Deal History

300+ total transactions representing $15B+ in aggregate value — 10 tracked below spanning 2022–2025 · 5 industries

300+
Total Transactions
5
Industries
2022–2025
Years Active
Business Services4
Association Headquarters (AH) advisory transaction2025
Acquired by PE: Multiple portfolio companies

Advisory to association management company and portfolio company on acquisition activity. Reflects Blue River's buy-side practice serving PE platforms.

Buy SideBuy Side Advisor
MES Life Safety acquisition of Safety Inc.2025
Acquired by PE: MES Life Safety

Advisory to MES Life Safety (portfolio company of Platte River Equity) on acquisition of Safety Inc. Continued advisory to PE platform for add-on acquisitions in life safety and investigative services.

Buy SideBuy Side Advisor
Sale of Fraud Sniffr to Sunlake Capital and Mangrove Equity Partners2025
Acquired by PE: Sunlake Capital and Mangrove Equity Partners

Exclusive sell-side advisor on sale of leading fraud detection and investigations company. Transaction created Sphere Investigations Holdings platform through partnerships with Fraud Sniffr, Phenix Investigations, and Marshall Investigative Group.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Effectus Group by Riveron2024
Strategic acquirer: Riveron

Co-advisor with Guggenheim Securities on Riveron's acquisition of Effectus Group, accounting and advisory services firm. Transaction expanded Riveron's West Coast presence and accounting advisory capabilities.

Buy SideCo Advisor
Distribution & Logistics1
Sale of Unisan (undisclosed buyer)2024
Strategic acquirer: Strategic acquirer

Sell-side advisory to founder-owned company. Client testimonial highlights Blue River's professionalism, honesty, and clear communication throughout process.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Discrete Manufacturing3
Acquisition of Electro-Tech Industries by Continuim Equity Partners2025
Acquired by PE: Continuim Equity Partners

Advisory to Pittsburgh-based PE fund Continuim on acquisition of vertically integrated manufacturer of electrical power distribution solutions. Transaction marked Continuim's first investment within power generation, transmission, and distribution thesis.

Buy SideBuy Side Advisor
Multiple acquisitions by Solve Industrial Motion Group via Audax2025
Acquired by PE: Audax Private Equity / Solve Industrial

Ongoing advisory to Solve Industrial Motion Group (Audax PE portfolio company) on multiple acquisitions including D&D Global and other power transmission and industrial motion companies.

Buy SideBuy Side Advisor
Acquisition of MasterDrive by Solve Industrial Motion Group2022
Acquired by PE: Solve Industrial Motion Group

Advisory to Solve Industrial Motion Group (Audax Private Equity portfolio company) on acquisition of power transmission components manufacturer. Part of systematic acquisition strategy building comprehensive industrial components platform.

Buy SideBuy Side Advisor
Process Manufacturing1
Sale of TrynEx Inc. (undisclosed buyer)2024
Strategic acquirer: Strategic acquirer

Sell-side advisory balancing diverse issues that arise during transaction process. Client testimonial emphasizes Blue River's accessibility and empathy toward family business transition.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Software & SaaS1
Sale of Prime Technologies to TMA Systems2023
Acquired by PE: TMA Systems

Exclusive sell-side advisor on sale of 25-year-old calibration management software leader to TMA Systems (portfolio company of Silversmith Capital Partners). TMA serves 1,650+ clients managing 55,000+ facilities.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor