Concentric Equity Partners
Chicago, IL
Why it invests in the trades
The private equity arm of Financial Investments Corporation; formed Leap Partners in March 2022 around the recapitalization of Conditioned Air Solutions. Leap has since acquired 32 companies in eight states including Air Hawk of Odessa in Pasco County.
Platforms in Tampa Bay (2)
Environmental Pest Service, LLC
Leap Partners
Local brands ultimately backed by Concentric Equity Partners (3)
Unique Pest Control
Air Hawk Heating & Cooling
Cool Wizard Air Conditioning Services
Deals
- Acquisition Cool Wizard Air Conditioning Services → Leap Partners (backed by Concentric Equity Partners)
- Acquisition Environmental Pest Service, LLC → Rentokil North America (Rentokil Initial plc) (backed by Concentric Equity Partners) · 640 employees
- Acquisition Unique Pest Control → Environmental Pest Service, LLC (backed by Concentric Equity Partners)
Notable exits — what happened next
How this investor has behaved when the clock ran out elsewhere.
- Environmental Pest Service (2021) → Rentokil North America. $82 million revenue, 640 employees, roughly 30 branches; No. 15 on the PCT Top 100. [source]
Frequently asked
What does Concentric Equity Partners own in Tampa Bay?
Unique Pest Control, Air Hawk Heating & Cooling, Cool Wizard Air Conditioning Services, through Environmental Pest Service, LLC and Leap Partners.
Is Concentric Equity Partners a private-equity firm?
Yes.
How long will Concentric Equity Partners 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 Reported — credible press
- PR Newswire / Concentric Equity Partners (2022-03-24) — press release. Leap Partners formation
- Financial Investments Corporation — press release. Portfolio page confirming ownership
- PrivSource (2026-09-09) — other. Leap Partners/Concentric Equity listed together as buyer in October 2023 deals
- Private Equity Wire — news. Exit coverage
- Pest Control Technology (2021-01-08) — trade press. Operating partner Rob Swartz quote; 2010 partnership with Ken Hooten
Researcher notes: HQ, founding and AUM are gaps; the formation release was not fetched. | Leap Partners' own press releases reviewed do not name a sponsor; treat this link as unconfirmed. | HQ recorded as Chicago per the firm's general association with Financial Investments Corporation; not independently confirmed in the cited sources.
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