Investera Holdings is a Michigan family-operated company that buys commercial cleaning and janitorial businesses in Richmond and keeps them running. We are operator-buyers, not brokers and not a passive fund. When we acquire a company we bring proven systems and a professional management layer, so the accounts, the crews, and the standards continue without depending on the founder every night. Our portfolio includes CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services. If you have built a steady book of recurring janitorial contracts across the City of Richmond, we would welcome a confidential conversation about a clean, respectful handoff that protects the name you built.
Why Richmond owners are thinking about selling now
Richmond runs on square footage that has to be cleaned every single night. The downtown financial core anchored by Dominion Energy, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, and the state government complex, the Class A towers along East Cary and Main, VCU and VCU Health’s expanding campuses, and the office conversions filling Scott’s Addition all generate recurring janitorial demand that does not pause with the economy. Add the medical office buildings tied to Bon Secours and HCA Virginia, the corporate campuses in Innsbrook and West Creek just over the county line, and university buildings across the Fan, and you have a deep, contract-driven market that rewards operators who show up and hold a standard.
At the same time, many of the owners who built these Richmond cleaning companies through the 1990s and 2000s are ready to step back, and the day-to-day has only gotten harder. Hiring and holding reliable night crews is a constant grind, wage pressure keeps climbing, and clients now expect documented, consistent service rather than a handshake. Selling to a broker who lists you to the highest bidder rarely protects your people or your reputation. That is the gap we fill: a direct buyer who keeps the business intact, the crews employed, and the customers served.
Who we buy in the Richmond area
We are looking for established Richmond-area janitorial and commercial cleaning companies with real recurring revenue, not one-off jobs. The ideal business has signed contracts, a supervisor or lead who already runs nightly operations, and a name that property managers trust.
- Recurring, contract-based janitorial revenue
- Roughly $500K or more in revenue or SDE (close counts)
- A capable crew and at least one lead or supervisor
- A solid reputation with Richmond property managers and clients
- An owner open to a clean handoff or a short stay-on
If that sounds like your company, the numbers do not have to be perfect and the business does not have to be big. What matters most is dependable contracts, a team that takes pride in the work, and an owner who wants the right home for it.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. We are the buyer, not a middleman, so there is no listing commission or success fee coming out of your proceeds when you sell to us.
A confidential process. Your crews, your clients, and your competitors hear nothing unless and until you decide the time is right; early talks stay strictly private.
Creative deal structures. Cash at close, seller financing, earnouts, or a phased transition can all be on the table, shaped around your goals rather than a rigid template.
Operators, not a fund. We are a family that runs cleaning businesses hands-on, so we plan to own and operate yours for the long term, not flip it or strip it for a return.
How the process works
Our process is straightforward and paced to your comfort. It starts with a private phone call to understand your business, your people, and what you want out of a sale. If there is a fit, we sign an NDA and review a few basics: your contract list, revenue history, and staffing. From there we present a simple offer and structure in plain language, no jargon. Diligence is respectful and focused, and we work around your schedule so daily operations and crews are never disrupted. Most conversations move at whatever speed you set.
We will take care of what you built
When we take over a Richmond cleaning company, our first job is to protect what already works. We keep the crews, honor existing contracts, and introduce our systems gradually so quality stays consistent from the first night forward. A dedicated general manager and put-in-charge team run daily operations, which means the business no longer leans on one exhausted owner to hold it together. That stability is what lets your name, your standards, and your client relationships outlast the sale.
Learn more about what we buy, see how we acquire commercial cleaning / janitorial businesses, or read about Investera Holdings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my commercial cleaning business worth in Richmond?
Most established janitorial businesses trade in a range of roughly 2.5 to 4 times SDE (seller’s discretionary earnings), depending on how much revenue is under recurring contract, client concentration, and how well the operation runs without you. That is a typical range, not a guarantee. After a confidential look at your numbers we can talk through a realistic figure for your specific company.
Will you keep our conversation confidential?
Yes. We treat early discussions as strictly private and sign an NDA before reviewing any financials. Your employees, clients, and competitors do not need to know anything unless and until you choose to move forward.
Do you charge any broker fees or commissions?
No. We are the direct buyer, so there is no listing commission or broker success fee. What you net from the sale is not eroded by a middleman’s cut.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
If you want to. Some owners prefer a clean exit, others stay on for a transition or a longer role. We build the handoff around what makes sense for you and the business.
How long does a sale usually take?
It depends on your readiness, but a focused process often runs a few weeks to a couple of months from first call to close. We move at the pace you set and never rush diligence.
What areas around Richmond do you buy in?
Beyond the City of Richmond, we look at cleaning companies serving Henrico, Chesterfield, Glen Allen, Midlothian, and Mechanicsville, as well as the surrounding metro.
Start a confidential conversation
If you have spent years building a commercial cleaning business in Richmond and are starting to think about what comes next, let’s talk. A first conversation is private, low-pressure, and carries no obligation. Reach out to Investera Holdings and we will listen, answer your questions honestly, and help you understand your options, whether you want to sell this year or simply plan ahead.