — Investor
• Sentinel Capital Partners — Investor
  • Acquired Elevate Care in 2023 (Healthcare), United States. Global homecare services for seniors.
• Sequoia Capital GFIV Mauritius (seller) — Investor
• Seventy Second Investment Company LLC — Private equity fund · Backed by Government of Abu Dhabi

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Manipal Health Enterprises Private Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1705311277.pdf

• SF Adastra Capital — Search fund · Backed by MagNet Bank (debt, ~50% of enterprise value)

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Savaria Ipartechnika Kft. (Precision manufacturing / machining) in Hungary, announced Fri Jun 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Savaria Ipartechnika Kft. in 2026 for Not disclosed (target EBITDA reported at approx. €1.6M) (Precision manufacturing / machining), Hungary. Acquired 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/
• SFClub — Investor
• Shad Collective — Investor
• SHIFT Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Nisseicom, Ltd. (IT systems development) in Japan, announced Wed Jan 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Nisseicom, Ltd. in 2026 for $137.3M (IT systems development), Japan. Acquired by SHIFT Inc.. Source: https://maonline.jp/news/20260114c
• Shimizu Corporation — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Nippon Road Co., Ltd. (Road paving and civil engineering) in Japan, announced Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Nippon Road Co., Ltd. in 2025 for $283.6M (Road paving and civil engineering), Japan. Acquired by Shimizu Corporation. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_053b
• Shionogi & Co. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Torii Pharmaceutical and JT pharmaceutical business (Pharmaceuticals) in Japan, announced Wed May 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Torii Pharmaceutical and JT pharmaceutical business in 2025 for $1.10B (Pharmaceuticals), Japan. Acquired by Shionogi & Co.. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japanese-drugmaker-shionogi-to-acquire-jt-s-pharma-units-in-1.1bn-deal
• Shore Capital — Investor
• Sidney Sommer — Investor
• SIG Partners — Investor, Texas, USA

  Search fund investor (Category C) · Texas, USA · 27 deals in 4 years, $8M average check, majority-control only; Healthcare & B2B/B2C services, no international deals.

  • Acquired Prospector Plumbing & Heating in 2024 (B2C Services), United States. Minority investment by SIG with a partner taking a board seat.
• Sigma Advanced Systems — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Bromford Precision Solutions Limited (Aerospace precision engineering) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Bromford Precision Solutions Limited in 2026 for $16.1M (Aerospace precision engineering), United Kingdom. Acquired by Sigma Advanced Systems. Source: https://www.business-sale.com/news/business-sale/aerospace-engineering-firm-acquired-by-indian-group-in-1189m-deal-229469
• Signatus Capital — Search fund · Backed by ITACA Capital Partners, Arada Capital Partners
  • Acquired IESMAT in 2021 (Scientific Instrumentation), Spain. Acquired by Signatus Capital (led by Enrique Sales), backed by ITACA Capital Partners and Arada Capital Partners
• Silver Field Capital — Search fund, Chicago, IL · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Mission-critical SaaS optimizing fresh food inventory and waste reduction for grocery chains.

  • Acquired upshop (Fresh food inventory/back-office). Mission-critical SaaS optimizing fresh food inventory and waste reduction for grocery chains. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$15M Equity.
• Simon Webster — Investor
• Singapore VII Topco I Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Aakash Educational Services Limited in 2019. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652269189.pdf

  • Acquired Aakash Educational Services Limited in 2019 (Education), India. Test-prep coaching chain CCI summary names only the SPV; no sponsor named in the summary Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652269189.pdf
• Singtel Interactive Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs Opal Bidco Pte. Ltd., Ruby Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd.

• Sisal Capital — Search fund · Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, Cabiesa Capital, LEN Investments, Leon Bartolome, Enrique Locutura, Mugello Inversiones, Grupo Santa Marta, Alejandro Rodríguez Carmona

  Self-funded searcher vehicle. Led by Luis Díaz-Barceló Suanzes; Erick O'Neill. Acquired Pentatel Comunicaciones in 2025. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/sisal-capital-has-bought-an-sme-specializing-in-audiovisual-integration-in-spain/

  • Acquired Pentatel Comunicaciones in 2025 (AV integration), Spain. Audiovisual integration / IT infrastructure consultancy (clients: Bankinter, Santander, BBVA) Backed by Beka Alpha Search Funds, Cabiesa, LEN Investments, León Bartolomé, Enrique Locutura, Mugello Inversiones, Grupo Santa Marta, Alejandro Rodríguez Carmona. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/sisal-capital-has-bought-an-sme-specializing-in-audiovisual-integration-in-spain/
• SiTime Corporation — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Renesas Electronics timing (clocks) business (Semiconductor timing devices) in Japan, announced Tue Feb 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Renesas Electronics timing (clocks) business in 2026 for $3.00B (Semiconductor timing devices), Japan. Acquired by SiTime Corporation. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-renesas-to-sell-timing-solution-segment-to-us-based-sitime-for-3bn
• SK-03 — Private equity fund · Backed by Nippon Growth Investment (Nihon Kigyo Seicho Toshi)

  Private equity buyer. Acquired CE Holdings Co., Ltd. (Healthcare IT and electronic medical records) in Japan, announced Thu Aug 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired CE Holdings Co., Ltd. in 2026 for $84.3M (Healthcare IT and electronic medical records), Japan. Acquired by Nippon Growth Investment (SK-03). Backed by Nippon Growth Investment (Nihon Kigyo Seicho Toshi). Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2026_060b
• Sleyster Family Capital — Investor
• SmartSearch — Private equity fund · Backed by Triple Private Equity

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Credas Technologies Ltd (Identity verification / AML compliance software) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Oct 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Credas Technologies Ltd in 2025 for $105.0M (Identity verification / AML compliance software), United Kingdom. Acquired by SmartSearch. Backed by Triple Private Equity. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-it-services-sector-q1-2026/
• Smash Ventures — Private equity fund

