HVAC Private Equity Consolidation Accelerates (2024-2026)

Private equity has aggressively targeted the U.S. HVAC sector from 2024 through early 2026, with record deal volume, accelerated platform formation, and a surge in add-on acquisitions. The industry is described as one of the most actively consolidated sectors in the lower middle market.

“Private equity has aggressively targeted the U.S. HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) sector over the past three years. From 2024 through early 2026, the industry has experienced record deal volume, accelerated platform formation, and a surge in add-on acquisitions, positioning HVAC as one of the most actively consolidated sectors in the lower middle market.”

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