Founder-built companies. Skilled workforces. Strong local reputations.
01 / SECTOR PERSPECTIVE
Industrial Services
Industrial facilities depend on reliable service partners to stay safe, compliant and productive. We look for companies that provide recurring, mission-critical services to manufacturing, energy, utility and infrastructure customers. Examples include maintenance and repair, industrial cleaning, equipment services, inspection and testing, and facility support.
02 / SECTOR PERSPECTIVE
Environmental Services
Tighter regulations and a growing focus on sustainability are creating steady demand for environmental expertise. We’re interested in businesses that help customers manage, remediate and comply. That includes site remediation, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, abatement, environmental consulting and testing, and emergency response.
03 / SECTOR PERSPECTIVE
Demolition
Demolition is the first step in nearly every redevelopment, infrastructure and industrial reuse project. We partner with contractors that have a strong safety record, specialized equipment and the know-how to manage complex projects. This covers commercial and industrial demolition, selective interior demolition, dismantling, site clearing, and related salvage work.
04 / SECTOR PERSPECTIVE
Recycling
Recycling turns waste streams into valuable resources and supports the circular economy. We target operators with established feedstock relationships, processing capacity and access to end markets. Examples include scrap metal, construction and demolition debris, industrial byproducts, and commercial recycling services.
05 / SECTOR PERSPECTIVE
Specialty Trades
Skilled trade contractors are in high demand, and experienced talent is hard to find. We look for specialty contractors with strong teams, repeat customers and a mix of project and service revenue. Examples include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, concrete, roofing and other specialized building services.
What we look for across every sector
01
Established businesses with a track record of profitability
02
Recurring or repeat customer relationships
03
Strong safety and compliance cultures
04
Owners and leaders committed to the company’s next chapter
05
Opportunities to grow through new services, new markets or add-on acquisitions
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
Investment Criteria
Five/I partners with established, profitable companies that have room to grow. These are our typical criteria.
01 EBITDA
$1–10M
$1 million to $10 million
02 GEOGRAPHY
Nationwide
Headquartered in the United States
03 GROWTH POTENTIAL
Room to grow
Clear opportunities to grow organically, through acquisitions, or both
04 OWNERSHIP
Founder- or family-owned
Founder- or family-owned businesses, with owners seeking liquidity, growth capital or a succession plan
05 TRANSACTION TYPES
Flexible partnerships
Majority and minority recapitalizations, management buyouts, succession planning, and add-on acquisitions
Don’t see a perfect fit? We still want to hear from you. If your business is close to these criteria or has a compelling story, we’re glad to have a conversation.