Compliance software sells to buyers who cannot skip it: life sciences quality teams, health plans, fund managers and employers with safety or training duties. That recurring need is why private equity and large software acquirers have been active in the category.
This guide ranks advisors by the compliance and regulatory deals they are named on in 2026. The deals range from a GRC training platform to a 340B drug discount compliance platform, so read each entry for the specific niche before you assume a firm fits yours.
How We Ranked These Advisors
Ranking Method
Deals on record. The count of compliance and regtech software transactions in the ProCloser Deal Index where a public source names the firm as an advisor.
Side coverage. Whether the firm is named on the sell side, the buy side or both. It is shown for each firm and does not change the order.
Recency. How recently the firm's latest named compliance and regtech software deal was announced. It breaks ties between firms with the same deal count.
The pool is 11 compliance and regtech software deals announced in 2026, each tied to a press release, SEC filing or news report. A firm that advised on more deals in the pool ranks higher. Ties break on the most recent announcement. The Deal Index records only advisors a public source names, so a firm can have closed work that does not appear here. This is a ranking of public deal evidence, not a quality score.
Compliance and RegTech Software Advisors at a Glance
| Advisor | Deals on Record | Role | Latest Deal Announced | Latest Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. AlixPartners | 1 | buy-side | October 19, 2026 | ONE group solutions |
| 2. PwC | 1 | buy-side | October 19, 2026 | ONE group solutions |
| 3. PwC Luxembourg | 1 | sell-side | October 19, 2026 | ONE group solutions |
| 4. Moelis & Company | 1 | buy-side | October 13, 2026 | PickTrace |
| 5. Software Equity Group | 1 | sell-side | October 13, 2026 | PickTrace |
| 6. Shea & Company | 1 | buy-side | September 29, 2026 | EasyLlama |
| 7. Vista Point Advisors | 1 | sell-side | September 29, 2026 | EasyLlama |
| 8. Carlsquare | 1 | buy-side | September 22, 2026 | ConSense |
The 8 Best M&A Advisors for Compliance and RegTech Software
1 AlixPartners
AlixPartners appears in the ProCloser Deal Index on one compliance and regtech software transaction: the buy-side role on ONE group solutions's sale to New Private Equity, announced October 19, 2026.
- ONE group solutions, acquired by New Private Equity (October 19, 2026). AlixPartners advised on the buy-side. Fund governance and ManCo/AIFM services. Source: New Private Equity partners with ONE group solutions to build the data-driven fund governa
Best for: Sellers who want an advisor with a record on the same side of the table as them.
2 PwC
PwC appears in the ProCloser Deal Index on one compliance and regtech software transaction: the buy-side role on ONE group solutions's sale to New Private Equity, announced October 19, 2026. The firm's full record across every sector is on its advisor page.
- ONE group solutions, acquired by New Private Equity (October 19, 2026). PwC advised on the buy-side. Fund governance and ManCo/AIFM services. Source: New Private Equity partners with ONE group solutions to build the data-driven fund governa
Best for: Owners who want a bank that has already worked on a close comparable.
3 PwC Luxembourg
PwC Luxembourg appears in the ProCloser Deal Index on one compliance and regtech software transaction: the sell-side role on ONE group solutions's sale to New Private Equity, announced October 19, 2026.
- ONE group solutions, acquired by New Private Equity (October 19, 2026). PwC Luxembourg advised on the sell-side. Fund governance and ManCo/AIFM services. Source: New Private Equity partners with ONE group solutions to build the data-driven fund governa
Best for: Founders weighing a strategic buyer against a financial sponsor.
4 Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company appears in the ProCloser Deal Index on one compliance and regtech software transaction: the buy-side role on PickTrace's sale to Terminus Capital Partners, announced October 13, 2026. The firm's full record across every sector is on its advisor page.
- PickTrace, acquired by Terminus Capital Partners (October 13, 2026). Moelis & Company advised on the buy-side. Agtech workforce management and compliance software. Source: Terminus Capital Partners makes majority growth investment in PickTrace to support and acc
Best for: Companies whose likely buyers are listed or large-cap acquirers.
5 Software Equity Group
Software Equity Group appears in the ProCloser Deal Index on one compliance and regtech software transaction: the sell-side role on PickTrace's sale to Terminus Capital Partners, announced October 13, 2026. The firm's full record across every sector is on its advisor page.
- PickTrace, acquired by Terminus Capital Partners (October 13, 2026). Software Equity Group advised on the sell-side. Agtech workforce management and compliance software. Source: Terminus Capital Partners makes majority growth investment in PickTrace to support and acc
Best for: Owners who want to see a recent, dated deal before a first call.
6 Shea & Company
Shea & Company appears in the ProCloser Deal Index on one compliance and regtech software transaction: the buy-side role on EasyLlama's sale to Inverness Graham, announced September 29, 2026.
- EasyLlama, acquired by Inverness Graham (September 29, 2026). Shea & Company advised on the buy-side. GRC compliance training platform for SMBs. Source: Inverness Graham Acquires EasyLlama, Driving the Next Phase of Governance, Risk, and Compl
Best for: Sellers comparing a specialist boutique with a bulge-bracket name.
7 Vista Point Advisors
Vista Point Advisors appears in the ProCloser Deal Index on one compliance and regtech software transaction: the sell-side role on EasyLlama's sale to Inverness Graham, announced September 29, 2026. The firm's full record across every sector is on its advisor page.
- EasyLlama, acquired by Inverness Graham (September 29, 2026). Vista Point Advisors advised on the sell-side. GRC compliance training platform for SMBs. Source: Inverness Graham Acquires EasyLlama, Driving the Next Phase of Governance, Risk, and Compl
Best for: Buyers who want a named adviser on the acquiring side.
8 Carlsquare
Carlsquare appears in the ProCloser Deal Index on one compliance and regtech software transaction: the buy-side role on ConSense's sale to Maguar Capital, announced September 22, 2026. The firm's full record across every sector is on its advisor page.
- ConSense, acquired by Maguar Capital (September 22, 2026). Carlsquare advised on the buy-side. Quality and integrated management systems software. Source: Carlsquare advised Maguar Capital on the acquisition financing of ConSense - carlsquare.co
Best for: Companies that want an advisor with a current-year track record.
How to Choose a Compliance and RegTech Software M&A Advisor
- Match the niche first. Compliance software for life sciences, health plans and fund governance are different markets with different buyers.
- Check whether the firm advised the seller or the buyer, since buy-side records are common in sponsor-led deals.
- Open the source link and confirm the advisor is named in the announcement.
- Ask how the firm handled a regulated buyer's diligence, since compliance targets are often reviewed more closely.
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