Acquiring Operator-Led Businesses · Facility Services

We acquire and grow
operator-led businesses

Stockton Ventures partners with founders and owners of cash-flowing facility services businesses, providing an operator-friendly path to growth for companies built to last.

Explore a partnership How we work
Operator
Background and perspective
$1M–$4M
Target annual revenue
Long-term
Focused hold, not a quick flip

"After 18 years building our janitorial business, I wanted a buyer who would respect what we'd built and take care of our team. Stockton understood our business from day one."

RH
Robert H.
Founder, Commercial Janitorial Services · Sold to Stockton Ventures

Why we're different

Built for operators, not spreadsheets

Operator-first

We respect what you've built. Existing leadership and teams stay in place. We support operators. We don't replace them.

Long-term focus

We're not in a rush to flip. We take a long-term view on the businesses we acquire and focus on building real, lasting value.

Sector expertise

We focus exclusively on facility services. We understand the unit economics, contract structures, and operational challenges of your business.

The problem

Most buyers aren't built for service businesses

Facility services companies are often undervalued, over-leveraged, or disrupted by buyers who don't understand the business.

PE Firm

Private Equity

  • ✗ 3–5 year exit mandate
  • ✗ Heavy leverage on acquisition
  • ✗ Management often replaced
  • ✗ Generalist, no sector depth
Strategic

Strategic Acquirer

  • ✗ Integration into larger platform
  • ✗ Brand and identity absorbed
  • ✗ Slow, bureaucratic process
  • ✗ Culture clash risk
Stockton Ventures
SV

Stockton Ventures

  • ✓ Long-term hold, not a quick exit
  • ✓ Conservative, responsible structure
  • ✓ Leadership and team retained
  • ✓ Deep facility services focus

Our process

A straightforward path to partnership

We keep our acquisition process simple, transparent, and respectful of your time.

01

Initial conversation

We start with a confidential call to understand your business, your goals, and whether there's a mutual fit. No obligations, no pressure.

Typically 1–2 weeks

Tell us about your business

We want to understand what you've built: your revenue, team size, service mix, contracts, and what you're looking for in a transition. We're genuinely curious about your story.

  • Fully confidential, no NDAs required to start
  • No bankers or intermediaries needed
  • You drive the timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks

Fast, focused due diligence

We review financials, contracts, and operations with a focused lens. Because we specialize in facility services, we ask the right questions and don't waste your time with irrelevant ones.

  • 3 years of financial statements
  • Customer contract review
  • Operations and team overview
02

Due diligence

We move quickly and ask focused questions. Our goal is to confirm our interest, not create obstacles.

03

Close

We use straightforward deal structures. No unnecessary complexity, no last-minute surprises. We do what we say we'll do.

30–60 days typical close

Simple, fair deal structures

We offer straightforward terms with a fair valuation. No complex earnouts, no hidden contingencies. We pay what we say we'll pay and we close on time.

  • Cash at close
  • Seller rollover available if desired
  • Flexible transition support period
Ongoing

We grow the business together

Post-close, we support the operator with capital, systems, and strategic guidance. We add fuel; the operator keeps driving.

  • Access to growth capital
  • Shared operational playbooks
  • Portfolio-wide purchasing leverage
04

Grow

We bring resources, capital, and network without getting in the way of what already works.

Where we invest

Facility services: our focus

We concentrate on essential, recurring-revenue businesses that keep commercial properties clean, maintained, and operational.

Commercial Cleaning

Office buildings, retail, healthcare facilities

Janitorial Services

Contract-based recurring maintenance

Window Cleaning

High-rise, commercial, and institutional

Facility Maintenance

Preventive and routine facility upkeep

Specialty Cleaning

Post-construction, industrial, medical-grade

Adjacent Services

Pest control, landscaping, waste management

Acquisition criteria

What we look for

We look for profitable, growing businesses with strong operator teams. Size matters less than fundamentals.

Revenue: $1M – $4M
Established businesses with proven, recurring revenue. Not startups.
Positive cash flow
EBITDA margins of 10%+ with consistent profitability over multiple years.
Contract-based revenue
Recurring, contracted work with commercial or institutional clients.
Operator-led team
A capable management team that can continue running the business post-close.
Geography: United States
We invest across the U.S. with no regional concentration requirements.
Motivated seller
Retirement, succession planning, or a desire to grow faster with a capital partner.

Ready to explore a partnership?

Whether you're ready to sell now or just exploring your options, we'd love to learn about your business. Conversations are always confidential.

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leo@stocktonvc.com · LinkedIn

Frequently asked questions

What size businesses do you acquire?
We target businesses generating $1M to $4M in annual revenue. This range is our sweet spot: the businesses are established with real infrastructure, but often overlooked by larger institutional buyers. That said, we evaluate each opportunity on its own merits.
Do I have to stay involved after the sale?
It depends on your goals. Some sellers want a clean break, while others want to stay on as an operator or in an advisory role. We're flexible and will structure the transition in whatever way works best for you and the business.
What happens to my employees after the acquisition?
We retain existing teams. Your employees are a core part of what makes your business valuable. We acquire businesses to grow them, which means investing in the people who do the work.
How do you value a facility services business?
We typically value businesses on a multiple of EBITDA, adjusted for factors like contract quality, customer concentration, growth trajectory, and management depth. We're transparent about our valuation methodology and will walk you through our thinking.
Do I need a broker or investment banker?
No. You're welcome to use one if you prefer, but we work directly with business owners all the time. Cutting out the intermediary often leads to a smoother, faster process, without the 5–8% fee.
How long does the process typically take?
From initial conversation to close, the typical process takes 60–90 days. We move at the pace that works for you. If you need to move quickly, we can close in under 30 days. If you need more time to plan your transition, we're patient.