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How Private Equity Is Buying Up Arborist and Tree Service Companies
Episode 106 of The Buyout Show explores the surprising wave of private equity consolidation in the tree care industry. Lucas and Luna break down the economics behind a single mid-size tree service acquisition in the Pacific Northwest, where a family-owned company with $8 million in revenue sold to a roll-up platform backed by a $200 million fund. They discuss why tree services offer predictable recurring revenue, high margins on storm-chaser work, and a fragmented market of 20,000 independent operators. The hosts also examine the risks: labor shortages, equipment costs, and whether…
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