Industry News

Richmond & Associates Landscaping Receives Strategic Investment from Visterra

Trinity Hunt-backed Visterra adds three branches in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, and founder Jimmy Richmond and his leadership team stay on in South region roles. Terms were not disclosed.

Valor Exterior Partners Enters Wisconsin by Acquiring Dick’s Roof Repair

The Osceola Capital-backed platform adds a Kenosha roofer founded in 1957, its 10th acquisition since launching in September 2024. Terms were not disclosed.

Bland Landscaping Acquires Aquatics Firm Clear Lakes and Wetland Services

The Vesterra Capital Partners-backed platform, which already had a Myrtle Beach team, bought the lake and pond specialist alongside Charleston Grounds Management. Terms were not disclosed.

Bland Landscaping Buys Charleston Grounds Management and an Aquatics Firm

The Vesterra-backed Apex, N.C., platform paired the Charleston landscaper with a Myrtle Beach pond and lake company and now reports 17 Southeast branches. No price was announced.

Ares-Backed Landscape Workshop Acquires Tampa Bay's Big Yellow Services

The Odessa company serves Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties and follows Landcrafters, a Tampa deal in May. Owner Daniel Chiarito joins as a senior account manager; the announcement gave no price.

Optimum Energy Acquires Fourth-Generation Hussung Mechanical Contractors

Owned by Bernhard Capital Partners since 2023, Optimum Energy adds a Louisville, Kentucky, contractor founded in 1966 that will keep operating as HMC. Terms were not disclosed.