  Asheville, NC-based syndicate of individual investors who co-invest together in self-funded searchers and independent sponsors, with checks of $50,000-$500,000. Website: https://smash.vc

• Snap-on Incorporated — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Hi-Force Group Holdings (Hydraulic tools and systems manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Wed May 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Hi-Force Group Holdings in 2026 for $58.0M (Hydraulic tools and systems manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Snap-on Incorporated. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/midlands/family-owned-manufacturer-snapped-up-by-nyse-listed-group-snap-on-in-58m-deal
• Soare Holdings — Investor
• Sohgo Security Services (ALSOK) — Investor
• Solum Capital — Investor
• Somontano Capital — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired TC Componentes in 2023. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired TC Componentes in 2023 (Electronic components distribution), Spain. Electronic components distributor Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Sotavento Capital — Search fund · Backed by Inversiones Cabiedes, ITACA Capital Partners, Marc Bartomeus (Albira Investments), Marion Equity Partners (Mark and Bill Egan), AI Global (José Moreno), Simon Webster, Tom Hendrickx, Will Thorndike, Alza Capital Partners, Promax Capital Investments

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Jorge Rivero. Acquired Cinergia Power Solutions in 2021. Source: https://capital-riesgo.es/en/articles/dla-piper-asesora-al-search-fund-sotavento-capital-en-la-compra-de-cinergia-power-solutions/

  • Acquired Cinergia in 2021 (Test & measurement equipment), Spain. Barcelona designer of AC/DC power-electronics test equipment for EVs, renewables and smart grids, sold to R&D labs worldwide Backed by Itaca Capital Partners, ALZA Capital Partners, Promax Capital Investments. Source: https://itaca.capital/companies/
  • Acquired Cinergia Power Solutions in 2021 (Power electronics), Spain. Barcelona custom power-electronics solutions maker (founded 2008) Backed by Inversiones Cabiedes, Itaca Capital, Marc Bartomeus (Albira Investments), Marion Equity Partners (Mark and Bill Egan), AI Global (José Moreno), Simon Webster, Tom Hendrickx, Will Thorndike. Source: https://capital-riesgo.es/en/articles/dla-piper-asesora-al-search-fund-sotavento-capital-en-la-compra-de-cinergia-power-solutions/
• South Highland Ventures (SHV ETA Fund I) — Investor
• Sparx Group — Investor
• Spectra Investments — Investor, Brazil

  Search fund investor (Category C) · Brazil · founded 2017 · ~$1.23B AUM, 700+ investee companies; LATAM-focused, prefers mid-market over startups.

• Spring Canter Investment Ltd — Private equity fund · Backed by Warburg Pincus

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Rivigo Services Private Limited in 2020. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652253121.pdf

• Stamford Bridge Investment Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs BCP Emerald Aggregator L.P.

• Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd. (Lighting equipment) in Japan, announced Thu Jan 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd. in 2026 for $471.0M (Lighting equipment), Japan. Acquired by Stanley Electric Co., Ltd.. Source: https://maonline.jp/news/20260129a
• Stovall Capital — Search fund · Backed by Generational Transfer Entrepreneurs, Hadley Family Capital, Heritage Holding, Marion Equity Partners, Martell Capital Partners, Paltus Capital, Reframe Search Partners, Ventura Search Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Chinook Fire Protection (Fire protection contracting) in United States, announced 2026-03-17.

  • Acquired Chinook Fire Protection in 2026 (Fire protection contracting), United States. Acquired 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/
• STRABAG UK Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Van Elle Holdings plc (Ground engineering / piling contractor) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Apr 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Van Elle Holdings plc in 2026 for $79.4M (Ground engineering / piling contractor), United Kingdom. Acquired by STRABAG UK Limited. Source: https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/eastmidlands/news/2109281-58.8m-swoop-strabag-moves-to-take-van-elle-private
• Succession Capital — Search fund · Backed by Altis, CapitalPad, Dan Dorman, Iberia, Novastone Partners US, Pau Cortes, South Highland Ventures (SHV ETA Fund I)

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Jillson & Roberts (Gift wrap and packaging manufacturing) in United States, announced 2026-08-30.

  • Acquired Jillson & Roberts in 2026 for $11.0M (Gift wrap and packaging manufacturing), United States. Acquired 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/
• Sumit Garg — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Okintek Capital.

• Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Kyocera Corporation chemical materials business (Semiconductor encapsulation materials) in Japan, announced Thu Jan 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Kyocera Corporation chemical materials business in 2026 for $201.0M (Semiconductor encapsulation materials), Japan. Acquired by Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.. Source: https://maonline.jp/news/20260122a
• Summit Legacy — Search fund, Salt Lake City, UT · Backed by Search Fund Partners, Miramar Equity Partners

  Workflow automation SaaS for diagnostic labs managing specimen tracking and result delivery.

  • Acquired TrueMed LIS (Lab Workflow Software). Workflow automation SaaS for diagnostic labs managing specimen tracking and result delivery. Search capital raised: $450K Search / ~$7M Equity.
• Sun TV Network Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Northern Superchargers Limited (Cricket franchise (The Hundred)) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Jul 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Northern Superchargers Limited in 2025 for $135.7M (Cricket franchise (The Hundred)), United Kingdom. Acquired by Sun TV Network Ltd. Source: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachHis/e1949540-3679-468f-859a-32b65696f3ef.pdf
• Supreme plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired SlimFast UK & Europe (trade and assets) (Meal replacement / weight management brand) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Oct 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired SlimFast UK & Europe (trade and assets) in 2025 for $27.1M (Meal replacement / weight management brand), United Kingdom. Acquired by Supreme plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/supreme--sup/acquisition-of-slimfast-uk-europe/9181690
• Surca Capital — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Edgar Company. Acquired Fasten Sistemas in 2023. Source: https://blog.zriveapp.com/p/como-llegar-a-ceo-antes-de-los-35

  • Acquired Fasten Sistemas in 2023 (Industrial), Spain. Industrial fastening systems Source: https://blog.zriveapp.com/p/como-llegar-a-ceo-antes-de-los-35
• Sureserve Group — Private equity fund · Backed by Cap10 Partners

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Kinovo plc (Property services / compliance) in United Kingdom, announced 2025-01-01.

