Odyssey Investment Partners
New York, NY · ~$1-10B AUM
Why it invests in the trades
Built Champions Group into a multi-brand HVAC, electrical and plumbing platform with a large recurring membership base, then agreed in February 2026 to sell it to Blackstone while retaining a significant minority stake — a partial exit that keeps the seller economically exposed to the next leg of growth.
Platforms in Tampa Bay (1)
Champions Group Holdings
Deals
Notable exits — what happened next
How this investor has behaved when the clock ran out elsewhere.
- Champions Group Holdings (2026) → Blackstone. Sold to Blackstone with Odyssey retaining a significant minority stake; expected to close in the first half of 2026. CEO Frank DiMarco stayed with the business. Bloomberg reported a value near $2.5 billion. [source]
Frequently asked
What does Odyssey Investment Partners own in Tampa Bay?
No confirmed Tampa Bay brands yet.
Is Odyssey Investment Partners a private-equity firm?
Yes.
How long will Odyssey Investment 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
- Blackstone (2026-02-17) — press release. Odyssey as seller retaining minority stake
- Robert W. Baird — other. Advisor tombstone for the Champions/Blackstone transaction
Researcher notes: HQ and AUM band not confirmed by fetched sources.
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