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Buyers by industry

DFX currently tracks 598 private equity firms buying in 31 niches, as of 6 October 2026.

IndustryBuyersTransactionsLatestOpen in the finder
Healthcare companies2395586 October 2026Filter
Manufacturing companies1833542 October 2026Filter
Software companies1604265 October 2026Filter
Life sciences and pharmaceutical companies861362 September 2026Filter
IT services firms and managed service providers466216 September 2026Filter
Logistics and transportation companies31721 October 2026Filter
Aerospace and defense companies295022 September 2026Filter
Food and beverage companies28373 September 2026Filter
Waste management and recycling companies283221 September 2026Filter
Dental practices and dental service organizations26295 August 2026Filter
Packaging companies26413 September 2026Filter
HVAC companies25408 September 2026Filter
Behavioral health providers233716 July 2025Filter
Cybersecurity companies212330 September 2026Filter
Wealth management firms19274 August 2026Filter
Schools, education and childcare providers182916 September 2026Filter
Plumbing companies183029 June 2026Filter
Distribution companies172923 September 2026Filter
Landscaping and lawn care companies141913 January 2026Filter
Veterinary practices141625 August 2026Filter
Home services companies131620 July 2026Filter
Environmental services companies111427 May 2025Filter
Testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies101421 July 2026Filter
Fire protection and life safety companies94417 September 2026Filter
Pharmacies and specialty pharmacies992 September 2026Filter
Roofing companies92023 September 2026Filter
Insurance agencies and brokers83330 June 2025Filter
Pest control companies73728 September 2026Filter
Industrial services companies667 July 2026Filter
Accounting and tax firms5814 July 2026Filter
Physical therapy practices41517 September 2026Filter

Updated . Counts are of dated announcements that name a private equity sponsor DFX has resolved to a firm record.