Investera Holdings is a Michigan family-operated company that buys and keeps running commercial cleaning and janitorial businesses in Tampa. We are operators and buyers, not brokers, and not a passive fund parking money for a few years. When we acquire your company, we install strong systems and a dedicated general manager so the accounts, night crews, and supply relationships keep humming long after you step back. Our own portfolio includes CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services, so we understand route density, overnight staffing, quality inspections, and the anxiety of a big contract coming up for renewal. If you own a Tampa cleaning company and have started wondering what a graceful exit could look like, this is a private, no-obligation place to begin.
Why Tampa owners are thinking about selling now
Tampa’s commercial cleaning market is tied directly to occupied square footage, and Hillsborough County keeps adding it. The Westshore Business District, one of the largest office markets in the Southeast, along with Downtown Tampa and the still-expanding Water Street district, means millions of square feet of Class A offices, medical suites, and hospitality space that need nightly janitorial service. Anchor institutions such as Tampa General Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center, and the University of South Florida run around the clock and hold cleaning to strict, audited standards. For an established operator, that is a deep, durable base of recurring work.
The region’s humid subtropical climate adds demand a northern market never sees. Year-round humidity, near-daily summer thunderstorms, and tracked-in sand mean floors, restrooms, and entryways need constant attention, and hurricane season brings periodic water-intrusion and post-storm cleanups. If you have spent years building route density from the office corridors of Westshore out to Brandon, Riverview, and Carrollwood, this is a strong moment to consider a transition on your own terms, while contracts are healthy and your crews are seasoned, rather than waiting until fatigue forces a rushed decision.
Who we buy in the Tampa area
We look for established Tampa-area cleaning companies with genuine recurring revenue and a team that already does the work, not owner-dependent shops that stall the day the founder steps away.
- Recurring or contracted janitorial revenue, not one-off jobs
- Roughly $500K+ in annual revenue or SDE (close counts)
- A capable supervisor or crew leads already in place
- A solid reputation with Tampa building owners and property managers
- Owner open to a clean handoff or a short transition period
If that sounds like the company you have built, a conversation costs nothing and stays entirely private.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. We buy directly, so you never pay a listing commission or success fee out of your sale proceeds.
A confidential process. Your employees, customers, and competitors hear nothing unless and until you decide the deal is right.
Creative deal structures. Cash at close, seller financing, or a phased handoff, we shape the terms around your goals rather than a rigid template.
Operators, not a fund. We run the businesses we buy and keep them; we are not financial investors flipping companies for a quick return.
How the process works
We start with a short, private call to understand your routes, contracts, staffing, and what you want out of a transition. If it looks like a fit, we sign an NDA, review basic financials, and bring you a straightforward offer, usually within a couple of weeks. From there our general manager and put-in-charge team plan the handoff so accounts, overnight crews, and janitorial supply relationships continue without a hiccup. You decide how visible each step is, and nothing is announced before you are ready.
We will take care of what you built
We buy to hold, not to strip. Your company name, your crews, and the account relationships you spent years earning are assets we want to protect, not dismantle. We layer in a professional management structure, scheduling systems, quality checks, and a dedicated general manager, so the business runs without you while your former customers keep the reliable, on-time service they expect. That continuity is how we honor what you built, and it is why owners feel comfortable handing us the keys.
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 Tampa?
Most healthy Tampa cleaning companies trade in a range of roughly 2.5 to 4 times seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE). Where you land depends on contract stickiness, customer concentration, margins, and how well the business runs without you. That is a typical range, not a guarantee, and we will walk through your specific numbers privately.
Will this stay confidential?
Yes. We treat every conversation as private and only move forward under an NDA. Your staff, clients, and competitors learn nothing unless you choose to tell them.
Do I have to pay any broker or listing fees?
No. We are the buyer, not a broker. There are no commissions or success fees taken out of your proceeds.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
Only if you want to. Some owners prefer a clean exit; others stay on for a defined transition or a longer role. We are flexible either way.
How long does a deal usually take?
From first call to a signed offer is often just a few weeks, with closing following after basic due diligence. We move at a pace that works for you.
What areas around Tampa do you buy in?
Across Hillsborough County and the surrounding Bay area, including Brandon, Riverview, Town N Country, Plant City, Temple Terrace, and Carrollwood.
Start a confidential conversation
If you are even quietly wondering what a sale could look like, let’s have a confidential conversation. No pressure, no public listing, and no fees, just a private discussion about your Tampa cleaning business and whether a clean handoff to a long-term operator is the right next chapter for you.