PE Investment Criteria for HVAC Contractors

Private equity investors prioritize stability, consistent growth, size (e.g., $10M revenue with $2M net), quality ownership, and prefer to buy 50-75% of a business to keep the owner motivated. They also value maintenance-driven models with strong technician retention.

“The No. 1 item most are looking for is stability. How many years has an HVAC contractor been around and how stable have they been? They are, of course, looking for growth, but what they don’t want to see is a business that has major swings from year to year.”

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