  • Acquired Kinovo plc in 2025 for $76.1M (Property services / compliance), United Kingdom. Acquired by Sureserve Group. Backed by Cap10 Partners. Source: https://www.ii.co.uk/analysis-commentary/aim-market-takeovers-boom-plus-3-potential-targets-ii539210
• Sweat Equities SPV LLC — Investor
• Swedencare AB — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Summit Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Limited (Veterinary specials pharmaceuticals) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Summit Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Limited in 2025 for $60.8M (Veterinary specials pharmaceuticals), United Kingdom. Acquired by Swedencare AB. Source: https://www.swedencare.com/en/press/swedencare-ab-publ-acquires-summit-veterinary-pharmaceuticals-limited-a-leader-in-the-uks-thriving-animal-health-specials-market
• Sycamore Ridge Capital Partners — Private equity fund

  Chicago-based traditional search fund seed vehicle (Sycamore Ridge Capital Partners, LLC) co-founded by Benjamin Ronald Fehr and Ercument Kocer, which raised a $500,000 search round per its 2017 SEC Form D filing.

• Syna Capital — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, JB46, Kavnish Capital Partners, AIJ Global, Luis Camilleri, Fernando Herrero, Jesús Alonso, Félix Capell, Paz Ambrosy, Robert Monks

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Joaquín Pardo. Acquired Vozitel and Cristalware in 2019. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/another-successful-exit-in-spain-vozitel-joins-the-everfield-ecosystem/

  • Acquired Vozitel and Cristalware in 2019 (Contact-center software), Spain. Vozitel: omnichannel CCaaS/AI contact-center software; Cristalware: customer-loyalty legal consultancy Backed by Alza Capital Partners, JB46, Kavnish Capital Partners, AIJ Global, Luis Camilleri, Fernando Herrero, Jesús Alonso, Félix Capell, Paz Ambrosy, Robert Monks. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/another-successful-exit-in-spain-vozitel-joins-the-everfield-ecosystem/
• Sysco GB Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Fairfax Meadow Europe Limited (Foodservice meat supply) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Sep 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Fairfax Meadow Europe Limited in 2025 for $72.9M (Foodservice meat supply), United Kingdom. Acquired by Sysco GB Ltd. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/hilton-food-group--hfg/sale-of-fairfax-meadow-europe-limited/9135949
• Taboola — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Dianomi plc (Digital advertising) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Sep 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Dianomi plc in 2026 for $25.6M (Digital advertising), United Kingdom. Acquired by Taboola. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/dianomi--dnm/recommended-acquisition-of-dianomi-plc/9778532
• Tagus Capital — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired The Umai Group in 2020. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired The Umai Group in 2020 (Restaurants), Spain. Restaurant chain Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Taisei Corporation — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Toyo Construction Co. (Marine and civil construction) in Japan, announced Fri Aug 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Toyo Construction Co. in 2025 for $1.10B (Marine and civil construction), Japan. Acquired by Taisei Corporation. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-taisei-to-acquire-toyo-construction-in-1.1bn-deal
• Taiyo Kosan — Private equity fund

  Family office. Acquired Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. (Pharmaceuticals (transdermal patches)) in Japan, announced Wed Jan 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. in 2026 for $1.70B (Pharmaceuticals (transdermal patches)), Japan. Acquired by Taiyo Kosan (Hisamitsu founding family vehicle). Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2026_002b
• Taiyo Pacific Partners — Private equity fund · Backed by Taiyo Pacific Partners

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Star Micronics Co. (Automatic lathes / machine tools) in Japan, announced Wed Nov 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Star Micronics Co. in 2025 for $452.0M (Automatic lathes / machine tools), Japan. Acquired by Taiyo Pacific Partners. Backed by Taiyo Pacific Partners. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/us-based-taiyo-pacific-offers-450m-takeover-bid-for-japan-lathe-maker
• Takara Holdings Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Takara Bio Inc. (Biotechnology reagents and gene therapy) in Japan, announced Mon Feb 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Takara Bio Inc. in 2026 for $244.5M (Biotechnology reagents and gene therapy), Japan. Acquired by Takara Holdings Inc.. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2026_022b
• Talent International (UK) Limited (Swipejobs) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired PeoplePlus Group Limited (Employability and skills training) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Feb 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired PeoplePlus Group Limited in 2025 for $16.2M (Employability and skills training), United Kingdom. Acquired by Talent International (UK) Limited (Swipejobs). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/staffline-group--staf/disposal-of-peopleplus-group-limited/8750527
• Tangerine Investments Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by ChrysCapital IX, LLC, Corpus Management Company IX, LLC, ChrysCapital, Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited, Lathe Investment Pte. Ltd.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired IDFC Asset Management Company Limited in 2022. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1652852321.pdf

  • Acquired IDFC Asset Management Company Limited in 2022 (Asset management), India. Mutual fund asset manager (now Bandhan AMC) Backed by ChrysCapital IX, LLC, Corpus Management Company IX, LLC, ChrysCapital, Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited, Lathe Investment Pte. Ltd.. CCI summary: Tangerine is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ChrysCapital IX, LLC, managed by Corpus Management Company IX, LLC Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1652852321.pdf
• Targos Capital — Search fund · 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

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Letro, Cartondis and Trelaco (Corrugated cardboard packaging) in Spain, announced 2026-04-24.

  • Acquired Letro, Cartondis and Trelaco in 2026 (Corrugated cardboard packaging), Spain. Acquired 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/
  • Acquired Letro, Cartondis, and Trelaco (corrugated cardboard packaging group) in 2026 (Corrugated cardboard packaging), Spain. Acquired 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/
• Tasman Succession — Search fund · Backed by Ambit Partners, Ethos Partners, JB46, Kinderhook Partners, Novidam, SCIPIO Holding Group

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Zeker & Mobiel (Plumbing and drain unblocking services) in Netherlands, announced 2025-07-28.

