Firm at a glance
CenterOak Partners is a platform private equity firm headquartered in Dallas, TX, with more than $2.5 billion in equity capital commitments, per its website [S1].
What they buy
The firm’s portfolio reflects a focus on service businesses across business services, consumer services, and industrial services sectors [S2]. CenterOak appears to pursue platform investments in fragmented service industries, building companies through both organic growth and add-on acquisitions. Recent activity includes both new platform investments and bolt-on transactions, with two add-on acquisitions completed in the trailing twelve months as of April 2026 [S3].
Portfolio
Business Services
Guardian Access Solutions, HK Solutions Group, Now CFO, Village Green, CollisionRight, Shamrock Environmental (exited February 2025), and TruRoad [S2].
Consumer Services
Entomo Brands, Grismer Tire, HomeTown Services, Solid Ground Solutions, FullSpeed Automotive, Service Champions, Turf Masters (exited December 2025), and Wetzel’s Pretzels [S2].
Industrial Services
Cascade Windows, SurfacePrep, and Vivify [S2].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* April 2, 2026: Acquired Grismer Tire [S3]
* December 11, 2025: Exited Turf Masters Brands [S3]
* June 30, 2025: Acquired NOW CFO [S3]
* May 29, 2025: Completed add-on acquisition of Brothers Pest Control [S3]
* February 14, 2025: Exited Shamrock Environmental [S3]
* January 24, 2025: Completed add-on acquisition of Cardinal Lawns [S3]
How this firm fits a seller
CenterOak’s portfolio composition suggests the firm targets founder-owned and family-owned service businesses with potential for geographic expansion and consolidation. The firm’s recent transaction history demonstrates both active new platform investment and ongoing support for existing portfolio companies through add-on acquisitions [S3]. The firm has also demonstrated exit activity, with two portfolio companies sold in the past 24 months, indicating an active approach to portfolio management [S3]. Service business owners in automotive, home services, environmental services, and related sectors may find alignment with CenterOak’s investment focus.
Sources
[S1] https://centeroakpartners.com (as of 2026-04-22)
[S2] https://centeroakpartners.com/investments/ (as of 2026-04-22)
[S3] https://centeroakpartners.com/news/ (as of 2026-04-22)
Frequently asked questions
Does CenterOak Partners buy business services businesses?
Yes, approximately one-third of CenterOak’s disclosed portfolio operates in business services, including companies such as Guardian Access Solutions, HK Solutions Group, Now CFO, Village Green, CollisionRight, and TruRoad [S2]. The firm acquired Now CFO as a platform investment in June 2025 [S3].
What companies has CenterOak Partners acquired recently?
CenterOak’s most recent disclosed platform acquisition was Grismer Tire in April 2026 [S3]. The firm also acquired NOW CFO in June 2025 and completed two add-on acquisitions in the trailing year: Brothers Pest Control in May 2025 and Cardinal Lawns in January 2025 [S3].
Where is CenterOak Partners based and how big is the firm?
CenterOak Partners is based in Dallas, TX, and reports more than $2.5 billion in equity capital commitments as of April 2026 [S1]. The firm maintains one office location in Dallas [S1].
Is CenterOak Partners still actively acquiring?
Yes, CenterOak completed its most recent disclosed acquisition in April 2026 with the purchase of Grismer Tire [S3]. The firm has completed six transactions in the past 24 months, including two platform acquisitions, two add-on acquisitions, and two exits, indicating active investment and portfolio management activity [S3].
This profile is maintained by CT Acquisitions as an independent third-party reference. CT Acquisitions is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a representative of the firm profiled. All facts sourced from publicly available materials as of the dates cited.