Using existing company for a roll up

by a searcher from Hampden-Sydney College

2 years ago

For the past year, I’ve been looking to acquire additional companies across different industries in the blue collar space.  I’ve received feedback for years from friends that I should pursue a roll up with our existing and originally acquired company (landscaping) since we now have a lot of experience in the space. I’ve been stubborn to do this for some reason, but I’m now coming around to the idea.  I’m looking to connect with people that have used an existing company as a platform for a roll up. 

Has anyone ever used their own company to be the platform for a roll up? If so, I’d love to speak with you to hear your advice. 

Thank you in advance!

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intermediary from Wesleyan University

^Searchfunder member‌, I second your highlight on some markets requiring vendor diversification. This is often the case in niche manufacturing sectors where there aren't a lot of suppliers. Even more so if the customers are large corporations attuned to supply risk.

2 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from Duquesne University

This is very interesting, ^Searchfunder member‌. We are both in the landscape industry sector, though we are in two synergetic verticals. I'm working on a similar strategy in the irrigation and landscape supply segment. Please review my recent post: https://www.searchfunder.com/post/we-are-looking-for-search-partners . Please DM for more info. Let me know your thoughts.

2 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

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