Transactions

The transactions presented represent a combination of mandates executed directly by Blackhaven Capital, current engagements in progress and select transactions completed by our senior partners during their tenure at leading global investment banks, private equity firms and restructuring advisory platforms.

As an emerging force in the advisory space, Blackhaven’s strength lies in the depth of its leadership. Our foundation is built on decades of transactional experience across M&A, capital markets, special situations and board-level advisory. This cumulative expertise is embedded into every client engagement - delivering Wall Street-grade execution with boutique precision.

QXO
Private placement investment into Brad Jacobs’ new platform. Supported strategic capital raise for a platform focused on M&A and operational excellence in the building products sector.
 $300M
Capital Markets
Industry: Building Products
Completed
Hub International
Private investment into global insurance brokerage. Facilitated investment into one of the world’s largest insurance brokers to fund continued acquisition-led growth.
Private
Capital Markets
Industry: Insurance
Completed
PM Group
Apollo-led take-private transaction. Led execution on buyout of global manufacturing solutions firm.
$4.3B
LBO
Industry: Manufacturing
Completed
Hilton Worldwide
Blackstone acquisition of Hilton, one of the largest hospitality LBOs in history, securing global hotel and resort assets under a new growth strategy.
$26B
LBO
Industry: Hospitality
Completed
DuPont Performance Coatings
Acquisition by Carlyle. Advised on spinout and growth plan post-acquisition from DuPont.
$4.9B
LBO
Industry: Chemicals
Completed
Weather Channel
Blackstone-led secondary investment. Structured buy-in for additional equity stake in media asset. (Follow-on Investment)
$3.5B
M&A Advisory
Industry: Media
Completed
RJR Nabisco
KKR’s iconic LBO of RJR Nabisco, one of the largest and most storied buyouts ever completed.
$25B
LBO
Industry: Consumer Goods
Completed
Apex Tool Group
Acquisition by Bain Capital. Provided M&A advisory for global hand and power tool manufacturer.
$1.6B
M&A Advisory
Industry: Industrials
Completed
AIM MRO
Advised on add-on acquisitions of Tribologix and GPM (UK).
Private
M&A Advisory
Industry: Industrials / Aerospace
Completed
African Gold Acquisition Corporation
SPAC IPO listed on NYSE. Structured and launched mining-focused SPAC targeting strategic metals across Africa.
$400M
Capital Markets
Industry: Mining
Completed
Healthcare Services Acquisition Corp.
SPAC IPO targeting the healthcare sector. Capital raise and public listing for acquisition vehicle focused on health services platforms.
$330M
Capital Markets
Industry: Healthcare
Completed
Seaport Global Acquisition Corp.
SPAC IPO. Advised on formation and capital raise for a generalist acquisition corporation.
$150M
Capital Markets
Industry: General
Completed
Edoc Acquisition Corp.
SPAC IPO focused on healthtech verticals. Capital raise to support digital transformation in healthcare delivery and diagnostics.
$90M
Capital Markets
Industry: Healthtech
Completed
Roman DBDR Tech Acquisition Corp.
SPAC IPO. Advised on public offering for tech-focused blank check company.
$200M
Capital Markets
Industry: Technology
Completed
Spartacus Acquisition Corp.
SPAC IPO. Launched SPAC targeting disruptive and scalable digital platforms.
$200M
Capital Markets
Industry: Healthtech
Completed
Software Acquisition Group Inc. II
SPAC IPO and de-SPAC with CuriosityStream. Advised across full SPAC lifecycle including combination with streaming content platform.
$170M
Capital Markets
Industry: Streaming / Media
Completed
Health Sciences Acquisitions Corp. 2
SPAC IPO. Targeting innovative life sciences and biopharma platforms.
$160M
Capital Markets
Industry: Life Sciences
Completed
B. Riley Principal Merger Corp. II
SPAC IPO. Generalist vehicle launched for opportunistic acquisitions.
$175M
Capital Markets
Industry: General
Completed
Software Acquisition Group Inc.
SPAC IPO. First iteration of software-focused acquisition platform brought public.
$253M
Capital Markets
Industry: Media / Technology
Completed
Netfin Acquisition Corp
SPAC IPO and de-SPAC with Triterras. Closed merger with fintech firm focused on trade finance.
$253M
Capital Markets
Industry: Fintech
Completed
American Greetings & TruGreen
Advised CD&R on acquisitions. Provided full M&A execution support for dual-platform consumer services investments.
$1.5B
M&A Advisory
Industry: Consumer Services
Completed
American Medical Response (AMR)
KKR carve-out acquisition from Envision. Supported LBO and operational strategy for emergency medical services leader.
$2.4B
LBO
Industry: Healthcare
Completed
CommScope
Carlyle-led acquisition. Advised on take-private infrastructure tech platform.
$3.9B
M&A Advisory
Industry: Infrastructure
Completed
Burger King
Bain Capital acquisition of Burger King, revitalizing the global fast-food chain through operational restructuring and brand expansion.
$1.5B
LBO
Industry: Restaurants
Completed