Investera Holdings is a Michigan family that buys and keeps running facility services companies. We are operators, not brokers, and not a passive fund. When we acquire a business, we put strong systems and a dedicated general manager in charge so the accounts, subcontractors, and service schedules keep running without the owner steering every job. If you have built a facility services company that keeps Houston’s buildings functioning, day in and day out, we want to carry it forward with your name, your team, and your client relationships intact. One of our portfolio companies is literally named Optimal Facility Services, so this is our home turf.
Why Houston owners are thinking about selling now
Houston is a facilities-heavy city on a scale few metros can match. The corporate campuses of the Energy Corridor and Westchase, the office and retail of Uptown and the Woodlands, the petrochemical complexes along the Houston Ship Channel, and the vast Texas Medical Center all need someone to keep the lights on, the floors clean, the grounds kept, and the small repairs handled. Increasingly, the property and facility managers behind these sites want a single, dependable partner to bundle janitorial, grounds, handyman, and maintenance work rather than juggle a dozen vendors. Companies that can deliver integrated, multi-site service across greater Houston hold a genuinely valuable position.
Yet the founders who built these integrated service companies often carry the whole operation on their backs, personally managing the account relationships, the subcontractors, and the crews across sites scattered from Katy to Baytown. It is demanding work that does not pause, and many owners have reached a point where they want relief without abandoning the clients and workers who trusted them. Selling to a competitor risks everything they built; selling to a distant fund risks the culture. We are the alternative: a family buyer that keeps the business whole, layers in professional management so it no longer depends on the founder, and honors the relationships that made it successful.
Who we buy in the Houston area
We are choosy about fit rather than chasing volume. The facility services companies that suit us best have contracted, repeatable work and a team that already handles the day-to-day. Typically that means:
- Recurring or contracted revenue from ongoing facility accounts
- Roughly $500K+ in revenue or SDE (close to that range is fine)
- Account managers or crew leads who run operations day to day
- A strong local reputation and durable client relationships
- An owner open to a clean handoff, or to staying on for a while
If that sounds like your company, a conversation is worthwhile, even if a decision is still some way off. We are glad to start slow and build trust first.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. We buy directly, so there is no listing commission and no intermediary; you deal with the family that will actually own and operate the company.
A confidential process. Clients, subcontractors, competitors, and staff hear nothing until you decide the time is right. We sign an NDA before reviewing any account details.
Creative deal structures. A clean sale, a phased handoff, or an earn-out that shares future upside, we design the structure to match what you and your family need.
Operators, not a fund. We are a hands-on Michigan family that runs facility and service companies for the long haul, not financial buyers looking for a fast exit.
How the process works
Our process is intentionally light on friction. We open with a confidential call to learn your business and your goals. If it fits, we sign an NDA and review the basics: a financial overview, your account roster, and how the team is structured. From there we bring a clear offer, settle terms, and work through a short, respectful diligence period. There is no auction, no procession of buyers poking through your accounts, and no endless broker back-and-forth. Buying directly lets us keep the whole thing calm and private.
We will take care of what you built
Once we own the business, protecting what works comes first. Crews and account managers keep their roles, contracts are honored, and a professional management layer takes charge so the company stops depending on the founder being everywhere at once. We strengthen the systems that keep multi-site facility work reliable, scheduling, quality control, subcontractor coordination, and hiring, because Houston’s property managers reward consistency above all. The aim is seamless continuity for every client who trusted the business before the sale.
Learn more about what we buy, see how we acquire facility services businesses, or read about Investera Holdings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my facility services business worth in Houston?
Most healthy facility services companies trade in a range of roughly 2.5x to 4x SDE (seller’s discretionary earnings), with the multiple shaped by contract stability, client mix, margins, and how well the team runs without you. That is a typical range, not a guarantee, and we will walk you through a real number for your business.
Will you keep the process confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is our default. We sign an NDA before diving into details, and nothing reaches your clients, subcontractors, or staff until you are ready.
Do you charge broker fees or commissions?
No. We are the direct buyer, so there is no listing fee and no commission deducted from your proceeds.
Can I stay involved after selling?
If you want to. Some owners exit cleanly; others stay on through a transition or in an ongoing role. We install a general manager regardless, so the business does not rest on your shoulders.
How long does a typical sale take?
When both sides want to proceed, deals often close in weeks rather than months, since there is no broker cycle or auction. We move at a pace that suits you.
What areas around Houston do you buy in?
We look across greater Houston and Harris County, including Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pasadena, Pearland, Katy, Cypress, and Baytown.
Start a confidential conversation
If you own a facility services company in the Houston area and have begun thinking about an exit, we would welcome a quiet conversation. The first call is confidential, free, and comes with no obligation, simply an honest discussion of your business and the options in front of you. Reach out to Investera Holdings when the timing feels right, and we will proceed at your pace.