Legacy Service Partners
Tampa, FL · CEO Rob Millock
How it operates
Tampa-headquartered residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical acquirer that received an investment from Gridiron Capital's Fund V in January 2023. Positions itself to founders as a growth partner rather than an exit — sellers realize value but stay involved — and has expanded across Florida and the Mid-Atlantic, including a three-company round in Pennsylvania and Florida. One of two significant PE-backed platforms actually headquartered in Tampa (with Apex Service Partners).
Tampa Bay brands (0)
No Tampa Bay brand confirmed yet — tell us if you know one.
Capital events
Recapitalizations, sponsor changes, debt raises, bankruptcies and exits at the platform level. These set the clock that local brands live on.
- recap — Gridiron Capital invests in Legacy Service Partners out of Gridiron Fund V. Month-level date; exact announcement day not confirmed. [source]
People
- Rob Millock — platform ceo. Leader of Tampa-headquartered Legacy Service Partners, backed by Gridiron Capital since January 2023. Says Legacy's goal is to be 'the destination for entrepreneurs and leaders in our industry seeking a growth partner.'
Frequently asked
Who owns Legacy Service Partners?
Legacy Service Partners is owned by its investors — Gridiron Capital — together with management.
Which Tampa Bay companies does Legacy Service Partners own?
None confirmed in our database yet.
Does Legacy Service Partners keep the local brand names?
Tampa-headquartered residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical acquirer that received an investment from Gridiron Capital's Fund V in January 2023. Positions itself to founders as a growth partner rather than an exit — sellers realize value but stay involved — and has expanded across Florida and the Mid-Atlantic, including a three-company round in Pennsylvania and Florida. One of two significant PE-backed platforms actually headquartered in Tampa (with Apex Service Partners).
Is Legacy Service Partners private equity?
Yes — it is a private-equity-backed platform (see the capital chain above).
Sources Reported — credible press
- Gridiron Capital — press release. Tampa HQ, Rob Millock, January 2023 Fund V investment, current holding
- FinSMEs (2023-01-01) — news. Corroborates January 2023 Gridiron investment; day-level date not confirmed
- HVAC Insider — trade press. Three-company expansion in PA and FL; specific brands and cities not captured
Researcher notes: Tampa Bay brand roster is a gap — Legacy's brand page was not fetched and its Florida targets were not individually identified.
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