Galloway Secures Kelso's Backing for Strategic Growth

Deal News | Jun 11, 2025 | Kelso & Company

Kelso & Company, through its Kelso Fund XI, has announced the acquisition of Galloway & Company, a renowned multidisciplinary architecture and engineering (A&E) firm. This acquisition, made in collaboration with ARA Services Partners and led by George Pierson, a seasoned executive in the A&E sector, underscores Kelso's ambition to establish a significant presence in the A&E market. Galloway is touted as the cornerstone for this new platform, with intentions to further infuse substantial equity to bolster a wider M&A strategy within the sector.

Sectors

  • Architecture and Engineering
  • Private Equity

Geography

  • United States – Kelso & Company, Galloway, and ARA Services Partners are all based in the United States, focusing on investments likely within this country.

Industry

  • Architecture and Engineering – Galloway & Company operates as a multidisciplinary Architecture and Engineering firm, providing a comprehensive suite of A&E services.
  • Private Equity – Kelso & Company is a private equity firm involved in the acquisition, highlighting the investment as part of their platform creation strategy for strategic growth in the A&E sector.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Kelso & CompanyAcquirerCompanyA private equity firm that led the acquisition through its Kelso Fund XI.
    Galloway & CompanyTargetCompanyA multidisciplinary Architecture and Engineering firm that provides services to both private and public sector markets.
    ARA Services PartnersPartnerCompanyAn independent sponsor partnering with Kelso, led by George Pierson, aiming to establish a platform strategy in the A&E sector.