Long Point Capital (“LPC”), a private equity firm focused on investments in professional services companies, is pleased to announce the successful realization of its investment in MNS Engineers (“MNS”) through the merger of MNS with BKF Engineers (“BKF”), a LPC portfolio company. As part of the transaction, LPC provided liquidity to its investors in MNS while maintaining its continued investment in the combined BKF platform.
The combined company will operate under the BKF brand and represents a leading engineering consulting platform across the Western United States. The merger brings together two highly complementary firms with deep expertise in civil engineering, surveying, planning, and construction management. The combined organization has nearly 800 professionals across more than 20 offices and serves clients across transportation, water, government, and institutional development end markets.
This strategic combination reflects Long Point Capital’s long-term investment approach of partnering with founder- and management-led businesses to build scaled, market-leading platforms. Both BKF and MNS were LPC partner companies prior to the merger, underscoring a deliberate growth strategy focused on expanding capabilities and geographic reach.
The merger was driven by strong alignment between BKF and MNS management around a shared vision to build a stronger, more client-centric business positioned for continued growth.
“BKF and MNS each built exceptional reputations serving clients across California and the Pacific Northwest,” said Ira Starr, Founding Partner at Long Point Capital. “This transaction represents a successful outcome for our MNS investors while also advancing our continued investment in BKF as a scaled, differentiated engineering consulting platform. By bringing these organizations together, we are creating a business with the talent, capabilities, and reach to deliver more comprehensive solutions for clients and pursue larger, more complex opportunities.”
Add-On Acquisition Criteria
BKF is currently looking to acquire complementary services businesses supporting infrastructure in the Western United States with EBITDA of at least $2 million.
Please reach out with any acquisition ideas to Tanya Bilezikjian tanya.bilezikjian@bkf.com or Jason Lui jlui@lpcfund.com. Appropriate referral fees for completed transactions will be paid.
About BKF
With more than 110 years in business, BKF is a leading planning, engineering, surveying, and construction management firm specializing in transportation, water, development, and government markets across the Western United States. For more information, please visit www.bkf.com.
About Long Point Capital
Long Point Capital is a value-added partner that invests in founder-, family-, and management-owned companies with strong management teams and attractive growth prospects. The firm primarily focuses on professional services businesses, particularly engineering, architecture, and related consulting services, while selectively pursuing opportunities in other sectors. Long Point supports portfolio companies with capital and strategic resources to drive growth, including organic initiatives and add-on acquisitions. Our typical platform companies have $5 million to $30 million in EBITDA. Learn more at www.longpointcapital.com.