trades mosaic

Portfolio

Five acquisitions in two years. Four operating brands across four states. Eighteen skilled tradespeople still doing the work they love — under the names their customers already know. These are the businesses we've partnered with so far.

18

Crew Retained

Tradespeople who kept their jobs through the transition

4

Operating Brands

Still running under their original names

4

states

Mid-Atlantic and Southeast

5

Acquisitions Closed

in two years

The Businesses We've Partnered With

OUR PORTFOLIO

HVAC

Strategic Heating & Air

South Boston, VA

For over 14 yearsStrategic Heating & Airhas been the South East's HVAC service, sales, repair, and installation company. We are “Your Men for All Seasons” specializing in Air Conditioning & Heating, Plumbing and Electrical.

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AC/HVAC

First Aid Air Conditioning

Port St. Lucie, FL

At First Aid Air Conditioning, we built our business around one core principle: when your AC goes down, you need help fast — and you need it done right.

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HVAC

Fresh Air Heating,
Cooling & Indoor Air Quality

Mechanicsville, VA

Founded in 2011, Fresh Air Heating, Cooling & Indoor Air Quality was established by experienced HVAC professionals serving residents in Mechanicsville and the surrounding area.

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Plumbing

Tim Whistler Plumbing &
Gas Fitting

Silver Spring, MD

Tim Whistler Plumbing and Gas Fitting has been the trusted partner for homeowners and businesses seeking exceptional plumbing solutions in the Washington DC metro.

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What We Look For

Our five acquisitions weren't random. Every business we've partnered with shares a common profile — and every owner we've worked with reached the same conclusion: continuity matters more than speed. Here's the profile we look for.

Established & Reputable

Businesses with a strong local reputation, loyal customers, and a track record of quality work. Typically $1M to $5M in annual revenue, with the kind of name recognition that took years to build.

Strong Teams

Skilled crews, capable field leadership, and the kind of institutional knowledge that can't be hired off the street. Eighteen tradespeople have stayed with our portfolio companies through ownership transitions — that's not an accident.

Mid-Atlantic & Southeast

Currently operating across four states in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, with selective expansion into adjacent markets where the right business and the right operator come together.

Owner at a Crossroads

Owners considering retirement, a step back, or a partner to grow with — who care about what happens to their team, their brand, and their customers after they exit.

Across Four Verticals

Mechanical trades, property and facility services, building technology and energy systems, and federal and secured facility services — across residential, commercial, and federal environments. Our portfolio so far concentrates in mechanical trades; the platform is built for all four.

Why Trades Mosaic

Most acquirers are financial buyers — funds, holding companies, or roll-up platforms optimized for IRR and exit timelines. We're different by design. Here's what that means for the business you've built.
Not Private Equity

We're not a fund. We don't raise capital against your future or enter the negotiations with specific plans to sell you to the next buyer in three years. We're a privately held operating company that buys trades businesses to run them — and that distinction shows up in every conversation, every deal, and every year we own a business.

Flexible Partnerships

Every owner's exit looks different. We structure deals around what works for you — full acquisition, gradual transition, partial sale, earnout, rollover equity. The structure follows your goals, not a template.

Long-Term Focus

We're not on a fund timeline. We acquire to operate, not to flip. That means we invest in your team, your equipment, and your reputation for the long run — not for a particular exit window.

Operator-Led

Our board has built, run, and exited operating companies across construction, infrastructure, and trades. We've signed payroll, hired field crews, and managed seasons. When we sit across from you, we're operators talking to operators.

Join the Businesses
We're Building With

If you own an established trades or infrastructure business and you're thinking about what comes next — for you, your team, and the company you built — let's have a confidential conversation. Five owners have already made that call.

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