Private Investing
in Residential Home Services

Akoya Capital is a Chicago-based sector-focused private investment firm, specializing in the lower end of the middle market.

We work closely with family offices, high-net-worth individuals and institutional capital providers to invest in profitable, well-positioned businesses.

We partner with founders and CEOs of privately held businesses who are pursuing liquidity while prioritizing preservation of the company’s legacy. Investments are led by one of Akoya’s Sector Leaders whose operating expertise aligns with the business

Our Difference is Our Sector Leaders

Our Sector Leaders are accomplished senior operating executives with decades of industry expertise. Sector Leaders play an active role in opportunity identification and evaluation, and post-close, serve as the Executive Chair of the Board, providing hands-on strategic and operational guidance

With decades of experience in the industry, our Sector Leaders can provide the necessary expertise and guidance to bring companies to their next stage of growth positioning businesses for success in competitive markets.

Why Akoya is Interested in Investing
in Residential Home Services

As houses grow older, there is an increase in need for repairs and other home services
With the cost of purchasing a home rapidly increasing, combined with rising interest rates, remodeling and home improvements become more attractive than moving and buying a new home
Akoya's extensive industry experience and operating expertise within Residential Home Services

Segments of Focus

Water Filtration & Treatment

Energy Efficiency Home Services

Home Improvement

General Residential Home Services

Investment Criteria

Revenues from $25 M to $200 M

Minimum EBITDA of $4 M

Potential value creation through revenue growth and operational improvements

Fundamentally healthy – no distressed or turnaround situations

North American headquarters

Steve DeZara

Managing Director, Home Services Sector Leader

Steve DeZara is a veteran operator with 30+ years in home services, including as CEO of Luna Flooring, where he scaled the business from $1M to $80M and led its sale to Empire Today. He now leads Think Unlimited, an AI-driven sales and marketing platform that has generated over $10B in revenue for top home service providers.