Firm at a glance
The Halifax Group is a platform private equity firm founded in 1999 and has reported raising approximately $2.2 billion in capital, per its own website [S1].
What they buy
The Halifax Group’s public portfolio demonstrates a pattern of acquiring platform businesses across three primary sectors: outsourced business services, franchising, and health and wellness [S1]. The firm appears to target established franchise systems and service businesses, with recent activity including mobility equipment providers, HVAC parts distributors, and home care franchises [S1]. Portfolio companies span both traditional B2B services and consumer-facing franchise concepts [S1].
Portfolio
Outsourced Business Services
Universal Air Conditioner (platform, acquired October 2024), The Liberty Group (platform, acquired June 2022), Southern Exteriors (platform, acquired June 2021), and TriMech (platform, acquired January 2020) [S1].
Health & Wellness
Elevate Care International, operating as Comfort Keepers in the US and Ireland (platform, acquired October 2023), and CDL Nuclear Technologies (platform, acquired December 2021) [S1].
Franchising
101 Mobility (platform, acquired December 2022), PJ United (platform, acquired December 2020), and Maverick Fitness (platform, acquired December 2019) [S1].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* Rob Holcomb acquisition, July 7, 2026 [S2]
* Stinger / UTV Stereo add-on, May 8, 2026 [S2]
* Dave Evans acquisition, October 2, 2025 [S2]
* Howard Miller acquisition, March 27, 2025 [S2]
* Q-mation acquisition, December 19, 2024 [S2]
* Universal Air Conditioner acquisition, November 13, 2024 [S2]
* Harmar Mobility / Pollock Lifts add-on, September 24, 2024 [S2]
* Alex McNutt acquisition, September 5, 2024 [S2]
* Stinger / Race Sport Lighting, Inc. add-on, July 19, 2024 [S2]
* Southern Exteriors exit, May 7, 2024 [S2]
How this firm fits a seller
The Halifax Group appears to pursue a buy-and-build strategy, completing two add-on acquisitions in the trailing 12 months per public records [S1]. The firm’s portfolio suggests interest in businesses with franchise or multi-location models, as well as specialized service providers in niche markets [S1]. The documented exit of Southern Exteriors in May 2024 demonstrates active portfolio management and realization activity [S2]. Owner-operators in the business services, franchise, or healthcare sectors may find sector alignment with The Halifax Group’s existing investment themes [S1].
Sources
[S1] https://thehalifaxgroup.com (as of 2026-03-20)
[S2] https://thehalifaxgroup.com/news/ (as of 2024-07-24)
Frequently asked questions
Does The Halifax Group buy Health & Wellness businesses?
Yes, The Halifax Group has acquired health and wellness platforms including Elevate Care International (Comfort Keepers) in October 2023 and CDL Nuclear Technologies in December 2021 [S1]. These investments represent approximately one-third of the firm’s publicly disclosed portfolio [S1].
What companies has The Halifax Group acquired recently?
Recent acquisitions include Universal Air Conditioner in November 2024, Q-mation in December 2024, and Howard Miller in March 2025, per the firm’s news page [S2]. The firm also completed add-on acquisitions for existing platforms, including Harmar Mobility / Pollock Lifts in September 2024 [S2].
Where is The Halifax Group based and how big is the firm?
The Halifax Group has reported raising approximately $2.2 billion in capital since its founding in 1999 [S1]. Specific office locations were not disclosed in publicly available materials reviewed as of March 2026 [S1].
Is The Halifax Group still actively acquiring?
Yes, The Halifax Group completed its most recent acquisition of Rob Holcomb in July 2026, indicating ongoing investment activity [S2]. The firm has completed at least eight transactions in the trailing 24 months, including both platform acquisitions and add-ons [S2].
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