  • Acquired Zeker & Mobiel in 2025 for the transaction is estimated to be valued at under EUR20M (Plumbing and drain unblocking services), Netherlands. Acquired by Tasman Succession (Alex Gready and Berend Westerveld). Backed by Ambit Partners, Ethos Partners, JB46, Kinderhook Partners, Novidam, Scipio Holding. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/tasman-succession-acquires-plumbing-company-in-the-netherlands/
• Tasmania Midco LLC — Private equity fund · Backed by Apax Partners LLP

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Thoughtworks Holding, Inc. in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1726598850.pdf

  • Acquired Thoughtworks Holding, Inc. in 2024 (IT services), United States. Global technology consultancy with large India base Backed by Apax Partners LLP. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1726598850.pdf
• Tau Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd. (with Tau Holdco and KKR Asia III Fund Investments) — Private equity fund · Backed by KKR & Co.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited in 2020. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/mar2021.html

• Taurus Capital — Search fund · Backed by Istria Capital, Cerralvo Capital, Liberty Search, Alza Capital Partners, Afinum, JB46, Vonzeo Capital, Luis Camilleri, Fernando Herrero, Paz Ambrosy

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Bike Ocasión in 2022. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/2nd-exit-in-spain-in-2024-seaya-andromeda-acquires-70-stake-in-bike-ocasion/

  • Acquired Bike Ocasión in 2022 (Circular-economy retail), Spain. Omnichannel refurbished-bicycle retailer, Spain's market leader Backed by Istria Capital, Cerralvo Capital, Liberty Search Ventures, Alza Capital Partners, Afinum, JB46, Vonzeo Capital, Luis Camilleri, Fernando Herrero, Paz Ambrosy. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/2nd-exit-in-spain-in-2024-seaya-andromeda-acquires-70-stake-in-bike-ocasion/
• Tavistock Investments Plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Plus Group of Companies Limited (87.9%) (AI agent technology & paraplanning services) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jul 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Plus Group of Companies Limited (87.9%) in 2026 for $21.6M (AI agent technology & paraplanning services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Tavistock Investments Plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/tavistock-investments--tavi/acquisition-of-plus-group/9689929
• TBD Investors — Investor
• TCG2505 — Private equity fund · Backed by The Carlyle Group

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Trite Corporation (Staffing for construction and healthcare) in Japan, announced Wed Jun 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Trite Corporation in 2025 for $211.2M (Staffing for construction and healthcare), Japan. Acquired by The Carlyle Group (TCG2505). Backed by The Carlyle Group. Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2025_064b
• TCG2511 — Private equity fund · Backed by The Carlyle Group, Sohgo Security Services (ALSOK)

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Nihon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. (Fire protection equipment and services) in Japan, announced Thu May 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Nihon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. in 2026 for $353.9M (Fire protection equipment and services), Japan. Acquired by ALSOK (Sohgo Security Services) and The Carlyle Group (TCG2511). Backed by The Carlyle Group, Sohgo Security Services (ALSOK). Source: https://maonline.jp/tobnews/2026_041b
• TD Investment (Tom-Dave) — Private equity fund

  Search fund investment vehicle run by David Lazier and Tom Cassutt, providing flexible capital for ETA including pre-search funding and direct acquisitions. Website: https://tom-dave.com

• Team plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired W.H. Ireland Group plc (Wealth management and stockbroking) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Nov 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired W.H. Ireland Group plc in 2025 for $17.1M (Wealth management and stockbroking), United Kingdom. Acquired by Team plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/team--team/recommended-acquisition-of-w-h-ireland-group-plc/9260783
• Temasek — Investor
• Temasek (seller) — Investor
• Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs Jongsong Investments Pte. Ltd., Kangto Investments Pte. Ltd., MacRitchie Investments Pte. Ltd., Ramon Investments Pte. Ltd., V-Sciences Investments Pte Ltd.

• Terra Firma Capital — Search fund · Backed by Istria Capital, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Ethos Partners (now Orca Equity Partners), Beka Finance, Cabiedes Inversiones, Luis Camilleri, Secways, Turtle Capital, Xavier Pladellorens

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Termotur and Airnou (Grup Nextclima) (HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) services) in Spain, announced Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Termotur and Airnou (Grup Nextclima) in 2025 (HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) services), Spain. Acquired by Marc Giné (Terra Firma Capital). Backed by Istria Capital, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Ethos Partners (now Orca Equity Partners), Beka Finance, Cabiedes Inversiones, Luis Camilleri, Secways, Turtle Capital, Xavier Pladellorens. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spanish-searcher-buys-2-companies-in-the-hvac-sector/
• Terumo Corporation — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired OrganOx Limited (Organ transplant technology) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Aug 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired OrganOx Limited in 2025 for $1.50B (Organ transplant technology), United Kingdom. Acquired by Terumo Corporation. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/terumo-to-buy-organox-for-1.5bn-to-enter-organ-transplant-market
• The Blackstone Group Inc. — Investor

  Investor. Backs BCP TopCo XII Pte Ltd.

• The Cambria Group — Investor
• The Carlyle Group — Private equity fund, Washington, DC · Backed by The Carlyle Group
  • Acquired Orix scaffolding rental subsidiary in 2026 for $610.0M (Scaffolding and construction equipment rental), Japan. Acquired by The Carlyle Group. Backed by The Carlyle Group. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-orix-to-sell-scaffolding-rental-unit-to-carlyle-for-610m
  • Acquired Kaonavi Inc. in 2025 for $325.0M (HR software), Japan. Acquired by The Carlyle Group. Backed by The Carlyle Group. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/carlyle-to-buy-japan-hr-services-company-kaonavi-for-325m
• The Cromwell Harbor — Investor
• The Nashton Company — Investor
• the Ruiz family — Investor
• Thomas Buehler — Investor
• Thomas Bühler — Investor
• Thoroughbred Capital — Search fund, Charlotte, North Carolina, US · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Regulatory-driven stormwater management and lake maintenance with recurring service plans.

  • Acquired Dragonfly Pond Works (Stormwater/lak e/pond management). Regulatory-driven stormwater management and lake maintenance with recurring service plans. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$8M Equity.
• Three Ridges Capital — Search fund · 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

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Gallagher Bros Construction (Roofing and exteriors contracting) in United States, announced 2025-05-11.

  • Acquired Gallagher Bros Construction in 2025 for The EV was approximately $10-12M (Roofing and exteriors contracting), United States. Acquired 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/
• Tilden Capital — Search fund · Backed by Relay Investments, Istria Capital, JB46, Alza Capital Partners

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Grupo Espiral MS in 2021. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Grupo Espiral MS (Proactivanet / Prosafety) in 2021 (Software), Spain. Asturias software group: ProactivaNet IT asset/service management and Prosafety EHSQ software Backed by Istria Capital, JB46, Relay Investments, ALZA Capital Partners. Proactivanet: 'In 2021, Tilden Investments, headed by its new CEO Alvaro de Rivera, made an important investment'. Registry (empresia.es/empresa/espiral-microsistemas/) shows Tilden Investments SL as sole shareholder. Source: https://www.proactivanet.com/en/about-us/
  • Acquired Grupo Espiral MS in 2021 (Software), Spain. Software company Backed by Relay Investments. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Till Bossert — Investor
• Tilray Brands, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired BrewDog (brand, UK brewing operations and 11 bars) (Craft brewing and bars) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Mar 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired BrewDog (brand, UK brewing operations and 11 bars) in 2026 for $44.5M (Craft brewing and bars), United Kingdom. Acquired by Tilray Brands, Inc.. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/national/global-group-agrees-33m-brewdog-deal
• Times Internet Limited — Investor

  Investor. Backs Big Banyan Holdings Pte. Ltd.

• TMB3 Fund — Investor
• Tobias Raeber — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Cneo Partners.

• Tokuyama Corporation — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired JSR Corporation in-vitro diagnostics business (In-vitro diagnostics) in Japan, announced Thu Apr 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired JSR Corporation in-vitro diagnostics business in 2025 for $549.4M (In-vitro diagnostics), Japan. Acquired by Tokuyama Corporation. Source: https://maonline.jp/news/20250422d
• Tom Hendrickx — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Sotavento Capital.

• Toma Capital Management — Search fund, Santa Monica, California, US · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Specialized returnable packaging and rack management for national retail supply chains.

  • Acquired EZ Shipper Racks (EZR) (Retail asset recovery services). Specialized returnable packaging and rack management for national retail supply chains. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$12M Equity.
• Tomás Barrilero — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Pontem Capital.

• Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd — Strategic acquirer · Backed by KKR (seller)

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Pharmaceuticals) in India, announced Sun Jun 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

• TPG Growth III SF Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte. Ltd.

• TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by TPG Inc., Waverly Pte. Ltd., Asia Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd., TPG Growth III SF Pte. Ltd.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology in 2024. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1705031022.pdf

  • Acquired Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology in 2024 (Hospitals), India. Single-specialty hospital chain Backed by TPG Inc., Waverly Pte. Ltd., Asia Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd.. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1705031022.pdf
• TPG Inc. — Private equity fund, Fort Worth, TX
• TPG NewQuest — Investor

  Investor. Backs NewQuest Asia Fund IV (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

• TPG Nicobar SG Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by TPG Inc., TPG Rise Climate GSI SF Pte. Ltd., National Investment and Infrastructure Fund II, ICICI Bank Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited in 2026. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1784807810.pdf

  • Acquired Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited in 2026 (Infrastructure finance), India. Infrastructure lending NBFC Backed by TPG Inc., TPG Rise Climate GSI SF Pte. Ltd., National Investment and Infrastructure Fund II, ICICI Bank Limited. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1784807810.pdf
• TPG REGen SG Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by TPG Inc., TPG Rise Climate

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Siemens Gamesa Renewable Power Private Limited (Indian wind business) in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1747370624.pdf

• TPG Rise Climate — Investor

  Investor. Backs TPG REGen SG Pte. Ltd.

• TPG Rise Climate GSI SF Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs TPG Nicobar SG Pte. Ltd.

• TPG Scion SG Pte. Ltd. — Private equity fund · Backed by TPG Inc.

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Schott Poonawalla Private Limited in 2025. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1737718369.pdf

• Tracsis plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Mistral Data Limited (Rail software) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Mistral Data Limited in 2026 for $64.8M (Rail software), United Kingdom. Acquired by Tracsis plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/tracsis--trcs/proposed-acquisition-of-mistral-data-limited/9692321
• Trade Wind Capital — Search fund, Boston, MA · Backed by Search Fund Partners, Pacific Lake Partners

  Career-focused vocational training fulfilling critical nationwide skilled labor shortages.

  • Acquired North American Trade Schools (Skilled Trades Education). Career-focused vocational training fulfilling critical nationwide skilled labor shortages. Search capital raised: $500K Search / ~$10M Equity.
• Transición — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Bill Egan, Inversiones Cabiedes, Istria Capital, Leon Bartolome, Relay Investments, WSC & Company

  Search fund vehicle. Led by David Jacq. Acquired Mapex in 2018. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/mapex-enters-a-new-phase-of-growth-following-its-integration-into-the-proalpha-group/

  • Acquired Mapex in 2018 (Industrial software), Spain. Barcelona MES (manufacturing execution systems) software provider; EUR5.7M revenue 2018 Backed by ALZA Capital Partners, Alza Capital Partners, Bill Egan, Cabiedes Capital, Istria Capital, León Bartolomé, Relay Investments, WSC & Company. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/mapex-enters-a-new-phase-of-growth-following-its-integration-into-the-proalpha-group/
• Tres Coronas — Investor
• Trian Fund Management — Investor
• Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst — Private equity fund · Backed by Trian Fund Management, General Catalyst

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Janus Henderson Group plc (Asset management) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Dec 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Janus Henderson Group plc in 2025 for $7.40B (Asset management), United Kingdom. Acquired by Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst. Backed by Trian Fund Management, General Catalyst. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1274173/000110465925123536/tm2534023d1_ex99-1.htm
• Trilogy Search Partners — Investor, Washington, USA

  Category A search fund investor · Washington, USA · 70+ completed transactions, $240M fund; SaaS, healthcare, tech-enabled services.

