Private-equity platformreported

Legacy Service Partners

Tampa, FL · CEO Rob Millock

In one paragraph. Legacy Service Partners is a private-equity platform headquartered in Tampa, FL. Its capital has come from Gridiron Capital. In Tampa Bay it owns no confirmed brands yet.
PlatformLegacy Service Partners
Capital behind it
Gridiron Capital
New Canaan, CT

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

  1. Gridiron Capital — press release. Tampa HQ, Rob Millock, January 2023 Fund V investment, current holding
  2. FinSMEs (2023-01-01) — news. Corroborates January 2023 Gridiron investment; day-level date not confirmed
  3. 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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