M&A Deal Summary

Sound Growth Partners Acquires BARS

On June 18, 2025, private equity firm Sound Growth Partners acquired business services company BARS

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sound Growth Partners’ 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Sound Growth Partners’ 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sound Growth Partners’ 2nd transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-06-18
Target BARS
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Sound Growth Partners
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

BARS

Lakewood, Colorado, United States
BARS is a provider of in-store, ID check compliance services for convenience and grocery stores in the U.S. BARS was founded in 1997 and is based in Lakewood, Colorado.

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Buyer
DESCRIPTION

Sound Growth Partners is a private equity firm focused providing all the equity and debt financing necessary to swiftly acquire and grow lower-middle-market companies. The Firm exclusively targets market leaders within protected niche segments—typically businesses with $2 $15 million of EBITDA operating in the consumer products/services, business services, distribution, and light manufacturing sectors. Sound Growth Partners was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in Edmonds, Washington.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Business Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Colorado M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 5 of 5
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-10-25 LPi

New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States

LPi is a provider of advertising-supported, print and digital bulletins and newsletters to faith-based, community, and membership organizations across the U.S. LPi is based in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

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