You built a landscaping and grounds company in a city where green space is precious and every planting is fought for, and now you are considering what comes next. Investera Holdings is a Michigan family-operated buyer that acquires landscaping and grounds-maintenance businesses in New York, NY and keeps them running. We are not a broker and not a passive fund. We buy to operate: we install strong systems and a dedicated general manager so the company runs without the owner driving every crew, your people keep their routes, and you get a fair, clean exit.
Why New York owners are thinking about selling now
New York County treats greenery as a premium amenity, and that makes a good grounds company genuinely valuable. Rooftop gardens and terraces atop Midtown and Chelsea towers, courtyard plantings for Upper East and Upper West Side co-ops, streetscape and plaza care driven by Business Improvement Districts, and the landscaped grounds of hospitals, universities, and corporate campuses all depend on contractors who show up on schedule. Green-roof mandates and the city’s appetite for planted public space have only deepened the demand. Recurring maintenance agreements in a market this dense, where access, logistics, and reliability are hard-won, are difficult for a newcomer to replicate.
The seasons here also shape a real, resilient business. Spring and summer bring planting, irrigation, and weekly upkeep; fall brings cleanups; and winter turns much of the industry toward snow and ice management, since New York’s sidewalk-clearing rules put pressure on every property owner after a nor’easter. That year-round rhythm is a strength, but it is exhausting to run alone, and the labor, equipment, parking, and permitting challenges of operating in the boroughs wear founders down. Many owners who have managed those cycles for years would rather pass the business to an operator who will keep the crews working than watch it fade.
Who we buy in the New York area
We are looking for one well-run landscaping or grounds company in the New York area with recurring maintenance work and a crew that already performs. We are operators who buy and run, not passive investors.
- Recurring maintenance or seasonal contract revenue
- Roughly $500K+ in revenue or SDE (close is fine)
- A capable crew and a dependable foreman or lead
- A strong reputation with NYC property managers and boards
- Owner open to a clean handoff or staying on short-term
Your company does not have to be perfect on paper or the largest outfit around. Steady maintenance contracts, a team worth keeping, and an owner ready for an honest talk count far more with us than a glossy presentation.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees, ever. We are the direct buyer, so no commission is pulled from your proceeds and your company is not shopped around a marketplace.
A confidential process. Your crews, your property managers, and your competitors hear nothing until you decide, because in a referral-driven trade, a rumored sale can put contracts at risk.
Creative deal structures. Full cash-out, seller note, or a phased earn-out while you transition accounts, we match the structure to what you actually want.
Operators, not a fund. We are a family that owns and runs service businesses permanently, not a fund on a short clock, so your reputation and your standards keep going.
How the process works
We keep things simple and respectful of your time. It begins with a confidential call to learn about your accounts, your crew, your seasonal mix, and what you want after a sale. If there is a fit, we sign a mutual NDA and review your financials together, then give you an honest read on value and structure instead of a lowball opener. From there we move to a written offer, focused diligence on your contracts and equipment, and a closing timeline built around you. You control the pace the whole way.
We will take care of what you built
After we buy a landscaping company, our first task is to make it run well without the founder holding everything together. We add a dedicated general manager and systems for route scheduling, crew management, equipment upkeep, and client communication, so properties stay serviced through peak planting weeks and heavy snow alike. It is the same operating approach behind CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services in our portfolio. Your foreman and crews gain support and a path to grow, your property clients keep the dependability they expect, and the name you built across New York stays respected.
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 New York?
Owner-run landscaping and grounds companies generally sell for roughly 2.5 to 4 times SDE (seller’s discretionary earnings), with your recurring-contract base, seasonal mix, margins, and crew depth moving you within that range. It is a typical band, not a guarantee. After a private look at your numbers, we will give you a specific, honest figure.
Will you keep this confidential?
Yes. We sign a mutual NDA before reviewing anything sensitive, and your crews, property managers, and competitors learn nothing until you choose to share it. Discretion protects your accounts and your team.
Do I have to pay any broker or advisory fees?
No. We buy directly, so there is no broker commission or success fee taken from your proceeds. The figure we agree on is the figure you receive.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
Yes, if you want to. Some owners hand off cleanly and move on; others stay for a defined transition to introduce clients and mentor the crew. We build the handoff around your preference.
How long does a typical deal take?
Many deals run about 60 to 90 days from first call to closing, depending on how organized your records are. We can speed up or slow down to fit you.
What areas around New York do you buy in?
We acquire across the New York City area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Long Island City. Routes that span multiple boroughs only make a company more appealing.
Start a confidential conversation
If you own a landscaping or grounds company in New York and are even quietly thinking about an exit, let’s talk privately. No fee, no listing, no obligation, just a candid conversation about what your business could be worth and how a clean handoff would work. Reach out to Investera Holdings when you are ready, and we will move at your pace with full discretion.