Tracked deals
12
12 tracked deals across 2020-2025.
Austin, Texas, United States
Evolution Strategy Partners partners with entrepreneur-owned industrial and commercial service businesses as a values-driven investor, staying engaged to help portfolio leaders accelerate growth. It typically targets industrial and commercial service businesses with under $75 million in revenue.
Tracked deals
12
12 tracked deals across 2020-2025.
Recent pace
0
0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.
Deal mix
Addon
8 addon · 3 recapitalization · 1 buyout
Last 5 years
Supporting Data
Amped Electric, a portfolio company of Evolution Strategy Partners, has acquired LEED Electric, Inc. The owners, Theresa and John Gilmer, sold the business as part of their retirement plan; John Gilmer will remain to support a smooth transition while LEED leverages Amped's resources to continue serving customers and grow.
Shelby Township-based DiPonio Contracting, a portfolio company of Evolution Strategy Partners, has acquired Lodestar Construction of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The add-on expands DiPonio’s presence across the lower peninsula and strengthens its utilities maintenance and infrastructure construction capabilities for municipal and public-sector customers.
Sentry Safety Solutions has acquired Tactical Safety Solutions, a provider of safety professionals, technical rescue teams, and first-response services, expanding Sentry’s rescue and training capabilities. The deal is backed by Mitchell Capital and Evolution Strategy Partners and positions Sentry to accelerate growth and expand services across construction, manufacturing, energy, and petrochemical end markets.
Sentry Safety Solutions has acquired Texas Commercial Fire & Safety (TCFS) to expand its technology-enabled safety services and strengthen its presence across Texas’ industrial markets. The transaction was financed by Mitchell Capital and Evolution Strategy Partners and will combine Sentry’s digital safety tools with TCFS’s local fire- and safety-service capabilities while TCFS continues to operate locally.
Evolution Strategy Partners, a private equity firm based in Austin, acquired Amped Electric, an electrical service contractor serving Greater Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Amped will operate as an independent portfolio company under Evolution as the firm looks to expand its infrastructure platform and establish a Southeast U.S. presence.
Ethoscapes, a commercial landscaping platform and portfolio company of Evolution Strategy Partners, has acquired Houston Landscapes Unlimited, a large Houston-area commercial landscape and irrigation contractor. Equity for the transaction was provided by Evolution Strategy Partners alongside Gemini Investors and Genesis Park; financial terms were not disclosed. Dean Carpenter, founder and president of Houston Landscapes Unlimited, was advised by CCG Advisors on the sale.
Evolution Strategy Partners completed the recapitalization of its portfolio company DiPonio Contracting, bringing new equity and debt capital into the partnership. The additional financing is intended to support DiPonio’s organic growth, investment in its team and equipment, and expansion across Michigan and the upper Midwest via strategic acquisitions.
Evolution Strategy Partners and its Westco Green Industry platform have added Champions Hydro-Lawn to their Houston-based commercial landscaping platform. Equity for the add-on was provided by Evolution, Gemini Investors, and Genesis Park; Champions’ founder Lou Triche will remain in a consulting role and the combined organization will expand service breadth and geographic reach in the greater Houston market.
Westco Grounds Maintenance, a Houston-based platform backed by Evolution Strategy Partners and Gemini Investors, has acquired Cornerstone Maintenance and Landscaping. The add-on strengthens Westco's presence across the greater Houston market and expands its commercial and municipal landscaping service capabilities; terms were not disclosed.
Evolution Strategy Partners completed a recapitalization of Allied Underground, LLC to support the company’s next phase of growth. Allied Underground, a Bertram, Texas-based underground water, wastewater and storm sewer construction contractor, will retain founder Leonard Meredith as CEO and receive capital for equipment, personnel, and expansion in the greater Austin market.
Westco Grounds Maintenance, a Houston-based commercial landscaping platform backed by Evolution Strategy Partners and Gemini Investors, has acquired Gardenmania Landscaping, a Magnolia, Texas-based residential landscape maintenance and installation company. The add-on expands Westco's presence in north-central Houston and complements its residential service offerings; terms were not disclosed.
Evolution Strategy Partners (reported elsewhere as Altos Partners), Gemini Investors, and senior members of Westco's management recapitalized Westco Grounds Maintenance Inc., a Houston-based commercial landscaping installation and maintenance provider. The transaction establishes Westco as a platform for a buy-and-build growth strategy in the greater Houston market; Manny González was named CEO and Cadence Bank provided credit facilities. Terms were not disclosed.
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