Imperial Capital
Why it invests in the trades
Founded Certus Pest in 2019 as a deliberately integrated pest-control platform headquartered in Tampa, rather than a multi-brand holding company. By May 2024 Certus ran 21 branches in eight states and Imperial reinvested alongside Liberty Mutual Investments to fund further acquisitions.
Platforms in Tampa Bay (2)
Certus Pest
Skyline Roofing Partners
Local brands ultimately backed by Imperial Capital (2)
Classic Roofing & Construction
John Hogan Roofing
Deals
Frequently asked
What does Imperial Capital own in Tampa Bay?
Classic Roofing & Construction, John Hogan Roofing, through Certus Pest and Skyline Roofing Partners.
Is Imperial Capital a private-equity firm?
Yes.
How long will Imperial Capital 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
- Imperial Capital (2024-05-21) — press release. Founded Certus in 2019; 2024 reinvestment with LMI
- Imperial Capital — press release. Certus portfolio page
- Roofing Contractor (2025-03-10) — trade press. Identifies Imperial Capital as Skyline's backer.
Researcher notes: This is the Canadian PE firm Imperial Capital Group, not the US broker-dealer of a similar name — confirm before publishing. HQ and AUM are gaps. | Only the sponsor name is sourced; HQ, AUM and founding year unknown.
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