WGP is an independent sponsor focused on acquiring and scaling essential service businesses in the lower middle market. Our approach is disciplined, founder-friendly and built on long-term value creation.
WGP is an independent sponsor focused on acquiring and scaling essential service businesses in the lower middle market. Our approach is disciplined, founder-friendly and built on long-term value creation.
We target resilient lower middle market businesses with strong fundamentals and clear opportunities for growth. Guided by a thematic investing approach, we focus on essential service sectors and partner with management teams to unlock value through operational expertise and disciplined execution.
Revenue: $5-50mm
EBITDA: $1-10mm
Succession, management transitions, recapitalizations & carve-outs
Majority/control
investments
U.S.-based, with preference for high-growth population markets
Buy-and-build strategies, operational improvements, durable growth platforms
Flexible structures designed around owner goals and succession needs
Hands-on support, aligned incentives and collaborative decision-making
Disciplined consolidation in fragmented service markets
Flexible structures designed around owner goals and succession needs
Decisive execution
without bureaucracy
We invest across essential residential and commercial services that touch people’s daily lives. Our strategy emphasizes disciplined buy-and-build platforms, cross-sell opportunities and operational integration that expand market presence and strengthen companies.
This dual focus allows WGP to consolidate within individual service verticals while driving cross-sell opportunities across complementary markets.
This dual focus allows WGP to consolidate within individual service verticals while driving cross-sell opportunities across complementary markets.
WGP brings hands-on expertise to help companies grow and scale. We partner with management on critical areas such as pricing, sales, operations and add-on integration — driving sustainable revenue growth and long-term value creation.
Companies Scaled*
Of Revenue Created*
Of Advised Transaction Value*
Of Combined Experience*
*Represents the experience of the team, not all of which occurred at
WGP invests in service sectors such as landscaping, pool and commercial cleaning, pest control, HVAC, plumbing and electrical services. These businesses provide everyday services that keep homes and communities running.