Business Services Practice Overview

TM Capital has established a leading practice in the Facility Services arena, advising market participants in evaluating investment opportunities, building platform value and realizing extraordinary outcomes. From our front row seat, we have witnessed – and participated in – the development of Facility Services into a cornerstone category for investors and an enormous value-creation opportunity for strong operators. As we move into the back half of 2024 with all eyes on Facility Services, our approach to this report is influenced by an M&A market that is savvier and better capitalized than ever before. For business owners seeking liquidity from a universe of discerning buyers and capital sources, we provide our informed perspective on the strategic and operational initiatives that can be taken pre-emptively to “move the needle” on valuation and achieve a premium outcome. For investors fine-tuning their strategies, this report dives into deeper insights and nuanced perspectives on emerging trends that underpin successful investments in any given sub-category – competitive differentiators, technology-enablement, labor management and platform development. Download our 2024 Facility Services Report to read our views on how business owners and investors – with strategic foresight and advance planning – are unlocking value across the Facility Services industry.

The Facility Services industry has reached a point of unprecedented momentum. Demand for outsourced services continues to grow across all sectors. Private equity investment and consolidation are reshaping competitive landscapes. Tech-enablement and business process optimization are redefining the “standard of care” needed to win market share. Against this backdrop, dealmaking and innovation across the industry is growing at an exorbitant rate and shows no signs of slowing down. TM Capital has established a leading practice in the Facility Services arena, advising market participants in evaluating investment opportunities, building platform value and realizing extraordinary outcomes. Our approach to this report is influenced by the monumental market evolution we have witnessed – and participated in – over the past 24 months. From our front row seat, we explore the key themes shaping this unique market. What is driving this consistent level of deal volume? How is an expanding and more experienced buyer universe creating opportunities for business owners exploring their options? Why are investors increasingly embracing the residential services market? How are the most innovative companies using technology to create market differentiation (rather than marketing spin)? And what levers can business owners pull to position their platforms for a premium valuation? Download our 2023 Facility Services Report to read our views on how business owners and investors are unlocking value as the Facility Services industry – savvier and better capitalized than ever before – progresses into its next evolutionary phase.

TM Capital’s inaugural Facilities Services report evaluates the competitive landscape, demand drivers and consolidation activity on-going in this mission critical $1.2 trillion global services category