Market Insights

  1. Founders Advises Associate Roofing in Acquisition Valor Exterior Partners

    Founders is pleased to announce that Associate Roofing (“Associate” or the “Company”) has been acquired by Valor Exterior Partners (“Valor”), a portfolio company of Osceola Capital Management (“Osceola”). Associate was exclusively advised by principals of Founders Advisors, LLC in this transaction. The transaction closed on April 16, 2026. Founded in 1975, Associate Roofing is a…

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  2. Pool Services M&A Update: Q1 2026

    In this edition of Founders’ Pool Services M&A Update, our team shares a curated collection of data from the industry. The newsletter includes data points highlighting: Industry trends Alerts about major recent transactions Valuation Scorecard Pool buyer relationships Existing Platforms Financial Investors An overview of Founders’ Home Services Sector Coverage If you or anyone you know…

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  3. Founders’ CEO Hosts 2026 Spring Heritage Forum at Pursell Farms 

    To kick off Q2, Abide and Lead gathered at Pursell Farms for the Spring Heritage Forum (April 6–8), where leaders stepped away from daily demands to rest, refocus, and reconnect with God’s purpose for their lives and leadership. Hosted by Abide & Lead—a community of CEOs, founders, and leaders pursuing Kingdom impact—the Forum is designed…

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  4. Construction Materials Sector Update – April 2026

    The April 2026 edition of the Construction Materials Sector Update provides an in-depth look at full-year 2025 performance, key industry trends, and notable transaction activity across the construction materials landscape. This report offers a detailed view of how leading public and private companies navigated a dynamic operating environment in 2025 — and where the sector is…

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  5. Founders Advises Pump & Process and Legacy Environmental in Sale to CITCO Water

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 26, 2026) – Founders is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pump & Process Equipment, Inc. (“Pump & Process”) and Legacy Environmental Process, LLC (“Legacy Environmental”) by CITCO Water, a portfolio company of Trivest Partners. Pump & Process and Legacy Environmental were exclusively advised by principals of Founders Advisors, LLC in this…

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  6. HCM Market Insights – March 2026

    In this edition of Founder’s Human Capital Management Market Insights, our team provides insights from the marketplace. This report summarizes M&A activity, sector overviews, labor force indicators, public valuation multiples, and trends across human capital management (HCM). Our update also includes insights into: 2025 M&A Market in Review & Outlook for 2026 Staffing Services Valuation…

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