Private Equity Firms in Florida

Florida has a growing private equity community, centered on Miami, Tampa, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. Some firms were founded in the state; others have moved there or opened offices as more investors and executives have relocated to the Southeast. The firms on this page invest in services, healthcare, industrial and technology businesses, often with a focus on founder-owned companies.

Florida's population growth has made it a strong market for home services, construction services, healthcare and property-related businesses, and several Florida firms have built platforms in exactly those areas. Others invest nationwide with no particular regional focus.

For owners in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and the rest of the Southeast, a nearby buyer can bring knowledge of local labor markets, licensing, insurance costs and storm risk, all of which matter a great deal in this region. Meetings and site visits are easier, and a buyer that already owns companies nearby may be able to add yours to a larger regional group.

As with any state, location is only part of the picture. Many active buyers of Florida businesses are based in New York, Chicago or Texas, and most Florida firms buy across the country. The deciding question is whether a firm buys businesses of your size and type and treats owners the way you want to be treated.

Before talking to any buyer, it helps to know which ones have closed deals like yours in the last two years and who on their team would be your day-to-day contact. Each profile below lists recent deals with dates and sources.

Insurance and weather are recurring topics in Florida deals. Buyers will ask about property and liability coverage, how the business handled past hurricanes and whether storm work has inflated recent results, so it helps to have those answers ready.

Greymont is paid by buyers, never by owners. Greymont can help Southeastern owners weigh these Florida firms against out-of-state buyers that are active in the region, and find the right fit.