Data-forward analysis for independent sponsors, family offices, and search fund operators.
Contractor license renewals are one of the most reliable leading indicators of an owner's intent to exit. We analyzed 7,700+ Florida HVAC licenses and found a 73% correlation between license non-renewal and business sale within 12 months.
Read articlePrivate equity firms close more than half their deals off-market. They don't get lucky — they run systematic sourcing operations that most independent sponsors can't afford. Here's how public records change that equation.
Read articleA data-first look at Q1 2026 HVAC acquisition signals across Florida's 35 top counties. Where are the highest-density opportunities? Which metro areas show the most distress clustering? The numbers tell a clear story.
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