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Gator Air Conditioning

PE-OwnedHVACIndoor Air Quality
Founded
2003
Acquired
2025
Counties
Hillsborough, Pasco, Sarasota, Manatee
PE Backer
Astara Capital Partners

Overview

Gator Air Conditioning is a residential HVAC company with over 20 years of experience serving Tampa Bay families.

Ownership History

Founded in 2003 as a locally-owned HVAC company. Acquired by Del-Air Heating & Air Conditioning in February/March 2025.

Deal Details

Del-Air, backed by Astara Capital Partners, acquired Gator Air Conditioning in early 2025 as a bolt-on acquisition to expand in the Tampa and Sarasota markets.

Operational Changes

Integrated into Del-Air's Florida platform. Access to Del-Air's expanded service capabilities including plumbing and electrical.

Market Impact

Further consolidated the Tampa Bay HVAC market under Del-Air's PE-backed platform.

Key Events

2/2025acquisition

Del-Air Acquires Gator Air Conditioning

Del-Air, backed by Astara Capital, acquires Gator Air Conditioning in the Tampa/Sarasota area, continuing its bolt-on acquisition strategy.

Parent Platform

Del-Air (Platform)

Backed by Astara Capital Partners

Primary Source
Del-Air Blog