Growable Ventures (Aruza Founders) Acquires Obex Pest Defense
December 27, 2024
Growable Ventures, led by Solomon Airhart and Jordan Agee, has acquired Denver-based Obex Pest Defense, a residential pest control company founded by Sean Licalzi in 2020. The buyers plan to scale Obex across Colorado, leveraging their experience from Aruza Pest Control to grow Obex into a leading residential pest control brand in the state.
- Buyers
- Growable Ventures, Solomon Airhart, Jordan Agee
- Targets
- Obex Pest Defense
- Sellers
- Sean Licalzi
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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