Pool Troopers
Pool Service · Tampa, Hillsborough County · Founded 1952
About the company
Pool Troopers is a Tampa-headquartered residential and commercial pool service company tracing its roots to 1952. At the time of its 2020 recapitalization it had more than 165 employees and over 15,000 residential customers across Florida, Texas and Arizona, and ranked first on the 2019 Pool & Spa News/Jandy service list. Backed by Shoreline Equity Partners it became the most active pool service acquirer in Tampa Bay, adding more than 20 tuck-ins before selling to SPS PoolCare in 2026.
Ownership history
What changed after the sale
SPS PoolCare said Pool Troopers keeps its name and field teams after the January 2026 acquisition, with Shoreline Equity Partners remaining a minority investor.
Only sourced observations are listed. Customers and employees can add what they saw.
Who really profits
Money paid to Pool Troopers now flows to SPS PoolCare (Smart Pool Services) (Austin, TX), and from there to its investors — Storr Group — whose funds are ultimately owed returns by their limited partners. SPS PoolCare, founded in 2021 as Smart Pool Services and backed by Storr Group, describes itself as the largest pool service company in the United States. It buys residential pool route and repair businesses across the Sun Belt at high volume - 191 acquisitions by January 2026 - operating them under a small set of regional banners such as Ocean Blue in southwest Florida, and it kept the Pool Troopers name after its largest deal.
Read more: why prices rise after a sale · debt, exits and the 5-year clock.
Same owner, different name
Other Tampa Bay brands controlled by SPS PoolCare (Smart Pool Services). Getting a "second opinion" from one of these is not a second opinion.
Ocean Blue Pool Supply & Services
Better Pools
BriteWater Pool Service
Frequently asked
Who owns Pool Troopers?
Pool Troopers is owned by SPS PoolCare (Smart Pool Services), a private-equity platform headquartered in Austin, TX, whose capital has come from Storr Group. The sale was announced January 23, 2026; the company still operates under its original name.
Is Pool Troopers private equity owned?
Yes. Pool Troopers is part of SPS PoolCare (Smart Pool Services), which is backed by Storr Group. See the buyer profile for the capital structure.
Is Pool Troopers locally owned?
Not in the sense most homeowners mean. Control sits with SPS PoolCare (Smart Pool Services) in Austin, TX, although the local brand name is still used.
When was Pool Troopers sold?
January 23, 2026 (announcement date). There have been 2 ownership events; see the timeline above.
Did Pool Troopers change its name after the sale?
No. Keeping the acquired brand name is standard practice for platforms; it preserves customer trust and reviews while ownership changes behind it.
Sources Verified — primary document
- BusinessWire (2020-10-13) — press release. Recapitalization announcement, HQ, size, leadership
- Pool Troopers — platform site. Roster of acquired partner companies with cities and join dates
- PR Newswire (2026-01-23) — press release. SPS PoolCare acquisition of Pool Troopers; brand retention
- Shoreline Equity Partners (2020-10-13) — press release. Sponsor version of the announcement
- PE Professional (2026-01-26) — news. Trade/PE coverage of the transaction
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