Looking for banker/broker recommendations in the trades and essential services

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by a searcher from Yeshiva University - Sy Syms School of Business
in Los Angeles, CA, USA

2w ago

Looking for banker/broker recommendations in the trades and essential services

I have spoken with a fair number of bankers and brokers and was wondering if anyone has come across intermediaries who consistently bring quality founder-led deals in the trades and essential services space. Happy to take recommendations on people you have actually closed with or had a good process with. Bankers and brokers, feel free to reach out directly as well. We are an independent sponsor and move quickly on things that fit. More specifically, we look for: Founder-led, essential-service businesses with durable demand and $2M to $20M EBITDA Verticals: landscaping, pool service, commercial cleaning, pest control, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire and life safety, elevator service, property management and related services Situations: retirement and succession sales, majority recaps where the owner wants a second bite, family-owned businesses with a management team in place. Nationwide, no geographic constraint Let's get acquainted: Email: redacted Calendly: redacted

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reply by an intermediary 2w ago
from Vanderbilt University in Dallas, TX, USA

Thanks, Luke. The best way to stay on top of our sellside deal flow is by enrolling in our free buyer match program redacted. If you're interested in off-market deals you can learn more about our buyside advisory program here: redacted I'm happy to discuss redacted Thank you!

reply by an intermediary 2w ago
from Georgia Institute of Technology in Houston, TX, USA

Hi Nathan - I've got a property management company I'm working with but they're not quite ready to go to market yet. There's a M&A advisor out of NY that specializes in the same industries as you're looking for, @redacted‌, with Brentwood Growth. I recommend you reach out to John. Top notch guy and firm. (Tell him I sent you) Let's connect via LI and I'll be happy to be on the lookout for you. If you've got a target profile, ICP, etc., that goes into a little more depth, send it over. Thanks ^redacted‌. Happy to help good people!