  • Acquired Advanced Aircrew Academy in 2024 (Education and Training Services), United States
• Triple Private Equity — Investor
• Triplepoint — Investor
• True North — Investor

  Investor. Backs True North Fund V LLP.

• True North Fund V LLP — Private equity fund · Backed by True North, True North Fund VI LLP

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Zydus Wellness Limited in 2018. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652339266.pdf

• True North Fund VI LLP — Investor

  Investor. Backs True North Fund V LLP.

• True North Managers LLP — Investor

  Investor. Backs True North Fund VI LLP (listed by SEBI as North Fund VI LLP).

• TTCER Partners — Investor, California, USA

  Category A search fund investor · California, USA · founded 2007 · invested in 200+ search-acquired businesses; deeply active international coinvestor.

  • Acquired Freshtohome in 2019 (Ecommerce), India
• Turtle Capital — Investor
• TVS Shriram Growth Fund 4 — Investor

  Investor. Backs BCP Asia II Topco V Pte. Ltd.

• Two Infinity Partners — Investor

  Investor. Backs ChrysCapital Fund X.

• Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (TC Gosport Bidco / TC UK Topco) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired The Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company Limited (Passenger ferry) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Mar 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired The Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company Limited in 2026 for $15.7M (Passenger ferry), United Kingdom. Acquired by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (TC Gosport Bidco / TC UK Topco). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/fih-group--fih/disposal-of-the-portsmouth-harbour-ferry-company/9452137
• Ulam Transmission (Dimitri Novikov) — Search fund · Backed by SFClub, Cabiedes Capital, Legacy Partners, 9T Capital, Peter's Troop, Artos

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired SAMU (Soins des Arbres en Milieu Urbain) (Tree pruning / arboricultural services) in France, announced Mon Dec 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired SAMU (Soins des Arbres en Milieu Urbain) in 2025 for Not disclosed (target revenue ~€16M, ~20% EBITDA margin) (Tree pruning / arboricultural services), France. Acquired by Ulam Transmission (Dimitri Novikov). Backed by SFClub, Cabiedes, Legacy Partners, 9T Capital, Peter's Troop, Artos. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/ulam-transmission-takes-over-french-landscaping-company-samu/
• United Infrastructure — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Wood UK Transmission & Distribution business (Power network engineering) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Wood UK Transmission & Distribution business in 2025 for $77.6M (Power network engineering), United Kingdom. Acquired by United Infrastructure. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/wood-group-john---wg./sale-of-uk-t-d-to-united-infrastructure/9288611
• unnamed local family office — Investor
• USV Pvt Ltd — Strategic acquirer · Backed by Fireside Ventures (seller), Hindustan Unilever (seller)

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Nutritionalab Pvt Ltd (Wellbeing Nutrition) - 79% (Nutraceuticals / health and wellness) in India, announced Thu Feb 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

• V-Sciences Investments Pte Ltd — Private equity fund · Backed by Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1698062312.pdf

  • Acquired Green Agrevolution Private Limited (DeHaat) in 2022 (Agritech), India. Agri-tech input and output marketplace Backed by Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1670230780.pdf
• Valent Capital Partners — Search fund, Chicago, IL · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Recurring telecom analytics and communications management software for enterprise customers.

  • Acquired ISI telemanagement Sol (Unified CaaS telecom). Recurring telecom analytics and communications management software for enterprise customers. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$9M Equity.
• Valmaris Private Investors — Investor
• Ventura — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Business Software Group in 2021. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Business Software Group in 2021 (Software), Spain. Software company Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Ventura Search Capital — Investor
• Ventus Capital — Investor
• Versa Capital — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Cabiesa Capital, Ethos Search Capital, Istria Capital, Novidam, Sentinel Capital Partners, Tres Coronas

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Maxime Weissend. Acquired TodoExtintor and Seguretat SM Alcarràs in 2023. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/versa-capital-completes-its-search-process-with-the-acquisition-of-todoextintor-and-seguretat-sm-alcarras/

  • Acquired TodoExtintor and Seguretat SM Alcarràs in 2023 (Fire safety), Spain. Fire-equipment manufacturer (EUR8M sales) and gas-extinguishing services firm (EUR1.5M) Backed by ALZA Capital Partners, Alza Capital Partners, Cabiesa Capital, Ethos Search Capital, Istria Capital, Novidam, Sentinel, Tres Coronas Capital. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/versa-capital-completes-its-search-process-with-the-acquisition-of-todoextintor-and-seguretat-sm-alcarras/
• VertiGIS — Private equity fund · Backed by Battery Ventures

  Private equity buyer. Acquired 1Spatial plc (Geospatial software) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Jan 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired 1Spatial plc in 2026 for $117.6M (Geospatial software), United Kingdom. Acquired by VertiGIS. Backed by Battery Ventures. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/1spatial--spa/recommended-cash-offer-for-1spatial-plc/9370885
• Verus Inversiones — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Novas & Mar in 2023. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/

  • Acquired Novas & Mar in 2023 (Food distribution), Spain. Food distribution Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/spain-surpasses-75-sf-acquisitions-and-is-on-track-to-reach-100-by-the-end-of-2027/
• Vesta Capital Partners — Search fund · Backed by Alza Capital Partners, Inversiones Cabiedes, Istria Capital, JB46, Juergen Rilling, Pacific Lake Partners, Relay Investments

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Carlos Fernández. Acquired Salvavidas Cardio (Anek S3) in 2021. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/another-exit-in-spain-salvavidas-cardio-acquired-by-safe-life/

