Gryphon Investors
San Francisco, CA · Founded 1997 · ~$1-10B AUM
Why it invests in the trades
Middle-market firm that has managed over $5.0 billion of equity investments since 1997. Took majority control of Florida-based Southern HVAC from MSouth Equity Partners in October 2021 and simultaneously created a holding company, North American Essential Home Services (NAEHS), to sit above Southern and its Canadian platform Right Time — a structure that lets the two share scale while keeping separate brands and management teams.
Platforms in Tampa Bay (1)
Southern Home Services (formerly Southern HVAC Corporation)
Deals
- Recapitalization Southern Home Services (formerly Southern HVAC Corporation) (backed by Gryphon Investors) · 650 employees
Frequently asked
What does Gryphon Investors own in Tampa Bay?
No confirmed Tampa Bay brands yet.
Is Gryphon Investors a private-equity firm?
Yes.
How long will Gryphon Investors hold these companies?
Private-equity funds typically target a 3–7 year hold before a sale, recapitalization or continuation fund. See "Notable exits" for how this investor has behaved before, and Debt, exits and the 5-year clock.
Sources Verified — primary document
- PR Newswire / Gryphon Investors (2021-10-04) — press release. San Francisco HQ, founded 1997, $5B+ since inception, NAEHS holdco, MSouth as seller
- PE Hub — trade press. Ongoing add-on activity under Gryphon
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