Platform formation May 2025
Yusef builds operator-backed acquisition team incl. ex-Costco CEO as 2% owner
The buyer assembled a backing team of operators to acquire and scale home-service companies, including a former Costco CEO holding 2% and mentor Jim Probst (owner of Phoenix's George Brazil). Framed as a buy-and-build acquisition platform.
“the CEO of Costco owns 2 % of this company. And he's been, he's definitely the biggest hitter I was able to get in contact with.”
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Elias Yusef · Platform George Brazil · Mentioned Jim Probst · Mentioned
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