  • Acquired Salvavidas Cardio (Anek S3) in 2021 (Healthcare), Spain. AED / cardio-protection-as-a-service and training; EUR5-6M revenue Backed by ALZA Capital Partners, Alza Capital Partners, Cabiedes Capital, Istria Capital, JB46, Juergen Rilling, Pacific Lake Partners, Relay Investments. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/another-exit-in-spain-salvavidas-cardio-acquired-by-safe-life/
• Vestran — Search fund · Backed by Noveta (Novadvice), Peter's Troop, Alain Jarre, unnamed local family office

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired ADB Lux Services (Industrial maintenance, HVAC and photovoltaic installation services) in Luxembourg, announced Mon Jul 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired ADB Lux Services in 2026 for Not disclosed (Industrial maintenance, HVAC and photovoltaic installation services), Luxembourg. Acquired 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/
• Vigía Capital — Search fund · Backed by Juan Cuesta

  Search fund vehicle. Led by Javier González-Tovar. Acquired Plásticos Arias in 2020. Source: https://www.elespanol.com/invertia/mis-finanzas/fondos-de-inversion/20240521/alaluz-capital-mueve-fondo-search-funds-captar-millones-euros-comprar-pymes/856664791_0.html

  • Acquired Plásticos Arias in 2020 (Plastics manufacturing), Spain. Galician plastics manufacturer Backed by Juan Cuesta. Source: https://www.elespanol.com/invertia/mis-finanzas/fondos-de-inversion/20240521/alaluz-capital-mueve-fondo-search-funds-captar-millones-euros-comprar-pymes/856664791_0.html
• Visconti Capital — Search fund · Backed by SCIPIO Holding Group, ONEtoONE Asset Management
  • Acquired ELTI in 2024 (Testing, Inspection & Certification), Italy. Acquired by Visconti Capital, backed by SCIPIO Holding Group and ONEtoONE Asset Management
• Visional, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Thinkings Inc. (Recruitment software (ATS)) in Japan, announced Wed Jul 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Thinkings Inc. in 2025 for $93.9M (Recruitment software (ATS)), Japan. Acquired by Visional, Inc.. Source: https://maonline.jp/news/20250723a
• Vista Equity Partners — Private equity fund, Austin, TX
• Vito Giurazza — Investor
• Voke — Search fund · Backed by Spectra Investments
  • Acquired Agasus in 2019 (Computer Leasing/Resale), Brazil. Voke's searchers invested in Agasus; revenue grew from ~R$45M to ~R$543M.
• Volley Partners — Search fund, Belmont, California, US · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  Subscription-based professional development and mentoring platform for university faculty.

  • Acquired NCFDD (Faculty/university professional development). Subscription-based professional development and mentoring platform for university faculty. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$6M Equity.
• Vonzeo Capital — Investor, Vancouver, Canada

  Search fund investor (Category B) · Vancouver, Canada · founded 2017, first search fund investor outside the US; $40M fund across 13 non-US countries, check size $500K-$1M.

  • Acquired Sachem Partners, Spain
• Vossloh AG — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Cordel Group plc (Rail AI / survey analytics software) in United Kingdom, announced Wed May 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Cordel Group plc in 2026 for $39.1M (Rail AI / survey analytics software), United Kingdom. Acquired by Vossloh AG. Source: https://www.gibsondunn.com/uk-public-ma-the-month-in-a-minute-may-2026/
• Vulcan Two Group plc — Private equity fund

  Holding company. Acquired CloudRx Holdings Limited, Hyperdrug Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Webmed Pharmacy Ltd (Online pharmacy (ePharmacy)) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Feb 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired CloudRx Holdings Limited, Hyperdrug Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Webmed Pharmacy Ltd in 2026 for $56.3M (Online pharmacy (ePharmacy)), United Kingdom. Acquired by Vulcan Two Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/vulcan-two-group-plc--vul/proposed-placing-and-acquisitions/9449505
• WAD Capital — Search fund

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Ausloos Verpakkingstechniek (Packaging machinery and solutions) in Belgium, announced Thu Jul 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired E-Demonstrations in 2026 (Event production and experiential marketing), Belgium. Acquired by Nina Bos (WAD Capital CEO-in-Residence). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nina-bos-backed-by-wad-capital-acquires-e-demonstrations/
  • Acquired EURO-M Flexible Packaging in 2026 for Not disclosed (target ~€14M 2024 revenue, ~€1.2M EBITDA) (Flexible packaging films for the food industry), Belgium. Acquired by Sammy Lasseel (WAD Capital CEO-in-Residence). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/wad-capital-and-sammy-lasseel-acquire-euro-m-flexible-packaging/
  • Acquired Ausloos Verpakkingstechniek in 2026 for Not disclosed (target ~€18M annual revenue) (Packaging machinery and solutions), Belgium. Acquired by Thomas Muyldermans (WAD Capital CEO-in-Residence). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/wad-capital-ceo-in-residence-thomas-muyldermans-acquires-ausloos-verpakkingstechniek/
  • +1 more acquisition

    • Acquired Lardenoit Finance & Insurance in 2026 for Not disclosed (Insurance brokerage), Belgium. Acquired 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/
• Warburg Pincus — Private equity fund, New York, NY · Backed by Warburg Pincus
  • Acquired J.S.B. Co. in 2026 for $1.25B (Student housing), Japan. Acquired by Warburg Pincus. Backed by Warburg Pincus. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/warburg-pincus-to-launch-1.2bn-tender-offer-for-japan-dorm-operator-j.s.b
• Warburg Pincus (seller) — Investor
• Warburg Pincus (Warburg Pincus XI fund entities) — Investor

  Investor. Backs Cloverdell Investment Ltd.

• Wavebridge Capital (Giorgi Pailodze) — Investor
• Waverly Pte. Ltd. — Investor

  Investor. Backs TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte. Ltd.

