Investera Holdings is a Michigan family-operated company that buys commercial cleaning and janitorial businesses in Washington, DC and keeps them running. We are operators and buyers, not brokers and not a passive fund. When we acquire a company, we install strong systems and a professional management layer, so the business you built keeps serving its accounts long after you step back. If you have spent years winning night janitorial contracts and day-porter routes across the District, we want to be the steady hands you hand the keys to.
Why Washington owners are thinking about selling now
Washington runs on offices, and offices have to be cleaned every single night. The K Street corridor, the Golden Triangle, Downtown, and the newer towers rising in NoMa and along the Capitol Riverfront all depend on reliable janitorial crews. Add the federal footprint of GSA-leased buildings, the law firms and trade associations that fill Class A space, and the universities and hospitals from Georgetown and GWU to MedStar and Children’s National, and you have one of the most contract-dense cleaning markets in the country. As return-to-office mandates pull workers back into these buildings, occupancy and cleaning scopes have climbed with them.
A janitorial business in the District is also uniquely demanding to own. Federal and institutional work often requires background checks and cleared staff, green and LEED-aligned cleaning protocols, and flawless overnight execution across dozens of sites. Many capable owners have spent a decade building crews, supervisors, and recurring accounts, and are now ready to slow down without watching that reputation unravel. That is exactly the moment a durable buyer matters. We are not looking to strip a route and flip it; we are looking to keep your name good with the property managers, embassies, and building engineers who trust it.
Who we buy in the Washington area
We look for established cleaning and janitorial companies with real recurring revenue and a team that already carries the work. A perfect fit is not required, and being close on any single point is fine.
- Recurring or contract cleaning revenue, not one-off jobs
- Roughly $500K+ in revenue or SDE (close counts)
- Supervisors and crews who can run routes without you
- A solid reputation with DC-area accounts
- Owner open to a clean handoff or staying on a while
If most of that sounds like your company, it is worth a conversation. We move at your pace and keep everything private from the first call.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. We buy directly, so there is no listing, no commission carved out of your proceeds, and no middleman deciding your business’s future.
A confidential process. Nothing is shopped around Washington. Your crews, your accounts, and your competitors hear about a deal only when and if you choose to tell them.
Creative deal structures. We tailor terms to what you need, whether that is a clean full exit, a seller note, an earnout, or a phased transition that protects your people.
Operators, not a fund. We run the businesses we buy. Your company becomes something we manage for the long haul, not a line item to flip to the next owner.
How the process works
Our process is simple and respectful of your time. It starts with a confidential call to understand your company, your accounts, and what you want out of a sale. If there is mutual interest, we review a few basics under NDA, share an honest indication of value, and agree on structure together. From there we handle diligence quietly and move to close on a timeline that works for you. Throughout, you deal with the family and the small team that will actually own and operate the business, not a rotating cast of analysts.
We will take care of what you built
After closing, we keep the company running as a company, not a spreadsheet. We put a dedicated general manager and proven operating systems in place so daily execution no longer depends on you personally. Supervisors keep their roles, crews keep their routes, and clients keep the service they signed up for. Our goal is continuity: the same reliable overnight cleaning that earned those DC contracts, backed by better back-office support so the business is more stable, not more fragile, the day after you leave.
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 Washington?
Most well-run cleaning and janitorial companies trade in a range of roughly 2.5x to 4x SDE (seller’s discretionary earnings). Where you land depends on how much revenue is recurring, the strength of your supervisors and crews, client concentration, and margins. This is a typical range, not a guarantee, and we will walk you through exactly how we arrive at a number for your business.
Will this stay confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is the default, not an add-on. We sign an NDA early, keep discussions between you and our small team, and never circulate your company around the market. Your staff, clients, and competitors learn nothing unless you decide to tell them.
Are there any broker fees or commissions?
None. We are the buyer, not a broker. There is no listing agreement and no commission taken out of your proceeds, so more of the value stays with you.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
You can, and many owners do for a transition period. Some stay on to introduce accounts and steady the team; others want a clean handoff. We install a general manager either way, so the business does not depend on you staying.
How long does a sale usually take?
A typical process runs a couple of months from first conversation to close, depending on how quickly we can review records and align on terms. We can move faster or slower to fit your situation.
What areas around Washington do you buy in?
We buy throughout the District and the surrounding region, including Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, and Hyattsville. If your routes cross into the Maryland or Virginia suburbs, that is not a problem.
Start a confidential conversation
If you own a commercial cleaning or janitorial business in Washington and have started thinking about what is next, let’s talk. A first conversation is private, carries no obligation, and is simply a chance to see whether we are the right long-term home for the company you built. Reach out to Investera Holdings and we will handle the rest with discretion.