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WhitneyWilder
St. Petersburg, FL
In one paragraph. WhitneyWilder is a family office based in St. Petersburg, FL. In Tampa Bay its capital sits behind Southeastern Home Services, which together control 3 local brands.
Why it invests in the trades
St. Petersburg family office that launched and backed Southeastern Home Services in 2022, funding three Tampa Bay-area HVAC and plumbing acquisitions within four months. Notable as a locally based capital source in a market dominated by out-of-state platforms.
Platforms in Tampa Bay (1)
Southeastern Home Services
St. Petersburg, FL · formed 2022 · 3 local brands
Local brands ultimately backed by WhitneyWilder (3)
Mario's Air Conditioning & Heating
Owned by Southeastern Home Services · backed by WhitneyWilder
Pro-Team Plumbing
Owned by Southeastern Home Services · backed by WhitneyWilder
Stay Cool Air Conditioning and Heating
Owned by Southeastern Home Services · backed by WhitneyWilder
Deals
- Acquisition Stay Cool Air Conditioning and Heating → Southeastern Home Services (backed by WhitneyWilder)
- Acquisition Mario's Air Conditioning & Heating → Southeastern Home Services (backed by WhitneyWilder)
Frequently asked
What does WhitneyWilder own in Tampa Bay?
Mario's Air Conditioning & Heating, Pro-Team Plumbing, Stay Cool Air Conditioning and Heating, through Southeastern Home Services.
Is WhitneyWilder a private-equity firm?
WhitneyWilder is classified as a family office.
How long will WhitneyWilder 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
- PR Newswire (2022-08-15) — press release. Described as a family office based in St. Petersburg, FL
- ACHR News (2022-05-18) — trade press. WhitneyWilder backing of the Mario's deal
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