• Wellington Management — Investor

  Investor. Backs Wellington Hadley Harbor AIV II Master Investors (Cayman) III, Ltd.

• West Fourth Partners — Search fund, New York, NY · Backed by Aspect Investors

  High-margin enterprise intranet software with strong gross retention and low capex requirements.

  • Acquired Axero Solutions (Intranet Software & Enterprise SaaS). High-margin enterprise intranet software with strong gross retention and low capex requirements. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$7M Equity.
• West Sands Partners — Search fund, Dallas, Texas, US · Backed by Anacapa Partners

  High-margin fertility treatment and clinical donor agency with strong patient referrals.

  • Acquired Pacific Fertility Center (Fertility clinic). High-margin fertility treatment and clinical donor agency with strong patient referrals. Search capital raised: $400K - $600K Search / ~$15M Equity.
• Whitehole — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs KG Capital.

• Wildcat Capital Partners — Search fund, Indianapolis, IN · Backed by Pacific Lake Partners, Search Fund Partners

  All-in-one management SaaS for sports academies and fitness facilities with monthly subscription fees.

  • Acquired Upper Hand (Sports Management Software). All-in-one management SaaS for sports academies and fitness facilities with monthly subscription fees. Search capital raised: $400K Search / ~$5M Equity.
• Will Thorndike — Investor
• William Thorndike — Investor
• Winvia Entertainment plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Rev Comps (trade & assets of Rev Corp Limited) (Online prize-draw competitions) in United Kingdom, announced Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Rev Comps (trade & assets of Rev Corp Limited) in 2026 for $15.9M (Online prize-draw competitions), United Kingdom. Acquired by Winvia Entertainment plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/winvia-entertainment-plc--wvia/acquisition-of-rev-comps/9571895
• Witzig Advisory Services Private Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by Samara Alternate Investment Fund, Samara Capital, Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Aditya Birla Retail Limited (More) in 2018. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652335960.pdf

  • Acquired Aditya Birla Retail Limited (More) in 2018 (Grocery retail), India. Supermarket and hypermarket chain Backed by Samara Alternate Investment Fund, Samara Capital, Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/1652335960.pdf
• Woodhall Holdings (DIFC) Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by Brookfield Global Transition Fund, Brookfield Asset Management

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Limited in 2022. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1671510779.pdf

• WSC & Company — Investor, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

  Category A search fund investor · Charlotte, NC · $2B+ portfolio enterprise value · 90+ companies backed; frequent co-investor with Relay & Miramar.

• Xavier Pladellorens — Investor
• XPS Pensions Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Polaris Actuaries & Consultants Ltd (Actuarial consulting for insurers) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Feb 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Austin Professional Resourcing LLP (APR) - trade and assets in 2026 for $22.0M (General insurance actuarial consulting), United Kingdom. Acquired by XPS Pensions Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/xps-pensions-group--xps/acquisition-of-the-trade-and-assets-of-apr/9637909
  • Acquired Polaris Actuaries & Consultants Ltd in 2025 for $31.6M (Actuarial consulting for insurers), United Kingdom. Acquired by XPS Pensions Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/xps-pensions-group--xps/acquisition-of-polaris-actuaries-consultants-ltd/8748441
• YC Holdings II, LLC — Investor

  Investor. Backs Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1.

• ZEAL Network SE — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired SevenCanyon (Online prize draw competitions) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired SevenCanyon in 2026 for $52.1M (Online prize draw competitions), United Kingdom. Acquired by ZEAL Network SE. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/national/prize-draw-business-acquired-by-german-lottery-group-in-38.6m-deal
• Zest Holding Investments Limited (with Zest Investments Limited, Samara Capital Partners Fund III Limited, Infinity Holdings and Infinity Holdings Sidecar I) — Private equity fund · Backed by Samara Capital, Convergent Finance LLP, Infinity Investment Management

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Agro Tech Foods Limited in 2024. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/feb2025.html

  • Acquired Agro Tech Foods Limited in 2024 for Open offer under the SEBI Takeover Code: Rs 366.24 cr for 26% of equity at Rs 578.03 per share (Packaged foods), India. Listed Indian foods company (Sundrop, Act II) bought from Conagra Brands' subsidiary CAG-Tech (Mauritius) Backed by Samara Capital, Convergent Finance LLP, Infinity Investment Management. Source: https://www.sebi.gov.in/statistics/open-offers/feb2025.html
• Zonnebaars Netherlands B.V. — Private equity fund · Backed by EQT, BPEA EQT

  Private equity acquisition vehicle. Acquired Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited in 2023. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1692360052.pdf

  • Acquired Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited in 2023 (Healthcare), India. Fertility clinic chain Backed by EQT, BPEA EQT. Source: https://www.cci.gov.in/images/summaryorders/en/summary1692360052.pdf
• Zubin Bharti Mittal — Investor

  Search fund investor. Backs Okintek Capital.

• Zydus Lifesciences Ltd — Strategic acquirer · Backed by PAI Partners (seller)

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Amplitude Surgical SA (85.6%) (Orthopaedic medical devices) in India, announced Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Assertio Holdings Inc in 2026 for $166.4M (Specialty pharmaceuticals), India. Acquired by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Source: https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/zydus-to-acquire-assertio-in-1-570-crore-deal-to-expand-us-business-126051301601_1.html
  • Acquired Amplitude Surgical SA (85.6%) in 2025 for $300.5M (Orthopaedic medical devices), India. Acquired by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Backed by PAI Partners (seller). Source: https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/zydus-lifesciences-to-buy-85-stake-in-amplitude-surgical-for-256-mn-euros-125031100578_1.html
• Zydus Wellness Ltd (via Alidac) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Comfort Click Limited (Health and wellness consumer products (e-commerce)) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Aug 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Comfort Click Limited in 2025 for $322.6M (Health and wellness consumer products (e-commerce)), United Kingdom. Acquired by Zydus Wellness Ltd (via Alidac). Source: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachHis/a2b486f8-1856-4ad1-bc83-f09463cc5c4e.pdf