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  1. Home Services M&A Update: Summer 2025

    In this edition of Founders’ Home Services M&A Update, our team shares a curated collection of data from the industry. The newsletter includes data points highlighting: Market Snapshot Consumer Macroeconomics, M&A Activity, and Active Market Participants Valuation & Operating Metrics Key Performance Indicators and Home Serices M&A Activity Entrepreneur’s Corner Curated Content for Home Services Business…

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  2. Founders Advises Childress Heating & Cooling in Acquisition by Service Country

    BIRMINGHAM, AL. (July 21, 2025) – Founders is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Childress Heating & Cooling, a leading provider of HVAC services in Gadsden, AL, by Service Country, a portfolio company of Grove Mountain Partners. Childress Heating & Cooling was exclusively advised by principals of Founders Advisors (“Founders”) in this transaction. Founded…

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  3. From Roofer to CEO: The Mindset Shift to Unlock Growth

    By: Wayne Vacek You started your roofing company with grit, hustle, and determination. You were the salesperson, the scheduler, the project manager, the head of quality control, and the check collector. But now the business is growing – or maybe it’s stalled out – and the way you’ve been operating isn’t cutting it anymore. You’re…

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  4. Sports & Outdoors Market Update: February 2025

    In this edition of Founders Sports & Outdoors Market Update, our Consumer team shares valuable insights from the industry. Despite ongoing challenges from elevated interest rates and persistent inflation, consumer discretionary spending in the Sports & Outdoors sector has grown in line with increasing outdoor participation rates. While 2024’s M&A landscape has been dynamic, with many…

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  5. Roofing Distribution Market Update: November 2024

    In this edition of Founders’ Roofing Market M&A Update, our team provides intel on current trends and M&A activity taking place in the market, including: Average Valuation for Roofing Companies Recent Roofing M&A Transactions Private Equity Investors PE-Backed Roofing Platforms An overview of Founders’ Home Services coverage If you or someone you know have questions regarding…

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