Industry data for buying and selling businesses
How many businesses exist in an industry, what they typically sell for, and where they're concentrated. Every figure is sourced and shows its methodology — no estimates dressed up as facts.
Industry Statistics
Counts drawn directly from DealSeam's companies database. Each page shows whether the figure represents acquirable businesses or registered providers.
How many trucking companies are there in the US? (2026 data)
380,499registered dental providers (CMS NPPES)How many dental practices are there in the US? (2026 data)
717,705registered physical therapy providers (CMS NPPES)How many physical therapy clinics are there in the US? (2026 data)
307,467registered home health providers (CMS NPPES)How many home health agencies are there in the US? (2026 data)
104,825registered veterinary providers (CMS NPPES)How many veterinary practices are there in the US? (2026 data)
PE Roll-up Trackers
Who is acquiring businesses in each industry — the named private-equity-backed consolidator platforms, their PE backers, and recent activity, each with a source.
16 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying HVAC businesses?22 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying pest control businesses?15 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying roofing businesses?18 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying plumbing businesses?10 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying accounting firms?18 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying MSPs and IT services companies?18 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying dental practices?18 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying dermatology practices?18 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying fire & life safety companies?18 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying electrical contractors?21 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying landscaping companies?24 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying home health agencies?17 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying home care agencies?16 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying insurance agencies?23 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying RIAs and wealth management firms?23 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying waste hauling companies?19 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying janitorial companies?17 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying septic companies?10 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying security integrators?19 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying restoration companies?21 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying tree service companies?12 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying pool service companies?15 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying garage door companies?14 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying paving companies?19 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying optometry practices?13 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying funeral homes?12 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying car washes?19 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying collision repair shops?16 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying auto repair shops?13 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying child care centers?17 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying behavioral health practices?16 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying engineering firms?20 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying staffing agencies?19 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying marketing agencies?21 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying gyms and fitness studios?16 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying salons and spas?16 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying trucking companies?16 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying freight brokers and 3PLs?22 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying machine shops?18 named acquirers, source-verified
Who is buying urgent care centers?18 named acquirers, source-verified
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