Investera Holdings is a Michigan family-operated company that acquires and keeps running landscaping and grounds businesses in Cincinnati and throughout Hamilton County. We are operators and buyers, not brokers and not a passive fund. When we buy a company, we keep it running by preserving your crews and client relationships and layering in proven systems and a dedicated management team, so routing, scheduling, and account service continue without the owner driving every decision. Our portfolio, including CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services, shows how we operate rather than flip what we buy. If you have built a respected grounds business and are thinking about slowing down, we would welcome a quiet conversation about a handoff that keeps your name and your properties in good hands.
Why Cincinnati owners are thinking about selling now
Cincinnati’s climate makes landscaping and grounds care a genuinely year-round, recurring business. A long, warm, humid growing season keeps mowing, fertilization, and maintenance crews busy from spring through fall, and then cold, snowy winters with real freeze-thaw swings turn into a second season of commercial snow and ice management. Well-run companies stack these into steady contract revenue across suburban HOA communities in Mason, West Chester, and Montgomery, corporate campuses and office parks in Blue Ash and Sharonville, and commercial properties along the region’s busy retail and medical corridors.
The catch is that the owners who built these route-dense, seasonal companies are often the ones still bidding jobs, dispatching crews before dawn, and plowing lots at midnight after an Ohio River valley snowfall. Labor is seasonal and tight, equipment is capital-heavy, and the swing between growing season and snow season demands real management discipline. For a founder who has run that treadmill for years, the recurring maintenance and snow contracts are the hardest part to replace and the most valuable to a buyer. That is precisely when a systems-first operator with a professional management layer can take the weight off without disrupting the properties or the people who care for them.
Who we buy in the Cincinnati area
We are looking for established Cincinnati-area landscaping and grounds companies with recurring contracts and crews that already run the routes. You do not need spotless books or a listing to talk with us.
- Recurring maintenance or seasonal contract revenue
- Roughly $500K+ in revenue or SDE (close is fine)
- Crew leads who run routes without you every day
- A solid local reputation and renewing accounts
- An owner open to a clean handoff or staying on to transition
If that describes your company, it is worth a private conversation, even if you are only starting to consider it. We work on your schedule and keep it discreet.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees, ever. We are the direct buyer, so your proceeds are not reduced by a listing commission or advisory fee.
A confidential process from day one. Your crews, your clients, and your competitors hear nothing until you decide the timing is right.
Creative deal structures that fit your goals. A clean exit, a phased handoff, or keeping some upside, we build the terms around you rather than a template.
Operators, not a fund. We are a family that runs service companies, so we are focused on keeping your name, your crews, and your standards strong for years, not on a quick resale.
How the process works
Our process is simple and never rushed. It starts with a confidential call to understand your contracts, your seasonal mix of maintenance and snow work, your equipment, your crews, and what you want next. If there is a fit, we sign a mutual NDA and review the basics, including recurring revenue, route density, and financials. Usually within a couple of weeks we can share an honest, non-binding valuation range. Because we buy directly and are not preparing a package for outside investors, we can close quickly when you are ready or give you time when you need it. You will always know the next step, and nothing is signed until you are comfortable.
We will take care of what you built
When Investera acquires a Cincinnati landscaping company, we are buying it to run it for the long term, not to flip it. We put a dedicated general manager and put-in-charge systems in place for routing, scheduling, equipment, and client communication so the business no longer depends on the owner being on every job. That keeps your maintenance and snow customers cared for through both seasons and gives your crew leads steady work and a real path forward. The reputation you built across the region’s HOA communities and commercial properties stays intact, and the standards you set for quality continue. Our aim is for clients to notice only that the crews keep showing up and the properties keep looking sharp.
Learn more about what we buy, see how we acquire landscaping & grounds businesses, or read about Investera Holdings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my landscaping business worth in Cincinnati?
Most solid landscaping and grounds businesses sell in a range of about 2.5x to 4x seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE). Your spot in that range depends on how much revenue is recurring maintenance or contracted snow work, contract quality, customer concentration, margins, equipment condition, and how well the business runs without you. It is a typical range, not a guarantee, and we will walk through the specifics for your company once we understand your numbers.
Will my crews or clients find out before I am ready?
No. Confidentiality comes first. We sign a mutual NDA early, and nothing reaches your crews, your clients, or your competitors until you decide the timing.
Do you charge any broker fees or commissions?
No. We are the buyer, not a broker, so there is no listing fee and no commission taken from your proceeds. You work directly with the family that will run the business.
Can I stay involved after selling?
Yes, if you want to. Some owners want a clean break, while others stay through a season or a defined role to hand off accounts and vendor relationships. We are flexible and build it around you.
How long does a typical sale take?
Many deals move from first call to closing within a couple of months, though it depends on your situation. We can go faster when you are ready and slower when you need time.
What areas around Cincinnati do you buy in?
We buy across Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton County, including Norwood, Blue Ash, Mason, West Chester, and Sharonville, plus the city and its surrounding suburbs. If your routes are in the metro, let’s talk.
Start a confidential conversation
If you own a landscaping or grounds business in the Cincinnati area and you are thinking about slowing down, let’s have a confidential, no-obligation conversation. No cost, no broker, no pressure, just an honest talk about your options and what a smooth handoff could look like. Contact Investera Holdings and we will start by listening.