This page is part of our home services guide, which covers HVAC, plumbing, pest control, roofing, electrical and landscaping side by side.
Landscaping acquirers we could document (2026-09)
| Acquirer | Owner / sponsor | HQ | Focus | Footprint (as stated) | Latest dated event (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BrightView | Public (NYSE: BV); One Rock Capital Partners invested $500M in convertible preferred stock (Aug 2023) | Not stated in release | Commercial landscaping | Largest US commercial landscaper by its own description | Aug 28, 2023: One Rock investment; proceeds to reduce debt and fund acquisitions |
Yellowstone Landscape | Harvest Partners (majority, acquired 2023); Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions minority (Dec 2024) | Not stated | Commercial landscaping, irrigation, tree care, snow | Multi-state commercial footprint | |
Juniper Landscaping | Bregal Partners, with L Capital co-investing (Jan 2022) | Fort Myers, FL | Commercial and residential landscaping (Florida, Sun Belt) | Family-owned from 2001 until the 2022 investment | |
SavATree | Apax Partners funds (agreed Aug 2021, from CI Capital Partners) | Not stated | Tree, shrub and lawn care | 58 branches in 27 states at the 2021 deal | |
Verde Equity Partners companies | Verde Equity Partners (San Diego PE firm) | San Diego, CA | Commercial landscaping roll-up (Southern California) | Juniper Landscape (SoCal) and Green-Tech Landcare acquisitions | |
Orion Group | Alpine Investors | Not stated | Commercial facility services incl. landscaping | Partnered with LandCare Management |
Read this before you answer a letter
Almost all of these buy commercial maintenance revenue. Residential install businesses see fewer platform buyers and more individual and competitor buyers.
Platform vs add-on: what it means for price
A platform is the first company a PE firm buys in a trade or region; it is usually larger, keeps its management and is priced at a higher multiple. An add-on is a smaller company bolted onto that platform, typically at a lower multiple, because the buyer is paying for your customers, technicians and location rather than a management team.
Published ranges for landscaping businesses:
| Deal type / size | Multiple | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial landscaping platforms (PE exits over the past decade) | 7-15x EBITDA | Livingstone Partners - Commercial landscaping: private equity activity and valuation (2024-11) |
If one of these groups contacts you
- Do not reply with numbers yet
Run your own range first with the landscaping business calculator.
- Ask what kind of deal it is
Platform or add-on? How much cash at close, how much rollover equity or earn-out, and what role they expect you to play for how long.
- Check who owns the buyer
The sponsor and when it invested tell you how soon the buyer itself may be sold, which matters if you roll over equity.
- Talk to more than one buyer
A single-bidder process rarely gets the top of the range. Use our unsolicited offer guide and checklist.
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Twelve questions to ask before you sign anything, including the rollover and earn-out terms that change what you actually take home.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is buying landscaping businesses?
We documented 6 active acquirers from primary sources, including BrightView, Yellowstone Landscape, Juniper Landscaping. The table lists each one’s owner, footprint and latest dated announcement.
Do PE-backed buyers pay more?
For larger companies, usually yes on headline multiple, but more of the price may come as rollover equity or earn-out. Compare cash at close and your required role, not only the multiple.
Can you introduce me to these buyers?
No. We are not a broker, we do not make introductions and we take no fees from buyers or sellers. See not a broker.
Sources
- BrightView - primary source (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Yellowstone Landscape - primary source (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Juniper Landscaping - primary source (accessed 2026-09-23)
- SavATree - primary source (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Verde Equity Partners companies - primary source (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Orion Group - primary source (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Livingstone Partners - Commercial landscaping: private equity activity and valuation (2024-11) (accessed 2026-09-23)