Investera Holdings is a family-run company based in Michigan that acquires and keeps operating service businesses. We are not a broker and not a passive fund — we buy strong companies, put a dedicated management team in charge, and hold them for years. In the St. Louis market we are looking to purchase one landscaping and grounds business and grow it. Our own companies, CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services, show that we operate what we own for the long haul.
Why St. Louis owners are thinking about selling now
Grounds care in St. Louis runs on a calendar the weather sets. From April through October the mowing, mulching, and planting never stop, and the region’s humid summers push turf and beds hard. Then winter flips the business to snow and ice management, where a single overnight storm can mean plow routes and salt runs across parking lots from Chesterfield Valley to the office parks of Maryland Heights. Commercial grounds contracts for HOAs, corporate campuses, retail centers, and municipal medians give a well-run landscaping company year-round, recurring revenue — mowing agreements in the warm months, seasonal color and cleanups in spring and fall, and snow contracts that pay through the cold. The affluent communities of west St. Louis County — Ladue, Town and Country, Wildwood, and Chesterfield — keep high-end residential and estate work steady on top of it.
Landscaping is also equipment-heavy and labor-driven, which is exactly why a company that has moved beyond the owner-on-the-mower stage is worth so much. Crews, trucks, route density, and signed seasonal contracts are hard to assemble and easy to undervalue when you’re the one still loading trailers at dawn. Many owners who grew their firms through the 2000s are now ready to step back but don’t want to see the business — or the people who built it — fall apart. Selling while your contracts are renewed and your crews are intact protects both, and it captures the value you spent years creating.
Who we buy in the St. Louis area
We’re looking for landscaping and grounds companies that run on crews and a manager, not just the owner. If you hold seasonal contracts, keep a snow operation going through winter, and have crew leaders who run routes without you, we want to talk.
- Recurring grounds contracts — mowing, maintenance, and snow and ice
- Around $500K+ in annual revenue or owner earnings (close is fine)
- Crew leaders and a manager who run routes without you
- A solid reputation with St. Louis HOAs, property managers, or estates
- An owner open to a clean handoff — or staying through a season
If that sounds like your operation, we’d like to meet. Even if you’re short on one point, a quick conversation is worth your time.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. We purchase directly, so there’s no listing commission carved out of your proceeds — what we agree on is what lands in your pocket.
A confidential process. Your crews, your accounts, and rival contractors hear nothing until you choose to share; every early conversation stays private.
Creative deal structures. Clean sale, phased exit, seller financing, or keeping a stake in the growth — we build terms around your goals and the seasonal rhythm of the business.
Operators, not a fund. We’re a family that runs service companies for real — CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services are ours — not a passive fund flipping your firm for a fast return.
How the process works
It’s simple and low-pressure. We start with a confidential call about your contracts, your equipment, and your crews. If there’s a fit, we sign a mutual NDA and look at the basics — revenue, the mix of mowing and snow work, and how your teams are led. Then we bring a clear offer based on your owner earnings, and if you’re happy, we handle diligence and closing without pulling crews off routes or worrying your customers. Owners are often surprised how direct and calm it feels.
We will take care of what you built
After closing, we put a dedicated general manager and an experienced team in charge so the mowing routes, the seasonal work, and the winter snow operation all keep running on schedule. Your crew leaders keep their crews, your customers keep their service, and the name on your trucks stays the same. We invest in equipment, systems, and training instead of cutting the team to squeeze margins — the crews and the contracts are what we’re buying. That’s the standard behind every company we own.
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 St. Louis?
Landscaping and grounds companies usually sell for roughly 2.5 to 4 times SDE (your yearly owner benefit). Recurring maintenance and snow contracts, route density, and crew leaders who run the work without you push toward the higher end. It’s a typical range, not a guarantee — your actual number comes from a private look at your numbers.
Will this stay confidential?
Absolutely. We operate under a mutual NDA and keep discussions private, so your crews, your customers, and competing contractors hear nothing until you’re ready. Discretion protects your accounts and your people.
Do you charge any fees or commissions?
No. We’re the buyer, not a broker, so there’s no listing fee and no commission out of your proceeds. You work directly with the owners who’ll run the company.
Can I stay on after the sale?
If you’d like to. Some owners hand off in a few weeks; others stay through a mowing or snow season to transition accounts and coach the new manager. It’s your choice.
How long does the process take?
Most sales close in about 30 to 90 days, depending on how clean your records are. We work at a pace that suits you and never rush the decision.
What areas around St. Louis do you buy in?
The whole region. Along with the city, we’re actively buying in Clayton, Chesterfield, Kirkwood, St. Charles, and Florissant, plus the rest of St. Louis County and the surrounding communities.
Start a confidential conversation
If you’ve spent years building a landscaping company across the St. Louis area, a quiet, no-obligation conversation could be well worth your time. There’s no broker, no commission, and no word to anyone until you decide. Reach out to Investera Holdings — we’ll listen first, be straight about whether it’s a fit, and show you what your business could be worth.