Scale for Sale Holdings

We Don't Just Advise Companies.
We Invest in Them.

Scale for Sale Holdings is the founder-led private investment arm of Scale for Sale. We acquire and partner with small to mid-sized businesses we believe in, and we bring more than capital to the table.

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Built by Operators

Not Your Average Investors.

We are not Wall Street. We are builders who have scaled, bought, and exited real businesses, and now invest in companies we actually understand.

Through Scale for Sale Holdings, we make investments designed around the owner's situation, not ours. Whether you are looking to scale across your state, merge with a competitor, or take some chips off the table, we help you do it on your terms.

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What We Make
Control Investments Majority buyouts with strategic integration plans
Minority Growth Investments For owners staying at the helm who want capital and expertise
Co-Sponsored Acquisitions With capital partners, as independent sponsors
Investment Criteria

What We Look For.

We invest in service-based businesses with
$500K to $2.5M in EBITDA
3 or more years of profitability
Strong repeat customer base
Operational inefficiencies we can fix
Room to grow via expansion, services, or bolt-ons
We love businesses in
Home and Commercial Services
Healthcare and Wellness
Manufacturing
Skilled Trades
B2B Services
Professional Services
Why Partner With Us

We Move Fast and Bring More Than a Check.

Capital without context is just debt. We show up as operators, not passengers. When we invest, we bring our team, our systems, and our track record with us.

Operator-led growth strategy tailored to your specific business
Access to our existing team and tech stack from day one
Optional integration with our other holdings for cross-portfolio value
Growth capital without all the red tape or institutional timelines
A partner who understands what it is like to be in the trenches
You Don't Have to Give Up Control

We Build the Structure Around You.

Some owners want a full exit. Others want to stay and scale. Here is what both can look like.

Stay in Control

Minority Stake

You stay in charge. We bring cash and strategy. You keep the wheel and gain the firepower.

Exit or Transition

Majority Buyout

You step back or stay on in a leadership role. We take the operational weight off your plate.

Platform Growth

Roll-Up or Bolt-On

You become part of a bigger platform. More scale, more leverage, more upside from the combined entity.

Past and Current

Publicly Available Equity Holdings.

JT Vinson Clothiers

Equity — Exited Exited
→ Men's custom clothing company, sold suits, shirts, pants, and jackets
→ Rebranded after sale
→ Sold in 2022

Chef on the Fly

Equity — Exited Exited
→ Founded 2021 as a chef and cook specialized staffing and recruiting firm
→ Grew to national player staffing universities, colleges, resorts, hotels, sporting events, and mining camps
→ Sold in 2023 to Rapid Response Staffing Solutions

Scale for Sale

Active — Equity Active
→ Founded in 2023 as a business advisory and investment firm
→ Specializes in creating scalable and sellable assets
→ Focused on small business owners who want to build better businesses

Z Co-Space and Clubhouse

Active — Equity Active
→ Invested in 2024
→ Entrepreneur-focused co-working space and kava bar and coffee shop
→ Holds events and community programming
→ Made an expansion acquisition in 2025

Duct Dynasty

Active — Equity Active
→ Acquired in 2025
→ Commercial and residential air duct cleaning company with 25 or more years serving the Florida market
→ Focused on capturing market share in Central Florida and expanding into new service lines
→ Grew from $330K to $695K in net profit in first year under new ownership

Wildscape Designs

Active — Growth Partnership Growth Partner
→ Native plant focused custom landscaping design and installation company based in Central Florida
→ Strategic growth partnership, not an equity holding
→ Grew from $300K per year to a $2M plus annual revenue run rate
→ Built out entire sales department, rebuilt business model, integrated AI systems and better sales practices
Want to Partner With Us?

Whether you're looking to scale, sell,
or bring in a strategic partner.

Let's see if we're a fit. No pressure, no pitch. Just a real conversation about what your business needs and where it's headed.

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Operators only. No fluff.